SICK VTE18-4P4240 6013263 Photoelectric Proximity Sensor PNP 400mm IP67

SICK VTE18-4P4240 is an M18 cylindrical photoelectric proximity sensor with energetic (diffuse) detection principle. Infrared LED light source provides reliable non‑contact object detection up to 400 mm maximum sensing range. M12 4‑pin male connector interfaces with standard industrial cabling systems. Nickel‑plated brass housing rated IP67 withstands demanding environments, and the potentiometer allows precise sensitivity adjustment.

Applications:

• Conveyor object presence detection in material handling and logistics

• Automated production line part positioning and counting

• Packaging machinery for container and product detection

• General factory automation in harsh environments

Technical Specifications:

• Operating principle: Diffuse reflection (energetic) photoelectric proximity sensor

• Sensing range max.: 5 mm … 400 mm (object with 90 % reflectance)

• Sensing range typical: 5 mm … 350 mm (rated switching distance)

• Light source: Infrared LED (λ = 880 nm, average service life 100,000 h at +25 °C)

• Light spot size: approx. Ø 20 mm at 400 mm distance

• Supply voltage: 10 V DC … 30 V DC (ripple ± 10 %)

• No‑load current consumption: ≤ 30 mA

• Switching output: PNP (output current ≤ 100 mA)

• Switching mode: Light/dark switching (selectable via L/D control cable)

• Response time: ≤ 2 ms

• Switching frequency: 250 Hz

• Adjustment: Potentiometer, 270° (sensing range)

• Connection: M12 male connector, 4‑pin

• Enclosure rating: IP67 (IEC 60529)

• Housing material: Metal, nickel‑plated brass

• Optics material: Plastic, PMMA

• Dimensions (W × H × D): 18 mm × 18 mm × 78 mm

• Thread diameter: M18 × 1

• Weight: 120 g

• Ambient operating temperature: –25 °C … +70 °C

• Storage temperature: –40 °C … +75 °C

• UL File No.: NMFT2.E175606

System Integration:

• Mounts via M18 thread using supplied nuts; can be mounted in any position.

• Wire the M12 4‑pin male connector (pin 1: V+, pin 3: V‑, pin 4: output) to a PNP PLC input; select light‑on or dark‑on via the L/D control cable.

• Select sensitivity by turning the potentiometer. The yellow LED indicates switching status.

Standards & Compliance:
CE certified, cULus recognized, RoHS compliant. Refer to manufacturer official documentation for detailed certification and compliance information.

Related Products:

• VTE18‑4N4240 (6013285) – NPN output version

• VTE18‑4P4212 (6013261) – 400 mm range, similar variant with different sensitivity

• VTE18‑4P4240V – stainless steel housing version, extended protection IP68/IP69K

• BEF‑W34 – mounting bracket for flexible sensor positioning

• YF2A14‑xxxVB3XLEAX – M12 4‑pin straight female connector cable (various lengths)

• PL80A (1003865) – fine triple reflector (for retro‑reflective variants in the same series)