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Cylindrical plastic photoelectric sensor with 2 m PVC cable

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Sick VTE18-3N8612 photoelectric proximity sensor NPN

SKU CH-D08N-RW5RR

Detects objects up to 800 mm with infrared LED, NPN dark-switching output, IP67 enclosure, and 2 m PVC cable

  • NPN dark-switching output for reliable object detection
  • Sensing range up to 700 mm with infrared LED
  • IP67-rated plastic housing withstands dust and water immersion
  • Operates from 10 V to 30 V DC across –25 °C to +70 °C
  • 2 m PVC cable with 0.14 mm² conductors for flexible installation

Industrial photoelectric sensor NPN

The Sick VTE18-3N8612 is a cylindrical photoelectric proximity sensor with an NPN dark-switching output. It operates on a 10 V DC to 30 V DC supply with a 2 ms response time and a 2 m PVC cable connection. The plastic housing meets IP67 enclosure rating for harsh environments.

Suited for short-range detection

This sensor suits automation tasks needing infrared detection up to 700 mm with potentiometer adjustment. It is not for applications requiring light-switching operation, longer sensing distances beyond 800 mm maximum, or alternative output types such as PNP or analog signals.

700 mm sensing range with 800 mm maximum

The unit reliably detects objects within a 10 mm to 700 mm sensing range using a 2.8° infrared LED beam. Performance drops off beyond the 800 mm maximum limit, and the fixed 2 m cable restricts placement flexibility in larger installations.

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Price $74.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameSICK
Model nameSICK VTE18-3N8612

Questions about this item

What DC supply voltage must my system provide for the VTE18-3N8612 to operate?

The sensor requires a DC supply between 10 V and 30 V with no more than 10 % ripple.

Will the 2 m PVC cable and NPN dark-switching output connect directly to my existing PLC input module?

Yes, the 2 m PVC cable terminates in flying leads; the NPN dark-switching output sinks current when the beam is interrupted, matching standard PLC sinking inputs.

How can I verify the sensor is detecting correctly after mounting and wiring?

Turn the potentiometer until the output LED toggles at the desired distance within the 10 mm to 700 mm sensing range, then confirm the LED changes state each time an object enters the 2.8° infrared beam.

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