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Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor

Instruction Manual

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181483 Rev. N

11 January 2023

181483

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Page 2 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor Contents 1 Product Description ..............................4 1.1 Models ......................................4 1.2 Overview ......................................5 1.3 Features ......................................5 1.3.1 Display and Indicators ................................5 1.3.2 Buttons ....................................6 1.4 Laser Description and Safety Information ............................6 2 Installation ..................................7...
Page 3 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor 8 Product Support ................................. 42 8.1 Cleaning and Maintenance ................................42 8.2 Contact Us ..................................... 42 8.3 Banner Engineering Corp. Limited Warranty ..........................42...
Page 4 Superior resistance to ambient light interference prevents nuisance output trips under changing lighting conditions • Temperature-compensated design ensures reliable detection during changing temperature conditions For illustration purposes, the threaded barrel model Q4X images are used throughout this document. WARNING: • Do not use this device for personnel protection •...
Page 5 1.2 Overview The Q4X Sensor is a Class 1 laser CMOS sensor with a bipolar output. The normal sensor state is Run mode. From Run mode, the switch point value and LO/DO selection can be changed and the selected TEACH method can be performed. The secondary sensor state is Setup mode.
Page 6 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor 1.3.2 Buttons Use the sensor buttons (SELECT)(TEACH), (+)(DISP), and (-)(MODE) to program the sensor. Figure 4. Buttons (SELECT)(TEACH) (+)(DISP) • Press to select menu items in Setup mode • Press to navigate the sensor menu in Setup mode •...
Page 7 See the following figures for examples of correct and incorrect sensor-to-target orientation as certain placements may pose problems for sensing some targets. The Q4X can be used in the less preferred orientation and provide reliable detection performance; refer to the Performance Curves for the minimum object separation distance required for each case.
Page 8 Q4X Stainless Steel 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.
Page 9 Q4X Stainless Steel 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.
Page 10 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor Figure 12. Sensor Menu Map—Channel 1 Top Menu Sub Menus Teach Process Selection Two-point static BGS default setting) Dynamic BGS One-point Window (FGS) One-point BGS Dual, intensity + distance Adaptive Tracking Algorithm High-Speed Adaptive Tracking ON...
Page 11 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor 3.2.1 TEACH Mode Use this menu to select the TEACH mode. The default is two-point TEACH. • —Two-point static background suppression • —Dynamic background suppression • —One-point window (foreground suppression) • —One-point background suppression •...
Page 12 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor 3.2.3 Response Speed Use this menu to select the response speed. The default is 10 milliseconds. For 500 mm threaded barrel models, the default is 50 milliseconds. • —1.5 milliseconds • —3 milliseconds • —10 milliseconds •...
Page 13 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor • —On delay • —Off delay • —One-shot delay timer Note: For the one-shot delay timer: • LO = On pulse when a target is detected inside of the switch point(s) • DO = On pulse when a target is detected outside of the switch point(s) 3.2.6 Delay Timers...
Page 14 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor Figure 14. Example Zero and Shift settings Display Reference Display Reference Zero = Near Shift = Off 50 mm (Default Setting) Zero = Far 50 mm Shift = Off Display Reference Display Reference Zero = Far...
Page 15 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor —Inverted (rotated 180°) —Normal and the display enters sleep mode after 60 seconds —Inverted (rotated 180°) and the display enters sleep mode after 60 seconds 3.2.11 Exit Setup Mode Use this menu to end Setup mode.
Page 16 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor Note: When dual mode is selected (DYN, FGS, and BGS indicators are on), after the TEACH process is completed, use the manual adjustment to adjust the sensitivity of the thresholds around the taught reference point. The taught reference point is a combination of the measured distance and returned signal intensity from the reference target.
Page 17 Dual (intensity + distance) 3.4.2 Reset to Factory Defaults Using the Remote Input Follow the instructions below to reset the Q4X to factory defaults using Remote Input. Eight-pulse the remote input to apply the factory defaults and return to Run mode.
Page 18 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor 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. Run mode. Triple-pulse the remote input to apply the operator...
Page 19 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor Method Action Result Push Button Press TEACH to teach the target. The sensor is taught the first target. , and the current distance measurement flash Remote Input Single-pulse the remote input. alternately on the display. The DYN, FGS, and BGS indicators flash.
Page 20 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor Figure 17. Dynamic Background Suppression Press and Hold Press to start Press to stop > 2s sampling sampling Switch Point Value Note: The sensor must be set to to use the following instructions. The DYN indicator is amber to indicate Dynamic TEACH mode.
Page 21 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor Condition TEACH Result Display Two valid distances that are greater Sets a switch point between the two taught The switch point distance flashes than or equal to the horizontal distances. on the display. minimum object separation...
Page 22 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor Note: To program the sensor using remote input, remote input must be enabled ( 1. Present the target. Method Action Result Push Button Present the target. The sensor-to-target distance must be within the The target's measurement value sensor's range.
Page 23 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor Model Window Size 500 mm threaded barrel models ± 25 mm 3.6.4 One-Point Background Suppression One-point background suppression sets a single switch point in front of the taught target distance. Objects beyond the taught switch point are ignored. The switch point is set in front of the taught target distance by the vertical minimum object separation.
Page 24 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor Condition TEACH Result Display One valid TEACH point Sets a switch point in front of the taught The switch point distance flashes distance by the vertical minimum object on the display. separation. One invalid TEACH point...
Page 25 3.7 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.
Page 26 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor 4 Specifications Sensing Beam Response Speed Visible red Class 1 laser, 655 nm User selectable: Supply Voltage (Vcc) • —1.5 milliseconds 10 V DC to 30 V DC • —3 milliseconds Power and Current Consumption, exclusive of load •...
Page 27 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor Excess Gain—Flush Mount Models Excess Gain 4 ) Table 13: Excess Gain ( Response Speed (ms) Excess Gain—90% White Card at 35 mm at 110 mm at 310 mm 1000 (500) (250) (50) 2500 1250...
Page 28 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor 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.
Page 29 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor 4.3 Dimensions All measurements are listed in millimeters [inches], unless noted otherwise. Figure 20. Threaded Barrel Models CLEARANCE FOR RECEIVED M3 SCREW LIGHT EMITTED LIGHT MEASUREMENT RANGE REFERENCE Figure 21. Flush Mount Models CLEARANCE FOR...
Page 30 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor 4.4 Performance Curves—Threaded Barrel Models Figure 22. Minimum Object Separation Distance (90% to 6% reflectance) Minimum Separation Distance Between Target and Background for: Uniform and Non-Uniform Targets 100 mm Models Threaded Barrel Models Matte targets with a non-uniform...
Page 31 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor 4.5 Performance Curves—Flush Mount Models Figure 23. Minimum Object Separation Distance (90% to 6% reflectance) Minimum Separation Distance Between Target and Background for: Uniform and Non-Uniform Targets 110 mm Models Flush Mount Models Matte targets with a non-uniform...
Page 32 (intensity). In dual mode, the Q4X requires a reference surface (far left). Once taught, the distance and intensity of the reference surface are recorded and used as a baseline. A user-adjustable switching threshold is set, and changes in distance and/or intensity outside the switching threshold creates a sensor output change.
Page 33 5.3 Dual Mode Considerations for Clear and Transparent Object Detection The Q4X is able to detect the very small changes caused by transparent and clear objects. A transparent object can be detected either by a change in intensity, distance, or by a double-peak reflection.
Page 34 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor Figure 26. Common problems and solutions for detecting clear objects PROBLEM: SOLUTION: The object is close to the reference surface Move the target closer to the sensor PROBLEM: SOLUTION: The sensor is far from the object Move the sensor closer to the target 5.4 Adaptive Tracking...
Page 35 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor 5.4.3 HS HS enables the Adaptive Tracking Algorithm at high speed. HS is an optional adaptive tracking setting used with dual mode. Use high speed adaptive tracking when the signal from the reference surface changes quickly due to unstable environmental conditions and high contrast and high speed targets are being detected.
Page 36 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor Abbreviation Description Input wire function Lock/locked Laser off Master Near zero reference location—the end of the barrel is 0 and the measurement increase as the target moves further away from the sensor Object Off delay timer...
Page 37 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor 6 Troubleshooting Use the following table to correct any error codes that appear in the Q4X. Table 18: Error Codes Error Code Description Resolution No valid signal in range Reposition the sensor or the target...
Page 38 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor 7 Accessories 7.1 Cordsets—Threaded Barrel Models All measurements are listed in millimeters, unless noted otherwise. 5-Pin Threaded M12 Cordsets—Single Ended Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Female) MQDC1-501.5 0.5 m (1.5 ft) MQDC1-503 0.9 m (2.9 ft) 44 Typ.
Page 39 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor 4-Pin Threaded M12 Cordsets—Single Ended Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Female) MQDC-406RA 2 m (6.56 ft) 32 Typ. [1.26"] MQDC-415RA 5 m (16.4 ft) MQDC-430RA 9 m (29.5 ft) 30 Typ. Right-Angle [1.18"] M12 x 1 MQDC-450RA 15 m (49.2 ft)
Page 40 12.7 mm APG18S Kit with glass lens to protect plastic sensor lens from chemical environments and weld splatter damage. Used with S18, M18, T18, TM18, and Q4X Additional Information • Borosilicate glass window protects the PMMA window from weld splatter and chemicals •...
Page 41 Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor 7.6 Reference Targets All measurements are listed in millimeters, unless noted otherwise. BRT-Q4X-60X18 • Reference target for clear object detection or dual mode applications • FDA grade acetal material ø4.5 BRT-Q4X-60X50 • Reference target for clear object detection or dual mode applications •...
Page 42 8.3 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.
Page 43 Index adaptive tracking 11 high-speed 11 remote input 16, 17 reset 15 rset 15 invert display 14 buttons 17 run mode 15 locking sensor buttons 17 cleaning 42 sensor programming 9, 11–19, 21, 23–25 slave 25 switch point 15 maintenance 42 default settings 17 switching thresholds 11 master 25...
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