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The 150 mm maximum range is the blind-free window — the sensor ignores targets closer than 20 mm, so the mounting bracket must stand the face off at least that far from the nearest object. Brass-nickel housing with PBT sensing face survives splash and washdown; IP65/IP67 means it handles hose-directed water (IP65) and temporary immersion (IP67), so it's suited for food-processing washdown zones or outdoor installation under cover. ## Integration note — wiring and mounting Termination is a standard M12 4-pin male connector — mates to any M12 cordset, no special tooling. The PNP output sinks current when the target is detected; verify the load side is pulled up to the same 10–30 VDC supply. The brass barrel threads directly into an M12 mounting bracket or through-hole; no adapter plate needed. IP67 seal relies on the mating connector being torqued to the manufacturer's spec — hand-tight is not enough for washdown.","metaTitle":"SICK UM12-1172211 Ultrasonic Sensor, PNP, 150 mm, IP67","metaDescription":"SICK UM12-1172211 ultrasonic sensor, PNP output, 20-150 mm range, IP65/IP67, M12 connector. Current lifecycle stage. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Proximity Sensors"],"specifications":{"Series":"UM12","lifecycle_stage":"current","Housing Material":"Brass Nickel Plated;Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)","Termination Type":"Connector, M12, 4-Pin","Protection Rating":"IP65;IP67","Switching Frequency":"30 Hz","Sensing Distance Max.":"150 mm","Sensing Distance Min.":"20 mm","Operating Voltage Max.":"30 V","Operating Voltage Min.":"10 V","Operating Temperature Max.":"70 °C","Operating Temperature Min.":"-25 °C","Ultrasonic Sensor Output Type":"PNP"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$240.03 – $325.01","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/523b0ec120dd35ad221749b749e38548.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/UM12-1172211/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the closest functional second-source — the UM12-1172261?","answer":"The UM12-1172261 is a near-identical sibling in the same UM12 series, sharing the same housing, range, voltage, and IP rating. The difference is output type: the 1172211 is PNP switching, while the 1172261 outputs a 4–20 mA analog signal. They share the same M12 4-pin connector and mounting footprint, so a panel designed for one can accept the other without rewiring the bracket — but the output wiring and the receiving PLC input card must match the new signal type."},{"question":"What series does the UM12-1172211 belong to?","answer":"It belongs to the SICK UM12 series of ultrasonic sensors."},{"question":"Will the UM12-1172211 drop into a panel specified for the UM12-1172261 without rewiring?","answer":"Mechanically yes — same M12 connector, same barrel dimensions, same mounting. Electrically no — the 1172211 outputs a PNP discrete signal, while the 1172261 outputs 4–20 mA analog. The wiring to the PLC input card must be changed to match the output type."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does SICK provide for the UM12-1172211?","answer":"The evidence does not list specific compliance documents (RoHS, REACH, UL, IEC) for this order code. Standard SICK practice is to include a declaration of conformity with the product; verify the specific certification requirements with your quality team before committing the BOM line."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/sick/UM12-1172211","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/sick/UM12-1172211 when reusing this data. 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