# Photoelectric Sensor, 140 mm, PNP, Background Suppression, Proximity, 4 Pin M12 Connector
**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/VTB18-4P1240V/photoelectric-sensor-140-mm-pnp-background
**SKU**: VTB18-4P1240V
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Price**: €164.0600
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Product Range | V18 Series |
| Sensing Method | Background Suppression, Proximity |
| Connection Method | 4 Pin M12 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 140mm |
| Sensor Output Type | PNP |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |
## Datasheet
📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:4398903/)
VTB18-4P1240V V18V
**CYLINDRICAL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS**
**VTB18-4P1240V | V18V** CYLINDRICAL PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS
Ordering information
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Type Part no.
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## Illustration may differ
## Detailed technical data Features
|**Functional principle**|Photoelectric proximity sensor|
|---|---|
|**Functional principle detail**|Background suppression|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|18 mm x 18 mm x 83 mm|
|**Housing design (light emission)**|Cylindrical|
|**Housing length**|83 mm|
|**Thread diameter (housing)**|M18 x 1|
|**Sensing range max.**|0 mm ... 140 mm1)|
|**Sensing range**|0 mm ... 130 mm|
|**Type of light**|Visible red light|
|**Light source**|LED2)|
|**Light spot size (distance)**|Ø 15 mm (130 mm)|
|**Wave length**|660 nm|
|**Adjustment**|Single teach-in button (Sensing range)|
||Manual, via Touch-Teach-in|
|**Special applications**|Hygienic and washdown zones|
- 1) Object with 90% remission (based on standard white, DIN 5033).
2) Average service life: 100,000 h at TU = +25 °C.
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## Mechanics/electronics
|**Supply voltage**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|± 10 %2)|
|**Current consumption**|50 mA3)|
|**Switching output**|PNP4)|
|**Switching mode**|Light/dark switching4)|
|**Switching mode selector**|Selectable via L/D control cable|
|**Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW**|Approx. VS – 2.0 V / 0 V|
|**Output current Imax.**|≤ 100 mA|
|**Response time**|≤ 0.5 ms5)|
|**Switching frequency**|1,000 Hz6)|
|**Connection type**|Male connector M12, 4-pin7)|
|**Circuit protection**|A8)
B9)
C10)
D11)|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Weight**|120 g|
|**Housing material**|Stainless steel, Stainless steel V4A (1.4404, 316L)|
|**Optics material**|Plastic, Plan, PPS (Grilamid)|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP67
IP68
IP69K12)|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–25 °C ... +80 °C13)|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +80 °C|
|**UL File No.**|FDA, UL No. NRKH.E181493 & cUL No. NRKH7.E181493|
1) Limit values.
- 2) May not exceed or fall below Uv tolerances.
- 3) Without load, at VS 30 V DC.
- 4) Control wire open: dark switching D.ON.
- 5) Signal transit time with resistive load.
- 6) With light/dark ratio 1:1.
- 7) With gold plated contact pins, PPS with FDA certificate.
- 8) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected.
- 9) B = interference suppression.
- 10) D = outputs overcurrent and short-circuit protected.
- 11) D = inputs and output reverse-polarity protected.
- 12) With correct mounted IP69K connector. 13) +100 °C at max 15 minutes.
## Safety-related parameters
**MTTFD** 290 years **DCavg** 0 % Classifications **eCl@ss 5.0** 27270904
## Classifications
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|**eCl@ss 5.1.4**|27270904|
|---|---|
|**eCl@ss 6.0**|27270904|
|**eCl@ss 6.2**|27270904|
|**eCl@ss 7.0**|27270904|
|**eCl@ss 8.0**|27270904|
|**eCl@ss 8.1**|27270904|
|**eCl@ss 9.0**|27270904|
|**eCl@ss 10.0**|27270904|
|**eCl@ss 11.0**|27270904|
|**eCl@ss 12.0**|27270903|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002719|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|
## 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
## VTB18V
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35
30
90%/6% 1
25
20
15
10
2 90%/90%
5 90%/18% 3
0
mm 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
(inch) (0.79) (1.57) (2.36) (3.15) (3.94) (4.72) (5.51)
Distance in mm (inch)
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- ① Sensing range on black, 6% remission
- ② Sensing range on gray, 18 % remission
- ③ Sensing range on white, 90% remission
## Adjustments
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② Sensing range adjustment: Touch-Teach-In
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## Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch))
VTB18V
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83 (3.27)
3.3 3.3 19
(.13) (.13) (.75) 50 (1.97)
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2.2 (.09)
56 (2.2)
1S |
0.2 (.01)
M12x1 M18x1
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- ① M12 male device connector, 4-pin
- ② Sensing range adjustment: Touch-Teach-In
- ③ Status indicator LED, green: signalizing Touch-Teach-in
- ④ LED indicator yellow: Status of received light beam
- ⑤ Fastening nuts (2 x); width across 24, stainless steel
- ⑥ Standard direction of the material being detected
## Recommended accessories
Other models and accessories www.sick.com/V18V
||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Plug connectors and cables||||
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight
Head B: Flying leads
Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PVC, unshielded, 5 m
This product is generally resistant to chemical cleaning agents (see ECOLAB). Please do
not use cleaning agents of any other Kind., Not resistant against lactic acid & hydrogen
peroxide (H2O2)|DOL-1204-G05MNI|6052615|
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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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