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Retroreflective sensor VL18-54-M-LAS/30/40a/118/126b

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 range0 ... 18 m
Reflector distance0.06 ... 18 m
Threshold detection range20 m
Reference targetH85 reflector
Light sourcelaser diode
Light typemodulated visible red light
Polarization filteryes
Laser nominal ratings
NoteLASER LIGHT , DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
Laser class1
Wave length655 nm
Beam divergence7.5 mrad
Pulse length4 µs
Repetition rate11.91 kHz
max. pulse energy2.25 nJ
Diameter of the light spot150 mm x 100 mm at a distance of 12 m
Opening angle1 °
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, light with free light beam , flashes when falling short of the operating reserve , OFF when light beam is interrupted
Control elementsSensitivity adjuster, light/dark switch
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage10 ... 30 V DC , class 2
No-load supply current< 20 mA
Protection classII , rated voltage ≤ 50 V AC with pollution degree 1-2 according to IEC 60664-1
Output
Stability alarm output1 NPN, inactive when falling short of the stability control
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
Voltage drop≤ 2.5 V DC
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
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 13.027270902
ECLASS 12.027270902
ECLASS 11.027270902
ECLASS 10.0.127270902
ECLASS 9.027270902
ECLASS 8.027270902
ECLASS 5.127270902
ETIM 9.0EC002717
ETIM 8.0EC002717
ETIM 7.0EC002717
ETIM 6.0EC002717
ETIM 5.0EC002717
UNSPSC 12.139121528

Details: VL18-54-M-LAS/30/40a/118/126b

Product Documentation: VL18-54-M-LAS/30/40a/118/126b

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Brief InstructionsLanguageFile TypeFile Size
Instruction leaflet / BeipackzettelALLPDF552 KB

Design / Simulation: VL18-54-M-LAS/30/40a/118/126b

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CAD 3-D / CAD 3-DALLSTP73 KB
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Approvals: VL18-54-M-LAS/30/40a/118/126b

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CertificatesCert 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: VL18-54-M-LAS/30/40a/118/126b

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

Reflector, rectangular 84.5 mm x 84.5 mm, mounting holesfa

Reflector, rectangular 51 mm x 61 mm, mounting holes, fixing strapfa
Mounting Bracket with swivel nutfa
Plastic mounting adapter, 18 mmfa
Universal mounting bracket for cylindrical sensors with a diameter of 5 ... 30 mmfa
Reflector with Micro-structure, rectangular 23 mm x 13.8 mm, diagonal mounting holefa
Reflector, rectangular 122 mm x 99.35 mm, mounting holesfa
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