Sick VTF180-2P42417 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick VTF180-2P42417 photoelectric sensor provides background blanking detection with 100 mm sensing range, PNP output, and M18 housing for automation. Manufactured by Sick, this photoelectric sensor operates using visible red LED light at 645 nm, supports 10–30 V DC supply, delivers ≤0.5 ms response time, and features IP67 enclosure, categorized under Sick Photoelectric Sensors within the V12 series.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photoelectic Sensor |
| Model Number | VTF180-2P42417 |
Sick VTF180-2P42417 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 69.8 mm |
| Housing design (light emission) | Cylindrical |
| Housing length | 69.8 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 | Male connector M12, 4-pin |
| Protection class | III |
| Housing material | Plastic, PBT/PC |
| Optics material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Ambient operating temperature | –25 °C ... +55 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +70 °C |
| Weight | 18 g |
The VTF180-2P42417 Sick Background Blanking Photoelectric Sensor is a proximity-type sensing device used in industrial automation systems. This Sick model functions with a 1–100 mm sensing range, background blanking principle, and a PNP switching output. The VTF180-2P42417 belongs to the V12 series and operates on 10–30 V DC, enabling controlled object detection in compact machine layouts.
In practical automation environments, the VTF180-2P42417 Sick Background Blanking Photoelectric Sensor is applied on conveyors, packaging machines, assembly stations, and inspection points. Background blanking allows the sensor to ignore reflective surfaces behind the target. The fast ≤0.5 ms response time, axial optical alignment, and IP67 enclosure ensure stable switching performance under vibration, dust, and continuous operating conditions.
The VTF180-2P42417 from Sick offers defined optical behavior with reliable electrical characteristics for factory automation use. With PNP output, IP67 enclosure, and M18 cylindrical design, this V12 series photoelectric sensor aligns with standard industrial sensing requirements. The Sick VTF180-2P42417 photoelectric sensor supports predictable detection performance and long-term operational stability in industrial automation applications.
