# Photoelectric Sensor, V180-2 Series, Background Blanking, 140 mm, PNP, 10 V to 30 V, Connector
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**SKU**: VTF180-2P42417
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Price**: €46.5400
**Stock**: 10+
## Description
Sensing Range Max:140mm; Sensing Method:Background Blanking; Sensor Output:PNP; Product Range:-; Connection Method:M8 Connector; Supply Voltage DC Min:10V; Supply Voltage DC Max:30V;
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Range | V180 Series |
| Sensing Method | Background Blanking |
| Connection Method | M8 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 140mm |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |
## Datasheet
📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:2311030/)
VTF180-2P42417
**Photoelectric sensors V180-2, Photoelectric proximity sensor, Background blanking**
**Model Name > VTF180-2P42417 Part No. > 6037480**
## **At a glance**
- Lowest-cost M18 housing sensor on the market
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- Sensing distance up to 140 mm
- Bright power and signal LEDs with 360° visibility
- High switching frequencies up to 1000 Hz
- Available in a metal housing for applications in harsh environments
- Optical axis selectively axial or radial (90°)
- Wide product portfolio solves a broad range of applications
## **Your benefits**
- Lowest-cost M18 cylindrical sensor on the market reduces installation costs
- Bright red sender LED simplifies alignment and saves installation time
- Bright power and signal LEDs with 360° visibility offer quick and simple troubleshooting, reducing maintenance time and costs
- The flat and smooth lens reduces the collection of dust and dirt, ensuring safe operation with less maintenance and fewer costs
## CE@DW
## **Features**
Sensor/detection principle: Photoelectric proximity sensor, Background blanking Housing design (light emission): Cylindrical, straight, straight Housing length: 69.8 mm Thread diameter (housing): M18 x 1 Optical axis: Axial Sensing range max.: 1 mm ... 140 mm[1)] Sensing range: 1 mm ... 100 mm Type of light: Visible red light Light source: LED[2)] Light spot (distance): Ø 8 mm (100 mm) Wave length: 645 nm Sensitivity adjustment: Potentiometer, 270°
- 1) 2) Object with 90 % reflectance (referred to standard white DIN 5033) Average service life 100,000 h at Ta = +25 °C
## **Mechanics/electronics**
Supply voltage: 10 V DC ... 30 V DC[1)] Ripple: ± 10 %[2)] Power consumption: ≤ 30 mA[3)]
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## Switching output:
PNP, Light/dark-switching, Selectable via L/D control wire, open collector4)
Signal voltage PNP HIGH ∕ LOW: Approx. VS - 1.8 V ∕ 0 V Output current Imax.: ≤ 100 mA Response time: ≤ 0.5 ms[5)] Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz[6)] Connection type: Connector M12, 4-pin Circuit protection::: A, B, D[7)][8)][9)] Protection class: III Weight: 18 g Housing material: PBT and PC Optics material: PMMA Enclosure rating: IP 67 Items supplied: Fastening nuts (2 x) Special feature: Focused optics Ambient operating temperature: -25 °C ... 55 °C Ambient storage temperature: -40 °C ... 70 °C 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Limit values May not exceed or fall short of V Without load Control wire open: dark-switching D.ON Signal transit time with resistive load With S 7) 8) 9) light/dark ratio 1:1 A = V connections reverse-polarity protected B = inputs and output reverse-polarity protected D = outputs overcurrent and short-circuit S protected
## **Dimensional drawing**
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## **Adjustments possible**
## **Connection diagram**
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## **Characteristic curve**
## **Sensing range diagram**
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