Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors Sonar-BERO

Selection and ordering data

General For this reason the sensors of Distance between two Sonar-BERO with the same sensing range, arranged in
the modular range II and com- parallel, object vertical to the sound cone axe.
Sonar-BERO sensors are Ultra- pact ranges M 18, II and III are 2

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sonic sensors for object detec- equipped with a temperature
tion and distance aquisition. sensor to compensate for possi- Sonar-BERO X
with sensing

NSK-7305a
They operate without contact ble deviations from the operat- range
over a sensing range of 6 cm ing distance caused by changes cm cm
to 10 m. The devices generate in temperature.
ultrasonic pulses, which are re- X 6 to 30 > 15
flected by the objects and the Average precipitation within the 20 to 130 > 60
surfaces to be detected. The sensing range does not nega- 40 to 300 > 150
device assigns the distance of tively affect the functioning of the 60 to 600 > 250
Sonar-BERO. However the ac- 80 to 1000 > 350
the object via the time differ-
ence between the sending tive transducer surface must not 1 3
pulses and the receiving puls- be wet, damaged or painted,
es. since this might reduce its sensi-
tivity. Distance between two Sonar-BERO with the same sensing range, arranged in
parallel, object in unfavorable position.
Objects
Arrangement
The objects to be detected can
be solid, liquid, granular or To avoid mutual interference of
powder. The material can be several Sonar-BERO’s, please
transparent or tinted, of any adhere to the following installa-
tion instructions: 3
form, with polished or matte
surfaces. Mutual interference causing The distance "X" is to be
X determined experimen-
Even at a maximum operating false signals is excluded by suf-
tally.It depends on the
distance all level or smooth ficient distances between the angle of the object to
surfaces can be reliably de- Sonar-BERO or an appropriate 2 the Sonar-BERO.
tected up to an angular varia- alignment. To avoid mutual inter- NSK-7306a

tion of approximately 3˚ from ference, BERO sensors of com-

the sound cone. pact ranges 0, II, III and M 18
can be synchronized. 1
Depending on the peak-to-val-
ley height of the object the an- In the case of modular range II a
gular variation may also be sensor connected to the termi-
higher. nals of sensor B will be activated Distance between two Sonar-BERO with the same sensing range, opposite to
in common mode with the oper- each other.
As a rule, the objects can enter ating sensor unless sensor B is
the sound cone from any direc- operated as reference sensor. Sonar-BERO X
tion. By this method a mutual interfer- with sensing
ence of these two sensors is ex- range
cluded. X cm cm
Environment
6 to 30 > 120
The sound propagation time 20 to 130 > 400
depends on the air tempera- Ex-Zone NSK-7307b
1 2 40 to 300 > 1200
ture. Ambient temperature of The Sonar-BERO of compact 60 to 600 > 2500
20 ˚C has been used. A ranges 0 to III and M 18 as 80 to 1000 > 4000
change in temperature of e.g. well as the sensors of the modu-
+10 ˚C will result in a change lar range II are suitable for
of sound propagation time of installation in Ex-Zone 2 and Freespace around the sound cone axis: this space has to be clear of any ob-
approx. +1.75% and a change Ex-Zone 11. jects.
of the operating distance of
+1.75%.
Sonar-BERO X
with sensing
range
2
X cm cm
6 to 30 > 6
X 20 to 130 > 30
1 NSK-7308a 40 to 300 > 60
60 to 600 > 80
80 to 1000 > 150

Distance between a Sonar-BERO a plain wall

Sonar-BERO X
with sensing
range
2 cm cm
X
6 to 30 > 3
20 to 130 > 15
NSK-7309a
40 to 300 > 30
1 60 to 600 > 40
80 to 1000 > 70

 = Sonar-Bero
 = Sound cone
 = Object

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Selection and ordering data

Connection Sensing range Output Order No. Weight
Switching function approx.

kg
Thru-beam sensor
3RG62 43 Sonar-BERO
DC 24 V Sensing range pnp-Output
150 cm
cable 3 m sender 3RG62 43–0NN00 0.11
M12 plug, Type F sender 3RG62 43–3NN00 0.03
M8 plug, Type B sender 3RG62 43–7NN00 0.03

cable 3 m receiver 1 NO 3RG62 43–0PB00 0.11

M12 plug, Type F receiver 1 NO 3RG62 43–3PB00 0.03
M8 plug, Type B receiver 1 NO 3RG62 43–7PB00 0.03

cable 3 m receiver 1 NC 3RG62 43–0PA00 0.11

M12 plug, Type F receiver 1 NC 3RG62 43–3PA00 0.03
M8 plug, Type B receiver 1 NC 3RG62 43–7PA00 0.03
Compact range M 18 with temperature compensation and programming capability
3RG62 3. Sonar-BERO
DC 24 V SONPROG pnp-Output
M12
Plug-in connection 5 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG62 32–3AB00 0.05
Type F 15 to 100 cm 1 NO 3RG62 33–3AB00
5 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG62 32–3AA00
M12 15 to 100 cm 1 NC 3RG62 33–3AA00
Plug-in connection
Type F analog output
5 to 30 cm 4 to 20 mA 3RG62 32–3LS00 0.05
M12 15 to 100 cm 4 to 20 mA 3RG62 33–3LS00
Plug-in connection
Type F analog output
5 to 30 cm 0 to 20 mA 3RG62 32–3TS00 0.05
M12 15 to 100 cm 0 to 20 mA 3RG62 33–3TS00
Plug-in connection
Type F analog output
5 to 30 cm 0 to 10 V 3RG62 32–3JS00 0.05
M12 15 to 100 cm 0 to 10 V 3RG62 33–3JS00
Plug-in connection
Type F frequency output
5 to 30 cm 250 to 1500 Hz 3RG62 32–3RS00 0.05
15 to 100 cm 150 to 1000 Hz 3RG62 33–3RS00
SONPROG interface unit for Windows
3RX4 00. For programming of Sonar-BERO Operating
of compact ranges M 18, II and SONPROG voltage
III. Incl. software SONPROG for range 0.5
Windows and manual.
AC 230 V/DC 24 V 3RX4 000
AC 115 V/DC 24 V 3RX4 001

Special version for compact

ranges to III and M18

Stainless steel version

All Sonar-BERO of compact ranges I to III and M18
are available with stainless steel housings V4A..
Please add “–Z" stainless steel housing to the
order number.

For mating cables and mounting brackets — see Accessories p. 227.

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Selection and ordering data

Connection Sensing range Output Order No. Weight
Switching function approx.

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kg
Compact range 0 with synchronization option
3RG63 4.-3..00 Sonar-BERO
DC 24 V pnp-Output
M12
Plug-in connection 6 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG63 42–3AB00 0.2
Type F 20 to 100 cm 1 NO 3RG63 43–3AB00

6 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG63 42–3AA00 0.2

20 to 100 cm 1 NC 3RG63 43–3AA00
Analog Output
M12
Plug-in connection 6 to 30 cm DC 0 to 10 V 3RG63 42–3JK00 0.2
Type F 20 to 100 cm DC 0 to 10 V 3RG63 43–3JK00

Compact range 0 with seperate sensor

3RG63 4.–3..01 Sonar-BERO
DC 24 V pnp-Output
M12
Plug-in connection 6 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG63 42–3AB01 0.3
Type F 20 to 100 cm 1 NO 3RG63 43–3AB01 0.3

6 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG63 42–3AA01 0.3

20 to 100 cm 1 NC 3RG63 43–3AA01 0.3
Analog Output
M12
Plug-in connection 6 to 30 cm DC 0 to 10 V 3RG63 42–3JK01 0.3
Type F 20 to 100 cm DC 0 to 10 V 3RG63 43–3JK01

Compact range I with 2 adjustable operating range limits

3RG60 12 3RG60 13 Sonar-BERO
DC 24 V pnp-Output
M12
Plug-in connection 6 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG60 12–3AD00 0.21
Type E, F 20 to 130 cm 1 NO 3RG60 13–3AD00 0.21
40 to 300 cm 1 NO 3RG60 15–3AD00 0.34
60 to 600 cm 1 NO 3RG60 14–3AD00 0.38
M12
3RG60 15 3RG60 14 Plug-in connection 6 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG60 12–3AC00 0.21
Type F 20 to 130 cm 1 NC 3RG60 13–3AC00 0.21
40 to 300 cm 1 NC 3RG60 15–3AC00 0.34
60 to 600 cm 1 NC 3RG60 14–3AC00 0.38

Compact range I with separate sensor

3RG60 12–3A.01 Sonar-BERO
DC 24 V pnp-Output
M12
Plug-in connection 6 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG60 12–3AD01 0.29
Type E, F 20 to 130 cm 1 NO 3RG60 13–3AD01 0.32

M12 6 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG60 12–3AC01 0.29

Plug-in connection 20 to 130 cm 1 NC 3RG60 13–3AC01 0.32
Type F
Compact range I with swivel sensor
3RG60 2 . Sonar-BERO
DC 24 V pnp-Output
M12
Plug-in connection 6 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG60 22–3AD00 0.28
Type E, F 20 to 130 cm 1 NO 3RG60 23–3AD00 0.28
40 to 300 cm 1 NO 3RG60 25–3AD00 0.36
60 to 600 cm 1 NO 3RG60 24–3AD00 0.43
M12
Plug-in connection 6 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG60 22–3AC00 0.28
Type F 20 to 130 cm 1 NC 3RG60 23–3AC00 0.28
40 to 300 cm 1 NC 3RG60 25–3AC00 0.36
60 to 600 cm 1 NC 3RG60 24–3AC00 0.43

For mating cables and mounting brackets — see Accessories p. 227.

Special version see page 125

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Selection and ordering data

Connection Sensing range Output Order No. Weight
Switching function approx.

kg
Compact range II with synchronization, programming capability and
temperature compensation
3RG60 12 3RG60 13 Sonar-BERO
DC 24 V SONPROG pnp-Output
M12
Plug-in connection 6 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG60 12–3AF00 0.21
Type F 20 to 130 cm 1 NO 3RG60 13–3AF00 0.21
40 to 300 cm 1 NO 3RG60 15–3AF00 0.34
60 to 600 cm 1 NO 3RG60 14–3AF00 0.38
3RG60 15 3RG60 14 6 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG60 12–3AE00 0.21
20 to 130 cm 1 NC 3RG60 13–3AE00 0.21
40 to 300 cm 1 NC 3RG60 15–3AE00 0.34
60 to 600 cm 1 NC 3RG60 14–3AE00 0.38

Compact range II with separate sensor1

3RG60 12–3A.01 Sonar-BERO
DC 24 V SONPROG pnp-Output
M12
Plug-in connection 6 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG60 12–3AF01 0.29
Type F 20 to 130 cm 1 NO 3RG60 13–3AF01 0.32

6 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG60 12–3AE01 0.29

20 to 130 cm 1 NC 3RG60 13–3AE01 0.32

Compact range II with swivel sensor

3RG60 2 Sonar-BERO
DC 24 V SONPROG pnp-Output
M12
Plug-in connection 6 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG60 22–3AF00 0.28
Type F 20 to 130 cm 1 NO 3RG60 23–3AF00 0.28
40 to 300 cm 1 NO 3RG60 25–3AF00 0.36
60 to 600 cm 1 NO 3RG60 24–3AF00 0.43

6 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG60 22–3AE00 0.28

20 to 130 cm 1 NC 3RG60 23–3AE00 0.28
40 to 300 cm 1 NC 3RG60 25–3AE00 0.36
60 to 600 cm 1 NC 3RG60 24–3AE00 0.43
Compact range II with 2 switching outputs
3RG60 12 3RG60 13 Sonar-BERO
DC 24 V SONPROG pnp-Output
M12
Plug-in connection 6 to 30 cm 2 NO 3RG60 12–3AH00 0.21
Type G 20 to 130 cm 2 NO 3RG60 13–3AH00 0.21
40 to 300 cm 2 NO 3RG60 15–3AH00 0.34
60 to 600 cm 2 NO 3RG60 14–3AH00 0.38
3RG60 15 3RG60 14 6 to 30 cm 2 NC 3RG60 12–3AG00 0.21
20 to 130 cm 2 NC 3RG60 13–3AG00 0.21
40 to 300 cm 2 NC 3RG60 15–3AG00 0.34
60 to 600 cm 2 NC 3RG60 14–3AG00 0.38

Sonar-BERO for LOGO! (Compact range II with frequency output)

Sonar-BERO pnp-frequency
DC 24 V SONPROG output
M12
Plug-in connection 6 to 30 cm 30 to 150 Hz 3RG60 12–3RS00 0.21
Type F 20 to 130 cm 20 to 130 Hz 3RG60 13–3RS00 0.21
40 to 300 cm 20 to 150 Hz 3RG60 15–3RS00 0.34
60 to 600 cm 15 to 150 Hz 3RG60 14–3RS00 0.38

For mating cables and mounting brackets — see Accessories p. 227.

Special edition see page 125
1) Separate sensors conform
to IP 68.

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Selection and ordering data

Connection Sensing range Output Order No. Price Weight
Switching function approx.

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1 Piece kg
Compact range III with switching- and analog output, synchronization and
programming capability and temperature compensation
3RG61 12 3RG61 13 Sonar-BERO pnp-Output
DC 24 V SONPROG
M12 Analog Output
Plug-in connection 4 to 20 mA
Type G
6 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG61 12–3BF00 0.21
20 to 130 cm 1 NO 3RG61 13–3BF00 0.21
40 to 300 cm 1 NO 3RG61 15–3BF00 0.34
60 to 600 cm 1 NO 3RG61 14–3BF00 0.38
3RG61 15 3RG61 14 80 to 1000 cm 3 2 NO 3RG61 76–6BH00 1.93

6 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG61 12–3BE00 0.21

20 to 130 cm 1 NC 3RG61 13–3BE00 0.21
40 to 300 cm 1 NC 3RG61 15–3BE00 0.34
60 to 600 cm 1 NC 3RG61 14–3BE00 0.38
80 to 1000 cm 3 2 NC 3RG61 76–6BG00 0.50

Analog Output
0 to 20 mA

3RG61 76 6 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG61 12–3CF00 0.21

20 to 130 cm 1 NO 3RG61 13–3CF00 0.21
40 to 300 cm 1 NO 3RG61 15–3CF00 0.34
60 to 600 cm 1 NO 3RG61 14–3CF00 0.38
80 to 1000 cm 3 2 NO 3RG61 76–6CH00 0.50

6 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG61 12–3CE00 0.21

20 to 130 cm 1 NC 3RG61 13–3CE00 0.21
40 to 300 cm 1 NC 3RG61 15–3CE00 0.34
60 to 600 cm 1 NC 3RG61 14–3CE00 0.38
80 to 1000 cm 3 2 NC 3RG61 76–6CG00 0.50

Analog Output
0 to 10 V

6 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG61 12–3GF00 0.22

20 to 130 cm 1 NO 3RG61 13–3GF00 0.21
40 to 300 cm 1 NO 3RG61 15–3GF00 0.34
60 to 600 cm 1 NO 3RG61 14–3GF00 0.38
80 to 1000 cm 3 2 NO 3RG61 76–6GH00 0.50

6 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG61 12–3GE00 0.21

20 to 130 cm 1 NC 3RG61 13–3GE00 0.21
40 to 300 cm 1 NC 3RG61 15–3GE00 0.34
60 to 600 cm 1 NC 3RG61 14–3GE00 0.38
80 to 1000 cm 3 2 NC 3RG61 76–6GG00 0.50
Compact range III with separate sensor 1
3RG61 12–3..01 Sonar-BERO pnp-Output
DC 24 V SONPROG
M12 Analog Output
Plug-in connection 4 to 20 mA
Type G
6 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG61 12–3BF01 0.29
20 to 130 cm 1 NO 3RG61 13–3BF01 0.32

6 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG61 12–3BE01 0.29

20 to 130 cm 1 NC 3RG61 13–3BE01 0.32

Analog Output
0 to 20 mA

6 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG61 12–3CF01 0.29

20 to 130 cm 1 NO 3RG61 13–3CF01 0.32

6 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG61 12–3CE01 0.29

20 to 130 cm 1 NC 3RG61 13–3CE01 0.32

Analog Output
0 to 10 V

6 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG61 12–3GF01 0.29

20 to 130 cm 1 NO 3RG61 13–3GF01 0.32

6 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG61 12–3GE01 0.29

20 to 130 cm 1 NC 3RG61 13–3GE01 0.32

For mating cables and mounting brackets — see Accessories p. 227.

Special version see page 125
1) Separate sensors conform 3) IP 68 can be obtained if the screw terminals are
to degree of protection IP filled with epoxy resin. Recommended type:
68. Scotchcast® epoxy resin . Order No. 5GU3 900.

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Selection and ordering data

Connection Sensing range Output Order No. Weight
Switching function approx.

kg
Compact range III with swivel sensor
3RG61 2 Sonar-BERO pnp-Output
DC 24 V SONPROG
M12 Analog Output
plug-in connection 4 to 20 mA
Type G 6 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG61 22–3BF00 0.28
20 to 130 cm 1 NO 3RG61 23–3BF00 0.28
40 to 300 cm 1 NO 3RG61 25–3BF00 0.36
60 to 600 cm 1 NO 3RG61 24–3BF00 0.43

6 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG61 22–3BE00 0.28

20 to 130 cm 1 NC 3RG61 23–3BE00 0.28
40 to 300 cm 1 NC 3RG61 25–3BE00 0.36
60 to 600 cm 1 NC 3RG61 24–3BE00 0.43

Analog Output
0 to 20 mA
6 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG61 22–3CF00 0.28
20 to 130 cm 1 NO 3RG61 23–3CF00 0.28
40 to 300 cm 1 NO 3RG61 25–3CF00 0.36
60 to 600 cm 1 NO 3RG61 24–3CF00 0.43

6 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG61 22–3CE00 0.28

20 to 130 cm 1 NC 3RG61 23–3CE00 0.28
40 to 300 cm 1 NC 3RG61 25–3CE00 0.36
60 to 600 cm 1 NC 3RG61 24–3CE00 0.43

Analog Output
0 to 10 V
6 to 30 cm 1 NO 3RG61 22–3GF00 0.28
20 to 130 cm 1 NO 3RG61 23–3GF00 0.28
40 to 300 cm 1 NO 3RG61 25–3GF00 0.36
60 to 600 cm 1 NO 3RG61 24–3GF00 0.43

6 to 30 cm 1 NC 3RG61 22–3GE00 0.28

20 to 130 cm 1 NC 3RG61 23–3GE00 0.28
40 to 300 cm 1 NC 3RG61 25–3GE00 0.36
60 to 600 cm 1 NC 3RG61 24–3GE00 0.43
SONPROG interface unit for Windows
3RX4 00. For programming of Sonar-BERO Operating
of compact ranges M 18, II and SONPROG voltage range
III. Incl. software SONPROG for
Windows and manual. AC 230 V/DC 24 V 3RX4 000 0.5
AC 115 V/DC 24 V 3RX4 001 0.5

Sonar-BERO with integrated AS-Interface

3RG61 12 3RG61 13 Sonar-BERO
with integrated AS-Interface AS-Interface
M12
plug-in connection 6 to 30 cm 3 D + 1 Alarm 3RG61 12–3WS00 0.21
Type F 20 to 130 cm 3 D + 1 Alarm 3RG61 13–3WS00 0.21
40 to 300 cm 3 D + 1 Alarm 3RG61 15–3WS00 0.34
60 to 600 cm 3 D + 1 Alarm 3RG61 14–3WS00 0.38

3RG61 15 3RG61 14 Sonar-BERO

with integrated AS-Interface
and swivel sensor
M12
plug-in connection 6 to 30 cm 3 D + 1 Alarm 3RG61 22–3WS00 0.28
Type F 20 to 130 cm 3 D + 1 Alarm 3RG61 23–3WS00 0.28
40 to 300 cm 3 D + 1 Alarm 3RG61 25–3WS00 0.36
60 to 600 cm 3 D + 1 Alarm 3RG61 24–3WS00 0.43
Watch-BERO
3RG63 84 Sonar-BERO pnp-Output
SONPROG
M12
plug-in connection 40 to 400 cm 1 NO 3RG63 84–0AF00 0.5
Type F 1 NC 3RG63 84–0AE00 0.5

AS-Interface 40 to 400 cm AS-Interface 3RG63 84–4WS00 0.5

couple module FK

For mating cables and mounting brackets — see Accessories p. 227.

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Sonar-BERO
Selection and ordering data
Connection Sensing range Order No. Weight
approx.

kg
Modular range II with temperature compensation and mm/cm-resolution
3RG61 42 3RG61 43 Sonar-Sensors

Block: 6 to 30 cm 3RG61 42–3MM00 0.27

72 mm x 42 mm x 36 mm 20 to 130 cm 3RG61 43–3MM00 0.27
M12 40 to 300 cm 3RG61 45–3MM00 0.30
plug-in connection 60 to 600 cm 3RG61 44–3MM00 0.39
Type F

3RG61 45 3RG61 44

Sonar-Sensors

3RG61 52 3RG61 53 Cylindrical: 6 to 30 cm 3RG61 52–3MM00 0.21

M 30 20 to 130 cm 3RG61 53–3MM00 0.21
M12 40 to 300 cm 3RG61 55–3MM00 0.30
plug-in connection 60 to 600 cm 3RG61 54–3MM00 0.38
Type F

3RG61 55 3RG61 54

Sonar-Sensors1

3RG61 7 Spherical: 60 to 600 cm 3RG61 74–6MM00 1.85

Ø 160 mm x 12 mm 80 to 1000 cm 3RG61 76–6MM00 1.90

screw terminals
for 0,5 up to 2,5 mm2

Signal evaluators
3RX2 110 Standard version 3RX2 110 0.59
DC 24 V
with integrated analog output,
monitoring module,
temperature compensation and mm-resolution
3RX2 110–1A 0.59
Extended version
DC 24 V
Design same as standard version;
except differential measurement and
multiplex operation with 2 sensors is added.
6FR97 98 2) Sonar-evaluation module 6FR97 98–1BA00 0.32
for use with SIMATIC S5-115U, S5-135U and S5-155U.
Evaluation electronics for modular range II sensors.
With manual.

For mating cables and mounting brackets — see Accessories p. 227.

1) IP 68 can be obtained if the screw terminals are 2) Mounting rack and sensor not
filled with epoxy resin. Recommended type: included.
Scotchcast® epoxy resin, Order No. 5GU3 900

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