Laser thru-beam sensor, M18 threaded housing made of brass, nickel plated, Detection of very small parts in the near range, Visible red light, pulsed LASER light, Focusable optical system, Array control panel with highly visible LED display
| System components |
| Emitter | VS18-M-LAS/76a/118 |
| Receiver | VSE18-M-LAS/32/40a/82b/118 |
| General specifications |
| Effective detection range | 0 ... 60 m |
| Threshold detection range | 85 m |
| Light source | laser diode |
| Light type | modulated visible red light |
| Laser nominal ratings | |
| Note | LASER LIGHT , DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM |
| Laser class | 1 |
| Wave length | 655 nm |
| Beam divergence | 11.7 mrad |
| Pulse length | 2 µs |
| Repetition rate | 50 kHz |
| max. pulse energy | 2.55 nJ |
| Diameter of the light spot | 100 mm x 100 mm at a distance of 85 m |
| Opening angle | adjustable focal point |
| Optical face | frontal |
| Ambient light limit | 30000 Lux |
| Hysteresis | < 15 % |
| Functional safety related parameters |
| MTTFd | 520 a |
| Mission Time (TM) | 20 a |
| Diagnostic Coverage (DC) | 90 % |
| Indicators/operating means |
| Operation indicator | LED green, flashes in case of short-circuit |
| Function indicator | LED yellow, light with free light beam , flashes when falling short of the stability control , OFF when light beam is interrupted (in receiver) |
| Control elements | Sensitivity adjuster, light/dark switch (receiver) |
| Electrical specifications |
| Operating voltage | 10 ... 30 V DC , class 2 |
| No-load supply current | Emitter: 20 mA , Receiver: 15 mA |
| Protection class | II , rated voltage ≤ 50 V AC with pollution degree 1-2 according to IEC 60664-1 |
| Input |
| Test input | emitter deactivation at +UB |
| Output |
| Stability alarm output | 1 PNP, inactive when falling short of the stability control , max. 100 mA |
| Switching type | light/dark on, switchable |
| Signal output | 1 PNP output, short-circuit protected, reverse polarity protected, open collector |
| Switching voltage | 30 V DC |
| Switching current | max. 200 mA |
| Voltage drop | ≤ 2.5 V DC |
| Switching frequency | 5000 Hz |
| Response time | 100 µs |
| Conformity |
| Product standard | EN 60947-5-2 |
| Compliance with standards and directives |
| Standard conformity | |
| Laser class | IEC 60825-1:2007 Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007 |
| Approvals and certificates |
| EAC conformity | TR CU 020/2011 |
| UL approval | cULus Listed, Type 1 enclosure |
| CCC approval | CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V |
| Ambient conditions |
| Ambient temperature | -25 ... 55 °C (-13 ... 131 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -30 ... 70 °C (-22 ... 158 °F) |
| Shock resistance | b < 30 g, T < 11 ms |
| Mechanical specifications |
| Degree of protection | IP67 |
| Connection | 4-pin, M12 x 1 connector |
| Material | |
| Housing | brass, nickel-plated |
| Optical face | plastic |
| Mass | 60 g (device) |
