
Single head system
(Torque)
max. 10 Nm
41
70
LED
17
M12x1
4
6
M12x1
48.4
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Dimensions
Ultrasonic sensor
UB120-12GM-E5-V1
Extremely narrow projection cone
<
Switch output
<
Very small unusable area
<
5 different output functions can be set
<
Short response time
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Technical Data
General specifications
Sensing range 15 ... 120 mm
Adjustment range 20 ... 120 mm
Dead band 0 ... 15 mm
Standard target plate 10 mm x 10 mm
Transducer frequency approx. 850 kHz
Response delay approx. 9 ms
Indicators/operating means
LED yellow indication of the switching state
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flashing: program function object detected
1

+ U
B
Teach input
Switch output
- U
B
Core colours in accordance with EN 60947-5-2.
Standard symbol/Connections:
(version E5, pnp)
3 (BU)
1 (BN)
2 (WH)
4 (BK)
U
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Technical Data
LED red solid red: Error
red, flashing: program function, object not detected
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage U
No-load supply current I
10 ... 30 V DC , ripple 10 %
B
≤ 30 mA
0
SS
Input
Input type 1 program input
operating distance 1: -UB ... +1 V, operating distance 2: +6 V ... +U
input impedance: > 4,7 kΩ program pulse: ≥ 1 s
Output
Output type 1 switch output PNP Normally open/closed , programmable
Rated operating current I
100 mA , short-circuit/overload protected
e
Default setting Switch point A1: 20 mm Switch point A2: 120 mm
Voltage drop U
≤ 3 V
d
Repeat accuracy ≤ 1 %
Switching frequency f ≤ 52 Hz
Range hysteresis H 1 % of the set operating distance
Temperature influence ± 1.5 % of full-scale value
Compliance with standards and directives
Standard conformity
Standards EN 60947-5-2:2007+A1:2012
IEC 60947-5-2:2007 + A1:2012
Approvals and certificates
UL approval cULus Listed, Class 2 Power Source
CCC approval CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -25 ... 70 °C (-13 ... 158 °F)
Storage temperature -40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Connection type Connector M12 x 1 , 4-pin
Degree of protection IP67
Material
Housing brass, nickel-plated
Transducer epoxy resin/hollow glass sphere mixture; foam polyurethane, cover PBT
Mass 25 g
B
Connection
Connection Assignment
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1 BN
2 WH
3 BU
4 BK
Wire colors in accordance with EN 60947-5-2
(brown)
(white)
(blue)
(black)
Characteristic response curve
Distance X [mm]
Distance Y [mm]
Curve 1: flat surface 10 mm x 10 mm
Curve 2: round bar, Ø 8 mm
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
75
50
25
0
-25
-50
-75
1
2
X
Y
Programmable output modes
1. Window mode, normally open mode
A1 < A2:
2. Window mode, normally closed mode
A2 < A1:
3. One switch point, normally open mode
A1 -> ∞:
5. A1 -> ∞, A2 -> ∞: Object presence detection mode
Object detected: Switch output closed
No object detected: Switch output open
4. One switch point, normally closed mode
A2 -> ∞:
object distance
A1
A2
A2
A1
A2
A1
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Characteristic Curve
Programming
Accessories
UB-PROG2 Programming unit
BF 5-30 Universal mounting bracket for cylindrical sensors with a diameter of 5 ... 30 mm
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BF 12 Mounting flange, 12 mm
BF 12-F Plastic mounting adapter, 12 mm
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Accessories
V1-G-2M-PVC Female cordset single-ended M12 straight A-coded, 4-pin, PVC cable grey
V1-W-2M-PUR Female cordset single-ended M12 angled A-coded, 4-pin, PUR cable grey
UVW90-M12 Ultrasonic -deflector
M12K-VE Plastic nuts with centering ring for the vibration-free mounting of cylindrical sensors
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Ultrasonic sensor
UB120-12GM-E5-V1
Teach-In
Adjusting the switching points
The ultrasonic sensor features a switch output with two teachable switching points. These are set by applying the supply voltage
or +UB to the TEACH-IN input. The supply voltage must be applied to the TEACH-IN input for at least 1 s. LEDs indicate
-U
B
whether the sensor has recognised the target during the TEACH-IN procedure. Switching point A1 is taught with -U
+UB.
Five different output functions can be set
1. Window mode, normally-open function
2. Window mode, normally-closed function
3. one switching point, normally-open function
4. one switching point, normally-closed function
5. Detection of object presence
TEACH-IN window mode, normally-open function
• Set target to near switching point
• TEACH-IN switching point A1 with -U
B
• Set target to far switching point
• TEACH-IN switching point A2 with +U
B
TEACH-IN window mode, normally-closed function
• Set target to near switching point
• TEACH-IN switching point A2 with +U
B
• Set target to far switching point
• TEACH-IN switching point A1 with -U
B
TEACH-IN switching point, normally-open function
• Set target to near switching point
• TEACH-IN switching point A2 with +U
B
• Cover sensor with hand or remove all objects from sensing range
• TEACH-IN switching point A1 with -U
B
TEACH-IN switching point, normally-closed function
• Set target to near switching point
• TEACH-IN switching point A1 with -U
B
• Cover sensor with hand or remove all objects from sensing range
• TEACH-IN switching point A2 with +U
B
TEACH-IN detection of objects presence
• Cover sensor with hand or remove all objects from sensing range
• TEACH-IN switching point A1 with -U
• TEACH-IN switching point A2 with +U
B
B
LED Displays
, A2 with
B
Displays in dependence on operating mode Red LED Yellow LED
TEACH-IN switching point:
Object detected
No object detected
Object uncertain (TEACH-IN invalid)
Normal operation off Switching state
Fault on Previous state
off
flashes
On
flashes
off
off
If the sensor is installed at places, where the environment temperature can fall below 0 °C, for the sensors fixation, one of the
mounting flanges BF 12, BF 12-F or BF 5-30 must be used. In case of direct mounting of the sensor in a through hole, it has to be
fixed at the middle of the housing thread.
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