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Red cylindrical photoelectric sensor with M12 connector

Sick

Sick VL12-2P430 Photoelectric Switch PNP 10-30 V DC M12 4-pin IP67

SKU CH-QPHM-ZGBHF MPN VL12-2P430

A cylindrical photoelectric retro-reflective sensor with M12 4-pin connector, PNP output, 10–30 V DC supply, IP67 rating and 0.03–2.8 m sensing range

  • Labor warranty1 Year
  • Product typeTest Equipment
  • Color and finishRed
  • Number of items1 pack
  • Sold asBox
  • Parts warranty3 Years
  • PNP switching output simplifies integration with 10-30 V DC systems
  • M12 4-pin connector enables quick, secure installation
  • IP67 enclosure rating protects against dust and water ingress
  • 3 m sensing range detects objects reliably in industrial settings
  • Visible red LED at 660 nm allows easy alignment and setup

Retro-reflective sensor with PNP output

The Sick VL12-2P430 is a cylindrical photoelectric switch that detects objects using a visible red LED and a polarisation filter. It operates on 10 V DC to 30 V DC and connects via a male M12 4-pin connector. The metal housing is rated IP67 for dust and water protection.

Suited for DC control systems needing light/dark

This unit fits machines that require a PNP switching output with a selectable light or dark mode via the L/D control cable. It is not for applications that need an NPN output or a sensor without a selectable switching mode.

2.8 m maximum sensing range

The sensor reaches up to 2.8 m with a reflector and offers a defined sensing range of 2.3 m. A 400 Hz switching frequency and 1.25 ms response time support fast detection cycles. Buyers needing a longer range should look at a different sensor class.

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Price $71.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSICK
Model nameVL12-2P430
Product typeTest Equipment
Color and finishRed
In the box
Number of items1 pack

Questions about this item

What size mounting hole and connector thread does the M12 4-pin sensor need?

The cylindrical metal housing has a 66 mm length and an M12 x 1 connector thread. It mounts through a matching M12 clearance hole and seals to IP67 when the mating cable is tightened.

How do I wire the PNP output and select light or dark switching on the 4-pin M12 plug?

Connect 10–30 V DC to pin 1, load to pin 4 (PNP), 0 V to pin 3; pin 2 is the L/D control cable — tie it to 0 V for light switching or to +V for dark switching.

How often should I clean the PMMA optics and what temperature range can the sensor withstand?

Wipe the red-light PMMA lens whenever dust reduces the 80 mm spot at 2 m; the unit is rated for –25 °C to +70 °C operating and storage temperature.

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