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Cylindrical M12 stainless steel sensor with 4-pin connector

Sick

Sick VTE18-3F2912 M12 8 mm PNP NC IP68 IP69K electrician tool

SKU CH-VYJ2-JDMC0

An M12 cylindrical photoelectric proximity sensor with 8 mm sensing range, PNP NC output and IP68/IP69K stainless-steel housing for harsh environments

  • 8 mm sensing range for precise detection
  • PNP normally closed output simplifies wiring
  • IP68 and IP69K ratings withstand harsh washdown
  • Stainless steel V4A housing resists corrosion
  • 10–30 V DC supply fits standard industrial power

Industrial proximity sensor

The Sick VTE18-3F2912 is a cylindrical M12 photoelectric proximity sensor built for industrial automation and machine-building. Its 8 mm sensing range and PNP normally-closed output suit position detection on conveyors, packaging lines and robotic cells. The 10–30 V DC supply fits standard control-voltage architectures.

Rugged stainless housing

A V4A stainless-steel barrel (1.4404/316L) with PPS sensing face withstands 20 Nm tightening torque and meets IP68 and IP69K enclosure ratings. The 4-pin M12 male connector enables quick, vibration-proof wiring in wash-down zones. Non-flush mounting requires a clear sensing face but simplifies bracket design.

Reliable switching

Switching frequency reaches 2,000 Hz with hysteresis of 1–20 % and reproducibility of 5 %. Current consumption stays at 15 mA while continuous load current is 200 mA. Short-circuit, reverse-polarity and power-up pulse protections guard the output. Operating temperature spans –40 °C to +80 °C and shock resistance is rated at 30 g.

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Specifications

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Brand nameSick
Model nameSICK VTE18-3F2912

Questions about this item

What does the M12 4-pin connector and 2000 Hz switching frequency limit in practice?

The M12 4-pin DC connector carries the 10–30 V supply and PNP NC output; the 2000 Hz switching frequency caps the maximum detectable event rate for high-speed counting or positioning tasks.

What clearance and torque are required to mount the M12 × 1 threaded stainless-steel body?

The sensor needs an M12 clearance hole, 33 mm thread engagement, and a maximum tightening torque of 20 Nm on the V4A stainless-steel housing.

How is the sensor wired and which step is often missed during installation?

Connect brown to 10–30 V DC, blue to 0 V, and black to the load for the PNP normally-closed output; the step often missed is observing the 50 ms power-up delay before the output becomes active.

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