Fiber optic sensor VL18LL-M/32/40a/118
- Strong metallic housing in cylindrical shape M18 x 1
- Degree of protection IP67
- Not sensitive to ambient light, even with switched energy saving lamps
- Multiple device installation possible, no mutual interference (no cross-talk)
- M12 plug connection
- Protection class 2
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Datasheet excerpt: Technical data of VL18LL-M/32/40a/118
| Product Description |
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| Fiber optic sensor for glass fiber optics |
| General specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensor range | up to 70 mm (LMR 18-3,2-1,0-K4) |
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| Detection range | up to 300 mm (LME 18-2,3-0,5-K3) |
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| Light source | LED, 650 nm visible red light | |
| Light type | modulated visible red light | |
| Opening angle | 26 ° | |
| Optical face | frontal | |
| Ambient light limit | 30000 Lux | |
| Hysteresis | < 15 % | |
| Functional safety related parameters | ||
| MTTFd | 700 a | |
| Mission Time (TM) | 20 a | |
| Diagnostic Coverage (DC) | 0 % | |
| Indicators/operating means | ||
| Operation indicator | LED green, flashes in case of short-circuit | |
| Function indicator | LED yellow, lights up with receiver lit | |
| Control elements | Sensitivity adjuster, light/dark switch | |
| Electrical specifications | ||
| Operating voltage | 10 ... 30 V DC , class 2 | |
| Ripple | 10 % | |
| No-load supply current | < 35 mA | |
| Protection class | II , rated voltage ≤ 50 V AC with pollution degree 1-2 according to IEC 60664-1 | |
| Output | ||
| Switching type | light/dark on, switchable | |
| Signal output | 1 PNP output, short-circuit protected, reverse polarity protected, open collector | |
| Switching voltage | 30 V DC | |
| Switching current | max. 200 mA | |
| Voltage drop | ≤ 2.5 V DC | |
| Switching frequency | 500 Hz | |
| Response time | 1 ms | |
| Conformity | ||
| Product standard | EN 60947-5-2 | |
| Approvals and certificates | ||
| EAC conformity | TR CU 020/2011 | |
| UL approval | cULus Listed, Type 1 enclosure | |
| CCC approval | CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V | |
| Ambient conditions | ||
| Ambient temperature | -25 ... 70 °C (-13 ... 158 °F) | |
| Storage temperature | -30 ... 70 °C (-22 ... 158 °F) | |
| Mechanical specifications | ||
| Degree of protection | IP67 | |
| Connection | M12 connector, 4-pin | |
| Material | ||
| Housing | brass, nickel-plated | |
| Optical face | plastic | |
| Mass | 60 g | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 65 mm | |
| Diameter | 18 mm | |
Classifications
| System | Classcode |
|---|---|
| ECLASS 13.0 | 27270905 |
| ECLASS 12.0 | 27270905 |
| ECLASS 11.0 | 27270905 |
| ECLASS 10.0.1 | 27270905 |
| ECLASS 9.0 | 27270905 |
| ECLASS 8.0 | 27270905 |
| ECLASS 5.1 | 27270905 |
| ETIM 9.0 | EC002651 |
| ETIM 8.0 | EC002651 |
| ETIM 7.0 | EC002651 |
| ETIM 6.0 | EC002651 |
| ETIM 5.0 | EC002651 |
| UNSPSC 12.1 | 39121528 |
Details: VL18LL-M/32/40a/118
Product Documentation: VL18LL-M/32/40a/118
| Product information | Language | File Type | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber optics for VL18LL fiber optic amplifier | ENG | 211 KB | |
| Brief Instructions | |||
| Instruction leaflet / Beipackzettel | ALL | 366 KB | |
Design / Simulation: VL18LL-M/32/40a/118
| CAD | Language | File Type | File Size |
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| CAD 3-D / CAD 3-D | ALL | STP | 73 KB |
| CAD Portal / CAD Portal | ALL | LINK | --- |
| CAE | |||
| CAE EPLAN Data Portal / CAE EPLAN Data Portal | ALL | LINK | --- |
| CAE EPLAN macro EDZ / CAE EPLAN Makro EDZ | ALL | EDZ | 53 KB |
Approvals: VL18LL-M/32/40a/118
| Certificates | Certificate No. | Language | File Type | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada USA UL Ordinary Location | UL-US-L87056-11-01805002-1 / UL-CA-L87056-31-01805002-1 | ALL | 502 KB | |
| Canada USA UL Ordinary Location | E87056 | ALL | LINK | --- |
| Declaration of Conformity | ||||
| EU Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / EU-Konformitäterklärung (P+F) | DOC-0537C | ALL | 309 KB | |
| UK Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / UK-Konformitäterklärung (P+F) | DOC-5342 | ALL | 229 KB | |
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