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Part Number: 6037477
Photoelectric Sensor Model: VTF180-2N41117
OEM Spec Ref 

Features

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Sensor/ detection principle Photoelectric proximity sensor, Background blanking
Dimensions (W x H x D) 18 mm x 18 mm x 62.5 mm
Housing design (light emission) Cylindrical
Housing length 62.5 mm
Thread diameter (housing) M18 x 1
Optical axis Axial
Sensing range max. 1 mm … 140 mm 1)
Sensing range 1 mm … 100 mm 1)
Focus 2)
Type of light Visible red light
Light source LED 3)
Light spot size (distance) Ø 8 mm (100 mm)
Wave length 645 nm
Adjustment Potentiometer, 270° (Sensing range)

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  • 1) Object with 90 % reflectance (referred to standard white, DIN 5033).
  • 2) Focused, focus approx. 7 mm at 60 mm .
  • 3) 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 NPN 4)
Switching mode Light/dark switching 4)
Switching mode selector Selectable via L/D control cable
Signal voltage NPN HIGH/LOW Approx. VS / < 1.8 V
Output current Imax. ≤ 100 mA
Response time ≤ 0.5 ms 5)
Switching frequency 1,000 Hz 6)
Connection type Cable, 4-wire, 2 m 7)
Cable material PVC
Conductor cross-section 0.18 mm²
Cable diameter Ø 3.8 mm
Circuit protection 8)

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Protection class III
Weight 62 g
Housing material Plastic, PBT/PC
Optics material Plastic, PMMA
Enclosure rating IP67
Items supplied Fastening nuts (2 x)
Special feature Focused optics
Ambient operating temperature –25 °C … +55 °C
Ambient storage temperature –40 °C … +70 °C

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  • 1) Limit values when operated in short-circuit protected network: max. 8 A.
  • 2) May not exceed or fall below Uv tolerances.
  • 3) Without load.
  • 4) Control wire open: light switching L.ON.
  • 5) Signal transit time with resistive load.
  • 6) With light/dark ratio 1:1.
  • 7) Do not bend below 0 °C.
  • 8) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected.
  • 9) B = inputs and output reverse-polarity protected.
  • 10) D = outputs overcurrent and short-circuit protected.