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VS18/VSE18-M-LAS/40a/76a/118 Thru-beam sensor

Key Benefits at a Glance

  • M18 threaded housing made of brass, nickel plated
  • Detection of very small parts in the near range
  • Visible red light, pulsed LASER light
  • Focusable optical system
  • Array control panel with highly visible LED display
  • Flashing power on LED in case of short-circuit

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Product Compliance: United Kingdom – UKCA
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Product Compliance: USA - cULus
Product Compliance: Europe – CE
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Technical data of VS18/VSE18-M-LAS/40a/76a/118

Thru-beam sensor, M18 threaded housing design, nickel-coated brass housing, 60 m detection range, laser light, sensitivity adjuster, light/dark on, DC version, push-pull output, M12 plug
EmitterVS18-M-LAS/76a/118
ReceiverVSE18-M-LAS/40a/118/128
Effective detection range0 ... 60 m
Threshold detection range85 m
Light sourcelaser diode
Light typemodulated visible red light
Laser nominal ratings
NoteLASER LIGHT , DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
Laser class1
Wave length655 nm
Beam divergence11.7 mrad
Pulse length2 µs
Repetition rate50 kHz
max. pulse energy2.55 nJ
Diameter of the light spot100 mm x 100 mm at a distance of 85 m
Opening angleadjustable focal point
Optical facefrontal
Ambient light limit30000 Lux
HysteresisH< 15 %
MTTFd520 a
Mission Time (TM)20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)90 %
Operation indicatorLED green, flashes in case of short-circuit
Function indicatorLED yellow, light with free light beam , flashes when falling short of the operating reserve , OFF when light beam is interrupted (in receiver)
Control elementsSensitivity adjuster, light/dark switch (receiver)
Operating voltageUB10 ... 30 V DC , class 2
No-load supply currentI0Emitter: 20 mA , Receiver: 15 mA
Protection classII , rated voltage ≤ 50 V AC with pollution degree 1-2 according to IEC 60664-1
Test inputemitter deactivation at +UB
Switching typelight/dark on, switchable
Signal outputPush-pull (4 in 1) output short-circuit protected overvoltage protected
Switching voltage30 V DC
Switching currentmax. 200 mA
Voltage dropUd≤ 2.5 V DC
Switching frequencyf5000 Hz
Response time100 µs
Product standardEN 60947-5-2
Standard conformity
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
EAC conformityTR CU 020/2011
UL approvalcULus Listed, Type 1 enclosure
CCC approvalCCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Ambient temperature-25 ... 55 °C (-13 ... 131 °F)
Storage temperature-30 ... 70 °C (-22 ... 158 °F)
Shock resistanceb < 30 g, T < 11 ms
Degree of protectionIP67
Connection4-pin, M12 x 1 connector
Material
Housingbrass, nickel-plated
Optical faceplastic
Mass60 g (device)
Dimensions
Length65 mm
Diameter18 mm
General Notes