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Thru-beam sensor GD18/GV18/73/120

GD18/GV18/73/120
  • Efficient Line in a short M18 plastic housing for standard applications
  • Very high detection range
  • 4 LEDs indicator for 360° visibility
  • Version with front optical face
  • DC voltage version

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  GD18/GV18/73/120

Product Description
Thru-beam sensor, M18 threaded housing design, plastic housing, front optical face, 20 m detection range, red light, light/dark on, DC version, 2 PNP outputs, M12 plug
System components
EmitterGD18/159
ReceiverGV18/73/120
General specifications
Effective detection range0 ... 20 m
Threshold detection range25 m
Light sourceLED
Light typemodulated visible red light , 640 nm
Diameter of the light spotapprox. 1300 mm at 25 m
Opening angleapprox. 3 °
Optical facefrontal
Ambient light limit30000 Lux
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd630 a
Mission Time (TM)20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)0 %
Indicators/operating means
Operation indicatorLED green, statically lit Power on
Function indicatorReceiver: LED yellow, lights up when light beam is free, flashes when falling short of the operating reserve ; OFF when light beam is interrupted
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage10 ... 30 V DC
No-load supply current< 20 mA
Output
Switching typelight/dark on
Signal output2 PNP, complementary, short-circuit protected, open collectors
Switching voltagemax. 30 V DC
Switching currentmax. 100 mA
Voltage drop≤ 1.5 V DC
Switching frequency500 Hz
Response time≤ 1 ms
Conformity
Product standardEN 60947-5-2
Approvals and certificates
Protection classII, Rated insulation voltage ≤ 50 V AC with pollution degree 1-2 according to IEC 60664-1
UL approvalcULus Listed, Class 2 Power Source, Type 1 enclosure
CCC approvalCCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature-25 ... 60 °C (-13 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature-40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... 158 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Degree of protectionIP67
Connection4-pin, M12 x 1 connector
Material
HousingPC
Optical facePMMA
Connectorplastic
Massapprox. 10 g per device
Dimensions
Length43.9 mm
Diameter18 mm
Thread sizeM18

Classifications

SystemClasscode
ECLASS 13.027270901
ECLASS 12.027270901
ECLASS 11.027270901
ECLASS 10.0.127270901
ECLASS 9.027270901
ECLASS 8.027270901
ECLASS 5.127270901
ETIM 9.0EC002716
ETIM 8.0EC002716
ETIM 7.0EC002716
ETIM 6.0EC002716
ETIM 5.0EC002716
UNSPSC 12.139121528

Details: GD18/GV18/73/120

Function

The GLV/GLK18 series sensors help improve the efficiency of machines and systems. The design of the M18 plastic housing, the connection technology, and sensor properties are highly standardized. Concentrating on the key sensor requirements has produced a robust and reliable product series for DC and AC/DC voltage systems without any over-engineering. The mounting set included in the scope of delivery and the optimized potentiometer design ensure fast assembly and easy configuration.

Product Documentation: GD18/GV18/73/120

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Brief InstructionsLanguageFile TypeFile Size
Instruction leaflet / BeipackzettelALLPDF455 KB

Design / Simulation: GD18/GV18/73/120

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CADLanguageFile TypeFile Size
CAD 3-D / CAD 3-DALLSTP657 KB
CAD Portal / CAD PortalALLLINK---

Approvals: GD18/GV18/73/120

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Declaration of ConformityCertificate No.LanguageFile TypeFile Size
EU Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / EU-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-0066EALLPDF310 KB
UK Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / UK-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-5333ALLPDF306 KB

Associated Products: GD18/GV18/73/120

Accessories

Mounting flange, 18 mmfa

Universal mounting bracket for cylindrical sensors with a diameter of 5 ... 30 mmfa

Female cordset single-ended M12 straight A-coded, 4-pin, PUR cable greyfa

Female cordset single-ended M12 angled A-coded, 4-pin, PUR cable greyfa
Mounting Bracket with swivel nutfa
Plastic mounting adapter, 18 mmfa
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