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Pepperl Fuchs OBD500-18GM60-E5-IR-1C Photoelectric Sensor
The Pepperl Fuchs OBD500-18GM60-E5-IR-1C Photoelectric Sensor offers a 0 ... 500 mm detection range, IRED light source, and 2 m fixed cable 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 | OBD500-18GM60-E5-IR-1C |
Pepperl Fuchs OBD500-18GM60-E5-IR-1C Photoelectric Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Detection range | 0 ... 500 mm |
| Adjustment range | 30 ... 500 mm |
| Reference target | standard white 200 mm X 200 mm |
| Light source | IRED |
| Light type | infrared |
| Polarization filter | - |
| Diameter of the light spot | approx. 52 mm at 500 mm |
| Opening angle | approx. 2.6 Β° |
| Optical face | frontal |
| Operation indicator | LED green:on - power onflashing (4 Hz) - short circuit |
| Function indicator | LED yellow:permanently lit - output activepermanently off - output inactive |
| Control elements | light/dark on electrically switchable |
| Operating voltage | 10 ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | max. 10 % |
| No-load supply current | < 25 mA |
| Switching type | The switching type of the sensor is adjustable. The default setting is: Q - Pin4: PNP output / light-on L/D-On - WH: Low-active input |
| Signal output | 1 PNP output, short-circuit protected, reverse polarity protected, open collector |
| Switching voltage | max. 30 V DC |
| Switching current | max. 100 mA , resistive load |
| Voltage drop | β€ 2 V DC |
| Switching frequency | 500 Hz |
| Response time | β€ 1 ms |
| Ambient temperature | -40 ... 60 Β°C (-40 ... 140 Β°F) |
| Storage temperature | -40 ... 70 Β°C (-40 ... 158 Β°F) |
| Degree of protection | IP67 |
| Connection | 2 m fixed cable |
| Mass | approx. 70 g |
| Tightening torque, fastening screws | - |
| Detection range min. | 0 ... 30 mm |
| Detection range max. | 0 ... 500 mm |
| Background suppression | - |




