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Pepperl Fuchs GD18/GV18/73/120 Photoelectric Sensor
The Pepperl Fuchs GD18/GV18/73/120 Photoelectric Sensor offers a 0 ... 20 m detection range, 2 PNP, complementary, short-circuit protected, open collectors output, and 4-pin, M12 x 1 connector connection. Manufactured by Pepperl Fuchs under the P&F Photoelectric Sensor category, this model belongs to the through beam sensor.

| Brand | Pepperl Fuchs |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Model Number | GD18/GV18/73/120 |
Pepperl Fuchs GD18/GV18/73/120 Photoelectric Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Emitter | GD18/159 |
| Receiver | GV18/73/120 |
| Effective detection range | 0 ... 20 m |
| Threshold detection range | 25 m |
| Light source | LED |
| Light type | modulated visible red light , 640 nm |
| Diameter of the light spot | approx. 1300 mm at 25 m |
| Opening angle | approx. 3 Β° |
| Optical face | PMMA |
| Operation indicator | LED green, statically lit Power on |
| Function indicator | Receiver: LED yellow, lights up when light beam is free, flashes when falling short of the operating reserve ; OFF when light beam is interrupted |
| Operating voltage | 10 ... 30 V DC |
| No-load supply current | < 20 mA |
| Switching type | light/dark on |
| Signal output | 2 PNP, complementary, short-circuit protected, open collectors |
| Switching voltage | max. 30 V DC |
| Switching current | max. 100 mA |
| Voltage drop | β€ 1.5 V DC |
| Switching frequency | 500 Hz |
| Response time | β€ 1 ms |
| Ambient temperature | -25 ... 60 Β°C (-13 ... 140 Β°F) |
| Storage temperature | -40 ... 70 Β°C (-40 ... 158 Β°F) |
| Degree of protection | IP67 |
| Connection | 4-pin, M12 x 1 connector |
| Housing | PC |
| Mass | approx. 10 g per device |




