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Fiber optic sensor VL18LL-M/40a/118/128

VL18LL-M/40a/118/128
  • Strong metallic housing in cylindrical shape M18 x 1
  • Degree of protection IP67
  • Not sensitive to ambient light, even with switched energy saving lamps
  • Multiple device installation possible, no mutual interference (no cross-talk)
  • M12 plug connection
  • Protection class 2

Please note: All product-related documents, such as certificates, declarations of conformity, etc., which were issued prior to the conversion under the name Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH or Pepperl+Fuchs AG, also apply to Pepperl+Fuchs SE.

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Datasheet excerpt: Technical data of  VL18LL-M/40a/118/128

Product Description
Fiber optic sensor for glass fiber optics
General specifications
Sensor rangeup to 70 mm
(LMR 18-3,2-1,0-K4)
Detection rangeup to 300 mm
(LME 18-2,3-0,5-K3)
Light sourceLED, 650 nm visible red light
Light typemodulated visible red light
Opening angle26 °
Optical facefrontal
Ambient light limit30000 Lux
Hysteresis< 15 %
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd700 a
Mission Time (TM)20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)0 %
Indicators/operating means
Operation indicatorLED green, flashes in case of short-circuit
Function indicatorLED yellow, lights up with receiver lit
Control elementsSensitivity adjuster, light/dark switch
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage10 ... 30 V DC , class 2
Ripple10 %
No-load supply current< 35 mA
Protection classII , rated voltage ≤ 50 V AC with pollution degree 1-2 according to IEC 60664-1
Output
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 drop≤ 2.5 V DC
Switching frequency500 Hz
Response time1 ms
Conformity
Product standardEN 60947-5-2
Approvals and certificates
EAC conformityTR CU 020/2011
UL approvalcULus Listed, Type 1 enclosure
CCC approvalCCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature-25 ... 70 °C (-13 ... 158 °F)
Storage temperature-30 ... 70 °C (-22 ... 158 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Degree of protectionIP67
ConnectionM12 connector, 4-pin
Material
Housingbrass, nickel-plated
Optical faceplastic
Mass60 g
Dimensions
Length65 mm
Diameter18 mm

Classifications

SystemClasscode
ECLASS 13.027270905
ECLASS 12.027270905
ECLASS 11.027270905
ECLASS 10.0.127270905
ECLASS 9.027270905
ECLASS 8.027270905
ECLASS 5.127270905
ETIM 9.0EC002651
ETIM 8.0EC002651
ETIM 7.0EC002651
ETIM 6.0EC002651
ETIM 5.0EC002651
UNSPSC 12.139121528

Details: VL18LL-M/40a/118/128

Product Documentation: VL18LL-M/40a/118/128

Language Selection:
Brief InstructionsLanguageFile TypeFile Size
Fiber optics for VL18LL fiber optic amplifierENGPDF211 KB
Instruction leaflet / BeipackzettelALLPDF366 KB

Design / Simulation: VL18LL-M/40a/118/128

Language Selection:
CADLanguageFile TypeFile Size
CAD 3-D / CAD 3-DALLSTP73 KB
CAD Portal / CAD PortalALLLINK---

Approvals: VL18LL-M/40a/118/128

Language Selection:
CertificatesCertificate No.LanguageFile TypeFile Size
Canada USA UL Ordinary LocationUL-US-L87056-11-01805002-1 / UL-CA-L87056-31-01805002-1ALLPDF502 KB
Canada USA UL Ordinary LocationE87056ALLLINK---
Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / EU-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-0537CALLPDF309 KB
UK Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / UK-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-5342ALLPDF229 KB

Associated Products: VL18LL-M/40a/118/128

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