UC12-11235 Ultrasonic sensors – SICK Sensor

Product Overview

• Model Name: UC12-11235
• Part Number: 6029833
• Sensor Type: Ultrasonic proximity sensor.
• Operating Range: 20 mm to 150 mm (Limiting range: 250 mm).
• Output Type: 2 x NPN (Complementary switching outputs).
• Housing Material: Rugged metal (zinc die-cast).
• Connection: Male connector, M12, 4-pin.
• Response Time: 30 ms.

Product Description

The SICK 6029833 (UC12-11235) is a high-performance ultrasonic sensor housed in a compact and industry-proven cubic metal design. Engineered for maximum durability, this sensor utilizes advanced ultrasonic technology to provide reliable detection where optical sensors often struggle. It is completely immune to external factors such as ambient light, dust, smoke, and moisture, making it an ideal choice for harsh industrial environments.

The UC12-11235 features a 20 mm to 150 mm operating range with integrated temperature compensation to ensure consistent measurement accuracy despite environmental fluctuations. Its dual NPN digital outputs allow for versatile control configurations, including “Distance to Object” and “Window” modes. Because it measures using sound waves rather than light, it excels at detecting transparent, shiny, or very dark materials with high precision. The sensor’s mechanical compatibility with standard photoelectric sensor housings allows for easy integration and retrofitting into existing systems, providing a flexible and rugged solution for demanding proximity sensing and positioning tasks.

Key Performance Features

• Object-Independent Detection: Accurately detects objects regardless of color, transparency, gloss, or material type.
• Environmental Resilience: Reliable performance in “dirty” environments containing dust, fog, or humidity.
• Integrated Temperature Compensation: Maintains high measurement accuracy (± 1%) across varying ambient temperatures.
• Compact Cubic Housing: Zinc die-cast housing provides superior mechanical protection and compatibility with other sensor technologies.
• Dual Digital Outputs: Features two NPN switching outputs (normally open and normally closed) for enhanced logic control.
• Fast Teach-In: Easy commissioning via a simple pushbutton interface for setting switching points.

Ideal Applications

• Packaging Industry: Detection and counting of transparent bottles, glass containers, or clear plastic films.
• Electronics Production: Reliable positioning of shiny metal parts or circuit boards.
• Logistics & Material Handling: Monitoring empty containers or detecting the presence of diverse goods on conveyor belts.
• Wood & Paper Processing: Detection of dark wooden boards and monitoring for paper web breaks or tears.
• Level Control: Small-scale level monitoring for liquids and bulk materials in hoppers or tanks.

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