# Photoelectric Sensor, 3mm, Digital - PNP/NPN, Infrared LED, Retroreflective, M12 Connector

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/ER1830PPAS-1/photoelectric-sensor-3mm-digital-pnp-npn-infrared
**SKU**: ER1830PPAS-1
**Manufacturer**: CARLO GAVAZZI
**Price**: €84.6100
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 65 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Ip Rating | IP67 |
| Output Type | Digital - PNP / NPN |
| Sensor Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Light Source | Infrared LED |
| Product Range | ER Series |
| Qualification | - |
| Sensing Method | Retroreflective |
| Connection Method | M12 Connector |
| Supply Voltage Max | 40V |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10V |
| Sensing Distance Max | 3mm |
| Operating Temperature Max | 60°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -20°C |

## Datasheet

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## **Photoelectrics Retro-reflective Type ER1830.PAS, DC, Metal-housing** 

- **Range: 3 m** 

- **Modulated infrared light** 

- **Supply voltage: 10 to 40 VDC** 

- **Output: 200 mA NPN or PNP** 

- **Make and break switching function, LED indication** 

- **Protection: Reverse polarity, short circuit, transients** 

- **High immunity to ambient light** 

- **Cable and plug versions** 

**Product Description Ordering Key ER 18 30 NPA S-1** Retro-reflective photoelectric tion. Short M18 metal housing **Type** switch with extended range for heavy duty applications. IP **Housing diameter** up to 3 m. Easily adjustable 67. Easy mounting. DC and **Range** sensitivity with 270° potenAC types, fully protected. **Output type** tiometer. LED output indica- **Housing material** ~~a~~ **Connection type T e Selection yp Housing Rated Ordering no. Ordering no. Ordering no. Ordering no. diameter operating NPN/cable NPN/plug PNP/cable PNP/plug dist. (Sn) Make & break swit. Make & break swit. Make & break swit. Make & break swit.** M18 3 m **ER 1830 NPAS ER 1830 NPAS-1 ER 1830 PPAS ER 1830 PPAS-1** 

## **S ecifications p** 

|**Rated operating dist.**(Sn)|Up to 3 m|
|---|---|
||Ref. reflector type ER4|
||∅84 mm|
|**Sensitivity**||
|Adjustable|270° single turnpot. meter|
|**Temperature drift**|0.4%/K|
|**Hysteresis**(H)||
|(Differential travel)<br>**Rated operational volt.**(UB)<br>**Ripple**(Urpp)<br>**Output current**<br>Continuous (Ie)<br>Short-time (I)<br>**No load supply current**(IO)|3 to 20%<br>10 to 40 VDC(ripple included)<br>Max. 10%<br>Max.  200 mA<br>200 mA,<br>max. load capacity100 nF<br>Max.  20 mA @ 200 mA|
|**Min. operational current**(Im)|0.5 mA|
|**OFF-state current**(Ir)|Max. 100μA|
|**Voltage drop **(Ud)<br>**Protection**<br>**Transient voltage**<br>**Power ON delay **(tv)|Max. 2.5 V<br>Reverse polarity, short circuit<br>overload,transients<br>1 kV/0.5 J<br>Typ. 100 ms|
|**Light source**|GaAlAs LED, 880 nm|
|**Light type**|Infrared, modulated|



|**Optical angle**|± 2.2°|
|---|---|
|**Light spot size**|150 mm at 2 m|
|**Ambient light**|Max. 10,000 lux|
|**Operating frequency **(f)|Max. 120 Hz,light/dark ratio 1:2|
|**Response time**||
|OFF-ON (tON)|≤3.2 ms|
|ON-OFF(tOFF)|≤5 ms|
|**Indication function**|Dark and light|
||(complementary switch)|
|Output ON|LED, yellow|
|**Environment**||
|Overvoltage category|III (IEC 60664/60664A; 60947-1)|
|Pollution degree|3 (IEC 60664/60664A; 60947-1)|
|Degree ofprotection|IP 67(IEC 60529;60947-1)|
|**Temperature**||
|Operating|-20° to +60°C (-4° to 140°F)|
|Storage|-30° to + 70°C(-22° to 158°F)|
|**Vibration**|10 to 150 Hz, 0.5 mm/7.5 g|
||(IEC 60068-2-6)|
|**Shock**|2 x 1 m & 100 x 0.5 m|
||(IEC 60068-2-32)|
|**Dielectric voltage **|600 VAC(IEC 60364-4-41)|
|**Housing material**||
|Body|Nickel plated brass|
|Front|Luran®, black|
|Cable end|Polyester, black|
|Nuts|Nickel plated brass|



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Specifications are subject to change without notice (08.02.06) 

**ER1830.PAS, DC** 

## **Specifications (cont.)** 

## **Dimensions** 

|**Connection**|||
|---|---|---|
|Cable|Grey,2 m, 4 x 0.35 mm|2 m, 4 x 0.35 mm2,|
||oilproof PVC||
|Plug|M12 x 1||
|Cables forplug (-1)|CON.1A-...series||
|**Weight**|||
|Cable version|140 g||
|Plugversion<br>**Approvals**<br>**CE-marking**<br>~~i~~|55g<br>UL,CSA<br>Yes<br>~~——~~|~~ts«iSY~~|



## **O eration Dia ram p g** 

~~ee~~ Power supply ~~cs~~ Object present, light beam interrupted Output ON: Break switching (NC), WH (2) F Tv 4 neee Make switching (NO), BK (4) Tv | 

## **Wiring Diagrams** 

## **Detection Diagram** 

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## **Installation Hints** 

## **Deliver Contents y** 

- Photoelectric switch: ER1830 

- 2 nuts 

- **Packaging:** plastic bag 

## **Accessories** 

- Reflectors: ER series 

- Connector type CON.1A../CON.14NF.. series 

- MB18A 

- APA18-RAR 

For further information refer to "Accessories" 

Specifications are subject to change without notice (08.02.06) 

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