{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"VS/VE18-4P3240","brand":"SICK","brandSlug":"sick","productSlug":"VS-VE18-4P3240","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/sick/VS-VE18-4P3240","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VS%2FVE18-4P3240","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Sick, through-beam photoelectric sensor, barrel style, part VS/VE18-4P3240, 0 to 20 m detection range, 0.04 kg.","salesMarkdown":"## Through-beam photoelectric sensor, 20 m range The Sick VS/VE18-4P3240 is a through-beam photoelectric sensor in a barrel-style housing, rated for a detection range of 0 to 20 m. That 20 m span means the emitter and receiver can be placed across a wide conveyor or through a machine cell, and the through-beam principle gives it the highest immunity to dust, mist, and target-surface variation of any photoelectric sensing method. The emitter and receiver are separate units; alignment is critical at this range, and the barrel form factor simplifies bracket mounting on extruded framing.","metaTitle":"Sick VS/VE18-4P3240 Through-Beam Photoelectric Sensor, 20 m","metaDescription":"Sick VS/VE18-4P3240 through-beam photoelectric sensor, barrel style, 0 to 20 m detection range. Current lifecycle stage. Sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Photoelectric Sensors"],"specifications":{"Part #":"VS/VE18-4P3240","Weight":"0.04 kgs","Category":"Photoelectric Sensors","Top Category":"Sensors","lifecycle_stage":"current"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$133.35 – $156.95","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/57ccb996e50a03d09826b61dde6d983c.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VS%2FVE18-4P3240/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy the VS/VE18-4P3240 and how is it quoted?","answer":"This part is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm commitment."},{"question":"What is the detection range of the VS/VE18-4P3240?","answer":"The through-beam pair is rated for 0 to 20 m, which covers wide conveyor spans and machine-cell crossings with high margin against contamination."},{"question":"What is the closest functional second-source for the VS/VE18-4P3240?","answer":"The WTB16P-24161120A00 is a peer photoelectric sensor from the same category, but it is a different Sick series with a different detection principle and range. The VS/VE18-4P3240 is a through-beam barrel sensor at 20 m; the WTB16P is a different form factor and range. Verify the specific sensing mode and mounting before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/sick/VS-VE18-4P3240","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/VS-VE18-4P3240 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}}