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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S UC12 Ultrasonic sensor...
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This document is an original document of SICK AG. 2006/42/EC SAFETY O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Teaching in the background (Window Mode ± 8%, ObSB)..Resetting the device to factory settings..........8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 Subject to change without notice...
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Annex....................30 12.1 Declarations of conformity and certificates..........12.2 Licenses....................O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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This document in all available language versions • Data sheets 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 Subject to change without notice...
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Certificates (e.g., declaration of conformity) • Software • Accessories O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Use of untrained staff. ■ Unauthorized conversions or repair ■ 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 Subject to change without notice...
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Install the grounding for the product and the system in accordance with national ■ and regional regulations. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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{S/N} corresponds to the serial number of the product, see type label (if indicated). 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 Subject to change without notice...
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Not all combinations based on type code are possible. The available device types can be found online at www.sick.com/UC12. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK...
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Teach-in button Status LED Further topics • Dimensional drawing 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 Subject to change without notice...
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For storage periods of longer than 3 months, check the general condition of all components and packaging on a regular basis. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK...
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Rough surface: Angle ≥ 90° ± 3° between the sensor axis and object surface 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 Subject to change without notice...
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The device can be grounded through the cable shield or through a blind tapped hole in the housing, for example. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK...
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This measure achieves a high degree of resistance to electromagnetic interference. 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 Subject to change without notice...
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Teach-in via digital output: The first output is complementary to the second output. UC12-xxxx1, UC12-xxxx5 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK...
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Black Digital input / inverted digital output / IO-Link 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 Subject to change without notice...
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When the object is located below the taught-in switching point, the digital output is active. Procedure O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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+10 mm (IO-Link: +8%), the digital output is active. 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 Subject to change without notice...
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✓ The device automatically switches to normal operation mode. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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A connection to the product is established via the communication interface. The connection must be activated for data transmission (online). 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 Subject to change without notice...
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Only use recommended cleaning agents and tools. ■ Never use sharp objects for cleaning. ■ O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Separate the recyclable materials by type and place them in recycling containers. ■ 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 Subject to change without notice...
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Relative to the current measured value, minimum value ≥ resolution. Relative to the current measured value. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK...
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One example is thermally insulated mounting. 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 Subject to change without notice...
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Example object: aligned plate 10 mm x 10 mm Example object: cylindrical bar with a diameter of 10 mm O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK...
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Example object: cylindrical bar with a diameter of 10 mm 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 Subject to change without notice...
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Figure 10: structure and device dimensions, unit: mm (inch), decimal separator: period M4 threaded mounting hole, 4 mm depth Fixing hole O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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{S/N} corresponds to the serial number of the product, see type label (if indicated). 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 Subject to change without notice...
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For license texts see www.sick.com/licensetexts. Printed copies of the license texts are also available on request. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK...
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ANNEX 8010984/1NSD/2025-01-20 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | UC12 Subject to change without notice...
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