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VS4 Series
Overview
- Features EZ-BEAM technology, with specially designed optics and electronics for reliable sensing without adjustments
- Includes unique, optically correct lens for narrow side light emission
- Uses advanced sensing circuitry for powerful, precise sensing
- Offers 10 to 30V dc supply voltage with NPN or PNP output, depending on model
- Available in dark- or light-operate models
- Delivers powerful 1.0 m sensing range
- Provides horizontal mounting capability and extremely small size for mounting in narrow confines
Product Specifications
| Supply Voltage and Current | 10 to 30V dc (10% max. ripple)
Emitter:25 mA Receiver:25 mA (exclusive of load) |
|---|---|
| Range | 1.0 m |
| Supply Protection Circuitry | Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages |
| Output Configuration | SPST solid-state switch:NPN (current sinking) or PNP (current sourcing), depending on model. Light operate (LO) or dark operate (DO), depending on model |
| Output Rating | 50 mA max.
OFF-state leakage current:less than 1 µA @ 24V dc ON-state saturation voltage:less than 0.25V @ 10 mA dc; less than 0.5V @ 50 mA dc |
| Output Protection Circuitry | Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or short circuit of outputs; Overload trip point greater than or equal to 100 mA |
| Output Response Time | 1 millisecond ON; 0.5 milliseconds OFF |
| Delay at Power-up | 100 milliseconds max.; outputs do not conduct during this time. |
| Repeatability | 100 microseconds |
| Indicators | 2 LED Indicators:Green and Yellow Green ON steady:power to sensor is ON
Green flashing:output overload
Yellow ON steady:light is sensed
Yellow flashing:marginal excess gain (1-1.5x) in light condition
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| Construction | Low pressure molded thermoplastic housing (UL 94-VO) with polycarbonate mounting holes and lens |
| Environmental Rating | IP67; NEMA 6 |
| Connections | 2 m or 9 m attached PVC cable, or 150 mm pigtail with threaded 3-pin Pico-style quick-disconnect fitting. QD cables are ordered separately. |
| Operating Conditions | Temperature:-20° to +55° C Relative humidity:80% @ 50° C (non-condensing) |
| Vibration and Mechanical Shock | Vibration:All models meet IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60947-5-2, UL491 Section 40, MIL-STD-202F Method 201A; 10 to 60 Hz, 0.5 mm peak to peak Shock:All models meet IEC 60068-2-27, IEC 60947-5-2; 30g peak acceleration, 11 millisecond pulse duration, half-sine wave pulse shape |
| Application Notes | M2 stainless-steel mounting hardware is included with each sensor. Optional mounting brackets are available. |
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