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U-GAGE T30 Series Proximity Mode Models

U-GAGE™T30 Series with Analog and Discrete Outputs

Ultrasonic Sensors with TEACH-Mode Programming

Printed in USA 01/03 P/N 57438 Rev. C

U-GAGE T30 Series Features

• Fast, easy-to-use TEACH-mode programming; no potentiometer adjustments

• Program both outputs together or independently, with either an upward or a
downward analog output slope

• Remote TEACH input for security and convenience

• Choose models with 150 mm to 1 m range (7.9" to 39.4") or 300 mm to 2 m
range (11.8" to 78.7")

•Wide operating temperature range of -20° to +70°C (-13° to +158°F)

•Choose models with NPN or PNP discrete output, plus 0 to 10V dc or 4 to 20 mA
sourcing analog output

• LED indicators for Power ON/OFF; Signal Strength; and Analog/Discrete Outputs
Conducting

• Choose 2 m (6.5') or 9 m (30') integral unterminated cable or 5-pin Euro-style QD
connector

• Compact, self-contained sensor package

•Rugged design for use in demanding sensing environments; rated IEC IP67,
NEMA 6P

*NOTES:

• 9 m (30') cables are available by adding suffix “W/30” to the model number of any cabled sensor (e.g., T30UINA/30).

• A model with a QD connector requires an optional mating cable, see page 9.

Ultrasonic, 228 or 128 kHz

Models

Range and

Frequency Cable*

Supply

Voltage Discrete Output Analog Output Response Time

T30UINA
T30UINAQ

150 mm to 1 m

(5.9" to 39")

228 kHz

2 m (6.5')

5-pin Euro QD

12 to 24V dc

NPN (sinking)

4 to 20 mA

Sourcing

48 milliseconds

T30UIPA
T30UIPAQ

2 m (6.5')

5-pin Euro QD

PNP (sourcing)

T30UUNA
T30UUNAQ

2 m (6.5')

5-pin Euro QD

NPN (sinking)

0 to 10V dc

Sourcing

T30UUPA
T30UUPAQ

2 m (6.5')

5-pin Euro QD

PNP (sourcing)

T30UINB
T30UINBQ

300 mm to 2 m

(11.8" to 79")

128 kHz

2 m (6.5')

5-pin Euro QD

NPN (sinking)

4 to 20 mA

Sourcing

96 milliseconds

T30UIPB
T30UIPBQ

2 m (6.5')

5-pin Euro QD

PNP (sourcing)

T30UUNB
T30UUNBQ

2 m (6.5')

5-pin Euro QD

NPN (sinking)

0 to 10V dc

Sourcing

T30UUPB
T30UUPBQ

2 m (6.5')

5-pin Euro QD

PNP (sourcing)

15 to 24V dc

12 to 24V dc

15 to 24V dc

U-GAGE™T30 Series with Analog and Discrete Outputs

2 P/N 57438 Rev. C

Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.

www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: [phone]

U-GAGE T30 Series Overview

The U-GAGE is an easy-to-use ultrasonic sensor, ideal for demanding environments.
Simple push-button programming provides flexibility for a variety of applications.
Excellent for measurement applications such as sensing of liquid levels in a tank or, for
example, determining box heights for sorting purposes.

Each sensor includes both an analog and a discrete output, which may be programmed
independently with different window limits or together with identical limits. Each output
has the option of being set with a sensing distance set point centered within a 10-mm
window.

U-GAGE T30 Series Programming

Window Limits

Window limits may be taught to the sensor in several ways. The following methods
describe the programming procedures using the push buttons on the back of the
sensor; remote programming (remote TEACH) procedures are described on page 4.

NOTE: When the sensor changes state between PROGRAM and RUN modes, all of the

LED indicators turn OFF momentarily, before the appropriate LEDs come ON as
described below. The sensing window limits expand temporarily to full scale
(max range) during PROGRAM mode.

Teaching Limits for Either Analog or Discrete Output

1. Choose the output for the first set of window limits (analog or discrete) and push
and hold the corresponding button until the green Power LED goes OFF and the
appropriate yellow Output LED turns ON (solid). This indicates the sensor is waiting
for the first limit.

2. Position the target for the first limit and briefly “click” the same button. This will
teach the sensor the first limit. The yellow Output LED will flash to acknowledge
receiving the first window limit; it is now waiting for the second limit.

3. Position the target for the second limit and “click” the button again. This will teach
the sensor the second limit. The yellow Output LED turns OFF and the green Power
LED comes ON; the sensor is now in normal RUN mode.

4. Repeat for the other output (analog or discrete) if a second output is desired.

NOTE: Press and hold the same button > 2 seconds (before teaching the second limit)

to exit PROGRAM mode without saving any changes. The sensor will revert to
the last saved program.

Teaching Analog or Discrete Limits Using the Auto-Zero Feature

For some applications, a sensing distance set point centered within a minimum sensing
window may be required. The TEACH procedure for this application is simple: teaching
the same limit twice causes the sensor to program a 10-mm window centered on the
position taught (position ±5 mm).

NOTE: The sensor allows for some forgiveness in this procedure. If the two limits are

not exactly the same (but closer than the minimum 10-mm window required),
the sensor will put the set point at the “average” of the two limits.

U-GAGE™T30 Series with Analog and Discrete Outputs

P/N 57438 Rev. C 3

Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.

www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: [phone]

Teaching Identical Limits for Both Analog and Discrete Outputs Simultaneously

To set both the analog and the discrete outputs at exactly the same limits, both may be
set simultaneously.

1. Push and hold either the Analog or the Discrete programming push button until the
yellow Output LED turns ON. Push and hold the other push button until its yellow
Output LED turns ON. The sensor is waiting for the first limit.

2. Position the target for the first limit and “click” either programming push button.
Both yellow LEDs will flash to acknowledge receiving the first window limit; the
sensor is now waiting for the second limit.

3. Position the target for the second limit and “click” either button again to teach the
sensor the second limit.

4. The green Power LED will come ON to indicate that the sensor will now function in
normal RUN mode; both yellow Output LEDs will remain ON if the outputs are
conducting within the window limits.

Figure 1. U-GAGE T30 Series sensor programming push buttons and indicators

General Notes on Programming:

1. The sensor will return to RUN mode if the first TEACH condition is not registered
within 120 seconds.

2. After the first limit is taught, the sensor will remain in PROGRAM mode until the
TEACH sequence is finished.

3. Press and hold the programming push button > 2 seconds (before teaching the
second limit) to exit PROGRAM mode without saving any changes. The sensor will
revert to the last saved program.

Green Power ON/OFF LED

Yellow Analog Output LED

Analog Output

Programming Push Button

POWER SIGNAL

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Yellow Discrete Output LED

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U-GAGE™T30 Series with Analog and Discrete Outputs

4 P/N 57438 Rev. C

Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.

www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: [phone]

Figure 2. Timing programs for remote TEACH programming

Remote Programming

To program the sensor remotely or to disable the keypad, the Remote Programming
function may be used. Disabling the keypad prevents anyone on the production floor
from adjusting any of the programming settings. Connect the gray wire of the
sensor to +12 to 24V dc, with a remote programming switch connected between
them. NOTE: The impedance of the remote teach input is 55 kΩ.

Programming is accomplished by following the sequence of input pulses. The
duration of each pulse (corresponding to a push button “click”), and the period
between multiple pulses, are defined as: 0.04 seconds < T < 0.8 seconds.

•1 pulse: Programs first discrete limit. Wait > 0.8 sec. Next pulse programs
second discrete limit.

•2 pulses: Programs first analog limit. Wait > 0.8 sec. Next pulse programs
second analog limit.

•3 pulses: Programs first analog and discrete limit. Wait > 0.8 sec. Next pulse
programs second analog and discrete limit.

•4 pulses: Disables (locks out) or enables the keypad for security.

NOTE: Hold the Remote line high > 2 seconds (before teaching the second limit) to exit

PROGRAM mode without saving any changes. The sensor will revert to the last
saved program.

> 0.8 sec

T T

Teach First

Analog Limit

> 0.8 sec

T

Teach First Limits Teach Second Limits

T

Teach Second
Discrete Limit

Teach Second

Analog Limit

> 0.8 sec

TTT

Push Button Lockout

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Discrete

Limits Only

Analog

Limits Only

Analog & Discrete

Together

Push Button

Lockout

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Teach First

Discrete Limit

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TTTT

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0.04 sec < T < 0.8 sec