VL18-4N3212 SICK Photoelectric switch NEW

VL18-4N3212 SICK Photoelectric switch NEW

Product Description:

With polarizing filter, which ensures reliable detection of objects with shiny surfaces

Also suitable for “Diamond Grade” reflective tape [1]

Optionally VL 18-3 3-line model or VT 18-4 with light/dark control line

Many other options

Specifications:

Housing	Straight
	Angled, 90°
Scanning range,	0.05...3.7 m/C 110
max. typical/on reflector
Operating range (optional)	0.05...3 m/C 110
Sensitivity adjustable (optional)	Potentiometer 270°
Light source1), light type	LED, red light with polarizing filter
Light spot diameter	Approx. 150 mm at a distance of 3 m
Angle of dispersion of sender	2.8°
Supply voltage VS	10...30 V DC2)
Ripple3)	±10 %
Current consumption4)	≤ 30 mA
Switching outputs (optional)	PNP/NPN; open collector: Q
Switching mode	Q, dark-switching
	Q, light-switching
via control wire L/D5)	Q, light-/dark-switching
	+VS=light-switching
	0 V = dark-switching
Output current IA max.	100 mA
Response time6)	≤ 2 ms
Max. switching frequency7)	250/s
Connection types
cable 2 m8)	PVC, 3 x 0.14 mm2 , l3.1 mm
	PVC, 4 x 0.14 mm2 , l5mm
plug	4 pin, M12
VDE protection class9)	?
Circuit protection10)	A, B, C, D
Enclosure rating	IP 67
Ambient temperature TA	– 25 °C...+ 70 °C
Weight
metal housing	Approx. 120 g
plastic housing	Approx. 100 g
Housing material
metal housing	Nickel-plated brass; PBT/PC
plastic housing	PBT/PC
optic	PMMA

 

1) Average service life 100,000 h at TA = + 25 °C

2) Limit values

3) Must be within VS tolerances

4) Without load

5) Control wire open: NPN: light-switching PNP: dark-switching

6) With resistive load

7) With light/dark ratio 1:1

8) Do not bend below 0 °C

9) Reference voltage 50 V DC

10) A = Connections reverse-polarity protected

B = Inputs/outputs reverse-polarity protected

C = Interference suppression

D= Outputs overcurrent and shortcircuit protected