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Diffuse mode sensor VT18-8-400-M-LAS/30/40a/118

VT18-8-400-M-LAS/30/40a/118
  • M18 threaded housing made of brass, nickel plated
  • Visible red light, pulsed LASER light
  • Array control panel with highly visible LED display
  • Flashing power on LED in case of short-circuit
  • Multiple device installation possible, no mutual interference (no cross-talk)
  • Not sensitive to ambient light, even with switched energy saving lamps
  • Protection class II

Please note: All product-related documents, such as certificates, declarations of conformity, etc., which were issued prior to the conversion under the name Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH or Pepperl+Fuchs AG, also apply to Pepperl+Fuchs SE.

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Datasheet excerpt: Technical data of  VT18-8-400-M-LAS/30/40a/118

Product Description
Diffuse mode sensor, M18 threaded housing design, metal housing, 400 mm detection range, red laser diode, sensitivity adjuster, light/dark on, NPN output, M12 plug
General specifications
Detection range0 ... 400 mm , adjustable
Detection range min.0 ... 25 mm
Detection range max.0 ... 400 mm
Light sourcelaser diode
Light typemodulated visible red light
Laser nominal ratings
NoteLASER LIGHT , DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
Laser class1
Wave length655 nm
Beam divergence31.5 mrad
Pulse length4 µs
Repetition rate11.91 kHz
max. pulse energy4.95 nJ
Diameter of the light spotapprox. 0.5 mm at a distance of 120 mm
Optical facefrontal
Ambient light limit30000 Lux
Hysteresis< 15 %
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd700 a
Mission Time (TM)20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)0 %
Indicators/operating means
Operation indicatorLED green, flashes in case of short-circuit
Function indicatorLED yellow, lights up with receiver lit
Control elementsSensing range adjuster, light-on/dark-on changeover switch
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage10 ... 30 V DC , class 2
No-load supply current< 25 mA
Protection classII , rated voltage ≤ 50 V AC with pollution degree 1-2 according to IEC 60664-1
Output
Switching typelight/dark on, switchable
Signal output1 NPN output, short-circuit protected, reverse polarity protected, open collector
Switching voltage30 V DC
Switching currentmax. 200 mA
Switching frequency500 Hz
Response time1 ms
Conformity
Product standardEN 60947-5-2
Compliance with standards and directives
Standard conformity
Laser classIEC 60825-1:2007 Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007
Approvals and certificates
CE conformityyes
EAC conformityTR CU 020/2011
UL approvalcULus Listed, Type 1 enclosure
CCC approvalCCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature-25 ... 55 °C (-13 ... 131 °F)
Storage temperature-30 ... 70 °C (-22 ... 158 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Degree of protectionIP67
Connection4-pin, M12 x 1 connector
Material
Housingbrass, nickel-plated
Optical facePMMA
Mass60 g
Dimensions
Length65 mm
Diameter18 mm

Classifications

SystemClasscode
ECLASS 13.027270903
ECLASS 12.027270903
ECLASS 11.027270903
ECLASS 10.0.127270903
ECLASS 9.027270903
ECLASS 8.027270903
ECLASS 5.127270903
ETIM 9.0EC001821
ETIM 8.0EC001821
ETIM 7.0EC001821
ETIM 6.0EC001821
ETIM 5.0EC001821
UNSPSC 12.139121528

Details: VT18-8-400-M-LAS/30/40a/118

Product Documentation: VT18-8-400-M-LAS/30/40a/118

Language Selection:
Brief InstructionsLanguageFile TypeFile Size
Instruction leaflet / BeipackzettelALLPDF444 KB

Design / Simulation: VT18-8-400-M-LAS/30/40a/118

Language Selection:
CADLanguageFile TypeFile Size
CAD 3-D / CAD 3-DALLSTP73 KB
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Approvals: VT18-8-400-M-LAS/30/40a/118

Language Selection:
CertificatesCertificate No.LanguageFile TypeFile Size
Canada USA UL Ordinary LocationUL-US-L87056-11-01805002-1 / UL-CA-L87056-31-01805002-1ALLPDF502 KB
Canada USA UL Ordinary LocationE87056ALLLINK---
Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / EU-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-0537CALLPDF309 KB
UK Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / UK-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-5342ALLPDF229 KB

Associated Products: VT18-8-400-M-LAS/30/40a/118

Accessories

Mounting flange, 18 mm, Retainer for all cylindrical sensors with M18 thread, Simple installation and exact setting, Large sensing range (max. 20 mm)fa

Universal mounting bracket for cylindrical sensors with a diameter of 5 ... 30 mmfa

Female cordset single-ended M12 straight A-coded, 4-pin, PUR cable greyfa

Female cordset single-ended M12 angled A-coded, 4-pin, PUR cable greyfa
Mounting Bracket with swivel nutfa
Plastic mounting adapter, 18 mmfa
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