Photoelectrics

Diffuse-reflective
Type PA18CLD0.T, AC, PBTP-housing
• Range: 400 mm adjustable
100, 200 or 400 mm fixed
• Modulated, infrared light
• Supply voltage: 20 to 250 VAC
• Output: 500 mA SCR
• Make or break switching function, LED indication
• High immunity to ambient light
• Cable and plug versions

Product Description Ordering Key PA18CLD04TCM6SA

The PA18CLD.. is a family of sensing performance. The Type
inexpensive general purpose sensors are simple to use Housing style
Diffuse-reflective sensors in and no adjustment are ne- Housing size
industrial standard 18 mm cessary (except 400 mm dif- Housing material
cylindrical PBTP housing. fuse adjustable type). The Housing length
They are useful for simple output is a 2-wire NO or NC Detection principle
applications where a basic thyristor (SCR) output. Sensing distance
sensor provides adequate Output type
Output configuration
Connection type
Adjustable

Type Selection
Housing Rated Ordering no. Ordering no. Ordering no. Ordering no.
diameter operating SCR/Cable SCR/Plug SCR/Cable SCR/Plug
dist. (Sn) Make switching Make switching Break switching Break switching

M 18 100 mm fixed PA18CLD01TO PA18CLD01TOM6 PA18CLD01TC PA18CLD01TCM6

M 18 200 mm fixed PA18CLD02TO PA18CLD02TOM6 PA18CLD02TC PA18CLD02TCM6
M 18 400 mm fixed PA18CLD04TO PA18CLD04TOM6 PA18CLD04TC PA18CLD04TCM6
M 18 400 mm adjust. PA18CLD04TOSA PA18CLD04TOM6SA PA18CLD04TCSA PA18CLD04TCM6SA

Note: Plugs to be ordered separately

Specifications
Rated operating dist. (Sn) Min. operational current (Im) 10 mA
Adjustable Up to 400 mm OFF-state current (Ir) Max < 5 mA, typ. 2.6 mA
Fixed 100, 200 or 400 mm
Voltage drop (Ud) Max ≤ 10 V, typ. 7 VAC
Reference target:
Kodak test card R27, white, Protection Transients
90% reflectivity Transient voltage Max 1 kV/0,5 J
Size: Sn < 400 mm 100 x 100 mm Light source GaAlAs LED, 880 nm
Sn ≥ 400 mm 200 x 200 mm Light type Infrared, modulated synchronized
Sensitivity Sensing angle ± 25° at 1/2 range
Adjustable type only 270° turn potentiometer, Ambient light Max 10'000 lux
Temperature drift 0.4%/K Operating frequency (f) 20 Hz, light/dark ratio 1:2
Hysteresis (H) Response time
(Differential travel) 3 to 20%, OFF-ON (tON) ≤ 20 ms
Rated operational volt. (UB) 20 to 250 VAC, ON-OFF (tOFF) ≤ 30 ms
45 to 65 Hz Power ON delay (tV) Typ. 100 ms
Output current (AC12, AC140) Indication function Dark (NC) or light (NO) switching
Continuous (Ie) ≤ 500 mA Output ON LED, yellow
Short-time (I) ≤ 3 A, max. 20 ms

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Specifications (cont.)
Environment Housing material
Overvoltage category III (IEC 60664/60664A; 60947-1) Body PBTP, grey thermoplastic
Pollution degree 3 (IEC 60664/60664A; 60947-1) polyester
Degree of protection IP 67 (IEC 60529; 60947-1) Front Luran®, black
Temperature Cable end Polyester, black
Operating -20° to +60°C (-4° to 140°F) Nuts Reinforced nylon
Storage -30° to + 70°C (-22° to 158°F) Connection
Vibration 10 to 150 Hz, 0.5 mm/- Cable Grey, 2 m, 2 x 0.5 mm2,
7.5 g (IEC 60068-2-6) oilproof PVC,
Shock 2 x 1 m 100 x 0.5 m Plug M12 x 1
(IEC 60068-2-32) Cables for plug (M6) CON.6A-... series
Dielectric voltage 1600 VAC Weight
(IEC 60364-4-41) Cable version 105 g
Plug version 22 g
Approvals UL, CSA
CE-marking Yes

Operation Diagram
Power supply
Object present, light received
Output ON: Make switching (NO) Tv

Tv
Break switching (NC)

Dimensions Wiring Diagrams

2 BN

3 BU

2 BN

3 BU

M12 x 1

Note: Sensitivity only 400 mm adjustable

Installation Hints
To avoid interference from inductive voltage/ Relief of cable strain Protection of the sensing face Switch mounted on mobile carrier
current peaks, separate the prox. switch pow-
er cables from any other power cables, e.g.
motor, contactor or solenoid cables
Incorrect

Correct

The cable should not be pulled A proximity switch should not serve as Any repetitive flexing of the
mechanical stop cable should be avoided

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Detection Diagrams
Sensor Sensor
Y Y
X (inch) X (inch)
R27 R27
Kodac test card 0.8 Kodac test card 2 4 6 8 10
1.6 2.4 3.1 3.9 4.7
30.0 1.2 60.0 2.4

20.0 0.8 40.0 1.6

10.0 0.4 20.0 0.8

(mm)
(mm)

0.0 0.0 0

(inch)
0.0

(inch)
-10.0 -0.4 -20.0 -0.8

-20.0 -0.8 -40.0 -1.6

-30.0 -1.2 -60.0 -2.4

0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 100.0 120.0 0.0 50.0 100.0 150.0 200.0 250.0
PA18CLD01.. Distance (mm) PA18CLD02.. Distance (mm)

Sensor
Y (inch)
X R27
Kodac test card 4 8 12 16 20
60.0 2.4

40.0 1.6

20.0 0.8
(mm)

0.0 0
(inch)

-20.0 -0.8

-40.0 -1.6

-60.0 -2.4
0.0 100.0 200.0 300.0 400.0 500.0
PA18CLD04.. Distance (mm)

Delivery Contents Accessories

• Photoelectric switch: PA18CLD04T • Fibre optics
• 2 nuts • Connector type CON.6A-.. series.
• Packaging: plastic bag • Screw driver for adjustments: 77-000
• MB18A
• APA18-RAR

For further informations refer to “Accessories”

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