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Industrial Sensors

Double material sensor UDC-18GM50-255S-3E3

UDC-18GM50-255S-3E3
  • Ultrasonic system for reliable detection of no, one, or two overlapping sheet materials
  • Short version
  • No teach-in required
  • Function indicators visible from all directions
  • Insensitive to printing, colors, and shining surfaces
  • Very wide material spectrum, finest papers up to thin sheet metals as well as plastic- and metal foils
  • Perpendicular or inclined sensor mounting relative to the sheet plane possible
  • Programmable

Please note: All product-related documents, such as certificates, declarations of conformity, etc., which were issued prior to the conversion under the name Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH or Pepperl+Fuchs AG, also apply to Pepperl+Fuchs SE.

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Datasheet excerpt: Technical data of  UDC-18GM50-255S-3E3

General specifications
Sensing range40 ... 100 mm optimal distance 75 mm
Transducer frequency255 kHz
Indicators/operating means
LED greenIndicator: single material detected
LED yellowIndicator: no material detected (air)
LED redIndicator: double material detected
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage18 ... 30 V DC , ripple 10 %SS
No-load supply current< 65 mA
Time delay before availability< 500 ms
Input
Input typeFunction input
0-level: -UB ... -UB + 1V
1-level: +UB - 1 V ... +UB
Pulse length≥ 100 ms
Impedance≥ 4 kΩ
Output
Output type3 switch outputs PNP, NC
Rated operating current3 x 100 mA , short-circuit/overload protected
Voltage drop≤ 3 V
Switch-on delayapprox. 35 ms
Switch-off delayapprox. 35 ms
Pulse extensionmin. 120 ms programmable
Compliance with standards and directives
Standard conformity
StandardsEN IEC 60947-5-2:2020
IEC 60947-5-2:2019
Approvals and certificates
UL approvalcULus Listed, General Purpose, Class 2 Power Source
CCC approvalCCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature0 ... 60 °C (32 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature-40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Connection typecable PVC , 2 m
Core cross section0.14 mm2
Degree of protectionIP67
Material
Housingnickel plated brass; plastic components: PBT
Transducerepoxy resin/hollow glass sphere mixture; polyurethane foam
Mass150 g
Dimensions
Length50 mm
Diameter18 mm
Factory settings
Program1
General information
Supplementary informationSwitch settings of the external programming adapter:
"output load": pull-down
"output logic": inv

Classifications

SystemClasscode
ECLASS 13.027272801
ECLASS 12.027272801
ECLASS 11.027272801
ECLASS 10.0.127272801
ECLASS 9.027272801
ECLASS 8.027272801
ECLASS 5.127272801
ETIM 9.0EC001847
ETIM 8.0EC001847
ETIM 7.0EC001847
ETIM 6.0EC001847
ETIM 5.0EC001847
UNSPSC 12.141111960

Details: UDC-18GM50-255S-3E3

Informative Literature: UDC-18GM50-255S-3E3

Language Selection:
LiteratureLanguageFile TypeFile Size
Application Report - Material Detection for Multilayered Paper ProductsENGPDF165 KB
Application Report - Material Layer Detection in Battery ProductionENGPDF231 KB
Application Report - Reliable Layer Detection for Sheet MaterialsENGPDF293 KB

Product Documentation: UDC-18GM50-255S-3E3

Language Selection:
Brief InstructionsLanguageFile TypeFile Size
Instruction leaflet / BeipackzettelALLPDF600 KB
Safety and Security Documentation
Instruction manualENGPDF150 KB

Design / Simulation: UDC-18GM50-255S-3E3

Language Selection:
CADLanguageFile TypeFile Size
CAD 3-D / CAD 3-DALLSTP20 KB
CAD 3-D additional / CAD 3-D additionalALLSTP38 KB
CAD Portal / CAD PortalALLLINK---

Approvals: UDC-18GM50-255S-3E3

Language Selection:
CertificatesCertificate No.LanguageFile TypeFile Size
Canada USA UL Ordinary LocationUL-US-L87056-11-41301991-3 / UL-CA-L87056-31-41301991-3ALLPDF1806 KB
Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / EU-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-2947BALLPDF48 KB
UK Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / UK-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-5478ALLPDF41 KB

Software: UDC-18GM50-255S-3E3

Language Selection:
Device Description Files/DriversRelease InfoFile TypeFile Size
DTM UC-Prog1 + UDC devices / DTM UC-Prog1 + UDC Geräte05/2012ZIP7722 KB
Software Tools
PACTware 4.1 SP6 / PACTware 4.1 SP64.1.0.53ZIP43327 KB
PACTware 5.0 / PACTware 5.05.0.5.31ZIP44203 KB

Associated Products: UDC-18GM50-255S-3E3

Accessories
Programming adapter, USB 2.0 interface, Simple insertion in the sensor connection leadfa
Extension cable for UDB... and UDC...fa
Mounting bracket for double sheet monitorfa
Extension cable for UDB... and UDC...fa
Male cordset, M12, 5-pin, PUR cable with WAGO terminalsfa
Ultrasonic -deflector, Clamp mounting, 90° sound deflection for difficult installation circumstances, Universal Orientationfa
Plastic nuts with centering ring for the vibration-free mounting of cylindrical sensors, For insulated mountingfa
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