Banner U-Gage Ultrasonic Sensor User Manual

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U-GAGE®ULTRASONIC

Sensors

ULTRASONIC

Banner U-GAGE®ultrasonic sensors solve difficult applications in your plant.

Ultrasonic sensors that think as well as they hear.

Banner has reinvented ultrasonic sensing to be infinitely more accurate, versatile and effective in solving some of the nastiest applications you face. We have applied our industry-leading photoelectric sensor technologies to a new line of advanced ultrasonic sensors. If you’ve never tried ultrasonic sensors, or if you’ve tried them unsuccessfully before, try them again. You’ll find our U-GAGE sensors to be the most advanced and capable ultrasonics ever.

Superior measurement accuracy with microprocessor control.

U-GAGE sensors offer incredible accuracy with resolutions from 0.1% to 0.25% of the sensing distance to solve tough measurement applications never before possible. Our sophisticated microprocessor control and proprietary firmware ensures consistent sensing performance in a wide variety of applications.

So versatile, a single sensor can solve thousands of applications.

U-GAGE technology allows you to set an infinite number of ranges and sensing windows with a single sensor by simply pushing a button. Now you can inventory one or two sensors that replace literally hundreds of olderstyle, fixed-range sensors. You can also choose from numerous housing styles that fit your application and preference. Models are available with multiple outputs, including some that offer both analog and discrete outputs in the same sensor!

Survives the environment and your most difficult sensing applications.

Banner U-GAGE sensors are leakproof and designed to withstand extremely hostile environments including outdoor use, with ratings up to IP67 and NEMA 6P. They are also inherently immune to target color differences and high-power light interference —even sunlight won’t affect their performance. They are immume to all light reflections, making them perfect for problematic clear-material sensing applications.

Custom Sensing Window

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MIN range MAX range

Sensing Window

Near Limit

Far Limit

U-GAGE®: The industry’s most advanced ultrasonic sensing features.

A new innovation in programming versatility and ease-of-use.

Now setting an infinite number of sensing ranges and windows is simple! With a push button right on the sensor housing or the turn of a screw, Banner ultrasonic sensors offer selectable negative or positive slope for analog sensing. Users can also choose from a variety of options for ON/OFF or High/Low level control. A remote programming option is available that can also be used to disable the push buttons to prevent unwanted tampering.

Use an ultrasonic sensor when

your application requires:

Wide choice of ranges and unique retrosonic mode.

Available in models with sensing ranges from 30 mm to 8 m and sensing resolution from 0.1% to 0.25% of the total sensing distance, their sophisticated microprocessor design ensures consistent performance across the entire sensing range, even with changing ambient conditions. Many models feature a retrosonic mode: the sensor is taught a distinct point within its sensing range and will detect any object regardless of shape, size or reflective angle that crosses between the sensor face and the taught point.

Temperature compensation.

Because the speed of sound changes 1.8% per 10°C, many Banner ultrasonic sensor models feature special temperature compensation circuitry to stabilize window limit trip points for applications where the ambient operating temperatures will vary.

• Precise user-defined sensing windows.

• Reliable background suppression proximity sensing.

• Positive clear-object detection.

• High accuracy in wet or dirty environments.

• Liquid level measurement.

• Immunity to surface color changes.

• Accurate detection of highly reflective targets.

• Reliable operation in high glare or sunlight.

Use an optical sensing method

if your application requires:

• A visible sensing spot on the target.

• Operation in a windy environment.

• Operation in high temperature gradients.

• Sensing through a sight glass as in a vacuum environment.

• Small spot or target size detection.

• Sensing of an angled surface.

• Fast, sub-millisecond response time.

• Accurate detection of low-density materials.

Visit www

.bannerengineering.com for a complete listing of

available optical sensing solutions.

Banner gives you the widest selection of ultrasonic models and features.

Model Housing Range

QT50U

Long-Range

Programmable

75 kHz

S18U

Compact 18 mm

Threaded Barrel

300 kHz

T30U

Compact 30 mm

Threaded Barrel

Short Range:

228 kHz

Long Range:

128 kHz

Q45U

Medium-Range Programmable

Short Range:

230 kHz

Long Range:

128 kHz

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200 mm 8 m

MIN MAX

Custom Sensing Window

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300 mm MAX

30 mm MIN

Custom Sensing Windows

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150 mm 1 m

MIN MAX

Custom Sensing Windows

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300 mm 2 m

MIN MAX

Custom Sensing Window

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100 mm 1.4 m

MIN MAX

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250 mm 3 m

MIN MAX

Custom Sensing Window(s)

Custom Sensing Window

Output Configuration

Dual

Discrete

Analog

Discrete

Analog

Dual

Discrete

Analog

Discrete

Analog

Bipolar-NPNand PNP

and

Bipolar-NPN and PNP

Both NPN

Both PNP

0 to 10V dc

4 to 20 mA

0 to 10V dc

4 to 20 mA

Both NPN

Both PNP

NPN or PNP 0 to 10V dc

4 to 20 mA

0 to 10V dc

4 to 20 mA

Q45UR

Short-Range

Remote Head

Custom Sensing Window

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250 mm MAX

50 mm MIN

400 kHz

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T18U

300 mm

1 ms Response

Medium-Range

Opposed

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600 mm

2 ms Response

230 kHz

Selectable via dip switch. 2Selectable via wiring. 3By model. 4Icons represent fastest response time for product.

Discrete

Analog

Bipolar-NPN and PNP

0 to 10V dc

4 to 20 mA

Complementary

NPN or PNP

(1 N.O. 1 N.C.)

Response Time

Temperature

Compensation

& Effect

Analog

Linearity

Ratings & Operating

Conditions

High/Low

Limit

Control

TEACH

Program-

ming

LED Signal

Strength

Indication

Supply

Voltage

Data Sheet

Reference

Short-Range:

48 ms

Short-Range:

48 ms

Short-Range: 20, 40,

160, or 640 ms

Short-Range:

40 to 1,280 ms

100, 400, 800

or 1,600 ms

100, 500, 1100

or 2,300 ms

2.5 or 30 ms

5 ms

Long-Range:

96 ms

Long-Range:

96 ms

Long-Range: 40, 80,

320, or 1,280 ms

Long-Range:

80 to 2,560 ms

Yes

Uncompensated: 0.2% of sensing distance/°C

Compensated: 0.02% of sensing distance/°C

Yes

0.02% of sensing distance/°C

0.2% of sensing distance/°C

Yes

Uncompensated: 0.2% of sensing distance/°C

Compensated: 0.05%

of sensing distance/°C

N/A

IP67, NEMA 6P

Yes

10 to 30V dc

110112

-20° to +70°C

0.2%

of full scale

N/A

Slow:

0.5 mm Fast:

1.0 mm

N/A

IP67, NEMA 6P

-20° to +60°C

IP67, NEMA 6P

N/A

Yes

70137

108964

Yes

10 to 30V dc

110738

Yes

12 to 24V

59200

-20° to +70°C

0.5%

N/A

15 to 24V dc

57438

of full scale

Short-Range:

N/A

IP67, NEMA 6P

Yes

12 to 24V dc

-25° to +70°C

1.0%

N/A

15 to 24V dc

of full scale

44177

Long-Range:

48454

Short-Range:

47818

Long-Range:

48456

40 or 160 ms

10 to 320 ms

1 ms or 2 ms

Yes

0.05% of sensing

distance/°C

N/A

1.0%

of full scale

N/A

Controller:

IP67, NEMA 6P

Sensor:

IP65, NEMA 4

-25° to +70°C

IP67, NEMA 6P

Yes

12 to 24V dc

15 to 24V dc

12 to 30V dc

59321

59323

40124

-40° to +70°C

U-GAGE

U-GAGE®QT50U: A versatile, programmable sensor with a long 8 meter range.

QT50U: A versatile, programmable sensor with a long 8 meter range.

Long range, small dead zone.

QT50U Series ultrasonic sensors feature an extended sensing range of up to 8 m. Its 200 mm minimum sensing distance is the industry’s shortest for a long-range ultrasonic product.

Microprocessor TEACH.

Advanced microprocessor TEACH-mode programming simplifies setup and offers added application flexibility. Configuration is easy via two push buttons located on the sensor or through a remote TEACH wire, which can also be used to disable the push buttons to prevent unwanted tampering. An 8-pin DIP switch located on the back of the unit enables a temperature compensation feature, providing the highest accuracy across a wide variety of temperature variations.

Retrosonic mode.

Reduce inherent ultrasonic dead zone to zero by selecting the QT50U’s retrosonic mode. The sensor is taught a distinct point and will detect any object regardless of shape, size or reflective angle that passes between the sensor face and the taught point.

Independently adjustable sensing windows for near and far limits.

The QT50U discrete model offers extraordinary versatility with two independent near and far limits per output, making it well suited for applications where high and low media level monitoring is required. Analog models feature Banner’s scaleable analog output. With many possible configurations, just one analog or discrete model can replace virtually hundreds of sensors.

QT50U Model Selection

Models Range Cable Supply Voltage Output Types

QT50UDB

QT50UDBQ

QT50UDBQ6

QT50ULB

QT50ULBQ

QT50ULBQ6

200 mm to 8 m

(8" to 26')

200 mm to 8 m

(8" to 26')

5-wire, 2 m (6.5') cable*

5-pin Mini-style QD**

5-pin Euro-style QD**

5-wire, 2 m (6.5') cable*

5-pin Mini-style QD**

5-pin Euro-style QD**

Unique housing construction.

With the QT50U, all smarts are on board and accessible for configuration either from beneath a sealed cap on the back of the unit or via the exposed push buttons and display. The fully encapsulated housing offers a rugged, leakproof ultrasonic sensing solution for applications involving liquid detection or washdown.

Discrete Outputs

AC sensing solutions on page 11

10 to 30V dc

Analog Output

Dual NPN or PNP

Selectable

0 to 10V dc

4 to 20 mA

Selectable

*9 m (30') cables are available by adding suffix “w/30” to the model number of a cabled sensor (e.g., QT5OUDB w/30).

** A model with a quick-disconnect (QD) connector requires a mating cable, see page 15 for a partial listing of available cables.

U-GAGE

U-GAGE®S18U: A compact ultrasonic sensor with push-button programming.

S18U: A compact ultrasonic sensor with push-button programming.

A high-accuracy, close-range solution.

Offering highly accurate object detection from 30 mm to 300 mm, the S18U reliably detects opaque or translucent objects, is not affected by color and offers programmable background suppression.

Straight

Housing Style

Microprocessor TEACH-mode programming.

The S18U’s microprocessorbased design eliminates the

Power/Signal

Strength

need for potentiometer adjustments. Programming is simplified with a TEACH-mode push button located directly on the sensor housing or via a remote TEACH wire that also may be used to disable the push button to prevent unwanted tampering. Bright LEDs display status during setup and operation.

TEACH Push Button

A built-in temperature compensation feature on all units allows the sensor to self-correct for its environment and maintain the highest sensing accuracy in changing conditions.

S18U Model Selection

Models Range Cable Supply Voltage Output Housing Configuration

TEACH/Output

Indicator

Analog OutputDiscrete Output

Straight or right-angle emitter housings.

The S18U Series features an industry-standard 18 mm threaded barrel design and is available in a straight or right-angle housing, offering the highest flexibility for application integration. Wide ranges of mounting options are available.

Right-Angle

Housing Style

S18UBA

S18UBAQ

S18UBAR

S18UBARQ

S18UUA

S18UUAQ

S18UIA

S18UIAQ

S18UUAR

S18UUARQ

S18UIAR

S18UIARQ

*9 m (30') cables are available by adding suffix “w/30” to the model number of a cabled sensor (e.g., S18UBA w/30).

** A model with a quick-disconnect (QD) connector requires a mating cable, see page 15 for a partial listing of available cables.

30 mm to 300 mm

(1.2" to 11.8")

30 mm to 300 mm

(1.2" to 11.8")

30 mm to 300 mm

(1.2" to 11.8")

5-wire, 2 m (6.5') cable*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

5-wire, 2 m (6.5') cable*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

5-wire, 2 m (6.5') cable*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

5-wire, 2 m (6.5') cable*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

5-wire, 2 m (6.5') cable*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

5-wire, 2 m (6.5') cable*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

10 to 30V dc

Bipolar

NPN and PNP

0 to 10V dc

4 to 20 mA

0 to 10V dc

4 to 20 mA

Straight

Right-Angle

Straight

Right-Angle

U-GAGE

U-GAGE®T30U: The smallest, most versatile 30 mm barrel ultrasonic sensor.

T30U: The smallest, most versatile 30 mm barrel ultrasonic sensor.

Analog & discrete outputs in the same sensor.

The T30U sets new standards for ultrasonic sensor

versatility by including both discrete and analog outputs

in the same unit. Choose a model with either an NPN or

a PNP discrete output, plus a 0 to 10V dc or 4 to 20 mA

sourcing analog output in the same sensor. Now you

can perform both measurement and on-off switching

simultaneously with a single sensor. And both output windows

can be programmed simultaneously or independently, with

either a positive or negative analog output slope.

Push-button TEACH-mode programming is faster, easier and more secure.

The T30U allows you to simply push buttons to set accurate, custom-sized sensing windows and place them anywhere within a 150 mm-to-1 m or 300 mm-to-2 m range.

T30U Model Selection

Dual Discrete Outputs

Models Range Cable Supply Voltage Discrete Output Analog Output

T30UDNA

T30UDNAQ

T30UDPA

T30UDPAQ

T30UDNB

T30UDNBQ

T30UDPB

T30UDPBQ

T30UINA

T30UINAQ

T30UIPA T30UIPAQ T30UUNA

T30UUNAQ

T30UUPA

T30UUPAQ

T30UINB T30UINBQ

T30UIPB T30UIPBQ

T30UUNB

T30UUNBQ

T30UUPB

T30UUPBQ

*9 m (30') cables are available by adding suffix “w/30” to the model number of a cabled sensor (e.g., T30UDNA w/30).

** A model with a quick-disconnect (QD) connector requires a mating cable, see page 15 for a partial listing of available cables.

150 mm to 1 m

(5.9" to 39")

300 mm to 2 m

(11.8" to 79")

150 mm to 1 m

(5.9" to 39")

150 mm to 1 m

(5.9" to 39")

300 mm to 2 m

(11.8" to 79")

300 mm to 2 m

(11.8" to 79")

2 m (6.5')*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

2 m (6.5')*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

2 m (6.5')*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

2 m (6.5')*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

2 m (6.5')*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

2 m (6.5')*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

2 m (6.5')*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

2 m (6.5')*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

2 m (6.5')*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

2 m (6.5')*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

2 m (6.5')*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

2 m (6.5')*

5-pin Euro-style QD**

12 to 24V dc

15 to 24V dc

12 to 24V dc

15 to 24V dc

Analog and Discrete Output

Dual NPN

None

Dual PNP

Dual NPN

None

Dual PNP

NPN

4 to 20 mA

PNP

NPN

0 to 10V dc

PNP

NPN

4 to 20 mA

PNP

NPN

0 to 10V dc

PNP

U-GAGE

U-GAGE®Q45U: Push-button programming for versatility and ease of use.

Q45U: Push-button programming for versatility and ease of use.

Simply push one button to set up operating window

limits from 100 mm to 1.4 m. Microprocessor-controlled, TEACH-mode limits are set by simply placing the target at one of the desired limits and clicking the push button,

Up to 3m

then placing the target at the second limit and clicking again.

NEAR LIMIT

Push the Button

Selectable response modes and times.

Q45U Sensors with discrete output are programmable for either ON/OFF presence

Superior diagnostics.

Three LEDs continuously display

programming and operating status by

indicating POWER ON, OUTPUT OPERATING,

and SIGNAL STRENGTH. A five-segment LED bar graph also indicates the relative position of the target within the sensing window.

detection or HIGH/LOW level control. ON/OFF control mode energizes the solid-state, normally-open (NO) or normally-closed (NC) output when a target is detected within the sensing window or when the target is outside the sensing window. HIGH/LOW mode energizes the output when the first window limit is reached, and the output stays energized until the target reaches the second window limit, meeting the logic needs for fill-level, web tensioning control and similar applications. Response time is also programmable from 20 ms to 2.56 seconds, depending on model, utilizing DIP switches (discrete models) or a potentiometer (analog models) located beneath the sensor’s hinged, sealed polycarbonate cover.

FAR LIMIT

Push the Button

Q45U Model Selection

Models Range Temperature Cable Supply Voltage Output Type

Q45UBB63DA

Q45UBB63DAQ

Q45UBB63DAQ6

Q45UBB63DAC Q45UBB63DACQ Q45UBB63DAQ6

Q45UBB63BC

Q45UBB63BCQ Q45UBB63BCQ6

Q45ULIU64ACR

Q45ULIU64ACRQ

Q45ULIU64ACRQ6

Q45ULIU64BCR

Q45ULIU64BCRQ

Q45ULIU64BCRQ6

*9 m (30') cables are available by adding suffix “w/30” to the model number of a cabled sensor (e.g., Q45UBB63DA w/30).

** A model with a quick-disconnect (QD) connector requires a mating cable, see page 15 for a partial listing of available cables.

100 mm to 1.4 m

4" to 55"

100 mm to 1.4 m

4" to 55"

250 mm to 3 m

9.8" to 118"

100 mm to 1.4 m

4" to 55"

250 mm to 3 m

9.8" to 118"

Compensation

Yes

2 m (6.5')* 5-pin Mini-style QD** 5-pin Euro-style QD**

12 to 24V dc

15 to 24V dc

Analog OutputDiscrete Output

Bipolar

NPN and PNP

0 to 10V dc

4 to 20 mA

(Selectable)

U-GAGE

U-GAGE®Q45UR: Ultra-accurate gauging in compact remote sensing packages.

Q45UR: Ultra-accurate gauging in compact remote sensing packages.

Precise discrete or analog sensing for hard-to-access and difficult applications.

With all the advanced features of the standard Q45U, the Q45UR adds the convenience of a choice of three remote sensing heads to access applications with limited space or difficult environments. High-precision discrete output models can resolve object presence within 0.6 mm at any point from 50 mm to 250 mm with exceptional sensing repeatability: ±0.2% of the sensing distance set point. Analog models feature 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm resolution, with a sensing range of 50 mm to 250 mm. Discrete output models are Bipolar, NPN and PNP, and analog output models are selectable for 0 to 10V dc or 4 to 20 mA output.

Set your own custom sensing “windows” with the push of a button.

With Banner’s push-button programming, you can set your own custom sensing “windows.” On discrete output models, you can set an automatic sensing “window” size of 1, 2, 3, or 4 mm with DIP switches. The sensing distance setpoint, programmed using the push button, becomes the center point of the window. Both discrete and analog Q45UR sensors also allow users to define a custom sensing window ranging from 5 mm to 200 mm and both models have selectable response modes and speeds. The analog output can be set to a positive or negative slope and output response speed is set using the single-turn potentiometer (analog models) or DIP switch (discrete models).

Advanced diagnostics and temperature compensation.

Three LEDs continuously display programming and operating status. The red LED flashes in direct proportion to the received signal strength, to assist in alignment. A yellow LED indicates the target is in the operating window limits and OUTPUTS CONDUCTING. All models also feature a highly visible, 5-segment, moving-dot

red LED, which indicates the relative position of the target within the sensing window. Thermistors in the remote sensing heads compensate for temperature variations, assuring superior accuracy at the sensing point.

18 mm barrels, or compact cubical sensing heads.

The rugged remote sensor heads are available in either a stainless steel or plastic 18 mm diameter threaded barrel housing, or an ultra-compact, Flat-Pak plastic model. They all feature a tough ceramic transducer, and are rated IEC IP65 and NEMA 4. They have a wide operating temperature range: -25° to +70°C (-13° to +158°F).

Q45UR Model Selection

Includes one controller and one sensor head.

Models Cable Sensor Head

Q45UR3BA63CK

Q45UR3BA63CQK

Q45UR3BA63CQ6K

Q45UR3BA63CKS

Q45UR3BA63CQKS

Q45UR3BA63CQ6KS

Q45UR3BA63CKQ

Q45UR3BA63CQKQ

Q45UR3BA63CQ6KQ

Q45UR3LIU64CK

Q45UR3LIU64CQK

Q45UR3LIU64CQ6K

Q45UR3LIU64CKS

Q45UR3LIU64CQKS

Q45UR3LIU64CQ6KS

Q45UR3LIU64CKQ

Q45UR3LIU64CQKQ

Q45UR3LIU64CQ6KQ

*9 m (30') cables are available by adding suffix “w/30” to the model number

of a cabled sensor (e.g., Q45UR3BA63CK w/30).

** A model with a quick-disconnect (QD) connector requires a mating cable,

see page 15 for a partial listing of available cables.

2 m (6.5')* 5-Pin Mini-style QD ** 5-Pin Euro-style QD**

Discrete Output Analog Output

18 mm

Stainless Steel

Barrel

18 mm Plastic

Barrel

Flat-Pak

Plastic

Cubical

18 mm

Stainless Steel

Barrel

18 mm Plastic

Barrel

Flat-Pak

Plastic

Cubical

U-GAGE

U-GAGE®T18U: Ultimate reliability in dual range, opposed ultrasonic sensors.

T18U: Ultimate reliability in dual range, opposed ultrasonic sensors.

Reliable sensing of clear materials.

High frequency acoustic emitter and tuned receiver are ideal for sensing under bright lighting and for reliably detecting clear materials such as glass. They operate from 12 to 30V dc with current-sinking (NPN) or current-sourcing (PNP) complementary outputs to interface with a wide variety of loads.

Popular patented housing.

T-style right-angle sensor package with 18 mm threaded mounting barrel allows more versatile mounting in less space, measures only 40 mm in diameter and 30 mm deep.

Unique signal strength indicator.

Advanced, built-in microprocessor analyzes the signal and controls an indicator LED which flashes in direct proportion to the strength of the sensor’s received signal.

Dual ranges and response times.

Choice of two ranges and two response times in the same units for the ultimate in versatility. Choose a response time of 2 ms and range of 600 mm for longer ranges or simply reverse the polarity and

achieve ultra-fast response of 1 ms with a

300 mm (12") Range

1 ms Response

range of 300 mm for high speed applications such as counting.

600 mm (24") Range

2 ms Response

T18U Model Selection

Models

T186UE

T186UEQ

T18VN6UR

T18VN6URQ

T18VP6UR

T18VP6URQ

NOTE: Sensor pair requires one emitter and one receiver.

AC sensing solutions also available. Go to bannerengineering.com for more information.

Type

Emitter

Receiver

Range

Normal Sensitivity:

600 mm (24")

High Sensitivity:

300 mm (12")

QT50U AC: Long-range sensor.

Available soon. Go to

bannerengineering.com/qt50u

or contact factory for details.

Cable

2 m (6.5 ft)*

4-Pin Euro-style QD**

2 m (6.5 ft)*

4-Pin Euro-style QD**

2 m (6.5 ft)*

4-pin Euro-style QD**

Sonic OMNI-BEAM™: AC & DC piezoelectric sensors.

This proven ultrasonic sensor

features an adjustable sensing

window and 10-element LED

Supply

Voltage

12 to 30V dc

array for easy setup. Models include switched output with ON/OFF and HIGH/ LOW control modes and analog.

Output

Type

—

Complementary

NPN

Complementary

PNP

*9 m (30') cables are available by

adding suffix “w/30” to the model number of a cabled sensor (e.g., T186UE w/30).

** A model with a quick-disconnect

(QD) connector requires a mating cable, see page 15 for a partial listing of available cables.

ULTRA-BEAM™: AC & DC sensors that are low on cost.

This cost-effective long-range (0.5 m to 6 m) ultrasonic

sensing solution features a rugged metal mesh-protected electrostatic transducer and molded PBT polyester housing.

Banner U-GAGE®ultrasonic sensor applications.

MATERIALS HANDLING DETECTION

Product: QT50U Objective: To detect the presence or absence of a target that may include

a non-perpendicular sensing surface.

Sensor Model: QT50U with discrete output. Operation: In materials handling applications, the presence or absence of

diverse targets (for example, pallets) must be sensed reliably. The QT50U can reliably sense targets that do not present a flat, perpendicular sensing surface through its unique retrosonic sensing mode. When a pallet or package of any size or shape is in the sensing location, the sensor does not sense the floor and turns its output ON.

LIQUID LEVEL MEASURING IN CLEAR CONTAINERS

Product: S18U Objective: Measure liquid levels in clear containers. Sensor Models: S18UBAR right-angle and S18UIA straight barrel sensors. Operation: The S18U is ideal for detecting clear objects and measuring

liquid levels, regardless of color or consistency. The unique right-angle housing allows easy fixturing to peer over the sides of a conveyor.

END EFFECTOR POSITION FEEDBACK

Product: S18U Objective: To provide proximity information to an assembly robot control. Sensor Models: S18UIA straight-barrel sensor. Operation: The lightweight ultrasonic sensor communicates to the robot

controller, the distance from the end effector to any object or surface.

LOOP TENSION MONITORING

Product: Q45U Objective: To control web speed by monitoring loop tension. Sensor Model: Q45ULIU64ACR analog sensor. Operation: The analog Q45U ultrasonic sensor uses dual microprocessors

to smooth output response to web movement. The sensor ignores invalid or erratic echoes. The smoothed output reduces stress on motors and motor drives.

Banner U-GAGE®ultrasonic sensor applications.

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OVERHEAD CRANE GUIDANCE

Product: T30U Objective: The T30 sensor is programmed to signal the crane to stop when

the crane is at a preset distance from a load. Remote TEACH-mode response settings for the sensor are applied by a system controller.

Sensor Model: T30UDNB dual-discrete ultrasonic sensor. Operation: A T30U sensor mounted above the conveyor may be used to

detect small differences in product height.

EMPTY COMB VERIFICATION

Product: T18U Objective: Verify that no hard disks remain on the "comb" following the

rinsing procedure.

Sensor Model: T18U opposed ultrasonic sensor pair. Operation: Originally, the hard disk substrates being rinsed in the comb

rinsing machine were aluminum, and it was easy to tell, using standard photoelectric sensors, whether any disks remained in the rack following the rinsing procedure. When clear glass substrates are used, however, an ultrasonic opposed sensor pair can reliably sense whether any disks remain. (Photoelectric clear object detection sensors are not recommended for this application because of the spray rinse.)

LIQUID LEVEL MONITORING

Product: QT50U Objective: To monitor the level of liquid in a tank. Sensor Model: QT50U sensor with analog output. Operation: The narrow beam of the QT50U allows the sensor to be

mounted at the top of a storage tank without its beam reaching the tank wall. As the liquid level changes, the sensor sends an ongoing signal that is scaled to represent the current depth of liquid in the tank.

ROLL DIAMETER MONITORING

Product: Q45UR and Flat-Pak Remote Sensor Objective: To monitor the payout of a roll of material. Sensor Model: Q13C2.0 remote ultrasonic sensor and Q45UR3LIU64C

analog controller. Operation: The Flat-Pak remote ultrasonic sensor and its controller work

together to provide roll diameter information to a process controller. The OPTO-TOUCHTMoptical touch button is used to program remotely using the Q45UR controller’s TEACH input.

U-GAGE

Jam Nut

(Supplied)

M30 x 1.5

Thread

ø 15 mm

(0.59")

ø 40.0 mm

(1.57")

45.0 mm (1.77")

66.5 mm (2.62 in)

™

T D

11.5 mm (0.45")

Jam Nut

(Supplied)

M18 x 1

Thread

ø 15 mm

(0.59 in)

30.0 mm (1.18 in)

Yello

Signal Strength In

(Receiver

()

11.5 mm (0.45 in)

66.5 mm (2.62 in)

ø 40.0 mm

(1.57 in)

Green LED

Power Indicator

Yellow LED

Signal Strength Indicator

(Receiver, Only)

)

67.4 mm (2.66")

50.8 mm (2.00")

ø 4 x 4.4 mm

(ø 0.17")

38.1 mm (1.50")

Internal thread 1/2 NPSM; External thread M30 x 1.5

50.8 mm(2.00")

66.0 mm(2.60")

84.2 mm(3.32")

34.2 mm(1.35")

10.6 mm (0.42")

53.8 mm (2.12")

90.9 mm (3.58")

18.0 mm (0.71")

10.6 mm (0.42")

90.9 mm

10.6 mm (0.42")

58.0 mm (2.29")

95.1 mm (3.75")

8.5 mm (0.33")

18.0 mm (0.71")

18.1 mm (0.71")

U-GAGE®ultrasonic sensor dimensions.

ultrasonic sensor dimensions.

QT50U S18U

T30U

Q45U/Q45UR ControllerQ45U Long Range Q45UR Remote Transducers

Transparent Cover (Gasketed) View: Sensing Status Output Load Status Power Open to Access: Push Button for Programming of Sensing Window Limits

44.5 mm (1.75 in)

69.0 mm (2.72 in)

87.6 mm (3.45 in)

14 mm (0.6 in)

79.4 mm (3.13 in)

30.0 mm (1.18 in)

External Thread

M30 X 1.5

Mini-style QD Connector

4.5 mm (#10) Screw Clearance (2)

7.1 mm

(0.28 in)

Hex Nut Supplied

Transducer Centerline

50.3 mm (1.98 in)

6.4 mm (0.25 in)

NOTE: Dimensions shown are for quick-disconnect models. For a more complete listing of available models and drawings go to www

44.5 mm (1.75 in)

69.0 mm (2.72 in)

87.6 mm (3.45 in)

14 mm (0.6 in

Mini-style QD Connector

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60.5 mm (2.38 in)

30.0 mm (1.18 in)

External Thread

M30 X 1.5

T18U

50.8 mm (2.00 in)

6.4 mm (0.25 in)

4.5 mm (#10) Screw Clearance (2)

7.1 mm (0.28 in)

Transducer Centerline

Banner ultrasonic sensor accessories.

Mounting Brackets

Bracket Models, Descriptions and Photos

SMB18A

• 18 mm mounting hole, 12-gauge, stainless steel bracket with a curved mounting slot for versatility and orientation.

• Clearance for M4 (#8) hardware.

S18U Q45UR Barrel T18U

SMB18SF

• Threaded 18 mm split-clamp black PBT polyester bracket.

• Stainless steel mounting hardware included.

SMB1815SF

• Swivel black PBT polyester bracket with set screws for mounting the sensor by its cable hub.

• Stainless steel mounting hardware included.

SMB30MM

• 30 mm mounting hole, 11-gauge, stainless steel bracket with curved mounting slots for versatility and orientation.

• Clearance for M6 (1⁄4") hardware.

SMB30SC

• Threaded 30 mm swivel, black PBT polyester bracket.

• Stainless steel mounting hardware included.

NOTE: For detailed dimension drawings of available brackets go to www.bannerengineering.com

S18U Q45UR Barrel T18U

T30U T18U

QT50U T30U Q45U or Q45UR

QT50U T30U Q45UR or Q45U

Quick-Disconnect (QD) Cables Following is the selection of cables available for ultrasonic QD models.

Style

5-Pin Mini-style

w/Shield

5-Pin Euro-style

w/Shield

4-Pin Euro-style

NOTE: For a complete listing of available cables go to www.bannerengineering.com

Model

MBCC2-506 MBCC2-512 MBCC2-530

MQDEC2-506 MQDEC2-515 MQDEC2-530

MQDC-406 MQDC-415 MQDC-430

Length

2 m (6.5')

4 m (12') 9 m (30')

2 m (6.5')

5 m (12') 9 m (30')

2 m (6.5')

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

Connector

Straight

For Use With

QT50U, Q45U, Q45UR Series

QT50U, S18U, T30U, Q45U, Q45UR Series

T18U

1.888.3.SENSOR (1.888.373.6767)

P/N 113372

Banner Engineering Corp., 9714 10th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55441 U.S.A. Phone 763.544.3164 Fax 763.544.3213 bannerengineering.com email: sensors@bannerengineering.com PRINTED IN U.S.A. Copyright, 2003 Banner Engineering Corp.

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