Sick VL18-3F3740 Overview Photoelectric Reflex Switch, +Polf., LED-red; VL18-3F3740 Sick VL18-3F3740 Description Standard photoelectric sensor family in M18 cylindrical housing Scanning distance up to 3.7 m 3-wire technology Axial or radial optics output Your benefits Standardized design enables simple assembly and alignment and simple replacement of the device Suitable for standard applications Suitable for signal processing e.g. with AS-i coupling modules or M12 distributor islands Flexibility in case of restricted installation space Features Sensing range max.: 0.05 m ... 3.7 m 1) Sensing range: 0.05 m ... 3 m 2) Housing desig (light emission): straight Light source: LED 3) Type of light: visible red light Adjustment: adjustable Sensitivity adjustment: Potentiometer, 270° Housing length: 78 mm Thread diameter (housing): M18 x 1 Sensor/detection principle: Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor Light spot (distance): 150 mm (3 m) Optical axis: axial 1) 2) C110A 3) Average service life 100,000 h at Ta = +25 °C Mechanics/electronics Enclosure rating: IP 67 Supply voltage: 10 V DC ... 30 V DC 1) Residual ripple: ≤ 10 % 2) Power consumption: ≤ 30 mA 3) Switching output: PNP, light switching, open collector Output current Imax.: 100 mA Response time: ≤ 2 ms 4) Switching frequency: 250 Hz with light/dark ratio 1:1 Connection type: Connector M12, 4-pin Protection class: III Circuit protection: A B C D 5) 6) 7) 8) Weight: 100 g Housing material: PBT/PC Optics material: PMMA Ambient temperature, operation: -25 °C ... 70 °C Polarisation filter: Angle of dispersion: 2.8 ° 1) Limit values 2) 3) Without load 4) Signal transit time with resistive load 5) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected 6) B = inputs and output reverse-polarity protected 7) C = interference suppression 8) D = outputs overcurrent and short-circuit protected |