Miniature self-contained sensors
VS3 Series Retroreflective Mode Sensors
VS3 Series Retroreflective Mode Sensor Features
•Extremely compact self-contained miniature sensor
•Coaxial optics eliminate “blind” area at close range
•Visible red sensing beam (both polarized and non-polarized versions)
•Range to supplied retroreflector is 0 to 250 mm (up to 10")
•10 to 30V dc operation
•Choice of integral cable or quick-disconnect connector
•3-wire hookup; output load capacity to 50 mA
•Choose models with NPN (sinking) or PNP (sourcing) output
•Choose dark- or light-operate models
Models Cable
Supply
Voltage
Output
Type Excess Gain Beam Pattern
VS3AN5XLV
VS3AN5XLVQ
250 mm (10")
using
BRT32X20AM
retro target
(supplied)
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
10 to
30V dc
NPN
Light Operate
VS3 Series Retroreflective-Mode Sensors
VS3RN5XLV
VS3RN5XLVQ
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
NPN
Dark Operate
VS3AP5XLV
VS3AP5XLVQ
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
PNP
Light Operate
VS3RP5XLV
VS3RP5XLVQ
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
PNP
Dark Operate
Polarized Models
1
10
100
10 mm
0.4 in
100 mm
4 in
1000 mm
40 in
1 mm
0.04 in
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
1000
VS3XLP
Polarized
Retroreflective
Mode
with BRT32X20AM
Reflector
250 mm
10.0 in
200 mm
8.0 in
150 mm
6.0 in
100 mm
4.0 in
50 mm
2.0 in
0
0
5 mm
10 mm
15 mm
5 mm
10 mm
15 mm
0
0.20 in
0.40 in
0.60 in
0.20 in
0.40 in
0.60 in
DISTANCE
VS3XLP
Retroreflective
Mode
with BRT32X20AM
Reflector
VS3RN5XLP
VS3RN5XLPQ
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
NPN
Dark Operate
VS3AP5XLP
VS3AP5XLPQ
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
PNP
Light Operate
VS3RP5XLP
VS3RP5XLPQ
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
PNP
Dark Operate
See Safety Use Warning on Back Page.
Non-Polarized Models
1
10
100
10 mm
0.4 in
100 mm
4 in
1000 mm
40 in
1 mm
0.04 in
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
1000
VS3XLV
Retroreflective Mode
with BRT32X20AM
Reflector
250 mm
10.0 in
200 mm
8.0 in
150 mm
6.0 in
100 mm
4.0 in
50 mm
2.0 in
0
0
5 mm
10 mm
15 mm
5 mm
10 mm
15 mm
0
0.20 in
0.40 in
0.60 in
0.20 in
0.40 in
0.60 in
DISTANCE
VS3XLV
Retroreflective
Mode
with BRT32X20AM
Reflector
VS3AN5XLP
VS3AN5XLPQ
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
NPN
Light Operate
250 mm (10")
using
BRT32X20AM
retro target
(supplied)
10 to
30V dc
Printed in USA 07/02 P/N 63226 rev. A
User Application Notes:
• The VS3...XLP series should be used for general sensing applications like packages, small parts, mirror-like surfaces,
or documents. They are most effective when used with the supplied micro-prism reflector.
• When using glass bead tape, (e.g., 3M model 6870), non-polarized models (...XLV) must be used. These models should
also be considered when a glass lens (as in the LP models) is not permitted in the sensing environment.
• For non-polarized sensors, an object’s surface reflection (e.g., polished stainless steel), may be more reflective than
low-grade retro-reflective tape, and “bright” object transition may never be detected by the non-polarized sensor.
P
Visible Red, 680 nm
p/n 63226 Rev. B
Jan 2013
VS3 Series Retroreflective Mode
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Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, U.S.A.
www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: 763.544.3164
VS3 Series Specifications
Supply Voltage and Current
Supply Protection Circuitry Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages
Output Configuration SPST solid-state switch
Choose NPN (current sinking) or PNP (current sourcing) models
Choose light operate (N.O.) or dark operate (N.C.) models
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 OFF
(NOTE: 150 millisecond delay maximum on power-up: output does not conduct during this time)
Indicators Two LEDs: Green and Yellow
Green ON steady: power to sensor is ON
Green flashing: output overload
Yellow ON steady: light is sensed
Repeatability 160 microseconds
Construction XLV Models: Black ABS housing with acrylic lens
XLP Models: Black ABS housing with glass lens and acrylic cover
Environmental Rating IEC IP67; NEMA 6
Connections 2 m (6.5') attached cable: three #28 ga stranded conductors with PE insulation; PVC outer cable jacket; or
3-pin Pico-style threaded quick-disconnect fitting. QD cables are ordered separately.
Operating Conditions Temperature: -20° to +55°C (-4° to +131°F)
Maximum Relative 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
10 to 30V dc (10% maximum ripple) at less than 25 mA (exclusive of load)
Certifications
Application Notes M3 stainless steel mounting hardware included. Optional mounting brackets are available (page 4).
VS3 Series Overview
VS3 Series miniature self-contained sensors are designed for retroreflective sensing
in small areas previously accessible only to remote or fiber optic models. Typical
applications include mounting on small feeder tracks, packaging machines, and
conveyors, where larger sensors will not fit.
The coaxial optics of the VS3 allow the retroreflective target to be placed as close to
the sensor lens as needed – there is no “blind” response area, as is typical of most
retroreflective sensors. The VS3 is supplied with a Banner model BRT32X20AM
retroreflective target (see right). The specifications shown on page 1 assume use of
this target.
Other retroreflective materials may be substituted. For example, using the standard
BRT-3 target, the range becomes 400 mm (16"); standard BRT-THG retroreflective
tape yields a 150 mm (6") range. Contact Banner Engineering for sensing
performance when using other retroreflective targets.
20 mm
(0.8")
26 mm
(1.0")
32 mm
(1.1")
ø3.5 mm
(0.14") 2.0 mm
(0.08")
3.0 mm
(.12")
20 mm
(0.8")
Figure 1. Retroreflective target, model
BRT-32X20AM (supplied with
each sensor)
Maximum Temperature: 65°C (150°F)
VS3 Series Retroreflective Mode
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Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, U.S.A.
www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: 763.544.3164
VS3 Series Retroreflective Mode Sensor Dimensions
35
.2 m
m
(
1.39"
)
14.2 mm
(0.56")
7.
3
m
m
(
0.29"
)
1
6
.
6
m
m
(
0.65"
)
1
3
.
6
m
m
(0.54"
)
2
5
.4 m
m
(
1.00"
)
1
6
.4 m
m
(
0.65"
)
9
m
m
(
0.35"
)
4.
5
m
m
(
0.18"
)
35
.2 m
m
(
1.39"
)
14.2 mm
(0.56")
7.
3
m
m
(
0.29"
)
1
5
.
6
m
m
(
0.61"
)
12.
6
m
m
(
0.50"
)
2
5
.4 m
m
(
1.00"
)
1
6
.4 mm
(
0.65"
)
9
m
m
(
0.35"
)
4.
5
m
m
(
0.18"
)
VS3...5XLV VS3...5XLVQ
V
S
3...5XL
P
VS3...5XLPQ
With
Straight
QD Cable
With
Integral
Cable
With
Right-angle
QD Cable
47 mm
(1.9")
30 mm
(1.2")
75 mm
(3.0")
ø3.2 mm
(
0.13"
)
ø3.2 mm
(0.13")
VS3 Series Sensor Hookups
10-30V dc
–
+
bu
bn
bk Load
10-30V dc
–
+
bn
bu
bk Load
10-30V dc
–
+
bu
bn
bk Load
10-30V dc
–
+
bn
bu
bk Load
Sensors with NPN Outputs
Cabled Models
Quick-Disconnect Models Quick-Disconnect Models
Sensors with PNP Outputs
Cabled Models
Banner Engineering Corp., 9714 Tenth Ave. No., Minneapolis, MN 55441 • Phone: 763.544.3164 • www.bannerengineering.com • Email: sensors@bannerengineering.com
VS3 Series Retroreflective Mode
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.
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.
!
VS3 Series Mounting Brackets
SMBVS3S •Right-angle bracket
•300 series stainless steel
23.5 mm
(0.93")
5.0 mm
(0.20")
5.0 mm
(0.20")
.9 mm
(0.04")
16.0 mm
(0.63")
16.0 mm
(0.63")
13.5 mm
(0.53")
11.8 mm
(0.46")
4x 3.30 mm
(0.13")
40°
Ø13.5mm
(0.53")
Accessories
Quick-Disconnect (QD) Cables
Style Models Length For Use With Dimensions Pinout
3-pin Pico Style
Straight
PKG3M-2
PKG3M-9
2 m (6.5')
9 m (30')
All VS3 Series sensors
with model suffix “Q”.
34.7 mm
(1.37")
9.6 mm
(0.38")
M8 x 1
Black Wire
Blue Wire Brown Wire
5
1.
6
m
m
(
2.03"
)
1
8
.
0
m
m
(
0.71"
)
0
.
9
mm
(
0.04"
)
2
0
.
5
m
m
(
0.81"
)
1
3
.
5
m
m
(
0.53"
)
1
3
.
5
m
m
(
0.53"
)
3
x
3
.
3
m
m
(
0.13"
)
6
.
0
m
m
(
0.24"
)
7.
0
m
m
(
0.28"
)
4
0°
Ø
1
3
.
5
mm
(
0.53"
)
2x
3
.2 m
m
(
0.13"
)
SMBVS3T •Right-angle tall bracket
•300 series stainless steel
3-pin Pico Style
Right-angle
PKW3M-2
PKW3M-9
2 m (6.5')
9 m (30')
23.5 mm
(0.93")
16.5 mm
(0.65")
ø9.6 mm
(0.38")
M8 x 1
Black Wire
Blue Wire Brown Wire
Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty
Banner Engineering Corp., 9714 Tenth Ave. No., Minneapolis, MN 55441 • Phone: 763.544.3164 • www.bannerengineering.com • Email: sensors@bannerengineering.com
P/N 63226 Rev. B
Banner Engineering Corp. warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year
following the date of shipment. Banner Engineering Corp. will repair or replace, free of charge, any product of its
manufacture which, at the time it is returned to the factory, is found to have been defective during the warranty
period.This warranty does not cover damage or liability for misuse, abuse, or the improper application or installation of
the Banner product.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE), AND WHETHER ARISING UNDER COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEAL-
ING OR TRADE USAGE.
This Warranty is exclusive and limited to repair or, at the discretion of Banner Engineering Corp., replacement. IN NO
EVENT SHALL BANNER ENGINEERING CORP. BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR
ANY EXTRA COSTS, EXPENSES, LOSSES, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY PRODUCT DEFECT OR FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE
THE PRODUCT, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR WARRANTY, STATUTE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY,
NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE.
Banner Engineering Corp. reserves the right to change, modify or improve the design of the product without assuming
any obligations or liabilities relating to any product previously manufactured by Banner Engineering Corp.
