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Cylindrical M18 photoelectric sensor, grey PBT housing, 88 mm long, 2 m PVC cable

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Sick VL18-2T2162 Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor

SKU CH-VE14-W3YNR

Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor with M18 cylindrical housing, 3 m sensing range, infrared LED, TRIAC dark-switching output, 2 m PVC cable, IP67 rated

  • Retro-reflective detection up to 3.5 m range
  • Wide 20 V to 253 V AC supply voltage
  • TRIAC dark-switching output handles 300 mA load
  • IP67-rated PBT/PC housing withstands –25 °C to +60 °C
  • 2 m PVC cable with 0.34 mm² conductors ready to install

Sick VL18-2T2162 retro-reflective sensor

The Sick VL18-2T2162 is a cylindrical photoelectric retro-reflective sensor designed for industrial detection tasks. Its M18 x 1 threaded housing allows direct mounting into standard sensor ports on machinery or conveyor systems. The sensor emits an infrared LED beam axially along its 88 mm length. It suits automation engineers and maintenance technicians who need reliable presence detection without separate receiver wiring.

Sensing range up to 3.5 metres

The maximum sensing range spans 0.005 m to 3.5 m, while the defined sensing range covers 0.01 m to 3 m using a reflector. A 6° angle of dispersion creates a 30 mm light spot at the 3 m mark. Dark-switching TRIAC output delivers up to 300 mA at 25 Hz switching frequency with a 20 ms response time. The wide 20 V AC to 253 V AC supply voltage suits direct mains connection.

Simple three-wire cable installation

A fixed 2 m PVC cable with three 0.34 mm² conductors exits the IP67-rated PBT/PC housing for straightforward wiring. The Ø 4.7 mm cable diameter fits standard gland sizes and the sensor weighs 95 g. No potentiometer or teach-in adjustment is provided, so alignment must be set mechanically during mounting. The sensor operates from –25 °C to +60 °C. Buyers who need adjustable sensitivity or background suppression should select a different sensor type.

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Brand nameSICK
Model nameSICK VL18-2T2162

Questions about this item

How far can the sensor reliably detect a reflector in a real installation?

The rated sensing range is 0.01 m to 3 m with a standard reflector; the absolute maximum reaches 3.5 m under ideal conditions.

What mains voltage range and frequency does the AC TRIAC output support?

It operates on 20 V AC to 253 V AC at either 50 Hz or 60 Hz mains frequency.

What mounting thread and cable length does the cylindrical housing need?

The sensor uses an M18 x 1 thread and comes with a 2 m, 3-wire PVC cable of 4.7 mm diameter.

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