{"product_id":"emas-spm18dp4dc2-m18-diffuse-photoelectric-sensor-400mm-pnp","title":"EMAS SPM18DP4DC2 - M18 Photoelectric Sensor 400mm PNP (IP65 10-30V DC)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetect Almost Any Object Up To 400mm Away, With No Reflector Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEMAS SPM18DP4DC2\u003c\/strong\u003e is an M18 diffuse-reflection photoelectric sensor: it emits light and switches when an object reflects it back, so it detects boxes, bottles, plastics, wood and metal up to 400mm away without a separate reflector or receiver. The PNP output offers both NO and NC switching on a 4-core cable, an LED shows output status, and the 2ms response time keeps up with fast conveyors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPN SPM18DP4DC2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiffuse reflection, 400mm sensing distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePNP output, NO\/NC, up to 200mA load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-30V DC supply, 2ms response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort-circuit, overload and reverse-polarity protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP65 plastic M18 body with LED indicator, 2m cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensor Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003ePhotoelectric, diffuse reflection, M18\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003ePlastic (PC sensing face)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensing Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e400mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003ePNP, NO\/NC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003eLED\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e10-30V DC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax. 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You only mount and wire one device, with no reflector or separate receiver to align.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it detect dark or shiny objects?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but the 400mm rating is a maximum. Dark, matt or angled surfaces reflect less light and are detected at a shorter range, so allow a margin and test with your actual product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the output wired?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a PNP (sourcing) output with both NO and NC switching on a 4-core cable, so it suits standard sourcing PLC inputs and you can choose light-on or dark-on operation in the wiring. For sinking (NPN) inputs EMAS make the SPM18DP4EC2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can it be installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe body is rated IP65 and works from -5°C to +55°C, which suits most indoor production and packaging areas. 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