Q85 Series Long Range Diffuse Sensors
ac/dc sensors with e/m relay output and optional timing logic
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Economical long range diffuse (proximity) sensors in rugged, NEMA-6P (IEC IP67) Cycolac® ABS housings
Sensing range of 39 inches (1 meter) referenced to a 90%
reflectance white test card
Operates from 24 to 240 volts ac or 12 to 240 volts dc;
totally self-contained
Q85VR3DL-T9
sensor with
cover removed
SPDT electromechanical relay output device;
choice of on/off output or programmable timing logic
Wiring chamber with two conduit entrances for
mounting versatility
LED indicators for OUTPUT ON and LIGHT SENSED
(AID™ signal strength indicator system, see text)
Q85s are compact, economical, infrared diffuse (proximity)
mode photoelectric sensors in rugged NEMA-6P rated ABS
housings. They are ideally suited to conveyor control and
similar applications. The timing logic functions offered in the
"T9" models provide additional control capabilities over and
above the basic model's ON/OFF (no delay) function. All Q85
sensors feature a convenient wiring chamber with two conduit
entrances for ease of connection, positioning, and mounting.
Sensing range is 39 inches (1 meter), referenced to a 90% reflectance white test card.
Q85 Series sensors operate from either 24-240V ac or 12-240V
dc and draw 2 watts maximum. They have SPDT electromechanical relay output, and are available with a choice of either
ON/OFF or programmable timing output logic. Models with
programmable timing logic ("T9" models) provide eight switchselectable logic functions: ON/OFF (no delay), ON delay, OFF
delay, ON/OFF delay, one-shot (pulse), on-delayed one-shot,
limit timer, and on-delayed limit timer. The adjustable time
range for delay functions and pulse length is 0.1 to 5 seconds
(see page 2). All models feature a SENSITIVITY control for
precise adjustment of sensing gain.
Two top-mounted LED indicators are provided, and are visible
through a window in the wiring chamber's gasketed cover. A red
indicator (Banner's exclusive, patented AID™ system*) lights
whenever the sensor "sees" the reflection of its own modulated
light source, and pulses at a rate proportional to the strength
of the received light signal. A yellow output indicator lights
whenever the Q85's output is energized.
Q85 Series sensors have rugged yellow Cycolac® ABS housings
with ultrasonically-welded acrylic lenses. A gasketed ABS cover
protects the wiring chamber and the timing and sensitivity adjustment controls inside. Two 1/2-14 NPSM conduit entrances
are provided, and a plug and gasket are included for a possible
unused entrance. Q85 Series sensors are rated NEMA 1, 2, 3,
3S, 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 12, and 13 (IEC IP67). An 11-gauge plated
steel mounting bracket and two plated mounting bolts and nuts
(see photo above and drawing on page 2) are included.
*Alignment Indicating Device system, US patent number 4356393
Printed in USA
Mounting bracket and
hardware are included
Specifications, Q85 Series Long-range Diffuse Sensors
Sensing range:
39 inches (1 meter), referenced to a 90% reflectance white test card.
Sensing beam: infrared, 880 nanometers.
Supply voltage: 24 to 240V ac, 50/60 Hz or 12 to 240V dc (2 watts
maximum). No polarity for power supply hookup.
Models and Output Configurations:
Q85VR3DL = SPDT e/m relay, on/off output
Q85VR3DL-T9 = SPDT e/m relay, with programmable timer
Output relay specifications:
Maximum switching power (resistive load): 90W, 750VA. Install
transient suppressor (MOV) across contacts that switch inductive
loads. Maximum switching voltage (resistive load): 250V ac or 30V
dc. Maximum switching current (resistive load): 3A.
Minimum voltage and current: 5V dc, 10 mA.
Mechanical life: 50,000,000 operations.
Electrical life at full resistive load: 100,000 operations.
Maximum switching speed: 25 operations per second.
Closure time (no timing logic in use): 20 milliseconds max.
Release time (no timing logic in use): 20 milliseconds max.
Repeatability (no timing logic in use): 1 millisecond.
All sensors are protected against false pulse on power-up. (False pulse
protection circuit causes a 100 millisecond delay on power-up.)
Adjustments: All models have a single-turn SENSITIVITY control
potentiometer, accessible beneath the ABS wiring chamber cover (T9
models also have a light/dark operate switch). Timing logic (T9 models
only) is configured at a DIP switch. Pulse length and delay are set by a
single-turn potentiometer (accessible under the wiring chamber cover).
The adjustable time range for both functions is 0.1 to 5 seconds; both
functions are automatically set to the same value.
Status Indicators: LEDs, one red and one yellow, both top-mounted.
Red AID™ system (Alignment Indicating Device, US patent #4356393)
indicator LED lights whenever the sensor "sees" its own modulated light,
and pulses at a rate proportional to the strength of the light signal.
Yellow indicator lights whenever the sensor's output is energized.
Construction:
Yellow Cycolac® ABS housing, plated steel hardware. Acrylic lens.
ABS cover for wiring/adjustments access. Rated NEMA 1, 2, 3, 3S, 4,
4X, 6, 6P, 12, and 13; IEC IP67. It is the customer's responsibility to
maintain NEMA 6P integrity at the conduit entrance(s) in use. Maximum
wire size (for connection to wiring terminals) is #14 AWG.
Operating temperature range: -25° to +55°C (-13° to +131°F).
Maximum relative humidity: 90% at 50°C (non-condensing).
Cycolac® is a registered trademark of General Electric Co.
P/N 31529L3A
Hookup and timing logic selection
Hookup to the ac line and the external load is made at the five terminals
inside the wiring chamber (see drawing below). There is no polarity for
power supply hookup. Output is an SPDT electromechanical relay.
Timing logic
programming
switch detail:
0
L.O.
1
D.O.
SW1
SW2
SW3
The output timing logic function (on sensor models with T9 model
number suffix) is selected at the timing logic programming switches,
according to the table (right). The output timing logic delays are set at
the single-turn time adjustment potentiometer. When the timing function
involves more than one time (as in ON and OFF delay, ON-delayed
one-shot, and ON-delayed limit timer functions), the potentiometer sets
both times to the same value.
Logic function
ON and OFF delays (both)
ON delay (only)
OFF delay (only)
No delays
ON delayed one-shot
ON delayed limit timer
One-shot
Limit timer
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
SW2
SW3
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
With the light/dark operate switch (T9 models) set to light operate
(L.O.), the sensor's electromechanical output relay is energized when
the sensor sees the reflection of its own modulated light source. In the
dark operate (D.O.) position, the output is energized when the sensor
does not see the reflection of its modulated light source.
Sensor sensitivity is set at the single-turn sensitivity adjustment potentiometer.
Dimensions, Q85 diffuse mode sensors
1000
Top view
Switch: SW1
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Beam Pattern
Excess Gain Curve
Q85 Series
Q85 Series long-range
diffuse mode sensors
25 mm
Range is referenced
to a 90% reflectance
white test card
1 in
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10
25 mm
1 in
long-range diffuse sensors
1
.01 m
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0
.1 m
1m
3.9 in
39 in
DISTANCE
10 m
.2 m
7.9 in
.4 m
16 in
.6 m
24 in
.8 m
31 in
1m
39 in
Distance to 90% white test card
Shown with mounting bracket
(included)
Bottom view
WARNING This photoelectric presence sensor does NOT include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in personnel safety
applications. A sensor failure or malfunction can result in either an energized or a de-energized sensor output condition.
Never use this product as a sensing device for personnel protection. Its use as a safety device may create an unsafe condition which could lead to serious injury or death. Only MACHINE-GUARD and PERIMETER-GUARD Systems, and other systems so designated, are designed to meet OSHA and
ANSI machine safety standards for point-of-operation guarding devices. No other Banner sensors or controls are designed to meet these standards, and
they must NOT be used as sensing devices for personnel protection.
WARRANTY: Banner Engineering Corporation warrants its products to be free from defects for one year. Banner Engineering Corporation 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.
Banner Engineering Corp.
9714 10th Avenue No., Minneapolis, MN 55441 Telephone: (612) 544-3164
FAX (applications): (612) 544-3573