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Retroreflective sensor with polarization filter VL18-54-M-LAS/40a/118/128
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Release date: 2018-07-27 11:37 Date of issue: 2018-07-27 800182_eng.xml
Technical data
General specifications
Effective detection range 0 ... 18 m
Reflector distance 0.06 ... 18 m
Threshold detection range 20 m
Reference target H85 reflector
Light source laser diode
Light type modulated visible red light
Polarization filter yes
Laser nominal ratings
Note LASER LIGHT , DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
Laser class 1
Wave length 655 nm
Beam divergence 7.5 mrad
Pulse length 4 µs
Repetition rate 11.91 kHz
max. pulse energy 2.25 nJ
Diameter of the light spot 150 mm x 100 mm at a distance of 12 m
Angle of divergence 1 °
Optical face frontal
Ambient light limit 30000 Lux
Hysteresis H < 15 %
Functional safety related parameters
MTTF
d
700 a
Mission Time (T
M
) 20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC) 0 %
Indicators/operating means
Operation indicator LED green, flashes in case of short-circuit
Function indicator LED yellow, light with free light beam , flashes when falling short
of the stability control , OFF when light beam is interrupted
Control elements Sensitivity adjuster, light/dark switch
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage U
B
10 ... 30 V DC , class 2
No-load supply current I
0
< 20 mA
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 Push-pull (4 in 1) output short-circuit protected overvoltage
protected
Switching voltage max. 30 V DC
Switching current max. 200 mA
Voltage drop U
d
≤ 2.5 V DC
Switching frequency f 500 Hz
Response time 1 ms
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
Housing brass, nickel-plated
Optical face PMMA
Mass 60 g
Compliance with standards and
directives
Directive conformity EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Standard conformity
Product standard EN 60947-5-2:2007
IEC 60947-5-2:2007
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
Approvals and certificates
UL approval cULus Listed, Type 1 enclosure
CCC approval CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Other suitable accessories can be found at
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Accessories
OMH-VL18
Mounting Bracket with swivel nut
BF 18
Mounting flange, 18 mm
BF 18-F
Plastic mounting adapter, 18 mm
BF 5-30
Universal mounting bracket for cylindrical
sensors with a diameter of 5 ... 30 mm
REF-MH23
Reflector with Micro-structure,
rectangular 23 mm x 13.8 mm, diagonal
mounting hole
REF-H85
Reflector, rectangular 84.5 mm x
84.5 mm, mounting holes
REF-H100
Reflector, rectangular 122 mm x 99.35
mm, mounting holes
ORR50
Reflector, rectangular 50.9 mm x 50.9
mm, mounting holes, fixing strap