Banner TM18 User Manual

TM18 Series Sensors

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10 mm

0.4"

100 mm4"1000 mm

40"

1 mm

0.04"

1000

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DISTANCE

TM18D

Diffuse Mode

625 mm

25"

500 mm

20"

375 mm

15"

250 mm

10"

125 mm

5"

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20 mm

40 mm

60 mm

20 mm

40 mm

60 mm

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0.8"

1.6"

2.4"

0.8"

1.6"

2.4"

DISTANCE

TM18D

Diffuse Mode

3.75 m

12.8'

3.0 m
10'

2.25 m

7.5'

1.5 m
5'

0.75 m

2.5'

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20 mm

40 mm

60 mm

20 mm

40 mm

60 mm

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0.8"

1.6"

2.4"

0.8"

1.6"

2.4"

DISTANCE

TM18LP

Polarized Retroreflective

with BRT-84 Reflector

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10

1

TM18LP

Polarized Retroreflective

with BRT-84 Reflector

0.01 m
.033'

0.1 m
.33'

1 m

3.3'

10 m

33'

1000

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Feb 2013

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Self-contained dc-operated photoelectric sensors in a robust metal housing

Features

• Robust die-cast nickel-plated housing with sealed membrane switch is designed to
meet IEC IP67 requirements

• Excellent immunity to noise, including high-speed-switching fluorescent lamps and
EMI (electromagnetic interference)

• Simple single-button setup procedure

• Selectable light operate/dark operate (push-button toggle)

• Models with selectable NPN or PNP operation (see hookups) or dedicated single
NPN or PNP output; 300mA current rating

• Enhanced optical crosstalk avoidance

Models

Sensing Range Model Range Cable* Output

Diffuse

880 nm
Infrared

TM18BM6D

TM18N6DQP

500 mm

(19")

2 m (6.5')

4-wire PVC

cable

4-pin

Euro-style

Selectable

NPN or

PNP

NPN

Excess Gain Beam Pattern

Data taken at 25°

C

150 mm (6")
polyurethane

TM18P6DQP

(PUR)

PNP

pigtail QD

660 nm

Visible Red

TM18BM6LP

TM18N6LPQP

3 m

(10')

See

Note (1)

2 m (6.5')

4-wire PVC

cable

4-pin

Euro-style

150 mm (6")

Selectable

NPN or

PNP

NPN

polyurethane

Polarized Retroreflective

TM18P6LPQP

(PUR)

pigtail QD

PNP

* For selectable NPN/PNP models, other cable/connector options are available:

• 9 m cable: add suffix “W/30” to the model number (e.g., TM18BM6D W/30)

• 4-pin Euro-style integral QD: add suffix “Q” to the model number (e.g., TM18BM6DQ)

(1) Retroreflective range is specified using one model BRT-84 reflector. Actual sensing range may be more or less than specified, depending

upon efficiency and reflective area of the reflector(s) in use. For example, using a BRT-92x92C reflector will increase range to 5 m.

WARNING . . .

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.

Printed in USA 04/05 P/N 69857 rev. E

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

Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection

TM18 Series Sensors – 

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Self-Contained Photoelectric Sensors in a Metal Housing

Sensor Configuration

Configuring the TM18 sensor is easy, using one push-button switch on the sensor
housing. Set the sensor for application sensing conditions using Dark SET, or toggle
between Light Operate or Dark Operate sensing with the same button.

Dark SET allows the sensor to maximize the signal-to-noise ratio without setting
multiple targets. With Dark SET, the sensor learns the darkest condition. For diffuse
models, this is typically the area behind the object to be sensed. For LP models, this is
typically the object to be sensed.

Retroreflective Mode

Target

Target
Object
Present

Figure 1. Dark sensing condition

Diffuse Mode

Target
Object
Absent

Dark SET Procedure

• Diffuse mode: Remove object to be sensed from sensor’s field of view.
Retroreflective mode: Place object to be sensed between the retroreflector and the

sensor.

• Press push button approximately 2 seconds; Signal LED flashes yellow/green.

• Release button; LED stops flashing when programming is complete.

Light Operate/Dark Operate Select

Select Light Operate (output conducts when object is present) or Dark Operate (output
conducts when object is absent) using the push button to toggle between the
selections. Toggling the sensing mode does not affect the sensor’s gain.

• Press push button approximately 10 seconds; release push button.

• Signal LED flashes yellow/green, followed by 5 flashes of 1 color to designate current
selection:
5 green flashes = Light Operate
5 yellow flashes = Dark Operate

Sensor Condition Power LED Signal LED

RUN Mode

Signal Absent ON OFF

Signal Present ON Yellow

SET Mode

Toggled to Light Operate ON Final 5 flashes – green

Toggled to Dark Operate ON Final 5 flashes – yellow

Figure 2.  Indicator status during RUN and TEACH modes

2      P/N 69857 rev. E 

ON Flashes yellow/green during configuration

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

www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: [phone]

TM18 Series Sensors – 

TM18BM6DQ

SET

SIGNALPOWER

10-30

V dc

300mA
max
load

40mA

30.0 mm
(1.18")

30.0 mm
(1.18")

15.0 mm
(0.59")

54.0 mm
(2.13")

41.0 mm
(1.61")

Green Power LED

Bi-Color Yellow/Green Signal LED 

SET Button

Cable or 
150 mm (6") 
polyurethane (PUR)
pigtail QD

17 mm

(0.7")

15 mm

(0.6")

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Self-Contained Photoelectric Sensors in a Metal Housing

Specifications

Supply Voltage

10 to 30V dc (10% maximum ripple) at less than 40 mA, exclusive of load
Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages

Output Configuration Solid-state selectable models:

Dedicated single-output models:

NPN or PNP (current sinking or sourcing); depending on hookup

NPN or PNP (current sinking or sourcing); depending on model

Rating: 300 mA maximum output at 25°C
Off-state leakage current: NPN less than 100 µA @ 30V dc

PNP less than 300 µA @ 30V dc

ON-state saturation voltage:

less than 1V @ 10 mA; less than 1.5V @ 300 mA

Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or short circuit of outputs

Output Response

3 milliseconds ON/OFF
NOTE: 300 millisecond delay on power-up; outputs do not conduct during this time

Repeatability

Adjustments

300 microseconds maximum

Push-button dark SET, light/dark operate toggle
NPN/PNP selected via hookup

Indicators

2 LED indicators:
Power ON/OFF (green)
Signal (bi-color yellow/green)

Construction

Copper/nickel-plated zinc alloy housing; rated IEC IP67; NEMA 6

Connections 2 m (6.5') 4-wire PVC cable, 9 m (30') PVC cable, 4-pin Euro-style integral QD, or 4-pin Euro-style 150 mm

(6") polyurethane pigtail QD, depending on model (see model listing on page 1)

Operating Conditions

Temperature: -20° to +55° C (-4° to +132° F)
Relative Humidity: 90% @ 50° C (non-condensing)

Certifications

Dimensions and Features

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

www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: [phone]

    P/N 69857 rev. E 3 

TM18 Series Sensors

White

Blue

Black

Brown

Gray

M12 x 1

ø 15 mm

(0.6")

44 mm max.

(1.7")

38 mm max.

(1.5")

M12 x 1

ø 15 mm

(0.6")

38 mm max.

(1.5")

25.4 mm
(1.00")

25.4 mm
(1.00")

ø15.3 mm
(60.3")

ø18.3 mm

(0.72")

17.25 mm
(68.0)

12.0 mm

2.0 mm
(0.08")

19.3 mm
(76.0)

M18

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+

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10-30V dc

NPN

-

+

Load

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bn

wh

10-30V dc

PNP

-

+

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10-30V dc

Load

N/C

NPN

-

+

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10-30V dc

Load

N/C

PNP

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of charge, any product of its manufacture which, at the time it is returned to the factory, is found to have been defective during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover damage or liability for
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  –  Self-Contained Photoelectric Sensors in a Metal Housing

Hookups

Selectable-Output Models

NOTE: QD model hookups are functionally identical.

Quick-Disconnect Cables

Style Model Length Dimensions

4-pin
straight

4-pin
right­angle

MQDC-406 
MQDC-415 
MQDC-430

MQDC-406RA 
MQDC-415RA 
MQDC-430RA

2 m (6.5')

5 m (15')
9 m (30')

2 m (6.5')

5 m (15')
9 m (30')

Accessories

SMBT18Y

Dedicated-Output Models

• Die-cast bracket

• Accommodates Euro-style QD connectors and
cabled sensor models

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.

P/N 69857 rev. E

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