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# URM12 Ultrasonic Sensor(1500cm  RS485)

**Brand:** DFRobot

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/urm12-ultrasonic-sensor-1500cm-rs485

## Pricing

- **Price:** $314.61
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (DFRobot):** 41 units
- **SKU:** DF-SEN0310

## Description

The URM12 is a long-range ultrasonic distance sensor from DFRobot, designed for distance measurement and obstacle avoidance applications. With a detection range of 70–1500 cm, RS485 communication interface, and standard Modbus-RTU protocol support, it is well suited for industrial-grade level measurement, robot navigation, and outdoor sensing. Key Features Long Detection Range – 70 cm to 1500 cm (15 metres) RS485 Interface – Standard Modbus-RTU communication protocol IP65 Rated – Dust-tight and protected against water jets 1 cm Resolution – With 1% accuracy 3 Hz Measuring Frequency – Up to 3 readings per second 15° Detection Angle – ±2° at −6 dB Specifications Power Supply – 9–24 V DC Rated Power – 4.8 W Detection Range – 70–1500 cm Resolution – 1 cm Accuracy – 1% Direction Angle – 15° ±2° (−6 dB) Measuring Frequency – 3 Hz max Communication – RS485 (Modbus-RTU) IP Rating – IP65 Operating Temperature – −10°C to +70°C Ideal For Liquid level measurement Robot obstacle avoidance Industrial distance sensing Outdoor environmental monitoring Resources Product wiki

**Product Type:** physical

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