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Mounting
5 Mounting
5.1
Mounting the ultrasonic sensor
NOTE!
Distance measurement is not possible within the blind
zone of the ultrasonic sensor.
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NOTE!
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For mounting accessories, see Internet
"www.sick.com/um18", Accessories.
1. Select the mounting location for the ultrasonic sensor according to
the requirement. Keep in mind the specifications in the technical
data, such as the detection range.
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For dimensions, see Page 41,
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For detection range, see Page 46, Chapter 11.9.
2. Insert the ultrasonic sensor through the hole in the mounting bracket.
3. Tighten mounting nuts using a maximum torque of 15 Nm.
5.2
Smooth object surfaces
For smooth object surfaces, we recommend an angle of 90° ± 3° between
the sensor axis and the object surface. A larger angle is possible for rough
surfaces.
≤ ± 3°
≥ ± 3°
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Fig. 3: Alignment of the sensor for smooth and rough object surfaces
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Alignment for smooth object surfaces
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Alignment for rough object surfaces
