Photoelectric Proximity Sensor | Background Suppression | 30mm to 300mm Sensing Range | IP67 & IP69K Rated | by SICK
The Photoelectric Proximity Sensor HTB18L-B4A5BH features a background suppression design with a sensing range of 30 mm to 300 mm, making it ideal for industrial automation and precise object detection. With a visible red laser light source and robust IP67/IP69K rated housing, this sensor ensures reliable performance in challenging environments, perfect for manufacturing and robotics applications.
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- Functional principle: Photoelectric proximity sensor with background suppression
- Sensing range: 30 mm to 250 mm (standard), up to 300 mm max
- Light source: Visible red laser, wavelength 655 nm, laser class 1
- Housing design: Hybrid with M18 thread diameter
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC with ripple < 5 V pp
- Current consumption: ≤ 20 mA
- Switching output: PNP and NPN light switching
- Output current max: ≤ 100 mA
- Response time: ≤ 0.5 ms
- Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Protection class: III
- Enclosure rating: IP67 and IP69K
- Operating temperature: -30 °C to +55 °C
- Storage temperature: -40 °C to +70 °C
- Housing material: Plastic VISTAL®
- Optics material: Plastic PMMA
- EMC compliance: EN 60947-5-2
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 48.5mm x 31.8mm x 16.2mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Photoelectric proximity sensor with background suppression
- Visible red laser light source with 655 nm wavelength
- Sensing range from 30 mm to 250 mm (standard), up to 300 mm max
- Hybrid housing design with M18 thread diameter for flexible mounting
- Signal strength light bar for easy adjustment
- IP67 and IP69K rated for dust and water protection
- Fast response time of ≤ 0.5 ms and switching frequency of 1,000 Hz
- Dual switching outputs: PNP and NPN light switching
- Adjustable sensing range and light/dark switching via potentiometers
- Robust plastic VISTAL® housing and PMMA optics material
- Electromagnetic compatibility compliant with EN 60947-5-2
- Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure proper sensor alignment, electrical connection, and compliance with safety standards.
- Industrial automation for detecting small objects
- Manufacturing process control
- Material handling and packaging systems
- Robotics and assembly lines requiring precise object detection
- AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
- Low power consumption with supply voltage from 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Durable IP67/IP69K rated housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Complies with China-RoHS for hazardous substance restrictions
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
The SICK HTB18L-B4A5BH Photoelectric Proximity Sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and precise object detection applications.
