IFM Electronic UGQ Operating Instructions Manual

Operating instructions

Ultrasonic diffuse reflective sensors

UG-

UGA

UGQ

80237716 / 00 04 / 2016

UK

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1 Preliminary note

1.1 Symbols used

► Instructions
> Reaction, result
→ Cross-reference

Important note
Non-compliance may result in malfunction or interference.

Information Supplementary note.

2 Safety instructions

• Installation, electrical connection, set-up, operation and maintenance of the unit
must be carried out by qualified personnel authorised by the machine operator.

3 Functions and features

Ultrasonic sensors detect objects of various materials without any contact.
Depending on the selected sensor, detected objects are signalled via switching
outputs or their distance is indicated by means of a proportional analogue signal.

4 Installation

UG-xxx / UGAxxx UGQxxx

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1: Status LED P1 (yellow)
2: Status LED P2 (yellow)

3: Echo LED (green)
4: Set button

► Position object.
► Align the ultrasonic sensor so that it directly faces the object or the background

and secure it to a bracket.

> Object / background is detected when the echo LED (green) lights.