Printed in USA 10/04 P/N 116164
Installation
Guide
T18 Sensors – ac-Voltage Series
Self-contained, ac-operated sensors
51.5 mm
(2.03")
ø 40.0 mm
(1.57")
Jam Nut
(Supplied)
11.5 mm
(0.45")
M18 x 1
Thread
ø 15 mm
(0.59")
30.0 mm
(1.18")
Green LED
Power Indicator
Yellow LED
Output Indicator
* Standard 2 m (6.5') cable models are listed.
• 9 m (30') cable: add suffix “W/30” (e.g., T183E W/30).
• 4-pin Micro-style QD models: add suffix “Q1” (e.g., T183EQ1). A model with a QD connector
requires a mating cable.
† Use polarized models when shiny objects will be sensed.
WARNING . . . Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection
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
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.
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Additional information on this product is immediately available online at www.bannerengineering.com/116164
View or download additional information, including excess gain curves, beam patterns and accessories.
For further assistance, contact a Banner Engineering Applications Engineer at (763) 544-3164 or (888) 373-6767.
Dimensions
LISTED
R
Cabled Models QD Models
Sensing Mode Range LED Output Model*
Opposed 20 m
(66') Infrared
950 nm
– T183E
LO T18AW3R
DO T18RW3R
Retro-
reflective
with Gain control 2 m†
(79")
LO T18AW3L
DO T18RW3L
Polarized
Retro-
reflective
Visible
Red
680 nm
LO T18AW3LP
DO T18RW3LP
Diffuse
with Gain control
300 mm
(12")
Infrared
880 nm
LO T18AW3D
DO T18RW3D
Fixed
Field
25 mm (1")
cutoff
LO T18AW3FF25
DO T18RW3FF25
50 mm (2")
cutoff
LO T18AW3FF50
DO T18RW3FF50
100 mm (4")
cutoff
LO T18AW3FF100
DO T18RW3FF100
P
66.5 mm
(2.62")
ø 40.0 mm
(1.57")
Single-turn
Sensitivity (Gain) Control
(D and L Models)
bn
bu
bk
20-250V ac
Load
Cabled Emitters
20-250V ac
No Connection
rd/wh
rd/bk
rd
gn
bn
bu 20-250V ac
All Other Cabled Models
QD Emitters
(4-pin Micro-Style)
All Other QD Models
(4-pin Micro-Style)
20-250V ac
No Connection
Load
rd/wh
rd
rd/bk
gn
Banner Engineering Corp., 9714 Tenth Ave. No., Minneapolis, MN USA 55441 • Phone: 763.544.3164 • www.bannerengineering.com • Email: sensors@bannerengineering.com
T18 Sensors – ac-Voltage Series
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 116164
Supply Voltage and Current
20 to 250V ac (50/60 Hz). Average current: 20 mA
Peak current: 200 mA at 20V ac, 500 mA at 120V ac, 750 mA at 250V ac
Supply Protection Circuitry
Protected against transient voltages
Output Configuration
SPST solid-state ac switch; Three-wire hookup; Choose light operate or dark
operate models
Light Operate: Output conducts when sensor sees its own (or the emitter’s)
modulated light
Dark Operate: Output conducts when the sensor sees dark
Output Rating
300 mA maximum (continuous);
Fixed-Field Models: derate 5 mA/°C above +50°C (+122°F)
Inrush Capability 1 amp for 20 milliseconds, non-repetitive
OFF-state leakage current: < 100 microamps
ON-state saturation voltage: 3V at 300 mA ac; 2V at 15 mA ac
Output Protection Circuitry
Protected against false pulse on power-up
Output Response Time
Opposed Mode: 16 milliseconds ON, 8 milliseconds OFF
Other Models: 16 milliseconds ON and OFF
NOTE: 100 milliseconds delay on power-up
Repeatability
Opposed Mode: 2 milliseconds
Other Models: 4 milliseconds
Repeatability and response are independent of signal strength.
Adjustments
Non-polarized retro and diffuse models (only) have a single-turn rear-panel
Sensitivity control (turn clockwise to increase gain).
Indicators
Two LEDs (Green and Yellow)
Green ON steady: power to sensor is ON
Yellow ON steady: sensor sees light
Yellow flashing: excess gain marginal (1 to 1.5x) in light condition
Construction
PBT polyester housing; polycarbonate (opposed mode) or acrylic lens
Environmental Rating
Leakproof design rated NEMA 6P, DIN 40050 (IP69K)
Connections
2 m (6.5') attached cable, or 4-pin Micro-style quick-disconnect fitting
Operating Conditions
Temperature: -40° to +70°C (-40° to +158°F);
Maximum relative humidity: 90% at 50°C (non-condensing)
Vibration and Mechanical Shock
All models meet Mil. Std. 202F requirements. Method 201A (Vibration;
frequency 10 to 60 Hz, max., double amplitude 0.06" acceleration 10G).
Method 213B conditions H&I (Shock: 75G with unit operating; 100G for
non-operation)
Certifications
LISTED
R
Specifications
Style Model Length Dimensions Pin-Out
4-pin
Micro-style
Straight
MQAC-406
MQAC-415
MQAC-430
2 m (6.5')
5 m (15')
9 m (30')
4-pin
Micro-style
Right-angle
MQAC-406RA
MQAC-415RA
MQAC-430RA
2 m (6.5')
5 m (15')
9 m (30')
Quick-Disconnect (QD) Cables
38 mm max.
(1.5")
1/2-20UNF-2B
ø 15 mm
(0.6")
38 mm max.
(1.5")
Green Wire
Red/Black
Wire
Red/White
Wire
Red Wire
Additional information on this product is immediately available online at www.bannerengineering.com/116164
View or download additional information, including excess gain curves, beam patterns and accessories.
For further assistance, contact a Banner Engineering Applications Engineer at (763) 544-3164 or (888) 373-6767.
