Pepperl+Fuchs GD18/GV18/73/120 Thru-beam sensor

 

The GLV/GLK18 series sensors help improve the efficiency of machines and systems. The design of the M18 plastic housing, the connection technology, and sensor properties are highly standardized. Concentrating on the key sensor requirements has produced a robust and reliable product series for DC and AC/DC voltage systems without any overengineering. The mounting set included in the scope of delivery and the optimized potentiometer design ensure fast assembly and easy configuration.

 

Features

• Efficient Line in a short M18 plastic housing for standard applications
• Very high detection range
• 4 LEDs indicator for 360° visibility
• Version with front optical face
• DC voltage version

Technical Data

System components
Emitter		GD18/159
Receiver		GV18/73/120
General specifications
Effective detection range		0 ... 20 m
Threshold detection range		25 m
Light source		LED
Light type		modulated visible red light , 640 nm
Diameter of the light spot		approx. 1300 mm at 25 m
Angle of divergence		approx. 3 °
Optical face		frontal
Ambient light limit		30000 Lux
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd		630 a
Mission Time (TM)		20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)		0 %
Indicators/operating means
Operation indicator		LED green, statically lit Power on
Function indicator		Receiver: LED yellow, lights up when light beam is free, flashes when falling short of the stability control ; OFF when light beam is interrupted
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage		10 ... 30 V DC
No-load supply current		< 20 mA
Output
Switching type		light/dark on
Signal output		2 PNP, complementary, short-circuit protected, open collectors
Switching voltage		max. 30 V DC
Switching current		max. 100 mA
Voltage drop		≤ 1.5 V DC
Switching frequency		500 Hz
Response time		≤ 1 ms
Conformity
Product standard		EN 60947-5-2
Approvals and certificates
Protection class		II, rated insulation voltage ≤ 250 V AC with pollution degree 1-2 according to IEC 60664-1
UL approval		cULus Listed, Class 2 Power Source, Type 1 enclosure
CCC approval		CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature		-25 ... 60 °C (-13 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature		-40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... 158 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Degree of protection		IP67
Connection		4-pin, M12 x 1 connector
Material
	Housing	PC
	Optical face	PMMA
	Connector	plastic
Mass		approx. 10 g per device

Reference: pepperl-fuchs.com