VL18-3P3812

Photo Sensor, 3.7 m, PNP, Retroreflective, 10 to 30 VDC, Cable, 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: Cable
Sensing Range Max: 3.7m
Sensor Output Type: PNP
Supply Voltage DC Max: 30V
Supply Voltage DC Min: 10V

Delivery and price
Units per pack	50
Price	90.7 €
Current stock	10+
Lead time	30 days

Datasheet

VL18-3P3812 V18 

**CYLINDRICAL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**VL18-3P3812 | V18** CYLINDRICAL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|
|VL18-3P3812|6013633|
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Detailed technical data 

Features 

|**Functional principle**|Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor|
|---|---|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|18 mm x 18 mm x 60.6 mm|
|**Housing design (light emission)**|Cylindrical|
|**Housing length**|60.6 mm|
|**Thread diameter (housing)**|M18 x 1|
|**Optical axis**|Radial|
|**Sensing range max.**|0.05 m ... 3.7 m1)|
|**Sensing range**|0.05 m ... 3 m1)|
|**Focus**|Approx. 2.8°|
|**Type of light**|Visible red light|
|**Light source**|LED2)|
|**Light spot size (distance)**|Ø 150 mm (3 m)|
|**Angle of dispersion**|Approx. 2.8°|
|**Adjustment**|None|



1) Reflector C110A. 

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

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## Mechanics/electronics 

|**Supply voltage UB**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|± 10 %2)|
|**Current consumption**|30 mA3)|
|**Switching output**|PNP|
|**Switching mode**|Dark switching|
|**Output current Imax.**|≤ 100 mA|
|**Response time**|≤ 2 ms4)|
|**Switching frequency**|250 Hz5)|
|**Connection type**|Cable, 3-wire, 2 m6)|
|**Cable material**|PVC|
|**Conductor cross section**|0.14 mm²|
|**Cable diameter**|Ø 3.1 mm|
|**Circuit protection**|A7)<br>B8)<br>C9)<br>D10)|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Weight**|100 g|
|**Polarisation filter**|✔|
|**Housing material**|Plastic, PBT/PC|
|**Optics material**|Plastic, PMMA|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP67|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–25 °C ... +70 °C|
|**UL File No.**|NMFT2.E175606|



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

## 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|



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|**eCl@ss 9.0**|27270902|
|---|---|
|**eCl@ss 10.0**|27270902|
|**eCl@ss 11.0**<br>**eCl@ss 12.0**|27270902<br>27270902|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002717|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002717|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|



Adjustments 

Connection type 

## Connection diagram 

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## Characteristic curve 

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## Sensing range diagram 

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## Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch)) 

3 (0.12) 8 (0.31) Ø 18 3 1.2 (0.71) (0.12) 2 (0.05) 2 1 1 4 ~~(Te~~ 4 (0.48)12.2 3 12.2 3 (0.48) 1.2 17.6 2.3 23.8 (0.05) (0.69) 42.5 (1.67) (0.09) 27.6 (1.09) (0.94) ~~Hot~~ 63.6 (2.50) ~~f~~ 60.6 ~~e~~ (2.39) | Ø 18 (0.71) 1.4 1.4 1 (0.06) 2 1 (0.06) 2 (0.43)114 3 84 3 (0.4311 ) (0.31) (15.60.61) (17.60.69) 42.5 (1.67) (0.092.3 ) (0.6115.6) 27.6 (1.09) (23.80.94) ~~ree~~ 78 (3.07) ~~e~~ 75 ~~y~~ (2.95) ① Connecting cable or connector ② Fastening nut, 22 mm hex, made of plastic for equipment with plastic housingFastening nut, 24 mm hex, made of metal for equipment with metal housing 

③ Sensitivity control 

④ Signal strength indicator, LED, yellow 

## Recommended accessories 

||**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||||
||Head A: male connector, M8, 3-pin, straight<br>Cable: unshielded|STE-0803-G|6037322|
|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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