SICK VTE18-4P4240 photoelectric proximity sensor

  • Object detection in industrial automation systems
  • Product flow control on conveyor systems
  • Position control in packaging machines
  • Area monitoring and safety applications
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The SICK VTE18-4P4240 is a photoelectric proximity sensor with infrared LED light source and cylindrical housing. It operates on the energetic principle and features a 270° potentiometer for precise adjustment.
  • Detection type: Energetic photoelectric proximity sensor
  • Sensing range: 5 mm – 350 mm
  • Max sensing distance: 400 mm
  • Light source: Infrared LED (645 nm)
  • Light beam diameter: Ø 20 mm (at 400 mm)
  • Adjustment: 270° potentiometer
  • Switching output: PNP
  • Switching mode: Light/dark switching (selectable)
  • Response time: ≤ 2 ms
  • Switching frequency: 250 Hz
  • Connection type: M12, 4-pin connector
  • Supply voltage: 10–30 V DC
  • Current consumption: 30 mA
  • Output current: ≤ 100 mA
  • Protection class: IP67
  • Housing material: Nickel-plated brass
  • Optics material: PMMA plastic
  • Dimensions: 18 mm x 18 mm x 78 mm
  • Weight: 120 g
  • Operating temperature: –25 °C to +70 °C
  • MTTF: 712 years (high reliability)