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OPPOSED

VS4 Series Opposed-Mode Sensors

Miniature Self-Contained Sensors

• Totally self-contained miniature sensors

• 10 to 30V dc operation

• Visible red sensing beam, 660 nm

• Up to 1.0 m (39 in) sensing range

• Choose dark or light operate models

• Choose models with NPN (sinking) or PNP (sourcing) output

• 2-wire and 3-wire hookup; output load capacity to 50 mA

• Choice of integral cable or quick-disconnect pigtail

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 de­energized sensor output condition.

Models

Model Number Sensing Range Cable Supply Voltage Output Type

VS4EV

VS4EVQ 3-pin pico Pigtail QD

VS4AN5R 2 m (6.5 ft) 3 wire

VS4AN5RQ 3-pin pico Pigtail QD

VS4RN5R 2 m (6.5 ft) 3 wire

1.0 m (39 in)

VS4RN5RQ 3-pin pico Pigtail QD

VS4AP5R 2 m (6.5 ft) 3 wire

VS4AP5RQ 3-pin pico Pigtail QD

VS4RP5R 2 m (6.5 ft) 3 wire

VS4RP5RQ 3-pin pico Pigtail QD

2 m (6.5 ft) 2 wire

10 to 30V dc

–

NPN/LO

NPN/DO

PNP/LO

PNP/DO

Specifications

Supply Voltage and Current

10 to 30V dc (10% maximum ripple)

Emitter: 25 mA
Receiver: 25 mA (exclusive of load)

Supply Protection Circuitry

Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltag­es

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Indicators

Two LEDs: Green and Yellow

Green ON steady: power to sensor is ON
Green flashing: output overload
Yellow ON steady: light is sensed
Yellow flashing: marginal excess gain (1 to 1.5x) in

light condition

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0.10 m
4 in

1.0 m
40 in

10.0 m
400 in

0.01 m

0.4 in

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DISTANCE

1000

1000 mm

40 in

800 mm

32 in

600 mm

24 in

400 mm

16 in

200 mm

8 in

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0

-20 mm

-40 mm

-60 mm

20 mm

40 mm

60 mm

0

DISTANCE

2.36 in

-2.36 in

1.57 in

-1.57 in

0.78 in

-0.78 in

Effective Beam =3 mm

BEAM PATTERN WIDTH

VS4 Series Opposed-Mode Sensors

Output Configuration

SPST solid-state switch
Choose NPN (current sinking) or PNP (current sourc-

ing), depending on model
Choose light operate (N.O.) or dark operate (N.C.), de-

pending on model

Output Rating

50 mA maximum

Off-state leakage current: < 1 microamp at 24V dc
On-state saturation voltage: < 0.25V at 10 mA dc; <

0.5V at 50 mA dc

Output Protection Circuitry

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

Overload trip point ≥ 100 mA

Output Response Time

1 millisecond ON and 0.5 milliseconds OFF
NOTE: 100 millisecond delay on power-up: output is

non-conducting during this time

Repeatability

100 microseconds

Environmental Rating

IP67; NEMA 6

Construction

Polycarbonate mounting holes and lens
Low pressure molded thermoplastic housing (UL 94-

V0)

Connections

2 m (6.5 ft) attached cable: three #28 ga stranded con­ductors with PE insulation; PVC outer cable jacket; or
3-pin Pico-style pigtail quick-disconnect fitting. QD ca­bles are ordered separately.

Operating Conditions

Temperature: −20° to +55° C (−4° to +131°F)
Humidity: 80% at +50° C (non-condensing)

Vibration and Mechanical Shock

Vibration: All models meet IEC 60068-2-6, IEC

60947-5-2, UL491 Section 40, MIL-STD-202F Method
201A; 10 to 60 Hz, 0.5 mm peak to peak

Shock: All models meet IEC 60068-2-27, IEC
60947-5-2; 30g peak acceleration, 11 millisecond pulse
duration, half-sine wave pulse shape

Application Notes

M2 stainless steel mounting hardware included. Op­tional mounting bracket available.

Certifications

Performance Curves

Excess Gain Beam Pattern

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8.25 mm
(0.32")

16.0 mm (0.63")

2x ø2.4 mm

(ø0.09")

9.8 mm (0.37")

3.1 mm (0.12")

25.4 mm
(1.00")

4.75 mm
(0.19")

Emitter

2.75 mm (0.11")

Receiver

2.75 mm (0.11")

12.5 mm (0.49")

10-30V dc

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Load

10-30V dc

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Load

10-30V dc

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10-30V dc

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Load

10-30V dc

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VS4 Series Opposed-Mode Sensors

Dimensions

Hookups

Emitters with Cable

Emitters with Quick-Disconnect

NPN Models with Cable

NPN Models with Quick-Disconnect

PNP Models with Cable

PNP Models with Quick-Disconnect

Accessories

Quick-Disconnect Cables

3-Pin Threaded M8/Pico-Style Cordsets

Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout

PKG3M-2 2.00 m (6.56 ft) Straight

PKG3M-5 5.00 m (16.40 ft)

PKG3M-7 7.00 m (22.97 ft)

PKG3M-9 9.00 m (29.53 ft)

PKG3M-10 10.0 m (32.81 ft)

1 = Brown

3 = Blue

4 = Black

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2 x ø 1.5 mm
(0.06 in)

2 x ø 0.5 mm
(0.02 in)

2 x 20.0 mm

(0.80 in)

2.0 mm
(0.08 in)

12.0 mm
(0.47 in)

4 x 1.9 mm
(0.08 in)

2 x 2.85 mm
(0.11 in)

2 x 5.55 mm

(0.22 in)

2 x 5.55 mm
(0.22 in)

4 x ø 2.1 mm

(0.08 in)

2 x 5.1 mm

(0.20 in)

2.0 mm
(0.08 in)

16.0 mm
(0.63 in)

2.9 mm
(0.11 in)

2.9 mm
(0.11 in)

12.40 mm
(0.49 in)

5.0 mm
(0.20 in)

2 x ø 2.0 mm
(0.08 in)

2 x ø 1.0 mm
(0.04 in)

2 x 20.0 mm

(0.80 in)

2.0 mm
(0.08 in)

12.0 mm
(0.47 in)

4 x 1.9 mm
(0.08 in)

2 x 2.85 mm
(0.11 in)

2 x 5.55 mm
(0.22 in)

2 x 5.55 mm
(0.22 in)

4 x ø 2.1 mm

(0.08 in)

2 x 5.1 mm

(0.20 in)

2.0 mm

(0.08 in)

16.0 mm
(0.63 in)

2.9 mm
(0.11 in)

2.9 mm
(0.11 in)

12.40 mm
(0.49 in)

5.0mm

(0.20 in)

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Apertures

Model Description Dimensions

APVS4-0206

APVS4-0408

• 2-holed aperture

• 0.020 in and 0.060 in diameter holes

• 2-holed aperture

• 0.040 in and 0.080 in diameter holes

Brackets

SMBVS4SRA

• Right-angle bracket

• 300 series stainless steel

A = 3 x R1.6, B = ø 3.2,
C = R1.2

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