SL Series Slot Sensor Self-contained opposed-mode sensor pair Features * An easy-to-use self-contained opposed-mode sensor pair in a rugged U-shaped housing * Easy and economical to mount * Molded-in beam guides simplify mounting and beam placement * 30 mm slot width for a wide variety of sensing applications * Applications include label detection, hole detection, gear tooth detection, edge guiding and counting * 10 to 30V dc operation * Bipolar PNP/NPN outputs * Visible red beam * Choose 1 millisecond or 300 microsecond response * 4-turn potentiometer sensitivity adjustment * 2 mm effective beam * Dark or light operate * Choose integral, unterminated cable or QD models Visible red, 680 nm Models Model Slot Width SL30VB6V SL30VB6VQ SL30VB6VY SL30VB6VYQ Cable* Supply Voltage Output Type 10 to 30V dc Bipolar NPN (sinking) and PNP (sourcing) Response Repeatability 1 millisecond 250 microseconds 300 microseconds 75 microseconds 2 m (6.5') 5-wire cable 30 mm (1.2") 5-Pin Euro-style QD 2 m (6.5') 5-wire cable 5-Pin Euro-style QD * 9 m (30') cables are available by adding suffix "W/30" to the model number of the cabled version (e.g., SL30VB6V W/30). A model with a QD connector requires an accessory mating cable. See page 5. 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 56407E9B SL Series Slot Sensor Overview The SL Series Slot Sensor (sometimes called a "Fork Sensor") comprises an opposed-mode emitter and its receiver inside a single convenient housing. Opposed-mode sensing is very reliable, and the single self-contained housing provides easy installation, with no sensor alignment required. In addition, the molded-in arrow on the emitter portion of the housing and the slotted design on the receiver portion of the housing show at a glance the position of the beam, simplifying installation placement. Emitter Signal LED Power ON LED Receiver (Beam Aligns at Groove) Sensitivity Adjustment The sensor's sensitivity is adjusted by turning the 4-turn clutched Sensitivity potentiometer with a small slotted screwdriver. Apply power to the sensor and: Sensitivity Selector 1. Set the potentiometer to minimum sensitivity (fully counter-clockwise) and present the Light condition. If the yellow Signal Condition indicator is ON, that is your Light condition sensitivity position. If not, proceed to step 2. 2. Turn the potentiometer clockwise, just until the yellow Signal Condition indicator comes ON; note its position. Figure 1. SL Series features 3. Present the Dark condition and turn the potentiometer clockwise, just until the yellow Signal Condition indicator comes ON; note its position. 4. For maximum reliability, the difference between these two positions should be at least one full turn. Set your sensitivity midway between the two positions for best sensing results. If the object to be sensed is very thin and non-metallic, the sensor may emit too much light energy for the object to completely block the beam. To test this, place the object in the sensing position, and decrease the sensitivity until the yellow LED goes OFF. Remove the object; verify that the indicator comes ON solidly. If this does not occur, investigate other sensing alternatives. Gear Tooth Detection Edge Detection Register Mark Detection on Clear Film Packaging Film Register Marks Figure 2. SL Series typical applications 2 P/N 56407E9B Banner Engineering Corp. * Minneapolis, MN U.S.A www.bannerengineering.com * Tel: 763.544.3164 SL Series Slot Sensor Light/Dark Operate Select Selecting Light or Dark Operate is a simple procedure: connect the gray wire (see hookups, page 4), to +V (10-30V dc) for Dark Operate, and to dc common (or open) for Light Operate. LED Indicators The Slot Sensor features two LED Indicators: Power (green) and Signal (yellow). They indicate the following: Green ON steady: Power ON Yellow ON steady: Sensor sees light Yellow flashing: Excess gain is marginal (1 to 1.5x) in light condition Dimensions 30.2 mm (1.19") 10.9 mm (0.43") 10.0 mm (0.39) 45.0 mm (1.77") 72.0 mm (2.84") Power LED (Green) Signal LED (Yellow) 6.0 mm (0.24") 6.0 mm (0.24") 40.0 mm (1.58") 2x o5.6 mm (0.22") 20.2 mm (0.80") M12 x 1 52.0 mm (2.05") 18.8 mm (0.74") Banner Engineering Corp. * Minneapolis, MN U.S.A www.bannerengineering.com * Tel: 763.544.3164 P/N 56407E9B 3 SL Series Slot Sensor Specifications Slot Opening 30 mm (1.2") wide x 45 mm (1.8") deep overall; beam set in 10 mm (0.4") from outer edge Supply Voltage and Current 10 to 30V dc, 30 mA Supply Protection Circuitry Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages Output Configuration Bipolar: NPN (current sinking) and PNP (current sourcing) Output Rating 150mA, each output Output Protection Circuitry Protected against false pulse on power-up and short-circuit of outputs Output Response Time 1 millisecond or 300 microseconds, depending on model Repeatability 250 microseconds or 75 microseconds, depending on model Adjustments 4-turn clutched potentiometer sensitivity adjustment Indicators Green: Power ON/OFF indicator Yellow: Signal Condition indicator Construction Housing: ABS/polycarbonate blend Lenses: Acrylic Connections IP67, NEMA 6 Environmental Rating 2 m (6.5') or 9 m (30') 5-conductor PVC-jacketed attached cable or 5-pin Euro-style quick-disconnect (QD) connector. QD cables are ordered separately; see page 5. Operating Conditions Operating Temperature: -40 to +70C (-40 to +158F) Maximum relative humidity: 90% @ 50C (non-condensing) Hookups Quick-disconnect models Cabled models bn bu wh bk gy + 10 - 30V dc - Load Load (See below*) bn bu wh Load bk Load gy + 10 - 30V dc - (See below*) * For Dark Operate, connect gray wire to + (brown). For Light Operate, connect gray wire to - (blue). 4 P/N 56407E9B Banner Engineering Corp. * Minneapolis, MN U.S.A www.bannerengineering.com * Tel: 763.544.3164 SL Series Slot Sensor Accessories Quick-Disconnect Cables Style Model 5-Pin Euro-style Straight 5-Pin Euro-style Right-Angle Length MQDC1-506 MQDC1-515 MQDC1-530 Dimensions 2 m (6.5') 5 m (15') 9 m (30') Pinout Female o 15 mm M12 x 1 44 mm max. 2 1 3 4 5 38 mm max. MQDC1-506RA MQDC1-515RA MQDC1-530RA 2 m (6.5') 5 m (15') 9 m (30') 1 = Brown 2 = White 3 = Blue 4 = Black 5 = Gray 38 mm max. M12 x 1 o 15 mm Euro Straight 5-Pin Euro Euro RA Mounting Brackets * Angled bracket * 304 stainless steel SMBSL 12x R2.5mm (0.10") 8.9 mm (0.35") 6x o5.5mm (0.22") 51.9 mm (2.05") 39.9 mm (1.58") 30.4 mm (1.20") 10.9 mm (0.43") 7.6 mm (0.30") 30.1 mm (1.19") 40.0 mm (1.58") 10.9 mm (0.43") 6.0 mm (0.24") 21.6 mm (0.85") 19.1 mm (0.75") 6.0 mm (0.24") 6.4 mm (0.25") 10.2 mm (0.40") 41.3 mm (1.62") Banner Engineering Corp. * Minneapolis, MN U.S.A www.bannerengineering.com * Tel: 763.544.3164 P/N 56407E9B 5 SL Series Slot Sensor 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 56407E9B Banner Engineering Corp., 9714 Tenth Ave. No., Minneapolis, MN USA 55441 * Phone: 763.544.3164 * www.bannerengineering.com * Email: sensors@bannerengineering.com