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VDM18-100/32/105/122 Distance sensor
Key Benefits at a Glance
- Analog output 4 mA ... 20 mA
- High resolution
- Very fast response characteristic, suitable for rapid scanning process




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Technical data of VDM18-100/32/105/122
Universal distance sensor, measurement to object, 100 mm detection range, red laser light, laser class 2, PNP output, analog output, control input, M12 plug |
Measuring range | 30 ... 100 mm | ||||||||||
Light source | laser diode typ. service life 50,000 h at Ta = +40 °C | ||||||||||
Light type | modulated visible red light | ||||||||||
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Light spot representation | approx. 1.5 mm x 3.25 mm at 100 mm | ||||||||||
Measuring method | Laser triangulation | ||||||||||
Ambient light limit | ≤ 5000 Lux |
Linearity error | 0.25 % of the measuring range | |
Repeat accuracy | R | < 0.25 % of the measured value |
Resolution | < 0.1 % of the measuring range | |
Temperature drift | < 0.02 % / °C |
Operation indicator | LED green | |
Function indicator | 2 yellow LEDs: Switching status (each output) , 4 green LEDs: Operating mode | |
Control elements | Control panel : Adjuster for switch point , Operating mode , Analog output ( S - Set , T - Toggle ) | |
Parameterization indicator | LED red |
Operating voltage | UB | 18 ... 30 V DC |
No-load supply current | I0 | ≤ 40 mA at 24 V DC |
Protection class | II , rated voltage ≤ 50 V DC | |
Time delay before availability | tv | ≤ 300 ms |
Control input | Laser off (HIGH +UB) , Keypad lock (LOW 0 V) |
Signal output | 1 PNP output, short-circuit protected, reverse polarity protected, open collector | |
Switching current | max. 100 mA | |
Measurement output | 1 analog output 4 ... 20 mA, short-circuit/overload protected , Rmax = 500 Ohm | |
Switching frequency | f | ≤ 1 kHz |
Response time | 0.4 ms |
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UL approval | cULus Listed | |
Approvals | CE, cULus |
Ambient temperature | -10 ... 60 °C (14 ... 140 °F) | |
Storage temperature | -20 ... 80 °C (-4 ... 176 °F) |
Degree of protection | IP67 | ||||||||||
Connection | 5-pin, M12 x 1 plastic connector | ||||||||||
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Mass | approx. 43 g | ||||||||||
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