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Distance sensor VDM28-50-R1-IO/110/116/122-Ex

VDM28-50-R1-IO/110/116/122-Ex
  • Retroreflective laser distance sensor
  • Measuring method PRT (Pulse Ranging Technology)
  • Accurate, clear, and reproducible measuring results
  • Red laser as the light emitter
  • Version with laser class 1
  • Version with IO-Link interface
  • Version with analog output
  • Suitable for operation in Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 and Zone 22

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  VDM28-50-R1-IO/110/116/122-Ex

Product Description
Universal distance sensor, measurement to reflector, IO-Link interface, measuring method PRT, 50 m detection range, red laser light, laser class 1, push-pull output, analog output, terminal block
General specifications
Device typeGUBW1.D.OS-VDM28-50-R1
Measuring range0.5 ... 50 m
Reference targetOFR-100/100
Light sourcelaser diode
typ. service life 85,000 h at Ta = +25 °C
Light typemodulated visible red light
Laser nominal ratings
NoteLASER LIGHT , DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
Laser class1
Wave length660 nm
Beam divergence< 1.5 mrad
Pulse lengthapprox. 4 ns
Repetition rate250 kHz
max. pulse energy< 1.5 nJ
Angle deviationmax. ± 2°
Measuring methodPulse Ranging Technology (PRT)
Diameter of the light spot< 50 mm at a distance of 50 m at 20 °C
Ambient light limit50000 Lux
Temperature influencetyp. ≤ 0.25 mm/K
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd200 a
Mission Time (TM)10 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)0 %
Indicators/operating means
Operation indicatorLED green
Function indicator2 LEDs yellow for switching state
Teach-in indicatorTeach-In: LED green/yellow equiphase flashing; 2.5 Hz
Teach Error:LED green/yellow non equiphase flashing; 8.0 Hz
Control elements5-step rotary switch for operating modes selection (threshold setting and operating modes)
Control elementsSwitch for setting the threshold values
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage10 ... 30 V DC / when operating in IO-Link mode: 18 ... 30 V
Ripple10 % within the supply tolerance
No-load supply current≤ 70 mA / 24 V DC
Time delay before availability1.5 s
Interface
Interface typeIO-Link
ProtocolIO-Link V1.0
Cycle timemin. 2.3 ms
ModeCOM2 (38.4 kBit/s)
Process data width16 bit
SIO mode supportyes
Output
Signal outputPush-pull output, short-circuit protected, reverse polarity protected
Switching voltagemax. 30 V DC
Switching currentmax. 100 mA
Measurement output1 analog output 4 ... 20 mA, short-circuit/overload protected
Switching frequency50 Hz
Response time10 ms
Conformity
Electromagnetic compatibilityEN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4
Laser safetyIEC 60825-1:2007
Measurement accuracy
Absolute accuracy± 25 mm
Repeat accuracy< 5 mm
Approvals and certificates
IECEx approvalIECEx INE 14.0042X
ATEX approvalINERIS 14 ATEX 0035X
MarkingEx-Hexagon II 2 GD
Ex db IIC T6 Gb
Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db
Protection classIII
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature-30 ... 45 °C (-22 ... 113 °F)
Storage temperature-30 ... 70 °C (-22 ... 158 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Cable glandClamping range 3 ... 8.5 mm
Enclosure coverthreaded round cover
Cover fixingflamepath thread
Flamepath greasepetroleum jelly
Degree of protectionIP66
ConnectionConnection terminals, max. wire cross-section 2.5 mm2
Material
Enclosurealuminum alloy
Glassthermo-resistant tempered glass
Finishepoxy coated RAL 7005 (grey)
Massapprox. 6.6 kg
GroundingM6 external grounding points

Classifications

SystemClasscode
ECLASS 13.027270916
ECLASS 12.027270916
ECLASS 11.027270801
ECLASS 10.0.127270801
ECLASS 9.027270801
ECLASS 8.027270801
ECLASS 5.127270801
ETIM 9.0EC001825
ETIM 8.0EC001825
ETIM 7.0EC001825
ETIM 6.0EC001825
ETIM 5.0EC001825
UNSPSC 12.141111613

Details: VDM28-50-R1-IO/110/116/122-Ex

Function

The VDM28 distance measurement device employs Pulse Ranging Technology (PRT). It has a repeat accuracy of 5 mm with an operating range of 0.5 ... 50 m and an absolute accuracy of 25 mm.

Product Documentation: VDM28-50-R1-IO/110/116/122-Ex

Language Selection:
Product informationLanguageFile TypeFile Size
Installation and user instructions for offline parameterization of IO-Link sensorsENGPDF1788 KB

Approvals: VDM28-50-R1-IO/110/116/122-Ex

Language Selection:
CertificatesCertificate No.LanguageFile TypeFile Size
Canada USA UL Ordinary LocationE87056ALLLINK---
Europe INERIS ATEXINERIS 14 ATEX 0035XALLPDF529 KB
Worldwide INERIS IECEx Certificate of ConformityIECEx INE 14.0042XALLLINK---
Declaration of Conformity
EU-Declaration of conformity / EU-KonformitätserklärungDOC-0845CALLPDF308 KB
UK-Declaration of conformity / UK-KonformitätserklärungDOC-5273ALLPDF297 KB

Associated Products: VDM28-50-R1-IO/110/116/122-Ex

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