Analog current (4 to 20 mA) 1.2 Overview The Q4X Analog Sensor is a Class 1 laser CMOS measuring sensor that uses a 0 to 10 V (4 to 20 mA) output to represent the distance measured. 1 QD models require a mating cordset.
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor When the sensor is in Run mode, the display shows the current measurement reading or corresponding analog output value. The size and location of the analog output window can be manually adjusted or the selected TEACH method can be performed.
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor (SELECT)(TEACH) (+)(DISP) • Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds to start the • Press to change the distance setting for the 10 V (20 currently selected TEACH mode (the default is two- mA) point;...
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor 2 Installation 2.1 Install the Safety Label The safety label must be installed on Q4X sensors that are used in the Figure 3. Safety Label Installation United States. Note: Position the label on the cable in a location that has minimal chemical exposure.
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor 2.3 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.
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor 3 Sensor Programming Program the sensor using the buttons on the sensor or the remote input (limited programming options). In addition to programming the sensor, use the remote input to disable the buttons for security, preventing unauthorized or accidental programming changes.
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Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor Figure 11. Sensor Menu Map Top Menu Sub Menus Teach Process Selection two-point teach default setting) one-point teach 100/110, 300/310, & 500/510 mm Model Response Speeds 600/610 mm Model Response Speeds Base Measurement Rate set Base Measurement Rate to 0.3 ms...
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor 3.1.1 TEACH Menu Use this menu to select the TEACH mode. The default is two-point TEACH. • —Two-point • —One-point TEACH After the TEACH mode is selected, from Run mode, press and hold TEACH for longer than 2 seconds to start the TEACH mode and program the sensor.
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Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor Table 3: Response Speed for 100/110, 300/310, and 500/510 models Base Filter Setting Measurement Rate 0.3 ms 0.5 ms 0.75 ms 1.5 ms 4 ms 8 ms 15 ms 30 ms 60 ms 120 ms 240 ms 0.5 ms...
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor Note: The Q4X uses a dynamic measurement rate, so these response times are worst-case. 3.1.4 Slope Use this menu to set the slope as positive or negative. This swaps the 0 V and 10 V (4 and 20 mA) values. The default is positive.
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor Figure 14. Example Zero and Shift settings Display Reference Display Reference Zero = Near 10 V Shift = Off 50 mm (Default Setting) Zero = Far 10 V 50 mm Shift = Off Display Reference...
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor The Range advanced measurement behavior is affected by the Loss of Signal option. For additional information on advanced measurements, see Trigger on p. 14. The Range advanced measurement tracks a maximum and a minimum during the measurement period, and calculates the range as follows: Range = maximum distance –...
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor Figure 16. Average Figure 15. Sample Average Sample Input Input Signal Signal Measuring Period Measuring Period Measuring Period Measuring Period Inactive Inactive REMOTE REMOTE INPUT INPUT Active Active Hold Hold Hold Hold Measurement Measurement...
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor Factory Default Settings Setting Factory Default Averaging ( Base Measurement Rate ( —1 ms Display View ( —Right-reading, no sleep mode Input Wire Function ( —Ignore all remote input pulses If the sensor was reset using the remote input, the sensor remains in mode to allow use of the remote input.
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor 3. Press Select to confirm the new distance value. The new distance value flashes rapidly, the new setting is accepted, and the sensor returns to Run mode. 3.2.2 Manual Adjustments in One-Point TEACH Mode Adjust the 5 V (12 mA) Midpoint 1.
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor 3.3.1 Select the TEACH Mode Using the Remote Input 1. Access the TEACH selection. Action Result Double-pulse the remote input. displays. 2. Select the desired TEACH mode. Action Result Pulses TEACH Mode Two-point TEACH...
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor 2. Lock or unlock the sensor buttons. Action Result displays and the sensor returns to Single-pulse the remote input to unlock the sensor. Run mode. displays and the sensor returns to Double-pulse the remote input to lock the sensor.
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor 3. Teach the sensor. Method Action Result Push Button Press TEACH to teach the target. The measurement value flashes briefly, and the sensor is taught the first target. flash Remote Input Single-pulse the remote input.
3.6 Sync Master/Slave Two Q4X sensors may be used together in a single sensing application. To eliminate crosstalk between the two sensors, configure one sensor to be the master and one to be the slave. In this mode, the sensors alternate taking measurements and the response speed doubles.
0 to 10 V or 4 to 20 mA, depending on model Connector Output Rating Integral 5-pin M12 male quick disconnect Analog Voltage Outputs (Q4X..U Models): 2.5 kOhm minimum load Construction resistance Housing: 316 L stainless steel Analog Current Outputs (Q4X..I Models): 1 kΩ maximum load Lens cover: PMMA acrylic resistence at 24 V;...
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Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor Excess Gain using a 90% White Card—600/610 mm Models Excess Gain 3 ) Table 8: Excess Gain ( Response · at 25 mm (600 mm models) · at 100 mm (600 mm models) · at 300 mm (600 mm models) ·...
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor 5 Abbreviations The following table describes the abbreviations used on the sensor display and in this manual. Abbreviation Description No valid signal in range One-point TEACH Two-point TEACH Average—Trigger output of Average measurement value...
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Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor Abbreviation Description Input wire = remote teach function Shift the Zero Reference Location after a TEACH Slave Span—analog window size Response speed TEACH process selection Trigger setting for tracking maximum measurement value Trigger setting for tracking minimum measurement value Trigger Trigger—Set the trigger type...
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor 6 Troubleshooting Table 9: Troubleshooting Codes Code Description Resolution No valid signal in range Reposition the sensor or the target The adjusted or taught window size is smaller The sensor automatically adjusts the window than the minimum window size.
Q4X Stainless Steel Analog Laser Sensor 7.2 Brackets All measurements are listed in millimeters, unless noted otherwise. SMB18FA.. • Swivel bracket with tilt and SMBQ4X.. pan movement for precision • Swivel bracket with tilt adjustment and pan movement for •...
Kit with glass lens to protect plastic sensor lens Lens from chemical environments and weld splatter Housing damage. Ø 22.4 mm Used with S18, M18, T18, TM18, and Q4X 12.7 mm Additional Information • Borosilicate glass window protects the PMMA window from weld splatter and chemicals •...
9 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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