In most procurement cycles, VT18-8-400-M-LAS-32-40A-118 is considered with Sick Diffuse Sensor, Ml100 Sensor and P&F Sensors, giving decision-makers confidence that theyβve chosen the most dependable component.
Pepperl Fuchs VT18-8-400-M-LAS/32/40a/118 Photoelectric Sensor
The Pepperl Fuchs VT18-8-400-M-LAS/32/40a/118 Photoelectric Sensor offers a 0 ... 400 mm , adjustable detection range, laser diode light source, and 4-pin, M12 x 1 connector connection. Manufactured by Pepperl Fuchs under the P&F Photoelectric Sensor category, this model belongs to the diffuse mode sensor.

| Brand | Pepperl Fuchs |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Model Number | VT18-8-400-M-LAS/32/40a/118 |
Pepperl Fuchs VT18-8-400-M-LAS/32/40a/118 Photoelectric Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Detection range | 0 ... 400 mm , adjustable |
| Adjustment range | - |
| Reference target | - |
| Light source | laser diode |
| Light type | modulated visible red light |
| Polarization filter | - |
| Diameter of the light spot | approx. 0.5 mm at a distance of 120 mm |
| Opening angle | - |
| Optical face | frontal |
| Operation indicator | LED green, flashes in case of short-circuit |
| Function indicator | LED yellow, lights up with receiver lit |
| Control elements | Sensing range adjuster, light-on/dark-on changeover switch |
| Operating voltage | 10 ... 30 V DC , class 2 |
| Ripple | - |
| No-load supply current | < 25 mA |
| Switching type | light/dark on, switchable |
| Signal output | 1 PNP output, short-circuit protected, reverse polarity protected, open collector |
| Switching voltage | 30 V DC |
| Switching current | max. 200 mA |
| Voltage drop | - |
| Switching frequency | 500 Hz |
| Response time | 1 ms |
| Ambient temperature | -25 ... 55 Β°C (-13 ... 131 Β°F) |
| Storage temperature | -30 ... 70 Β°C (-22 ... 158 Β°F) |
| Degree of protection | IP67 |
| Connection | 4-pin, M12 x 1 connector |
| Mass | 60 g |
| Tightening torque, fastening screws | - |
| Detection range min. | 0 ... 25 mm |
| Detection range max. | 0 ... 400 mm |
| Background suppression | - |




