Volsentec 12GM Series Single Switching Output E2/E3/E4/E5 M12 Ultrasonic Sensor
- joyliu64
- Jan 14
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The 12GM Ultrasonic Sensor is one of Volsentec M12 series Ultrasonic Sensor, M12 external thread, simple and compact ultrasonic sensor design, especially suitable for short-distance, high-precision, narrow sound cone detection.
Dimensions of 12GM Series Single Switching Output E2/E3/E4/E5 M12 Ultrasonic Sensor

Electrical parameters of 12GM Series Single Switching Output E2/E3/E4/E5 M12 Ultrasonic Sensor
Model | UB120-12GM55-E2-V1 | UB200-12GM55-E2-V1 |
UB120-12GM55-E3-V1 | UB200-12GM55-E3-V1 | |
UB120-12GM55-E4-V1 | UB200-12GM55-E4-V1 | |
UB120-12GM55-E5-V1 | UB200-12GM55-E5-V1 | |
Detection range | 20-120mm | 20-200mm |
Blind Zone | 0-20mm | 0-20mm |
Resolution | 0.1mm | 0.1mm |
Repeatability | ±0.15% of full scale value | ±0.15% of full scale value |
Absolute accuracy | ±1% (built-in temperature drift compensation) | ±1% (built-in temperature drift compensation) |
Response time | 18ms | 22ms |
Switching hysteresis | 1mm | 1mm |
Switching frequency | 55Hz | 45Hz |
Power-up delay | <500ms | <500ms |
Operating voltage | 10-30V DC,reverse polarity protection | 10-30V DC,reverse polarity protection |
LED red | No target on, no target blinking while learning | No target on, no target blinking while learning |
LED green | Target detected always on, target blinking when learning | Target detected always on, target blinking when learning |
Overload protection | 200mA,red and green light blinking at the same time | 200mA,Red light and green light flash at the same time |
Load Impedance | I/0~300 Ohm,U/>1k Ohm | I/0~300 Ohm,U/>1k Ohm |
No-load current | ≤30mA | ≤30mA |
Input type | With synchronization function and learning function | With synchronization function and learning function |
Material | Nickel-plated copper bushing, plastic parts, glass-filled epoxy resin | Nickel-plated copper bushing, plastic parts, glass-filled epoxy resin |
Protection grade | IP67 | IP67 |
Connection type | 4 pole M12 connector | 4 pole M12 connector |
Ambient temperature | -25℃~+70℃ (248~343K) | -25℃~+70℃ (248~343K) |
Storage temperature | -40℃~+85℃ (233~358K) | -40℃~+85℃ (233~358K) |
Weight | 16g | 20g |
Output type | 1 switching output npn,NO/NC | 1 switching output npn,NO/NC |
1 switching output pnp,NO/NC | 1 switching output pnp,NO/NC | |
Certification | CE | CE |
Electrical Connection of 12GM Series Single Switching Output E2/E3/E4/E5 M12 Ultrasonic Sensor
Standard symbols/connections: (E4,npn)

Standard symbols/connections: (E5,npn)

Characteristic Reference Curve of 12GM Series Single Switching Output E2/E3/E4/E5 M12 Ultrasonic Sensor

UB120 Series

UB200 Series
Output Mode of 12GM Series Single Switching Output E2/E3/E4/E5 M12 Ultrasonic Sensor
5 types of outputs for E4/E5 switches

2 outputs for E2/E3 switching volume

Learning And Teaching Functions
Setting switch points
For ultrasonic sensors with switching outputs, the corresponding two switching points can be set.
Setting is achieved by connecting the TEACH-IN learning cable to the power supply -UB or +UB, respectively, and the connection time is at least three blinks of
the LED. During setup, the LEDs indicate whether the sensor has detected a target or not.
The TEACH-IN learning cable is set to point A1 when connected to -UB and to point A2 when connected to +UB.
The following five different output functions can be selected:
1. window mode, normally open 2. window mode, normally closed
3. Switch point mode, normally open 4. Switch point mode, normally closed 5. Object presence detection mode
Window mode, normally open
1. Place the object near the switching point
2. Connect the TEACH-IN learning cable to the -UB Setting A1 point until it is green and the indicator light blinks more than 3 times, disconnect it.
3. Place the target at the far switch point.
4. Set TEACH-IN LEARNING CABLE CONNECTION +UB to point A2 until it is green and the indicator light blinks more than 3 times, then disconnect.
Window mode, normally closed
1. Place the target at the near switch point
2. Set the TEACH-IN Learning Cable Connection + UB to point A2 until it is green and the indicator light blinks more than 3 times, disconnect.
3. Place the target at the far switch point.
4. Set TEACH-IN LEARNING CABLE CONNECTION-UB to point A1 until it is green and the indicator light blinks more than 3 times, then disconnect.
Switch point mode, normally open
1. Place the target at the near switch point.
2. Set TEACH-IN LEARNING CABLE CONNECTION +UB to point A2 until green, indicator light blinks more than 3 times, disconnect.
3. Cover the sensor with your hand or move away all objects within the sensor detection range until the red indicator light blinks more than 3 times to disconnect.
4. Connect the TEACH-IN learning cable to the UB to set point A1.
Switch point mode, normally closed
1. Place the target near the switch point.
2. Set TEACH-IN LEARNING CABLE CONNECTION-UB to point A1 until the green LED blinks more than 3 times to disconnect.
3. Cover the sensor with your hand or move away all objects within the sensor detection range until the red indicator light blinks more than 3 times to disconnect.
4. Connect the TEACH-IN learning cable to the +UB to set point A2.
Object presence detection mode
1. Cover the sensor with your hand or remove all objects within the detection range of the sensor.
2. Set TEACH-IN LEARNING CABLE CONNECTION-UB to point A1 until the red LED blinks 3 times or more, then disconnect.
3. Connect the TEACH-IN learning cable to the + UB to set point A2 until the red indicator light blinks 3 times or more, then disconnect.
Factory Settings
A1: Blind zone (minimum working range)
A2:Maximum range
Synchronous Asynchronous Control

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