Discover the SICK 6054708 (UC4-13346) ultrasonic sensor: a miniature powerhouse featuring a 20mm–150mm range, 4–20mA analog output, and robust IP67 protection.

SKU SICK-6054708 Category Ultrasonic Distance Sensors - SICK UC4

Product Description

Product Overview

Model Name: UC4-13346
Part Number: 6054708
Sensor Type: Ultrasonic distance sensor
Operating Range: 20 mm to 150 mm (Limiting range: 250 mm)
Output Type: 1 x Analog output (4 mA … 20 mA)
Connection: M8 male connector, 3-pin
Housing: Miniature rectangular design (ABS plastic)
Supply Voltage: 15 V DC to 30 V DC

Product Description

The SICK 6054708 (UC4-13346) is a high-performance ultrasonic distance sensor belonging to the UC4 product family. It combines state-of-the-art ultrasonic technology with an incredibly compact miniature housing, making it an ideal choice for space-critical industrial environments. This sensor provides highly reliable distance measurement and object detection, functioning independently of material color, transparency, or surface gloss. Whether detecting clear glass, deep black plastics, or metallic surfaces, the UC4-13346 maintains exceptional precision.

Equipped with a 4–20 mA analog output, the sensor delivers continuous distance data with a resolution of ≥ 0.1 mm and a fast response time of 24 ms. Its robust design features an IP67 enclosure rating, ensuring immunity to common industrial contaminants such as dust, dirt, and moisture. The integrated temperature compensation maintains measurement accuracy even during thermal fluctuations. Simple commissioning is achieved via a dedicated teach-in button, allowing users to define operating ranges quickly. The UC4-13346 is a versatile “all-rounder” designed for demanding tasks where background suppression and high contamination tolerance are required to maintain maximum machine productivity.

Key Performance Features

Material Independence: Reliably detects transparent, dark, shiny, and multi-colored objects.
High Precision: Features a resolution of ≥ 0.1 mm and repeatability of ± 0.15%.
Ambient Immunity: Highly resistant to dirt, dust, humidity, and fog.
Integrated Temperature Compensation: Ensures stable measurement results regardless of ambient temperature changes.
Adjustable Operating Modes: Supports switching points (DtO) and background suppression (ObSB).
Compact Integration: Miniature dimensions (16 mm x 40.1 mm x 16.7 mm) allow installation in confined spaces.
Standard Interface: 12-bit analog resolution for high-quality signal processing.

Ideal Applications

Level Control: Monitoring fluid levels and bulk materials in small containers or hoppers.
Object Detection: Identifying transparent packaging, glass bottles, or clear films in the food and beverage industry.
Diameter Checking: Continuous measurement of reel or coil diameters for paper, plastic, or metal materials.
Positioning: Precise placement of parts in automated assembly lines and robotics.
Fast Counting: Detection of high-speed objects in conveyor systems.
Web Break Monitoring: Real-time detection of fabrics, wire grids, or paper webs..

Mechanics/electronics

Supply voltage V_s	DC 15 V … 30 V ¹⁾
Power consumption	≤ 0.75 W ²⁾
Initialization time	< 300 ms
Design	Rectangular
Housing material	Plastic (ABS) Ultrasonic transducer: polyurethane foam, glass epoxy resin
Connection type	Male connector, M8, 3-pin
Indication	2 x LED
Weight	10 g
Sending axis	Straight
Dimensions (W x H x D)	16 mm x 40.1 mm x 16.7 mm
Enclosure rating	IP65 / IP67
Protection class	III

¹⁾ Limit values, reverse-polarity protected, operation in short-circuit protected network: max. 8 A.
²⁾ Without load.

Performance

Operating range, limiting range	20 mm … 150 mm, 250 mm ¹⁾
Target	Natural objects
Resolution	≥ 0.1 mm
Repeatability	± 0.15 % ²⁾
Accuracy	± 1 % ³⁾
Temperature compensation	✔
Response time	24 ms ⁴⁾
Output time	8 ms
Ultrasonic frequency (typical)	380 kHz
Detection area (typical)	See diagrams
Additional function	Adjustable operating modes: Switching point (DtO) / Switching window/Background (ObSB), teach-in of digital output, invertable digital output, teach-in button(s) (can be deactivated), reset to factory default ⁵⁾

¹⁾ Teach-in from 21 mm.
²⁾ In relation to the current measured value, minimum value ≥ resolution.
³⁾ Referring to current measurement value.
⁴⁾ Subsequent smoothing of the analog output, depending on the application, may increase the response time by up to 200 %.
⁵⁾ Functions may vary depending on sensor type.

Interfaces

Analog output
Number	1
Type	Current output
Current	4 mA … 20 mA, ≤ 500 Ω ¹⁾
Resolution	12 bit

¹⁾ For 4 mA … 20 mA and V_s ≤ 20 V max. load ≤ 100 Ω.

Ambient data

Ambient temperature, operation	–25 °C … +70 °C ¹⁾
Ambient temperature, storage	–40 °C … +85 °C

¹⁾ At operating temperatures of > 50 °C, the rear side of the UC4 must be installed with its surface flat against a bracket.