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DS18VP6FF50Q8
DISTANCE SENSORS
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- Manufacturer: BANNER ENGINEERING
- Product type:
- SVHC: No SVHC (15-Jan-2018)
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| Units per pack | 1 |
| Price | 103.39 € |
| Current stock | 10+ |
| Lead time | 30 days |
Datasheet
## DS18 Series Sensors Original Instructions p/n: 128911 Rev. J 10-Apr-26 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. www.bannerengineering.com DS18 Series Sensors ## Contents **Chapter 1 Features.................................................................................................................. 3** Models ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Wiring Diagrams ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 **Chapter 2 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 6** Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Performance Curves...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 **Chapter 3 Accessories............................................................................................................ 9 Chapter 4 Product Support and Maintenance .....................................................................11** Repairs .........................................................................................................................................................................................................11 Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................................................11 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. www.bannerengineering.com DS18 Series Sensors ## Chapter Contents Models.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Wiring Diagrams................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 ## Chapter 1 ## Features Miniature self-contained photoelectric sensors in a universal housing - Multiple mounting options accommodate almost any mounting requirements - Exceptional optical performance, comparable to larger “MINI-style” or barrel sensors - Patented wide-beam retroreflective models for enhanced ease of alignment - 10 to 30 V DC operation, with solid-state complementary NPN or PNP outputs, light operate or dark operate, depending on model - Bright output LED indicates object is within the sensor’s field of view - • Rugged sealed housing with protected circuitry, rated IP67/NEMA 6 - All models feature 18 mm threaded barrel and base for easy, versatile mounting Patent(s) issued or pending - Choose 2 m (6.5 ft) or 9 m (30 ft) cable, or 4-pin M12 or M8 integral QD fitting or 150 mm (6 in) QD ## WARNING: - Do not use this device for personnel protection - Using this device for personnel protection could result in serious injury or death. - This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in personnel safety applications. A device failure or malfunction can cause either an energized (on) or de-energized (off) output condition. ## Models ## Opposed mode sensors **==> picture [444 x 113] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Model Sensing Beam Connection Output<br>DS186E 2 m cable N/A<br>DS186EQ5 150 mm (6 in) cable with a 4-pin N/A<br>M12 QD<br>Infrared, 940 nm<br>DS186EQ8 4-pin integral M12 QD N/A<br>Effective Beam: 13 mm (0.5 in)<br>DS18VN6R 2 m cable NPN<br>Range: 20 m (65.6 ft)<br>DS18VP6R 2 m cable PNP<br>DS18VP6RQ5 150 mm (6 in) cable with a 4-pin PNP<br>M12 QD<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> ## Polarized retroreflective mode sensors **==> picture [444 x 58] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Model Sensing Beam Connection Output<br>DS18VN6LP 2 m cable NPN<br>Visible red, 660 nm<br>DS18VN6LPQ5 Range: 3.5 m (11.4 ft) 150 mm (6 in) cable with a 4-pin M12 QD NPN<br>Continued on page 4<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. www.bannerengineering.com page 3 of 12 10-Apr-26 DS18 Series Sensors Features **==> picture [500 x 145] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Continued from page 3<br>Model Sensing Beam Connection Output<br>DS18VN6LPQ8 4-pin integral M12 QD NPN<br>DS18VP6LP 2 m cable PNP<br>DS18VP6LP W/30 9 m cable PNP<br>DS18VP6LPQ 150 mm (6 in) cable with a 4-pin M8 PNP<br>QD<br>DS18VP6LPQ5 150 mm (6 in) cable with a 4-pin PNP<br>M12 QD<br>DS18VP6LPQ7 4-pin integral M8 QD PNP<br>DS18VP6LPQ8 4-pin integral M12 QD PNP<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> Wide-angle polarized retroreflective mode sensors **==> picture [500 x 233] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Models Sensing Beam Connection Output<br>DS18VP6LPW 2 m cable PNP<br>DS18VP6LPWQ Visible red, 660 nm 150 mm (6 in) cable with a 4-pin M8 PNP<br>QD<br>Range: 3 m (9.8 ft)<br>DS18VP6LPWQ5 150 mm (6 in) cable with a 4-pin PNP<br>M12 QD<br>Fixed-field mode sensors<br>Model Sensing Beam Connection Output<br>Visible red, 660 nm<br>DS18VP6FF50 2 m cable PNP<br>Range: 50 mm (2 in)<br>DS18VP6FF100 2 m cable PNP<br>DS18VP6FF100Q 150 mm (6 in) cable with a 4-pin PNP<br>Visible red, 660 nm M8 QD<br>DS18VP6FF100Q5 Range: 100 mm (4 in) 150 mm (6 in) cable with a 4-pin PNP<br>M12 QD<br>DS18VP6FF100Q8 4-pin integral M12 QD PNP<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> Any models not listed in the previous tables are no longer available for order. Obsolete models may include models with the following model number patterns: - For the 9 m (30 ft) cable model, add suffix “ W/30 ” to the 2 m model number (for example, DS186E W/30) - For the 4-pin integral M12 QD model, add suffix “ Q8 ” to the 2 m model number (for example, DS186EQ8) - For the 4-pin integral M8 QD model, add suffix “ Q7 ” to the 2 m model number (for example, DS186EQ7) - For the 150 mm (6 in) cable with a 4-pin M12 QD model, add suffix “ Q5 ” to the 2 m model number (for example, DS186EQ5) - To order the 150 mm (6 in) cable with a 4-pin M8 QD model, add suffix “ Q ” to the 2 m model number (for example, DS186EQ) Additional obsolete models include the following: **==> picture [500 x 109] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Model Sensing Mode Sensing Beam and Range Connection Output<br>Visible red, 660 nm<br>DS18VN6LPW Wide-angle polarized 2 m cable NPN<br>retroreflective<br>Range: 3 m (9.8 ft)<br>Visible red, 660 nm<br>DX18VN6FF50 (all models) Fixed-field All models NPN<br>Range: 50 mm<br>Visible red, 660 nm<br>DS18VN6FF100 (all models) Fixed-field All models NPN<br>Range: 100 mm<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> page 4 of 12 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. www.bannerengineering.com 10-Apr-26 DS18 Series Sensors Features ## Wiring Diagrams **==> picture [500 x 206] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> NPN (sinking) outputs PNP (sourcing) outputs Emitters<br> bu (3) 10-30 V DC– bn (1) 10–30 V DC+ bn (1)<br>bn (1) + bu (3) – +<br>10–30 V DC<br>bk (4) Load Light operate bk (4) Load Light operate<br>bu (3)<br>wh (2) Load Dark operate wh (2) Load Dark operate –<br>4-pin M12 male pinout 4-pin M8 male pinout<br>2 1 2 4<br>1 3<br>3 4<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> In light operate (LO) mode, the output is ON when the target returns the same or more light to the sensor and OFF when the sensor detects less light than the configured/taught target. In opposed and retroreflective sensing modes , light operate is active when the beam is unblocked. In diffuse, fixed field, and adjustable field sensor modes , light operate is active when the target is present. In dark operate (DO) mode, the output is ON when the target returns less light to the sensor than the configured target and OFF when the sensor detects more light than the configured/taught target. In opposed and retroreflective sensing modes , dark operate is active when the beam is blocked. In diffuse, fixed field, and adjustable field sensor modes , dark operate is active when the target is absent. © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. www.bannerengineering.com page 5 of 12 10-Apr-26 DS18 Series Sensors ## Chapter Contents Dimensions........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Performance Curves ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 ## Chapter 2 ## Specifications ## Supply Voltage 10 to 30 V DC (10% maximum ripple) at less than 20 mA, exclusive of load Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages ## Output Response Time Opposed Mode: 800 microseconds ON; 400 microseconds OFF All others: 2 milliseconds ON/OFF ## Application Notes NPN off-state leakage current is < 200 μA for load resistances > 3 kΩ or optically isolated loads. For load current of 100 mA, leakage is < 1% of load current. Environmental Rating IP67; UL Type 1 ## Operating Conditions Temperature: –20 °C to +70 °C (–4 °F to +158 °F) 90% at +50 °C maximum relative humidity (non-condensing) NOTE: 100 millisecond delay on powerup; outputs do not conduct during this time Certifications Banner Engineering BV Park Lane, Culliganlaan 2F bus 3 1831 Diegem, BELGIUM ## Repeatability Opposed Mode: 100 microseconds All others: 350 microseconds ## Indicators Two LED indicators **Industrial Control Equipment 3TJJ** Required Overcurrent Protection Green on: Power on Amber (back cover) on: Black wire (pin 4) is conducting; an object is within sensor’s field of view ## Output Configuration Solid-state complementary; NPN or PNP (current sinking or sourcing), depending on model Rating: 100 mA combined load from –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Linearly derate combined load from 100 to 50 mA at temperatures from +60 °C to 70 °C (140 °F to 158 °F ) Off-state leakage current: NPN: less than 200 μA @ 30 V DC (See the Application Note) PNP: less than 10 μA @ 30 V DC ON-state saturation voltage: NPN: < 1.6 V @ 100 mA PNP: < 3 V @ 100 mA Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or short circuit of outputs ## Construction ABS housing, 3 mm mounting hardware included WARNING: Electrical connections must be made by qualified personnel in accordance with local and national electrical codes and regulations. Overcurrent protection is required to be provided by end product application per the supplied table. Overcurrent protection may be provided with external fusing or via Current Limiting, Class 2 Power Supply. Supply wiring leads < 24 AWG shall not be spliced. For additional product support, go to www.bannerengineering.com. |Supply<br>Wiring<br>(AWG)<br>20|Required Overcurrent<br>Protection (A)<br>5.0|Supply<br>Wiring<br>(AWG)<br>26|Required Overcurrent<br>Protection (A)<br>1.0| |---|---|---|---| |22|3.0|28|0.8| |24|2.0|30|0.5| ## Connections 2 m (6.5 ft) 4-wire PVC cable, 9 m (30 ft) 4-wire PVC cable, 4- pin M8 integral QD, 4-pin M12 integral QD, 4-pin M8 Pigtail QD, or 4-pin M12 Pigtail QD, depending on the model © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. www.bannerengineering.com page 6 of 12 10-Apr-26 Specifications DS18 Series Sensors ## Dimensions All measurements are listed in millimeters [inches], unless noted otherwise. The measurements provided are subject to change. **==> picture [86 x 69] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> M18 x 1 Jam Nut<br> 24.2 mm<br>(0.95")<br>8.0 mm<br>(0.32")<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> **==> picture [464 x 170] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Cabled/Pigtail Models 8.0 mm<br>(0.32")<br>31.1 mm<br>(1.23")<br>20.9 mm<br>Power ON 15.0 mm (0.59") 5.2 mm 17.1 mm (0.67")(0.82") Integral QD ModelsEuro-Style Integral QD ModelsPico-Style<br>LED (Green) (0.20")<br>Output LED<br>(Yellow) 34.5 mm 24.1 mm<br>(1.36") (0.95") 47.9 mm<br>(1.89") 59.9 mm 55.4 mm (2.18")<br>2X 3.2 mm (2.36")<br>(Ø 0.13")<br>11.3 mm 2X M18 X1-6g M8 X1-6g<br>(0.44") M12 X1-6g<br>Ø24.0 mm<br>(0.95")<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> ## Performance Curves **==> picture [409 x 204] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Opposed Mode—Excess Gain Opposed Mode—Beam Pattern<br>1000<br>DS186E and DS18...R<br>DS186E and 750 mm Opposed Mode 30"<br>DS18...R<br>Opposed Mode 500 mm 20"<br>250 mm 10"<br>100<br>0 0<br>250 mm 10"<br>500 mm 20"<br>10 750 mm 30"<br>0 4 m 8 m 12 m 16 m 20 m<br>12' 26' 40' 52' 66'<br>Distance<br>1<br>0.1 m 1 m 10 m 100 m<br>0.3' 3.3' 33' 330'<br>Distance<br>Excess Gain<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> Continued on page 8 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. www.bannerengineering.com page 7 of 12 10-Apr-26 DS18 Series Sensors Specifications Continued from page 7 ## Polarized Retroreflective—Excess Gain **==> picture [165 x 369] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> 1000<br>DS18...LP<br>DS18...LPW<br>Retroreflective Mode<br>100 with BRT-84 Reflector<br>10<br>1<br>0.01 m 0.1 m 1 m 10 m<br>0.03' 0.33' 3.3' 33'<br>Distance<br>Fixed-Field 50 mm—Excess Gain<br>1000<br>DS18...FF50<br>Fixed-Field<br>100<br>10<br>1<br>0.1 mm 1.0 mm 10.0 mm 100 mm<br>0.004" 0.04" 0.4" 4.0"<br>Distance<br>Excess Gain<br>Excess Gain<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> ## Polarized Retroreflective—Beam Pattern **==> picture [165 x 371] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> DS18...LP<br>60 mm DS18...LPW 2.4"<br>40 mm 1.6"<br>20 mm 0.8"<br>0 Retroreflective Mode 0<br>with BRT-84 Reflector<br>20 mm 0.8"<br>40 mm 1.6"<br>60 mm 2.4"<br>0 0.75 m 1.5 m 2.25 m 3.0 m 3.75 m<br>2.5' 5' 7.5' 10' 12.5'<br>Distance<br>Fixed-Field 100 mm——Excess Gain<br>1000<br>DS18...FF100<br>Fixed-Field<br>100<br>10<br>1<br>0.1 mm 1.0 mm 10.0 mm 100 mm<br>0.004" 0.04" 0.4" 4.0"<br>Distance<br>Excess Gain<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> Fixed field performance is based on a 90% reflectance white test card page 8 of 12 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. www.bannerengineering.com 10-Apr-26 DS18 Series Sensors ## Chapter Contents ## Chapter 3 ## Accessories **==> picture [475 x 560] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> |||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |4-Pin Single-Ended M12 Female Cordsets| |Model|Length|Style|Dimensions|Pinout (Female)| |MQDC-406|2 m (6.56 ft)|44 Typ.|.| |MQDC-415|5 m (16.4 ft)| |MQDC-430|9 m (29.5 ft)|1|2| |M12 x 1| |Straight|=o|ø 14.5|5|_| |Ø5.2 mm|4|C)|3| |MQDC-450|15 m (49.2 ft)| |7 mm| |58 mm|1 = Brown| |2 = White| |3 = Blue| |MQDC-406RA|2 m (6.56 ft)|32 Typ.|4 = Black| |[1.26"]|_|5 = Not used| |MQDC-415RA|5 m (16.4 ft)| |MQDC-430RA|9 m (29.5 ft)|30 Typ.|2| |[1.18"]|3| |=!|1| |Right-Angle|4| |M12 x 1| |ø 14.5 [0.57"]| |MQDC-450RA|15 m (49.2 ft)|Ø5.2 mm|8| |7 mm| |58 mm| |4-Pin Single-Ended Snap-on M8 Female Cordsets| |Model|Length|Style|Dimensions|Pinout (Female)| |32 Typ.| |4|2| |PKG4-2|2.03 m (6.66 ft)|Straight| |ø 9.0|3|1| |te|©| |1 = Brown| |29 Typ.|2 = White| |3 = Blue| |4 = Black| |4|2| |PKW4Z-2|2 m (6.56 ft)|Right-Angle|15 Typ.| |iy|3|@|1| |ø 10.9|Itt| |SMB18A| |•|Right-angle mounting bracket with a curved slot for versatile orientation|30| |•|12-ga. stainless steel| |•|18 mm sensor mounting hole|C|41| |•|Clearance for M4 (#8) hardware|A|B|id)| |•|CAD Files: DXF, PDF, IGS, STP|il|46| **----- End of picture text -----**<br> Hole center spacing: A to B = 24.2 Hole size: A = ø 4.6, B = 17.0 × 4.6, C = ø 18.5 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. www.bannerengineering.com page 9 of 12 10-Apr-26 DS18 Series Sensors Accessories See http://www.bannerengineering.com for additional 18 mm barrel mounting bracket options and for complete information on retroreflectors. NOTE: Polarized sensors require corner cube-type retroreflectors. page 10 of 12 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. www.bannerengineering.com 10-Apr-26 DS18 Series Sensors ## Chapter Contents Repairs ................................................................................................................................................................................................................11 Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty........................................................................................................................................................11 ## Chapter 4 Product Support and Maintenance ## Repairs Contact Banner Engineering for troubleshooting of this device. Do not attempt any repairs to this Banner device; it contains no field-replaceable parts or components. If the device, device part, or device component is determined to be defective by a Banner Applications Engineer, they will advise you of Banner's RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) procedure. IMPORTANT: If instructed to return the device, pack it with care. Damage that occurs in return shipping is not covered by warranty. ## Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty Banner Engineering Corp. warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year following the date of shipment. Banner Engineering Corp. will repair or replace, free of charge, any product of its manufacture which, at the time it is returned to the factory, is found to have been defective during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover damage or liability for misuse, abuse, or the improper application or installation of the Banner product. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), AND WHETHER ARISING UNDER COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE USAGE. This Warranty is exclusive and limited to repair or, at the discretion of Banner Engineering Corp., replacement. IN NO EVENT SHALL BANNER ENGINEERING CORP. BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY EXTRA COSTS, EXPENSES, LOSSES, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY PRODUCT DEFECT OR FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR WARRANTY, STATUTE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE. Banner Engineering Corp. reserves the right to change, modify or improve the design of the product without assuming any obligations or liabilities relating to any product previously manufactured by Banner Engineering Corp. Any misuse, abuse, or improper application or installation of this product or use of the product for personal protection applications when the product is identified as not intended for such purposes will void the product warranty. Any modifications to this product without prior express approval by Banner Engineering Corp will void the product warranties. All specifications published in this document are subject to change; Banner reserves the right to modify product specifications or update documentation at any time. Specifications and product information in English supersede that which is provided in any other language. For the most recent version of any documentation, refer to: www.bannerengineering.com. For patent information, see www.bannerengineering.com/patents. © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved. www.bannerengineering.com page 11 of 12 10-Apr-26 ## LinkedIn ## X ## Facebook Instagram © 2026. All rights reserved. www.bannerengineering.com
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