M12 Series Metal Barrel Sensors Rugged, self-contained sensors in a 12 mm threaded barrel Features * Complete family of sensors, all housed in a compact 12 mm threaded metal barrel * Opposed, retroreflective, polarized retroreflective, diffuse and 25, 50, or 75 mm cutoff fixed-field mode operation, depending on model * Excellent background suppression on fixed-field models; an excellent alternative to proximity sensors * Two Signal indicator LEDs for easy operating status monitoring from any direction * 10 to 30V dc operation * Complementary solid-state outputs (1 normally open, 1 normally closed); PNP (sourcing) or NPN (sinking), depending on model Models Opposed 660 nm Visible Red Effective Beam: 10 mm (0.39") OPPOSED Model* Range M12E M12PR 5m (16.4') M12NR Polarized Retro P M12PFF25 PNP PNP 1.5 m (4.9') M12NLP NPN M12NFF25 660 nm Visible Red Retro M12PLV FIXED-FIELD M12NFF50 PNP M12PFF75 NPN M12NFF75 2.5 m (8.2') M12NLV Performance based on use of 90% reflectance white test card. Diffuse M12PFF50 RETRO 660 nm Visible Red DIFFUSE M12PD M12ND 400 mm (15.7") PNP NPN Range Output 680 nm Visible Red NPN M12PLP Model* Performance based on use of 90% reflectance white test card. N/A 660 nm Visible Red POLAR RETRO Sensing Mode Output Fixed-Field Sensing Mode 25 mm (1") cutoff; 25 mm (1") focus 50 mm (2") cutoff; 25 mm (1") focus 75 mm (3") cutoff; 25 mm (1") focus PNP NPN PNP NPN PNP NPN *Only standard 2 m (6.5') cable models are listed. For 9 m (30') cable, add suffix "W/30" to the model number (e.g., M12E W/30). QD models: * 4-pin integral Euro-style M12 connector: add suffix "Q8" (e.g., M12EQ8). * 4-pin 150 mm (6") Euro-style pigtail: add suffix "Q5" (e.g., M12EQ5). Retroreflective range is specified using one model BRT-84 retroreflector. Actual sensing range may be more or less than specified, depending upon efficiency and reflective area of the retroreflector(s) used. 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 03/09 P/N 129721 rev. E M12 Series Metal Barrel Sensors Overview Power LED Banner's M12 family of sensors offers a full complement of sensing modes, all packaged in a compact yet rugged metal housing. Their popular 12-mm threaded barrel design allows them to mount easily into tight spaces, with the excellent performance expected of much larger sensors. The single-turn Gain potentiometer on most models and two Signal LEDs (positioned on either side of the housing for visibility) provide easy alignment and configuration for reliable sensing (see Figure 1). Note that when the signal LED is not ON, the green Power LED is visible through all three LED ports. Fixed-Field Mode Overview M12 Series fixed-field sensors are powerful 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 that are directly in front of another surface, while ignoring the surface in the background. Signal LED (one of two) Single-turn Gain Potentiometer Green ON Steady Power ON Green Flashing Output overloaded Yellow ON Steady Light sensed Yellow Flashing Marginal excess gain Figure 1. Features The cutoff distance is fixed. Backgrounds and background objects must always be placed beyond the cutoff distance. Receiver Elements Fixed-Field Sensing - Theory of Operation In operation, the M12FF 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 2). 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, object beyond the cutoff distance), the sensor ignores the object. The cutoff distance for model M12FF sensors is fixed at 25, 50, or 75 mm (1", 2", or 3"). Objects lying beyond the cutoff distance 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). Near R1 Detector 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 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 3). The sensing axis becomes important in certain situations, such as those illustrated in Figures 6 and 7. Figure 2. Fixed-field concept Fixed-Field Sensor Setup Sensing Reliability For best sensing reliability, the sensor-to-object distance should be positioned to maximize excess gain. The excess gain curves for these sensors are shown on page 5. Sensing at higher excess gains will make maximum use of the sensor's available sensing power. The background must be placed beyond the cutoff distance; more reflective backgrounds must be placed further back. Following these two guidelines will improve sensing reliability. E R2 R1 Sensing Axis 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 3. Fixed-field sensing axis 2 P/N 129721 rev. E Banner Engineering Corp. * Minneapolis, MN U.S.A www.bannerengineering.com * Tel: 763.544.3164 M12 Series Metal Barrel Sensors 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 4). Use of a diffusely-reflective (matte) background will cure this problem. Other possible solutions are to angle the sensor or angle the background (in any plane) so the background does not reflect light back to the sensor (see Figure 5). Position the background as far beyond the cutoff distance as possible. An object beyond the cutoff distance, either stationary (and when positioned as shown in Figure 6), or if it moves past the face of the sensor in a direction perpendicular to the sensing axis, can cause unwanted triggering of the sensor if it reflects more light to the near detector than to the far detector. The problem is easily remedied by rotating the sensor 90 (Figure 7). 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. Cutoff Distance E = Emitter R2 = Far Detector R1 = Near Detector M12..FF.. Reflective Background Core of Emitted Beam Strong Direct Reflection to R1 E R2 R1 Fixed Sensing Field Figure 4. Reflective background - problem 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. This behavior is known as color sensitivity. The excess gain curves on page 5 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. M12..FF.. E R2 R1 Core of Emitted Beam E = Emitter R2 = Far Detector R1 = Near Detector Strong Direct Reflection Away From Sensor E, R2, R1 Fixed Sensing Field Fixed Sensing Field Reflective Background or Moving Object E = Emitter R2 = Far Detector R1 = Near Detector Figure 6. Object beyond cutoff - problem Reflective Background or Moving Object A reflective background object in this position or moving across the sensor face in this axis will be ignored. A reflective background object in this position or moving across the sensor face in this axis and direction may cause false sensor response. M12..FF.. Reflective Background M12..FF.. E R2 R1 E = Emitter R2 = Far Detector R1 = Near Detector Fixed Sensing Field Figure 5. Reflective background - solution Cutoff Distance Cutoff Distance Cutoff Distance Figure 7. Object beyond cutoff - solution Banner Engineering Corp. * Minneapolis, MN U.S.A www.bannerengineering.com * Tel: 763.544.3164 P/N 129721 rev. E 3 M12 Series Metal Barrel Sensors Specifications Sensing Beam Supply Voltage and Current Supply Protection Circuitry Fixed-Field Models: 680 nm visible red All Other Models: 660 nm visible red 10 to 30V dc (10% max. ripple) @ 20 mA max current, exclusive of load Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages Output Configuration Complementary (1 normally open and 1 normally closed) solid-state, NPN or PNP, depending on model Output Ratings 100 mA total across both outputs with overload and short circuit protection OFF-state leakage current: ON-state saturation voltage: NPN: less than 200 A @ 30V dc (see Application Note 1) NPN: less than 1.6V @ 100 mA PNP: less than 10 A @ 30V dc PNP: less than 3.0V @ 100 mA Protected against false pulse on power-up, short-circuit protected Output Protection Circuitry Output Response Time Opposed Mode: 625 microseconds ON/375 microseconds OFF All Other Modes: 500 s ON and OFF NOTE: 100 ms delay on power-up; outputs do not conduct during this time. Repeatability Indicators Opposed Mode: 85 microseconds All Other Modes: 95 microseconds Two Status (yellow) and one Power (green) LED (see Figure 1) Adjustments Fixed-Field Models: None All Other Models: Single-turn Gain (sensitivity) potentiometer Construction Housing: Nickel-plated brass Lenses: PMMA Cable Endcap and Gain Potentiometer Adjuster: PBT IEC IP67; NEMA 6, IEC IP68 and 1200 PSI Washdown, NEMA ICS 5 Annex F-2002 Environmental Rating Connections Operating Conditions Application Notes 2 m (6.5') or 9 m (30') 4-wire PVC-jacketed cable, 4-pin integral Euro-style QD fitting, or 4-pin 150 mm (6") Euro-style pigtail, depending on model Operating temperature: -20 to +60 C (-4 to +140 F) Relative humidity: 90% max @ +50 C (+122 F) non-condensing 1. NPN off-state leakage current is < 200 A for load resistances > 3 k or optically isolated loads. For load current of 100 mA, leakage is < 1% of load current Certifications 4 P/N 129721 rev. E Banner Engineering Corp. * Minneapolis, MN U.S.A www.bannerengineering.com * Tel: 763.544.3164 M12 Series Metal Barrel Sensors Performance Curves Excess Gain Beam Pattern Excess Gain Performance based on use of 90% reflectance white test card. 10000 600 mm 100 10 (24") 400 mm (16") 200 mm (8") 0 0 -200 mm (8") -400 mm (16") -600 mm 1 0.01 m (.03') 0.1 m (0.3') 1.0 m (3.0') (24") 0 10.0 m (30.0') 1m (3.3') 2m (6.6') G A I N M12 Polarized Retro Beam Width Polarized Retro 1000 100 10 4m (13') 0.1 m (0.3') 1m (3.3') (1.6") 30 mm (1.2") 20 mm (0.8") 10 mm (0.4") M12 Polarized Retro 0 0 -10 mm (0.4") -20 mm (0.8") -30 mm (1.2") (1.6") 0 10 m (33') 0.4 m (1.3') 0.8 m (2.6') 1.2 m (3.9') 1.6 m (5.2') 2.0 m (6.5') M12 Retroreflective Beam Width Retro G A I N 10 1 0.01 m (0.03') 80 mm (3.1") 60 mm (2.4") 40 mm (1.6") 20 mm (0.8") M12 Retroreflective 0 0 -20 mm (0.8") -40 mm (1.6") -60 mm (2.4") -80 mm 0.1 m (0.3') 1m (3.3') 10 (3.1") 10 m (33') 0 0.5 m (1.6') 1m (3.3') DISTANCE 1.5 m (4.9') 10 mm (0.4") 100 mm (4.0") 1000 mm (40.0") O 2 mm spot size @ 25 mm focus O 2 mm spot size @ 25 mm cutoff Using 18% gray test card: cutoff distance will be 96% of value shown. Using 6% black test card: cutoff distance will be 94% of value shown. 1000 E X C E S S G A I N M12 Fixed Field - 50 mm 100 10 1 1 mm (.04") 10 mm (0.4") 100 mm (4.0") O 2 mm spot size @ 25 mm focus O 7 mm spot size @ 50 mm cutoff 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. 1000 mm (40.0") DISTANCE 1000 100 100 1 1 mm (.04") DISTANCE DISTANCE E X C E S S G A I N M12 Fixed Field - 25 mm DISTANCE 40 mm -30 mm 1 0.01 m (0.03') 5m (16') 1000 E X C E S S DISTANCE DISTANCE E X C E S S 3m (9.8') Fixed-Field - 25 mm M12 Opposed Fixed-Field - 50 mm G A I N 1000 2m (6.6') 2.5 m (8.2') DISTANCE Performance based on use of 90% reflectance white test card. Fixed-Field - 75 mm E X C E S S Beam Width Opposed M12 Opposed 1000 E X C E S S G A I N M12 Fixed Field - 75 mm 100 10 1 1 mm (.04") 10 mm (0.4") 100 mm (4.0") O 2 mm spot size @ 25 mm focus O 13 mm spot size @ 75 mm cutoff Using 18% gray test card: cutoff distance will be 80% of value shown. Using 6% black test card: cutoff distance will be 70% of value shown. 1000 mm (40.0") DISTANCE Focus and spot sizes are typical. G A I N M12 Diffuse M12 Diffuse 15 mm 100 Beam Width Diffuse 1000 E X C E S S 10 (0.6") 10 mm (0.4") 5 mm (0.2") 0 0 -5 mm (0.2") -10 mm (0.4") -15 mm 1 1 mm (.04") 10 mm (0.4") 100 mm (4.0") 1000 mm (40.0") (0.6") 0 100 mm (4") 200 mm (8") DISTANCE 300 mm (12") 400 mm 500 mm (16") (20") DISTANCE Performance based on use of a model BRT-84 retroreflector. Banner Engineering Corp. * Minneapolis, MN U.S.A www.bannerengineering.com * Tel: 763.544.3164 P/N 129721 rev. E 5 M12 Series Metal Barrel Sensors Dimensions QD Models Cabled Models O 12.0 mm (0.47") M12 X 1 34.8 mm (1.37") 43.3 mm (1.70") 67.5 mm (2.66") 74.0 mm (2.91") Hookups dc mb-emitter w/cable.eps NPN (Current Sinking) Models Emitter bn bu + 10-30V dc - bn (1) bu (3) bk (4) wh (2) PNP (Current Sourcing) Models + 10-30V dc - Load Load bn (1) bu (3) bk (4) wh (2) + 10-30V dc - Load Load Cabled models are shown; QD hookups are functionally identical. (Emitters have no connection to bk and wh.) 6 P/N 129721 rev. E Banner Engineering Corp. * Minneapolis, MN U.S.A www.bannerengineering.com * Tel: 763.544.3164 M12 Series Metal Barrel Sensors Quick-Disconnect (QD) Cables Style 4-pin Euro-style straight Model MQDC-406 MQDC-415 MQDC-430 Length 2 m (6.5') 5 m (15') 9 m (30') Dimensions Pinout o 15 mm (0.6") 44 mm max. (1.7") White Wire M12 x 1 Brown Wire Blue Wire Black Wire 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') 38 mm max. (1.5") M12 x 1 o 15 mm (0.6") Mounting Brackets SMBQS12PD Banner Engineering Corp. * Minneapolis, MN U.S.A www.bannerengineering.com * Tel: 763.544.3164 * Right-angle, barrel-mount bracket * 16-ga. 300 series stainless steel P/N 129721 rev. E 7 M12 Series Metal Barrel Sensors 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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