# Photoelectric Sensor, 300 mm, PNP, Proximity Diffuse, 10 to 30 VDC, 4 Pin M12 Connector

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/QS18VP6LDQ8/photoelectric-sensor-300-mm-pnp-proximity-diffuse
**SKU**: QS18VP6LDQ8
**Manufacturer**: BANNER ENGINEERING
**Price**: €145.3900
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 53 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (15-Jan-2018) |
| Product Range | QS18 Series |
| Sensing Method | Proximity Diffuse |
| Connection Method | 4 Pin M12 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 300mm |
| Sensor Output Type | PNP |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10V |
| Sensing Distance Max | 300mm |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |

## Datasheet

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## **WORLD-BEAM[®] QS18LD Laser Diffuse Series Sensors** 

## **Datasheet** 

- Visible Class 1 laser 

- Visible Class 1 laser for diffuse sensing 

- Narrow effective beam provides small-object detection and precise position control 

- Crosstalk rejection algorithm protects against optical disturbance from adjacent sensors 

- Excellent optical performance throughout sensing range, even close up 

- 10 V dc to 30 V dc operation, with complementary (SPDT) NPN or PNP outputs, depending on model 

- Bright LED operating status indicators are visible from 360° 

- Compact, rugged sealed housing, protected circuitry 

- Mounting versatility – popular 18 mm threaded barrel or side-mount 

- Choose 2 m (6.5 ft) or 9 m (30 ft) cable or one of four QD options 

## **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**|**Sensing Range**|**Spot Size at Focus**|**Cable**|**Output**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|QS18VN6LD|650 nm Visible Red<br>Class 1 Laser 300 mm<br>(12 in)|Approximately 1 mm at 300 mm<br>(0.039 in at 12 in)|4-wire, 2 m (6.5 ft) integral<br>cable|NPN|
|QS18VP6LD||||PNP|



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, QS18VN6LD W/30. Models with a quick disconnect require a mating cordset. To order the QD models: 

- To order the 4-pin M12/Euro-style integral quick disconnect model, add the suffix "Q8" to the model number. For example, QS18VN6LDQ8. 

- To order the 4-pin M8/Pico-style integral quick disconnect model, add the suffix "Q7" to the model number. For example, QS18VN6LDQ7 

- 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, QS18VN6LDQ5. 

- 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, QS18VN6LDQ. 

## **Wiring Diagrams** 

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NPN (Sinking) Outputs PNP (Sourcing) Outputs Wiring Key<br>3 1 1 = Brown<br>– + 2 = White<br>1 10-30V dc+ 3 10-30V dc– 3 = Blue<br>4 4 4 = Black<br>Load Load<br>2 2<br>Load Load<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Cabled wiring diagrams are shown. Quick disconnect (QD) wiring diagrams are functionally identical. 

Original Document 118899 Rev. F 

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WORLD-BEAM[®] QS18LD Laser Diffuse Series Sensors 

## **Specifications** 

**Supply Voltage Output Response** 10 to 30 V dc (10% maximum ripple) at less than 15 mA, exclusive of 700 microseconds ON/OFF load **Note:** 200 millisecond delay on power-up; outputs do not conduct during this time 

**Sensing Beam** Visible red LED, 650 nm 

## **Repeatability** 

130 microseconds 

## **Laser Characteristics** 

Wavelength: 650 nm visible red Class 1 laser **Sensing Hysteresis** Pulse Width: 7 microseconds 15% of range typical Rep Rate: 130 microseconds **Adjustments** Average Output Power: 0.065 mW 

15% of range typical **Adjustments** 

Single-turn sensitivity (Gain) adjustment potentiometer 

## **Supply Protection Circuitry** 

## **Indicators** 

Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages 

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

## **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 

## **Construction** 

## **Off-state leakage current:** 

ABS housing, acrylic lens cover, 3 mm mounting hardware included 

NPN: less than 200 µA at 30 V dc (See Application Note 1) PNP: less than 10 µA at 30 V dc 

## **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) pigtail QD, depending on model 

## **ON-state saturation voltage:** 

NPN: less than 1.6 V at 100 mA PNP: less than 3.0 V at 100 mA 

## **Output Protection Circuitry** 

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

## **Required Overcurrent Protection** 

## **Laser Classification** 

Class 1 laser product; Complies with IEC 60825-1:2001 and 21 CFR 1040.10, except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice 50, dated 7-26-01 

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

## **Environmental Ratings** 

IEC IP67; NEMA 6; UL Type 1 

Overcurrent protection is required to be provided by end product application per the supplied table. 

## **Operating Conditions** 

−10 °C to +50 °C (+14 °F to +122 °F) 

Overcurrent protection may be provided with external fusing or via Current Limiting, Class 2 Power Supply. 

95% at +50 °C maximum relative humidity (non-condensing) 

## **Application Notes** 

Supply wiring leads < 24 AWG shall not be spliced. 

NPN off-state leakage current is < 200 µA for load resistances > 3 kΩ For additional product support, go to _www.bannerengineering.com_ . or optically isolated loads. For load current of 100 mA, leakage is < 1% of load current. **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** 

## **Dimensions** 

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

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Cabled Models Pico-Style QD Models Euro-Style QD Models<br>33.5 mm<br>(1.32")<br>17.1 mm<br>15.0 mm (0.67")<br>(0.59") 3 mm 41.5 mm<br>(0.12") (1.63") 49 mm<br>(1.93")<br>24.1 mm 35.0 mm<br>(0.95") (1.38")<br>150 mm (6")<br>M18 x 1 Thread Max. Torque 2.3 Nm (20 in-lbs) 150 mm (6")Pico-style Pico-Style QDIntegral4-pin Euro-stylePigtail Integral4-pin<br>ø 3.3 mm (0.13") Pigtail Euro-Style QD<br>Max. Torque 0.6 Nm (5 in-lbs)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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**Locknut** (included with all models) **Washer** (included with all models) 

- M3 Hardware Packet Contents: 

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• 2 – M3 x 0.5 x 20 mm SS<br>Ø 23.9 mm  Screw<br>(0.94") 1 .6 mm<br> 24.2 mm Ø 17.8 mm  (0.06") • 2 – M3 x 0.5 SS Hex Nut<br>(0.95") (0.70") • 2 – M3 SS Washer<br>8.0 mm<br>(0.32")<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Performance Curves** 

Performance is based on a 90% reflectance white test card. 

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## **Description of Laser Classes** 

## **Class 1 Lasers** 

Class 1 lasers are lasers that are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation, including the use of optical instruments for intrabeam viewing. 

Reference IEC 60825-1:2001, Section 8.2. 

**Class 1 Laser Characteristics:** See Specifications. 

## **CAUTION: Do Not Disassemble for Repair** 

This device contains no user-serviceable components. Do not attempt to disassemble for repair. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. A defective unit must be returned to the manufacturer. 

## **For Safe Laser Use (Class 1 or Class 2):** 

- Do not stare at the laser. 

- Do not point the laser at a person’s eye. 

- Mount open laser beam paths either above or below eye level, where practical. 

- Terminate the beam emitted by the laser product at the end of its useful path. 

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## **Accessories** 

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|4-Pin Snap-on M8/Pico-Style Cordsets|
|Model|Length|Style|Dimensions|Pinout (Female)|
|e|e|C|
|32 Typ.|
|PKG4-2|2 m (6.56 ft)|Straight|
|ø 9.0|
|4|2|
|3|1|
|=|es|
|29 Typ.|
|1 = Brown|
|2 = White|
|PKW4Z-2|2 m (6.56 ft)|Right-Angle|15 Typ.|3 = Blue|
|i|4 = Black|
|ø 10.9|{Tt|
|4-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets|
|Oo|
|Model|Length|Style|Dimensions|Pinout (Female)|
|es|es|
|MQDC-406|1.83 m (6 ft)|
|44 Typ.|
|MQDC-415|4.57 m (15 ft)|
|MQDC-430|9.14 m (30 ft)|Straight|
|M12 x 1|
|MQDC-450|15.2 m (50 ft)|<or|my|ø 14.5|1|2|
|3|
|MQDC-406RA|1.83 m (6 ft)|4|
|32 Typ.|
|MQDC-415RA|4.57 m (15 ft)|[1.26"]|
|—|
|MQDC-430RA|9.14 m (30 ft)|1 = Brown|
|30 Typ.|2 = White|
|Right-Angle|[1.18"]|3 = Blue|
|4 = Black|
|aa|
|MQDC-450RA|15.2 m (50 ft)|M12 x 1|
|ø 14.5 [0.57"]|
|Mounting Brackets|
|SMB18A|SMBQS18RA|
|•|Right-angle mounting|30|•|Right-angle mounting|
|bracket with a curved|bracket|A|
|slot for versatile|C|41|•|14-ga. 304 stainless|42|
|orientation|A|B|steel|
|•|12-ga. stainless steel|B|
|•|18 mm sensor mounting|17|
|hole|46|
|•|Clearance for M4 (#8)|
|hardware|32|
|Hole center spacing:|A to B = 24.2|Hole center spacing:|A to B=20.3|
|Hole size:|A = ø 4.6, B = 17.0 × 4.6, C = ø 18.5|Hole size:|A =4.3 × 9.3, B=ø 4.3|

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- **Mounting Brackets SMB18FA..** 66 

- • Swivel bracket with tilt and pan movement for precision adjustment 

- • Easy sensor mounting to B extruded rail T-slots 69 

- • Metric and inch size bolts A available 

- • 18 mm sensor mounting hole 

|**Mounting Brackets**|**Mounting Brackets**|**Mounting Brackets**|**Mounting Brackets**|**Mounting Brackets**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**SMB312S**<br>•<br>Stainless steel 2-axis,<br>side-mount bracket<br>46<br>B<br>C<br>A<br>32<br>20<br>A = 4.3 × 7.5, B = diam. 3, C = 3<br>× 15.3||**SMB18FA..**<br>•<br>Swivel bracket with tilt and<br>pan movement for precision<br>adjustment<br>•<br>Easy sensor mounting to<br>extruded rail T-slots<br>•<br>Metric and inch size bolts<br>available<br>•<br>18 mm sensor mounting<br>hole<br>69<br>**Hole size:**B=ø 18.1||66<br>A<br>B<br>**)**<br>ded. Mounts<br>m (½ in) rods|
|||**Model**|**Bolt Thread (A**|**)**|
|||SMB18FA|3/8 - 16 × 2 in||
|||SMB18FAM10|M10 - 1.5 × 50||
|||SMB18FAM12|n/a; no bolt inclu<br>directly to 12 m|ded. Mounts<br>m (½ in) rods|
||||||
|**SMB46A**<br>•<br>2-piece 12-ga. stainless<br>steel bracket assembly<br>with precision sensor<br>alignment adjustment<br>•<br>2 mm hex key included<br>61 mm<br>64.5 mm<br>43 mm<br>A<br>B<br>B<br>**Hole center spacing:**A to B = 18.5, B = 30.5<br>**Hole size:**A = ø 6.6, B = 7.1 x 20.3||**SMBQS18Y**<br>•<br>Die-cast bracket for 18<br>mm holes<br>•<br>Includes metal hex nut<br>and lock washer<br>•<br>Allows ± 8° for cabled<br>sensors<br>**Hole size:**A = ø 15.3<br>14.5 mm<br>[0.57"]<br>25.4 mm<br>[1"]<br>16.4 mm<br>[0.65"]<br>24<br>[<br> <br><br>2x R24.1 mm<br>[0.95"]<br>2x 8||7.8 mm<br>[0.31"]<br>15.5 mm<br>[0.61"]<br>19.5 mm<br>[0.77"]<br>9.8 mm<br>[0.38"]<br>.1 mm<br>0.94"]<br>4.5 mm<br>[0.18"]<br>3.4 mm<br>[0.13"]<br>38.0 mm<br>[1.50"]<br>12.0 mm<br>[0.47"]|
|**SMB18SF**<br>•<br>18 mm swivel bracket with<br>M18 × 1 internal thread<br>•<br>Black thermoplastic<br>polyester<br>•<br>Stainless steel swivel<br>locking hardware included<br>B<br>A<br>51<br>42<br>25<br>**Hole center spacing:**A = 36.0<br>**Hole size:**A = ø 5.3, B = ø 18.0||**SMBQS18A**<br>•<br>Wrap-around protection<br>bracket<br>•<br>Die-cast bracket<br>•<br>Base fits 18 mm<br>threaded hole<br>•<br>Metal hex nut, lock<br>washer and grommet<br>included<br>•<br>Mounting holes specially<br>designed for QS18AF<br>sensors<br>**Hole size:**A = ø 15.3<br>62<br>19||25<br>A|
|**SMB3018SC**<br>•<br>18 mm swivel side or<br>barrel-mount bracket<br>•<br>Black reinforced<br>thermoplastic polyester<br>•<br>Stainless steel swivel<br>locking hardware<br>included<br>B<br>A<br>67<br>59<br>29<br>**Hole center spacing:**A = 50.8<br>**Hole size:**A = ø 7.0, B = ø 18.0|||||



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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.** 

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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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