Retroreflective sensor VL18-54-M-LAS/32/40a/82b/118
- M18 threaded housing made of brass, nickel plated
- Visible red light, pulsed LASER light
- Array control panel with highly visible LED display
- Flashing power on LED in case of short-circuit
- Multiple device installation possible, no mutual interference (no cross-talk)
- Not sensitive to ambient light, even with switched energy saving lamps
- Protection class II
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Datasheet excerpt: Technical data of VL18-54-M-LAS/32/40a/82b/118
| Product Description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Retroreflective sensor with polarization filter | ||
| General specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Effective detection range | 0 ... 18 m | |
| Reflector distance | 0.06 ... 18 m | |
| Threshold detection range | 20 m | |
| Reference target | H85 reflector | |
| Light source | laser diode | |
| Light type | modulated visible red light | |
| Polarization filter | yes | |
| Laser nominal ratings | ||
| Note | LASER LIGHT , DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM | |
| Laser class | 1 | |
| Wave length | 655 nm | |
| Beam divergence | 7.5 mrad | |
| Pulse length | 4 µs | |
| Repetition rate | 11.91 kHz | |
| max. pulse energy | 2.25 nJ | |
| Diameter of the light spot | 150 mm x 100 mm at a distance of 12 m | |
| Angle of divergence | 1 ° | |
| Optical face | frontal | |
| Ambient light limit | 30000 Lux | |
| Hysteresis | < 15 % | |
| Functional safety related parameters | ||
| MTTFd | 700 a | |
| Mission Time (TM) | 20 a | |
| Diagnostic Coverage (DC) | 0 % | |
| Indicators/operating means | ||
| Operation indicator | LED green, flashes in case of short-circuit | |
| Function indicator | LED yellow, light with free light beam , flashes when falling short of the stability control , OFF when light beam is interrupted | |
| Control elements | Sensitivity adjuster, light/dark switch | |
| Electrical specifications | ||
| Operating voltage | 10 ... 30 V DC , class 2 | |
| No-load supply current | < 20 mA | |
| Protection class | II , rated voltage ≤ 50 V AC with pollution degree 1-2 according to IEC 60664-1 | |
| Output | ||
| Pre-fault indication output | 1 PNP, inactive when falling short of the stability control | |
| Switching type | light/dark on, switchable | |
| Signal output | 1 PNP output, short-circuit protected, reverse polarity protected, open collector | |
| Switching voltage | 30 V DC | |
| Switching current | max. 200 mA | |
| Voltage drop | ≤ 2.5 V DC | |
| Switching frequency | 500 Hz | |
| Response time | 1 ms | |
| Conformity | ||
| Product standard | EN 60947-5-2 | |
| Compliance with standards and directives | ||
| Standard conformity | ||
| Laser class | IEC 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 | |
| Approvals and certificates | ||
| UL approval | cULus Listed, Type 1 enclosure | |
| CCC approval | CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V | |
| Ambient conditions | ||
| Ambient temperature | -25 ... 55 °C (-13 ... 131 °F) | |
| Storage temperature | -30 ... 70 °C (-22 ... 158 °F) | |
| Mechanical specifications | ||
| Degree of protection | IP67 | |
| Connection | 4-pin, M12 x 1 connector | |
| Material | ||
| Housing | brass, nickel-plated | |
| Optical face | PMMA | |
| Mass | 60 g | |
Documents: VL18-54-M-LAS/32/40a/82b/118
| Instruction leaflets | Language | File Type | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instruction leaflet / Beipackzettel | ALL | 552 KB |
CAD+CAE: VL18-54-M-LAS/32/40a/82b/118
| CAD | File Type | File Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-D model in IGS format / 3-D-Modell im IGS-Format | IGS | 103 KB | |
| 3-D model in STP format / 3-D-Modell im STP-Format | STP | 73 KB | |
| CAD Portal / CAD Portal | LINK | --- | |
| EPLAN | |||
| EPLAN Data Portal / EPLAN Data Portal | LINK | --- | |
| EPLAN macro P+F.VL18-54-M-LAS_32_40a_82b_118 / EPLAN-Makro P+F.VL18-54-M-LAS_32_40a_82b_118 | EDZ | 50 KB | |
Approvals+Certificates: VL18-54-M-LAS/32/40a/82b/118
| Statements of compliance | Certificate No. | File Type | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU-Declaration of conformity / EU-Konformitätserklärung | DOC-0537B | 185 KB | |
| Certificates | |||
| EU Pepperl+Fuchs | PF08CERT1242 | 442 KB | |
| US CA UL General Purpose | E87056 | LINK | --- |
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