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WORLD-BEAM QS18

63908

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Miniature self-contained photoelectric sensors in universal housing

• Easily fits (or retrofits) almost any mounting situation

• Exceptional optical performance, comparable to larger “MINI-style” or barrel
sensors

• 10 to 30 V 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 ft) or 9 m (30 ft) cable or 150 mm (6 inch) Pico-style pigtail QD

To order the 9 m (30 ft) cable model, add suffix "W/30" to the cabled model number.
QD Models. For 4-pin integral Euro-style QD, add suffix “Q8” (e.g., QS186EQ8). For 4-pin

integral Pico-style QD, add suffix “Q7” (e.g., QS186EQ7). For 4-pin 150 mm (6") Euro­style pigtail, add suffix “Q5” (e.g., QS186EQ5). For 4-pin 150 mm (6") Pico-style pigtail,
add suffix “Q” (e.g., QS186EQ).

Opposed Mode Model Range Output

Effective beam: 13 mm (0.5 inch)

Effective beam: 13 mm (0.5 inch)

Polarized Retroreflective Mode Model Range Output

630 nm Visible Red

Retroreflective Mode Model Range Output

628 nm Visible Red QS18VN6LV

QS186EV (624 nm Visible Red)
QS186E (940 nm Infrared) N/A
QS18VN6R NPN
QS18VP6R PNP
QS186EB (940 nm Infrared)
QS18VN6RB NPN

QS18VP6RB PNP

QS18VN6LP

QS18VP6LP PNP

QS18VP6LV PNP

20 m (66 ft)

3 m (10 ft)

3.5 m (12 ft)

6.5 m (21 ft)

N/A

N/A

NPN

NPN

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Convergent Mode Model Range Output

630 nm Visible Red

QS18VN6CV15
QS18VP6CV15 PNP
QS18VN6CV45
QS18VP6CV45 PNP

16 mm (0.63 ft)

43 mm (1.7
inches)

NPN

NPN

Diffuse Mode Model Range Output

940 nm Infrared QS18VN6D

NPN

QS18VP6D PNP

450 mm (18
inches)

QS18VN6DB (Diffuse, wide) NPN

QS18VP6DB (Diffuse, wide) PNP

Divergent Mode Model Range Output

940 nm Infrared QS18VN6W

NPN

100 mm (4

QS18VP6W PNP

inches)

Fixed Field Mode Model Range Output

660 nm Visible Red

QS18VN6FF50
QS18VP6FF50 PNP
QS18VN6FF100
QS18VP6FF100 PNP

50 mm (2 inches)

100 mm (4
inches)

NPN

NPN

Plastic Fiber Optic Mode Model Range Output

660 nm Visible Red QS18VN6FP

NPN

Range varies by sensing

QS18VP6FP PNP

mode and fiber optics
used

Glass Fiber Optic Mode Model Range Output

940 nm Infrared QS18VN6F

NPN

Range varies by sensing

QS18VP6F PNP

mode and fiber optics
used

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Model Suffix E, EV, R, and FF

15.0 mm
(0.59")

31.0 mm
(1.22")

3.0 mm
(0.12")

17.1 mm
(0.67")

24.1 mm
(0.95")

35.0 mm
(1.38")

Yellow

LED

Green
LED

Ø3.3 mm (0.13")
Max. torque 0.6 Nm (5 in-lbs)

Model Suffix EB, RB

3.0 mm
(0.12")

21.1 mm
(0.82")

Model Suffix DB, W

3.0 mm

(0.12")

21.1 mm
(0.82")

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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.

Specifications

Supply Voltage

10 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
FF Mode: 160 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 on sensor top:
Green solid: Power on
Amber solid: Light sensed
Green flashing: Output overloaded
Amber flashing: Marginal excess gain (1 to 1.5x excess gain)
Prior to date code 0223, the output indicator was red.

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 Pico­style or Euro-style QD, 4-pin Pico-style or Euro-style 150 mm (6 in)
pigtail QD, depending on model

Dimensions and Features

Models E, EV, R, and FF

Models EB and RB Models DB and W

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
Off-state Leakage Current (All others): less than 50 μA @ 30V dc
ON-state Saturation Voltage: less than 1 V @ 10 mA; less than 1.5 V @
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: 850 microseconds ON/OFF
All others: 600 microseconds ON/OFF
NOTE: 100 millisecond delay on power-up; outputs do not conduct
during this time

Environmental

IEC IP67; NEMA 6

Operating Conditions

Temperature: –20 °C to 70 °C (–4 °F to 158 °F)
Relative Humidity: 90% @ 50 °C (non-condensing)

Certifications

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