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Retroreflective sensor with polarization filter VL18-54-MS/40a/118/128
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Release date: 2018-07-27 11:38 Date of issue: 2018-07-27 800117_eng.xml
Technical data
General specifications
Effective detection range 0 ... 3.5 m
Threshold detection range 4 m
Reference target H50 reflector
Light source LED
Light type modulated visible red light , 632 nm
Polarization filter yes
Diameter of the light spot 160 mm at a distance of 3500 mm
Angle of divergence 3 °
Optical face lateral
Ambient light limit 30000 Lux ; according to EN 60947-5-2:2007
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
< 25 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 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 ... 70 °C (-13 ... 158 °F)
Storage temperature -30 ... 70 °C (-22 ... 158 °F)
Relative humidity 90 % , noncondensing
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
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
CPZ18B03
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