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TM18RN6RQ8
DISTANCE SENSORS
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- Manufacturer: BANNER ENGINEERING
- Product type:
- SVHC: No SVHC (15-Jan-2018)
| Delivery and price | |
|---|---|
| Units per pack | 1 |
| Price | 98.14 € |
| Current stock | 10+ |
| Lead time | 30 days |
Datasheet
## **TM18 Series Sensors** ## **Datasheet** - Heavy duty metal housing with 18 mm threaded barrel mount and integral metal QD prevents sensor damage during machine assembly, transport, maintenance, and operation - Right angle "T" mounting fits in tight places, prevents sensor damage, and avoids personnel catch points - Models with dedicated 3-wire output NPN or PNP for OEM machine builders — designed to work with I/O block splitters for reduced wiring costs - Models with 4-wire complementary NPN or PNP outputs available - Featuring EZ-BEAM technology provides reliable sensing without adjustments - • Visible red LED models available in opposed, polarized retroreflective, diffuse, and fixed-field (background suppression) modes - Infrared models available in fixed-field (background suppression) mode - • Completely epoxy encapsulated electronics to provide superior durability, especially in harsh sensing environments - Sensors rated IP69K for resistance to intermittent high pressure washdown - • Innovative dual indicator systems takes the guess work out of sensor performance monitoring - Enhanced immunity to fluorescent lights on fixed field and diffuse sensors - • Cross talk avoidance allows two sensors to be used in close proximity on polarized retro, diffuse, and fixed field sensors To order the 9 m (30 ft) cable models, add the suffix "W/30" to the cabled model number. For example, "TM186E W/30". To order the 4-pin Euro M12 integral QD models, add suffix Q8 (for example, TM186EQ8). To order the 4-pin Euro M12 pigtail QD models: add suffix Q5 (for example, TM186EQ5). |**Opposed Mode Sensors**|**Opposed Mode Sensors**|**Opposed Mode Sensors**|**Opposed Mode Sensors**|| |---|---|---|---|---| |**Model Number**|**Mode**|**Range**|**LED**|**Output**| |TM186E|**OPPOSED**|20 m|Visible red 625 nm|None| |TM18AP6R|||None|PNP, LO 3-wire| |TM18RP6R||||PNP, DO 3-wire| |TM18VP6R||||PNP, LO/DO 4-wire| |TM18AN6R||||NPN, LO 3-wire| |TM18RN6R||||NPN, DO 3-wire| |TM18VN6R||||NPN, LO/DO 4-wire| |**Polarized Retroreflective**|**Polarized Retroreflective**|**Polarized Retroreflective**|**Polarized Retroreflective**|| |---|---|---|---|---| |**Model Number**|**Mode**|**Range**|**LED**|**Output**| |TM18AP6LP|P<br>**POLAR RETRO**|5.5 m<br>1|Visible red 624 nm|PNP, LO 3-wire| |TM18RP6LP||||PNP, DO 3-wire| |TM18VP6LP||||PNP, LO/DO 4-wire| |TM18AN6LP||||NPN, LO 3-wire| |TM18RN6LP||||NPN, DO 3-wire| |TM18VN6LP||||NPN, LO/DO 4-wire| 1 Range specified with BRT-84 reflector. Original Document 155853 Rev. F 3 September 2015 155853 TM18 Series Sensors |**Fixed-Field Background Suppression**<br>~~ed~~|**Fixed-Field Background Suppression**<br>~~ed~~|**Fixed-Field Background Suppression**<br>~~ed~~|**Fixed-Field Background Suppression**<br>~~ed~~|**Fixed-Field Background Suppression**<br>~~ed~~| |---|---|---|---|---| |**Model Number**<br>~~GO~~|**Mode**<br>~~GO~~|**Range**<br>~~GO~~|**LED**<br>~~GO~~|**Output**<br>~~GO~~| |TM18AP6FF25<br>~~GO~~|**FIXED-FIELD**<br>~~GO~~<br>=i|25 mm<br>~~GO~~|Visible red 660 nm<br>~~GO~~|PNP, LO 3-wire<br>~~GO~~| |TM18VP6FF25||||PNP, LO/DO 4-wire| |TM18AN6FF25||||NPN, LO 3-wire| |TM18VN6FF25||||NPN, LO/DO 4-wire| |TM18AP6FF50||50 mm||PNP, LO 3-wire| |TM18VP6FF50||||PNP, LO/DO 4-wire| |TM18AN6FF50||||NPN, LO 3-wire| |TM18VN6FF50||||NPN, LO/DO 4-wire| |TM18AP6FF100||100 mm||PNP, LO 3-wire| |TM18VP6FF100||||PNP, LO/DO 4-wire| |TM18AN6FF100||||NPN, LO 3-wire| |TM18VN6FF100||||NPN, LO/DO 4-wire| |TM18AP6FF25IR|**FIXED-FIELD**<br>ill|25 mm|Infrared, 880 nm|PNP, LO 3-wire| |TM18VP6FF25IR||||PNP, LO/DO 4-wire| |TM18AN6FF25IR||||NPN, LO 3-wire| |TM18VN6FF25IR||||NPN, LO/DO 4-wire| |TM18AP6FF50IR||50 mm||PNP, LO 3-wire| |TM18VP6FF50IR||||PNP, LO/DO 4-wire| |TM18AN6FF50IR||||NPN, LO 3-wire| |TM18VN6FF50IR||||NPN, LO/DO 4-wire| |TM18AP6FF100IR||100 mm||PNP, LO 3-wire| |TM18VP6FF100IR||||PNP, LO/DO 4-wire| |TM18AN6FF100IR||||NPN, LO 3-wire| |TM18VN6FF100IR||||NPN, LO/DO 4-wire| |**Diffuse Visible Mode**<br>~~ed~~|**Diffuse Visible Mode**<br>~~ed~~|**Diffuse Visible Mode**<br>~~ed~~|**Diffuse Visible Mode**<br>~~ed~~|**Diffuse Visible Mode**<br>~~ed~~| |---|---|---|---|---| |**Model Number**<br>~~GO~~|**Mode**<br>~~GO~~|**Range**<br>~~GO~~|**LED**<br>~~GO~~|**Output**<br>~~GO~~| |TM18AP6DV<br>~~GO~~|**DIFFUSE**<br>~~GO~~|500 mm<br>~~GO~~|Visible red 660 nm<br>~~GO~~|PNP, LO 3-wire<br>~~GO~~| |TM18RP6DV||||PNP, DO 3-wire| |TM18VP6DV||||PNP, LO/DO 4-wire| |TM18AN6DV||||NPN, LO 3-wire| |TM18RN6DV||||NPN, DO 3-wire| |TM18VN6DV||||NPN, LO/DO 4-wire| ## **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. www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: +1-763-544-3164 P/N 155853 Rev. F 2 TM18 Series Sensors ## **Specifications** ## **Supply Voltage and Current - Class 2** 10 to 30 V dc (10% max. ripple within specified limits); supply current (exclusive of load current): **Emitters:** 25 mA **Receivers:** 20 mA **Polarized Retroreflective:** 20 mA **Diffuse and Fixed-Field:** 35 mA ## **Supply Protection Circuitry** Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages ## **Effective Beam** 13 mm for opposed mode sensors ## **Output Configuration** NPN (current sinking) or PNP (current sourcing), depending on model **Light Operate:** Output conducts when sensor receives its own (or the emitter’s) modulated light **Dark Operate:** Output conducts when sensor does not receive it own (or the emitter fts) modulated light ## **Connections** 2 m (6.5 ft) or 9 m (30 ft) PVC attached cable Integral 4-pin M12/Euro-style quick disconnect - 4-pin M12/Euro-style PVC pigtail quick disconnect ## **Construction** **Housing:** Zinc die cast with nickel plating **Lens:** PMMA or PC (opposed mode only) **Black Cover:** PBT polyester housing ## **Output Protection Circuitry** Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or short circuit of outputs ## **Output Rating** 150 mA maximum each output at 25 °C, derated to 100 mA at 70 °C (derate about 1 mA per °C) **OFF-state leakage current:** < 1 microamp at 30 V dc **ON-state saturation voltage:** < 1 V at 10 mA dc; < 1.5 V at 150 mA dc ## **Environmental Rating** IEC IP67; quick disconnect models are IEC IP69K when mated with a washdown rated (IEC IP69K) cordset ## **Operating Conditions** - −40 °C to +70 °C (−40 °F to +158 °F) ## **Adjustments** **Diffuse models only:** single turn rear panel sensitivity control ## **Indicators** Two LEDs (green and amber) |**Complementary (4-Wire) Models**|**Complementary (4-Wire) Models**| |---|---| |**Indicator**|**Description**| |Green ON|Power ON| |Green Flashing*|Output is overloaded| |Amber ON|N.O. Output is conducting| |Amber Flashing*|Marginal excess gain (1 to 1.5x)| ## * Not valid for Diffuse or Fixed Field Models. ||**Single Output (3-Wire) Models**<br>**Indicator**<br>**Description**|**Single Output (3-Wire) Models**<br>**Indicator**<br>**Description**| |---|---|---| ||Green ON<br>Green Flashing|Power ON<br>N.A.| ||Amber ON|Output is conducting| ||Amber Flashing|N.A.| |**Output Response Time (TM18)**|**Output Response Time (TM18)**|| |**Opposed mode:**1.5 ms ON, 0.75 ms OFF||| |**Retro:**3 ms ON and OFF||| |**Diffuse and Fixed Field:**3 ms ON, 1.5 ms OFF||3 ms ON, 1.5 ms OFF| |**Note:**100 ms delay on power-up; outputs do not conduct during this<br>time.||| ## **Output Response Time (TM18)** ## **Repeatability (TM18)** **Opposed mode:** 190 µs **Retro:** 585 µs **Diffuse and Fixed Field:** 185 µs ## **Certifications** ome Class 2 supply Required; **Required Overcurrent Protection** - 90% at +50 °C maximum relative humidity (non-condensing) ## **Vibration and Mechanical Shock** All models meet Mil. Std. 202F requirements. Method 201A (Vibration; frequency 10 to 60 Hz, max., double amplitude 0.06 in acceleration 10G). Method 213B conditions H&I (Shock: 75G with unit operating; 100G for non-operation) **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 _http://_ _www.bannerengineering.com_ . |**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| P/N 155853 Rev. F www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: +1-763-544-3164 3 TM18 Series Sensors ## **Performance Curves** **==> picture [502 x 481] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Opposed Mode Sensors<br>Excess Gain Beam Pattern<br>1000 500 mm<br>TM18 400 mm<br>E&R 300 mm TM18<br>Excess Gain 200 mm E&R<br>100 mm Beam Pattern<br>100 0<br>100 mm<br>200 mm<br>300 mm<br>400 mm<br>500 mm<br>10<br>0 5 m 10 m 15 m 20 m<br>DISTANCE<br>1<br>0.1 m 1 m 10 m 100 m<br>DISTANCE<br>Polarized Retroreflective<br>Excess Gain Beam Pattern<br>TM18LP<br>1000 60 mm Beam Pattern<br>40 mm<br>TM18LP<br>Polarized Retroreflective 20 mm<br>with BRT-84 Reflector<br>0<br>100<br>20 mm<br>40 mm<br>60 mm<br>10<br>0 1 m 2 m 3 m 4 m 5 m 6 m<br>DISTANCE<br>1<br>0.01 m 0.1 m 1 m 10 m<br>.033' .33' 3.3' 33'<br>DISTANCE<br>EXCESS GAIN<br>EXCESS GAIN<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: +1-763-544-3164 P/N 155853 Rev. F 4 TM18 Series Sensors **==> picture [502 x 228] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Diffuse<br>Excess Gain Beam Pattern<br>TM18 Diffuse<br>1000 15 mm Beam Pattern<br>TM18 Diffuse 10 mm<br>5 mm<br>0<br>100<br>5 mm<br>10 mm<br>15 mm<br>10<br>0 100 200 300 400 500 600<br>DISTANCE (mm)<br>1<br>1 10 100 1000<br>DISTANCE (mm)<br>EXCESS GAIN<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> **==> picture [502 x 286] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Fixed Field (Visible Red and Infrared)<br>Excess Gain<br>25 mm 50 mm 100 mm<br>1000<br>1000 10 mm spot size at 25 mmTM18FF 50 mm 1000<br>TM18FF 25 mm 10 mm spot size at 50 mm TM18FF 100 mm<br>10 mm spot size at 10 mm 10 mm spot size at 50 mm<br>10 mm spot size at 25 mm 10 mm spot size at 100 mm<br>100<br>100 100<br>10<br>10 10<br>1<br>1 0.1 1 10 100 1<br>0.1 1 10 100 DISTANCE (mm) 0.1 1 10 100<br>DISTANCE (mm) DISTANCE (mm)<br>• Using 18% gray test card: • Using 18% gray test card: • Using 18% gray test card:<br>Cutoff distance will be 95% of Cutoff distance will be 90% of Cutoff distance will be 85% of<br>value shown. value shown. value shown.<br>• Using 6% black test card: • Using 6% black test card: • Using 6% black test card:<br>Cutoff distance will be 90% of Cutoff distance will be 85% of Cutoff distance will be 75% of<br>value shown. value shown. value shown.<br>EXCESS GAIN<br>EXCESS GAIN EXCESS GAIN<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> P/N 155853 Rev. F www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: +1-763-544-3164 5 TM18 Series Sensors ## **Dimensions** **==> picture [358 x 336] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> 30 mm<br>TM18 LP Cable [1.18”]<br>15 mm<br>[0.59”]<br>30 mm dia CL<br>[1.18”]<br>41.1 mm<br>[1.62”]<br>26 mm<br>[1.03”] M18 x 1 6g<br>TM18 LP QD<br>30 mm dia M18 x 1 6g<br>[1.18”]<br>49 mm<br>[1.93”]<br>34 mm<br>[1.34”]<br>M12 x 1 6g CL<br>15 mm<br>[0.59”]<br>30 mm<br>[1.18”]<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> Maximum Torque specification: 5.6 nm or 50 in-lbs. Lockwasher and M18 nut included. ## **Wiring** Emitter ## NPN L.O. 3-Wire ## PNP L.O. 3-Wire **==> picture [230 x 43] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> 3 3<br>10 - 30V dc 1 10 - 30V dc<br>1 4<br>Load<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> NPN D.O. 3-Wire **==> picture [76 x 36] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> 1<br>3 10 - 30V dc<br>4<br>Load<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> PNP D.O. 3-Wire ## **Wiring Key** **==> picture [44 x 30] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> 1 = Brown<br>2 = White<br>3 = Blue<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> **==> picture [40 x 7] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> 4 = Black<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> **==> picture [74 x 35] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> 3<br>1 10 - 30V dc<br>4<br>Load<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> **==> picture [75 x 36] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> 1<br>3 10 - 30V dc<br>4<br>Load<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: +1-763-544-3164 P/N 155853 Rev. F 6 TM18 Series Sensors **==> picture [429 x 63] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> QD and cabled emitter wiring NPN L.O./D.O. 4-Wire PNP L.O./D.O. 4-Wire<br>functionality is identical; black and<br>white wires have no connection<br>3 1<br>when not shown.<br>1 10 - 30V dc 3 10 - 30V dc<br>4 Load 4 Load<br>2 Load 2 Load<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> ## PNP L.O./D.O. 4-Wire ## **Accessories** ## **Cordsets** |**4-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets**<br>~~—errrrrrrr™—.COC(‘(S(C!”!!Cs*C~~|**4-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets**<br>~~—errrrrrrr™—.COC(‘(S(C!”!!Cs*C~~|**4-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets**<br>~~—errrrrrrr™—.COC(‘(S(C!”!!Cs*C~~|**4-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets**<br>~~—errrrrrrr™—.COC(‘(S(C!”!!Cs*C~~|**4-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets**<br>~~—errrrrrrr™—.COC(‘(S(C!”!!Cs*C~~| |---|---|---|---|---| |**Model**<br>~~a~~|**Length**<br>~~a~~|**Style**<br>~~a~~|**Dimensions**<br>~~a~~|**Pinout (Female)**<br>~~a~~| |**MQDC-406**<br>~~a~~|1.83 m (6 ft)<br>~~a~~|Straight<br>~~a~~|**44 Typ.**<br>**ø 14.5**<br>**M12 x 1**<br>~~a~~<br>~~=o~~<br>bc~~c~~|**2**<br>**3**<br>**4**<br>**1**<br>1 = Brown<br>2 = White<br>3 = Blue<br>4 = Black<br>~~a~~<br>-| |**MQDC-415**|4.57 m (15 ft)|||| |**MQDC-430**|9.14 m (30 ft)|||| |**MQDC-450**|15.2 m (50 ft)|||| |**MQDC-406RA**|1.83 m (6 ft)|Right-Angle|**32 Typ.**<br>**[1.26"]**<br>**30 Typ.**<br>**[1.18"]**<br>**ø 14.5 [0.57"]**<br>**M12 x 1**<br>~~7~~<br>e~~l~~<br>S~~s~~.|| |**MQDC-415RA**|4.57 m (15 ft)|||| |**MQDC-430RA**|9.14 m (30 ft)|||| |**MQDC-450RA**|15.2 m (50 ft)|||| ## **Apertures** ## **AP18SCN** Kit includes round apertures of 0.5 mm (0.02 in), 1.0 mm (0.04 in), and 2.5 mm (0.10 in) diameter. Used with T18, TM18 models. ## **AP18SRN** Kit includes rectangular apertures of 0.5 mm (0.02 in), 1.0 mm (0.04 in), and 2.5 mm (0.10 in) wide. Each kit also includes a thread-on housing, Teflon[®] FEP[®] lens, and o-ring. Used with T18, TM18 ## **APG18S** Kit with glass lens to protect plastic sensor lens from chemical environments and weld splatter damage. Used with S18, M18, T18, TM18, and Q4X P/N 155853 Rev. F www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: +1-763-544-3164 7 TM18 Series Sensors ## **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. www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: +1-763-544-3164
Updated at April 28, 2026
Founded in 1966, Banner Engineering is a globally recognized leader in the design and manufacture of industrial automation products. The company is renowned for developing innovative, high-quality solutions that improve operational efficiency, safeguard personnel, and optimize manufacturing processes across a diverse range of industries. Our extensive selection of Banner Engineering components prominently features their industry-leading sensing technologies. We offer a comprehensive array of precision light sensors engineered for accurate detection and measurement in demanding environments. Complementing this core sensing portfolio is a robust offering of automation signaling devices, including visual signal indicator units and essential accessories, which provide clear and immediate communication of machine status. Beyond primary sensing and indication solutions, our range encompasses critical components for broader process control and machine safety. This includes advanced process controllers, reliable pressure sensors and transducers, and dependable safety relays. Supported by a variety of purpose-built sensor accessories and fiber optic lead assemblies, Banner Engineering delivers the durable, high-performance technologies required to build and maintain sophisticated automated systems.
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