Sick VTE18-3P2912 photoelectric proximity sensor PNP

Industrial proximity sensor

The Sick VTE18-3P2912 is a photoelectric proximity sensor with a PNP dark-switching output. It operates on 10 V DC to 30 V DC supply voltage with a 30 mA power consumption. The cylindrical angled housing measures 60.6 mm and carries an IP67 enclosure rating. This sensor suits automation engineers who need reliable object detection in industrial environments.

Build integration requirements

The unit connects via a 2 m PVC cable with a 3.1 mm diameter and 0.14 mm² conductor cross-section. It requires a 10 V DC to 30 V DC power source with ripple below 10 %. The plastic housing and PMMA optics withstand ambient temperatures from –25 °C to +70 °C. Installers gain a compact sensor that frees up space in tight machine frames without needing separate mounting brackets.

Detection capacity and limits

The infrared LED with a 2.8° dispersion angle provides a maximum sensing range of 3 mm to 200 mm and a defined sensing range of 3 mm to 170 mm. Response time is 2 ms for high-speed sorting or positioning tasks. The potentiometer allows sensitivity adjustment within these limits. Applications requiring longer range, faster response, or different output logic will need an alternative sensor.