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SICK VTE18-4P4240 - Photoelectric Retro-Reflective Sensor
The SICK VTE18-4P4240 is an M18 cylindrical photoelectric retro-reflective sensor engineered for precise object detection in demanding industrial automation environments. It integrates a polarized red light source to mitigate false detections from highly reflective surfaces, providing a robust sensing solution for material handling, packaging machinery, and automated assembly lines. This sensor features NPN switching outputs for direct integration with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and industrial control systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: V18 Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Retro-Reflective Sensor with Polarization Filter
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10-30V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: < 30 mA (no load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: NPN, Light/Dark switching selectable
- SWITCHING CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 500 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING STYLE: M18 Cylindrical
- HOUSING MATERIAL: Nickel-plated brass or plastic
- LIGHT SOURCE: Red LED
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Retro-reflective with polarization filter
- SENSING RANGE: 0.1 m to 7.2 m (with PL80A reflector)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: M12 4-pin male connector
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Complementary (NO/NC selectable)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Threaded M18 x 1
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Industrial automation, material handling, packaging, assembly, logistics
- MACHINE TYPES: Conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), robotic cells, processing machinery
