SICK VTF18-3F1140 photoelectric proximity sensor
- Object detection in industrial automation
- Product flow control on conveyor systems
- Position control in packaging machines
- Area monitoring and safety applications
The SICK VTF18-3F1140 is a photoelectric proximity sensor with background suppression. It features a cylindrical housing and focused optics for precise detection. No adjustment is required, making it easy to integrate.
- Detection type: Photoelectric proximity sensor (background suppression)
- Sensing range: 3 mm – 90 mm
- Max range: 100 mm
- Light source: Infrared LED
- Light spot size: Ø 3 mm (at 50 mm)
- Adjustment: None
- Special feature: Focused optics
- Switching output: PNP
- Switching mode: Light switching
- Response time: ≤ 2 ms
- Switching frequency: 250 Hz
- Connection type: M12, 4-pin male connector
- Supply voltage: 10–30 V DC
- Current consumption: 30 mA
- Output current: ≤ 100 mA
- Protection class: IP67
- Housing material: Nickel-plated metal
- Optics material: PMMA plastic
- Dimensions: 18 mm x 18 mm x 78 mm
- Weight: 120 g
- Operating temperature: –25 °C to +70 °C
- MTTF: 100,000 hours (@25 °C)
