WORLD-BEAM® QS18

Miniature self-contained photoelectric sensors in universal housing

Features
• Easily fits (or retrofits) almost any mounting situation
• Exceptional optical performance, comparable to larger “MINI-style” or barrel
sensors
• 10 to 30V dc operation, with complementary (SPDT) NPN or PNP outputs,
depending on model
• Bright LED operating status indicators are visible from 360°
• Rugged sealed housing, protected circuitry
• Models available with or without 18 mm threaded “nose”
• Less than 1 millisecond output response for excellent sensing repeatability
• Choose 2 m (6.5') or 9 m (30') cable or 150 mm (6") Pico-style pigtail QD

Models
Sensing Mode Model* Range Output Sensing Mode Model* Range Output
940 nm Infrared 940 nm Infrared
QS186E N/A QS18VN6D NPN
450 mm
Effective Beam:
(18")
13 mm (0.5") 20 m QS18VP6D PNP
Diffuse

QS18VN6R (66') NPN

QS18VN6DB NPN
450 mm
Opposed

QS18VP6R PNP
(18")
QS18VP6DB PNP
940 nm Infrared
QS186EB N/A 940 nm Infrared
Effective Beam:
Divergent

QS18VN6W NPN
13 mm (0.5") 3m 100 mm
QS18VN6RB (10') NPN (4")
QS18VP6W PNP
QS18VP6RB PNP
660 nm Visible Red QS18VN6FF50 NPN
50 mm
660 nm Visible Red
Polarized Retro

Fixed-Field

(2")
QS18VN6LP NPN QS18VP6FF50 PNP
3.5 m
P (12') QS18VN6FF100 NPN
100 mm
QS18VP6LP PNP (4")
QS18VP6FF100 PNP

660 nm Visible Red 660 nm Visible Red

QS18VN6LV NPN QS18VN6FP NPN
Fiber Optic

Range varies by
Retro

6.5 m
Plastic

(21') sensing mode

and fiber optics
QS18VP6LV PNP
used
QS18VP6FP PNP
660 nm Visible Red
QS18VN6CV15 NPN
16 m 940 nm Infrared
(0.63')
Convergent

QS18VN6F NPN
Fiber Optic

QS18VP6CV15 PNP Range varies by

Glass

sensing mode
QS18VN6CV45 NPN and fiber optics
43 mm used
(1.7") QS18VP6F PNP
QS18VP6CV45 PNP

* Only standard 2m (6.5') cable models are listed. For 9 m (30') cable, add suffix “W/30” to the model number (e.g., QS186E W/30).
QD models:
• For 4-pin integral Euro-style QD, add suffix “Q8” (e.g., QS186EQ8). • For 4-pin 150 mm (6") Euro-style pigtail, add suffix “Q5” (e.g., QS186EQ5).
• For 4-pin integral Pico-style QD, add suffix “Q7” (e.g., QS186EQ7). • For 4-pin 150 mm (6") Pico-style pigtail, add suffix “Q” (e.g., QS186EQ).

Printed in USA 01/04 P/N 63908 rev. F

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Specifications
Supply Voltage 10 to 30V dc (10% maximum ripple) at less than 25 mA, exclusive of load;
Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages
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
Off-state leakage current: FF Mode: less than 200 µA @ 30V dc
All others: less than 50 µA @ 30V dc
ON-state saturation voltage: less than 1V @ 10 mA; less than 1.5V @ 100 mA
Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or short circuit of outputs
Output Response Opposed Mode: 750 microseconds ON; 375 microseconds OFF
FF Mode: 800 microseconds ON/OFF
All others: 600 microseconds ON/OFF
NOTE: 100 millisecond delay on power-up; outputs do not conduct during this time
Repeatability Opposed Mode: 100 microseconds
FF Mode: 200 microseconds
All others: 150 microseconds
Adjustments Glass Fiber Optic, Plastic Fiber Optic, Convergent, Diffuse, and Retroreflective mode models (only): Single-turn sensitivity
(Gain) adjustment potentiometer
Indicators 2 LED indicators
Green steady: Power ON Green flashing: Output overloaded
Yellow* steady: Light sensed Yellow* flashing: Marginal excess gain (1.0 to 1.5x excess gain)
*NOTE: Prior to date code 0223, the output indicator was red.

Construction ABS housing, rated IEC IP67; NEMA 6

3 mm mounting hardware included
Connections 2 m (6.5') 4-wire PVC cable 4-pin Pico-style QD 4-pin Euro-style QD
9 m (30') 4-wire PVC cable 4-pin Pico-style 150 mm (6") pigtail QD 4-pin Euro-style 150 mm (6") pigtail QD
Operating Conditions Temperature: -20° to +70° C (-4° to + 158° F)
Relative Humidity: 90% @ 50° C (non-condensing)

Certifications

Dimensions and Features

Model Suffix E, R, FF Model Suffix EB, RB Model Suffix DB, W Model Suffix FP
31.0 mm
27.5 mm
(1.22")
21.1 mm 21.1 mm (1.09") 15.0 mm
17.1 mm (0.82") (0.82") (0.59")
Yellow Green
15.0 mm (0.67") 17.1 mm
LED LED 3.0 mm 3.0 mm 7.5 mm
(0.59") (0.67")
3.0 mm (0.12") (0.12") (0.30")
(0.12") 13.4 mm
(0.53")

24.1 mm 35.0 mm
5.2 mm
(0.95") (1.38")
(0.21")
7.6 mm
(0.30")

A C
Model Suffix CV15, CV45, D, LV, LP Model Suffix F QS18...FP Fiber Installation
†
31.0 mm
Single-turn (1.22") 36.9 mm A. Slide the fiber clip to open.
Sensitivity (1.45") B. Insert fiber ends into each port,
3.0 mm 17.1 mm 19.8 mm
Adjustment
(0.12") (0.67") (0.78")
as far as they will go. B
C. Slide the fiber clip closed,
locking fibers into position.

Quick-Disconnect Models
Model Suffix Q Model Suffix Q5 Model Suffix Q7 Model Suffix Q8
† Slot for (e.g. QS186EQ) (e.g. QS186EQ5) (e.g. QS186EQ7) (e.g. QS186EQ8)
CV Models: Fiber Clip
33.2 mm (1.31")

M18 x 1 Jam Nut 41.5 mm

49 mm
Packing List: M3 Hardware Packet Contents: (1.63")
(1.93")
Sensor 24.2 mm 2 – M3 x 0.5 x 20 mm SS Screw
M18 x 1 jam nut (0.95")
2 – M3 x 0.5 SS Hex Nut
M3 hardware packet 150 mm (6")
2 – M3 SS Washer Euro-style Integral
English installation sheet, P/N 63687 8.0 mm 150 mm (6") Pigtail 4-pin Integral
(0.32") Pico-style Pico-Style QD 4-pin
Multi-language installation sheet, P/N 63689 Pigtail Euro-Style QD

Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, U.S.A.

www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: 763.544.3164
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Performance Curves
Excess Gain Beam-Pattern Excess Gain Beam-Pattern
1000 1000
QS186E and QS18...CV15
E QS18...R QS186E and QS18...R E
X 750 mm 30 in QS18...CV15
Opposed Mode Opposed Mode X Convergent Mode
6 mm .24 in
C 500 mm 20 in C Convergent Mode
100 4 mm .16 in
E E 100
250 mm 10 in
S S 2 mm .08 in
S 0 0
S 0 0
250 mm 10 in
10 2 mm .08 in
G G 10
500 mm 20 in
A A 4 mm .16 in
I 750 mm 30 in I 6 mm .24 in
N N
1 0 4m 8m 12 m 16 m 20 m 1

Convergent*
0 10 mm 20 mm 30 mm 40 mm 50 mm
0.1 m 1m 10 m 100 m 12 ft 26 ft 40 ft 52 ft 66 ft
1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm 0.4 in 0.8 in 1.2 in 1.6 in 2.0 in
Opposed

0.3 ft 3.3 ft 33 ft 330 ft

DISTANCE 0.04 in 0.4 in 4.0 in 40.0 in
DISTANCE
DISTANCE DISTANCE
1000 1000
QS186EB and QS18...CV45
E QS18...RB E
QS186EB and QS18...RB QS18...CV45
X 450 mm 18 in X Convergent Mode 6 mm .24 in
Opposed Mode Opposed Mode
C 300 mm 12 in
C Convergent Mode
100 100 4 mm .16 in
E E
S 150 mm 6 in S 2 mm .08 in
S 0 0 S 0 0

10 150 mm 6 in 2 mm .08 in
G G 10
A 300 mm 12 in A 4 mm .16 in
I 450 mm 18 in I 6 mm .24 in
N N
1 0 .75 m 1.5 m 2.25 m 3.0 m 3.75 m 1
0 15 mm 30 mm 45 mm 60 mm 75 mm
0.01 m 0.1 m 1m 10 m 2.5 ft 5 ft 7.5 ft 10 ft 12.5 ft 1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm 0.6 in 1.2 in 1.8 in 2.4 in 3.0 in
0.03 ft 0.33 ft 3.3 ft 33 ft 0.04 in 0.4 in 4.0 in 40.0 in
DISTANCE DISTANCE
DISTANCE DISTANCE
1000 1000
QS18...LP QS18...D
E E
Retroreflective Mode QS18...LP QS18...D
X 30 mm 1.2 in X Diffuse Mode 6 mm .24 in
C
Polarized Retro

C Diffuse Mode
20 mm 0.8 in 100 4 mm .16 in
100 Retroreflective Mode E
E
10 mm 0.4 in S 2 mm .08 in
S with BRT-84 Reflector
S with BRT-84 Reflector 0 0 S 0 0
10 mm 0.4 in 10 2 mm .08 in
G 10 G
A 20 mm 0.8 in A 4 mm .16 in
I 30 mm 1.2 in I 6 mm .24 in
N N
1 0 .75 m 1.5 m 2.25 m 3.0 m 3.75 m 1
0 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm 400mm 500 mm
0.01 m 0.1 m 1m 10 m 2.5 ft 5 ft 7.5 ft 10 ft 12.5 ft 1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm 4.0 in 8.0 in 12.0 in 16.0 in 20.0 in
Diffuse*

0.03 ft 0.33 ft 3.3 ft 33 ft 0.04 in 0.4 in 4.0 in 40.0 in

DISTANCE DISTANCE
DISTANCE DISTANCE
1000 1000
QS18...LV QS18...DB
E E
Retroreflective Mode QS18...LV
X 150 mm 6 in X Diffuse Mode 30 mm
QS18...DB 1.2 in
Retroreflective Mode
C C Diffuse Mode
100 100 mm 4 in 100
E E 20 mm 0.8 in
S 50 mm
with BRT-84 Reflector
2 in S 10 mm 0.4 in
S
Retro

S 0 0 0 0
50 mm 2 in 10
G 10 G 10 mm 0.4 in
with BRT-84 Reflector
A 100 mm 4 in A 20 mm 0.8 in
I 150 mm 6 in
I
30 mm 1.2 in
N N
1 1
0 1.5 m 3.0 m 4.5 m 6.0 m 7.5 m 0 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm 400mm 500 mm
0.01 m 0.1 m 1m 10 m 5 ft 10 ft 15 ft 20 ft 25 ft 1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm
0.04 in 0.4 in 4.0 in 40.0 in 4.0 in 8.0 in 12.0 in 16.0 in 20.0 in
0.03 ft 0.33 ft 3.3 ft 33 ft
DISTANCE DISTANCE
DISTANCE DISTANCE
1000
QS18...W
E
X 30 mm
QS18...W 1.2 in
Divergent
C Diffuse Mode Divergent
100 20 mm 0.8 in
E Diffuse Mode
Divergent*

S 10 mm 0.4 in
S 0 0

G 10 10 mm 0.4 in
A 20 mm 0.8 in
I
30 mm 1.2 in
N
1
0 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm 100 mm
1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm
0.8 in 1.6 in 2.4 in 3.2 in 4.0 in
0.04 in 0.4 in 4.0 in 40.0 in
DISTANCE DISTANCE

*Performance based on 90% reflectance white test card

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www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: 763.544.3164
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Performance Curves, continued
Excess Gain Beam-Pattern Excess Gain Beam-Pattern
1000 1000
QS18...FF50 QS18..FP

Opposed Plastic Fibers

E E QS18..FP
Fixed Field - 50 mm

X Fixed-Field X
C C QS18..FP
Opposed Mode 60 mm 2.4 in
100 100 QS18..FP
E E Plastic Fibers
S S 40 mm PIT66U 1.6 in
S S 20 mm 0.8 in
PIT46U
G 10
N/A 10
PIT66U Fiber 0 0
G
20 mm 0.8 in
A A PIT46U Fiber
I I 40 mm 1.6 in
Opposed Mode
N N 60 mm Plastic Fibers 2.4 in
1 1
0.1 mm 1.0 mm 10.0 mm 100 mm 1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm 0 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm 250 mm
0.004 in 0.04 in 0.4 in 4.0 in .04 in .40 in 4.0 in 40 in 2 in 4 in 6 in 8 in 10 in

DISTANCE DISTANCE DISTANCE

1000 1000

Bifurcated Plastic Fibers*

QS18...FF100 QS18..FP
Fixed Field - 100 mm

E E QS18..FP
X Fixed-Field X Diffuse Mode
C C Plastic Fibers QS18..FP
100 100
E E 30 mm QS18..FP 1.2 in
S S 20 mm
Diffuse Mode
0.8 in
PBT66U Fiber Plastic Fibers
S S 10 mm PBT66U 0.4 in

10
N/A 0 0
G G 10
A A 10 mm 0.4 in
PBT46U
I I 20 mm 0.8 in
N N PBT46U Fiber
30 mm 1.2 in
1 1
0.1 mm 1.0 mm 10.0 mm 100 mm .1 mm 1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 0 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm 100 mm
0.004 in 0.04 in 0.4 in 4.0 in .004 in .04 in .4 in 4 in 0.8 in 1.6 in 2.4 in 3.2 in 4.8 in
DISTANCE DISTANCE DISTANCE

1000
QS18F
Opposed Glass Fibers*

E
X
C Opposed Mode
75 mm
QS18F 3 in
100 Glass Fibers
E Opposed Mode
S 50 mm 2 in
S IT23S Fibers 25 mm 1 in
w/L9 lenses
0 IT13S IT23S 0
G 10
25 mm 1 in
A
I IT13S IT23S 50 mm 2 in
Fibers Fibers
N 75 mm 3 in
1
.01 m .1 m 1m 10 m 0 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm 400 mm 500 mm
.033 ft .33 ft 3.3 ft 33 ft 4 in 8 in 12 in 16 in 20 in

DISTANCE DISTANCE

1000
Bifurcated Glass Fibers*

QS18F
E
X Diffuse Mode
C Glass Fibers
100 1.9 mm 0.075 in
E QS18F
S 1.3 mm Diffuse Mode 0.050 in
S 0.65 mm 0.025 in
BT23S Fiber 0 BT13S BT23S 0
G 10
0.65 mm 0.025 in
A
I 1.3 mm 0.050 in
N BT13S Fiber
1.9 mm 0.075 in
1
1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm 0 7.5 mm 15 mm 22.5 mm 30 mm 37.5 mm
.04 in .4 in 4 in 40 in 0.3 in 0.6 in 0.9 in 1.2 in 1.5 in

DISTANCE DISTANCE

*Performance based on 90% reflectance white test card

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Hookups
QS18 Sensors with QS18 Sensors with 4-Pin Pico-Style Pin-out 4-Pin Euro-Style Pin-out
NPN (Sinking) Outputs PNP (Sourcing) Outputs (Cable Connector Shown) (Cable Connector Shown)
wh (2)
bu (3) bn (1) Black Wire White Wire
- + (1) bn
bn (1) 10-30V dc bu (3) 10-30V dc
+ - Blue Wire Brown Wire
bk (4) bk (4) Load bu (3)
Load
wh (2) wh (2) (4) bk
Load Load

QS18 Emitters
bn +
10-30V dc
bu –

Lift to Open Ports

Installing Fibers Cutting Ports

4-Large
Unterminated Plastic Fiber Cutting Procedure 2-Small
Unterminated plastic fibers are designed to be cut by the user to the length required
for the application. To facilitate cutting, a Banner model PFC-1 cutting device is
supplied with the fiber. Cut the fiber as follows:

1) Locate the “control end” of the fiber (the unfinished end). Determine the length of
fiber required for the application. If using a bifurcated fiber, separate the two halves Use small ports Use large ports
of the fiber at least 2" beyond the fiber cutting location. Lift the top (blade) of the for fiber sizes: for fiber sizes:
cutter to open the cutting ports. Insert one of the control ends through one of the • 0.25 mm (0.01") • 0.75 mm (0.03")
cutting ports on the PFC-1 cutter so that the excess fiber protrudes from the back of • 0.5 mm (0.02") • 1.0 mm (0.04")
the cutter. • 1.5 mm (0.06")

2) Double-check the fiber length, and close the cutter until the fiber is cut. Using a Figure 1. PFC-1 plastic fiber cutter
different cutting port, cut the second control end to the required length. To ensure a (supplied with fiber)
clean cut each time, do not use a cutting port more than once.
A C
3) Gently wipe the cut ends of the fiber with a clean, dry cloth to remove any
contamination. Do not use solvents or abrasives on any exposed optical fiber.

Plastic Fiber Installation B

A) Unlock the fiber gripper as shown in Figure 2. If 0.25 mm or 0.5 mm core fibers are
being used, slide the small fiber adapters onto the fibers, flush with the fiber ends.
B) Gently insert the prepared plastic fiber ends into the ports, as far as they will go. Figure 2. Installing plastic fibers
C) Slide the fiber gripper back to lock, as shown in Figure 2.
Retaining Clip
Glass Fiber Installation
A) Install the O-ring (supplied with the fiber) on each end, as shown in the drawing.
B) While pressing the fiber ends firmly into the portson the front of the sensor, slide the O-ring
U-shaped retaining clip (supplied with the sensor) into the slot in the sensor’s barrel,
until it snaps into place.

Figure 3. Installing glass fibers

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Euro-Style Quick-Disconnect Cables Pico-Style Quick-Disconnect Cables
Style Model Length Dimensions Style Model Length Dimensions

ø 10 mm max.
ø 15 mm (0.4")
MQDC-406 2 m (6.5')
4-Pin (0.6") 4-Pin
MQDC-415 5 m (15') PKG4-2 2 m (6.5')
Straight Straight
MQDC-430 9 m (30') 44 mm max. M12 x 1
28 mm max.
(1.7")
(1.1")

38 mm max.
(1.5")
27.9 mm
(1.10")

4-Pin MQDC-406RA 2 m (6.5') 38 mm max. 4-Pin

14.6 mm
Right- MQDC-415RA 5 m (15') (1.5") Right- PKW4-2 2 m (6.5') (0.57")
angle MQDC-430RA 9 m (30') angle
ø 8.3 mm
M12 x 1 (0.33")
ø 15 mm
(0.6")

Retroreflective Targets Plastic and Glass Fiber Optics

See the Accessories section of your current Banner Photoelectric

Sensors catalog for complete information. See the Accessories section
of your current Banner
NOTE: Polarized sensors require corner cube type retroreflective
Photoelectric Sensors catalog for
targets only.
complete information.

WORLD-BEAM QS18 Mounting Brackets

• 12-gauge, stainless steel
SMB18A SMB312S • Stainless steel 2-axis, side-mounting bracket
• Right-angle mounting bracket

* Use 4 mm (#8) screws 18.5 mm R 24.1 mm

to mount bracket. (0.73") (0.95")
R 5.1 mm
Drill screw holes (0.20")
24.2 mm (0.95") apart.
15°
(2)
30° 25.4 mm CL 31.8 mm
(1.25")
(1.00")
30 mm 20°
(1.2")
41 mm ø 3.05 mm Slot
(1.6") ø 3.05 mm (0.120")
(0.120")
R 3.1 mm
R 24.2 mm 46 mm (0.12") (2)
90° 20.1 mm
(0.95")
4.6 mm*
(1.8") Refer to your current Banner (0.79")
10° (TYP)
(0.18") Photoelectrics catalog for more
2.5 mm 4.32 mm
ø 4.6 mm* mounting bracket options (0.10")
45.5 mm 20.3 mm
(0.80") (0.170") Slot (2)
(0.18") 7.6 mm (1.79")
(0.30")

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WARRANTY: Banner Engineering Corp. warrants its products to be free from defects for one year. Banner Engineering Corp.
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.

WARNING . . . Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection

Never use these products as sensing devices for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to serious injury or death.
These sensors do NOT include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow their use in personnel safety applications. A
sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an energized or de-energized sensor output condition. Consult your current Banner Safety Products
catalog for safety products which meet OSHA, ANSI and IEC standards for personnel protection.

P/N 63908 rev. F

Banner Engineering Corp., 9714 Tenth Ave. No., Minneapolis, MN 55441 • Phone: 763.544.3164 • www.bannerengineering.com • Email: sensors@bannerengineering.com