Sick VTE18-3F2240 Photoelectric sensor

The photoelectric sensor, also known as diffuse sensor, optical sensor, or light scanner, from Sick with the type number VTE18-3F2240 is an electrical light sensor for non-contact object detection. It has the dimensions 8 x 3 x 3 cm and weighs 0.055 kg. Photoelectric sensors are used in automation technology, where they reliably detect object distances, presence, or position by emitting and receiving light. Typical applications include material flow control in conveyor systems, component positioning in assembly, and monitoring of feeds in packaging machines.