VL18-2T1460

Photo Sensor, 3.5 m, TRIAC, Retroreflective, 4 Pin M12 Connector, V18 Series

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Manufacturer: SICK
Product type:
SVHC: No SVHC (21-Jan-2025)
Product Range: V18 Series
Sensing Method: Retroreflective
Connection Method: 4 Pin M12 Connector
Sensing Range Max: 3.5m
Sensor Output Type: TRIAC

Delivery and price
Units per pack	50
Price	118.74 €
Current stock	10+
Lead time	30 days

Datasheet

VL18-2T1460 V18 

**CYLINDRICAL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**VL18-2T1460 | V18** CYLINDRICAL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

## **Type Part no.** ~~ee~~ 

**Type Part no.** VL18-2T1460 6022093 Other models and accessories www.sick.com/V18 

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## C€ PAs 

## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Functional principle**|Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor|
|---|---|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|18 mm x 18 mm x 92 mm|
|**Housing design (light emission)**|Cylindrical|
|**Housing length**|92 mm|
|**Thread diameter (housing)**|M18 x 1|
|**Optical axis**|Axial|
|**Sensing range max.**|0.005 m ... 3.5 m1)|
|**Sensing range**|0.01 m ... 3 m1)|
|**Focus**|6°|
|**Type of light**|Infrared light|
|**Light source**|LED2)|
|**Light spot size (distance)**|Ø 30 mm (3 m)|
|**Angle of dispersion**|6°|
|**Adjustment**|None|



1) Reflector C110A. 

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

## Mechanics/electronics 

|**Supply voltage UB**|20 V AC ... 253 V AC1)|
|---|---|
|**Mains frequency**|50 Hz, 60 Hz|
|**Current consumption**|30 mA2)|
|**Switching output**|TRIAC|



1) Limit values. 

2) Without load. 

- 3) Depending on supply voltage VS. 

- 4) Signal transit time with resistive load. 

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

6) C = interference suppression. 

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|**Switching mode**|Light switching|
|---|---|
|**Output current Imax.**|≤ 300 mA3)|
|**Response time**|≤ 20 ms4)|
|**Switching frequency**|25 Hz5)|
|**Connection type**|Male connector M12, 4-pin|
|**Circuit protection**|C6)|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Weight**|30 g|
|**Housing material**|Plastic, PBT/PC|
|**Optics material**|Plastic, PMMA|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP67|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–25 °C ... +60 °C|
|**UL File No.**|NMFT2.E175606|



1) Limit values. 

2) Without load. 

- 3) Depending on supply voltage VS. 

- 4) Signal transit time with resistive load. 

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

- 6) C = interference suppression. 

## Classifications 

|**eCl@ss 5.0**|27270902|
|---|---|
|**eCl@ss 5.1.4**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 6.0**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 6.2**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 7.0**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 8.0**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 8.1**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 9.0**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 10.0**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 11.0**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 12.0**|27270902|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002717|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|



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## Connection type 

## Connection diagram 

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① Connection cable 

- ② LED signal strength indicator 

- ③ Fastening nuts, 22 mm hex (included) 

- ④ Connector M12, 4- pin 

## Recommended accessories 

Other models and accessories www.sick.com/V18 

||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Mounting brackets and plates||||
|>|Mounting bracket for M18 sensors, steel, zinc coated, without mounting hardware|BEF-WN-M18|5308446|
||Universal mounting bracket for reflectors, steel, zinc coated|BEF-WN-REFX|2064574|
|Plug connectors and cables||||
|Ye|Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded<br>Head B: Flying leads<br>Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PVC, unshielded, 5 m|YF2A14-<br>050VB3XLEAX|2096235|
|%;,|Head A: male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight<br>Cable: unshielded|STE-1204-G|6009932|
|Reflectors||||
|a|Rectangular, screw connection, 51 mm x 61 mm, PMMA/ABS, Screw-on, 2 hole mount-<br>ing|P250|5304812|



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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

Updated at March 31, 2026

SICK is a globally recognized leader in factory and logistics automation technology, renowned for engineering advanced sensors and developing innovative digital services. Driven by a commitment to high precision, reliability, and versatility, the company provides the foundational components required to transform traditional manufacturing processes into intelligent, self-optimizing systems that adapt autonomously using real-time data. Our comprehensive selection of SICK products is heavily focused on their industry-leading sensing technologies. We offer a robust portfolio of light sensors designed to deliver exceptional accuracy and performance in demanding industrial environments. Furthermore, our extensive range features high-quality proximity sensors and switches, providing the dependable object detection essential for automated production, packaging, and material handling applications. To ensure seamless integration of these advanced sensor networks, our offering is complemented by specialized connectivity solutions such as SICK fiber optic lead assemblies. From consumer goods and electronics to logistics and automotive manufacturing, SICK delivers the cutting-edge automation technology necessary to maximize operational efficiency and maintain continuous, reliable performance across diverse industrial sectors.

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