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VDM18-300/20/88/122/151 Distance sensor
Key Benefits at a Glance
- Analog output 4 mA ... 20 mA
- High resolution
- Very fast response characteristic, suitable for rapid scanning process
- Interface RS 485




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Technical data of VDM18-300/20/88/122/151
Universal distance sensor, measurement to object, 300 mm detection range, red laser light, laser class 2, RS485 interface, 2 x PNP outputs, analog output, M12 plug |
Measuring range | 80 ... 300 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. 2 mm x 4.5 mm at 300 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 |
Interface type | RS-485 |
Interfaces | RS-485 | |
Signal output | 2 PNP outputs, independent , short-circuit protected, reverse polarity protected | |
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 |
Ambient temperature | -10 ... 60 °C (14 ... 140 °F) | |
Storage temperature | -20 ... 80 °C (-4 ... 176 °F) |
Degree of protection | IP67 | ||||||||||
Connection | M12 connector, 8-pin | ||||||||||
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Mass | approx. 43 g | ||||||||||
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