5
Mounting
5.1
Mounting instructions
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Observe the technical data.
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To prevent condensation, avoid exposing the device to rapid changes in tempera‐
ture.
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The mounting site has to be designed for the weight of the device.
5.2
Arranging multiple devices
5.2.1
Mounting distances
Overview
To use multiple devices, observe the following mounting distances. If you undercut the
specified mounting distance, activate synchronization or multiplex operation.
Mounting distances
Device type
Parallel
Opposite
UC40-112xxx
> 40 cm
> 250 cm
UC40-113xxx
> 110 cm
> 800 cm
UC40-114xxx
> 200 cm
> 1800 cm
5.2.2
Synchronization and multiplex operation
Important notes
NOTE
Synchronization and multiplex operation are not available in IO-Link mode.
Synchronization and multiplex operation
In synchronization or multiplex operation, a maximum of 50 devices can be intercon‐
nected via pin 5 (MF). Synchronization and multiplex operation prevent mutual inter‐
ference of several interconnected devices. The detection area increases to the area
covered by all interconnected devices.
Synchronization mode
In synchronization operation, all devices send and receive the ultrasonic pulses simulta‐
neously. The device detects objects, but does not record the position of the objects.
Synchronization operation starts automatically as soon as the devices are intercon‐
nected via PIN 5 (MF).
Multiplex operation
In multiplex operation, all devices transmit and receive the ultrasonic pulses one after
the other in a defined sequence. The device detects objects and also determines the
position of the objects. To switch to multiplex operation, assign different addresses to
the connected devices via SOPAS ET, IO-Link or the software.
Further topics
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Activating and deactivating teach-in buttons and synchronization
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Teaching in several synchronized devices
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