Sick VTF180-2P41112 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick VTF180-2P41112 is an M18 photoelectric proximity sensor with background blanking and 100 mm sensing range included here. This Sick photoelectric sensor operates using visible red LED light at 645 nm, supports PNP switching output, works on 10–30 V DC supply, and is part of the V12 series. The VTF180-2P41112 is identified as a Sick M18 Background Blanking Photo Sensor.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectic Sensor |
| Model Number | VTF180-2P41112 |
Sick VTF180-2P41112 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Photoelectric proximity sensor |
| Functional principle detail | Background blanking |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 18 mm x 18 mm x 62.5 mm |
| Housing design (light emission) | Cylindrical |
| Housing length | 62.5 mm |
| Thread diameter (housing) | M18 x 1 |
| Optical axis | Axial |
| Sensing range max. | 1 mm ... 140 mm |
| Sensing range | 1 mm ... 100 mm |
| Focus | - |
| Type of Light | Visible red light |
| Light source | LED |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 8 mm (100 mm) |
| Angle of dispersion | - |
| Wave length | 645 nm |
| Adjustment | Potentiometer, 270° (Sensing range) |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | ± 10 % |
| Current consumption | 30 mA 3) |
| Switching output | PNP |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Switching mode selector | Selectable via L/D control cable |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA |
| Response time | ≤ 0.5 ms 5) |
| Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz 6) |
| Connection type | Cable, 4-wire, 2 m 7) |
| Protection class | III |
| Housing material | Metal, Nickel-plated brass and PC |
| Optics material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Ambient operating temperature | –25 °C ... +55 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +70 °C |
| Weight | 95 g |
The VTF180-2P41112 Sick M18 Background Blanking Photo Sensor is a Sick photoelectric sensor designed for precise short-range object detection. This model provides a 1–100 mm sensing range, background blanking functional principle, and PNP switching output. Operating at 10–30 V DC, the VTF180-2P41112 belongs to the V12 series and is used in industrial automation where foreground object isolation is required.
The VTF180-2P41112 Sick M18 Background Blanking Photo Sensor is commonly applied in conveyors, packaging machines, automated assembly lines, and inspection systems. Its ≤ 0.5 ms response time and 1,000 Hz switching frequency support reliable detection of small objects close to backgrounds. The axial optical design enables stable installation in compact mechanical layouts.
The VTF180-2P41112 from Sick delivers consistent sensing performance through an IP67-rated housing, controlled PNP output, and stable background blanking operation. As part of the V12 series, the VTF180-2P41112 is suitable for continuous industrial automation environments. This Sick photoelectric sensor meets requirements for electrical stability, mechanical durability, and precise detection reliability.
