WORLD-BEAM® QS30 Sensors
Datasheet
High-Power Opposed-Mode Sensors
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Infared beam with high excess gain — range of over 213 m (700 ft)
Excellent noise immunity
Excellent for applications where high sensing power is required due to long
sensing range or contamination on lenses
Excellent optical performance throughout the sensing range
Easy two frequency selection to help prevent crosstalk, see Application Note
(See Specifications on p. 3)
Easy-to-read operating status indicators with bargraph display
Bipolar discrete outputs, PNP and NPN
Light Operate and Dark Operate models available
Models available with 2 m or 9 m (6.5 ft or 30 ft) cable or quick-disconnect
fitting
Tough ABS housing is rated IEC IP67; NEMA 6P; QD models are washdown
tested to DIN 40050-9 (IEC IP69K)
Unique water/debris-shedding lens design reduces lens contamination; lens
material survives impact, washdown and cleaning chemicals
Encapsulated electronics
Compact housing — mounting versatility via popular 30 mm threaded barrel or
side-mount
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
Model1
Cable
Supply Voltage
Output Type
Emitters
QS30EX
2 m (6.5 ft) 5-wire cable
QS30EXQ
5-pin Euro-style QD
10 V DC to 30 V DC
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Receivers
QS30ARX
2 m (6.5 ft) 5-wire cable
QS30ARXQ
5-pin Euro-style QD
QS30RRX
2 m (6.5 ft) 5-wire cable
QS30RRXQ
5-pin Euro-style QD
Bipolar NPN/PNP Light Operate
10 V DC to 30 V DC
Bipolar NPN/PNP Dark Operate
Overview
Banner QS30 Series high-power opposed-mode sensors are extremely rugged, powerful, and leakproof. They are designed to
withstand the most demanding industrial applications, including high-pressure washdown areas. They are powerful enough to burn
through heavy fog, dust, and most types of industrial and process contamination.
The sensor’s electronics are epoxy-encapsulated for maximum resistance to mechanical shock and vibration. The popular
WORLD-BEAM-style housing provides multiple mounting configurations in a minimum of space.
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Standard 2 m (6.5 ft) cable models are listed.
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9 m (30 ft) cables are available by adding suffix W/30 to the model number of any cabled sensor (for example, QS30EX W/30). A model with a QD
connector requires a mating cable (see Cordsets on p. 4).
Original Document
115011 Rev. I
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The innovative circuitry used in these sensors provides the best EMI/RFI noise immunity of any non-synchronized emitter/receiver
pair. For applications where optical crosstalk between multiple sensor pairs may be a problem, the sensors provide a choice
between two frequencies (A and B). (Each emitter must be set to the same frequency as its receiver, see Sensor Alignment on p.
3.)
Light Operate and Dark Operate outputs are available, depending on the model. Each model has two outputs that switch
simultaneously: one each NPN (sinking) and PNP (sourcing).
Additional configuration options are available; contact Banner Engineering for information about the following options:
• Additional modulation frequency choices (up to four)
• Modified sensor gain
• ON-delay or OFF-delay settings
• Fixed modulation frequency models
Each sensor has a green Power ON/OFF indicator and amber indicators for the selected modulation frequency. In addition,
receivers have an amber LED that lights when the outputs are conducting, plus a 4-element light bar that indicates signal strength,
relative to the switch point (the higher the number lit, the more light is received).
Output Conducting
(Amber)
Power ON/OFF
(Green)
Power ON/OFF
(Green)
Modulation
Frequency
Selection
Indicators
Signal
Strength
Light Bar
Sensing
Threshold
Receiver
Indicators
Emitter
Indicators
Figure 1. Receiver and Emitter Indicators
Wiring Diagrams
Emitters
Frequency A
Frequency B
bn
bu
wh
gy
bn
bu
wh
gy
Receivers
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10 - 30V dc
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Beam Inhibit
Frequency Select
bn
bu
wh
bk
gy
+
bn
bu
wh
bk
gy
10 - 30V dc
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Beam Inhibit
Frequency Select
Load
Load
Load
+
10 - 30V dc
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100 mA max. load
Frequency Select
+
– 10 - 30V dc
100 mA max. load
Load
Frequency Select
Sensor Configuration
The modulation frequency (A or B) is selected by the state of the gray wire (on cabled models; pin 5 on QD models – see Wiring
Diagrams on p. 2). A “+” voltage or no connection selects frequency A; connecting it to “-” selects frequency B.
To disable (or inhibit) the emitter LED for testing the receiver, attach the white wire to “-” voltage.
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Sensor Alignment
Adjust the emitter first, then the receiver.
1. Verify that both sensors are wired for the same modulation frequency, then adjust the emitter’s position until the receiver
signal strength light bar indicates its highest amount of signal received (the highest number lit).
2. Tighten the emitter mounting hardware, then repeat the process for the receiver.
3. To achieve the best crosstalk immunity, position a single matched emitter within the receiver's field of view (15 degrees).
4. When it is necessary to position an alternate emitter in the receiver's field of view, sensor alignment is required to ensure
the matched frequency emitter provides the stronger signal to its receiver, and the alternate frequency emitter does not
reduce the signal strength of the receiver (as indicated by the 4-element signal strength light).
Specifications
Supply Voltage and Current
Emitter: 10 V DC to 30 V DC (10% maximum ripple within specified
limits); supply current (exclusive of load current): at less than 70 mA
Receiver: 10 V DC to 30 V DC (10% maximum ripple within specified
limits); supply current (exclusive of load current): at less than 22 mA
(exclusive of load)
Beam
Infrared, 875 nm
Sensing Range
Excess gain of 2 at 213 m (700 ft)
Output Configuration
Bipolar current sinking (NPN) white wire; current sourcing (PNP) black
wire
Output Rating
100 mA max
OFF-state leakage current: less than 1 microamp @ 30 V DC
ON-state saturation voltage: less than 1 V @ 10 mA DC; less than 1.5 V
@ 150 mA DC
Protected against false power-up and continuous overload or short
circuit of outputs
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
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Output Response Time
30 milliseconds ON and 30 milliseconds OFF; 5 ms repeatability
Adjustments
Light Operate/Dark Operate — dependent on model selected
Frequency via gray wire
A: Gray (+)
B: Gray (-)
Emitter only: LED inhibit via white wire White (-) turns emitter LED OFF (to allow
verification of sensor operation)
Indicators
Green LED: Power ON
Frequency indicator (A or B)
Receiver only:
Two LEDs (Green and Amber) Output conducting
4-LED Signal Strength light bar
Environmental Rating
Cabled models: IEC IP67, NEMA 6P
QD models: IP69K per DIN 40050-9 per DIN 40050-9
Construction
ABS plastic housing; COP plastic lens
Connection
5-wire cable (2 m or 9 m) or 5-pin integral Euro-style quick-disconnect fitting
Operating Conditions
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
95% maximum relative humidity (non-condensing)
Mounting Torque
Maximum 4.5 N·m (40 Ibf·in) with included 30 mm mounting nut
Application Notes
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When multiple sensors are used in close proximity (see Figure 2, Beam
Width for guidance on separation distance), position sensors such that
the alternate frequency emitter is not within the receiver's field of view.
Contact the Banner Application team for additional information
Prolonged outdoor use in direct sunlight may cloud the lens. Contact
Banner for other outdoor solutions
Conditions in outdoor environments such as rain or fog can cause
optical short circuits resulting in a larger effective beam size
Certifications
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Performance Curves
100000
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4.6 m
(15')
B
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A
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3.0 m
(10')
1000
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A
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0.3 m
(1')
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W
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(-1')
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H -3.0 m
(-10')
-4.6 m
(-15')
10000
100
10
1
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61 m
(200')
122 m
(400')
183 m
(600')
244 m
(800')
305 m
(1000')
0.3 m
(1')
3m
(10')
30 m
(100')
300 m
(1000')
DISTANC E
DISTANCE
Figure 2. Beam Pattern
Figure 3. Excess Gain
Effective Beam: 33 mm
Dimensions
QD Models
Cabled Models
43.0 mm
(1.69")
9.0 mm
(0.35")
34.0 mm
(1.34")
22.0 mm
(0.87")
32.5 mm
(1.28")
1.3 mm
(0.05")
12.5 mm
(0.49")
3.5 mm
(0.14")
44.0 mm
(1.73")
33.0 mm
(1.30")
5.0 mm
(0.20")
M30 x 1.5 Thread
max. torque
6 Nm (53 in lbs)
with included 30 mm
mounting nut
21 mm
(0.83")
2 x ø3.3 mm (0.125")
max. torque
0.7 Nm (6 in lbs)
13.0 mm
(0.51")
Accessories
Cordsets
5-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets—Single Ended
Model
MQDC1-501.5
Length
Style
Dimensions
0.50 m (1.5 ft)
MQDC1-506
1.83 m (6 ft)
MQDC1-515
4.57 m (15 ft)
1
44 Typ.
4
Straight
MQDC1-530
4
Pinout (Female)
9.14 m (30 ft)
M12 x 1
ø 14.5
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5
1 = Brown
2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black
5 = Gray
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5-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets—Single Ended
Model
Length
MQDC1-506RA
1.83 m (6 ft)
MQDC1-515RA
4.57 m (15 ft)
Style
Dimensions
32 Typ.
[1.26"]
30 Typ.
[1.18"]
Right-Angle
MQDC1-530RA
Pinout (Female)
9.14 m (30 ft)
M12 x 1
ø 14.5 [0.57"]
Brackets
SMBQS30L
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Right-angle bracket for cable
sensor models
Clearance for M4 (#8) hardware
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± 12° tilt adjustment
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14-ga. stainless steel
SMBQS30LT
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Tall right-angle bracket for QD
models
± 8° tilt adjustment
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14-ga. stainless steel
Hole center spacing: A to B=35.0
Hole size: A=ø 4.3, B=ø 4.25x16.3
Hole center spacing: A to B=35.0
Hole size: A=ø 4.3, B=ø 4.25x16.3
SMBQS30Y
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Heavy-duty die-cast bracket
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M18 vertical mount option
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± 8° tilt adjustment with cabled
units
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Includes nuts and lock washer
SMB30SC
Swivel bracket with 30 mm
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mounting hole for sensor
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Black reinforced thermoplastic
polyester
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Stainless steel mounting and
swivel locking hardware
included
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B
58
29
A
Hole center spacing: A=ø 50.8
Hole size: A=ø 7.0, B=ø 30.0
Hole size: A=ø 15.3
Other Compatible Mounting Brackets (see www.bannerengineering.com for more information):
• SMB30MM
• SMB30A
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