# Contrast Sensor, 50mm, PNP, 100mA, 10 to 30VDC, KTM Series

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/KTM-LP22181P/contrast-sensor-50mm-pnp-100ma-10-to-30vdc-ktm
**SKU**: KTM-LP22181P
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Price**: €248.1900
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 71 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Photo Current | 100mA |
| Product Range | KTM Series |
| Sensing Range Max | 50mm |
| Sensor Output Type | PNP |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |

## Datasheet

📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:4411930/)

KTM-LP22181P KTM 

**CONTRAST SENSORS** 

**KTM-LP22181P | KTM** CONTRAST SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|
|KTM-LP22181P|1105835|
|Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/KTM<br>>||



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## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|12 mm x 31.5 mm x 21 mm|
|---|---|
|**Sensing distance**|≤ 50 mm|
|**Sensing distance tolerance**|± 30 mm|
|**Housing design**|Small|
|**Light source**|Laser, red1)|
|**Laser class**|I|
|**Wave length**|680 nm|
|**Light emission**|Long side of housing|
|**Light spot size**|Ø 1.7 mm (50 mm)|
|**Light spot direction**|Round|
|**Receiving filters**|None|
|**Max. web speed**|10 m/s2)|
|**Adjustment**|Teach-in button|
|**Teach-in mode**|2-point teach-in static/dynamic + proximity to mark<br>ET: Teach-in dynamic|



- 1) Average service life: 100,000 h at TU = +25 °C. 

- 2) At mark size = 1.5 mm. 

## Mechanics/electronics 

## **Supply voltage** 

10 V DC ... 30 V DC 

- 1) May not exceed or fall below Uv tolerances. 

- 2) Without load. 

- 3) With light/dark ratio 1:1. 

- 4) Signal transit time with resistive load. 

- 5) At supply voltage > 24 V, Imax = 50 mA. Imax is consumption count of all Qn. 

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|**Ripple**|≤ 5 Vpp 1)|
|---|---|
|**Current consumption**|< 35 mA2)|
|**Switching frequency**|4 kHz3)|
|**Response time**|0.125 ms4)|
|**Jitter**|57 µs|
|**Accuracy**|0.08 mm|
|**Switching output**|PNP|
|**Switching output (voltage)**|PNP: HIGH = UV≤ 2 V / LOW approx. 0 V|
|**Switching mode**|Light/dark switching|
|**Output current Imax.**|100 mA5)|
|**Input, dynamic teach-in (ET)**|PNP: Teach: U = 10,8 V ... < UV<br>PNP: Run: U < 2 V or open|
|**Retention time (ET)**|250 ms|
|**Time delay**|None|
|**Connection type**|Male connector M8, 4-pin|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Circuit protection**|UVconnections, reverse polarity protected<br>Output Q short-circuit protected<br>Interference pulse suppression|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP67|
|**Weight**|Approx. 11 g|
|**Housing material**|Plastic, ABS|
|**Optics material**|Plastic, PMMA|
|**Indication**|LED indicator green: power on<br>LED indicator, yellow: Status switching output Q|



- 1) May not exceed or fall below Uv tolerances. 

- 2) Without load. 

- 3) With light/dark ratio 1:1. 

- 4) Signal transit time with resistive load. 

- 5) At supply voltage > 24 V, Imax = 50 mA. Imax is consumption count of all Qn. 

## Ambient data 

|**Ambient operating temperature**|–20 °C ... +45 °C|
|---|---|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +70 °C|
|**Shock load**|According to IEC 60068|
|**UL File No.**|E181493|



## Classifications 

|**ECLASS 5.0**|27270906|
|---|---|
|**ECLASS 5.1.4**|27270906|
|**ECLASS 6.0**|27270906|
|**ECLASS 6.2**|27270906|
|**ECLASS 7.0**|27270906|
|**ECLASS 8.0**|27270906|
|**ECLASS 8.1**|27270906|



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|**ECLASS 9.0**|27270906|
|---|---|
|**ECLASS 10.0**|27270906|
|**ECLASS 11.0**<br>**ECLASS 12.0**|27270906<br>27270906|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC001820|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC001820|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC001820|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC001820|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|



## Connection/Pin assignment 

|**Connection type**||Male connector M8, 4-pin|
|---|---|---|
|**Pin assignment**|||
||BN 1|+ (L+)|
||WH 2|ET|
||BU 3|- (M)|
||BK 4|Q|



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- ③ Mounting holes M3 

- ④ Display and adjustment elements 

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## Adjustments 

Display and adjustment elements 

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③ LED green 

## Pin assignment 

Connection type. see table: Connection/PIN assignment 

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Male connector, M8, 4-pin, uncoded 

## Sensing distance 

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## Light spot size 

## KTM-Lxx2xxxx 

|Sensor<br>Ø 2.2<br>(0.09)<br>Ø 1.7<br>(0.07)<br>Ø 1.1<br>(0.04)<br>20<br>(0.79)<br>50<br>(1.97)<br>80<br>(3.15)<br>'<br>\<br>|<br>—|
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## Recommended accessories 

Other models and accessories www.sick.com/KTM 

|~~a ee~~|**Brief description**<br>~~ee~~|**Type**<br>~~ee~~|**Part no.**<br>~~ee~~|
|---|---|---|---|
|Plug connectors and cables<br>~~ee~~<br>~~a ee~~||||
||• **Connection type head A:**Female connector, M8, 4-pin, straight, A-coded<br>• **Connection type head B:**Flying leads<br>• **Signal type:**Sensor/actuator cable<br>• **Cable:**5 m, 4-wire, PVC<br>• **Description:**Sensor/actuator cable, unshielded<br>• **Application:**Zones with chemicals|YF8U14-<br>050VA3XLEAX|2095889|
||• **Connection type head A:**Female connector, M8, 4-pin, straight, A-coded<br>• **Connection type head B:**Male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded<br>• **Signal type:**Sensor/actuator cable<br>• **Cable:**5 m, 4-wire, PVC<br>• **Description:**Sensor/actuator cable, unshielded<br>• **Application:**Zones with chemicals|YF8U14-<br>050VA3M2A14|2096609|



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## SICK At A GlAnCe 

SICK is one of the leading manufacturers of intelligent sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications. A unique range of products and services creates the perfect basis for controlling processes securely and efficiently, protecting individuals from accidents and preventing damage to the environment. 

We have extensive experience in a wide range of industries and understand their processes and requirements. With intelligent sensors, we can deliver exactly what our customers need. In application centers in Europe, Asia and North America, system solutions are tested and optimized in accordance with customer specifications. All this makes us a reliable supplier and development partner. 

Comprehensive services complete our offering: SICK lifetime Services provide support throughout the machine life cycle and ensure safety and productivity. 

For us, that is “Sensor Intelligence.” 

## WOrldWIde preSenCe: 

Contacts and other locations www.sick.com 

SICK AG | Waldkirch | Germany | www.sick.com 



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