WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link 1 Product Description ™ Expert Sensor with IO-Link • Self-Contained Models: IO-Link communication for sensor health monitoring and remote configuration ◦ ◦ Easy-to-use Expert-style Two-Point Static and Dynamic TEACH methods, plus Window, Light, and Dark SET, using IO-Link, push button or remote input Smart power-control algorithm to maximize performance in low-contrast ◦...
WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link 1.2 Overview The Banner QS18E sensor is a high performance photoelectric sensor with IO-link and configurable multifunction input/output. For opposed- Amber LED (Output Indicator) mode models, the receiver has a configurable multifunction input/output and the emitter has a configurable multifunction input.
WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link 2 Installation 2.1 Mount the Device 1. If a bracket is needed, mount the device onto the bracket. 2. Mount the device (or the device and the bracket) to the machine or equipment at the desired location. Do not tighten the mounting screws at this time.
WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link 3 Sensor Configuration Configure the sensor using the TEACH or SET methods to define the sensing limits. Use the setup procedure to enable a 30 ms OFF-delay or to change the Light/Dark Operate setting. Sensing limit configuration options include: •...
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WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link SELF-CONTAINED MODELS Rempte Input Wire Pulse Timing (T) Push Button or 40 ms < T < 800 ms *Configuration using remote input wire Remote Input Wire* Timing between Pulse groups > 800 ms when enabled through IO-Link (White wire is remote input wire) Push Button Input Hold is >...
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WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link EMITTER Remote Input Wire Pulse Timing (T) 40 ms < T < 800 ms Timing between Pulse groups > 800 ms Push Button or (White wire is remote input wire) *Configuration using remote input wire Remote Input Wire* when enabled through IO-Link Push Button Input...
This information can be easily read and processed by the user. Each device can be unambiguously identified via the IODD as well as via an internal device ID. Download the QS18E's IO-Link IODD package from Banner Engineering's website at www.bannerengineering.com IODD package part numbers: •...
IO-Link Master requires. Each IO-Link Master AOI is customized for a given brand of IO-Link Master. Add and configure the relevant Banner IO-Link Master AOI in your ladder logic program first; then add and configure Banner IO-Link Device AOIs as desired, linking them to the Master AOI as shown in the relevant AOI documentation.
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WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link Method Action Result Remote Input Wire— From Run mode, pulse the remote Sensor toggles between enable/ Disable/Enable line four times. disable settings and returns to Run mode. Green and amber LEDs flash four times in unison followed by acceptance flash.
WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link 4 Select TEACH/SET Method Self-Contained Models: To select Light SET, Dark SET, Window SET, Two-Point Static TEACH, or Dynamic TEACH, follow these steps. Opposed-Mode Models: When using the receiver to select Light SET, Dark SET, Window SET, Two-Point Static TEACH, Dynamic TEACH, or Opaque mode, follow these steps.
WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link 5 Configure TEACH/SET Self-Contained Models: By default, the sensor TEACH/SET method is Two-Point Static TEACH. To perform a TEACH/SET, use the following procedures for your preferred method. Opposed-Mode Models: By default, the receiver TEACH/SET method is Two-Point Static TEACH. To perform a TEACH/ SET, use the following procedures for your preferred method.
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WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link Action Result Window SET Light SET 1. Present the target condition. 2. Send the SP1 Single Value Teach Dark SET command using IO-Link to configure the Opposed-Mode target condition and return to Run mode. Models: Opaque Mode Remote Input Action...
WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link 6 TEACH/SET Two-Point Static TEACH • Two-Point Static TEACH locates a single switching threshold 2nd Taught 1st Taught (switchpoint) centered between the two taught conditions, with the Condition Condition Output ON condition on one side, and the Output OFF condition Sensor positions on the other.
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WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link Light SET • Light SET sets a threshold below the presented condition by the user selectable offset percentage: ◦ Self-contained models: 30% default Sensor positions threshold Opposed-mode models: 50% default ◦ at offset % below the •...
WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link 7 Specifications 7.1 Self-Contained Models: Specifications Supply Voltage and Current Emitter LED 10 V dc to 30 V dc (10% maximum ripple within specified limits) at 30 DV, CV, FP, and LP: Visible red, 625 nm D models: Infrared, 940 nm Supply Protection Circuitry Indicators...
WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link 7.2 Opposed-Mode Models: Specifications Supply Voltage and Current Emitter LED 10 V dc to 30 V dc (10% maximum ripple within specified limits) at 30 EV model: Visible red, 625 nm E models: Infrared, 940 nm Power and Current Consumption, exclusive of load Indicators Normal Run Mode: 1.2W, Current consumption <...
WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link IO-Link Interface Construction Supports Smart Sensor Profile: Yes Housing: ABS Baud Rate: 38400 bps Window: PMMA Process Data Widths: 32 bits In, 8 bits Out Mounting Torque IODD Files: Provides all programming options of push button and Nose Mount: 18 mm mounting nut, 20 Ibf·in (2.3 N·m) remote input wire, plus additional functionality.
WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link Model Suffix FP 27.5 mm 15.0 mm (1.09") (0.59") 17.1 mm 7.5 mm (0.67") (0.30") 13.4 mm (0.53") 5.2 mm (0.21") 7.6 mm (0.30") 7.4 Self-Contained Models: Performance Curves Performance using Dark SET, performed in no-light condition. Polarized Retroreflective Excess Gain Beam Pattern...
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WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link Diffuse (Based on use of 90% reflectance white test card) Excess Gain Beam Pattern Convergent Excess Gain Beam Pattern www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767...
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WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link Convergent Excess Gain Beam Pattern Fiber Optic - Plastic Excess Gain Beam Pattern www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767...
WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link 7.5 Opposed-Mode Models: Performance Curves Visible Red—QS18EK6EV/QS18EK6RV Excess Gain Curve Beam Pattern 10000 1000 High Power Mode High Power Mode Low Power Mode Low Power Mode Power (High Power Mode) 1000 1000 DISTANCE (mm) Distance (mm) Infrared—QS18EK6E/QS18EK6R Excess Gain Curve Beam Pattern...
WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link 8.2 Brackets SMB18A SMBQS18Y 2x 8 • Right-angle mounting • Die-cast bracket for 18 3.4 mm 15.5 mm [0.13"] bracket with a curved mm holes [0.61"] 4.5 mm 7.8 mm slot for versatile • Includes metal hex nut [0.18"] [0.31"] orientation...
WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link 8.3 Retroreflectors For use with self-contained LP models. BRT-51X51BM BRT-60X40C • Rectangular, acrylic target • Square, acrylic target • Reflectivity Factor: 1.4 • Reflectivity Factor: 1.5 • Temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (– • Temperature: –20 °C to +50 °C (–4 °F 4 °F to +140 °F) to +122 °F)
WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link 9 Contact Us Banner Engineering Corp. headquarters is located at: 9714 Tenth Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55441, USA Phone: + 1 888 373 6767 www.bannerengineering.com For worldwide locations and local representatives, visit www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767...
10 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.
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