Photoelectrics
Retro-reflective, Polarized
Type PA18C.P..., DC
• Miniature sensor range
• Range: 5 m (axial), 4 m (radial)
• Sensitivity adjustment by potentiometer
• Modulated, red light 625 nm
• Supply voltage: 10 to 30 VDC
• Output: 100 mA, NPN or PNP, N.O & N.C.
• Degree of protection: IP67, IP69K
• LED indication for output, stability and power ON
• Protection: reverse polarity, short circuit and transients
• Cable and plug versions
• Excellent EMC performance
Product Description
Ordering Key
The PA18C.P is part of a family of inexpensive general purpose retro-reflective sensors
in industrial standard 18 mm
cylindrical ABS housing.
The sensors are useful in
applications where high-accuracy detection as well as
small size is required.
Type
Housing style
Housing size
Housing material
Housing type axial
Detection principle
Sensing distance
Output type
Output configuration
Connection type
Sensitive adjustment
Compact housing and high
power LED for excellent
performance-size ratio.
The potentiometer used for
adjustment of the sensitivity makes the sensors highly
flexible. The output type is
NPN or PNP and the output
switching function is NO and
NC.
PA18CAP50PAM1SA
Type Selection
Housing style
Range
Connection
Sn
Ordering no.
NPN
Make & break switching
Ordering no.
PNP
Make & break switching
M18 Axial type
M18 Axial type
M18 Radial type
M18 Radial type
PA 18 CAP 50 NASA
PA 18 CAP 50 NAM1SA
PA 18 CRP 40 NASA
PA 18 CRP 40 NAM1SA
PA 18 CAP 50 PASA
PA 18 CAP 50 PAM1SA
PA 18 CRP 40 PASA
PA 18 CRP 40 PAM1SA
Specifications
5.0 m
5.0 m
4.0 m
4.0 m
Cable
Plug
Cable
Plug
according to EN60947-5-2
Rated operating distance (Sn)
Axial type (A)
Up to 5.0 m,
Radial type (R)
Up to 4.0 m
Reference target: ER4
reflector ø 80 mm
Blind zone
50 mm @ Sn max.
Sensitivity control
Adjustable by potentiometer
Electrical adjustment
210˚
Mecanical adjustment
240˚
Adjustable distance to target
Axial types
50-500 cm
Radial types
50-400 cm
Temperature drift
≤ 0.2%/ºC
Hysteresis (H)
(differential travel)
≤ 20%
Rated operational volt. (UB )
10 to 30 VDC
(ripple included)
Ripple (Urpp )
≤ 10%
Output current
Continuous (Ie)
≤ 100 mA
Short-time (I)
≤ 100 mA
(max. load capacity 100 nF)
Specifications are subject to change without notice (14.06.2017)
No load supply current (Io)
≤ 25 mA @ 24 VDC
Minimum operational current (Im) 0.5 mA
OFF-state current (Ir )
≤ 100 µA
Voltage drop (Ud )
≤ 2.0 VDC @ 100 mA
Protection
Short-circuit, reverse
polarity and transients
Light source
InGaAIP, LED, 625 nm
Light type
Red, modulated
Sensing angle
± 2º
Ambient light
30.000 lux
Incandescent lamp
Light spot Diameter
Ø 150 mm @ 2.5 m
Operating frequency
500 Hz
Response time
OFF-ON (tON)
≤ 1.0 ms
ON-OFF (tOFF )
≤ 1.0 ms
Power ON delay (tv)
≤ 100 ms
Output function
Type
NPN or PNP
Switching function
NO and NC
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Specifications (cont.)
Indication
Output ON
Signal stability and power ON
Environment
Installation category
Pollution degree
Degree of protection
Ambient temperature
Operating
Storage
Vibration
Shock
Rated insulation voltage
LED, yellow
LED, green
III (IEC 60664/60664A;
60947-1)
3 (IEC 60664/60664A;
60947-1)
IP 67, IP 69K*
-25° to +60°C (-13° to +140°F)
-40° to +70°C (-40° to +158°F)
10 to 150 Hz, 1 mm/15 G
(IEC 60068-2-6)
30 g / 11ms, 3 pos, 3 neg
per axis
(IEC 60068-2-6, 60068-2-32)
500 VAC (rms)
IEC protection class III
Housing material
Body
ABS, grey
Front material
PMMA, red
Cable gland
POM, Black
Trimmer shaft
POM, Dark Grey
Locknuts
PBTB, black
Mounting bracket
PPA, black
Connection
Cable
PVC, grey, 2 m
4 x 0.25 mm2, Ø = 4.5 mm
Plug
M12, 4-pin
(CONB14NF-series)
Weight
With cable: 85 g
With plug: 25 g
CE-marking Yes
Approvals
cULus (UL508)
supply class 2
90°
* The IP69K test according to DIN 40050-9 for high-pressure, high-temperature wash-down applications.
The sensor must not only be dust tight (IP6X), but also able to withstand high-pressure and steam cleaning. The sensor is exposed to high pressure water from a spray nozzle that is fed with 80°C water at
8’000– 10’000 KPa (80–100bar) and a flow rate of 14–6L/min. The nozzle is held 100 –150 mm from the
sensor at angles of 0°, 30°, 60° and 90° for 30s each. The test device sits on a turntable that rotates with
a speed of 5 times per minute. The sensor must not suffer any damaging effects from the high pressure
water in appearance and function.
60°
30°
0°
Operation Diagram
Operation Diagram
tv = Power ON delay
Power supply
ON
OFF
Target
Present
Not Present
Break Output (N.C.)
Present
Not Present
Tv
ON
OFF
Make Output (N.O.)
ON
OFF
Object
Tv
Wiring Diagrams
NPN
1 BN
V
PNP
1 BN
V
4 BK
2 WH
2 WH
4 BK
3 BU
3 BU
V GND
2
V GND
Specifications are subject to change without notice (14.06.2017)
PA18C.P...
Detection Diagram
ER4
Reflector
(feet)
(feet)
6,6
9,8
13,1
16,4
19,7
0,0
23,0
150
5,91
100
3,94
50
1,97
0
0,00
-1,97
-50
-100
-3,94
-150
-5,91
0,0
1,0
2,0
3,0
4,0
5,0
6,0
(mm)
3,3
(inch)
(mm)
0,0
3,3
6,6
9,8
13,1
16,4
19,7
80
3,15
60
2,36
40
1,57
20
0,79
0
0,00
-20
-0,79
-40
-1,57
-60
-2,36
-3,15
-80
0,0
7,0
(inch)
Y
X
Radial
Axial
Sensor
1,0
2,0
3,0
4,0
5,0
6,0
Distance (m)
Distance (m)
Excess Gain
0,0
3,3
6,6
Axial
Radial
(feet)
(feet)
9,8
13,1
16,4
19,7
23,0
0,0
3,3
6,6
9,8
13,1
16,4
19,7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
100
Excess Gain
Excess Gain
1.000
100
10
1
10
1
0
1
2
3
4
Distance (m)
5
6
7
Distance (m)
APA18-MB1
Signal Stability Indication
1.1
Operation level x 1.1
1.0
0.9
Operation level
Operation level x 0.9
Ø 27
Excess Gain
10
Time
Ø 27
Green LED ON
10
Yellow LED ON
Specifications are subject to change without notice (14.06.2017)
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Dimensions Radial version
Cable version
Sensitivity Control 270°
30
15
6.3
M18 x 1
Ø 4.5
Ø 9.9
13,3
Operation Indicator (Yellow)
0.6
8.1
30.8
Power and Stability
Indicator (Green)
49.6
9.7
3.5 3.5
Receiver
Optical Axis
Emitter
Plug version
Sensitivity Control 270°
13,3
Operation Indicator (Yellow)
30
15
10.8
M18 x 1
M12x1 Plug
8.1
30.8
54.1
Power and Stability
Indicator (Green)
0.6
9.7
3.5 3.5
Receiver
Optical Axis
Emitter
4
Specifications are subject to change without notice (14.06.2017)
PA18C.P...
Dimensions Axial version
Plug version
Cable version
6.3
8.1
39.3
Operation Indicator (Yellow)
30
15
10.8
Emitter
Emitter
Optical Axis
Power and Stability
Indicator (Green)
0.6
Receiver
M12x1 Plug
3.5 3.5
M18 x 1
M18 x 1
20.5
3
3.5 3.5
30
Sensitivity Control 270°
15
Ø 9.9
3
Operation Indicator (Yellow)
Ø 4.5
Sensitivity Control 270°
Optical Axis
20.5
8.1
43.8
Power and Stability
Indicator (Green)
0.6
Receiver
Mounting Systems
Axial version
Radial version
M18 Lock nut
M18 Lock nut
m
m m
0
1. .5 m
in. x. 4
M a
M
APA18-MB1
APA18-MB1
PA18 mounting with a combination of 1 x APA18-MB1 and
1 x M18 lock nut.
Maximum torque 0.9 NM
PA18 mounting with 2 x M18 lock nuts.
Maximum torque 2.0 NM
Specifications are subject to change without notice (14.06.2017)
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Installation Hints
To avoid interference from inductive voltage / Relief of the cable strain
current peaks, separate the proximity switch
cables from any other power cables. E.g.
Engine, contactor or solenoid cables
Protection of the sensing face
Sensor mounted on a mobile carrier
Incorrect
Incorrect
Incorrect
Correct
Correct
> 100 mm
The cable should not be pulled
A proximity switch should not serve
as mechanical stop
Any repetitive flexing of the
cable should be avoided
Delivery Contents
Accessories
• Photoelectric switch: PA 18 C.P...
• Installation instruction on plastic bag
• Screwdriver
• Mounting bracket APA18-MB1
• 2 M18 lock nuts
• Packaging: Plastic bag
• Connector type CONG1A.. / CONB14NF.. series
• Reflector type ER.. - to be purchased separately
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