# Photoelectric Sensor, World Beam, QS18 Series, Opposed, 20 m, PNP, 10 V to 30 V, Pre-wired

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**SKU**: QS18VP6R
**Manufacturer**: BANNER ENGINEERING
**Price**: €71.3700
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**Lead Time**: 53 days (indicative)

## Description

Sensing Range Max:20m; Sensing Method:Through Beam; Sensor Output:PNP; Product Range:QS18 Series; Connection Method:Cable; Supply Voltage DC Min:10V; Supply Voltage DC Max:30V; SVHC:No SVHC (

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Range | QS18 Series |
| Sensing Method | Through Beam |
| Connection Method | Cable |
| Sensing Range Max | 20m |
| Sensor Output Type | PNP |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10V |
| Sensing Distance Max | 20m |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |

## Datasheet

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## **WORLD-BEAM QS18** 

## **Datasheet** 

Miniature self-contained photoelectric sensors in universal housing 

- Easily fits (or retrofits) almost any mounting situation 

- Exceptional optical performance, comparable to larger “MINI-style” or barrel sensors 

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

- Bright LED operating status indicators are visible from 360° 

- Rugged sealed housing, protected circuitry 

- Models available with or without 18 mm threaded “nose” 

- Less than 1 millisecond output response for excellent sensing repeatability 

- Choose 2 m (6.5 ft) or 9 m (30 ft) cable or 150 mm (6 inch) Pico-style pigtail QD 

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

**QD Models.** For 4-pin integral Euro-style QD, add suffix “Q8” (e.g., QS186EQ8). For 4-pin integral Pico-style QD, add suffix “Q7” (e.g., QS186EQ7). For 4-pin 150 mm (6") Eurostyle pigtail, add suffix “Q5” (e.g., QS186EQ5). For 4-pin 150 mm (6") Pico-style pigtail, add suffix “Q” (e.g., QS186EQ). 

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|Opposed Mode|Model|Range|Output|
|QS186EV (624 nm Visible Red)|N/A|
|Effective beam: 13 mm (0.5 inch)|
|QS186E (940 nm Infrared)|N/A|
|20 m (66 ft)|
|QS18VN6R|NPN|
|a,|
|QS18VP6R|PNP|
|QS186EB (940 nm Infrared)|N/A|
|Effective beam: 13 mm (0.5 inch)|
|QS18VN6RB|NPN|
|3 m (10 ft)|
|=_>|
|QS18VP6RB|PNP|
|Polarized Retroreflective Mode|Model|Range|Output|
|630 nm Visible Red|QS18VN6LP|NPN|
|3.5 m (12 ft)|
|P|QS18VP6LP|PNP|

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|Retroreflective Mode|Model|Range|Output|
|628 nm Visible Red|QS18VN6LV|NPN|
|6.5 m (21 ft)|
|QS18VP6LV|PNP|
|a.|

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Original Document 63908 Rev. H 

4 March 2014 

63908 

WORLD-BEAM QS18 

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|Convergent Mode|Model|Range|Output|
|630 nm Visible Red|QS18VN6CV15|NPN|
|16 mm (0.63 ft)|
|QS18VP6CV15|PNP|
|QS18VN6CV45|NPN|
|43 mm (1.7|
|QS18VP6CV45|inches)|PNP|
|Diffuse Mode|Model|Range|Output|
|a|
|940 nm Infrared|QS18VN6D|NPN|
|QS18VP6D|PNP|
|iP 2||450 mm (18|
|inches)|
|QS18VN6DB (Diffuse, wide)|NPN|
|QS18VP6DB (Diffuse, wide)|PNP|
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|Divergent Mode|Model|Range|Output|
|a|
|940 nm Infrared|QS18VN6W|NPN|
|100 mm (4|
|QS18VP6W|inches)|PNP|
|Fixed Field Mode|Model|Range|Output|
|ee|
|QS18VN6FF50|NPN|
|660 nm Visible Red|50 mm (2 inches)|
|QS18VP6FF50|PNP|
|QS18VN6FF100|NPN|
|100 mm (4|
|QS18VP6FF100|inches)|PNP|
|Plastic Fiber Optic Mode|Model|Range|Output|
|eseG|
|660 nm Visible Red|QS18VN6FP|NPN|
|Range varies by sensing|
|mode and fiber optics|
|QS18VP6FP|used|PNP|
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|Glass Fiber Optic Mode|Model|Range|Output|
|es|
|940 nm Infrared|QS18VN6F|NPN|
|Range varies by sensing|
|mode and fiber optics|
|QS18VP6F|used|PNP|

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## **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. 

## **Specifications** 

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

## **Repeatability** 

Opposed Mode: 100 microseconds FF Mode: 160 microseconds All others: 150 microseconds 

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

**Indicators** 2 LED indicators on sensor top: Green solid: Power on Amber solid: Light sensed **Green flashing:** Output overloaded Amber flashing: Marginal excess gain (1 to 1.5x excess gain) Prior to date code 0223, the output indicator was red. 

## **Construction** 

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) pigtail QD, depending on model 

**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 Off-state Leakage Current (FF Mode): less than 200 μA @ 30V dc Off-state Leakage Current (All others): less than 50 μA @ 30V dc ON-state Saturation Voltage: less than 1 V @ 10 mA; less than 1.5 V @ 100 mA Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or short circuit of outputs 

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

**Environmental** IEC IP67; NEMA 6 

**Operating Conditions** Temperature: –20 °C to 70 °C (–4 °F to 158 °F) Relative Humidity: 90% @ 50 °C (non-condensing) 

**Certifications** C EcALus 

## **Dimensions and Features** 

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Models E, EV, R, and FF Models EB and RB Models DB and W<br>Model Suffix E 31.0 mm , EV, R, and FF Model Suffix EB, RB Model Suffix DB, W<br>(1.22") 21.1 mm 21.1 mm<br>17.1 mm Yellow Green (0.82") (0.82")<br>15.0 mm (0.67") LED LED 3.0 mm<br>(0.59") 3.0 mm 3.0 mm (0.12")<br>(0.12")<br>(0.12")<br>oe tA [ ale nin<br>24.1 mm 35.0 mm<br>(0.95") (1.38")<br>Ø3.3 mm (0.13")<br>Max. torque 0.6 Nm (5 in-lbs) P LS i<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **Models FP** 

## **Models CV15, CV45, D, LV, and LP Models F** 

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Model Suffix FP Model Suffix CV15, CV45, D, LV, LP Model Suffix F<br>17.1 mm(0.67")27.5 mm(1.09") 7.5 mm15.0 mm(0.59") Single-turnSensitivityAdjustment 3.0 mm(0.12")31.0 mm(1.22") [†] 17.1 mm(0.67") 36.9 mm(1.45") 19.8 mm(0.78")<br>(0.30")<br>13.4 mm † CV Models:<br>(0.53")    33.2 mm (1.31")<br>5.2 mm<br>(0.21")<br>f ii 1 7.6 mm ; () O, il Nema:<br>Ss I (0.30") | of | [etl<br>M18x1 Thread<br>H Max. torque 2.3 Nm (20 in-lbs) Pe Slot for  |e<br>Fiber Clip<br>1 J o<br>Model Suffix Q Model Suffix Q5 Model Suffix Q7 Model Suffix Q8<br>(e.g. QS186EQ) (e.g. QS186EQ5) (e.g. QS186EQ7) (e.g. QS186EQ8)<br>7S SS SS SS<br>41.5 mm<br>49 mm<br>(1.63")<br>(1.93")<br>yw 150 mm (6")<br>Euro-style Integral<br>150 mm (6") Pigtail 4-pin Integral<br>Pico-style € 7 Pico-Style QD 4-pin<br>Euro-Style QD<br>Pigtail<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


**M18 x 1 Jam Nut** 

**M18 x 1 Jam Nut Packing List** M3 hardware packet contents: Sensor 24.2 mm 2 - M3 x 0.5 x 20 mm stainless steel screw M18 x 1 jam nut (0.95") 2 - M3 x 0.5 stainless steel hex nut M3 hardware packet ~~1 :~~ 2 - M3 stainless steel washer Installation sheet, p/n 63687 ~~at~~ 8.0 mm (0.32") 

## **Performance Curves** 

|**Opposed Mode**|**Opposed Mode**|**Opposed Mode**|**Opposed Mode**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**Excess Gain Curve**|**Beam Pattern**|**Excess Gain Curve**|**Beam Pattern**|
|1<br>10<br>100<br>1 m<br>3.3 ft<br>10 m<br>33 ft<br>100 m<br>330 ft<br>0.1 m<br>0.3 ft<br>1000<br>**E**<br>**X**<br>**C**<br>**E**<br>**S**<br>**S**<br>**G**<br>**A**<br>**I**<br>**N**<br>**DISTANCE**<br>~~QS186E, EV and~~<br>~~QS18...R~~<br>~~Opposed Mode~~<br>0<br>0<br>250 mm<br>500 mm<br>750 mm<br>250 mm<br>500 mm<br>750 mm<br>mniiimiiiiiNai|20 m<br>66 ft<br>16 m<br>52 ft<br>12 m<br>40 ft<br>8 m<br>26 ft<br>4 m<br>12 ft<br>0<br>10 in<br>20 in<br>30 in<br>10 in<br>20 in<br>30 in<br>**DISTANCE**<br>~~QS186E, EV and QS18...R~~<br>~~Opposed Mode~~<br>**E**<br>**X**<br>**C**<br>**E**<br>**S**<br>**S**<br>**G**<br>**A**<br>**N**|1<br>10<br>100<br>0.1 m<br>0.33 ft<br>1 m<br>3.3 ft<br>10 m<br>33 ft<br>0.01 m<br>0.03 ft<br>1000<br>**E**<br>**X**<br>**C**<br>**E**<br>**S**<br>**S**<br>**G**<br>**A**<br>**I**<br>**N**<br>**DISTANCE**<br>~~QS186EB and~~<br>~~QS18...RB~~<br>~~Opposed Mode~~<br>nti ~~mit~~|3.75 m<br>12.5 ft<br>3.0 m<br>10 ft<br>2.25 m<br>7.5 ft<br>1.5 m<br>5 ft<br>.75 m<br>2.5 ft<br>0<br>0<br>150 mm<br>300 mm<br>450 mm<br>150 mm<br>300 mm<br>450 mm<br>0<br>6 in<br>12 in<br>18 in<br>6 in<br>12 in<br>18 in<br>**DISTANCE**<br>~~QS186EB and QS18...RB~~<br>~~Opposed Mode~~|



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Polarized Retroreflective Retroreflective<br>Excess Gain Curve Beam Pattern Excess Gain Curve Beam Pattern<br>1000 1000<br>XE Retroreflective ModeQS18...LP 30 mm20 mm QS18...LP Retroreflective Mode 1.2 in0.8 in XE Retroreflective ModeQS18...LV 150 mm100 mm Retroreflective Mode QS18...LV 6 in4 in<br>CE 100 10 mm0 with BRT-84 Reflector 0.4 in0 CE 100 50 mm0 with BRT-84 Reflector 2 in0<br>SS with BRT-84 Reflector 10 mm20 mm 0.4 in0.8 in SS 100 mm50 mm 2 in4 in<br>NGAI 101 30 mm 0 .75 m2.5 ft 1.5 m5 ft DISTANCE 2.25 m7.5 ft 3.0 m10 ft 3.75 m12.5 ft1.2 in NGAI 101 with BRT-84 Reflector 150 mm 0 1.5 m5 ft 3.0 m10 ft DISTANCE 4.5 m15 ft 6.0 m20 ft 7.5 m25 ft 6 in<br>0.01 m 0.1 m 1 m 10 m 0.01 m 0.1 m 1 m 10 m<br>0.03 ft 0.33 ft 3.3 ft 33 ft 0.03 ft 0.33 ft 3.3 ft 33 ft<br>DISTANCE DISTANCE<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Convergent (Performance is based on a 90% reflectance white test card.)<br>Excess Gain Curve Beam Pattern Excess Gain Curve Beam Pattern<br>XCE 1000 Convergent ModeQS18...CV15 6 mm4 mm2 mm Convergent ModeQS18...CV15 .24 in.16 in.08 in XCE 1000 Convergent ModeQS18...CV45 6 mm4 mm2 mm Convergent ModeQS18...CV45 .24 in.16 in.08 in<br>E 100 0 0 E 100 0 0<br>S 2 mm .08 in S 2 mm .08 in<br>S 4 mm .16 in S 4 mm .16 in<br>G 10 6 mm .24 in G 10 6 mm .24 in<br>A A<br>NI 0 10 mm0.4 in 20 mm0.8 in 30 mm1.2 in 40 mm1.6 in 50 mm2.0 in NI 0 15 mm0.6 in 30 mm1.2 in 45 mm1.8 in 60 mm2.4 in 75 mm3.0 in<br>1 DISTANCE 1 DISTANCE<br>1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm 1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm<br>0.04 in 0.4 in 4.0 in 40.0 in 0.04 in 0.4 in 4.0 in 40.0 in<br>DISTANCE DISTANCE<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Diffuse (Performance is based on a 90% reflectance white test card.)<br>Excess Gain Curve Beam Pattern Excess Gain Curve Beam Pattern<br>E 1000 QS18...D 6 mm QS18...DDiffuse Mode .24 in E 1000 QS18...DB 30 mm Diffuse ModeQS18...DB 1.2 in<br>X Diffuse Mode 4 mm .16 in X Diffuse Mode 20 mm 0.8 in<br>C 2 mm .08 in C 10 mm 0.4 in<br>E 100 0 0 E 100 0 0<br>SS 2 mm .08 in SS 10 mm 0.4 in<br>4 mm .16 in 20 mm 0.8 in<br>G 10 6 mm .24 in G 10 30 mm 1.2 in<br>A A<br>I 0 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm 400mm 500 mm I 0 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm 400mm 500 mm<br>N 4.0 in 8.0 in 12.0 in 16.0 in 20.0 in N 4.0 in 8.0 in 12.0 in 16.0 in 20.0 in<br>1 DISTANCE 1 DISTANCE<br>1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm 1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm<br>0.04 in 0.4 in 4.0 in 40.0 in 0.04 in 0.4 in 4.0 in 40.0 in<br>DISTANCE DISTANCE<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Divergent (Performance is based on a 90% reflectance white test card.)<br>Excess Gain Curve Beam Pattern<br>1000 QS18...W 30 mm QS18...W 1.2 in<br>XCE Diffuse Mode Divergent  20 mm10 mm Diffuse ModeDivergent 0.8 in0.4 in<br>E 100 0 0<br>S 10 mm 0.4 in<br>S<br>20 mm 0.8 in<br>G 10 30 mm 1.2 in<br>A<br>I 0 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm 100 mm<br>N 0.8 in 1.6 in 2.4 in 3.2 in 4.0 in<br>1 DISTANCE<br>1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm<br>0.04 in 0.4 in 4.0 in 40.0 in<br>DISTANCE<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Fixed Field - 50 mm Fixed Field - 100 mm<br>Excess Gain Curve Spot Sizes Excess Gain Curve Spot Sizes<br>1000 1000<br>E QS18...FF50 At 25 mm: 7.5 × 5.7 E QS18...FF100 At 50 mm: 6.1 × 4.6 mm<br>XCE 100 Fixed-Field mmAt 50 mm: 6.3 × 4.9 XCE 100 Fixed-Field At 100 mm: 2.9 × 2.9 mm<br>S mm S<br>S S<br>G 10 G 10<br>A A<br>I I<br>N N<br>1 1<br>0.1 mm 1.0 mm 10.0 mm 100 mm 0.1 mm 1.0 mm 10.0 mm 100 mm<br>0.004 in 0.04 in 0.4 in 4.0 in 0.004 in 0.04 in 0.4 in 4.0 in<br>DISTANCE DISTANCE<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Opposed - Plastic Fiber Bifurcated - Plastic Fiber (Performance is based on a<br>90% reflectance white test card.)<br>Excess Gain Curve Beam Pattern Excess Gain Curve Beam Pattern<br>XCEE 1000100 O Plastic Fibers ppQS18..FPQS18..FP osed Mode 60 mm40 mm20 mm0 QS18..FPQS18..FP  2.4 in1.6 in0.8 in0 XCEE 1000100 Plastic Fibers Diffuse Mode QS18..FPQS18..FP  30 mm20 mm10 mm0 QS18..FPQS18..FP Plastic Fibers Diffuse Mode 1.2 in0.8 in0.4 in0<br>SS 20 mm 0.8 in SS PBT66U Fiber 10 mm 0.4 in<br>G 10 PIT66U Fiber 40 mm60 mm Opposed ModePlastic Fibers 1.6 in2.4 in G 10 20 mm30 mm 0.8 in1.2 in<br>A PIT46U Fiber A<br>I 0 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm 250 mm I 0 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm 100 mm<br>N 2 in 4 in 6 in 8 in 10 in N PBT46U Fiber 0.8 in 1.6 in 2.4 in 3.2 in 4.8 in<br>1 DISTANCE 1 DISTANCE<br>1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm .1 mm 1 mm 10 mm 100 mm<br>.04 in .40 in 4.0 in 40 in .004 in .04 in .4 in 4 in<br>DISTANCE DISTANCE<br>PBT66U<br>PBT46U<br>PIT66U<br>PIT46U<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Opposed - Glass Fiber (Performance is based on a Bifurcated - Glass Fiber (Performance is based on a<br>90% reflectance white test card.) 90% reflectance white test card.)<br>Excess Gain Curve Beam Pattern Excess Gain Curve Beam Pattern<br>E 1000 QS18F 75 mm QS18FOpposed Mode 3 in E 1000 QS18F 1.9 mm QS18F 0.075 in<br>XCE 100 Opposed Mode Glass Fibers 50 mm25 mm0 IT13S IT23S 2 in1 in0 XCE 100 Diffuse Mode Glass Fibers 0.65 mm1.3 mm0 BT13S Diffuse Mode BT23S 0.050 in0.025 in0<br>GSS 10 IT23S Fibersw/L9 lenses 25 mm50 mm75 mm 1 in2 in3 in GSS 10 BT23S Fiber 0.65 mm1.3 mm1.9 mm 0.025 in0.050 in0.075 in<br>NAI IT13S  Fibers IT23S  Fibers 0 100 mm4 in 200 mm8 in 300 mm12 in 400 mm16 in 500 mm20 in NAI BT13S Fiber 0 7.5 mm0.3 in 15 mm0.6 in DISTANCE 22.5 mm0.9 in 30 mm1.2 in 37.5 mm1.5 in<br>1 DISTANCE 1<br>.01 m .1 m 1 m 10 m 1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm<br>.033 ft .33 ft 3.3 ft 33 ft .04 in .4 in 4 in 40 in<br>DISTANCE DISTANCE<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Wiring Diagrams** 

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QS18 with NPN (Sinking) Outputs QS18 with PNP (Sourcing) Outputs QS18 Emitters<br>3 – 1 +<br>14 10-30V dc+ 34 10-30V dc– bn (1) +<br>Load Load<br>2 2 10–30V dc<br>Load Load<br>bu (3) −<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **Installing Fibers** 

## **Cutting Unterminated Plastic Fibers QS18V..6FP** 

Unterminated plastic fibers are designed to be cut by the user to the length required for the application. 

To facilitate cutting, a Banner model PFC-1 cutting device is supplied with the fiber. Cut the fiber as follows: 

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Use small ports for fiber sizes: 

- 0.25 mm (0.01 inches) 

- 0.5 mm (0.02 inches) 

Use large ports for fiber sizes: 

- 0.75 mm (0.03 inches) 

- 1.0 mm (0.04 inches) 

- 1.5 mm (0.06 inches) 

_Figure 1. PFC-1 Cutting Device_ 

1. Locate the control end of the fiber (the unfinished end). 

2. Determine the length of fiber required for the application. If using a bifurcated fiber, separate the two halves of the fiber at least 51 mm (2 inches) beyond the fiber cutting location. 

3. Lift the top (blade) of the cutter to open the cutting ports. 

4. Insert one of the control ends through one of the cutting ports on the cutter so that the excess fiber protrudes from the back of the cutter. 

5. Double-check the fiber length, and close the cutter until the fiber is cut. 

6. Using a different cutting port, cut the second control end to the required length. 

**NOTE:** To ensure a clean cut each time, do not use a cutting port more than once. 

7. Gently wipe the cut ends of the fiber with a clean, dry cloth to remove any contamination. Do not use solvents or abrasives on any exposed optical fiber. 

## **Installing Plastic Fibers QS18V..6FP** 

Follow these steps to install the plastic fibers. 

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3. Carefully insert the prepared plastic fiber ends into the ports (B) as far as possible without applying extra force. 

4. Slide the fiber gripper down to lock the fibers in place (C). 

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## **Installing Glass Fibers QS18V..6F** 

Follow these steps to install the glass fibers. 

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_Figure 3. Installing Glass Fibers_ 

1. Slide the supplied o-ring on the sensor end of the fibers, as shown. 

2. Press the fiber ends firmly into the ports located on the front of the sensor. 

3. Slide the supplied u-shaped retaining clip into the slot in the sensor’s barrel until the clip snaps into place. 

## **Accessories** 

**Cordsets** 

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4-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets<br>|<br>Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout<br>es es<br>MQDC-406 1.83 m (6 ft)<br>44 Typ.<br>MQDC-415 4.57 m (15 ft) 2<br>1<br>Straight<br>MQDC-430 9.14 m (30 ft) 3<br>M12 x 1 4<br>MQDC-450 15.2 m (50 ft) ø 14.5<br>MQDC-406RA 1.83 m (6 ft) 1 = Brown<br>32 Typ. 2 = White<br>MQDC-415RA 4.57 m (15 ft) [1.26"]<br>3 = Blue<br>=<br>MQDC-430RA 9.14 m (30 ft) 4 = Black<br>MQDC-450RA 15.2 m (50 ft) Right-Angle TT _i& Tq l 30 Typ.[1.18"]<br>M12 x 1<br>ø 14.5 [0.57"] t T<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **4-Pin Snap-on M8/Pico-Style Cordsets** 

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|**Model**|**Length**|**Style**|**Dimensions**|**Pinout**|
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P/N 63908 Rev. H 

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## **WORLD-BEAM QS18 Brackets** 

All measurements are in millimeters. 

- **SMB18A SMB312S** B • Right-angle mounting bracketwith a curved slot 30 • Stainless steel 2-axis, side-mount 46 C for versatile C 41 bracket A orientation A B 

- • 12-ga. stainless 32 steel 20 x? 46 | Soe 

- • 18 mm sensor mounting hole A = 4.3 x 7.5, B = diam. 3, 

- • Clearance for M4 C = 3 x 15.3 (#8) hardware 

- **Hole center spacing:** A to B = 24.2 **Hole size:** A = ø 4.6, B = 17.0 × 4.6, C = ø 18.5 

## **Retroreflective Targets** 

See the Accessories section of your current Banner Engineering Corp catalog for complete information. NOTE: Polarized sensors require corner cube type retroreflective targets only. 

## **Plastic and Glass Fiber Optics** 

See the Accessories section of your current Banner Engineering Corp catalog for a list of plastic and glass fiber optic cables. 

## **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.** 

P/N 63908 Rev. H 

www.bannerengineering.com - tel: 763-544-3164 

9 

WORLD-BEAM QS18 

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. 

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