Pepperl Fuchs VT18-8-400-M-LAS/32/40a/118 – Diffuse mode sensor. Diffuse mode sensor
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| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | Diffuse Mode Sensors |
| Lifecycle | Active |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
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Diffuse mode sensor. Diffuse mode sensor, M18 threaded housing design, metal housing, 400 mm detection range, red laser diode, sensitivity adjuster, light/dark on, PNP output, M12 plug, M18 threaded housing made of brass, nickel plated, Visible red light, pulsed LASER light, Array control panel with highly visible LED display, Flashing power on LED in case of short-circuit, Multiple device installation possible, no mutual interference (no cross-talk). Detection range: 0 ... 400 mm , adjustable. Detection range min.: 0 ... 25 mm. Detection range max.: 0 ... 400 mm. Light source: laser diode. Light type: modulated visible red light. Laser nominal ratings: . NoteLASER LIGHT , DO NOT STARE INTO BEAMLaser class1Wave length655 nmBeam divergence31.5 mradPulse length4 µsRepetition rate11.91 kHzmax. pulse energy4.95 nJ: . Note: LASER LIGHT , DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. Laser class: 1. Wave length: 655 nm. Beam divergence: 31.5 mrad. Pulse length: 4 µs. Repetition rate: 11.91 kHz. max. pulse energy: 4.95 nJ. Diameter of the light spot: approx. 0.5 mm at a distance of 120 mm. 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: Sensing range adjuster, light-on/dark-on changeover switch. Operating voltage: 10 ... 30 V DC , class 2. No-load supply current: < 25 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. Switching frequency: 500 Hz. Response time: 1 ms. Product standard: EN 60947-5-2. Standard conformity: . Laser classIEC 60825-1:2007 Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007: . Laser class: IEC 60825-1:2007 Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007. CE conformity: yes. 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 ... 55 °C (-13 ... 131 °F). Storage temperature: -30 ... 70 °C (-22 ... 158 °F). Degree of protection: IP67. Connection: 4-pin, M12 x 1 connector. Material: . Housingbrass, nickel-platedOptical facePMMA: . Housing: brass, nickel-plated. Optical face: PMMA. Mass: 60 g. Dimensions: . Length65 mmDiameter18 mm: . Length: 65 mm. Diameter: 18 mm
Specifications
General specifications
| Detection range | 0 ... 400 mm , adjustable |
| Detection range min. | 0 ... 25 mm |
| Detection range max. | 0 ... 400 mm |
| Light source | laser diode |
| Light type | modulated visible red light |
| Laser nominal ratings | |
| NoteLASER LIGHT , DO NOT STARE INTO BEAMLaser class1Wave length655 nmBeam divergence31.5 mradPulse length4 µsRepetition rate11.91 kHzmax. pulse energy4.95 nJ | Note |
| Note | LASER LIGHT , DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM |
| Laser class | 1 |
| Wave length | 655 nm |
| Beam divergence | 31.5 mrad |
| Pulse length | 4 µs |
| Repetition rate | 11.91 kHz |
| max. pulse energy | 4.95 nJ |
| Diameter of the light spot | approx. 0.5 mm at a distance of 120 mm |
| 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 | Sensing range adjuster, light-on/dark-on changeover switch |
Electrical specifications
| Operating voltage | 10 ... 30 V DC , class 2 UB |
| No-load supply current | < 25 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 |
| Switching frequency | 500 Hz f |
| Response time | 1 ms |
Conformity
| Product standard | EN 60947-5-2 |
Compliance with standards and directives
| Standard conformity | |
| Laser classIEC 60825-1:2007 Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007 | Laser class |
| Laser class | IEC 60825-1:2007 Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007 |
Approvals and certificates
| CE conformity | yes |
| 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 ... 55 °C (-13 ... 131 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -30 ... 70 °C (-22 ... 158 °F) |
Mechanical specifications
| Degree of protection | IP67 |
| Connection | 4-pin, M12 x 1 connector |
| Material | |
| Housingbrass, nickel-platedOptical facePMMA | Housing |
| Housing | brass, nickel-plated |
| Optical face | PMMA |
| Mass | 60 g |
| Dimensions | |
| Length65 mmDiameter18 mm | Length |
| Length | 65 mm |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
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