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Cylindrical M18 plastic sensor with 2 m PVC cable

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Sick VTE18-4P4612 Photoelectric proximity sensor PNP

SKU CH-3CPK-HFVAQ

M18 cylindrical photoelectric sensor detects objects from 5 to 350 mm with PNP output, 10–30 V DC supply, IP67 rating and a 2 m PVC cable

  • Photoelectric detection up to 400 mm range
  • PNP switching output with selectable light/dark mode
  • 10–30 V DC supply suits industrial power
  • IP67 enclosure resists dust and water ingress
  • 2 m PVC cable simplifies installation

Sick VTE18-4P4612 photoelectric sensor

The Sick VTE18-4P4612 is a cylindrical photoelectric proximity sensor with a PNP switching output for industrial detection tasks. It operates on a 10 V DC to 30 V DC supply and offers a sensing range of 5 mm to 350 mm using an infrared LED. The housing measures 63.6 mm in length with an M18 x 1 thread and an IP67 enclosure rating. It is suited for automation engineers who need a compact, axial-beam sensor for presence detection.

Installation notes for M18 cylindrical housing

The sensor mounts via its M18 x 1 thread and connects through a 2 m, 4-wire PVC cable with a 0.14 mm² conductor cross-section. A selectable L/D control cable sets light or dark switching without potentiometer adjustment. Wiring errors are the most common issue; the PNP output requires the load between the output and 0 V, and the supply must stay within the 10 V DC to 30 V DC range with ripple below 10 %. The cable diameter is 5 mm, so gland selection should match.

Sustained operation within temperature limits

Under continuous use the sensor maintains a 250 Hz switching frequency with a 2 ms response time and a maximum output current of 100 mA. The plastic PBT/PC housing and PMMA optics are rated for ambient temperatures from –25 °C to +70 °C, and the IP67 seal resists ingress during wash-down cycles. Circuit protection covers reverse polarity, short-circuit, and overvoltage conditions, helping reliability during extended duty cycles. No adjustment drift occurs because the sensing range is fixed.

Highlights

  • Photoelectric detection up to 400 mm range
  • PNP switching output with selectable light/dark mode
  • 10–30 V DC supply suits industrial power
  • IP67 enclosure resists dust and water ingress
  • 2 m PVC cable simplifies installation

Specifications

BrandSICK
ModelSICK VTE18-4P4612

Questions about this item

How do I verify the sensor is operating correctly once installed?

Confirm the output toggles when an object enters the 5 mm to 350 mm sensing range and the indicator LED changes state; the response time is 2 ms at 250 Hz switching frequency.

What comes in the box and what must be purchased separately?

The unit includes a 2 m, 4-wire PVC cable with 0.14 mm² conductors; a 10–30 V DC power supply and any mounting bracket are not included.

Which version should I choose for my detection distance needs?

This single version covers 5 mm to 350 mm with an M18 × 1 housing, axial infrared LED, and selectable light/dark switching via the L/D control cable.

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