SICK Background Suppression Photoelectric Sensor, Barrel Sensor, 10 mm → 350 mm Detection Range

Low-cost M18 housing sensor on the market
Long sensing distances: 100 mm, 400 mm, 800 mm (proximity sensor), 300 mm (proximity sensor with BGS), 6 m (retro-reflective sensor) and 20 m (through-beam sensor)
Bright power and signal LEDs with 360° visibility
Wide product portfolio solves a broad range of applications
High switching frequencies up to 1000 Hz
Available in a metal housing for applications in harsh environments
Optical axis selectively axial or radial (90°)

Cost-effective cylindrical M18 sensor lowers installation costs
Brightly lit red emitter LED simplifies alignment and saves mounting time
Bright status display with 360° visibility enables quick and easy troubleshooting and thus reduces maintenance costs and time
The flat, smooth front screen reduces the accumulation of dust and dirt. This ensures reliable operation and reduces both maintenance and costs

The V180-2 sensors are designed to provide the longest sensing range for proximity sensors. These low-cost cylindrical sensors are easy to use, easy to install and maintain saving installation time and maintenance costs. The V180-2 is available in either a plastic or metal housing. The bright red LED makes these sensors easy to align and set up, offering time-saving installation. Plus, the indication LEDs provide continuous signal strength information for quick and simple troubleshooting.
The V180-2 provides an economical solution for universal applications, such as product detection and machine positioning in packaging, general manufacturing automation, material handling and warehousing systems.

Edge guiding
Web width measurement and edge guiding

Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.