Cut Sheet

Installing Glass Fibers QS18V..6F
Follow these steps to install the glass fibers.
O-rings
Retaining Clip
Figure 3. Installing Glass Fibers
1. Slide the supplied o-ring on the sensor end of the fibers, as shown.
2. Press the fiber ends firmly into the ports located on the front of the sensor.
3. Slide the supplied u-shaped retaining clip into the slot in the sensor’s barrel until the clip snaps into place.
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
Light Source
Glass Fiber Optic, Opposed and Diffuse mode models: Infrared, 940 nm
Plastic Fiber Optic, Retroreflective, Convergent and FF mode models:
Visible red, 660 nm
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)
Note:Prior to date code 0223, the output indicator was red.
Required Overcurrent Protection
WARNING: Electrical connections must be
made by qualified personnel in accordance
with local and national electrical codes and
regulations.
Overcurrent protection is required to be provided by end product
application per the supplied table.
Overcurrent protection may be provided with external fusing or via
Current Limiting, Class 2 Power Supply.
Supply wiring leads < 24 AWG shall not be spliced.
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Supply Wiring
Required Overcurrent Protection
20 5.0 Amps
22 3.0 Amps
24 2.0 Amps
26 1.0 Amps
28 0.8 Amps
30 0.5 Amps
Repeatability
Opposed Mode: 100 microseconds
FF Mode: 160 microseconds
All others: 150 microseconds
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
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 Pico-
style or Euro-style QD, 4-pin Pico-style or Euro-style 150 mm (6 in)
pigtail QD, depending on model
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—All models
Certifications—QS18Vx6FFxxx models
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