# DISTANCE SENSORS
**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/VS8ANFF15/distance-sensors
**SKU**: VS8ANFF15
**Manufacturer**: BANNER ENGINEERING
**Price**: €167.0900
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 63 days (indicative)
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (15-Jan-2018) |
## Datasheet
📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:4812032/)
## VS8 Series Sensor Product Manual
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Original Instructions p/n: 201958 Rev. F 31-Oct-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
## Contents
## **Chapter 1 Product Description**
VS8 Opposed Mode Models.......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 VS8 Retroreflective Models........................................................................................................................................................................... 3 VS8 Background Suppression Models.......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Overview........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Class 1 Laser Description and Safety Information ........................................................................................................................................ 5
## **Chapter 2 Sensor Installation**
Wiring Diagrams ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
## **Chapter 3 VS8 Sensor Configuration**
VS8 Remote Configuration – 4-Pin Models................................................................................................................................................... 7 VS8 Two-Point Static Background Suppression............................................................................................................................................ 7 VS8 One-Point Static Background Suppression ........................................................................................................................................... 8 VS8 Dynamic Background Suppression........................................................................................................................................................ 9 VS8 Two-Point Static Opposed and Retroreflective.................................................................................................................................... 10 VS8 Dynamic Opposed and Retroreflective.................................................................................................................................................11 VS8 Select Light Operate/Dark Operate – 4-Pin Models .............................................................................................................................11
## **Chapter 4 VS8 Specifications**
VS8 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 VS8 Series Beam Spot Sizes...................................................................................................................................................................... 15 VS8 Minimum Object Separation (Background Suppression Models)........................................................................................................ 16
**Chapter 5 Accessories** Cordsets for VS8 Models with Suffix Q ....................................................................................................................................................... 18 Cordsets for VS8 Models with Suffix Q3 ..................................................................................................................................................... 18 Cordsets for VS8 Models with Suffix Q5 ..................................................................................................................................................... 19 VS8 Brackets............................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 VS8 Retroreflectors ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
## **Chapter 6 Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty..................................................... 21**
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## Chapter Contents
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|VS8 Opposed Mode Models|................................................................................................................................................................................ 3|
|VS8 Retroreflective Models|.................................................................................................................................................................................. 3|
|VS8 Background Suppression Models................................................................................................................................................................. 4|
|Overview .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4|
|Class 1 Laser Description and Safety Information ............................................................................................................................................... 5|
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## Chapter 1
## Product Description
- Miniature sensor for installation in the smallest of spaces
- Red laser models provide bright, precise laser light spot for optimum small part detection
- High switching frequency for detection in even the fastest processes
- User-friendly operation using electronic push button or remote input provides reliable and precise detection
- Red laser, Red LED, and Blue LED types available to match sensing beam to application
- Robust, glass-fiber-reinforced plastic housing
- PNP or NPN output, depending on model
## WARNING:
- Do not use this device for personnel protection
- Using this device for personnel protection could result in serious injury or death.
- This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in personnel safety applications. A device failure or malfunction can cause either an energized (on) or de-energized (off) output condition.
## VS8 Opposed Mode Models
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|Model|Sensing Mode|Range|Output|Connection|
|VS8LEJ|–|2 m (6.5 ft) unterminated 4-wire PUR cable|
|Red Laser Emitter|
|VS8LEJQ|with Beam Inhibit|–|200 mm (7.8 in) PUR cable with a 4-pin M8/Pico-style male quick|
|disconnect (QD)|
|VS8EAPR|0 m to 3 m (0 in to|PNP|
|9.8 ft)|2 m (6.5 ft) unterminated 4-wire PUR cable|
|VS8EANR|NPN|
|Receiver|
|VS8EAPRQ|PNP|
|200 mm (7.8 in) PUR cable with a 4-pin M8/Pico-style male quick|
|VS8EANRQ|NPN|disconnect (QD)|
|VS8 Retroreflective Models|
|Model|Sensing Mode|Range|Output|Connection|
|VS8EAPLP|PNP|
|2 m (6.5 ft) unterminated 4-wire PUR cable|
|VS8EANLP|0.1 m to 1.6 m (3.9|NPN|
|Red LED Retro Reflective|in to 62.9 in) with|
|VS8EAPLPQ|BRT-2X2|PNP|200 mm (7.8 in) PUR cable with a 4-pin M8/Pico-|
|VS8EANLPQ|NPN|style male quick disconnect (QD)|
|VS8EAPLLP|PNP|
|Red Laser Retro|0.1 m to 2 m (3.9 in|2 m (6.5 ft) unterminated 4-wire PUR cable|
|VS8EANLLP|Reflective|to 78.7 in) with|NPN|
|BRT-51X51BM|
|VS8EAPLLPQ|PNP|200 mm (7.8 in) PUR cable with a 4-pin M8/Pico-|
|style male quick disconnect (QD)|
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## VS8 Retroreflective Models
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Model Sensing Mode Range Output Connection
VS8EANLLPQ NPN
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## VS8 Background Suppression Models
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Model Sensing Mode Range Output
VS8EAPAF70 PNP
Red LED, Adjustable Background Suppression 5 mm to 70 mm (0.2 in to 2.8 in)
VS8EANAF70 NPN
VS8EAPLAF70 PNP
Red Laser, Adjustable Background Suppression 6 mm to 70 mm (0.24 in to 2.8 in)
VS8EANLAF70 NPN
VS8APFF30B PNP
Blue LED, Fixed 30 mm Background Suppression 2 mm to 30 mm (0.08 in to 1.18 in)
VS8ANFF30B NPN
VS8APFF50B PNP
Blue LED, Fixed 50 mm Background Suppression 2 mm to 50 mm (0.08 in to 1.97 in)
VS8ANFF50B NPN
Model Sensing Mode Range Output
VS8APFF15 PNP
Red LED, Fixed 15 mm Background Suppression 2 mm to 15 mm (0.08 in to 0.59 in)
VS8ANFF15 NPN
VS8APFF30 PNP
Red LED, Fixed 30 mm Background Suppression 2 mm to 30 mm (0.08 in to 1.18 in)
VS8ANFF30 NPN
VS8APFF50 PNP
Red LED, Fixed 50 mm Background Suppression 2 mm to 50 mm (0.08 in to 1.97 in)
VS8ANFF50 NPN
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Integral 2 m (6.5 ft) unterminated PUR cable models are listed.
- To order the 200 mm (7.8 in) PUR cable model with a 4-pin M8 quick disconnect, add suffix "Q" to the model number. AF and LAF models only.
- To order the 200 mm (7.8 in) PUR cable model with a 3-pin M8 quick disconnect, add suffix "Q3" to the model number. FF models only.
- To order the 200 mm (7.8 in) PUR cable model with a 4-pin M12 quick disconnect, add suffix "Q5" to the model number. AF and LAF models only.
## Overview
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VS8 Sensor Features
3
2 1
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## Features
1. Green Indicator
2. Amber Indicator
3. TEACH Button - Laser Adjustable Field (LAF), Adjustable Field (AF), Polar Retro (LP), and Receiver (R) Models
4. Optical Window
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## Class 1 Laser Description and Safety Information
Laser light. Do not stare into the beam. **CLASS 1** Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for **LASER PRODUCT** deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. L__
- CAUTION: • Never stare directly into the sensor lens. • Laser light can damage your eyes. • Avoid placing any mirror-like object in the beam. Never use a mirror as a retroreflective target.
## CAUTION:
- Return defective units to the manufacturer.
- Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
- Do not attempt to disassemble this sensor for repair. A defective unit must be returned to the manufacturer.
Class 1 lasers are lasers that are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation, including the use of optical instruments for intrabeam viewing.
Complies with IEC 60825-1:2014 and EN 60825-1:2014+A11:2021.
For safe laser use:
- 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.
## Class 1 Laser Characteristics
Output power: ≤ 2.3 mW Laser wavelength: 655 nm Pulse duration: 3.2 μs
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## Chapter 2 Sensor Installation
Install the sensor so the object to be detected moves horizontally to the sensor. Applies to adjustable and fixed field models only.
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## Wiring Diagrams
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3-Pin NPN Models 3-Pin PNP Models Key
1. Brown
bu (3)bn (1) 10-30 V DC+ – bn (1)bu (3) 10-30 V DC+ – 2.3. WhiteBlue
bk (4) Load bk (4) Load 4. Black
Opposed Mode Emitters
4-Pin NPN Models 4-Pin PNP Models
bn (1)
bn (1)bu (3)bk (4) Load 10-30 V DC+ – bn (1)bu (3)bk (4) Load 10-30 V DC+ – bu (3)bk (4) no connection 10-30 V DC
wh (2) wh (2) Remote wh (2)
Remote Input Input Beam Inhibit
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NOTE: All 4-pin and cabled models have a remote input on the white wire (pin-2).
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## Chapter Contents
VS8 Remote Configuration – 4-Pin Models .......................................................................................................................................................... 7 VS8 Two-Point Static Background Suppression .................................................................................................................................................. 7 VS8 One-Point Static Background Suppression .................................................................................................................................................. 8 VS8 Dynamic Background Suppression .............................................................................................................................................................. 9 VS8 Two-Point Static Opposed and Retroreflective ........................................................................................................................................... 10 VS8 Dynamic Opposed and Retroreflective ........................................................................................................................................................11 VS8 Select Light Operate/Dark Operate – 4-Pin Models ....................................................................................................................................11
## Chapter 3 VS8 Sensor Configuration
- Expert™ 4-pin background suppression, retroreflective, and opposed mode receiver models are configurable using either the sealed push button or the remote input wire.
- 3-pin fixed field and opposed mode emitter models require no user adjustments.
- The remote input wire (pin-2/white wire) is used to select light or dark operate or perform the desired TEACH method. Pulse durations for the remote input wire correspond to the indicated press durations of the push button.
## VS8 Remote Configuration – 4-Pin Models
The remote input wire (pin-2/white wire) is used to select light or dark operate, or perform the desired TEACH method. Closing and opening times for the remote input wire correspond to the indicated press/hold durations of the push button.
## VS8 Two-Point Static Background Suppression
Two-point TEACH sets a single switch point. The sensor sets the switch point between two taught target distances, relative to the shifted origin location.
1. Present the target.
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Method Action Result
Push Button
Present the first target. The sensor-to-target distance N/A
must be within the sensor's range.
Remote Input
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2. Start TEACH mode.
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Method Action Result
> 3 s
Push Button Press and hold push button > 3 seconds.
> 3 s
Remote Input Pulse remote input wire > 3 seconds. T Both LEDs flash (alternating)
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3. Present the background or second target.
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Method Action Result
Push Button
Present the background or second target. The sensor-to-
target distance must be within the sensor's range.
Remote Input
Both LEDs flash (alternating)
Configure the sensor.
Method Action Result
> 1 s
Push Button Press push button > 1 second.
Sensor returns to normal
operation.
> 1 s
Remote Input Pulse remote input wire > 1 second. T
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4. Configure the sensor.
## VS8 One-Point Static Background Suppression
One-point TEACH sets a single switch point. The sensor sets the switch point just behind the taught target distance.
1. Present the target.
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Method Action Result
Push Button
Present the target. The sensor-to-target distance must N/A
be within the sensor's range.
Remote Input
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2. Start TEACH mode.
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Method Action Result
> 3 s
Push Button Press and hold push button > 3 seconds.
> 3 s
Remote Input Pulse remote input wire > 3 seconds. T Both LEDs flash (alternating)
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3. Configure the sensor.
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Method Action Result
> 1 s
Push Button Press push button > 1 second.
Sensor returns to normal
operation.
> 1 s
Remote Input Pulse remote input wire > 1 second. T
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## VS8 Dynamic Background Suppression
Dynamic TEACH sets a single switch point during machine run conditions. Dynamic TEACH is recommended for applications where a machine or process may not be stopped for teaching. The sensor takes multiple samples and the switch point is set just behind the farthest taught target distance, accounting for a static background.
1. Present the target.
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Method Action Result
Push Button
Present the first target. The sensor-to-target distance N/A
must be within the sensor's range.
Remote Input
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2. Start TEACH mode.
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Method Action Result
> 3 s
Push Button Press and hold push button > 3 seconds.
> 3 s
Remote Input Pulse remote input wire > 3 seconds. T Both LEDs flash (alternating)
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3. Configure the sensor.
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Method Action Result
> 1 cycle
Push Button Press and hold push button > 1 cycle of operation.
Sensor returns to normal
operation.
>1 cycle
Remote Input Pulse remote input wire > 1 cycle of operation. T
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## VS8 Two-Point Static Opposed and Retroreflective
Two-point TEACH for Opposed and Retroreflective modes sets a single switching level. The sensor sets the switching level between the blocked and unblocked conditions.
1. Align the sensor.
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Method Action Result
Push Button
Align the emitter/receiver or sensor/retroreflector. The N/A
beam path should not be blocked.
Remote Input
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## 2. Start TEACH mode.
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Method Action Result
> 3 s
Push Button Press and hold push button > 3 seconds.
> 3 s
Remote Input Pulse remote input wire > 3 seconds. T Both LEDs flash (alternating)
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## 3. Present the target.
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Method Action Result
Push Button
Present the target. The beam path should be blocked by
the target.
Remote Input
Both LEDs flash (alternating)
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4. Configure the sensor.
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Method Action Result
> 1 s
Push Button Press and hold push button > 1 second.
Sensor returns to normal
operation.
> 1 s
Remote Input Pulse remote input wire > 1 second. T
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## VS8 Dynamic Opposed and Retroreflective
Dynamic TEACH for Opposed and Retroreflective modes sets a single switching level during machine run conditions. Dynamic TEACH is recommended for applications where a machine or process may not be stopped for teaching. The sensor takes multiple samples and the switching level is set between the blocked and unblocked conditions.
1. Present the target.
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Method Action Result
Push Button
Present the target. The beam path should be blocked by N/A
the target.
Remote Input
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2. Start TEACH mode.
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Method Action Result
> 3 s
Push Button Press and hold push button > 3 seconds.
> 3 s
Remote Input Pulse remote input wire > 3 seconds. T Both LEDs flash (alternating)
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3. Configure the sensor.
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Method Action Result
> 1 cycle
Push Button Press and hold push button > 1 cycle of operation.
Sensor returns to normal
operation.
>1 cycle
Remote Input Pulse remote input wire > 1 cycle of operation. T
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## VS8 Select Light Operate/Dark Operate – 4-Pin Models
Change the sensor operation to light operate or dark operate for the desired application. Use either the button or the remote input wire procedure to configure the sensor.
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Method Action Result
> 10 s The green LED flashes to show
that the sensor is in LO/DO select
mode.
Press and hold the button for longer than 10 seconds.
Push Button Press the button until the desired operation is selected, then
release the button and wait 10 seconds.
The amber LED indicates the
selected operation mode.
For light operate: The green LED
flashes and the amber LED is off.
4-1000 ms
For dark operation: The green
Pulse the remote input wire to + V DC for longer than 10 seconds.
Remote Input Wire Pulse the remote input wire to + V DC for 4 to 1000 ms until the T LED flashes and the amber LED is on.
desired operation is selected and wait 10 seconds.
The sensor is configured and
returns to normal operation.
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## Chapter Contents
|VS8 Dimensions|VS8 Dimensions................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14|
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|VS8 Series Beam Spot Sizes|VS8 Series Beam Spot Sizes............................................................................................................................................................................. 15|
|VS8 Minimum Object Separation (Background Suppression Models)............................................................................................................... 16|VS8 Minimum Object Separation (Background Suppression Models)............................................................................................................... 16|
## Chapter 4
## VS8 Specifications
## Laser Classifications
All Models: Class 1; wavelength: 655 nm; frequency: 5 kHz; pulse duration: 3.2 µs; limit value pulse: ≤ 2.3 mW. Complies with IEC 60825-1:2014 and EN 60825-1:2014+A11:2021. All Models:Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019.
Blue LED Models: Risk Group 2; possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. Do not stare at the operating lamp. May be harmful to the eyes. (EN62471)
## Certifications
Banner Engineering BV Park Lane, Culliganlaan 2F bus 3 1831 Diegem, BELGIUM
Turck Banner LTD Blenheim House Blenheim Court Wickford, Essex SS11 8YT GREAT BRITAIN
## 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 .
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Supply Supply
Required Overcurrent Required Overcurrent
Wiring Wiring
Protection (A) Protection (A)
(AWG) (AWG)
20 5.0 26 1.0
22 3.0 28 0.8
24 1.0 30 0.5
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## Supply Voltage and Current
LED models: 10 V DC to 30 V DC (10% max. ripple) at less than 20 mA, exclusive of load
Laser models: 10 V DC to 30 V DC (10% max. ripple) at less than 12 mA, exclusive of load
## Supply Protection Circuitry
## Protected against reverse polarity and short-circuit
## Output Protection Circuitry
Protected against output short-circuit, continuous overload, and false pulse on power-up
## Output Configuration
Retroreflective and Background Suppression Models: Single PNP or NPN on pin 4 (black wire) with remote input on pin 2 (white wire)
Opposed Mode Receivers only: Single PNP or NPN on pin 4 (black wire) with remote input on pin 2 (white wire)
## Output Response Time
## 500 µs
Output Rating
50 mA
Switching Frequency ≤ 1000 Hz Delay Before Power-Up < 300 ms Indicators 2 LED indicators on top of the sensor Green on: Power on Amber on: Output conducting
## Emitter LED Wavelength
Red LED models: 650 nm
Blue LED models: 450 nm
Laser models: 655 nm
## Effective Beam
## 5.5 mm
This can be adjusted without an aperture by teaching the sensor
## Connections
2 m (6.5 ft) unterminated 4-wire PUR cable or 200 mm (7.8 in) PUR cable with a 3- or 4-pin M8 or 4-pin M12 male quick disconnect, depending on model
Models ending in suffix "Q", "Q3", or "Q5" must be used with a UL-recognized cordset R/C (CYJV2)
Search p/n 201958 at www.bannerengineering.com to view the Instruction Manual for more information on cordsets
## Opposed Mode Model Adjustments
Push button TEACH input (Receivers) Remote wire TEACH input (Receivers) Remote wire beam inhibit (Emitters)
## Construction
Housing, cable: PUR Front screen: PMMA
## Operating Conditions
LED models: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Laser models: –20 °C to +50 °C (–4 °F to +122 °F) Storage Temperature: –20 °C to +80 °C (–4 °F to +176 °F) UL Operating Temperature: –20 °C to +30 °C (–4 °F to +86 °F)
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Environmental Rating IP67
Chemical Compatibility ECOLAB® certified (2 m cabled models only)
## VS8 Dimensions
All measurements are listed in millimeters [inches], unless noted otherwise. The measurements provided are subject to change.
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14.6
Teach-in
8 2.8
LED 2 LED 1
Receiver
Emitter
ø2.6
ø4.9
ø3.3
5.5
21.1
18.3
3.3
8
4.6
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9.6
6.8 8.2
ø3.3
15
20.6
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## VS8 Series Beam Spot Sizes
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Opposed Mode Retroreflective
30 140
25 horizontal (x) 120
100 horizontal (x)
20
80
15
60 vertical (y)
10
40
vertical (y)
5 20
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6
Distance (m) Distance (m)
Laser Retroreflective Fixed Field Background Suppression with Blue LED
16 6
14
5
12 horizontal (x) horizontal (x)
4
10
8 3
vertical (y)
6
2
4 vertical (y)
1
2
0 0
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 0 10 20 30 40 50
Distance (m) Distance (mm)
Fixed Field Background Suppression Adjustable Field Background Suppression
6 6
5 5
horizontal (x)
4 4 horizontal (x)
3 3
vertical (y)
2 2 vertical (y)
1 1
0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Distance (mm) Distance (mm)
Size (mm) Size (mm)
Size (mm) Size (mm)
Size (mm) Size (mm)
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Laser Adjustable Field Background Suppression
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8
7
6
horizontal (x)
5
4
3
2
vertical (y)
1
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Distance (mm)
Size (mm)
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## VS8 Minimum Object Separation (Background Suppression Models)
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Minimum object separation for laser sensor models with background suppression
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4.0
3.0
2.0
18% gray/90% white
6% black/90% white
1.0
90% white/90% white
0.0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Distance to Target (mm)
(Dimension X)
(Dimension Y)
Target to Background (mm)
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Minimum object separation for LED sensor models with background suppression
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4.0
3.0
2.0 18% gray/90% white
6% black/90% white
1.0
90% white/90% white
0.0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Distance to Target (mm)
(Dimension X)
(Dimension Y)
Target to Background (mm)
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## Chapter Contents
Cordsets for VS8 Models with Suffix Q .............................................................................................................................................................. 18 Cordsets for VS8 Models with Suffix Q3 ............................................................................................................................................................ 18 Cordsets for VS8 Models with Suffix Q5 ............................................................................................................................................................ 19 VS8 Brackets...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 VS8 Retroreflectors............................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
## Chapter 5 Accessories
## Cordsets for VS8 Models with Suffix Q
All measurements are listed in millimeters, unless noted otherwise. The measurements provided are subject to change.
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4-Pin Single-Ended M8 Female Cordsets
Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Female)
PKG4M-2 2 m (6.56 ft)
35 Typ.
PKG4M-5 5 m (16.4 ft) 4 2
Straight ø 9.5 3 1
PKG4M-9 9 m (29.52 ft) et M8 x 1
1 = Brown
PKW4M-2 2 m (6.56 ft) 28 Typ. 2 = White 3 = Blue
PKW4M-5 5 m (16.4 ft) 4 = Black
4 2
20 Typ.
Right Angle 3 1
2 ¢
PKW4M-9 9 m (29.5 ft)
M8 x 1
ø 9.5 Ho
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## Cordsets for VS8 Models with Suffix Q3
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3-pin Single-Ended Threaded M8 Female Cordsets
Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Female)
PKG3M-2 2.035 m (6.68 ft)
PKG3M-5 5.035 m (16.51 ft) 35 Typ.
PKG3M-7 7.035 m (23.08 ft) Straight ø 9.5
PKG3M-9 9.035 m (29.64 ft)
Soe M8 x 1
4
PKG3M-10 10.035 m (32.92 ft)
3 1
PKW3M-2 2 m (6.56 ft) ©
28 Typ.
PKW3M-5 5 m (16.40 ft) 1 = Brown
a 3 = Blue
4 = Black
20 Typ.
Right-Angle
—e|
PKW3M-9 9 m (29.53 ft)
M8 x 1
ø 9.5 A.
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## Cordsets for VS8 Models with Suffix Q5
All measurements are listed in millimeters, unless noted otherwise. The measurements provided are subject to change.
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4-Pin Single-Ended M12 Female Cordsets
Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Female)
MQDC-403 1 m (3.28 ft)
MQDC-406 2 m (6.56 ft) 44 Typ.
MQDC-410 3 m (9.8 ft) 1 = Brown
2 2 = White
MQDC-415 5 m (16.4 ft) M12 x 1 1 3 = Blue
MQDC-430 9 m (29.5 ft) Straight ø 14.5 3 4 = Black 5 = Not used
Ø5.2 mm 4 5
MQDC-450 15 m (49.2 ft)
MQDC-460 18.3 m (60 ft) 7 mm
MQDC-470 21 m (68.9 ft) 58 mm
MQDC-4100 30 m (98.43 ft)
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## VS8 Brackets
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13 14
SMBVS8RA
• Right-angle bracket 3 X
• 3.1 mm stainless steel 21 Ø3.3
8.2
SMBVS8DT
• Dovetail clamp bracket
• Adjustable ± 10° 21 15
• Material: PBT 2 X
Ø3.3
SMBQ12A Ø3.3
• Adjustable right-angle bracket
• 20-ga. 300 series stainless steel 34 Ø3.2
Hole center spacing: A to B = 7.6
Hole size: A = 3.5 x 8.1, B=ø 3.2 34
11
4 X
SMBQ12T Ø3.3
• Right-angle bracket
• 20-ga. 300 series stainless steel
34
Hole center spacing: A to B = 7.6
Hole size: A = 3.5 x 8.1, B=ø 3.2
34
11
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## SMBQ20FA
- Includes 3/8-16 × 2 in socket head cap screw (SHCS)
- • 304 stainless steel
## VS8 Retroreflectors
## BRT-10BM
- Round, acrylic target
- Reflectivity Factor: 1.0
- Temperature:
- Micro-prism geometry
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3.7
ø10
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- Size: 10 mm diameter
- Reflective area: ø10 mm
## BRT-35X35BM
- Square, acrylic target
- • Reflectivity Factor: 1.2 • Temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
- Micro-prism geometry
- • Approximate size: 35 mm × 35 mm
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## BRT-11X11M
- Square, acrylic target
- • Reflectivity Factor: 1.2 • Temperature:
- Micro-prism geometry
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11 3.7
11
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- Approximate size: 11 mm × 11 mm
## BRT-40X18A
- Rectangular, acrylic target
- • Reflectivity Factor: 1.0 • Temperature:
- Approximate size: 18 mm × 50 mm
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18
2 x ø3.5
40
60
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## NOTE: For maximum adhesion of all tape products, surfaces must be clean.
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Model Reflectivity Factor Maximum Temperature Size
BRT-THG-2-100 0.7 +60 °C (+140 °F) 50 mm (2 in) wide, 2.5 m (100 in) long
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## Chapter Contents
## Chapter 6
## 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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