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QS18 Series Sensor Instruction Manual
Original Instructions
p/n: 197052 Rev. G
27-Sep-24
© Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 QS18 Series Sensor Instruction Manual Original Instructions p/n: 197052 Rev. G 27-Sep-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Plastic and Glass Fiber Optics ..................................19 Chapter 5 Product Support and Maintenance Clean with Compressed Air Then Isopropyl Alcohol............................ 20 Repairs ........................................20 Contact Us ........................................20 Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty..............................20 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Features

    Range Output QS18VN6LV 628 nm Visible red 6.5 m (21 ft) QS18VP6LV Model Convergent Mode Range Output QS18VN6CV15 16 mm (0.63 in) 630 nm Visible red QS18VP6CV15 Continued on page 4 27-Sep-24 page 3 of 21 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    For example, QS186EQ. • Models with a quick disconnect require a mating cordset. Specifications 10 V DC to 30 V DC (10% maximum ripple) at less than 25 Supply Voltage page 4 of 21 27-Sep-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5: Fcc Part 15 Class A For Unintentional Radiators

    This device complies with CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 27-Sep-24 page 5 of 21 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 6: Dimensions

    (1.22") (1.45") Sensitivity 3.0 mm 17.1 mm 19.8 mm Adjustment (0.12") (0.67") (0.78") † CV Models: 33.2 mm (1.31") M18x1 Thread Slot for Max. torque 2.3 Nm (20 in-lbs) Fiber Clip page 6 of 21 27-Sep-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 7: Performance Curves

    20 m 0.1 m 10 m 100 m 12 ft 26 ft 40 ft 52 ft 66 ft 0.3 ft 3.3 ft 33 ft 330 ft DISTANCE DISTANCE Continued on page 8 27-Sep-24 page 7 of 21 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 8 2.25 m 3.0 m 3.75 m 0.01 m 0.1 m 10 m 2.5 ft 5 ft 7.5 ft 10 ft 12.5 ft 0.03 ft 0.33 ft 3.3 ft 33 ft DISTANCE DISTANCE page 8 of 21 27-Sep-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 9 60 mm 75 mm 1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm 0.6 in 1.2 in 1.8 in 2.4 in 3.0 in 0.04 in 0.4 in 4.0 in 40.0 in DISTANCE DISTANCE 27-Sep-24 page 9 of 21 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 10 1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm 4.0 in 8.0 in 12.0 in 16.0 in 20.0 in 0.04 in 0.4 in 4.0 in 40.0 in DISTANCE DISTANCE Continued on page 11 page 10 of 21 27-Sep-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 11 At 100 mm: 3 × 3 mm 1000 1000 DISTANCE (mm) DISTANCE (mm) DISTANCE (mm) 150 mm Models At 75 mm: 5 × 3.5 mm At 150 mm: 6 × 6 mm 27-Sep-24 page 11 of 21 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 12 300 mm 400 mm 500 mm .01 m .1 m 10 m 4 in 8 in 12 in 16 in 20 in .033 ft .33 ft 3.3 ft 33 ft DISTANCE DISTANCE page 12 of 21 27-Sep-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 13 30 mm 37.5 mm 1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm 0.3 in 0.6 in 0.9 in 1.2 in 1.5 in .04 in .4 in 4 in 40 in DISTANCE DISTANCE 27-Sep-24 page 13 of 21 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

    Unterminated plastic fibers are designed to be cut by the user to the length required for the application. To facilitate cutting, a Banner model PFC-1 cutting device is supplied with the fiber. Cut the fiber as follows: PFC-1 Cutting Device...
  • Page 15: Install The Plastic Fibers

    Slide the supplied o-ring on the sensor end of the fibers, as shown. Press the fiber ends firmly into the ports located on the front of the sensor. Slide the supplied u-shaped retaining clip into the slot in the sensor’s barrel until the clip snaps into place. Mount the Device If a bracket is needed, mount the device onto the bracket. 27-Sep-24 page 15 of 21 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 16 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. Check the device alignment. Tighten the mounting screws to secure the device (or the device and the bracket) in the aligned position. page 16 of 21 27-Sep-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

    After the sensor and retroreflector have been properly installed, the sensor is ready to be adjusted to ensure detection of the desired object. Sensor sensitivity is adjusted with the single turn adjuster. 27-Sep-24 page 17 of 21 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 18: Chapter 4 Qs18 Accessories

    4-Pin Single-Ended Snap-on M8 Female Cordsets Model  Length  Style  Dimensions  Pinout (Female)  32 Typ. PKG4-2  2.03 m (6.66 ft)  Straight  ø 9.0     1 = Brown  2 = White  29 Typ. 3 = Blue  4 = Black  15 Typ. PKW4Z-2  2 m (6.56 ft)  Right-Angle    ø 10.9   27-Sep-24 page 18 of 21 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 19: Sensor Status Indicators

    NOTE: Polarized sensors require corner cube-type retroreflective targets only. Plastic and Glass Fiber Optics Go to www.bannerengineering.com for a list of plastic and glass fiber optic cables. 27-Sep-24 page 19 of 21 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 20: Chapter 5 Product Support And Maintenance

    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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