Pepperl Fuchs UDC-18GM50-255-3E3

Double sheet sensor

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UDC-18GM50-255-3E3
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What is the Pepperl Fuchs UDC-18GM50-255-3E3?

Ultrasonic system for reliable detection of no, one, or two overlapping sheet materials, preferably papers

Short version

No teach-in required

Function indicators visible from all directions

Insensitive to printing, colors, and shining surfaces

Material weight from 10 g/m2 up to over 2000 g/m2

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

Ultrasonic system for reliable detection of no, one, or two overlapping sheet materials, preferably papers, Short version, No teach-in required, Sensing range: 20 ... 60 mm , optimal distance: 45 mm, Thread mold: M18, Construction type: Cylindrical, thread, Series: UDC-18GM, Operating voltage: 18 ... 30 V DC , ripple 10 %SS, Output type: 3 switch outputs PNP, NC, UL approval: cULus Listed, General Purpose, Class 2 Power Source

Specifications

General specifications

Order code (Pepperl+Fuchs part number)186657
Sensing range20 ... 60 mm , optimal distance: 45 mm
Transducer frequency255 kHz
LifecycleActive (current Pepperl+Fuchs product)

Indicators/operating means

LED greenindication: single sheet detected
LED yellowindication: no sheet detected (Air)
LED redindication: double sheet detected

Electrical specifications

Operating voltage18 ... 30 V DC , ripple 10 %SS UB
No-load supply current< 50 mA I0
Time delay before availability< 500 ms tv

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 Ie
Voltage drop≤ 2 V Ud
Switch-on delayapprox. 15 ms (shorter response time on request) ton
Switch-off delayapprox. 15 ms (shorter response time on request) toff
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
Material: Transducerepoxy resin/hollow glass sphere mixture; polyurethane foam
Mass135 g
Dimensions: Length50 mm
Dimensions: Diameter18 mm

General information

Supplementary informationSwitch settings of the external programming adapter: "output load": pull-down "output logic": inv

UDC-18GM50-255-3E3: frequently asked questions

When can UDC-18GM50-255-3E3 be shipped?

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Is express delivery available?

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