# PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR, 200MM, 30V
**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/QS18AB6AFF200Q/photoelectric-sensor-200mm-30v
**SKU**: QS18AB6AFF200Q
**Manufacturer**: BANNER ENGINEERING
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Light Sensors || Distance Photoelectric Sensors
**Price**: €108.2300
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 2 days (indicative)
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Range | WORLD-BEAM QS18 Series |
| Sensor Output | NPN / PNP |
| Sensing Method | Foreground Suppression |
| Connection Method | M8 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 200mm |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |
## Datasheet
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## **WORLD-BEAM[®] QS18AFF200 Sensors with Foreground Suppression**
## **Datasheet**
_Compact sensors featuring extended range and foreground suppression mode_
- Exceptional optical performance; up to 200 mm sensing range in compact QS18 housing
- • Foreground suppression models for reliable detection when a fixed background is present and the object color or shape varies
- Objects detected to the face of the sensor (no dead zone)
- Simple multi-turn screw adjustment of cutoff distance
- Enhanced immunity to fluorescent lights
- Crosstalk immunity algorithm allows two sensors to be used in close proximity
- Visible red emitter
## **WARNING: Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection**
**Never use this device as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to serious injury or death.** This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in personnel safety applications. A sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an energized or de-energized sensor output condition.
## **Models**
|**Long Range Models**|**Long Range Models**|**Long Range Models**||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Models**
1|**Supply Voltage**|**Sensing Range**|**Output Type**|
|**QS18VN6AFF200**|10 to 30 V dc|Adjustable Cutof: 30 to 200 mm|NPN|
|**QS18VP6AFF200**|||PNP|
|**QS18AB6AFF200**|||Bipolar (1 NPN & 1 PNP)|
## **Overview**
WORLD-BEAM[®] QS18 Adjustable-Field Sensors with Foreground Suppression detect the light reflected from the background. The output changes when the light from the background is blocked.
In general, if the background is fixed and the color or shape of the objects in the foreground vary, foreground suppression mode will provide reliable detection. A foreground suppression sensor uses the background in the same way a retroreflective sensor would use a reflector. The sensor output will change whenever an object passes between itself and the background.
> 1 Only standard 2 m (6.5 ft) cable models are listed.
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> For 9 m (30 ft) cables: add suffix “ **W/30** ” to the model number (for example, **QS18VN6AFF200 W/30** ).
> For 150 mm (6 in) pigtail with a 4-pin Pico-style connector, add suffix “ **Q** ” to the model number (for example, **QS18VN6AFF200Q** )
> For 150 mm (6 in) pigtail with a 4-pin Euro-style connector, add suffix “ **Q5** ” to the model number (for example, **QS18VN6AFF200Q5** )
Original Document 148770 Rev. G
29 June 2017
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|**1**|Green: Power Indicator|
|---|---|
|**2**|Yellow: Light Sensed Indicator (Flashes for Marginal
Conditions)|
|**3**|Cutoff Point Adjustment Screw|
_Figure 1. Sensor features_
## **Sensor Orientation**
To ensure reliable detection, orient the sensor as shown in relation to the target to be detected.
_Figure 2. Optimal Orientation of Target to Sensor_
## **Wiring Diagrams**
Cabled wiring diagrams are shown.Quick disconnect (QD) wiring diagrams are functionally identical.
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NPN (Sinking) Outputs PNP (Sourcing) Outputs Wiring Key
1 = Brown
3 1 2 = White
– + 3 = Blue
10-30V dc 10-30V dc
1 3 4 = Black
+ –
4 4
Load Load
2 2
Load Load
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Bipolar Outputs
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10-30V dc
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Load
4
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## **Sensor Setup - Foreground Suppression**
**Foreground Suppression Mode (also called Background Detection** ): The light reflected off the background is detected. The output changes when the light from the background is blocked.
In general, if the background is fixed and the color or shape of the objects in the foreground vary, foreground suppression mode will provide reliable detection. A foreground suppression sensor uses the background in the same way a retroreflective sensor would use a reflector. The sensor output will change whenever an object passes between itself and the background.
To ensure reliable foreground suppression, a minimum separation distance between the object and the background is necessary. See _Figure 6_ on page 6 to determine the minimum separation distance.
1. Mount the sensor within 200 mm of the fixed background. **Object Background** 2. Turn the adjustment potentiometer **clockwise** until it clicks (5 turns). 3. Turn the adjustment potentiometer **counter-clockwise** until the yellow indicator turns **on** . This places the cutoff distance in front of the fixed background (see _Figure 3_ on page 3).
4. Place the application's darkest object into the sensor's field of view **Y** at the maximum sensor to the object distance, and verify that the yellow indicator turns **off** . The sensor is optimized for detecting thin **X** objects close to the fixed background and is ready for operation. For maximum sensing reliability in applications with variations inbackground position or color (for example, conveyor belts withflutter), follow these additional steps. ~~a~~ **DistanceCutoff**
5. Continuing from step 4, turn the adjustment potentiometer **counter-** X: Distance to Background **clockwise** , counting the revolutions, until the yellow indicator turns **on** . Y: Minimum Separation Between Object and Background
6. Turn the adjustment potentiometer **clockwise** half the number of revolutions from step 5. This places the cutoff distance midway _Figure 3. Set the cutoff distance in front of the fixed background_
6. Turn the adjustment potentiometer **clockwise** half the number of revolutions from step 5. This places the cutoff distance midway between the object and the background. The sensor is optimized for reliable detection in applications with thick objects and modest variation in background. The sensor is ready for operation.
## **Setup Example**
The sensor is positioned above a black conveyor belt at a distance of 150 mm. The objects on the conveyor are boxes of varying colors. According to _Figure 6_ on page 6, the box height must be greater than 10 mm for reliable detection against a black background. In this application, reliable detection will be achieved when set up according to the procedure outlined in _Sensor Setup - Foreground Suppression_ on page 3.
_Figure 4. Foreground Suppression Mode application example_
1. Object
2. Background (Conveyor)
X: Distance to Background = 150 mm Y: Minimum Separation Between Object and Background > 10 mm
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## **Output States**
||**Foreground Suppression Mode**|**Foreground Suppression Mode**|**Foreground Suppression Mode**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**Sensor Model Type**|**Output**|**Object Between Sensor Face and**
**Cutof Distance**|**No Object Between Sensor Face**
**and Fixed Background**|
|All Models|Yellow Indicator Light|OFF|ON|
|Complementary Models|Black Wire (Pin 4)|OFF|ON|
||White Wire (Pin 2)|ON|OFF|
|Bipolar Models|Black Wire (Pin 4)|OFF|ON|
||White Wire (Pin 2)|OFF|ON|
## **Specifications**
## **Supply Voltage**
10 to 30 V dc (10% maximum ripple within specified limits) at less than 16 mA, exclusive of load
## **Sensing Beam**
Visible red LED, 640 nm
## **Supply Protection Circuitry**
Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages
## **Output Configuration**
Solid-state complementary: NPN or PNP (current sinking or sourcing), or bipolar (both sinking and sourcing) depending on model; Rating: 100 mA total output current **Off-state leakage current:** < 50 µA at 30 V dc **ON-state saturation voltage:** < 1.5 V at 10 mA; < 3.0 V at 100 mA Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or short circuit of outputs
**Required Overcurrent Protection**
**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 Wiring (AWG)**|**Required Overcurrent Protecton (Amps)**|
|---|---|
|20|5.0|
|22|3.0|
|24|2.0|
|26|1.0|
|28|0.8|
|30|0.5|
## **Output Response**
2.8 millisecond ON/OFF
**Note:** 200 millisecond delay on power-up; outputs do not conduct during this time
## **Adjustments**
Five-turn adjustment screw sets cutoff distance between min. and max. positions, clutched at both ends of travel
## **Repeatability**
250 µs
## **Indicators**
2 LED indicators on sensor top:
Green solid: Power on Amber solid: Light sensed Amber flashing: Marginal sensing condition
## **Construction**
ABS housing, acrylic lens cover; PVC cable, nickel-plated brass connector, acetal adjustment pot
## **Environmental Rating**
IEC IP67; NEMA 6; UL Type 1
## **Connections**
2 m (6.5 ft) 4-wire PVC cable, 9 m (30 ft) PVC cable, or 4-pin Pico-style or Euro-style 150 mm (6 in) pigtail QD, depending on model
## **Operating Conditions**
Relative Humidity: 95% relative humidity at 50 °C (non-condensing) Temperature: –20 °C to 55 °C (–4 °F to 131 °F)
## **Application Notes**
For mirror-like objects, minimize the sensor to object mounting distance and tilt the sensor so reflected light is directed away from the sensor when the object is present.
## **Certifications**
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## **Dimensions**
All measurements are listed in millimeters [inches], unless noted otherwise.
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5.5 mm
(0.22")
7.5 mm
(0.30")
9.0 mm
15.0 mm 21.0 mm (0.35")
(0.83") 5.2 mm
(0.59")
3.8 mm (0.20") 3.0 mm
(0.15") (0.12")
34.5 mm 24.1 mm
(1.36") (0.95")
12.0 mm
(0.47")
M2.5
M3 Hardware
Hardware
Included*
Included*
3.8 mm
(0.15") *M3 Hardware for Sidemount
13.4 mm M2.5 Hardware for Mounting
(0.53") to Threaded Inserts
Max. torque 0.6 nm (5 in. lbs)
(2) M3 x 0.5 x 20 mm ss screw
(2) M3 x 0.5 ss hex nut
(2) M3 ss washer
(2) M2.5 x 0.45 x 5 mm ss screw
(2) M2.5 ss washer
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## **Performance Curves**
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20
15
10
5
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0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Range (mm)
Figure 5. Typical Emitter Spot Diameter vs. Distance
Emitter Spot Diameter (mm)
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Distance
Object / Background
-50 X: Distance to Background (mm)
0 50 100 Distance (mm )150 200 250 300 350 Y: Minimum Separation Between Object and Background (mm)
Minimum Separation (mm)
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_Figure 6. Minimum Separation Distance Between Object and Background_
## **Excess Gain Curves**
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Card) Card)
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_Figure 8. Excess Gain Curve with 300 mm Cutoff (based on 90% White Card)_
## **Accessories**
## **Quick-Disconnect (QD) Cordsets**
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4-Pin Snap-on M8/Pico-Style Cordsets
Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Female)
4 2
32 Typ.
3 1
PKG4-2 2 m (6.56 ft) Straight
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2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black
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|**4-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets**|**4-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets**|**4-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets**|**4-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets**|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Model**|**Length**|**Style**|**Dimensions**||**Pinout (Female)**|
|**MQDC-406**|1.83 m (6 f)|Straight|**44 Typ.**
**M12 x**|**ø 14.5**
**1**|**2**
**3**
**4**
**1**
1 = Brown
2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black|
|**MQDC-415**|4.57 m (15 f)|||||
|**MQDC-430**|9.14 m (30 f)|||||
|**MQDC-450**|15.2 m (50 f)|||||
## **Mounting Brackets**
All measurements are listed in millimeters, unless noted otherwise.
- **SMBQS18A SMBQS18AF** • Wrap-around protection 19 25 • Right-angle mounting bracket bracket
- • Die-cast bracket • 14-ga. 304 stainless steel • Base fits 18 mm threaded **Hole center spacing:** A to B = 20.3 A 44 hole
- • Metal hex nut, lock washer 62 A **Hole size:** A = 4.3 × 9.4, B = ø 4.3 15 B and grommet included
- • Mounting holes specially designed for QS18AF 32 sensors
- **Hole size:** A = ø 15.3
## **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_ .
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