Retroreflective sensor VL18-54-M-LAS/30/40a/118/126b
- 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 VL18-54-M-LAS/30/40a/118/126b
| Product Description |
|---|
| Retroreflective sensor with polarization filter |
| General specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Effective detection range | 0 ... 18 m | |
| Reflector distance | 0.06 ... 18 m | |
| Threshold detection range | 20 m | |
| Reference target | H85 reflector | |
| Light source | laser diode | |
| Light type | modulated visible red light | |
| Polarization filter | yes | |
| Laser nominal ratings | ||
| Note | LASER LIGHT , DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM | |
| Laser class | 1 | |
| Wave length | 655 nm | |
| Beam divergence | 7.5 mrad | |
| Pulse length | 4 µs | |
| Repetition rate | 11.91 kHz | |
| max. pulse energy | 2.25 nJ | |
| Diameter of the light spot | 150 mm x 100 mm at a distance of 12 m | |
| Opening angle | 1 ° | |
| 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, light with free light beam , flashes when falling short of the operating reserve , OFF when light beam is interrupted | |
| Control elements | Sensitivity adjuster, light/dark switch | |
| Electrical specifications | ||
| Operating voltage | 10 ... 30 V DC , class 2 | |
| No-load supply current | < 20 mA | |
| Protection class | II , rated voltage ≤ 50 V AC with pollution degree 1-2 according to IEC 60664-1 | |
| Output | ||
| Stability alarm output | 1 NPN, inactive when falling short of the operating reserve | |
| Switching type | light/dark on, switchable | |
| Signal output | 1 NPN 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 | |
| Compliance with standards and directives | ||
| Standard conformity | ||
| Laser class | IEC 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 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 ... 55 °C (-13 ... 131 °F) | |
| Storage temperature | -30 ... 70 °C (-22 ... 158 °F) | |
| Mechanical specifications | ||
| Degree of protection | IP67 | |
| Connection | 4-pin, M12 x 1 connector | |
| Material | ||
| Housing | brass, nickel-plated | |
| Optical face | PMMA | |
| Mass | 60 g | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 65 mm | |
| Diameter | 18 mm | |
Classifications
| System | Classcode |
|---|---|
| ECLASS 13.0 | 27270902 |
| ECLASS 12.0 | 27270902 |
| ECLASS 11.0 | 27270902 |
| ECLASS 10.0.1 | 27270902 |
| ECLASS 9.0 | 27270902 |
| ECLASS 8.0 | 27270902 |
| ECLASS 5.1 | 27270902 |
| ETIM 9.0 | EC002717 |
| ETIM 8.0 | EC002717 |
| ETIM 7.0 | EC002717 |
| ETIM 6.0 | EC002717 |
| ETIM 5.0 | EC002717 |
| UNSPSC 12.1 | 39121528 |
Details: VL18-54-M-LAS/30/40a/118/126b
Product Documentation: VL18-54-M-LAS/30/40a/118/126b
| Brief Instructions | Language | File Type | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instruction leaflet / Beipackzettel | ALL | 552 KB |
Design / Simulation: VL18-54-M-LAS/30/40a/118/126b
| CAD | Language | File Type | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAD 3-D / CAD 3-D | ALL | STP | 73 KB |
| CAD Portal / CAD Portal | ALL | LINK | --- |
Approvals: VL18-54-M-LAS/30/40a/118/126b
| 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 | |
Associated Products: VL18-54-M-LAS/30/40a/118/126b
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