Cutler-Hammer 11100R6513, 11102AQD03, 11100RQD03, 11100A6517, 11102A6517 Instruction Manual

109818-100 Rev 05Cutler-Hammer

Instruction Manual:

®

Comet

Models covered in this manual: AC/DC Models w/ Cable AC/DC Models w/ Connector DC-only Models w/ Cable DC-only Models w/ Connector
Viewing Style: Forward Right Angle Forward Right Angle Forward Right Angle Forward Right Angle
Sources Wide Beam 11100A6513 11100R6513 11100AQD03 11100RQD03 11100A6517 11100R6517 11100AQD07 11100RQD07

Long Range 11102A6513 --- 11102AQD03 --- 11102A6517 --- 11102AQD07 ---

Detectors Wide Beam 12100A6513 12100R6513 12100AQD03 12100RQD03 12100A6517 12100R6517 12100AQD07 12100RQD07

Long Range 12102A6513 --- 12102AQD03 --- 12102A6517 --- 12102AQD07 ---

THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT DESIGNED, TESTED, OR RECOM­MENDED FOR USE IN HUMAN SAFETY APPLICATIONS.

USE #4 MOUNTING HARDWARE ONL Y! LARGER HARDWARE
WILL DAMAGE THE SENSOR AND MA Y CREA TE AN ELECTRI­CAL SHOCK HAZARD. TIGHTEN THE HARDWARE JUST TO THE
SENSOR BODY SO THAT NO DEFLECTION OF THE BODY
OCCURS.

DURING INST ALLATION, CORRECT POWER CONNECTIONS
MUST BE MADE FIRST TO ENSURE FAIL-SAFE SHORT CIRCUIT
PROTECTION OF THE OUTPUTS. REFER TO THE WIRING
DIAGRAMS IN THIS MANUAL.

DO NOT USE TOOLS TO APPL Y TORQUE DIRECTLY TO SENSOR
BODY . ALIGN SENSOR BY HAND BEFORE TIGHTENING
MOUNTING HARDWARE.

THE GAIN AND LIGHT/DARK ADJUSTMENT POTS ARE 3/4
TURN POTS. ANY RESISTANCE ENCOUNTERED WHILE
ADJUSTING THESE POTS INDICATES YOU HA VE REACHED THE
ADJUSTMENT LIMIT STOP. TURNING P AST THIS STOP WILL
DAMAGE THE SENSOR.

USE ONLY A SUITABLE ADJUSTMENT TOOL OR FLATBLADE
SCREWDRIVER WHEN TURNING ADJUSTMENT POTS. SHARP
OBJECTS CAN DAMAGE THE POT AND RESULT IN ELECTRICAL
SHOCK.

AC/DC CONNECTOR VERSION SENSORS ARE EQUIPPED WITH
AN AC-TYPE CONNECTOR. THE USE OF DC POWER WITH AC­TYPE CONNECTORS MAY NOT CONFORM WITH EST ABLISHED
STANDARDS.

INTRODUCTION

Thru-beam sensors consist of a source and detector posi­tioned on opposite sides of a detection zone. The source emits
infrared and visible red light, which is received by the detector.
The detector output switches when this beam of light is either
blocked (when set for dark operation), or completed (light
operation). Note that a wide beam source will not work with a

Series Thru-Beam Sensors

long range detector and a wide beam detector will not work

WARNING

with a long range source .
This manual covers both forward viewing and right angle

viewing models. Although the units differ in the location of the
lenses, the basic fundamentals of installation, setup, and

operation are nearly identical. The two types of sensors may be
intermixed with no change in optical performance.

MOUNTING

The Comet sensor features a threaded housing and includes
jam nuts and washers. This allows mounting into any 0.75 inch
hole, or a model 6161A-6501 “L” bracket. Use caution to avoid

cross-threading the jam nuts on the sensor body. Tighten nuts
to less than 4 N•m (36 in.-lbs. or 3 ft.-lbs.) torque to avoid
stripping threads.

A second mounting method is to use #4 hardware in the 0.125
inch diameter mounting holes in the flat sides of the sensor.
This is ideal for mounting the Comet against a wall, piece of
equipment, rail, mounting bracket, etc.

Right Angle
Viewing

Mounting

sensor using

#4 hardware.

Forward
Viewing

Mounting
sensor
using
jam nuts.

MOUNTING LOCA TION AND SETUP

Mount the source and detector units so they are aimed directly
at each other from opposite sides of the target. (The detector
should be on the dirtier side because the light scattering effect
of dirt collecting on the lens is less significant if it takes place
at the detector.) Ensure that the area of the target to be
detected will block the entire effective beam (see illustration at
right). Apply power to both units.

Accurate sensing depends on proper alignment of the source
and detector. To begin, the source and detector must be
positioned in rough alignment so that source light is received
by the detector (check by placing a solid object in front of the
source beam—the output indicator on the detector will change
when the object blocks the beam, and change back when the
object is removed). If the output indicator does not change,
follow one or both of these two rough alignment methods:

1.The source emits visible red light. Look at the source with
your eye positioned close to the detector. Mount the detector
in the area where the source light is brightest.

2.Place a retroreflector over the lens of the detector. Look at
the detector with your eye positioned close to the source.
Mount the source in the area where the light reflected from
the retroreflector is the brightest.

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Obtain final alignment by moving the detector back and forth in
the horizontal axis to find the extreme positions where the
output indicator on the detector goes “off” (for dark operate
models, or “on” for light operate models). Position the detector
midway between the two extremes. Repeat this procedure for
the vertical axis, then tighten the source in place. Now repeat
the final alignment procedure for the source.

The detector must be placed within
the source beam pattern
(the area containing all
the light rays emitted
by the source).

Source
Beam
Pattern

Detector

Working
Range

Effective
Beam Diameter
(Detection Zone)

The source must be placed

within the detector field of

view for the detection

system to operate.

Detector
Field
of View

Source

(the diameter of the lens)

will be detected. An object

must fully block this beam

in order to be detected.

Only the light

source rays that

travel in a straight

line to the receiver

APPROXIMA TE DIMENSIONS (Shown in inches except where noted)

Lt/Dk Gain

Sensor Type A B C D Adjust Adjust

11100A 2.20 0.65 0.25 n/a No No
11102A 2.75 0.65 1.10 n/a No No
12100A 2.20 0.65 0.25 n/a Yes Yes
12102A 2.60 0.65 0.25 n/a Yes Yes
11100R 2.55 0.65 0.60 0.20 No No
12100R 2.55 0.65 0.60 0.20 Yes Yes

0.56

Micro Connector
(quick-disconnect
versions only)

1.69

*

Quick-disconnect versions: 7 ±1 inch
Cable versions: 6 feet

0.125 Diameter
Thru Holes (2 places) Use
#4 Hardware Only

LED

Cable
length*

"A"

Light/Dark
Adjustment

1.00"B"0.32

Gain

Adjustment

"C"

M 18 x 1.0 Thread (mm)
(fits into a 0.75 inch hole)

0.11

"D"

0.47

Effective 6/99

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WIRING DIAGRAMS

For wiring cable versions, the color codes shown are the actual
wire colors emanating from the sensor. For connector ver­sions, the pin numbering and color codes shown are typical of
several manufacturers, however, variations are possible. In

case of discrepancies, rely on function indicated and pin
location rather than pin number or color code.

AC/DC Models (AC Connection)

Connector Version-Face View Male

Switched

L1

Load

(Red)*

No Connection (Green)

Connector Version-Face View Male

NPN

Output

Load

(Sink)

(Red)*

No Connection (Green)

(Red/White)

2

3

4

(Red/White)

2

3

4

1

1

(Red/Black)

+V

(Red/Black)

( - )

Load

Switched

L1

Cable Version

Blue

Black*

AC/DC
Comet

Brown

*Note: No connection when using thru-beam sources

L2

AC 20 to 264 V

L1

AC/DC Models (DC Connection; see on first page)

+V

DC 15 to 30 V

( - )

Cable Version

Load

NPN

Output

(Sink)

Blue

Black*

AC/DC
Comet

Brown

*Note: No connection when using thru-beam sources

OPTICAL PERFORMANCE

All optical specifications are guaranteed to be the minimum
performance under clean conditions of any product delivered
from stock. Typical performance may be higher.

Dirt in the environment will affect optical performance by
reducing the amount of light the control receives. For best
results, sensors should be used at distances where excess
gain is higher than 1.5 (1.5 times the amount of sensing power
required to detect an object under ideal conditions). Higher
excess gain will allow the sensor to overcome higher levels of
contamination on the lens.

L2

11100/12100 11102/12102

Source Sensing: Infrared, 880 nm

Maximum Range 20 feet 80 feet
Optimum Range 0 to 10 feet 0 to 40 feet
Field of View 30 inch diameter 40 inch diameter

L

Effective Beam 0.25 x 0.625 inches 0.25 x 0.625 inches

1000

100

EXCESS GAIN

10

Alignment: Visible red, 660 nm

at 10 feet at 40 feet

RANGE (m)

0.30.03 3.0 30.5

1

2

DC Models

+V

NPN

Output

(Sink)

PNP

DC 10 to 30 V

Output

(Source)

( -)

Cable Version

Load

Red

Green*

Load

*Note: No connection when using thru-beam sources

White*
Black

DC

Comet

Connector Version-Face View Male

NPN

Load

Output

(Sink)

(White)*

Effective 6/99

(Blue)

1

+V

(Brown)

2

3

1

(Black)*

4

Load

PNP

Output

(Source)

( - )

1. 11100 Source
with 12100 Detector

10.1 10 100

RANGE (feet)

2. 11102 Source
with 12102 Detector

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SPECIFICATIONS

AC/DC MODELS AC/DC MODELS DC-ONLY MODELS
(AC Operation) (DC Operation)

Input Voltage 20 to 264 V ac, 50/60 Hz 15 to 30 V dc 10 to 30 V dc

(15 to 24 V dc above 55° C/131° F) (10 to 24 V dc above 55°C/131° F)

Power Dissipation 1.5 W maximum 1.5 W maximum 1 W maximum
Output Type VMOS (bi-directional) NPN (sink) NPN and PNP (dual outputs)
Current Switching 300 mA maximum 300 mA maximum PNP (source): 100 mA maximum;

Capacity NPN (sink): 250 mA max.

(120 mA max. above 55° C/131° F)

Voltage Switching 375 V peak maximum 375 V peak maximum 30 VDC maximum
Capacity

Off-State Leakage 250 µA typical 250 µA typical 10 µA maximum

500 µA maximum 500 µA maximum

Surge Current 2 A maximum 2 A maximum 1 A maximum
On-State Voltage - - - 1.8 V at 10 mA; 3.5 V at 300 mA NPN: 400 mV at 10 mA,

Drop 1.5 V at 250 mA;

PNP: 2.8 V at 100 mA

Response Time 8 mS 3.5 mS
Short Circuit Sensor will turn off immediately when a short or overload is detected (Indicator LED will flash).

Protection Turn power OFF and back ON to reset.

IMPORTANT: During installation, correct power connections must be made first to ensure fail-safe short
circuit protection of the outputs.

Light/Dark Operation Switch selectable on detector
Temperature Range Operating and Storage; Source: -20° to +70° C (-4° to +158° F); Detector: -40° to +70° C (-40° to +158° F)
Material of Lens: Polycarbonate; Cable jacket: PVC; Body: Structural polyurethane foam

Construction (do not expose to concentrated acids, alcohols, or ketones)
Cable/Connector 6-foot cable, 3-wire (ac/dc models), 4-wire (dc-only models); Micro Connector, 4-pin male
Vibration and Shock Vibration: 30 g over 10 Hz to 2 kHz; Shock: 100 g for 3 mS 1/2 sinewave pulse
Indicator LED Source: Lights when power is ON; Detector: Lights steady when output is ON, Flashes when short circuit

protection is in latch condition

Sunlight Immunity 10,000 foot-candles
Enclosure Ratings NEMA 1, 2, 3, 4, 4X, 6, 12, and 13

(Our products conform to NEMA tests as indicated, however, some severe washdown applications can
exceed these NEMA test specifications.If you have questions about a specific application, contact our
Applications Department.)

Approvals Contact factory for the latest list of approvals

Still Need Help?

Contact the

Cutler-Hammer Sensor

Application Engineers

1-800-426-9184

Fax: [phone]

Cutler-Hammer

720 80th Street SW
Everett, WA 98203-6299
425/513-5300 Fax: [phone]
www.cutlerhammer.eaton.com

Effective 6/99
Printed in U.S.A.