5-pin M12 Euro-style integral Q3XTBLD100-Q8 0 to 100 mm (3.94 in) 120 mm (4.72 in) Bipolar: 1 NPN, 1 PNP connector Q3XTBLD150-Q8 0 to 150 mm (5.91 in) 190 mm (7.48 in) Q3XTBLD200-Q8 0 to 200 mm (7.87 in) 280 mm (11.02 in) 1.2 Overview...
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor 1.3.1 Display and Indicators 1. Stability Indicator (STB = Green) 2. Active TEACH Indicators • DYN = Dynamic TEACH selected (Amber) • WND = Symmetric window thresholds are active (Amber) Figure 2. Display in Run Mode In Run mode, the 3-digit, 7-segment display provides real time information about signal strength for all models and target position for models with a fixed background suppression distance.
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor • Change setting values: press and hold (-)(MODE) to decrease numeric values (+)(TEACH) • Increase gain: press and release (+)(TEACH), then press and hold (+)(TEACH) to rapidly increase gain • Start the currently selected TEACH mode: press and hold (+)(TEACH) for longer than 2 seconds (Two-Point Static TEACH is the default) •...
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor 2 Installation 2.1 Install the Safety Label The safety label must be installed on Q3X sensors that are used in the United States. Note: Position the label on the cable in a location that has minimal chemical exposure.
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor 2.5 Wiring Diagram 10-30V dc – Load Load 1 = Brown 2 = White Input 3 = Blue Wire 4 = Black 5 = Gray Note: Open lead wires must be connected to a terminal block. Note: The input wire function is user-selectable.
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor 3 Sensor Programming Program the sensor using the buttons on the sensor or the input wire (limited programming options; see Remote Input on page 12 for details). In addition to programming the sensor, use the input wire to disable the buttons for security, preventing unauthorized or accidental programming changes.
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor • —40% • —50% Dark Set options: • —minimum • —25% • —50% • —100% • —200% 3.1.4 Response Speed Use this menu to select the response speed. The default is 1 millisecond. • —250 microseconds •...
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor • —Off delay • —Delay timer Note: For the one-shot timer: • LO = On pulse when a target is detected in the light state • DO = On pulse when a target is detected in the dark state Delay Timer Use these menus to set the delay timers.
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor Table 2: Cut-off output settings and operation Output State Based on menu and LO/DO Selections Target in Cut-Off No Light Received (Loss of Signal) LO/DO LO/DO LO/DO LO/DO Note: The output may transition ON to OFF or OFF to ON when the target enters the diffuse sensing range. Consider an ON-Delay or the laser inhibit input if necessary.
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor 3.2 Manual Adjustments Manually increase or decrease gain using 1. From Run mode, press either one time. The current signal strength value flashes slowly. 2. Press to decrease the sensor's gain or to increase the sensor's gain, or press and hold to rapidly decrease or increase gain.
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor Action Result Pulses TEACH Mode Two-point static TEACH Dynamic TEACH The selected TEACH method displays for a few One-point window set seconds and the sensor returns to Run mode. One-point light set One-point dark set 3.3.2 Reset to Factory Defaults Using the Remote Input Eight-pulse the remote input to apply the factory defaults and return to Run mode.
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor Action Result displays and the sensor returns to Run Single-pulse the remote input to unlock the sensor. mode. displays and the sensor returns to Run Double-pulse the remote input to lock the sensor. mode. Triple-pulse the remote input to apply the operator lock to displays and the sensor returns to Run the sensor.
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor Method Action Result flash alternately Push Button Press and hold TEACH for longer than 2 seconds. on the display. The DYN and WND indicators flash. Remote Input No action required. 3. Teach the sensor. Method Action Result Push Button Press TEACH to teach the target.
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Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor Darkest Taught Lightest Taught Condition Condition Sensor positions threshold midway between taught conditions Output OFF Output ON Darkest Position Most Light (no signal) adjusted by (saturated Manual Adjust signal) Figure 9. Dynamic TEACH (Light Operate shown) Note: The sensor must be set to to use the following instructions.
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor Table 4: Expected TEACH Behavior for Dynamic TEACH Condition TEACH Result Display At least one taught condition is between Sets the threshold between the two The current NSS displays. the minimum and maximum signal level conditions. limits.
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor Table 5: Expected TEACH Behavior for Window Set Condition TEACH Result Display A valid condition is detected. Sets a symmetric window around the The current NSS displays. taught condition. The threshold window is set by the value.
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor Method Action Result The sensor sets the switching threshold Push Button Press TEACH to teach the sensor. and returns to Run mode. flashes briefly on the display Remote Input Single-pulse the remote input. and the sensor returns to Run mode. Table 6: Expected TEACH Behavior for Light Set Condition TEACH Result...
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor Method Action Result Remote Input No action required. 3. Teach the sensor. Method Action Result The sensor sets the switching threshold Push Button Press TEACH to teach the sensor. and returns to Run mode. flashes briefly on the display Remote Input Single-pulse the remote input.
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor 3.7 Sensor Menu Map Top Menu Sub Menu BOTH sets selection BOTH Output Operation Light Operate default setting) Dark Operate BOTH Teach Process Selection Two-Point Static Teach Dynamic Teach Window Set Light Set Dark Set Offset Percentage BOTH (min, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50) - Window &...
Supply Protection Circuitry Q3XTBLD100-Q8 0 to 100 mm (3.94 in) 120 mm (4.72 in) Protected against reverse polarity and transient overvoltages Repeatability Q3XTBLD150-Q8 0 to 150 mm (5.91 in) 190 mm (7.48 in) 60 µs Q3XTBLD200-Q8 0 to 200 mm (7.87 in) 280 mm (11.02 in)
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor Required Overcurrent Protection Certifications WARNING: Electrical connections must be made by qualified personnel in accordance with local and national Industrial Control electrical codes and regulations. Equipment Class 2 power 3TJJ Overcurrent protection is required to be provided by end product application per the supplied table.
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor Q3XTBLD150 Models Q3XTBLD200 Models 1000 1000 1000 1000 DISTANCE (mm) DISTANCE (mm) Figure 17. Excess Gain for Standard Sensitivity Figure 18. Excess Gain for Standard Sensitivity For 150 mm models, the sensing cut-off distance for a 6% For 200 mm models, the sensing cut-off distance for a 6% reflective black card will be 65% of the sensing cut-off distance of reflective black card will be 50% of the sensing cut-off distance of a...
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor 5 Abbreviations The following table describes the abbreviations used on the sensor display. Abbreviation Description No light received (loss of signal) The signal is saturated One shot First One point Second Two-point static TEACH Bottom—The sensor is at minimum gain during a manual adjustment or after a TEACH Calibration set Cutoff—A target is detected in the background (models with background suppression only) Output timing delays...
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Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor Abbreviation Description Reset to factory defaults Sensitivity Input wire = remote teach function Set (used in the TEACH procedures) Standard sensitivity Slave Response speed Stop Teach process selection Top—The sensor is at maximum gain during a manual adjust or after a TEACH Window set Unlock www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: 763.544.3164...
Resolution Output short circuit Check the wiring for an electrical short circuit Laser fault Contact Banner Engineering to resolve The display is blank and the output EEPROM or System Fault Contact Banner Engineering to resolve indicator flashes www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: 763.544.3164...
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor 7 Accessories 7.1 Cordsets All measurements are listed in millimeters, unless noted otherwise. 5-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets—Single Ended Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Female) MQDC1-501.5 0.50 m (1.5 ft) 44 Typ. MQDC1-506 1.83 m (6 ft) Straight MQDC1-515 4.57 m (15 ft)
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Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor SMBQ4X.. SMB18FA.. • Swivel bracket with tilt and • Swivel bracket with tilt and pan pan movement for movement for precision precision adjustment adjustment • Easy sensor mounting to • Easy sensor mounting to extruded rail T-slots extruded rail T-slots •...
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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.
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