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Operating Instructions U18T008 Distance Sensor Translation of the original operating instructions Subject to change without notice Available as PDF file only Version 1.0 www.wenglor.com...
The safety precautions and warnings are laid out in accordance with the following principle: SIGNAL WORD Type and source of danger! Possible consequences in the event that the hazard is disregarded. à Measures for averting the hazard. 1 ‒ General | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
• wenglor assumes no liability for printing errors or other inaccuracies contained in these operating in- structions unless wenglor was verifiably aware of such errors at the point in time at which the operat- ing instructions were prepared.
• All rights are reserved by wenglor. • Commercial reproduction or any other commercial use of the provided content and information, in particular graphics and images, is not permitted without previous written consent from wenglor. 1 ‒ General | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
• The product is not suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. • The product may be used only with accessories supplied or approved by wenglor, or in combination with approved products. A list of approved accessories and combination products can be found at www.wenglor.com on the product detail page.
Read the operating instructions carefully before using the product. Protect the sensor against contamination and mechanical influences. Approvals and Protection Class IND. CONT. EQ 72HL / E189727 For use in class 2 circuits 2 ‒ For Your Safety | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
Degree of Protection IP67 Connection M12 × 1; 4/5-pin * Referring to the switching distance, at least 2 mm. Default Settings Technical Data Sensor operating mode Synchron Filter Sonic cone default 3 ‒ Technical Data | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
Some technical data depend on the mode set. Depending on the setting, the following data are obtained: Reflex and Through-Beam Mode Filter value Switching frequency in Hz Response time in ms 3 ‒ Technical Data | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
Characteristic curves show the position of the center or the front edge of the measured object (Ø 25 mm rod) at the time of switching. Ob = object Sc = sonic cone Standard sonic cone (center of the measured object) 3 ‒ Technical Data | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
Please note that using multiple ultrasonic sensors can cause reciprocal influence. Housing Dimensions ① = transducer Dimensions specified in mm (1 mm = 0.03937") Control Panel 7c = Analog Output Indicator, O 06 = teach-in key 79 = Run/Error Indicator 3 ‒ Technical Data | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
Complementary Products wenglor offers you the right connection and mounting technology as well as other accessories for your product. You can find this at www.wenglor.com on the product details page at the bottom. Scope of Delivery • Sensor • Safety precaution •...
• Protect the product against exposure to direct sunlight. NOTICE Risk of property damage in case of improper storage! The product may be damaged. à Storage instructions must be complied with. 4 ‒ Transport and Storage | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
• Wire the sensor in accordance with the connection diagram. • Switch on the supply voltage (see section Technical Data [} 9]). • If using IO-Link, connect the sensor to 18…30 V DC. 5 ‒ Installation and Electrical Connection | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
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Safety Input Emitted Light disengageable Grey Safety Output Signal Output Magnet activation White Pink Ethernet Gigabit bidirect. data line (A-D) Input confirmation Green/Yellow Encoder 0-pulse 0-0 (TTL) Contactor Monitoring 5 ‒ Installation and Electrical Connection | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
Device error • Disconnect the sensor from the supply voltage and restart it • Replace the sensor Via IO-Link, it is possible to identify the respective causes precisely by means of condition monitoring. 6 ‒ Diagnosis | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
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1. Shut down the machine. 2. Analyze and eliminate the cause of error with the aid of the diagnostics information. 3. If the error cannot be eliminated, please contact wenglor’s support department. 4. Do not operate in case of indeterminate malfunctioning.
To this end, the sensor is connected to a suitable IO-Link master (see product detail page/complementary products). The interface protocol and the IODD can be found at www.wenglor.com in the download area for the respective product. For information on installing and connecting the wTeach2 software and its structure, as well as information on the general functions, see the wTeach2 operating instructions.
If there’s no object within the measuring range, switching distance is set to the end of the setting range. INFORMATION The sensor must be used as a reflex sensor for background teach-in. 7 ‒ Settings | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
1. Position the emitter and the receiver a short distance from each other. 2. Adjust the distance between the emitter and the receiver so that the receiver continues to switch for one layer but not for two. 7 ‒ Settings | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
2. Set a sensor as “Multiplex Master” and store the number of “Multiplex Sub Units” involved. 3. Set all other sensors as "Multiplex Sub Unit". Every Sub Unit must be assigned as an address 1…15. 7 ‒ Settings | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
Median filter of 13 measured values Median filter of 14 measured values Median filter of 15 measured values Median filter of 16 measured values Median filter of 17 measured values Median filter of 18 measured values 7 ‒ Settings | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
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The measured distance can be read out in millimeters or inches. Millimeter unit (process Millimeter data type) Read-out of distance values in mm for internal temperature compen- sation or external temperature compensation via the parameters Inch 7 ‒ Settings | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
The sensor provides various status messages. Due to the process data structure, four status messages can be transmitted as individual process data. These parameters can be used to set the status messages that are transmitted via the process data. 7 ‒ Settings | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
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In addition, the individual outputs and status messages can be simulated separately from the measured value. INFORMATION Output A1 is used for IO-Link communication in this function and cannot be simulated. Simulation mode ends automatically as soon as the power supply is interrupted. 7 ‒ Settings | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
Transmit Signal Off input The sensor’s transmit signal is deactivated as long as the input is activated. The sensor does not send a measured value and sets the status to "No signal". 7 ‒ Settings | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
Normally Closed (NC) The output is inactiv when the condition has been satisfied, depending on settings (switching point, warning, error). Analog output Voltage output Voltage output Also: 0…500 mm 0 mm Hysteresis 7 ‒ Settings | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
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Warning and Error Output The error and warning output switches as soon as a fault or warning type has been assigned to it and the condition is fulfilled. 7 ‒ Settings | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
Cleaning and inspection of the plug connections at regular intervals are advisable. Do not clean the product with solvents or cleaning agents that could damage the product. The product must be protected against contamination during initial start-up. 8 ‒ Maintenance Instructions | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
Proper Disposal wenglor sensoric GmbH does not accept the return of unusable or irreparable products. Respectively valid national waste disposal regulations apply to product disposal. 9 ‒ Proper Disposal | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
Declarations of Conformity Declarations of conformity can be found on our website at www.wenglor.com in the product’s separate download area. 10 ‒ Declarations of Conformity | U18T008 ‒ Distance Sensor...
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