Hyde Park Electronics Ultrasonic Sensors and Detection Systems
Technical specifications and equipment selection of ultrasonic proximity sensors, analog distance transducers, and dual-level pump control switches by Hyde Park Electronics LLC. International supply with engineering support.
Superprox SM300 Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors
Cylindrical ultrasonic sensors Superprox SM300 by Hyde Park Electronics provide contactless target detection on conveyors. Available in standard M12 and M18 barrels, they offer configurable windows with PNP or NPN discrete outputs. The rugged housing resists harsh CIP washdowns and vibrations.
- Cylindrical M12 and M18 housing options
- Solid-state PNP or NPN discrete outputs
- Operating detection range from 5 cm to 8 m
- Resistant to harsh CIP chemicals and shocks
Superprox SM500 Dual-Level Ultrasonic Sensors
Dual-level ultrasonic sensors Superprox SM500 by Hyde Park Electronics monitor liquid and bulk levels in processing tanks. Featuring 18 mm and 30 mm barrels, these instruments include dedicated pump-in and pump-out latch logic. Advanced ultrasonic filtering prevents false tripping from foam.
- Dual-level pump-in and pump-out control
- Cylindrical 18 mm and 30 mm barrel formats
- Sensing operating distance from 50 cm to 2 m
- Built-in latch logic for pump automation
Superprox SM600 Long-Range Ultrasonic Motion Sensors
Extended-range ultrasonic sensors Superprox SM600 by Hyde Park Electronics deliver reliable object detection over wide coverage areas. Transducer synchronization enables close multi-sensor mounting without crosstalk. These robust devices monitor pallet positioning across wide conveyor spans.
- Multi-sensor mutual synchronization feature
- Wide ultrasonic sound beam dispersion
- Elimination of acoustic cross-talk errors
- Dependable monitoring of large moving loads
Superprox SM900 Precision Ultrasonic Distance Sensors
Multifunction distance sensors Superprox SM900 by Hyde Park Electronics are housed in heavy-duty M30 barrels made of ULTEM or steel. They provide linear 4–20 mA or 0–10 V analog outputs up to 8 m. Integrated automatic temperature compensation ensures ranging precision despite thermal swings.
- Heavy-duty ULTEM or stainless steel barrels
- Proportional 4–20 mA and 0–10 V outputs
- Extended measuring distance up to 8 m
- Built-in sonic velocity thermal compensation
Virtu VM1 / VM18 Dual-Mount Ultrasonic Sensors
Compact sensors Virtu VM1 and VM18 by Hyde Park Electronics feature a hybrid housing combining an M18 snout with a flat base. They deliver high immunity against severe electromagnetic interference. The push-button Teach-in feature allows quick configuration of limits directly on the machine.
- Dual-mount format: threaded M18 nose and flat body
- High immunity to electromagnetic interference
- Push-button Teach-in calibration feature
- Robust environmental sealing to IP67 and NEMA 4X
Ultrasonic Level Switches with Dedicated Pump Latch
Ultrasonic level switches SM952 and SC500 by Hyde Park Electronics automate pumping stations and intermediate feed vessels. Contactless acoustic technology continuously monitors surfaces without intrusion. Mounted via threaded AC251 fittings, they protect systems against dry-run and overflow.
- Non-contact ultrasonic liquid level detection
- Threaded tank adapters and AC251 fittings
- Autonomous pump control without external PLC
- Overfill and pump dry-run automatic interlock
Ultrasonic Sensors for Clear Packaging and Web Break
Specialized ultrasonic sensors from Hyde Park Electronics are tailored for high-speed bottling, packaging, and labeling machinery. Acoustic sensing detects transparent PET containers and glass bottles without glare issues. They also maintain tension loop monitoring and prevent web tears.
- Flawless counting of clear PET and glass bottles
- Continuous web tension loop and break detection
- High ultrasonic pulse rate for high-speed lines
- Immunity to ambient optical glare and lighting
Superprox+ and Ultrasonic XX Configuration Software
Dedicated software Superprox+ and Ultrasonic XX from Hyde Park Electronics and Telemecanique Sensors enable precise instrument setup. Engineers configure deadbands, sensing windows, hysteresis, and acoustic filtering. Hardware cables allow rapid profile replication across identical sensors.
- Official Superprox+ and XX configuration tools
- Custom deadband and sensing window adjustment
- Digital acoustic filtering of parasitic echoes
- Hardware interface cables for parameter cloning
Design Features of Superprox SM900 Ultrasonic Sensors in M30 Barrels
Industrial ultrasonic sensors of the Superprox SM900 series by Hyde Park Electronics are built to perform reliably in demanding industrial environments.
The sensor barrels are constructed from chemically inert ULTEM polyetherimide polymer or AISI 303/316 austenitic stainless steel, providing robust environmental protection against frequent high-pressure chemical washdowns.
The piezoelectric acoustic transducer is securely encapsulated with industrial silicone potting that withstands airborne aerosols and mechanical shocks.
An internal microprocessor digitizes reflected echoes at high sampling frequencies, while an integrated thermistor continuously compensates for temperature-dependent sound velocity variations, delivering millimeter ranging accuracy up to 8 m.
Autonomous Pump Latch Control Architecture in SM500 and SM952 Series
Dual-level ultrasonic switches of the Superprox SM500 and SM952 series by Hyde Park Electronics incorporate integrated pump-in and pump-out latch logic for direct pump automation.
The instrument continuously tracks surface elevation inside processing tanks and establishes independent start and stop switching thresholds without external hardware.
Upon reaching the lower setpoint, the internal solid-state relay energizes the motor contactor and maintains the latch until liquid rises to the high-level limit.
This standalone control scheme eliminates auxiliary PLC programming and shields motor windings from rapid cycling caused by turbulent liquid sloshing.
Acoustic Sensing Benefits for Clear Container Detection on Bottling Lines
Non-contact acoustic sensors from Hyde Park Electronics solve difficult detection challenges involving clear polymer PET bottles, colored glass vials, and metal beverage cans.
Conventional optical photoelectric sensors often suffer from false triggers or missed counts caused by optical refraction, reflections, and surface moisture.
The ultrasonic compression pulse reflects cleanly from physical material boundaries regardless of transparency, pigment, or surface finish.
Rapid pulse repetition rates enable the sensor to resolve tight spacing between consecutive containers at bottling line speeds exceeding 1000 containers per minute.
Dual-Mount Format and Push-Button Teach-in on Virtu VM1 / VM18 Sensors
Compact sensors of the Virtu VM1 and VM18 series by Hyde Park Electronics feature a hybrid housing that combines an external M18 threaded snout with a rectangular flat-mount base.
This mechanical configuration allows versatile installation inside congested machinery spaces where long cylindrical barrels cannot be accommodated.
An integrated push-button Teach-in function provides immediate calibration of near and far detection limits directly on the active machine frame.
Operators position a reference target at the desired distance and capture switching thresholds with a single button press, eliminating machine disassembly and laptop connections.
Transducer Synchronization Architecture in Superprox SM600 Arrays
Monitoring broad conveyor belts or sorting stations frequently requires deploying multiple ultrasonic sensors side-by-side in close proximity. Under standard operation, closely spaced acoustic transducers suffer from crosstalk errors when detecting echoes emitted by adjacent units.
Superprox SM600 and SC600 sensors solve this issue through dedicated hardware synchronization lines.
Interconnected sensors alternate or synchronize acoustic pulse transmission in strict microsecond timing, enabling uniform scan coverage across wide conveyor belts without blind zones or false interferences.
Parameter Profiling via Official Superprox+ Engineering Software
Dedicated software packages Superprox+ and Ultrasonic XX Software from Hyde Park Electronics and Telemecanique Sensors deliver in-depth access to internal operating registers. Technicians connect sensors via specialized serial interface cables directly to USB ports on maintenance laptops.
Application engineers can tailor digital measurement smoothing, output on/off delay timers, and adaptive acoustic filtering that cancels parasitic reflections from agitator blades and internal tank baffles.
Configured parameter sets are stored in engineering archives and quickly cloned onto replacement line sensors.
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