{"product_id":"sick-vl18-52-m18-barrel-retro-reflective-photoelectric-sensor","title":"SICK – VL18-52 – M18 Barrel Retro-Reflective Photoelectric Sensor","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe SICK VL18‑52 is an M18 barrel-style retro‑reflective photoelectric sensor designed for reliable object detection using a reflector. It features a robust stainless-steel (or plastic, depending on variant) IP67 housing, red LED light source, and a PNP output with light\/dark switching—ideal for industrial automation and packaging applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel \/ Series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e VL18‑52 (V18 series) \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetection Mode:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Retro‑reflective, dual‑lens optics with polarization filter \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSensing Range:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Typical 3 m, up to ~3.7 m depending on reflector \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHousing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e M18 × 1, ~78–83 mm length, stainless-steel (V4A) or plastic option, IP67–IP69K \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnection:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 4‑pin M12 connector \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 10–30 V DC; consumption ~30–35 mA \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e PNP, ≤ 100 mA; selectable light\/dark via cable \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwitching Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ≤ 1 ms response time, up to 500 Hz switching frequency \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtection \u0026amp; Indicators:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Reverse-polarity, short‑circuit and overload protection; yellow status LED; interference suppression \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmbient Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e –25 °C to +70 °C; housing options offer up to +80 °C and IP68\/IP69K \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprovals:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e CE, cURus, UL; stainless version often certified for washdown environments \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SICK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55844421960054,"sku":"EB-286672516478","price":84.55,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/4202\/8857\/files\/57_df9295c6-9363-42e1-a6bd-24e5e01c7f3e.png?v=1751150355","url":"https:\/\/volt-werk.com\/products\/sick-vl18-52-m18-barrel-retro-reflective-photoelectric-sensor","provider":"VOLTWERK Handel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}