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Part Number: 6013263
Photoelectric Sensor Model: VTE18-4P4240
OEM Spec Ref 

Features

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Sensor/ detection principle Photoelectric proximity sensor, Energetic
Dimensions (W x H x D) 18 mm x 18 mm x 78 mm
Housing design (light emission) Cylindrical
Housing length 78 mm
Thread diameter (housing) M18 x 1
Optical axis Axial
Sensing range max. 5 mm … 400 mm 1)
Sensing range 5 mm … 350 mm
Focus Approx. 2.8°
Type of light Infrared light
Light source LED 2)
Light spot size (distance) Ø 20 mm (400 mm)
Angle of dispersion Approx. 2.8°
Adjustment Potentiometer, 270° (Sensing range)

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  • 1) Object with 90 % reflectance (referred to standard white, DIN 5033).
  • 2) Average service life: 100,000 h at TU = +25 °C.

 

Mechanics/electronics

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Supply voltage 10 V DC … 30 V DC 1)
Ripple ± 10 % 2)
Current consumption 30 mA 3)
Switching output PNP 4)
Switching mode Light/dark switching 4)
Switching mode selector Selectable via L/D control cable
Output current Imax. ≤ 100 mA
Response time ≤ 2 ms 5)
Switching frequency 250 Hz 6)
Connection type Male connector M12, 4-pin
Circuit protection 7)

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Protection class III
Weight 120 g
Housing material Metal, Nickel-plated brass
Optics material Plastic, PMMA
Enclosure rating IP67
Ambient operating temperature –25 °C … +70 °C
UL File No. NMFT2.E175606

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  • 1) Limit values.
  • 2) May not exceed or fall below Uv tolerances.
  • 3) Without load.
  • 4) Control wire open: dark switching D.ON.
  • 5) Signal transit time with resistive load.
  • 6) With light/dark ratio 1:1.
  • 7) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected.
  • 8) B = inputs and output reverse-polarity protected.
  • 9) C = interference suppression.
  • 10) D = outputs overcurrent and short-circuit protected.