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VTE18-3F8240
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What happens next?
1. Email confirmation
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| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Part Number | VTE18-3F8240 |
| Manufacturer | Sick |
| Part Family | V18 |
| Sensor Type | Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensor |
| Output Type | PNP |
| Switching Mode | Light-on |
| Sensing Range | 100 mm to 800 mm |
| Response Time | ≤ 2 ms |
| Switching Frequency | 250 Hz |
| Connection Type | M12, 4-pin connector |
| Housing Material | Metal, Brass, Nickel-plated |
| Optical Material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Protection Class | IP67 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -25 °C to +70 °C |
| Weight | 120 g |
| Special Features | Reverse polarity protection, short-circuit protection, interference suppression |
| Application | Ideal for industrial automation and object detection in various environments |
What type of sensor is this?
This is a cylindrical photoelectric sensor from Sick, specifically the VTE18-3F8240 model.
What is the sensing range of this sensor?
The VTE18-3F8240 sensor has a typical sensing range of up to 700 mm and a maximum sensing range of 800 mm.
What type of output does this sensor have?
The sensor features a PNP switching output.
What is the response time of this sensor?
The response time of the VTE18-3F8240 sensor is less than or equal to 2 milliseconds.
What is the operating temperature range for this sensor?
The operating temperature range for the VTE18-3F8240 sensor is from -25°C to +70°C.
What is the protection class of this sensor?
The VTE18-3F8240 sensor has a protection class of IP67.
What is the maximum output current for this sensor?
The maximum output current for the VTE18-3F8240 sensor is 100 mA.
What type of connection does this sensor use?
The sensor uses a 4-pin M12 connector for its connection.
What materials are used in the construction of this sensor?
The housing of the VTE18-3F8240 sensor is made of nickel-plated brass, and the optical components are made of PMMA plastic.
What is the power consumption of this sensor?
The power consumption of the VTE18-3F8240 sensor is 30 mA without load.
- Object detection in automated production lines
- Positioning and alignment tasks in material handling systems
- Presence detection in packaging machinery
- Level detection in storage and conveyor systems
- Counting and sorting applications in logistics
- Monitoring and control in assembly processes
- Quality control in manufacturing environments
- Detection of transparent objects in bottling plants
- Part verification in automotive production
- Safety and security applications in industrial settings
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