U-Gage QT50ULB Series Sensors With Analog Output: Datasheet
U-Gage QT50ULB Series Sensors With Analog Output: Datasheet
U-Gage QT50ULB Series Sensors With Analog Output: Datasheet
Datasheet
Long-range ultrasonic sensors with TEACH-mode programming
• Fast, easy-to-use TEACH-Mode programming; no potentiometer adjustments
• Scalable output automatically distributes the output signal over the width of the
programmed sensing window
• Minimum and Maximum window limits can be adjusted independently
• Selectable 0 to 10 V dc or 4 to 20 mA output, selected via DIP switch
• Access to bank of 8 DIP switches through sealed cover for superior user functionality
• Rugged encapsulated design for harsh environments
• Unique housing design allows for multiple mounting configurations
• Choose models with integral unterminated 2 m (6.5 ft) or 9 m (30 ft) cable, or with Mini-
style or M12/Euro-style quick-disconnect connection
• Wide operating range of −20 °C to +70 °C (−4 °F to +158 °F)
• Temperature compensation
• Programmable for either positive or negative output slope
Principles of Operation
Ultrasonic sensors emit one or multiple pulses of ultrasonic energy, which travel through the air at the speed of sound. A portion of this
energy reflects off the target and travels back to the sensor. The sensor measures the total time required for the energy to reach the
target and return to the sensor. The distance to the object is then calculated using the following formula: D = ct ÷ 2
D = distance from the sensor to the target
c = speed of sound in air
t = transit time for the ultrasonic pulse
To improve accuracy, an ultrasonic sensor may average the results of several pulses before outputting a new value.
Temperature Effects
The speed of sound is dependent upon the composition, pressure and temperature of the gas in which it is traveling. For most
ultrasonic applications, the composition and pressure of the gas are relatively fixed, while the temperature may fluctuate.
In air, the speed of sound varies with temperature according to the following approximation:
In metric units: Cm/s = 20 √273 + TC In English units: Cft/s = 49 √460 + TF
Cm/s = speed of sound in meters per second Cft/s = speed of sound in feet per second
TC = temperature in °C TF = temperature in °F
Cm/s = speed of sound in meters per second Cft/s = speed of sound in feet per second
TC = temperature in °C TF = temperature in °F
The speed of sound changes roughly 1% per 6° C (10° F). QT50U series ultrasonic sensors have temperature compensation available, via
the 8-pin DIP switch. Temperature compensation will reduce the error due to temperature by about 90%.
Note: If the sensor is measuring across a temperature gradient, the compensation will be less effective.
20 10
Positive Positive
Voltage Output (V dc)
Analog Output (mA)
Slope Slope
Negative Negative
Slope Slope
4 0
Configuration
The U-GAGE QT50ULB Sensor features an 8-pin
DIP switch bank for user setup. The DIP switches
are located behind the access cover on the back
of the sensor as shown. A spanner tool is
DIP
3 DIP
3
included with each sensor for removing the
ON ON
cover.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the sensor caused by static discharge (ESD), observe proper ESD precautions
(grounding) while adjusting the DIP switches.
Switch 1: Output Mode Select
ON = 4 to 20 mA current output is enabled
OFF = 0 to 10 V dc voltage output is enabled
Switch 1 configures the sensor internally to use either the current output or voltage output configuration.
Switch 2: Loss of Echo Mode Select
ON = Min-Max Mode
OFF = Hold Mode
Switch 2 determines the output response to the loss of echo. “Min-Max Mode” (Switch 2 ON) drives the output to either the minimum
value or the maximum value when the echo is lost. (Minimum or Maximum value is selected via Switch 3.)
“Hold Mode” (Switch 2 OFF) maintains the output at the value which was present at the time of echo loss.
Switch 3: Min-Max Default
ON = Default to maximum output value at loss of echo (10.5 V dc or 20.8 mA)
OFF = Default to minimum output value at loss of echo (0 V dc or 3.6 mA)
Switch 3 selects the output response to loss of echo when “Min-Max Mode” is selected via Switch 2. When Switch 2 is OFF, Switch 3 has
no function.
Switch 4: Teach/Transmit Enable Control
ON = Gray (or yellow) wire configured for remote teach
OFF = Gray (or yellow) wire configured for transmit enable/disable: High (5 to 30 V dc) - Transmit Enabled (Power LED solid Green);
Low (0 to 2 V dc) - Transmit Disabled (Power LED flashes at 2 Hz)
When Switch 4 is ON, the gray wire is used to teach window limits to the sensors.
When Switch 4 is OFF, the gray wire is used to enable and disable the sensor’s transmit burst. The sensor output will react as if a “loss of
echo” occurred and either hold the output or change to minimum or maximum value (depending on switch 2 and 3 settings). This
function may be used when multiple sensors are in close proximity, which may make them vulnerable to crosstalk interference. A PLC
can be used to enable the sensors one at a time to avoid crosstalk.
Switches 5 and 6: Response Speed Adjustment
Switches 5 and 6 are used to set the speed of the output response. The four values for response speed relate to the number of sensing
cycles over which the output value is averaged.
Switch 7: Temperature Compensation
ON = Temperature compensation enabled
OFF = Temperature compensation disabled
Changes in air temperature affect the speed of sound, which in turn affects the distance reading measured by the sensor. An increase in
air temperature shifts both sensing window limits closer to the sensor. Conversely, a decrease in air temperature shifts both limits
farther away from the sensor. This shift is approximately 3.5% of the limit distance for a 20 °C change in temperature. With temperature
compensation enabled (Switch 7 ON), the sensor will maintain the window limits to within 1.8 percent over the –20 °C to 70 °C range.
The temperature sensor in the sensor’s bezel cannot adapt to temperature change as quickly as an external temperature device can.
When there are fast fluctuations in temperature, it may be best to use an external temperature monitor and feed its signal and the
uncompensated distance measurement into a controller and perform the compensation calculations within the controller.
Sensor Programming
Two TEACH methods may be used to program the sensor:
• Teach individual minimum and maximum limits
• Use the Auto-Window feature to center a sensing window around the taught position
The sensor may be programmed either via its two push buttons, or via a remote switch. Remote programming also may be used to
disable the push buttons, preventing unauthorized personnel from adjusting the programming settings. To access this feature, connect
the gray wire of the sensor to 0–2 V dc, with a remote programming switch between the sensor and the voltage.
Status Indicators
Minimum Minimum Maximum Maximum
Operating Analog Analog Operating
Range Setpoint Setpoint Range
Target
Target
Target
Target
Signal LED (Red) – indicates the strength and condition of the sensor’s incoming signal.
Signal LED Status Indicates
ON Bright Good signal
ON Dim Marginal signal strength
OFF No signal is received or the target is beyond the sensor’s range limitations
Output LEDs (Amber) – indicate the position of the target relative to the window limits.
Output/Teach LED Indicates
ON Red (either) In Teach mode; waiting for limits to be taught
Min Analog ON Amber Target is within analog window limits
Max Analog ON Amber
Min Analog ON Amber Target is outside max. window limit
Max Analog Flashing Amber
Min Analog Flashing Amber Target is outside Min window limit
Max Analog ON Amber
Min Analog OFF No signal condition or Outside operating limits
Max Analog OFF
Power ON/OFF LED (Green) – indicates the operating status of the sensor.
Power ON/OFF LED Indicates
OFF Power is OFF
Flashing at 2 Hz Transmit disabled (see DIP switch settings)
ON Solid Sensor is operating normally
Wiring
Integral Cable Model Quick-Disconnect Model (5-pin Mini-style) Quick-Disconnect Model (5-pin Euro-style)
1 1 +
1 +
+ 10−30 V dc
10–30 V dc 3 10–30 V dc 3
3 − −
−
2 2 2
+ +
+ 4–20 mA or
4–20 mA or 4–20 mA or
0–10 V dc
0–10 V dc 0–10 V dc 4
4 4 −
− −
5 Remote Teach 5 Remote Teach
5 Remote Teach 0–2 V dc 0–2 V dc
0–2 V dc
Shield
Shield Shield
Dimensions
Cabled Models 5-pin Mini-style Models 5-pin Euro-style Models
67.4 mm 37 mm
[2.66”] 4x 4.4 mm dia
[1.46”]
38.1 mm 18 mm [0.17” dia]
[1.5”] [0.71”]
33 mm
[1.3”]
34.2 mm
66 mm 50.8 mm 34.2 mm [1.35”]
[2”] [1.35”]
[2.6”]
84.2 mm
[3.32”]
Temperature
Sensor Location
50.8 mm
[2”]
Specifications
Supply Voltage and Current Adjustments
10 to 30 V dc (10% maximum ripple) Sensing window limits: TEACH-Mode programming of near and far window
100 mA max at 10 V, 40 mA max at 30 V (exclusive of load) limits may be set using the push buttons or remotely via TEACH input.
Sensing Range Indicators
200 mm to 8 m (8 inches to 26 feet) Green Power On LED: Indicates power is ON
Red Signal LED: Indicates target is within sensing range, and the condition of
Ultrasonic Frequency the received signal
75 kHz burst, rep. rate 96 ms Teach/Output indicator (bicolor Amber/Red): Amber – Target is within taught
Supply Protection Circuitry limits; Flashing Amber – Target is outside taught window limits; Red – Sensor is
in TEACH mode
Protected against reverse polarity and transient overvoltages
Remote TEACH
Output Protection
To Teach: Connect gray or yellow wire to 0 to 2 V dc; impedance 12 kΩ
Protected against short circuit conditions
Construction
Delay at Power-up
Transducer: Ceramic/Epoxy composite
1.5 seconds Housing: ABS/Polycarbonate
Analog Output Configuration (Voltage Sourcing: 0 to 10 V dc) Membrane Switch: Polyester
Minimum Load Resistance = 500 ohms Lightpipes: Acrylic
Minimum Required Supply Voltage for Full 0-10 V Output Span = (1000/RLoad Operating Conditions
+ 13) V dc
Temperature: –20 °C to 70 °C (–4 °F to 158 °F)
Analog Output Configuration (Current Sourcing: 4 to 20 mA) Maximum relative humidity: 100%
Maximum Load Resistance = 1 kΩ or ( Vsupply/0.02 - 5) ohms, whichever is Connections
lower
Minimum required supply voltage for full 4-20 mA output span = 10 V dc or 2 m (6.5 ft) or 9 m (30 ft) shielded 5-conductor (with drain) PVC jacketed
[(RLoad × 0.02) + 5] V dc, whichever is greater. attached cable or 5-pin Euro-style quick-disconnect or 5-pin Mini-style quick-
disconnect
4 to 20 mA output calibrated at 25 °C with a 250 Ω load.
Environmental Rating
Temperature Effect
Leakproof design is rated IEC IP67; NEMA 6P
Uncompensated: 0.2% of distance/°C
Compensated: 0.02% of distance/°C Vibration and Mechanical Shock
Linearity All models meet Mil Std. 202F requirements. Method 201A (vibration: 10 to
60Hz max., double amplitude 0.06", maximum acceleration 10G). Also meets
+/- 0.2% of span from 200 to 8000 mm IEC 947-5-2 requirements: 30G 11 ms duration, half sine wave
+/- 0.1% of span from 500 to 8000 mm (1 mm minimum)
Temperature Warmup Drift
Resolution
Less than 0.8% of sensing distance upon power-up with Temperature
1.0 mm Compensation enabled (see Temperature Compensation)
Output Response Time Application Notes
100 ms to 2300 ms Objects passing inside the specified near limit (200 mm) may produce a false
See DIP Switches 5 and 6 response.
Minimum Window Size Certifications
20 mm
Performance Curves
QT50U Effective Beam Pattern QT50U (with 500 mm Plate) Maximum Target Rotation Angle
1000 mm 40"
25 mm Rod
800 mm 31"
600 mm 24" 40
400 mm 16" 30
Effective Beam Width
200 mm 8" 20
Accessories
Cordsets
5-Pin Mini-Style Cordsets—with Shield
Brackets
SMB30SC 67 SMB30MM
• Swivel bracket with 30 mm • 12-ga. stainless steel bracket 70 57
mounting hole for sensor B with curved mounting slots for
• Black reinforced thermoplastic versatile orientation
58
polyester • Clearance for M6 (¼ in) C
57
• Stainless steel mounting and hardware B
swivel locking hardware • Mounting hole for 30 mm
included sensor
29 A
A
Hole center spacing: A=ø 50.8 Hole center spacing: A = 51, A to B = 25.4
Hole size: A=ø 7.0, B=ø 30.0 Hole size: A = 42.6 x 7, B = ø 6.4, C = ø 30.1
SAFQT50U • PVC mounting flange mounts to the front of a QT50U sensor (not for use with
chemical-resistant models).
• Adapts sensor to thread into standard 50.8 mm (2 in) NPT female threads
ø 49.8 mm
[1.96”]
65 mm
[2.56”]
49.4 mm 25 mm 10 mm 64 mm
[1.94”] [0.98”] [0.39”] [2.52”]
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