# PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR, 100MM, PNP, 30VDC

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/QS18VP6FF100Q./photoelectric-sensor-100mm-pnp-30vdc
**SKU**: QS18VP6FF100Q.
**Manufacturer**: BANNER ENGINEERING
**Price**: €107.6400
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 66 days (indicative)

## Description

Sensing Method:Fixed Field; Product Range:QS18 Series; Connection Method:M8 Connector; Supply Voltage Min:10V; Supply Voltage Max:30V; Sensing Range Max:100mm; 99H1103

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Range | QS18 Series |
| Sensing Method | Fixed Field |
| Connection Method | M8 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 100mm |
| Sensor Output Type | PNP |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10V |
| Sensing Distance Max | 100mm |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |

## Datasheet

📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:2931135/)

## **WORLD-BEAM[®] QS18 Series Sensor** 

## **Quick Start Guide** 

_Miniature Self-Contained Photoelectric Sensors In Universal-Mount Housing_ 

This guide is designed to help you set up and install the WORLD-BEAM[®] QS18. For complete information on programming, performance, troubleshooting, dimensions, and accessories, please refer to the Instruction Manual at _www.bannerengineering.com_ . Search for p/n 197052 to view the Instruction Manual. Use of this document assumes familiarity with pertinent industry standards and practices. 

## **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** 

|**Model**<br>1|**Sensing Mode**|**Sensing Mode**|**Output Type**|**Model**<br>1|**Sensing Mode**|**Sensing Mode**|**Output Type**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||||||
|**QS186E**|20 m (66 ft)<br>Opposed|**OPPOSED**<br>**OPPOSED**|Emitter<br>NPN<br>PNP<br>Emitter<br>NPN<br>PNP<br>NPN<br>PNP<br>NPN<br>PNP<br>NPN<br>PNP<br>NPN<br>PNP<br>NPN<br>PNP|**QS18VN6DB**<br>**QS18VP6DB**<br>**QS18VN6DL**<br>**QS18VP6DL**<br>**QS18VN6W**<br>**QS18VP6W**<br>**QS18VN6FF50**<br>**QS18VP6FF50**<br>**QS18VN6FF100**<br>**QS18VP6FF100**<br>**QS18VN6FF150**<br>**QS18VP6FF150**<br>**QS18VN6FP**<br>**QS18VP6FP**<br>**QS18VN6F**<br>**QS18VP6F**|450 mm (18 in)<br>Diffuse|**DIFFUSE**|NPN|
|**QS186EV**|||||||PNP|
|**QS18VN6R**|||||600 mm (24 in) Diffuse||NPN|
|**QS18VP6R**|||||||PNP|
||||||100 mm (4 in)<br>Divergent Diffuse|**DIFFUSE**<br>**DIVERGENT**|NPN|
|**QS186EB**|3 m (10 ft)<br>Opposed|**OPPOSED**|||||PNP|
|**QS18VN6RB**||||||||
||||||50 mm (2 in)<br>Fixed-Field|**FIXED-FIELD**|NPN|
|**QS18VP6RB**||||||||
||||||||PNP|
|**QS18VN6LP**|3.5 m (12 ft)<br>Polarized Retro|P<br>**POLAR RETRO**||||||
||||||100 mm (4 in)<br>Fixed-Field||NPN|
|**QS18VP6LP**||||||||
||||||||PNP|
||||||150 mm (6 in)<br>Fixed-Field||NPN|
|**QS18VN6LV**|6.5 m (21 ft)<br>Non-Polarized<br>Retro|**RETRO**||||||
||||||||PNP|
|**QS18VP6LV**||||||||
||||||220 mm (8.7 in)<br>Individual (Opposed)<br>60 mm (2.4 in)<br>Bifurcated (Diffuse)<br>Range specified using<br>1.5 mm plastic fiber<br>optics|**PLASTIC FIBER**|NPN|
|**QS18VN6CV15**|16 mm (0.63 in)<br>Convergent|**CONVERGENT**<br>**VISIBLE RED**|||||PNP|
|**QS18VP6CV15**||||||||
|**QS18VN6CV45**|43 mm (1.7 in)<br>Convergent|**CONVERGENT**<br>**VISIBLE RED**||||||
||||||500 mm (20 in)<br>Individual (Opposed)<br>38 mm (1.5 in)<br>Bifurcated ( Diffuse)<br>Range specified using<br>3.2 mm plastic fiber<br>optics|**GLASS FIBER**|NPN|
|**QS18VP6CV45**||||||||
||||||||PNP|
|**QS18VN6D**|450 mm (18 in)<br>Diffuse|**DIFFUSE**||||||
|**QS18VP6D**||||||||
|||||||||



- 1 Integral 2 m (6.5 ft) unterminated cable models are listed. 

   - To order the 9 m (30 ft) PVC cable model, add the suffix "W/30" to the cabled model number. For example, QS186E W/30. 

   - To order the 4-pin M12/Euro-style integral quick disconnect model, add the suffix "Q8" to the model number. For example, QS186EQ8. 

   - To order the 150 mm (6 in) PVC cable model with a 4-pin M12/Euro-style quick disconnect, add the suffix "Q5" to the model number. For example, QS186EQ5. 

   - To order the 4-pin M8/Pico-style integral quick disconnect model, add the suffix "Q7" to the model number. For example, QS186EQ7. 

   - To order the 150 mm (6 in) PVC cable model with a 4-pin M8/Pico-style quick disconnect, add the suffix "Q" to the model number. For example, QS186EQ. 

Original Document 197051 Rev. B 

18 January 2017 

197051 

WORLD-BEAM[®] QS18 Series Sensor 

## **Wiring Diagrams** 

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## Quick disconnect (QD) wiring diagrams are functionally identical. 

## **Specifications** 

**Supply Voltage Repeatability** 10 V to 30 V dc (10% maximum ripple) at less than 25 mA, exclusive of load Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages 

**Opposed Mode:** 100 microseconds **DL and FF Modes:** 90 microseconds **All Other Modes:** 150 microseconds 

**Light Source** Glass Fiber Optic, Opposed and Diffuse mode models: Infrared, 940 nm Plastic Fiber Optic, Retroreflective, Convergent models: Visible red, 660 nm Fixed-Field models: Visible red, 630 nm 

**Output Configuration** Solid-state complementary (SPDT): NPN or PNP (current sinking or sourcing), depending on model; **Rating:** 100 mA maximum each output at 25 °C 

**DL and FF Modes ON-state Saturation Voltage:** less than 1.5 V at 10 mA; less than 3 V at 100 mA 

## **Adjustments** 

**All Other Modes: ON-state Saturation Voltage:** less than 1 V at 10 mA; less than 1.5 V at 100 mA 

Glass Fiber Optic, Plastic Fiber Optic, Convergent, Diffuse, and Retroreflective mode models (only): Single-turn sensitivity (Gain) adjustment potentiometer 

Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or short circuit of outputs 

**Indicators** 2 LED indicators on sensor top: **Green solid:** Power on **Amber solid:** Light sensed **Amber flashing:** Marginal excess gain (1 to 1.5 times excess gain) 

**Output Response Opposed Mode:** 750 microseconds ON; 375 microseconds OFF **FF and DL Modes:** 850 microseconds ON/OFF **All Other Modes:** 600 microseconds ON/OFF **Note:** 100 millisecond delay on power-up; outputs do not conduct during this time 

## **Required Overcurrent Protection** 

## **Construction** 

**WARNING:** Electrical connections must be made by qualified personnel in accordance with local and national electrical codes and regulations. 

ABS housing 

3 mm mounting hardware included 

**Connections** 2 m (6.5 ft) 4-wire PVC cable, 9 m (30 ft) 4-wire PVC cable, 4-pin Picostyle or Euro-style QD, 4-pin Pico-style or Euro-style 150 mm (6 in) QD, depending on model 

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. 

## **Environmental** 

IEC IP67; NEMA 6 

For additional product support, go to _www.bannerengineering.com_ . 

**Operating Conditions Temperature:** −20 °C to +70 °C (−4 °F to +158 °F) 95% at +50 °C maximum relative humidity (non-condensing) 

|**Supply Wiring (AWG)**|**Required Overcurrent Protection (Amps)**|
|---|---|
|20|5.0|
|22|3.0|
|24|2.0|
|26|1.0|
|28|0.8|
|30|0.5|



## **Certifications** 

**Note:** For performance specifications of the FF50 and FF100 models built prior to date code 17090, refer to document p/n _63908_ . 

www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: +1-763-544-3164 

P/N 197051 Rev. B 

2 

WORLD-BEAM[®] QS18 Series Sensor 

## **Dimensions** 

All measurements are listed in millimeters [inches], unless noted otherwise. 

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## **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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