{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"VL180-P460","brand":"SICK","brandSlug":"sick","productSlug":"VL180-P460","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/sick/VL180-P460","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VL180-P460","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"SICK VL180-P460 Photoelectric Retro-Reflective Sensor, PNP, 0.05…1 m range, M12 4-pin, IP66, 10–30 VDC.","salesMarkdown":"## SICK VL180-P460 — retro-reflective photoelectric sensor, PNP, 1 m range The SICK VL180-P460 is a photoelectric retro-reflective sensor in a cylindrical 18 mm metal housing (nickel-plated brass with PBT/PC optics cover). It detects objects across a 0.05 to 1 m range using a reflector (not included). The PNP switching output is configurable for light-on or dark-on operation, making it flexible for presence, position, or gap detection on a conveyor or machine station. Rated IP66, the housing withstands hose-down cleaning and dusty environments — suitable for packaging, food processing, and general industrial floors where occasional washdown is required. The M12 4-pin connector (pigtail or panel-mount) simplifies field replacement without rewiring the cable run. Operating range is 10–30 VDC (nominal 24 VDC), with the PNP output sourcing current to a PLC input or relay. The -25 to 55 °C ambient temperature window covers most indoor production areas, though the upper limit is lower than some all-metal sensors — plan for ventilation if mounted near a hot process. ## Comparison with VL18-3P3140 The VL18-3P3140 is a retro-reflective PNP sensor in an 18 mm metal barrel. The VL180-P460 has a shorter sensing range (1 m vs 3.5 m) and a lower enclosure rating (IP66 vs IP67).","metaTitle":"SICK VL180-P460 Photoelectric Retro-Reflective Sensor, PNP,","metaDescription":"SICK VL180-P460 retro-reflective photoelectric sensor, PNP output, 0.05–1 m range, IP66, M12 4-pin, 10–30 VDC. Current lifecycle status: active. Sourced to order against an RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Photoelectric Sensors"],"specifications":{"Type":"Photoelectric Retro-Reflective Sensor","Model":"VL180-P460","Weight":"0,07 kg","Material":"Plastic","Condition":"New","Shelf No.":"201205","Connection":"M12","No. of Pin":"4","Length [mm]":"69","Manufacturer":"Sick","Diameter [mm]":"18","Sensing Range":"0.05 … 1 m","Connector Type":"M12 Connector, 4-pin","Switching Mode":"Light on / Dark on","Type of Product":"Photoelectric Retro-Reflective Sensor","lifecycle_stage":"current","Enclosure Rating":"IP66","Housing Material":"Metal, Nickel-plated brass, PBT/PC","Switching Output":"Light/dark switching","Electrical Design":"PNP","Max. Voltage [DC]":"30","Min. Voltage [DC]":"10","Operating Voltage":"10 … 30 VDC","Nominal Voltage [DC]":"24","Sensing Face Material":"Plastic, PMMA","Max. Sensing Range [mm]":"1000","Diameter, Housing Length":"18.69 mm","Ambient Operating Temperature":"-25 … 55°C"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$25.50","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VL180-P460/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the sensing range of the VL180-P460?","answer":"The sensing range is 0.05 to 1 m (1000 mm) with a reflector."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/sick/VL180-P460","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/sick/VL180-P460 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}