Pepperl Fuchs VL18LL-M/32/40a/118
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| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | Fiber Optic Sensors |
| Lifecycle | active |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
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Fiber optic sensor. Fiber optic sensor for glass fiber optics, Strong metallic housing in cylindrical shape M18 x 1, Degree of protection IP67, Not sensitive to ambient light, even with switched energy saving lamps, Multiple device installation possible, no mutual interference (no cross-talk), M12 plug connection. Sensor range: up to 70 mm (LMR 18-3,2-1,0-K4). Detection range: up to 300 mm (LME 18-2,3-0,5-K3). Light source: LED, 650 nm visible red light. Light type: modulated visible red light. Opening angle: 26 °. Optical face: frontal. Ambient light limit: 30000 Lux. Hysteresis: < 15 %. MTTFd: 700 a. Mission Time (TM): 20 a. Diagnostic Coverage (DC): 0 %. Operation indicator: LED green, flashes in case of short-circuit. Function indicator: LED yellow, lights up with receiver lit. Control elements: Sensitivity adjuster, light/dark switch. Operating voltage: 10 ... 30 V DC , class 2. Ripple: 10 %. No-load supply current: < 35 mA. Protection class: II , rated voltage ≤ 50 V AC with pollution degree 1-2 according to IEC 60664-1. Switching type: light/dark on, switchable. Signal output: 1 PNP output, short-circuit protected, reverse polarity protected, open collector. Switching voltage: 30 V DC. Switching current: max. 200 mA. Voltage drop: ≤ 2.5 V DC. Switching frequency: 500 Hz. Response time: 1 ms. Product standard: EN 60947-5-2. EAC conformity: TR CU 020/2011. UL approval: cULus Listed, Type 1 enclosure. CCC approval: CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V. Ambient temperature: -25 ... 70 °C (-13 ... 158 °F). Storage temperature: -30 ... 70 °C (-22 ... 158 °F). Degree of protection: IP67. Connection: M12 connector, 4-pin. Material: . Housingbrass, nickel-platedOptical faceplastic: . Housing: brass, nickel-plated. Optical face: plastic. Mass: 60 g. Dimensions: . Length65 mmDiameter18 mm: . Length: 65 mm. Diameter: 18 mm
Specifications
General specifications
| Sensor range | up to 70 mm (LMR 18-3,2-1,0-K4) |
| Detection range | up to 300 mm (LME 18-2,3-0,5-K3) |
| Light source | LED, 650 nm visible red light |
| Light type | modulated visible red light |
| Opening angle | 26 ° |
| Optical face | frontal |
| Ambient light limit | 30000 Lux |
| Hysteresis | < 15 % H |
Functional safety related parameters
| MTTFd | 700 a |
| Mission Time (TM) | 20 a |
| Diagnostic Coverage (DC) | 0 % |
Indicators/operating means
| Operation indicator | LED green, flashes in case of short-circuit |
| Function indicator | LED yellow, lights up with receiver lit |
| Control elements | Sensitivity adjuster, light/dark switch |
Electrical specifications
| Operating voltage | 10 ... 30 V DC , class 2 UB |
| Ripple | 10 % |
| No-load supply current | < 35 mA I0 |
| Protection class | II , rated voltage ≤ 50 V AC with pollution degree 1-2 according to IEC 60664-1 |
Output
| Switching type | light/dark on, switchable |
| Signal output | 1 PNP output, short-circuit protected, reverse polarity protected, open collector |
| Switching voltage | 30 V DC |
| Switching current | max. 200 mA |
| Voltage drop | ≤ 2.5 V DC Ud |
| Switching frequency | 500 Hz f |
| Response time | 1 ms |
Conformity
| Product standard | EN 60947-5-2 |
Approvals and certificates
| EAC conformity | TR CU 020/2011 |
| UL approval | cULus Listed, Type 1 enclosure |
| CCC approval | CCC 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) |
Mechanical specifications
| Degree of protection | IP67 |
| Connection | M12 connector, 4-pin |
| Material | |
| Housingbrass, nickel-platedOptical faceplastic | Housing |
| Housing | brass, nickel-plated |
| Optical face | plastic |
| Mass | 60 g |
| Dimensions | |
| Length65 mmDiameter18 mm | Length |
| Length | 65 mm |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
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