VL18-54-M/40A/118/128 PEPPERL & FUCHS, VL18-54-M/40A/118/128 Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: VL18-54-M/40A/118/128
• Description: Photoelectric Sensor
• Manufacturer: PEPPERL & FUCHS
• Type: Retroreflectiver

Specifications of VL18-54-M/40A/118/128

• Output Current: 200mA
• Supply Voltage Range Dc: 10V To 30V
• Sensor Housing: Cylindrical
• Sensor Input: Optical
• Supply Voltage Max: 30VDC
• Sensing Range Max: 3.5m
• Switch Terminals: Quick Connect
• Body Style: Cylindrical
• Brand/series: V18
• Current, Switching: 200 mA
• Function: Proximity
• Head Type: Straight
• Ip Rating: IP67
• Output: 4-in-1
• Primary Type: Photoelectric
• Range, Measurement: 3.5 m
• Sensing Mode: Retro-Reflective
• Technology: Photoelectric
• Termination: Quick Disconnect
• Voltage, Supply: 30 VDC
• Diameter: 18 mm
• Length: Right-Angle Sensing Head
• Operating Mode: L.O./D.O.
• Connection: 4-Pin Micro Conn.
• Housing Material: Polycarbonate; M18 × 1 Thread
• Operating Temperature: –13°F to +131°F
• Sealing: IP 67
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

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*NPN normally open, NPN normally closed, PNP normally open, or PNP
normally closed
†
See dimensional drawings for LED functions.
Specifications
SENSING RANGE
SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT
SENSING HEAD
MODEL NUMBER(S)
OUTPUT
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
VOLTAGE RIPPLE
LED(s)
CURRENT CONSUMPTION
OPERATING MODE
RESPONSE TIME
SWITCHING FREQUENCY
STANDARDS
PROTECTION (IEC)
LIGHT SOURCE DIAMETER
LIGHT SOURCE
AMBIENT LIGHT RESISTANCE
TEMPERATURE
RANGE
HOUSING MATERIAL
WEIGHT
APPROVALS
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
ADDITIONAL DATA
LOAD CURRENT
VOLTAGE DROP
SHORT CIRCUIT AND
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
REVERSE POLARITY
PROTECTION
Photoelectric Sensors
Diffuse Mode with Background Suppression
WORKING
STORAGE
LENS
/128
VT18-8-H-120-M/40a/65b/118/128
≈ 6 mm at a range of 120 mm
See pages 400-402
Visible red LED 660 nm
Nickel-plated brass
-13 ºF to +158 ºF
-22 ºF to +158 ºF
Light on/dark on
20-120 mm
EN 60947-5-2
200 mA max.
≤ 30,000 lux
10-30 VDC
≤ 35 mA
Straight
Yes (2)
4-in-1*
≤ 1.5 V
≤ 1 ms
500 Hz
PMMA
2.1 oz
disconnect
10%
IP67
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
—
type V1
Quick
†
Sensing Characteristics
120
100
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
80
60
40
20
5
4
3
2
1
0
0
Movement Characteristics
20
Effect of Target Color
on Sensing Distance
20
x
x
40
40
Adjusted detection distance X [mm]
Distance X [mm]
60
60
80
80
100
VT18-8-H-120-M
VT18-8-H-120-M
100
white 90%
gray 18%
black 6%
white 90%
gray 18%
black 6%
120
120