Pepperl+Fuchs OBS4000-18GM60-E5-V1

Overview

The Pepperl+Fuchs OBS4000-18GM60-E5-V1 is an exceptionally robust and high-performance retroreflective photoelectric sensor engineered to deliver reliable object detection across diverse industrial environments. Utilizing a visible red LED with an integrated polarization filter, this sensor precisely identifies objects up to an impressive 4 meters away, even those with reflective or challenging surfaces. Its rugged design, characterized by a nickel-plated brass housing, an IP67 protection rating, and a standard M12 connector, ensures prolonged operational integrity and simplified integration into existing automation setups. This sensor is an ideal solution for applications demanding accuracy, durability, and consistent performance.

Key Features

• Extended Sensing Range: Detects objects reliably from 0 to 4 meters, making it suitable for a wide array of applications with the appropriate standard reflector.
• Advanced Light Source: Employs a modulated visible red light (660 nm) with a polarization filter, significantly enhancing detection capabilities by minimizing glare and reflections from shiny objects.
• Flexible Output: Features a versatile PNP output, configurable for either light-on or dark-on switching modes to adapt to specific application requirements.
• Industrial Standard Connectivity: Equipped with a robust 4-pin M12 connector, ensuring secure and straightforward electrical connections in demanding industrial settings.
• Intuitive Status Indicators: Integrated green LED for power, yellow LED for switching status, and a red LED for stability monitoring provide clear operational feedback at a glance.
• Rapid Response Time: Boasts a response time of ≤ 1 ms, enabling swift and efficient detection for high-speed processes.
• High Switching Frequency: Operates at a switching frequency of 500 Hz, perfect for fast-moving production lines and critical timing applications.
• Adjustable Sensitivity: A conveniently located potentiometer on the housing allows for easy and precise sensitivity adjustments to optimize performance for various object types and distances.
• Superior Protection Rating: Conforms to IP67 standards, guaranteeing complete protection against dust ingress and the effects of temporary immersion in water, making it suitable for harsh conditions.
• Durable Housing Material: Constructed from high-quality nickel-plated brass, providing exceptional mechanical strength and corrosion resistance.
• Optimized Optical Face: Features an optical face made from PMMA, known for its excellent optical clarity and resistance to environmental factors.

Technical Specifications

• Model: OBS4000-18GM60-E5-V1
• Part Number: 087801
• Operating Voltage: 10–30 V DC
• No-Load Supply Current: ≤ 25 mA
• Max Output Current: 100 mA
• Voltage Drop: ≤ 2.5 V
• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +55°C
• Mounting: M18 threaded barrel, 60 mm long

Applications

• Conveyor Systems: Provides precise object detection with reliable reflector feedback, ensuring smooth material flow and accurate counting.
• Packaging Lines: Ideal for presence sensing of transparent, glossy, or irregularly shaped items, improving packaging efficiency and reducing errors.
• Machine Automation: Guarantees reliable and consistent detection in a wide range of industrial machine control and automation tasks, even in challenging environments.
• Logistics and Warehousing: Perfect for box detection, counting, and tracking within logistics operations, contributing to optimized inventory management and throughput.

Why Choose This Model?

The Pepperl+Fuchs OBS4000-18GM60-E5-V1 stands out as a premier choice for demanding industrial sensing applications. Its impressive 4-meter sensing range provides versatility across various setups, while the intelligent bright red LED with a polarization filter ensures unparalleled glare immunity, enabling accurate detection of even highly reflective surfaces. Installation is remarkably straightforward thanks to the standard M12 connector, minimizing downtime and simplifying integration. This sensor delivers consistently reliable switching in a broad spectrum of challenging lighting conditions, from bright ambient light to environments where reflections are common. Furthermore, its industrial-grade build quality, highlighted by the nickel-plated brass housing and a robust IP67 protection, guarantees exceptional durability and a long operational lifespan, even in the harshest industrial settings. Choose the OBS4000-18GM60-E5-V1 for a sensing solution that combines precision, resilience, and ease of use.

Order Now

The Pepperl+Fuchs OBS4000-18GM60-E5-V1, part number 087801, is currently in stock and available for immediate shipment. Enhance your automation systems with this high-performance retroreflective sensor today.