EZ-BEAM® TM18 Series Sensors
Installation Guide
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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.
Models
Opposed Mode: 20 m Range
Model Number
Output
Polarized: 5.5 m* Range
Model Number
Output
Diffuse: 500 mm Range
Model Number
Output
TM186E
None
TM18AP6LP
PNP, LO 3-wire
TM18AP6DV
PNP, LO 3-wire
TM18AP6R
PNP, LO 3-wire
TM18RP6LP
PNP, DO 3-wire
TM18RP6DV
PNP, DO 3-wire
TM18RP6R
PNP, DO 3-wire
TM18VP6LP
PNP, LO/DO 4-wire
TM18VP6DV
PNP, LO/DO 4-wire
TM18VP6R
PNP, LO/DO 4-wire
TM18AN6LP
NPN, LO 3-wire
TM18AN6DV
NPN, LO 3-wire
TM18AN6R
NPN, LO 3-wire
TM18RN6LP
NPN, DO 3-wire
TM18RN6DV
NPN, DO 3-wire
TM18RN6R
NPN, DO 3-wire
TM18VN6LP
NPN, LO/DO 4-wire
TM18VN6DV
NPN, LO/DO 4-wire
TM18VN6R
NPN, LO/DO 4-wire
* Range specified with BRT-84 reflector
Fixed Field: 25 mm Range
Model Number
Output
Fixed Field: 50 mm Range
Model Number
Output
QD Models are also available
Fixed Field: 100 mm Range
Model Number
Output
TM18AP6FF25
PNP, LO 3-wire
TM18AP6FF50
PNP, LO 3-wire
TM18AP6FF100
PNP, LO 3-wire
TM18VP6FF25
PNP, LO/DO 4-wire
TM18VP6FF50
PNP, LO/DO 4-wire
TM18VP6FF100
PNP, LO/DO 4-wire
TM18AN6FF25
NPN, LO 3-wire
TM18AN6FF50
NPN, LO 3-wire
TM18AN6FF100
NPN, LO 3-wire
TM18VN6FF25
NPN, LO/DO 4-wire
TM18VN6FF50
NPN, LO/DO 4-wire
TM18VN6FF100
NPN, LO/DO 4-wire
Fixed Field: 25 mm Range
Model Number
Output
Fixed Field: 50 mm Range
Model Number
Output
Fixed Field: 100 mm Range
Model Number
Output
TM18AP6FF25IR
PNP, LO 3-wire
TM18AP6FF50IR
PNP, LO 3-wire
TM18AP6FF100IR
PNP, LO 3-wire
TM18VP6FF25IR
PNP, LO/DO 4-wire
TM18VP6FF50IR
PNP, LO/DO 4-wire
TM18VP6FF100IR
PNP, LO/DO 4-wire
TM18AN6FF25IR
NPN, LO 3-wire
TM18AN6FF50IR
NPN, LO 3-wire
TM18AN6FF100IR
NPN, LO 3-wire
TM18VN6FF25IR
NPN, LO/DO 4-wire
TM18VN6FF50IR
NPN, LO/DO 4-wire
TM18VN6FF100IR
NPN, LO/DO 4-wire
To order the 9 m (30 ft) cable models, add the suffix "W/30" to the cabled model number. For example, "TM186E W/30".
To order the 4-pin Euro M12 integral QD models, add suffix Q8 (for example, TM186EQ8). To order the 4-pin Euro M12
pigtail QD models: add suffix Q5 (for example, TM186EQ5).
Original Document
151948 Rev. F
1 July 2015
151948
EZ-BEAM® TM18 Series Sensors
Wiring
NPN L.O. 3-Wire
Emitter
3
10 - 30V dc
1
Wiring Key
1
2
3
4
=
=
=
=
3
1
4
1
3
4
10 - 30V dc
Load
3
1
4
Load
1
3
4
10 - 30V dc
Load
10 - 30V dc
Load
PNP L.O./D.O. 4-Wire
NPN L.O./D.O. 4-Wire
3
1
4
2
10 - 30V dc
PNP D.O. 3-Wire
NPN D.O. 3-Wire
Brown
White
Blue
Black
QD and cabled emitter wiring
functionality is identical; black and
white wires have no connection
when not shown.
PNP L.O. 3-Wire
1
3
4
2
10 - 30V dc
Load
Load
10 - 30V dc
Load
Load
Specifications
Supply Voltage and Current - Class 2
10 to 30 V dc (10% max. ripple within specified limits); supply current
(exclusive of load current):
Emitters: 25 mA
Receivers: 20 mA
Polarized Retroreflective: 20 mA
Diffuse and Fixed-Field: 35 mA
Supply Protection Circuitry
Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages
Effective Beam
13 mm for opposed mode sensors
Output Configuration
NPN (current sinking) or PNP (current sourcing), depending on model
Light Operate: Output conducts when sensor receives its own (or the
emitter’s) modulated light
Dark Operate: Output conducts when sensor does not receive it own
(or the emitter fts) modulated light
Connections
2 m (6.5 ft) or 9 m (30 ft) PVC attached cable
Integral 4-pin M12/Euro-style quick disconnect
4-pin M12/Euro-style PVC pigtail quick disconnect
Construction
Housing: Zinc die cast with nickel plating
Lens: PMMA or PC (opposed mode only)
Black Cover: PBT polyester housing
Output Protection Circuitry
Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or
short circuit of outputs
Output Rating
150 mA maximum each output at 25 °C, derated to 100 mA at 70 °C
(derate about 1 mA per °C)
OFF-state leakage current: < 1 microamp at 30 V dc
ON-state saturation voltage: < 1 V at 10 mA dc; < 1.5 V at 150 mA
dc
2
Adjustments
Diffuse models only: single turn rear panel sensitivity control
Indicators
Two LEDs (green and amber)
Complementary (4-Wire) Models
Indicator
Description
Green ON
Power ON
Green Flashing*
Output is overloaded
Amber ON
N.O. Output is conducting
Amber Flashing*
Marginal excess gain (1 to 1.5x)
* Not valid for Diffuse or Fixed Field Models.
Single Output (3-Wire) Models
Indicator
Description
Green ON
Power ON
Green Flashing
N.A.
Amber ON
Output is conducting
Amber Flashing
N.A.
Output Response Time (TM18)
Opposed mode: 1.5 ms ON, 0.75 ms OFF
Retro: 3 ms ON and OFF
Diffuse and Fixed Field: 3 ms ON, 1.5 ms OFF
Note: 100 ms delay on power-up; outputs do not conduct during this
time.
Repeatability (TM18)
Opposed mode: 190 µs
Retro: 585 µs
Diffuse and Fixed Field: 185 µs
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Environmental Rating
IEC IP67; quick disconnect models are IEC IP69K when mated with a
washdown rated (IEC IP69K) cordset
Certifications
Class 2 supply Required;
Operating Conditions
−40 °C to +70 °C (−40 °F to +158 °F)
90% at +50 °C maximum relative humidity (non-condensing)
Required Overcurrent Protection
Vibration and Mechanical Shock
All models meet Mil. Std. 202F requirements. Method 201A (Vibration;
frequency 10 to 60 Hz, max., double amplitude 0.06 in acceleration
10G). Method 213B conditions H&I (Shock: 75G with unit operating;
100G for
non-operation)
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
Required Overcurrent Protection
20
5.0 Amps
22
3.0 Amps
24
2.0 Amps
26
1.0 Amps
28
0.8 Amps
30
0.5 Amps
Dimensions
30 mm
[1.18”]
TM18 LP Cable
30 mm dia
[1.18”]
15 mm
[0.59”]
CL
26 mm
[1.03”]
41.1 mm
[1.62”]
M18 x 1 6g
TM18 LP QD
30 mm dia
[1.18”]
M18 x 1 6g
49 mm
[1.93”]
34 mm
[1.34”]
M12 x 1 6g
CL
15 mm
[0.59”]
30 mm
[1.18”]
Maximum Torque specification: 5.6 nm or 50 in-lbs. Lockwasher and M18 nut included.
P/N 151948 Rev. F
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EZ-BEAM® TM18 Series Sensors
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