SICK VTF18-4P1240 6012831 Photoelectric Proximity Sensor PNP 100mm M18

SICK VTF18‑4P1240 is a cylindrical photoelectric proximity sensor with background blanking for reliable object detection independent of background colour or surface reflectivity. M18 × 1 nickel‑plated brass housing with axial beam exit. 3 mm to 100 mm adjustable sensing range. PNP output with selectable light/dark switching. 270° potentiometer for sensitivity adjustment. M12 4‑pin male connector. IP67 protection. Suitable for high‑speed conveyor systems, packaging machinery, material handling, and assembly automation.

Applications:

• Object presence and position detection on industrial conveyors

• Packaging machinery for product sorting and counting

• Material handling and logistics automation

• Automated assembly lines for part positioning

• Small part detection in confined spaces

Technical Specifications:

Core Specifications

• Functional principle: Photoelectric proximity sensor, background blanking

• Sensing range max: 3 mm … 100 mm

• Sensing range (rated): 3 mm … 90 mm

• Light source: Infrared LED

• Light spot size: approx. Ø 3 mm at 50 mm

• Supply voltage: 10 V DC … 30 V DC

• Ripple: ≤ 10 %

• Current consumption: ≤ 30 mA

• Switching output: PNP

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

• Output current: ≤ 100 mA

• Response time: ≤ 2 ms

• Switching frequency: 250 Hz

• Connection type: Male connector M12, 4‑pin

• Adjustment: Potentiometer, 270°

• Enclosure rating: IP67

• Housing material: Nickel‑plated brass

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

• Thread diameter: M18 × 1

• Housing length: 78 mm

• Weight: approx. 59 g

Advanced Specifications

• Protection class: III

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

• Storage temperature: –40 °C … +85 °C

• Vibration resistance: 10 Hz … 55 Hz, 1 mm amplitude

• Shock resistance: 30 g / 11 ms

• Circuit protection: Reverse polarity, short‑circuit protection

• RoHS compliant

System Integration:

• Belongs to SICK VTF18 series of cylindrical photoelectric sensors.

• Mounts via M18 × 1 thread using the supplied fastening nuts.

• M12 4‑pin male connector mates with standard industrial M12 female cables.

• Select light‑on or dark‑on mode via the L/D control cable.

• Adjust sensing threshold by turning the 270° potentiometer.

• Yellow output LED indicates switching status.

Standards & Compliance:
Refer to manufacturer official documentation for detailed certification and compliance information.

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