WORLD-BEAM® QS18 Series Sensor
Quick Start Guide
Miniature Self-Contained Photoelectric Sensors In Universal-Mount Housing
This guide is designed to help you set up and install the WORLD-BEAM® QS18. For complete information on programming,
performance, troubleshooting, dimensions, and accessories, please refer to the Instruction Manual at
www.bannerengineering.com. Search for p/n 197052 to view the Instruction Manual. Use of this document assumes familiarity with
pertinent industry standards and practices.
WARNING: Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection
Never use this device as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to serious injury or
death. This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in
personnel safety applications. A sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an energized or de-energized
sensor output condition.
Original Document
197051 Rev. D
28 September 2020
197051
WORLD-BEAM® QS18 Series Sensor
Models
Model1
Sensing Mode
Output Type
QS186E
Emitter
QS186EV
QS18VN6R
NPN
QS18VN6DB
QS18VP6DB
20 m (66 ft)
Opposed
Sensing Mode
Output Type
NPN
450 mm (18 in)
Diffuse
PNP
QS18VN6DL
QS18VP6DL
OPPOSED
NPN
600 mm (23.6 in)
Diffuse
DIFFUSE
QS18VN6DVS
QS18VP6R
PNP
NPN
PNP
QS18VP6DVS
OPPOSED
250 mm (10 in)
Diffuse Visible red
PNP
DIFFUSE
QS186EB
Emitter
QS18VN6RB
QS18VP6RB
Model1
NPN
3 m (10 ft)
Opposed
PNP
OPPOSED
QS18VN6W
QS18VP6W
DIVERGENT
100 mm (4 in)
Divergent Diffuse
NPN
PNP
DIFFUSE
QS18VN6LP
QS18VP6LP
NPN
3.5 m (12 ft)
Polarized Retro
QS18VN6FF50
QS18VP6FF50
P
PNP
QS18VN6FF100
QS18VP6FF100
POLAR RETRO
QS18VP6FF125
NPN
QS18VN6LV
QS18VN6FF150
QS18VP6LV
QS18VP6FF150
6.5 m (21 ft)
Non-Polarized Retro
PNP
QS18VN6FP
NPN
QS18VP6FP
RETRO
QS18VN6CV15
QS18VP6CV15
16 mm (0.63 in)
Convergent
PNP
QS18VN6F
NPN
QS18VP6F
CONVERGENT
VISIBLE RED
QS18VN6CV45
QS18VP6CV45
43 mm (1.7 in)
Convergent
50 mm (2 in)
Fixed-Field
NPN
100 mm (4 in)
Fixed-Field
NPN
125 mm (5 in)
Fixed-Field
PNP
PNP
FIXED-FIELD
NPN
150 mm (6 in)
Fixed-Field
PNP
NPN
220 mm (8.7 in)
Individual (Opposed)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Bifurcated (Diffuse)
Range specified using 1.5
mm plastic fiber optics
PNP
PLASTIC FIBER
NPN
500 mm (20 in)
Individual (Opposed)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Bifurcated ( Diffuse)
Range specified using 3.2
mm plastic fiber optics
PNP
PNP
GLASS FIBER
PNP
CONVERGENT
VISIBLE RED
QS18VN6D
QS18VP6D
NPN
450 mm (18 in)
Diffuse
PNP
DIFFUSE
1 Integral 2 m (6.5 ft) unterminated cable models are listed.
•
To order the 9 m (30 ft) PVC cable model, add the suffix "W/30" to the cabled model number. For example, QS186E W/30.
•
To order the 4-pin M12/Euro-style integral quick disconnect model, add the suffix "Q8" to the model number. For example, QS186EQ8.
•
To order the 150 mm (6 in) PVC cable model with a 4-pin M12/Euro-style quick disconnect, add the suffix "Q5" to the model number. For example, QS186EQ5.
•
To order the 4-pin M8/Pico-style integral quick disconnect model, add the suffix "Q7" to the model number. For example, QS186EQ7.
•
To order the 150 mm (6 in) PVC cable model with a 4-pin M8/Pico-style quick disconnect, add the suffix "Q" to the model number. For example, QS186EQ.
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WORLD-BEAM® QS18 Series Sensor
Wiring Diagrams
QS18 with NPN Outputs
bu (3)
wh (2)
bn (1)
–
10–30 V dc
+
bn (1)
bk (4)
QS18 with PNP Outputs
bk (4)
wh (2)
Load
4-pin M12/Euro-style Models (Male)
2
3
+
10–30 V dc
–
bu (3)
Load
QS18 Emitters
brown
+
10–30 V DC
Load
blue
Load
4-pin M8/Pico-style Models (Male)
1
2
4
4
1
3
–
Key
1 = Brown
2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black
Specifications
Supply Voltage
10 V dc to 30 V dc (10% maximum ripple) at less than 25 mA, exclusive of
load
Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages
Repeatability
Opposed Mode: 100 microseconds
DVS, DL and FF Modes: 90 microseconds
All Other Modes: 150 microseconds
Light Source
Glass Fiber Optic, Opposed and Diffuse mode models: Infrared, 940 nm
Plastic Fiber Optic, Retroreflective, Convergent models: Visible red, 660 nm
Fixed-Field and DVS models: Visible red, 630 nm
Output Configuration
Solid-state complementary (SPDT): NPN or PNP (current sinking or
sourcing), depending on model;
Rating: 100 mA maximum each output at 25 °C
DVS, DL and FF Modes ON-state Saturation Voltage: less than 1.5 V at 10
mA; less than 3 V at 100 mA
All Other Modes: ON-state Saturation Voltage: less than 1 V at 10 mA; less
than 1.5 V at 100 mA
Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or short
circuit of outputs
Adjustments
Glass Fiber Optic, Plastic Fiber Optic, Convergent, Diffuse, and
Retroreflective mode models (only): Single-turn sensitivity (Gain) adjustment
potentiometer
Indicators
2 LED indicators on sensor top
Green: Power on
Amber: Light sensed
Amber flashing: Marginal excess gain (1 to 1.5 times excess gain)
Certifications
Output Response
Opposed Mode: 750 microseconds ON; 375 microseconds OFF
DVS, FF and DL Modes: 850 microseconds ON/OFF
All Other Modes: 600 microseconds ON/OFF
100 millisecond delay on power-up; outputs do not conduct during this time
Construction
ABS housing
3 mm mounting hardware included
Connections
2 m (6.5 ft) 4-wire PVC cable; 9 m (30 ft) 4-wire PVC cable; 4-pin M8/Picostyle or M12/Euro-style QD; or 150 mm (6 in) cable with a 4-pin M8/Picostyle or M12/Euro-style QD, depending on model
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.
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)
20
5.0
22
3.0
24
2.0
26
1.0
28
0.8
30
0.5
P/N 197051 Rev. D
Environmental
IEC IP67; NEMA 6
Operating Conditions
–20 °C to +70 °C (–4 °F to +158 °F)
95% at +50 °C maximum relative humidity (non-condensing)
Vibration and Mechanical Shock
All models meet MIL-STD-202F, Method 201A (Vibration: 10 Hz to 60 Hz
maximum, 0.06 inch (1.52 mm) double amplitude, 10G maximum
acceleration) requirements. Also meets IEC 60947-5-2 (Shock: 30G 11 ms
duration, half sine wave) requirements.
Note: For performance specifications of the
FF50 and FF100 models built prior to date
code 17090, refer to document p/n 63908.
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WORLD-BEAM® QS18 Series Sensor
Dimensions
All measurements are listed in millimeters [inches], unless noted otherwise.
Model Suffix E, EV, R, FF
Model Suffix EB, RB
31.0 mm
(1.22")
17.1 mm
(0.67")
15.0 mm
(0.59")
Yellow
LED
Green
LED
3.0 mm
(0.12")
Model Suffix DB, W
21.1 mm
(0.82")
21.1 mm
(0.82")
3.0 mm
(0.12")
3.0 mm
(0.12")
Model Suffix FP
27.5 mm
(1.09")
15.0 mm
(0.59")
17.1 mm
(0.67")
7.5 mm
(0.30")
13.4 mm
(0.53")
24.1 mm
(0.95")
35.0 mm
(1.38")
5.2 mm
(0.21")
7.6 mm
(0.30")
Ø3.3 mm (0.13")
Max. torque 0.9 Nm (8 lbf. in)
Model Suffix F
Model Suffix CV15, CV45, D, DL, LV, LP
QS18...FP Fiber Installation
A
C
†
Single-turn
Sensitivity
Adjustment
†
31.0 mm
(1.22")
3.0 mm
(0.12")
CV Models:
33.2 mm (1.31")
17.1 mm
(0.67")
36.9 mm
(1.45")
M18x1 Thread
Max. torque 2.3 Nm (20 lbf. in)
A. Slide the fiber clip to open.
B. Insert fiber ends into each port,
as far as they will go.
C. Slide the fiber clip closed,
locking fibers into position.
19.8 mm
(0.78")
*Model Suffix Q
*Model Suffix Q5
*Model Suffix Q7
*Model Suffix Q8
(e.g. QS186EQ)
(e.g. QS186EQ5)
(e.g. QS186EQ7)
(e.g. QS186EQ8)
Slot for
Fiber Clip
41.5 mm
(1.63")
M18 x 1 Jam Nut
Packing List
Sensor
M18 x 1 jam nut
M3 hardware packet
Installation sheet P/N 63687
24.2 mm(0.95")
8.0 mm(0.32")
B
M3
2–
2–
2–
Hardware Packet Contents:
M3 x 0.5 x 20 mm SS screw
M3 x 0.5 SS hex nut
M3 SS washer
150 mm (6")
Pico-Style
Pigtail
150 mm (6")
Euro-Style
Pigtail
Integral
4-pin
Pico-Style QD
49 mm
(1.93")
Integral
4-pin
Euro-Style QD
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