microsonic Ics+ Ultrasonic Sensors

Introduction to Ics+ Ultrasonic Sensors

The new Ics+ ultrasonic sensors are presented in a compact, rectangular housing, featuring analog/switching output and IO-Link capabilities.

Highlights

• Housing dimensions: only 62 mm x 62 mm x 37.2 mm
• IO-Link interface to support the new industrial standard
• Automatic synchronization and multiplex mode for simultaneous operation of up to ten sensors in a very small space
• Sensing range up to 8 m
• UL certified according to Canadian and American safety standards
• Smart Sensor Profiles for enhanced transparency between IO-Link Devices

Basic Features

• 1 Push-Pull switching output or 2 switching outputs in pnp version
• Analog output 4-20 mA and 0-10 V with automatic switching between current and voltage output
• microsonic-Teach-in via Pin 5
• Resolution from 0.18 mm to 2.4 mm
• Temperature compensation
• Operating voltage 9-30 V
• LinkControl for setting up sensors on a PC

Sensor Description and Operation

The Ics+ ultrasonic sensors feature a plastic, rectangular housing with four mounting holes. These sensors are certified according to Canadian and American safety standards. Two LEDs indicate all operating statuses.

Output Options

There is a choice of three output configurations:

• 1 Push-Pull switching output (with pnp or npn switching technology and IO-Link interface)
• 2 pnp switching outputs
• 1 analog output (4–20 mA or 0–10 V)

Operating Modes (Switching Output)

The Ics+ sensors with a switching output support three operating modes:

• Single switching point
• Two-way reflection barrier
• Window mode

Teach-in Procedures

Teach-in for a Single Switching Point

1. Place the object to be detected (1) at the desired distance.
2. Press button T2 for approximately 3 seconds.
3. Finally, press button T2 again for approximately 1 second.

Teach-in for a Two-Way Reflection Barrier (with fixed reflector)

1. Press button T1 for approximately 3 seconds.
2. Finally, press button T1 again for approximately 10 seconds.

Teach-in for a Window

1. Place the object briefly at the window boundary near the sensor (1).
2. Press button T1 for approximately 3 seconds.
3. Then move the object away from the sensor to the window boundary (2).
4. Finally, press button T1 again for approximately 1 second.

Teach-in for Analog Characteristic or Window with Two Switching Points

Opener/closer and rising/falling analog characteristics can also be set via the buttons. The analog sensors monitor the load connected to the output and automatically switch between 4–20 mA current output or 0–10 V voltage output. This ensures very simple operation.

Advanced Features and Connectivity

LinkControl

LinkControl optionally allows extensive parameterization of the Ics+ ultrasonic sensors. The sensors are connected to a PC via the optionally available LinkControl adapter LCA-2.

[Image description: A microsonic LCA-2 adapter connected to a sensor and a laptop for programming.]

Synchronization

For applications where multiple Ics+ ultrasonic sensors need to be operated, the sensors can be synchronized to avoid mutual interference. For this, all sensors must be connected to each other via Pin 5. If more than 10 sensors need synchronization, this can be achieved with the optionally available SyncBox1.

[Diagram description: Multiple ultrasonic sensors connected in series via Pin 5 for synchronization.]

IO-Link

The Ultrasonic sensors Ics+340/F/A and Ics+600/F/A feature a push-pull switching output and support IO-Link version 1.1 and the Smart Sensor Profile.

Model Specifications

Ics+340 Series

Ics+340/F/A

[Diagram description: Housing dimensions and physical layout of the Ics+340/F/A sensor, showing a rectangular body with M12 connector and two buttons/LEDs.]

[Diagram description: Detection ranges for the Ics+340/F/A sensor, illustrating a detection cone with ranges up to 5000 mm.]

Output Type: 1 x Push-Pull

Outputs

Inputs

IO-Link

Housing

Features/Special Characteristics

Connection Assignment

[Diagram description: M12 connector pin assignment for Ics+340/F/A showing pins: 1: +UB, 2: D1, 3: -UB, 4: Com, 5: (unused/Com). This diagram is based on typical M12 sensor wiring and page 9 of the document.]

Ordering

Ics+340/F/A

Ics+340/DD

[Diagram description: Housing dimensions and physical layout of the Ics+340/DD sensor, showing a rectangular body with M12 connector and two buttons/LEDs.]

[Diagram description: Detection ranges for the Ics+340/DD sensor, illustrating a detection cone with ranges up to 5000 mm.]

Output Type: 2 x pnp

Outputs

Inputs

Housing

Features/Special Characteristics

Connection Assignment

[Diagram description: M12 connector pin assignment for Ics+340/DD showing pins: 1: +UB, 2: D1, 3: -UB, 4: Com, 5: (unused/Com). This diagram is based on typical M12 sensor wiring and page 12 of the document.]

Ordering

Ics+340/DD

Ics+340/IU

[Diagram description: Housing dimensions and physical layout of the Ics+340/IU sensor, showing a rectangular body with M12 connector and two buttons/LEDs.]

[Diagram description: Detection ranges for the Ics+340/IU sensor, illustrating a detection cone with ranges up to 5000 mm.]

Output Type: 1 x analog 4-20 mA + 0-10 V

Outputs

Inputs

Housing

Features/Special Characteristics

Connection Assignment

[Diagram description: M12 connector pin assignment for Ics+340/IU showing pins: 1: +UB, 2: I/U, 3: RL, 4: Com, 5: -UB. This diagram is based on typical M12 sensor wiring and page 15 of the document.]

Ordering

Ics+340/IU

Ics+600 Series

Ics+600/F/A

[Diagram description: Housing dimensions and physical layout of the Ics+600/F/A sensor, showing a rectangular body with M12 connector and two buttons/LEDs.]

[Diagram description: Detection ranges for the Ics+600/F/A sensor, illustrating a detection cone with ranges up to 8000 mm.]

Output Type: 1 x Push-Pull

Outputs

Inputs

IO-Link

Housing

Features/Special Characteristics

Connection Assignment

[Diagram description: M12 connector pin assignment for Ics+600/F/A showing pins: 1: +UB, 2: D1, 3: -UB, 4: Com, 5: (unused/Com). This diagram is based on typical M12 sensor wiring and page 18 of the document.]

Ordering

Ics+600/F/A

Ics+600/DD

[Diagram description: Housing dimensions and physical layout of the Ics+600/DD sensor, showing a rectangular body with M12 connector and two buttons/LEDs.]

[Diagram description: Detection ranges for the Ics+600/DD sensor, illustrating a detection cone with ranges up to 8000 mm.]

Output Type: 2 x pnp

Outputs

Inputs

Housing

Features/Special Characteristics

Connection Assignment

[Diagram description: M12 connector pin assignment for Ics+600/DD showing pins: 1: +UB, 2: D1, 3: -UB, 4: Com, 5: (unused/Com). This diagram is based on typical M12 sensor wiring and page 21 of the document.]

Ordering

Ics+600/DD

Ics+600/IU

[Diagram description: Housing dimensions and physical layout of the Ics+600/IU sensor, showing a rectangular body with M12 connector and two buttons/LEDs.]

[Diagram description: Detection ranges for the Ics+600/IU sensor, illustrating a detection cone with ranges up to 8000 mm.]

Output Type: 1 x analog 4-20 mA + 0-10 V

Outputs

Inputs

Housing

Features/Special Characteristics

Connection Assignment

[Diagram description: M12 connector pin assignment for Ics+600/IU showing pins: 1: +UB, 2: I/U, 3: RL, 4: Com, 5: -UB. This diagram is based on typical M12 sensor wiring and page 24 of the document.]

Ordering

Ics+600/IU