U-GAGE™ S18U Series Sensors with Discrete

Output

Datasheet
18 mm Ultrasonic Sensors with TEACH-mode programming

• Fast, easy-to-use TEACH-Mode programming; no potentiometer adjustments

• Short dead zone
• One NPN and one PNP output
• Two bi-colored status LEDs
• Rugged encapsulated design for harsh environments
• Choose 2 meter or 9 meter unterminated cable, or 5-pin Euro-style QD connector
• Wide operating range of −20 °C to +60 °C (−4 °F to +140 °F)
Power/ TEACH/ • Choose either straight or right-angle housing
Signal Strength PWR OUT Output Indicator • Temperature compensation
LED LED
• Configurable for normally open or normally closed operation
TEACH • Fast response time (5 milliseconds)
Push Button
TEACH

WARNING: Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection

Never use this device as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to serious injury or
death. This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in personnel safety
applications. A sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an energized or de-energized sensor output condition.

Models
Housing
Model Number Sensing Range Cable1 Supply Voltage Output
Configuration

S18UBA 5-wire, 2 m (6.5 ft) cable

Straight
S18UBAQ 5-pin Euro style QD
30 mm to 300 mm
10 V dc to 30 V dc Bipolar NPN/PNP
(1.2 in to 11.8 in)
S18UBAR 5-wire, 2 m (6.5 ft) cable
Right-Angle
S18UBARQ 5-pin Euro style QD

NOTE: Information about discrete models is available at http://www.bannerengineering.com.

Configuration Instructions
Status Indicators
Power On/Off LED State Indicates

Off The power is off

On red The target is weak or is outside of the sensing range

On green The sensor is operating normally, target is good

1 • 9 m cables are available by adding suffix “W/30” to the model number of any cabled sensor (for example, S18UBA W/30).
• A model with a QD connector requires a mating cable.

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Output/Teach LED State Indicates

Off The target is outside of the window limits (normally open operation)

On yellow The target is within the window limits (normally open operation)

On red The sensor is in TEACH mode and is waiting for the first limit

Flashing red The sensor is in TEACH mode and is waiting for the second limit

Sensor Programming
Use one of two TEACH methods to program the sensor:
• Teach individual minimum and maximum limits
• Use Auto-Window feature to center a sensing window around the taught position
The sensor may be programmed either via its push button, or via a remote switch. Remote programming also may be used to disable the
push button, preventing unauthorized personnel from adjusting the programming settings. To access this feature, connect the gray wire of
the sensor to 0 V dc to 2 V dc, with a remote programming switch between the sensor and the voltage.

NOTE: The impedance of the Remote Teach input is 12 kΩ.

Programming is accomplished by following the sequence of input pulses. The duration of each pulse (corresponding to a push button “click”),
and the period between multiple pulses, are defined as “T”: 0.04 seconds < T < 0.8 seconds.

Minimum Maximum
Operating Near Far Operating
Range Setpoint Setpoint Range

Target
Target
Target
Target
Dead Zone

Power Output Power Output Power Output Power Output

ON: OFF ON: ON: ON: OFF ON: OFF

Green Green Yellow Green Red

Figure 1. TEACH Interface

Teach Minimum and Maximum Limits

NOTE:
• The sensor returns to Run mode if the first Teach condition is not registered within 120 seconds
• After the first limit is taught, the sensor remains in Program mode until the Teach sequence is finished
• To exit Program mode without saving any changes, press and hold the programming push button > 2 seconds
(before teaching the second limit). The sensor reverts to the last saved limits

Normally Open Operation

Minimum Maximum
Limit Limit

Output OFF Output ON Output OFF

Normally Closed Operation

Minimum Maximum
Limit Limit

Output ON Output OFF Output ON

Figure 2. Teaching independent minimum and maximum limits

1. Enter Programming mode.

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Method Action Result

Push Button2 Press and hold the TEACH button Output LED: On red
Power LED: On green (good signal) or On
red (no signal)
No action required; the sensor is ready for the first
Remote Input3
limit

2. Present the target for the first limit. The Power LED must be On green.
3. Teach the first limit.

Method Action Result

Push Button Press the TEACH button one time. Teach Accepted
Output LED: Flashes Red
Teach Not Accepted
T
Remote Input Single-pulse the remote line. Output LED: On Red

4. Present the target for the second limit. The Power LED must be On green.
5. Teach the second limit.

Method Action Result

Push Button Press the TEACH button one time. Teach Accepted
Output LED: Yellow or OFF
Teach Not Accepted
T
Remote Input Single-pulse the remote line. Output LED: Flashes Red

Teaching Limits Using the Auto-Window Feature

Teaching the same limit twice for the same output automatically centers a 10 mm window on the taught position.

NOTE:
• The sensor returns to Run mode if the first Teach condition is not registered within 120 seconds
• After the first limit is taught, the sensor remains in Program mode until the Teach sequence is finished
• To exit Program mode without saving any changes, press and hold the programming push button > 2 seconds
(before teaching the second limit). The sensor reverts to the last saved limits

Taught Position
Near
Normally Open Operation Range
(background surface)
Position Position
Taught Position -5 mm +5 mm
Sensor
Position Position Output
- 5 mm + 5 mm ON
Output OFF Output ON Output OFF

Normally Closed Operation Sensor Any object in this area will switch
Output the output, whether or not the object
Taught Position OFF returns a good signal to the sensor.
Position Position
- 5 mm + 5 mm

Output ON Output OFF Output ON

Output OFF Output ON

Sensing Distance
Figure 3. Using the Auto-Window
feature for programming each
output Figure 4. An application for the Auto-Window feature (retroreflective mode)

1. Enter Programming mode.

2 0.04 s < “click” < 0.8 s

3 0.04 s < T < 0.8 s

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Method Action Result

Push Button4 Press and hold the TEACH button Output LED: On red
Power LED: On green (good signal) or On
red (no signal)
No action required; the sensor is ready for the first
Remote Input5
limit

2. Position the target for the center of the window. The Power LED must be On green.
3. Teach the limit.

Method Action Result

Push Button Press the TEACH button one time. Teach Accepted
Output LED: Flashing Red
Teach Not Accepted
T
Remote Input Single-pulse the remote line. Output LED: ON Red

4. Teach the limit a second time.

Method Action Result

Without moving the target, press the TEACH button Teach Accepted
Push Button
one time.
Output LED: Yellow or OFF
Teach Not Accepted
Without moving the target, single-pulse the remote T
Remote Input Output LED: Flashing Red
line.

Normally Open/Normally Closed Operation Select

The sensor can be configured for either normally open or normally closed operation via the remote teach wire (gray). A series of three
pulses on the line will toggle between normally open and normally closed operation. Normally open is defined as the output energizing when
the target is present. Normally closed is defined as the output energizing when the target is absent. See Figure 2 on page 2 and Figure 3 on
page 3.
T T T

To toggle between normally open or normally closed operation, triple-pulse T T the remote line. Either Normally Open or
Normally Closed operation is selected, depending on previous condition.

Lock the Buttons

Enable or disable the buttons to prevent unauthorized adjustment of the program settings.
T T T T

To lock or unlock the buttons, four-pulse T T T the remote line. The buttons are enabled or disabled, depending on the
previous condition.

Installation
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: In English units:

Cm/s = 20 √273 + TC Cft/s = 49 √460 + TF

4 0.04 s < “click” < 0.8 s

5 0.04 s < T < 0.8 s

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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

Temperature Compensation
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.
The S18U series ultrasonic sensors are temperature compensated. This reduces the error due to temperature by about 90%. The sensor will
maintain its window limits to within 1.8% over the -20° to +60° C (−4° to +140° F) range.

NOTE:
• Exposure to direct sunlight can affect the sensor’s ability to accurately compensate for changes in
temperature.
• If the sensor is measuring across a temperature gradient, the compensation will be less effective.
• The temperature warmup drift upon power-up is less than 1.7% of the sensing distance.After 10 minutes, the
apparent distance will be within 0.3% of the actual position. After 25 minutes, the sensing position will be
stable.

Wiring Diagrams

bn bn
bu +10 - 30V dc bu +10 - 30V dc

wh wh Load
Load
bk bk Load
Load
gy gy
0 - 2V dc 0 - 2V dc
Remote Teach shield Remote Teach
shield

Figure 6. QD Models
Figure 5. Cabled Models

NOTE: It is recommended that the shield wire be connected to earth ground or DC common.

Specifications
Sensing Range Remote TEACH Input
30 to 300 mm (1.2 in to 11.8 in) Impedance: 12 kΩ
Supply Voltage Construction
10 V dc to 30 V dc (10% maximum ripple); 65 mA max. (exclusive of load), 40 Threaded Barrel: Thermoplastic polyester
mA typical @ 25V input Push Button: Santoprene
Ultrasonic Frequency Push Button Housing: ABS/PC
300 kHz, rep. rate 2.5 ms Lightpipes: Acrylic

Supply Protection Circuitry Minimum Window Size

Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages 5 mm

Output Configuration Adjustments

SPST solid-state switch conducts when target is sensed within sensing window; Sensing window limits: TEACH-Mode programming of near and far window
one NPN (current sinking) and one PNP (current sourcing) output in each model. limits may be set using the push button or remotely via TEACH input
Output Protection Indicators
Protected against short circuit conditions Range Indicator (Red/Green)

Delay at Power-Up
Green—Target is within sensing range
300 milliseconds
Red—Target is outside sensing range
Temperature Effect
OFF—Sensing power is OFF
0.02% of distance/ °C
Connections Teach/Output Indicator (Amber/Red)
2 m (6.5 ft) or 9 m (30 ft) shielded 5-conductor (with drain) PVC jacketed
attached cable or 5-pin Euro-style quick-disconnect Yellow—Target is within taught limits
OFF—Target is outside taught window limits
Red—Sensor is in TEACH mode

Output Ratings Repeatability

100 mA maximum 0.5 mm
OFF-state leakage current: < 5 microamps Output Response Time
NPN saturation: < 200 mV @ 10 mA and < 600 mV @ 100 mA 5 milliseconds
PNP saturation: < 1.2 V @ 10 mA and < 1.6 V @ 100 mA
Hysteresis
0.7 mm

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Operating Conditions Required Overcurrent Protection

Temperature: −20 °C to +60 °C (−4 °F to +140 °F)
WARNING: Electrical connections must be made
Temperature Warmup Drift
by qualified personnel in accordance with local and
Less than 1.7% of sensing distance upon power-up (see Temperature
national electrical codes and regulations.
Compensation)
Environmental Rating Overcurrent protection is required to be provided by end product application per
Leakproof design is rated IEC IP67; NEMA 6P the supplied table.
Overcurrent protection may be provided with external fusing or via Current
Vibration and Mechanical Shock
Limiting, Class 2 Power Supply.
All models meet Mil Std. 202F requirements. Method 201A (vibration: 10 Hz to 60
Supply wiring leads < 24 AWG shall not be spliced.
Hz max., double amplitude 0.06 inch, maximum acceleration 10G). Also meets
IEC 947-5-2 requirements: 30G 11 ms duration, half sine wave. For additional product support, go to http://www.bannerengineering.com.

Application Notes Supply Wiring (AWG) Required Overcurrent Protection (Amps)

Objects passing inside the specified near limit may produce a false response.
Certifications 20 5.0

22 3.0

24 2.0

26 1.0

28 0.8

30 0.5

Dimensions
Straight Housing

Transducer

6.0 mm (0.24")
10.6 mm 53.8 mm
(0.42") (2.12")
80.8 mm
(3.18")
53.8 mm
(2.12") 90.9 mm
(3.58")

18.0 mm
(0.71")

Right-Angle Housing
85.1 mm
(3.35")
58.0 mm
(2.29")
3.6 mm
(0.14")

Transducer
18.1 mm 95.1 mm
(0.71") (3.75")
10.6 mm 58.0 mm
8.5 mm (0.42") (2.29")
(0.33")

18.0 mm
(0.71")
8.5 mm
6.0 mm (0.24") (0.33")

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Response Curves

2.25 mm rod
8 mm rod
50 mm x 50 mm
20 mm

15 mm

10 mm Aluminum target used: 50 mm x 50 mm

Lateral Distance

15
5 mm 10

Target Rotation
0
5
-5 mm 0
-10 mm -5
-15 mm
-10
-20 mm -15
0 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm 250 mm 300 mm
0 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm 250 mm 300 mm

Sensing Distance Sensing Distance

Figure 7. Effective Beam Pattern (Typical) Figure 8. Maximum Target Rotation Angle

Accessories
Quick-Disconnect Cables
5-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets—with Shield

Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Female)

MQDEC2-506 1.83 m (6 ft)

44 Typ.
MQDEC2-515 4.57 m (15 ft)

MQDEC2-530 9.14 m (30 ft) Straight

M12 x 1 2
MQDEC2-550 15.2 m (50 ft) 1
ø 14.5
3
MQDEC2-506RA 1.83 m (6 ft) 4 5
32 Typ.
MQDEC2-515RA 4.57 m (15 ft) [1.26"]
1 = Brown
MQDEC2-530RA 9.14 m (30 ft) 2 = White
3 = Blue
30 Typ.
Right-Angle 4 = Black
[1.18"]
5 = Gray

MQDEC2-550RA 15.2 m (50 ft)

M12 x 1
ø 14.5 [0.57"]

Brackets

SMB18A SMB18SF
51
• Right-angle mounting bracket 30 • 18 mm swivel bracket with M18
with a curved slot for × 1 internal thread B
versatile orientation • Black thermoplastic polyester
C 41
• 12-ga. stainless steel A B • Stainless steel swivel locking 42
• 18 mm sensor mounting hole hardware included
• Clearance for M4 (#8)
hardware 46
25 A

Hole center spacing: A to B = 24.2 Hole center spacing: A = 36.0

Hole size: A = ø 4.6, B = 17.0 × 4.6, C = ø 18.5 Hole size: A = ø 5.3, B = ø 18.0

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SMB18UR
• 2-piece universal swivel C
bracket
• 300 series stainless steel
• Stainless steel swivel locking A
hardware included
137
• Mounting hole for 18 mm
sensor B

64
42

Hole center spacing: A = 25.4, B = 46.7

Hole size: B = 6.9 × 32.0, C = ø 18.3

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