M-GAGE Q7M Flat-Pak
Datasheet
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Capable of detecting vehicles that have stopped within the sensor's sensing field
3-axis magnetoresistive-based technology; senses 3-dimensional changes to the
Earth’s magnetic field caused by the presence of ferrous objects
Easy sensor installation
Compact, robust one-piece, self-contained sensor package replaces inductive-loop
sensing technology; no external controller needed
Designed to minimize the effects of temperature swings and destabilizing magnetic
fields
Sensor learns ambient background and stores settings; sensor will not lose
configuration or range when power is cycled
US Patent # 6,546,344 B1
WARNING:
• Appropriate use for vehicle detection—The mechanical opening, braking, and reversing systems of
the door will not respond in sufficient time to prevent moving trucks, cars, or material handling vehicles,
even those traveling at low speeds, from coming in contact with the door. In addition, the detection zone
of the device may fluctuate due to changes in the local magnetic environment.
• Failure to follow these procedures may result in serious injury or death.
• All vehicles should approach doors at speeds that allow the operator to ensure the door is operating
properly and in an open position.
WARNING:
• Do not use this device for personnel protection
• Using this device for personnel protection could result in serious injury or death.
• This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in
personnel safety applications. A device failure or malfunction can cause either an energized (on) or deenergized (off) output condition.
Models
Model
Cable 1
Q7MB
1.98 m (6.5 ft) cable
Q7MB W/15
4.57 m (15 ft) cable
Q7MB W/30
9.14 m (30 ft) cable
Q7MB W/50
15.2 m (50 ft) cable
Q7MB W/100
30.5 m (100 ft) cable
Q7MBQ
150 mm (5.9 in) cable with a 5-pin 26 gage/5-wire cable with
M12 quick disconnect
PVC jacket
Cable Type
26 gage/5-wire shielded
cable with 4 mm (0.160 in)
diameter polyethylene jacket
Supply
Voltage
10 to 30 V DC
Output Type
Range
Bipolar NPN/
PNP 2
Range varies depending on
application and target being
sensed.
See Typical Target Excess Gain
Curves on p. 6.
1 Other cable lengths are available - up to 61 m (200 ft); consult factory for more information. A model with a QD connector requires a mating cable; see
Cordsets on p. 7.
2 Consult factory for other output options.
Original Document
117172 Rev. F
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Overview
The Q7M sensors implement a passive sensing technology to detect large
ferrous objects. The sensor measures the change in the Earth’s natural
magnetic field (the ambient magnetic field) caused by the introduction of a
ferromagnetic object.
The Q7M sensors provide an alternative to inductive loop systems.
Mount the Q7M above-ground .
Figure 1. Baseline Magnetic Field
Theory of Operation
The sensor uses three mutually perpendicular magnetoresistive transducers.
Each transducer detects magnetic field changes along one axis. By
incorporating three sensing elements, maximum sensor sensitivity is achieved.
A ferrous object will alter the local (ambient) magnetic field surrounding the
object. The magnitude of this magnetic field change is dependent both on the
object (size, shape, orientation, and composition) and on the ambient magnetic
field (strength and orientation).
During a simple programming procedure, the Q7M measures the ambient
magnetic field. When a large ferrous object (for example, a truck, automobile, or
rail car) alters that magnetic field, the sensor detects the magnetic field changes
(anomalies). When the degree of magnetic field change reaches the sensor’s
threshold, the sensor’s discrete outputs switch.
A. Baseline magnetic field, with slight
disturbances caused by permanent ferrous-metal
Sensor Field of View and Range
objects within or near the sensor.
The sensor range depends on three variables:
1. The local magnetic environment (including nearby ferrous material)
Figure 2. Introduction of Large Steel Object
2. The magnetic properties of the object to be sensed
3. Sensor settings
The Q7M can detect changes in the ambient magnetic field in all directions. As
with other sensors, the range will depend on the target. The strong disturbance
of a large ferrous object decreases as the distance from the sensor increases,
and the magnitude and shape of the disturbance is dependent on the object’s
shape and content.
The sensor can be programmed to react to magnetic field disturbances of
greater or lesser intensity using two adjustments: background condition and
sensitivity level.
Once background condition and sensitivity level are set, the sensor is ready to
detect the target object. Both settings are stored in non-volatile memory.
Note: The Q7M will continue to sense a vehicle in its
sensing field, even when the vehicle is stopped.
B. After a large steel target object is introduced,
the sensor detects the differential (magnetic
strength and orientation) between fields A and B.
If the differential is greater than the sensitivity
threshold, the sensor’s outputs conduct.
Tip: Sensor may be mounted inside a non-ferrous architectural detail for cosmetic or security reasons. It is
important that, wherever it is mounted, the sensor is securely attached during configuration and all later use. If
the sensor moves after being taught, detection errors may occur and sensor must be re-taught. If a sensor
appears to lose its taught settings, it may be a result of having shifted position after setup.
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Installation
The Q7M is non-directional, and can be mounted in any position. The sensor may be
mounted inside a non-ferrous architectural detail for cosmetic or security reasons.
The end caps provide mounting holes at either end of the sensor. The sensor can be
mounted to any desired surface (for example, cement or metal). Select a location as close as
possible to the vehicle(s) to be detected.
Figure 3. Installation using the mounting
holes in the sensor's end caps
In applications where the sensor is mounted to the side of the vehicle traffic lane (for
example, in a kiosk, menu board, or gate control box), consideration must be made for
movement of metallic objects within a few feet of the sensor on the opposite side of the traffic
lane, even if the activity is not visible (for example, behind a wall or inside a building). Consult
Banner Applications Engineer for further information.
When mounting a QD-cable model, it is recommended to route the cable through conduit for
protection from environmental conditions. The integral cable does not need such protection.
Verify the sensor is securely attached during configuration and operation. If the sensor moves
after being taught, detection errors may occur and the sensor must be re-taught. If a sensor
appears to lose its taught settings, the sensor may have shifted position after configuration.
Install the Sensor Above Ground
Restriction: The models listed in this datasheet are not intended to be installed below ground because of
inherent installation and environmental variability. Contact Banner Engineering for models designed for below
ground installations.
Installation Placement Considerations
Figure 4. Example good sensor placement
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Good Placement
Figure 4 on p. 3 shows an example of appropriate MGAGE sensor placement for vehicle detection. The
sensor is placed at the edge of a traffic lane to detect
the vehicle in the near lane. This type of placement is
often used for a kiosk, menu board, or gate control
box.
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Figure 5. Example bad sensor placement
Bad Placement
Figure 5 on p. 4 depicts a potential problem
installation. While mounting the sensor at the side of a
lane may be successful, this mounting location
increases the potential for detection problems. To
reliably detect a vehicle from the side, the sensor
sensitivity must be increased in order to see objects
further away in the lane of interest. Unfortunately, this
enables the sensor to also detect another object
operating behind the sensor or vehicles in adjacent
lanes, which will cause false counts.
Place the M-GAGE sensor at the edge of a traffic lane
only if there is no possibility of other objects being
detected by the sensor. A good practice is to ensure
that no vehicles will be within 3.05 m (10 ft) of the
sensor on the non-traffic side.
Sensor Configuration
The sensor is configured via its gray Remote wire. The gray wire is always active and the sensor may be re-configured at any time.
For optimum performance, secure the sensor so that it will not move either during or following the configuration.
Power blue
ON LED (common) wire with a normally
Programming pulses may be executed by connecting the sensor's gray wire to the sensor's
open mechanical button connected between them, or as a low (< 2 V DC) signal from a programmable logic controller (PLC), or
Configuration/
using the model DPB1 Portable Programming Box, as shown. When a PLC is used for configuration, theOutput
pulses
ON LEDare acknowledged
via the sensor output signal.
Push Button
When the DPB1 is used, the pulses are accomplished by clicking the DPB1 TEACH push button (0.04 seconds ≤ click ≤ 0.8
seconds). The sensor's output status is reflected by the DPB1 Output indicator LED.
Figure 6. Sensor features
Figure 7. Connecting to the model DPB1 Portable Programming Box
Brown Blue Gray White or Black
Configuration/
Output ON LED
(Red/ Yellow)
Power ON LED
(Green)
Push the TEACH button to pulse the remote wire.
Configuration
Set Background Condition (No Vehicle Present)
Wire the M-GAGE™ sensor as directed. Remove all vehicles and all other metal objects that are temporarily in the sensing area
before setting the background condition.
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Configuration (0.04 ≤ T ≤ 0.8 seconds)
Set Background
Result
Single-pulse the remote wire.
Sensor learns background.
Output indicator LED flashes approximately 12 times while the
background is taught.
T
Sensor returns to Run mode.
Set Sensitivity Level
Level 1 = least sensitive, Level 6 = most sensitive.
Configuration (0.04 ≤ T ≤ 0.8 seconds)
Result
Access Sensitivity Double-pulse the remote wire.
Mode
T
Red output LED flashes every 2 seconds to indicate the current
sensitivity level; the sensor always begins at sensitivity level 1.
T
T
Adjust Sensitivity To increase the sensitivity incrementally, single-pulse
the remote wire again; continue until the desired
sensitivity level is reached.
Output LED flashes from 1 to 6 times every 2 seconds to indicate
the sensor’s sensitivity level (for example, two flashes indicates
level 2).
T
Double-pulse the remote wire to save the setting.
T
Sensor returns to Run mode.
T
T
Test Operation
Drive a vehicle past the sensor to trip the output. Use a
small/light vehicle to ensure larger vehicles will be
detected later.
Verify Output LED comes On as expected.
Adjust the sensitivity as needed.
Prepare for
Operation
Disconnect DPB1 or other temporary switch used for configuration and connect the sensor to a permanent power supply/
output device (user-supplied). See Wiring on p. 5.
Wiring
Cabled Model
bn
bu
wh
bk
gy
Load
Load
Remote Program
Shield
P/N 117172 Rev. F
+
10 - 30V dc
–
100 mA max. load
Quick-Disconnect Model
bn
bu
wh
Load
bk
Load
gy
+
10 - 30V dc
–
100 mA max. load
Remote Program
Shield
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Pinout
1
2
3
4
5
1 = Brown
2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black
5 = Gray
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Specifications
Supply Voltage
10 V DC to 30 V DC (10% maximum ripple) at 43 mA, exclusive of load
Above +50° C (+122° F), supply voltage is 10 V DC to 24 V DC (10%
maximum ripple)
Sensing Range
See Typical Target Excess Gain Curves on p. 6
Sensing Technology
Passive three-axis magnetoresistive transducer
Supply Protection Circuitry
Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages
Adjustments
Configuration of Background Condition and Sensitivity Level may be set by
pulsing the gray wire remotely via the portable programming box
Indicators
Two indicators
Power Indicator: Green
Configuration/Output Indicator: Red/Yellow
Construction
Lightpipes: Acrylic
Housing: Anodized aluminum
End Caps: Thermoplastic polyester
Output Configuration
Two SPST solid-state outputs conduct when object is sensed; one NPN
(current sinking) and one PNP (current sourcing)
Output Protection
Protected against short-circuit conditions
Output Ratings
100 mA maximum (each output)
NPN saturation: < 200 mV at 10 mA and < 600 mV at 100 mA
NPN OFF-state leakage current: < 200 microamps
PNP saturation: < 1.2 V at 10 mA and < 1.6 V at 100 mA
PNP OFF-state leakage current: < 5 microamps
Output Response Time
20 milliseconds
Certifications
Required Overcurrent Protection
Delay at Power-Up
0.5 seconds
WARNING: Electrical connections must be
made by qualified personnel in accordance with
local and national electrical codes and
regulations.
Temperature Effect
< 0.5 milligauss / ºC
Remote TEACH Input
Impedance 12K ohms (low ≤ 2 V DC)
Connections
Shielded 5-conductor (with drain) polyethylene jacketed attached cable or 5pin M12 quick-disconnect PVC pigtail
Patent
U.S. Patent 6,546,344 B1
Overcurrent protection is required to be provided by end product application
per the supplied table.
Overcurrent protection may be provided with external fusing or via Current
Limiting, Class 2 Power Supply.
Supply wiring leads < 24 AWG shall not be spliced.
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Supply Wiring (AWG)
Required Overcurrent Protection (Amps)
Environmental Rating
Leak proof design is rated IEC IP69K; NEMA 6P
20
5.0
22
3.0
Vibration and Mechanical Shock
All models meet Mil. Std. 202F requirements method 201A (vibration: 10 to
60 Hz maximum, double amplitude 0.06 inch, maximum acceleration 10G).
Also meets IEC 947-5-2: 30G 11 ms duration, half sine wave.
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2.0
26
1.0
28
0.8
30
0.5
Operating Conditions
–40 °C to +70 °C (–40 °F to +158 °F)
100% maximum relative humidity
Typical Target Excess Gain Curves
After the sensor has been securely mounted and configured, it is ready to operate. The following example application shows typical
responses for the M-GAGE™ sensor.
This example depicts mounting the M-GAGE™ 1 meter (3.3 ft) above the ground to sense an automobile. The graph shows the
excess gain for a typical car. Excess gain is a measure of the amount of extra signal detected by the sensor over and above the
Level needed to detect the target. This example assumes a Level 5 sensitivity threshold.
The table at right compares the change in excess gain if the sensitivity Level changes. If the sensitivity is at Level 6, then the excess
gain at a given distance would be 1.3 times larger than for a Level 5 sensitivity. Conversely, if the sensitivity threshold is Level 1,
then the excess gain would be one third as big as for Level 5.
Table 1: Excess Gain vs Sensitivity Level (Assumes Level 5)
6
Level
Excess Gain Multiplier
1
0.33
2
0.4
3
0.5
4
0.66
5
1.0 (default)
6
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Figure 8. Application example: Sensor mounted 1 meter (3.3 ft) above ground
M-GAGE
8
(5)
Excess Gain
(Sensitivity Level)
7
6
Output ON
Distance
from vehicle
5
4
(3)
3
2
Threshold
1
Side View
Output OFF
Top View
0
0
M-GAGE
NOTE: Sensor orientation
is not a factor.
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 from Vehicle Side
Dimensions
4.0 mm
(0.16")
69.0 mm
(2.72")
Cable
or
QD Pigtail
19 mm
(0.75")
9.0 mm
(0.35")
Clearance for M3.5/#6
pan head screws (x2)
5.0 mm
(0.20")
77.0 mm
(3.03")
7.5 mm
(0.30")
Maximum Allowable
Torque: 7 in - lbs
10.0 mm
(0.39")
60.0 mm
(2.36")
Accessories
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COMM.
ACTIVE
PC
POWER
TEACH
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M
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PORTABLE
PROGRAMMING BOX
D
C
B
SENSOR
VOLTAGE
+ -
A
SP-DPB1
PROGRAM
Handheld Portable Programming Box, used for configuring
sensor when push button is not accessible
P
N
P
DPB1
N
P
N
Description
15-24 VDC
Model
Optional 115V ac power supply for DPB1 Handheld Portable Programming Box
Cordsets
Quick-disconnect cordsets are not suitable for buried applications.
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5-Pin Threaded M12 Cordsets with Shield—Single Ended
Model
Length
MQDEC2-506
2 m (6.56 ft)
MQDEC2-515
5 m (16.4 ft)
MQDEC2-530
9 m (29.5 ft)
MQDEC2-550
15 m (49.2 ft)
MQDEC2-506RA
2 m (6.56 ft)
MQDEC2-515RA
5 m (16.4 ft)
MQDEC2-530RA
9 m (29.5 ft)
Style
Dimensions
44 Typ.
Straight
M12 x 1
ø 14.5
15 m (49.2 ft)
1
4
32 Typ.
[1.26"]
30 Typ.
[1.18"]
Right-Angle
MQDEC2-550RA
Pinout (Female)
2
3
5
1 = Brown
2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black
5 = Gray
M12 x 1
ø 14.5 [0.57"]
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