Serviceline Information


  • 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)
  • Not sensitive to ambient light, even with switched energy saving lamps
  • Protection class II

Datasheet as PDF in following languages:


Technical Data: VT18-8-400-M-LAS/32/40a/118

Product Description
Diffuse mode sensor
General specifications
Detection range0 ... 400 mm , adjustable
Light sourcelaser diode
Light typemodulated visible red light
Laser nominal ratings
Laser class1
Wave length655 nm
Diameter of the light spotapprox. 0.5 mm at a distance of 120 mm
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd700 a
Mission Time (TM)20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)0 %
Indicators/operating means
Function displayLED yellow, lights up with receiver lit
ControlsDetection range adjuster, light/dark switch
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage10 ... 30 V DC , class 2
Output
Switching typelight/dark on, switchable
Signal output1 PNP output, short-circuit protected, reverse polarity protected, open collector
Compliance with standards and directives
Directive conformityEMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Standard conformity
Product standardEN 60947-5-2:2007
IEC 60947-5-2:2007
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
Mechanical specifications
Protection degreeIP67
Connectionconnector M12 x 1, 4-pin (Vario-Quick quick connect technology)

Documents: VT18-8-400-M-LAS/32/40a/118

Instruction leafletsLanguageFile TypeFile Size
Beipackzettel/Instruction leafletALLPDF557 KB
Product information
Cellule photoélectrique en diamètre 18 mmFRAPDF1097 KB
Product information M18 Threaded Light Beam SwitchesITAPDF1863 KB
Perfect All Round - Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensors in M18 HousingsENGPDF702 KB
Rundum perfekt - Gewindelichtschranken im M18-GehäuseGERPDF696 KB

CAD+CAE: VT18-8-400-M-LAS/32/40a/118

CADFile TypeFile Size
3D Modell/3D modelIGS103 KB
3D Modell/3D modelSTP73 KB

Approvals+Certificates: VT18-8-400-M-LAS/32/40a/118

CertificatesCertificate No.File TypeFile Size
US CA UL General PurposeE87056LINK---
EU Pepperl+FuchsPF08CERT1242PDF442 KB

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BF 18Mounting flange
BF 18-FMounting flange
BF 5-30Mounting flange