# Photoelectric Sensor, 400mm, PNP/SPST-NO/SPST-NC, Diffuse Reflective, 10 to 30 VDC, PA18CAD04 Series
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**SKU**: PA18CAD04PAM1WS
**Manufacturer**: CARLO GAVAZZI
**Price**: €32.2400
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 50 days (indicative)
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Product Range | PA18 Series |
| Sensing Method | Diffuse Reflective |
| Connection Method | 4 Pin M12 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 400mm |
| Sensor Output Type | PNP / SPST-NO / SPST-NC |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |
## Datasheet
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**Photoelectrics Diffuse-reflective Type PA18CAD04...WS, DC**
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• Miniature sensor range
• Range: 0.4 m
• Sensitivity adjustment by potentiometer
• Modulated, red light 625 nm
• Supply voltage: 10 to 30 VDC
• Output: 100 mA, NPN or PNP, N.O & N.C.
• Degree of protection IP67, IP69K
• Cable and plug versions
• Excellent EMC performance
• Wide detection angle - short blind zone
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- **Sensitivity adjustment by potentiometer**
- **Output: 100 mA, NPN or PNP, N.O & N.C.**
- **LED indication for output, stability and power ON**
- **Protection: reverse polarity, short circuit and transients**
- **Wide detection angle - short blind zone**
**Product Descri tion Orderin Ke p g y PA18CAD04PAM1WS** The PA18CAD04...WS is performance-size ratio. **Type** part of a family of inexpenThe potentiometer used for **Housing style** sive general purpose diffuse adjustment of the sensitivi- **Housing size** reflective sensors in industrity makes the sensors highly **Housing material** al standard 18 mm cylindriflexible. The output type is **Housing type** cal ABS housing. NPN or PNP and the output **Detection principle** The sensors are useful in switching function is NO and **Sensing distance** applications where high-acNC. **Output type** curacy detection as well as The sensor is characterized **Output configuration** ~~=~~ small size is required. by a wide detection angle as **Connection type** Compact housing and high well as a short blind zone. **Sensitive adjustment**
The sensors are useful in applications where high-accuracy detection as well as small size is required. Compact housing and high power LED for excellent
## **T e Selection yp**
|**Housing style**|**Range**|**Connection**|
|---|---|---|
||**Sn**||
|M18|0.4 m|Cable|
|M18|0.4 m|Plug|
|**Ordering no.**|**Ordering no.**|
|---|---|
|**NPN**|**PNP**|
|**Make & break switching**|**Make & break switching**|
|**PA 18 CAD 04 NAWS**|**PA 18 CAD 04 PAWS**|
|**PA 18 CAD 04 NAM1WS**|**PA 18 CAD 04 PAM1WS**|
**Specifications** according to EN60947-5-2
|**Rated operating distance**(Sn) Up to 0.4 m,|) Up to 0.4 m,|
|---|---|
||reference target Kodak test|
|**Blind zone**
**Sensitivity control**
Electrical adjustment
Mecanical adjustment
Adjustable distance
**Temperature drift**
**Hysteresis**(H)
(differential travel)
**Rated operational volt.**(UB)
**Ripple**(Urpp)
**Output current**
Continuous (Ie)
Short-time (I)
**No load supply current**(Io)
**Minimum operational current**(Im)|card R27, white, 90%
reflective,100 x 100 mm
0 mm @ Snmax.
Adjustable by potentiometer
210˚
240˚
30-400 mm
≤ 0.2%/ºC
≤ 20%
10 to 30 VDC(ripple included)
≤ 10%
≤ 100 mA
≤ 100 mA
(max. load capacity100 nF)
≤ 15 mA @ 24 VDC
0.5 mA|
|**OFF-state current**(Ir)|≤ 100µA|
|**Voltage drop**(Ud)|≤ 2.0 VDC @ 100 mA|
|**Protection**|Short-circuit, reverse|
|---|---|
||polarityand transients|
|**Light source**|InGaAlP,LED,625 nm|
|**Light type**|Red,modulated|
|**Emitter angle**|±16º @ half sensing distan-|
|ce||
|**Light spot**|120 x 160 mm @ 200 mm|
|**Ambient light**|30.000 lux|
||incandescent lamp|
|**Operating frequency**|500 Hz|
|**Response time**||
|OFF-ON (tON)|≤ 1.0 ms|
|ON-OFF(tOFF)|≤ 1.0 ms|
|**Power ON delay **(tv)|≤ 100 ms|
|**Output function**||
|Type|NPN or PNP|
|Switchingfunction|NO and NC|
|**Indication**||
|Output ON|LED, yellow|
|Signal stability and power ON|LED, green (see curve for|
||condition of stability)|
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## **Specifications (cont.)**
|**Environment**
**Housing material**||||
|---|---|---|---|
|Installation category
III (IEC 60664/60664A;
Body||ABS, grey||
|60947-1)
Front material||PMMA, red||
|Degree of pollution
3 (IEC 60664/60664A;
Cable gland||POM, Black||
|60947-1)
Trimmer shaft||POM, Dark Grey||
|Degree ofprotection
IP 67,IP 69K*
Locknuts||PBTP, black||
|**Ambient temperature**
Operating
-25°to +60°C (-13°to +140°F)
Mountingbracket
**Connection**||PPA,black||
|Storage
-40°to +70°C(-40°to +158°F)
Cable||PVC, grey, 2 m||
|**Vibration**
10 to 150 Hz, 1 mm/15 G
(IEC 60068-2-6)
**Shock**
30 g / 11ms, 3 pos, 3 neg
per axis
(IEC 60068-2-6,60068-2-32)
**Rated insulation voltage**
500 VAC (rms)
IEC protection class III
Plug
**Weight**
**CE-marking**
**Approvals**
~~DS —— ~~||4 x 0.25 mm2, Ø = 4.5 mm
M12, 4-pin
(CON.14NF..W series)
With cable: 85 g
Withplug: 25g
Yes
cULus (UL508)
supply class 2
~~li~~||
|* The IP69K test according to DIN 40050-9 for high-pressure, high-temperature wash-down applications.||* The IP69K test according to DIN 40050-9 for high-pressure, high-temperature wash-down applications.
90°||
|The sensor must not only be dust tight (IP6X), but also able to withstand high-pressure and steam cleaning.
The sensor is exposed to high pressure water from a spray nozzle that is fed with 80°C water at 8’000–
10’000 KPa (80–100bar) and a flow rate of 14–6L/min. The nozzle is held 100 –150 mm from the sensor at
angles of 0°, 30°, 60° and 90° for 30s each. The test device sits on a turntable that rotates with a speed of 5
times per minute. The sensor must not suffer any damaging effects from the high pressure water in appea-
rance and function.||The sensor must not only be dust tight (IP6X), but also able to withstand high-pressure and steam cleaning.
The sensor is exposed to high pressure water from a spray nozzle that is fed with 80°C water at 8’000–
10’000 KPa (80–100bar) and a flow rate of 14–6L/min. The nozzle is held 100 –150 mm from the sensor at
angles of 0°, 30°, 60° and 90° for 30s each. The test device sits on a turntable that rotates with a speed of 5
60°
30°
0°
ex.
=||
## **O eration Dia ram p g**
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tv = Power ON delay
ON
Power supply OFF a
Present
Object (Target) Not Present
a
ON Tv
Break Output (N.C.) OFF icc
ON Tv
Make Output (N.O.) OFF E e Lee LLU Ee OO LS Lee
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## **Wiring Diagrams**
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NPN PNP
1 BN ° V 1 BN + V
4 BK
2 WH
2 WH
4 BK
3 BU V GND V GND
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## **Si nal Stabilit Indication g y**
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Excess Gain
1.1 Operation level x 1.1
1.0 Operation level
0.9 Operation level x 0.9
Time
Green LED ON
Yellow LED ON
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## **APA18-MB1**
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10
Ø 27
Ø 27
10
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## **Detection Diagram**
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Sensor
Y
X R27Kodac test card Distance [inches]
0 3.9 7.9 11.8 15.7 19.7 23.6
60 0.20
40 0.13
20 0.07
0 0
-20 -0.07
-40 -0.13
-60 -0.20
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
Sensing range [mm]
[mm]
[inches]
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## **Excess Gain**
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Distance [inches]
0 2.0 3.9 5.9 7.9 9.8 11.8 13.8 15.7 17.7 19.7
1000
100
10
1
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
Distance [mm]
Excess Gain
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## **Dimensions**
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Cable version Plug version
Sensitivity Control 240° Operation Indicator (Yellow) Sensitivity Control 240° Operation Indicator (Yellow)
3 30 6.3 15 3 30 10.8 15
Emitter Emitter
M12x1 Plug
Optical Axis
20.5 8.1 Optical Axis Receiver 0.6 20.5 8.1 Power and Stability Receiver 0.6
39.3 Power and Stability 43.8 Indicator (Green)
Indicator (Green)
Ø 9.9
Ø 4.5
3.5 3.5
3.5 3.5
M18 x 1 M18 x 1
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## **Mountin S stems g y**
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Jx \
M18 Locknut
APA18-MB1
Min. 1.0 mmMax. 4.5 mm
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PA18 mounting with a combination of 1 x APA18-MB1 and 1 x M18 locknut. Maximum torque 0.9 NM
PA18 mounting with a combination of 2 x M18 locknuts. Maximum torque 2.0 NM
## **Installation Hints**
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To avoid interference from inductive voltage / Relief of the cable strain Protection of the sensing face Sensor mounted on a mobile carrier
current peaks, separate the proximity switch
cables from any other power cables. E.g.
Engine, contactor or solenoid cables
Incorrect Incorrect
Incorrect
Correct Correct
> 100 mm
A proximity switch should not serve Any repetitive flexing of the
The cable should not be pulled as mechanical stop cable should be avoided
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## **Deliver Contents y**
- Photoelectric switch: PA 18 CAD04...WS
## **Accessories**
- Connector type CON.14NF..W series
- Installation instruction on plastic bag
- Screwdriver
- Mounting bracket APA18-MB1
- 2 M18 locknuts
- **Packaging:** Plastic bag
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