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Thru-beam sensor VS18/VSE18-M-LAS/40a/76a/118

VS18/VSE18-M-LAS/40a/76a/118
  • M18 threaded housing made of brass, nickel plated
  • Detection of very small parts in the near range
  • Visible red light, pulsed LASER light
  • Focusable optical system
  • Array control panel with highly visible LED display
  • Flashing power on LED in case of short-circuit

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  VS18/VSE18-M-LAS/40a/76a/118

Product Description
Thru-beam sensor, M18 threaded housing design, nickel-coated brass housing, 60 m detection range, laser light, sensitivity adjuster, light/dark on, DC version, push-pull output, M12 plug
System components
EmitterVS18-M-LAS/76a/118
ReceiverVSE18-M-LAS/40a/118/128
General specifications
Effective detection range0 ... 60 m
Threshold detection range85 m
Light sourcelaser diode
Light typemodulated visible red light
Laser nominal ratings
NoteLASER LIGHT , DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
Laser class1
Wave length655 nm
Beam divergence11.7 mrad
Pulse length2 µs
Repetition rate50 kHz
max. pulse energy2.55 nJ
Diameter of the light spot100 mm x 100 mm at a distance of 85 m
Opening angleadjustable focal point
Optical facefrontal
Ambient light limit30000 Lux
Hysteresis< 15 %
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd520 a
Mission Time (TM)20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)90 %
Indicators/operating means
Operation indicatorLED green, flashes in case of short-circuit
Function indicatorLED yellow, light with free light beam , flashes when falling short of the operating reserve , OFF when light beam is interrupted (in receiver)
Control elementsSensitivity adjuster, light/dark switch (receiver)
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage10 ... 30 V DC , class 2
No-load supply currentEmitter: 20 mA , Receiver: 15 mA
Protection classII , rated voltage ≤ 50 V AC with pollution degree 1-2 according to IEC 60664-1
Input
Test inputemitter deactivation at +UB
Output
Switching typelight/dark on, switchable
Signal outputPush-pull (4 in 1) output short-circuit protected overvoltage protected
Switching voltage30 V DC
Switching currentmax. 200 mA
Voltage drop≤ 2.5 V DC
Switching frequency5000 Hz
Response time100 µs
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
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)
Shock resistanceb < 30 g, T < 11 ms
Mechanical specifications
Degree of protectionIP67
Connection4-pin, M12 x 1 connector
Material
Housingbrass, nickel-plated
Optical faceplastic
Mass60 g (device)
Dimensions
Length65 mm
Diameter18 mm

Classifications

SystemClasscode
ECLASS 13.027270901
ECLASS 12.027270901
ECLASS 11.027270901
ECLASS 10.0.127270901
ECLASS 9.027270901
ECLASS 8.027270901
ECLASS 5.127270901
ETIM 9.0EC002716
ETIM 8.0EC002716
ETIM 7.0EC002716
ETIM 6.0EC002716
ETIM 5.0EC002716
UNSPSC 12.139121528

Details: VS18/VSE18-M-LAS/40a/76a/118

Product Documentation: VS18/VSE18-M-LAS/40a/76a/118

Language Selection:
Product informationLanguageFile TypeFile Size
Technical information / Technische InformationALLPDF309 KB
Brief Instructions
Instruction leaflet / BeipackzettelALLPDF754 KB

Design / Simulation: VS18/VSE18-M-LAS/40a/76a/118

Language Selection:
CADLanguageFile TypeFile Size
3-D model emitter / 3-D-Modell SenderALLSTP85 KB
3-D model receiver / 3-D-Modell EmpfängerALLSTP70 KB
CAD Portal / CAD PortalALLLINK---
CAE
CAE EPLAN Data Portal / CAE EPLAN Data PortalALLLINK---
CAE EPLAN macro EDZ / CAE EPLAN Makro EDZALLEDZ99 KB

Approvals: VS18/VSE18-M-LAS/40a/76a/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: VS18/VSE18-M-LAS/40a/76a/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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