Photoelectrics
Retro-reflective, Polarized
Type PA18C.P..., DC
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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
The PA18C.P is part of a fam-
ily of inexpensive general pur-
pose retro-reflective sensors
in industrial standard 18 mm
cylindrical ABS housing.
The sensors are useful in
applications where high-ac-
curacy detection as well as
small size is required.
Compact housing and high
power LED for excellent
performance-size ratio.
The potentiometer used for
adjustment of the sensitivi-
ty makes the sensors highly
flexible. The output type is
NPN or PNP and the output
switching function is NO and
NC.
Ordering Key
Type
Housing style
Housing size
Housing material
Housing type axial
Detection principle
Sensing distance
Output type
Output configuration
Connection type
Sensitive adjustment
PA18CAP50PAM1SA
Type Selection
Housing style
Range
S
n
5.0 m
5.0 m
4.0 m
4.0 m
Connection
Ordering no.
NPN
Make & break switching
PA 18 CAP 50 NASA
PA 18 CAP 50 NAM1SA
PA 18 CRP 40 NASA
PA 18 CRP 40 NAM1SA
Ordering no.
PNP
Make & break switching
PA 18 CAP 50 PASA
PA 18 CAP 50 PAM1SA
PA 18 CRP 40 PASA
PA 18 CRP 40 PAM1SA
M18 Axial type
M18 Axial type
M18 Radial type
M18 Radial type
Cable
Plug
Cable
Plug
Specifications
according to EN60947-5-2
Rated operating distance
(S
n
)
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 @ S
n
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.
(U
B
)
10 to 30 VDC
(ripple included)
Ripple
(U
rpp
)
≤ 10%
Output current
Continuous (I
e
)
≤ 100 mA
Short-time (I)
≤ 100 mA
(max. load capacity 100 nF)
No load supply current
(I
o
)
Minimum operational current
(I
m
)
OFF-state current
(I
r
)
Voltage drop
(U
d
)
Protection
Light source
Light type
Sensing angle
Ambient light
Light spot Diameter
Operating frequency
Response time
OFF-ON (t
ON
)
ON-OFF (t
OFF
)
Power ON delay
(t
v
)
Output function
Type
Switching function
≤ 25 mA @ 24 VDC
0.5 mA
≤ 100 µA
≤ 2.0 VDC @ 100 mA
Short-circuit, reverse
polarity and transients
InGaAIP, LED, 625 nm
Red, modulated
± 2º
30.000 lux
Incandescent lamp
Ø 150 mm @ 2.5 m
500 Hz
≤ 1.0 ms
≤ 1.0 ms
≤ 100 ms
NPN or PNP
NO and NC
Specifications are subject to change without notice (14.06.2017)
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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
Front material
Cable gland
Trimmer shaft
Locknuts
Mounting bracket
Connection
Cable
Plug
Weight
CE-marking
Approvals
ABS, grey
PMMA, red
POM, Black
POM, Dark Grey
PBTB, black
PPA, black
PVC, grey, 2 m
4 x 0.25 mm
2
, Ø = 4.5 mm
M12, 4-pin
(CONB14NF-series)
With cable: 85 g
With plug: 25 g
Yes
cULus (UL508)
supply class 2
* 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 clea-
ning. 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.
90°
60°
30°
0°
Operation Diagram
tv = Power ON delay
Power supply
Target
Object
Break Output (N.C.)
Make Output (N.O.)
ON
OFF
Present
Not Present
Present
Not Present
Tv
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Operation Diagram
Tv
Wiring Diagrams
NPN
1 BN
V
PNP
1 BN
4 BK
2 WH
V
2 WH
4 BK
3 BU
V GND
3 BU
V GND
2
Specifications are subject to change without notice (14.06.2017)
PA18C.P...
Dimensions Axial version
Cable version
Plug version
Sensitivity Control 270°
3
30
Operation Indicator (Yellow)
6.3
Ø 9.9
Ø 4.5
Emitter
M18 x 1
3.5 3.5
15
Sensitivity Control 270°
3
30
Operation Indicator (Yellow)
10.8
Emitter
M12x1 Plug
3.5 3.5
Optical Axis
15
M18 x 1
20.5
39.3
8.1
Optical Axis
Power and Stability
Indicator (Green)
Receiver
0.6
20.5
43.8
8.1
Power and Stability
Indicator (Green)
0.6
Receiver
Mounting Systems
Axial version
M18 Lock nut
m
m m
0
1. .5 m
in. 4
M ax.
M
Radial version
M18 Lock nut
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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