PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK VL18-4N3240 - Cylindrical Photoelectric Diffuse Sensor
This device is a cylindrical M18 photoelectric diffuse sensor from the SICK VL18 product family. It is engineered for non-contact object detection in industrial automation environments, utilizing a single-unit design for integrated emitter and receiver. The sensor provides NPN switching outputs and is suitable for applications requiring reliable presence detection, material handling, and assembly line monitoring.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: SICK VL18
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Diffuse Sensor
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10VDC to 30VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: < 20mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: NPN, Light/Dark switching selectable
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: Up to 500 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING DIMENSIONS: M18 x 60mm (typical)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: Nickel-plated brass
- OPTICAL PRINCIPLE: Diffuse reflection sensor
- SENSING RANGE: 10mm to 400mm
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M12 4-pin male connector
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: 1 x NPN switching output
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25 °C to +70 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Threaded M18, nut mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Conveyor systems, packaging machinery, material handling, assembly lines, general industrial automation
- OBJECT DETECTION: Opaque objects, various materials