# Area Sensor, NPN, Metal, 40mm, 18 Beam

**Manufacturer:** Autonics  
**MPN:** `BW40-18`

The AUTONICS BW40-18 Sensor features an area sensor with a NPN open collector output. It has an optical axis of 40mm pitch and a length of 680mm. The sensor operates within a voltage range of 12-24VDC.

## Specifications

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand name | Autonics |
| Manufacturer name | Autonics |
| Manufacturer | Autonics, AUTONICS |
| DimensionUnit | mm |
| GraingerSku | 32W333 |
| Extra Product Name | Area Sensor, NPN, Metal, 40mm, 18 Beam |
| WeightUnit | lbs |
| countryOfOrigin | Korea, Republic of |
| depth | 22.6 |
| extendedLead | 2 |
| height | 740.0 |
| height_Attrib | Overall Height |
| length | 22.6 |
| length_Attrib | Depth |
| moq | 1 |
| MPN | BW40-18 |
| multiple | 1 |
| qtyInStock | 0 |
| SKU | G5640083 |
| tierMinQty1 | 1 |
| tierPrice1 | 2296.99 |
| url | https://www.zoro.com/autonics-area-sensor-npn-metal-40mm-18-beam-bw40-18/i/G5640083/ |
| width | 28.6 |
| width_Attrib | Width |
| Part Number | BW40-18 |
| Product Group | BISS |
| Item | Photoelectric Area Sensor |
| Housing Material | ALuminum |
| Circuit Type | NPN Open Collector |
| IP Rating | 65 |
| Beam Spacing | 40 mm |
| Width | 28.6mm, 38, 500, 75 |
| Sensing Range | 0.10 to 7.00m |
| Depth | 22.6mm |
| Number of Beams | 18 |
| Sensing Height | 720mm |
| Max Load Current | 100mA |
| Includes | Emitter, Receiver and Instructions |
| Current Consumption | 80mA |
| Overall Height | 740mm |
| Max Load Voltage | 30VDC |
| Operating Temp Range | -20 to 60 Degrees C |
| Min Target Size | Opaque Material 50mm |
| Cable Length | 300mm |
| Output Mode | Light-On |
| Light Source | Infrared LED |
| Response Time | 12 msec |
| Power Source | 12 to 24VDC |
| Cable Connection | 4 Pin M12 |
| Country of Origin (subject to change) | Korea, Republic of |
| ASIN | B00TXSDA3E |
| AdultProduct | False |
| Asin | B00TXSDA3E |
| Autographed | False |
| Batteries_required | False |
| Brand | AUTONICS, Autonics USA, Inc |
| Bullet_point | Controls, Electrical, Photoelectric Area Sensors, Switches |
| Case | 18 |
| Cat | Industrial & Scientific |
| CatId | 16310091 |

## Distributor availability

| Distributor | SKU | Price (USD) | Qty | Stock | MOQ |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zoro | G5640083 | 2296.99 | 1 | None | 1 |
| Radwell | BW40-18 |  |  | None | 1 |
| Grainger | 32W333 |  |  | None | 1 |
| Nex Instrument | BW40-18 | 1071.0 | 1 | None | 1 |
| autonicsonline.com | BW40-18 |  |  | None | 1 |
| Digi-Key | 15284663 | 1229.95 | 1 | None | 1 |
| Galco | BW40-18-ATNC | 1230.0 | 1 | None | 1 |

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