UM18-21812A212
UM18
ULTRASONIC SENSORS
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UM18-21812A212 | UM18
ULTRASONIC SENSORS
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Ordering information
Type
UM18-21812A212
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Part no.
6048403
Detailed technical data
Performance
Working range, limiting range
Resolution
Repeatability
Accuracy
Temperature compensation
Response time
Switching frequency
Output time
Ultrasonic frequency (typical)
Detection area (typical)
Additional function
120 mm ... 1,000 mm, 1,300 mm
≥ 0.069 mm
± 0.15 %
1)
± 1 %
1)
2)
✔
80 ms
10 Hz
20 ms
200 kHz
See diagrams
Set switching mode: Distance to object (DtO) / Window (Wnd) / Object between sensor and
background (ObSB), teach-in of switching output, invertible switching output, temperature com-
pensation, IO-Link, multifunctional input: external teach / synchronization / multiplexing, syn-
chronization of up to 10 sensors, multiplexing: no cross talk of up to 10 sensors, reset to facto-
ry default
3)
1)
2)
3)
Referring to current measurement value.
Temperature compensation can be switched off, without temperature compensation: 0.17 % / K.
Functions may vary depending on sensor type.
Interfaces
Switching output
Multifunctional input (MF)
Hysteresis
Data interface
1)
2)
1 x push-pull PNP/NPN (100 mA)
1)
2)
1 x MF
20 mm
IO-Link
Output Q short-circuit protected.
Push-Pull: PNP/NPN HIGH = U
V
- (< 4 V) / LOW < 2 V.
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Mechanics/electronics
Supply voltage V
s
Power consumption
Initialization time
Design
Housing material
Connection type
Indication
Weight
Sending axis
1)
2)
3)
ULTRASONIC SENSORS
DC 10 V ... 30 V
1)
2)
≤ 1.2 W
3)
< 300 ms
Cylindrical
Nickel-plated brass
Ultrasonic transducer: polyurethane foam, glass epoxy resin
Male connector, M12, 5-pin
2 x LED
30 g
Angled
Limit values, reverse-polarity protected, operation in short-circuit protected network: max. 8 A.
15 V ... 30 V when using the analog voltage output.
Without load.
Ambient data
Enclosure rating
Protection class
Ambient temperature
IP 67
III
Operation: –25 °C ... +70 °C
Storage: –40 °C ... +85 °C
Dimensional drawing
(Dimensions in mm (inch))
UM18-2xxxxxx2
4
(0.13)
2
1
(0.16)
3
4
16
(0.63)
41.5
(1.63)
56.5
(2.22)
68.5
(2.70)
① Connection
② Mounting
nuts, SW 24 mm
③ Status
indicator operating voltage active (green)
④ Status
indicator switching/analog output (orange)
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Connection type
Male connector M12, 5-pin
Connection diagram
UM18-21xxxAxxx Connector M12, 5-pin
brn
blk
blu
wht
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1
4
3
2
5
L+
Q/¯ /C
Q
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MF
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2
① Not
assigned
② Multifunctional
input/synchronization and multiplex operation/communication Connect+
Detection area
UM18-218
Detection area in mm (inch)
1,500
(59.06)
2
1,250
(49.21)
1,000
(39.37)
3
1
5
750
(29.53)
500
(19.69)
4
250
(9.84)
0
500
250
0
250
(9.84)
500
(19.69)
(19.69) (9.84)
Detection area in mm (inch)
① Sensing
range dependent on reflection properties, size and orientation of the object
② Limiting
range
③ Working
range
④ Example
object: aligned plate 500 mm x 500 mm
⑤ Example
object: pipe with 27 mm diameter
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Recommended accessories
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ULTRASONIC SENSORS
Brief description
Type
Part no.
Universal bar clamp systems
Plate H for universal clamp bracket, steel, zinc coated, universal clamp and mounting
hardware included
BEF-KHS-H01
2022465
Mounting brackets and mounting plates
Mounting plate for M18 sensors, steel, zinc coated, without mounting hardware
BEF-WG-M18
5321870
Mounting bracket, M18 thread, steel, zinc coated, without mounting hardware
BEF-WN-M18
5308446
Terminal and alignment brackets
Mounting bracket with ball-and-socket, plastic, mounting hardware included
BEF-WN-M18-ST02
5312973
Clamping block for round sensors M18, with fixed stop, plastic (PA12), glass-fiber rein-
forced, mounting hardware included
BEF-KHF-M18
2051482
Plug connectors and cables
Head A: female connector, M12, 5-pin, straight
Head B: cable
Cable: PVC, unshielded, 2 m
Head A: female connector, M12, 5-pin, angled
Head B: cable
Cable: PVC, unshielded, 2 m
DOL-1205-G02M
6008899
DOL-1205-W02M
6008900
Programming and configuration tools
Tool for visualization, configuration and cloning, 3-digit LED display, supply voltage: DV
9 V ... 30 V
Connect+
adapter (CPA)
6037782
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