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Retroreflective sensor with polarization filter
OBS4000-18GM60-E4
Release date: 2013-05-28 11:51 Date of issue: 2013-05-28 087798_eng.xml
Dimensions
Electrical connection
Sensitivity adjuster
3
60
44
38
M18x1
24
4
LED
Option:
BN
WH
BK
BU
IN
+UB
Q
0 V
E4 E4
= Light on
= Dark on
Model Number
OBS4000-18GM60-E4
Retroreflective sensor
with 2 m fixed cable
Features
Dual color indication LED
Glare protected with polarization filter
Light/dark ON, programmable
Sensitivity adjuster for optimal adap-
tation to the application
Protection degree IP67
Strong metallic housing in cylindrical
shape M18 x 1
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Retroreflective sensor with polarization filter
OBS4000-18GM60-E4
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Release date: 2013-05-28 11:51 Date of issue: 2013-05-28 087798_eng.xml
Technical data
General specifications
Effective detection range 0 ... 4 m
Threshold detection range 4.5 m
Reference target H50 reflector
Light source LED
Light type modulated visible red light , 660 nm
Diameter of the light spot approx. 200 mm at detection range 4 m
Angle of divergence 3 °
Optical face frontal
Ambient light limit 10000 Lux
Indicators/operating means
Operating display LED green
Function display Dual color-LED, yellow/green
yellow: switching state
green: power on
flashing: stability control
Controls sensitivity adjustment
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage UB10 ... 30 V DC , class 2
Ripple 10 %
No-load supply current I0 25 mA
Time delay before availability tv 25 ms
Output
Switching type light/dark on electrically switchable
Signal output 1 NPN output, short-circuit protected, reverse polarity protected,
open collector
Switching voltage max. 30 V DC
Switching current max. 100 mA
Voltage drop Ud 2.5 V
Switching frequency f 500 Hz
Response time 1 ms
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -25 ... 55 °C (-13 ... 131 °F)
Storage temperature -40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... 158 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Protection degree IP67
Connection 2 m fixed cable
Material
Housing brass, nickel-plated
Optical face PMMA
Mass 110 g
Compliance with standards and directi-
ves
Directive conformity EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Standard conformity
Product standard EN 60947-5-2:2007
IEC 60947-5-2:2007
Standards UL 508
Approvals and certificates
UL approval cULus Listed, Type 1 enclosure
CCC approval CCC approval / marking not required for products rated 36 V
Curves/Diagrams
x
y
H85-2
C110-2
H50
H160
Distance X [m]
Offset Y [mm]
Characteristic response curve
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Accessories
CPZ18B03
Mounting Bracket with swivel nut
BF 18
Mounting flange, 18 mm
BF 18-F
Mounting flange with dead stop, 18 mm
BF 5-30
Universal mounting bracket for cylindrical
sensors with a diameter of 5 ... 30 mm
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Retroreflective sensor with polarization filter
OBS4000-18GM60-E4
3
Release date: 2013-05-28 11:51 Date of issue: 2013-05-28 087798_eng.xml
Reflector type:
Stability control > 3
Stability control < 3
Stability control
Distance X [m]
Relative received light strength
H85-2 (80 mm x 80 mm)
C110-2 (ø = 84 mm)
H50 (50 mm x 50 mm)
H160 (60 mm x 18 mm)
0 m
0 m
0 m
0.1 m
5.5 m
4.7 m
4.5 m
2.2 m
60
50
40
30
20
10
3
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
H85-2
C110-2
H50
H160
x