Date of issue 08/13/2012
433
For detailed data and product description refer to the data sheets at
Photoelectric Sensors,
Standard Sensors,
retroreflective sensors
2
.1.3
Technical Data
Electrical Connection
❍
= light on,
●
= dark on
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L
D
lc
lt
l1
Model Number
VL18-54-MS/40a/118/128
Polarization filter
✔
Sensitivity adjustment
✔
Light/dark switch
✔
Threshold detection range
4
m
Effective detection range
0 ... 3.5
m
Reference target
H50 reflector
Light type
modulated visible red light , 632 nm
Optical face
lateral
Operating voltage
10 ... 30
V DC , class 2
No-load supply current
< 25 mA
Signal output
Push-pull (4 in 1) output short-circuit protected overvoltage pro-
tected
Switching type
light/dark on, switchable
Switching current
max. 200 mA
Switching frequency
500
Hz
Ambient temperature
-25 ... 70
°C (-13 ... 158 °F)
Material
Housing
brass, nickel-plated
Optical face
PMMA
Protection degree
IP67
Connection
connector M12 x 1, 4-pin
Approvals and Certificates
Protection class
II
UL approval
cULus Listed, Type 1 enclosure
CCC approval
Products with a maximum operating voltage of
36
V do not
bear a CCC marking because they do not require approval.
Dimensions
Length L [mm]
78
Diameter D [mm]
18
Cap length l
1
[
mm]
15
Connector area l
c
[
mm]
13
LED position
Pos. B
CPZ18B03
For Series CP18 Threaded Photoelectric Sensors
BF 18
Mounting flange, 18 mm
BF 18-F
Mounting flange with dead stop, 18 mm
BF 5-30
Universal mounting bracket for cylindrical sensors with a diameter of
5 ... 30
mm
V1-G-2M-PUR
Cable socket, M12, 4-pin, PUR cable
V1-W-2M-PUR
Cable socket, M12, 4-pin, PUR cable
This and more accessories can be found in chapter 10
See pages from 974 ... for cordsets
See pages 1074 ... for mounting aids
Accessories
Retroreflective sensor
cylindrical, Ø 18 mm
Polarized type
Cylindrical threaded housing, side
view
Nickel-plated brass housing
DC sensor
Discrete output
Connector version
Visible red light
Properties
Option 40a/118/128
+UB
n.c.
1
2
3
0
V
4
Q
VL18-54-MS/40a/118/128
1
3
4
2
1
BN
2
WH
3
BU
4
BK
Wire colors in accordance with EN 60947-5-2
(
brown)
(
white)
(
blue)
(
black)
