PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK VTE18-4P4240V - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
The SICK VTE18-4P4240V is an M18 cylindrical photoelectric proximity sensor engineered for robust object detection in industrial automation. Operating on the diffuse sensing principle, this device integrates a red LED emitter and receiver within a single housing, eliminating the need for a separate reflector. It provides a digital switching output for precise presence detection, position monitoring, and counting tasks across diverse applications including material handling, packaging, and automated assembly.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: VTE18
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor (Diffuse Mode)
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10-30V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: < 30 mA (no load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP or NPN (specific to '4240V' configuration)
- SWITCHING FUNCTION: Light/Dark switching (configurable)
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 500 Hz (maximum)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING STYLE: M18 Cylindrical
- HOUSING MATERIAL: Nickel-plated brass
- OPTICAL AXIS: Axial
- LIGHT SOURCE: Red LED, visible
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Diffuse reflection
- SENSING RANGE: Configurable, specific to '4240V' configuration (typical range up to 300 mm)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M12 Male Connector, 4-pin
- FEEDBACK: Digital switching output
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25 °C to +55 °C
- COOLING METHOD: Natural convection
- MOUNTING STYLE: Threaded M18, via mounting nuts
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Industrial control systems, PLCs, automated machinery
- APPLICATIONS: Object presence detection, position sensing, counting, material flow control, conveyor systems, packaging lines