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Retroreflective sensor VL18-54-M/40a/118/128

VL18-54-M/40a/118/128
  • 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/40a/118/128

Product Description
Retroreflective sensor with polarization filter
General specifications
Effective detection range0 ... 3.5 m
Threshold detection range4 m
Reference targetH50 reflector
Light sourceLED
Light typemodulated visible red light , 632 nm
Polarization filteryes
Diameter of the light spot200 mm at a distance of 3500 mm
Opening angle3 °
Optical facefrontal
Ambient light limit30000 Lux ; according to EN 60947-5-2:2007
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< 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 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 frequency500 Hz
Response time1 ms
Conformity
Product standardEN 60947-5-2
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 ... 70 °C (-13 ... 158 °F)
Storage temperature-30 ... 70 °C (-22 ... 158 °F)
Relative humidity90 % , noncondensing
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/40a/118/128

Product Documentation: VL18-54-M/40a/118/128

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Brief InstructionsLanguageFile TypeFile Size
Instruction leaflet / BeipackzettelALLPDF482 KB

Design / Simulation: VL18-54-M/40a/118/128

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CAD 3-D / CAD 3-DALLSTP73 KB
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Approvals: VL18-54-M/40a/118/128

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Canada USA UL Ordinary LocationUL-US-L87056-11-01805002-1 / UL-CA-L87056-31-01805002-1ALLPDF502 KB
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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/40a/118/128

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
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