T18 Sensors -- DC-Voltage Series Self-Contained DC-Operated Sensors Features * Featuring EZ-BEAM(R) technology to provide reliable sensing without the need for adjustments (most models) * "T" style plastic housing with 18 mm threaded lens mount * Models available in opposed, retroreflective, diffuse, and fixed-field modes * Completely epoxy-encapsulated to provide superior durability, even in harsh sensing environments rated to IP69K * Innovative dual-indicator system takes the guesswork out of sensor performance monitoring * Advanced diagnostics to warn of marginal sensing conditions or output overload * 10 to 30V dc; choose SPDT (complementary) NPN or PNP outputs (150 mA max. ea.) Models Sensing Mode Model* Range LED T186E Opposed - T18SN6R Retroreflective with Gain control Polarized Retroreflective NPN Infrared 950 nm T18SN6L T18SP6L RETRO P 20 m (66') T18SP6R OPPOSED Output T18SN6LP PNP NPN PNP 2 m (79")** Visible Red 680 nm T18SP6LP NPN PNP POLAR RETRO Diffuse with Gain control T18SN6D NPN 500 mm (20") T18SP6D PNP DIFFUSE T18SN6FF25 T18SP6FF25 Fixed-Field FIXED-FIELD T18SN6FF50 T18SP6FF50 T18SN6FF100 T18SP6FF100 * ** 25 mm (1") cutoff 50 mm (2") cutoff 100 mm (4") cutoff NPN Infrared 880 nm PNP NPN PNP NPN PNP Standard 2 m (6.5') cable models are listed. * 9 m (30') cable: add suffix "W/30" (e.g., T186E W/30). * 4-pin Euro-style QD models: add suffix "Q" (e.g., T186EQ). A model with a QD connector requires a mating cable. (See page 7.) Use polarized models when shiny objects will be sensed. WARNING . . . Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection Never use these products as sensing devices for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to serious injury or death. These sensors do NOT include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow their use in personnel safety applications. A sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an energized or de-energized sensor output condition. Consult your current Banner Safety Products catalog for safety products which meet OSHA, ANSI and IEC standards for personnel protection. Printed in USA 02/08 P/N 121526 rev. A T18 Sensors -- dc-Voltage Series Fixed-Field Mode Overview T18 Series self-contained fixed-field sensors are small, powerful, infrared diffuse mode sensors with far-limit cutoff (a type of background suppression). Their high excess gain and fixed-field technology allow them to detect objects of low reflectivity, while ignoring background surfaces. The cutoff distance is fixed. Backgrounds and background objects must always be placed beyond the cutoff distance. Receiver Elements Near R1 Detector Fixed-Field Sensing - Theory of Operation The T18FF compares the reflections of its emitted light beam (E) from an object back to the sensor's two differently aimed detectors, R1 and R2 (see Figure 1). If the near detector (R1) light signal is stronger than the far detector (R2) light signal (see object A, closer than the cutoff distance), the sensor responds to the object. If the far detector (R2) light signal is stronger than the near detector (R1) light signal (see object B, beyond the cutoff distance), the sensor ignores the object. The cutoff distance for model T18FF sensors is fixed at 25, 50 or 100 millimeters (1", 2", or 4"). Objects lying beyond the cutoff distance usually are ignored, even if they are highly reflective. However, it is possible to falsely detect a background object, under certain conditions (see Background Reflectivity and Placement). Cutoff Distance Object B or Background Object A Lenses Far R2 Detector Emitter E Sensing Range Object is sensed if amount of light at R1 is greater than the amount of light at R2 Figure 1. Fixed-field concept In the drawings and discussion on these pages, the letters E, R1, and R2 identify how the sensor's three optical elements (Emitter "E", Near Detector "R1", and Far Detector "R2") line up across the face of the sensor. The location of these elements defines the sensing axis (see Figure 2). The sensing axis becomes important in certain situations, such as those illustrated in Figures 5 and 6. Sensor Setup Sensing Reliability For highest sensitivity, position the target object for sensing at or near the point of maximum excess gain. Excess gain curves for these products are shown on page 5. They show excess gain vs. sensing distance for sensors with 25 mm, 50 mm, and 100 mm (1", 2", and 4") cutoffs. Maximum excess gain for the 25 mm models occurs at a lens-to-object distance of about 7 mm; for the 50 mm models, at about 10 mm; and for the 100 mm models, at about 20 mm. Sensing at or near this distance will make maximum use of each sensor's available sensing power. The background must be placed beyond the cutoff distance. (Note that the reflectivity of the background surface also may affect the cutoff distance.) Following these two guidelines will improve sensing reliability. Sensing Axis R1 R2 E Background Reflectivity and Placement Avoid mirror-like backgrounds that produce specular reflections. False sensor response will occur if a background surface reflects the sensor's light more strongly to the near detector, or "sensing" detector (R1), than to the far detector, or "cutoff" detector (R2). The result is a false ON condition (Figure 3). To cure this problem, use a diffusely reflective (matte) background, or angle either the sensor or the background (in any plane) so the background does not reflect light back to the sensor (see Figure 4). Position the background as far beyond the cutoff distance as possible. As a general rule, the most reliable sensing of an object approaching from the side occurs when the line of approach is parallel to the sensing axis. Figure 2. Fixed-field sensing axis An object beyond the cutoff distance, either stationary (and when positioned as shown in Figure 5), or moving past the face of the sensor in a direction perpendicular to the sensing axis, can cause unwanted sensor triggering if more light is reflected to the near detector than to the far detector. The problem is easily remedied by rotating the sensor 90 (Figure 6). P/N 121526 rev. A Banner Engineering Corp. * Minneapolis, MN U.S.A www.bannerengineering.com * Tel: 763.544.3164 T18 Sensors -- dc-Voltage Series The object then reflects the R1 and R2 fields equally, resulting in no false triggering. A better solution, if possible, may be to reposition the object or the sensor. Color Sensitivity The effects of object reflectivity on cutoff distance, though small, may be important for some applications. It is expected that at any given cutoff setting, the actual cutoff distance for lower reflectance targets will be slightly shorter than for higher reflectance targets (see Figure-ofMerit information on page 5). This behavior is known as color sensitivity. For example, an excess gain of 1 (see page 5) for an object that reflects 1/10 as much light as the 90% white card is represented by the horizontal graph line at excess gain = 10. An object of this reflectivity results in a far limit cutoff of approximately 20 mm (0.8"), for the 25 mm (1") cutoff model for example; thus 20 mm represents the cutoff for this sensor and target. These excess gain curves were generated using a white test card of 90% reflectance. Objects with reflectivity of less than 90% reflect less light back to the sensor, and thus require proportionately more excess gain in order to be sensed with the same reliability as more reflective objects. When sensing an object of very low reflectivity, it may be especially important to sense it at or near the distance of maximum excess gain. Cutoff Distance R1 = Near Detector R2 = Far Detector E = Emitter Cutoff Distance T18FF R1 R2 E Reflective Background Fixed Sensing Field Reflective Background T18FF Strong Direct Reflection to R1 R1 R2 E Core of Emitted Beam Core of Emitted Beam Strong Direct Reflection Away From Sensor Fixed Sensing Field R1 = Near Detector R2 = Far Detector E = Emitter Figure 3. Reflective background - problem T18FF Cutoff Distance Figure 4. Reflective background - solution Cutoff Distance T18FF R1 R2 R1, R2, E E Fixed Sensing Field R1 = Near Detector R2 = Far Detector E = Emitter Reflective Surface or Moving Object R1 = Near Detector R2 = Far Detector E = Emitter Fixed Sensing Field Reflective Surface or Moving Object A reflective background object in this position or moving across the sensor face in this axis and direction may cause false sensor response. A reflective background object in this position or moving across the sensor face in this axis will be ignored. Figure 5. Object beyond cutoff - problem Figure 6. Object beyond cutoff - solution Banner Engineering Corp. * Minneapolis, MN U.S.A www.bannerengineering.com * Tel: 763.544.3164 P/N 121526 rev. A T18 Sensors -- dc-Voltage Series Specifications Supply Voltage and Current 10 to 30V dc (10% max. ripple); supply current (exclusive of load current): Emitters, Non-Polarized Retro, Diffuse: 25 mA Receivers: 20 mA Polarized Retroreflective: 30 mA Fixed-Field: 35 mA Supply Protection Circuitry Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages Output Configuration PDT solid-state dc switch; NPN (current sinking) or PNP (current sourcing), depending on model S Light Operate: N.O. output conducts when sensor sees its own (or the emitter's) modulated light Dark Operate: N.C. output conducts when the sensor sees dark; the N.C. (normally closed) output may be wired as a normally open marginal signal alarm output, depending upon hookup to power supply Output Rating 1 50 mA maximum (each) in standard hookup. When wired for alarm output, the total load may not exceed 150 mA. OFF-state leakage current: < 1 microamp @ 30V dc ON-state saturation voltage: < 1V @ 10 mA dc; < 1.5V @ 150 mA dc Output Protection Circuitry Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or short circuit of outputs Output Response Time Opposed mode: 3 ms ON, 1.5 ms OFF Retro, Fixed-Field and Diffuse: 3 ms ON and OFF NOTE: 100 ms delay on power-up; outputs do not conduct during this time. Repeatability Opposed mode: 375 s Retro, Fixed-Field and Diffuse: 750 s Repeatability and response are independent of signal strength. Adjustments Non-polarized retro and diffuse models (only) have a single-turn rear-panel Sensitivity control (turn clockwise to increase gain). Indicators Two LEDs (Green and Yellow) Green ON steady: power to sensor is ON Green flashing: output is overloaded Yellow ON steady: N.O. output is conducting Yellow flashing: excess gain marginal (1 to 1.5x) in light condition Construction PBT polyester housing; polycarbonate (opposed-mode) or acrylic lens Environmental Rating Leakproof design rated NEMA 6P, DIN 40050 (IP69K) Connections 2 m (6.5') or 9 m (30') attached cable or 4-pin Euro-style quick-disconnect fitting Operating Conditions Temperature: -40 to +70 C (-40 to +158 F) Maximum relative humidity: 90% at 50 C (non-condensing) Vibration and Mechanical Shock All models meet Mil. Std. 202F requirements. Method 201A (Vibration; frequency 10 to 60 Hz, max., double amplitude 0.06" acceleration 10G). Method 213B conditions H&I (Shock: 75G with unit operating; 100G for non-operation) Certifications P/N 121526 rev. A Banner Engineering Corp. * Minneapolis, MN U.S.A www.bannerengineering.com * Tel: 763.544.3164 T18 Sensors -- dc-Voltage Series Performance Curves Excess Gain Opposed 1000 T18 Series T18 Series 1500 mm 60" Opposed Mode 1000 mm Opposed Mode 100 Performance based on use of a 90% reflectance white test card. 40" 500 mm 20" 0 G A I N 10 1 0.1 m (0.33') 0 500 mm 20" 1000 mm 40" 1500 mm 60" 0 1m (3.3') 10 m (33') 100 m (330') 5m (16') 10 m (32') 15 m (49') 20 m (66') 25 m (82') DISTANCE Fixed-Field - 25 mm 1000 E X C E S S Excess Gain Beam Pattern E X C E S S G A I N 10 1 0.1 mm (0.004") T18 Series 120 mm Non-Polarized Retro 1.6" 0 1m (3.3') 0 with BRT-3 Reflector 40 mm 1.6" 80 mm 3.2" 120 mm 4.7" 0 0.1 m (0.33') 3.2" 40 mm 10 1 0.01 m (0.033') 4.7" Non-Polarized Retro 80 mm with BRT-3 Reflector G A I N 0.5 m (1.6') 1.0 m (3.2') 10 m (33') 1.5 m (4.8') 2.0 m (6.4') 2.5 m (8.0') DISTANCE E X C E S S G A I N T18 Series 150 mm 100 mm Polarized Retro 6" Polarized Retro 4" 50 mm 2" 0 with BRT-3 Reflector 10 1 0.01 m (0.033') 1m (3.3') 0 with BRT-3 Reflector 50 mm 2" 100 mm 4" 150 mm 6" 0 0.1 m (0.33') 10 m (33') 0.5 m (1.6') 1.0 m (3.2') 1.5 m (4.8') 2.0 m (6.4') 2.5 m (8.0') DISTANCE DISTANCE Performance based on use of a 90% reflectance white test card. Diffuse - 500 mm 1000 E X C E S S G A I N G A I N O 10 mm spot size @ 10 mm focus O 10 mm spot size @ 50 mm cutoff 10 1 0.1 mm (0.004") 1 mm (0.04") 10 mm (0.4") 100 mm (4") Using 18% gray test card: Cutoff distance will be 90% of value shown. Using 6% black test card: Cutoff distance will be 85% of value shown. E X C E S S G A I N T18 Series Fixed-field mode with 100 mm far limit cutoff 100 O 10 mm spot size @ 20 mm focus O 10 mm spot size @ 100 mm cutoff 10 1 0.1 mm (0.004") 1 mm (0.04") 10 mm (0.4") 100 mm (4") Using 18% gray test card: Cutoff distance will be 85% of value shown. Using 6% black test card: Cutoff distance will be 75% of value shown. DISTANCE Focus and spot sizes are typical. T18 Series DC Diffuse mode T18 Series 60 mm 2.4" DC Diffuse Mode 40 mm 100 1.6" 20 mm 0.8" 0 10 0 20 mm 0.8" 40 mm 1.6" 60 mm 1 1 mm (0.04") Fixed-field mode with 50 mm far limit cutoff 1000 T18 Series 100 100 mm (4") DISTANCE Fixed-Field - 100 mm Polarized Retro 1000 10 mm (0.4") Using 18% gray test card: Cutoff distance will be 95% of value shown. Using 6% black test card: Cutoff distance will be 90% of value shown. T18 Series 100 DISTANCE E X C E S S 1 mm (0.04") 1000 T18 Series 100 O 10 mm spot size @ 8 mm focus O 10 mm spot size @ 25 mm cutoff DISTANCE Fixed-Field - 50 mm Retroreflective 1000 Fixed-field mode with 25 mm far limit cutoff 100 DISTANCE E X C E S S T18 Series 10 mm (0.4") 100 mm (4") 1000 mm (40") 2.4" 0 125 mm (5") 250 mm (10") DISTANCE 375 mm (15") 500 mm 625 mm (20") (25") DISTANCE Performance based on use of a model BRT-3 retroreflector (3" diameter). Actual sensing range may be more or less than specified, depending on the efficiency and reflective area of the retroreflector used. Banner Engineering Corp. * Minneapolis, MN U.S.A www.bannerengineering.com * Tel: 763.544.3164 P/N 121526 rev. A T18 Sensors -- dc-Voltage Series Dimensions Cabled Models QD Models Jam Nut (Supplied) M18 x 1 Thread o 30.0 mm (1.18") 30.0 mm (1.18") o 30.0 mm (1.18") o 15 mm (0.59") Green LED Power Indicator Yellow LED Output Indicator Single-turn Sensitivity (Gain) Control (D and L Models) 41.5 mm (1.64") 66.5 mm (2.62") 11.5 mm (0.45") Hookups 3 3 1 PNP (Sourcing) Outputs - Standard Hookup NPN (Sinking) Outputs - Standard Hookup Cabled Emitters - 1 10-30V dc 4 + 2 QD and cabled emitter hookups are functionally identical; black and white wires have no connection. 1 - 10-30V dc + 4 Load 2 Load Alarm Hookup 1 Wire Key 1 = Brown 2 = White 3 = Blue 4 = Black 4 2 Load Load Alarm Hookup 3 - 10-30V dc + 3 + 10-30V dc - 3 + 10-30V dc - 1 4 Load 2 Alarm Load Alarm NOTE: QD hookups are functionally identical. Quick-Disconnect (QD) Cordsets Style Model Length 4-pin Euro-style Straight MQDC-406 MQDC-415 MQDC-430 2 m (6.5') 5 m (15') 9 m (30') Dimensions Pinout o 15 mm (0.6") 44 mm max. (1.7") M12 x 1 1 38 mm max. (1.5") 4-pin Euro-style Right-angle MQDC-406RA MQDC-415RA MQDC-430RA 2 m (6.5') 5 m (15') 9 m (30') 4 2 3 38 mm max. (1.5") M12 x 1 o 15 mm (0.6") 4-Pin Euro WARRANTY: Banner Engineering Corp. warrants its products to be free from defects for one year. Banner Engineering Corp. will repair or replace, free of charge, any product of its manufacture found to be defective at the time it is returned to the factory during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover damage or liability for the improper application of Banner products. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty either expressed or implied. P/N 121526 rev. A Banner Engineering Corp., 9714 Tenth Ave. No., Minneapolis, MN USA 55441 * Phone: 763.544.3164 * www.bannerengineering.com * Email: sensors@bannerengineering.com