# Photo Sensor, 3.7 m, PNP, Retroreflective, 30 VDC, 4 Pin M12 Connector, Radial, V18 Series
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**SKU**: VL18-4P3340
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Price**: €100.6000
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Product Range | V18 Series |
| Sensing Method | Retroreflective |
| Connection Method | 4 Pin M12 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 3.7m |
| Sensor Output Type | PNP |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |
## Datasheet
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VL18-4P3340 V18
**CYLINDRICAL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS**
**VL18-4P3340 | V18** CYLINDRICAL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Ordering information **Type Part no.** VL18-4P3340 6013569 Other models and accessories www.sick.com/V18 & ~~Lo~~ Illustration may differ C€ Adis
Detailed technical data Features
|**Functional principle**|Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor|
|---|---|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|18 mm x 18 mm x 75 mm|
|**Housing design (light emission)**|Cylindrical|
|**Housing length**|75 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**|PNP4)|
|**Switching mode**|Light/dark switching4)|
|**Switching mode selector**|Selectable via L/D control cable|
|**Output current Imax.**|≤ 100 mA|
|**Response time**|≤ 2 ms5)|
|**Switching frequency**|250 Hz6)|
|**Connection type**|Male connector M12, 4-pin|
|**Circuit protection**|A7)
B8)
C9)
D10)|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Weight**|120 g|
|**Polarisation filter**|✔|
|**Housing material**|Metal, Nickel-plated brass|
|**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) Control wire open: dark switching D.ON.
- 5) Signal transit time with resistive load.
- 6) With light/dark ratio 1:1. 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.
## Safety-related parameters
|**MTTFD**|790 years|
|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0 %|
## 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|
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|**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|
## Adjustments
## Connection type
## Connection diagram
Cd-087
BN 1 ~~<—~~ + (L+) WH 2 L/D ~~<_-~~ BU 3 **-** (M) BK 4 ~~—>—_1-~~ Q
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## Characteristic curve
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10
1
Sensing range
Sensing range typ. max.
1
m 1 2 3 4
(feet) (3.28) (6.56) (9.84) (13.12)
Distance in m (feet)
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## Sensing range diagram
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1 0.05 3 3.7
0 1 2 3 4
(3.28) (6.56) (9.84) (13.12)
Distance in m (feet)
Operating range Scanning range typ. max.
1 Reflector type C110
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## Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch))
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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
(1.09)
M18 x 1 M18 x 1 27.6
(1.09)
M18 x 1 M18 x 1 27.6
M12 x 1 M12 x 1
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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||||
|Ye|Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded
Head B: Flying leads
Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PVC, unshielded, 5 m|YF2A14-
050VB3XLEAX|2096235|
|om|Head A: male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight
Cable: unshielded|STE-1204-G|6009932|
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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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