Q08 Series Opposed-Mode Sensors
Low-profile infrared sensors in rugged metal housings
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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Q08 Series Diffuse-Mode Sensor Features
• Miniature right-angle dc photoelectric sensors in rugged die-cast metal housings
•Ultra-thin; only 8 mm (0.3") deep
•Totally self-contained; 10 to 30V dc operation
•Easy mechanical alignment
•Circuitry is completely sealed and epoxy-encapsulated; rated IP67 and NEMA 6
•Select models with NPN (sinking) or PNP (sourcing) output
•Select light operate or dark operate models
•3-wire hookup; output load capacity to 150 milliamps
•LED indicators for Power ON and Output ON; Output indicator may be used for
alignment
•Choose 2 m (6.5') standard integral cable length; or 9 m (30') cable; quick-
disconnect models with Pico-style connectors are also available. Mating cables are
ordered separately (see page 4).
*NOTES:
• 9 m (30') cables are available by adding suffix “W/30” to the model number of the cabled version (e.g., NO5-Q08-AN7 W/30).
• A model with a QD connector (identified by the suffix V1131 in the model number) requires an accessory mating cable. See page 4 for more
information.
Q08 Series Diffuse-Mode Models
Infrared, 880 nm
2.5 mm
to 61
mm
(0.1" to
2.4")
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
10-30V dc
NPN/LO
Output
Type
PNP/DO
PNP/LO
Models* Range Cable
Supply
Voltage
NPN/DO
Excess Gain Beam Pattern
NO5-Q08-RN7
NO5-Q08-RN7-V1131
NO5-Q08-AN7
NO5-Q08-AN7-V1131
NO5-Q08-RP7
NO5-Q08-RP7-V1131
NO5-Q08-AP7
NO5-Q08-AP7-V1131
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
Performance based on 90% reflective white test card
52.5 mm
2.5 in
40.0 mm
2.0 in
37.5 mm
1.5 in
25.0 mm
1.0 in
12.5 mm
0.5 in
0
0
2.5 mm
5.0 mm
7.5 mm
2.5 mm
5.0 mm
7.5 mm
0
.1 in
.2 in
.3 in
.1 in
.2 in
.3 in
DISTANCE
Q08
Diffuse Mode
1
10
100
10 mm
0.4 in
100 mm
4.0 in
1000 mm
40 in
1 mm
0.04 in
1000
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
Q08
Diffuse Mode
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Q08 Series Diffuse-Mode Sensors
Q08 Series Diffuse-Mode Sensor Overview
This small, rugged infrared diffuse proximity mode sensor is contained within an 8-
mm deep die-cast metal housing. It is totally self-contained, and is powered by 10
to 30V dc. It is ideal for sensing of any reflective surface at up to 2" from the
sensor face. Typical applications include parts detection on small conveyors and in
robot grippers, and other similar short-range sensing applications.
Q08 diffuse sensors have a solid-state output capable of switching loads of up to 150
mA dc, continuous. Four output types are available: NPN sinking/light operate, NPN
sinking/dark operate, PNP sourcing/light operate, and PNP sourcing/dark operate.
A light-operate output conducts when the sensor sees the reflection of its own
modulated light (an object is present). A dark-operate output conducts when the
sensor does not see the reflection of its own modulated light (no object is present).
A green LED indicator, visible from the front and left side of the sensor, lights
whenever dc power is applied to the sensor. A yellow LED, visible from the front
and right side of the sensor, lights whenever the sensor output is conducting. Figure 1. Q08 Series Diffuse-Mode features
Figure 2. Q08 Series Diffuse-Mode Sensor dimensions
8.0 mm (0.32")
20.0 mm (0.79")
ø 3.40 mm (0.134")
(2 Holes)
#4 (M3) Screw Clearance
13.00 mm (0.512")
2 m (6.5') Cable
3.00 mm (0.118")
32.0 mm
(1.26")
Attached Cable Models Quick-Disconnect Models
Optical Center of Sensor
3-pin Pico-Style
Quick-Disconnect
39.1 mm
(1.54")
7.7 mm
(0.30")
Optical
Center of
Beam
9.7 mm
(0.38")
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Q08 Series Diffuse-Mode Sensors
Certifications
Supply Voltage and Current 10 to 30V dc at 25 mA; 10% maximum ripple
Supply Protection Circuitry Protected against reverse polarity
Output Configuration Solid-state dc output, with four output types available:
NPN sinking/light operate PNP sourcing/light operate
NPN sinking/dark operate PNP sourcing/dark operate
Light operate outputs conduct when the receiver sees the reflection of its own modulated light source;
Dark operate outputs conduct when the sensor sees dark.
Output Rating 150mA maximum, continuous
Off-state leakage current is 100 microamps at 30V dc
On-state saturation voltage is < 200 millivolts at 10 mA dc and < 1 volt at 150 mA dc
Output Response Time 1 millisecond ON and OFF independent of signal strength
Repeatability 200 microseconds (0.2 milliseconds), independent of signal strength
Indicators Two LED indicators:
Green: Lights to indicate dc power ON
Yellow: Lights when sensor output is conducting (in “light” condition for light operate models; in
“dark” condition for dark operate models)
Construction Black epoxy-painted die-cast zinc housing, polysulfone thermoplastic lens with two through-mounting holes
to accommodate M3 (#4) hardware
Environmental Rating Meets NEMA standards 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 13; IEC IP67
Connections PVC-jacketed 2 m (6.5') or 9 m (30') cable or 3-pin Pico-style quick-disconnect (QD) fitting available. See
page 4. Cable is 4.0 mm (0.16") in diameter.
Operating Conditions Temperature: 0° to +50°C (+32° to +122°F)
Maximum relative humidity: 90% at 50°C (non-condensing)
Application Notes The horizontal axis of the beam pattern represents a line extending outward from the optical center of the
Q08 sensor, and perpendicular to the sensor’s lens. For purposes of mounting and alignment, note that
the optical center of the Q08’s lens is not the same as its mechanical center. The drawing in figure 2
shows the location of the Q08’s optical center.
Q08 Series Diffuse-Mode Sensor Specifications
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Q08 Series Opposed-Mode Sensors
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.
Accessories
Quick-Disconnect Cables
20 mm
(0.8")
25 mm max.
(1.0")
ø 12 mm max.
(0.5")
The following cables are available for Q08 Series Diffuse-Mode QD models
Style Model Length Dimensions
3-pin
Pico-style
straight
PKG3-2 2 m (6.5')
28 mm max.
(1.1")
ø 10 mm max.
(0.4")
Black Wire
Blue Wire Brown Wire
Pin-out
3-pin
Pico-style
right-angle PKW3-2 2 m (6.5')
Q08 Series Diffuse-Mode Sensor Hookups
10-30V dc
–
+
bu
bn
bk Load
Cabled Models NPN (Sinking)
10-30V dc
–
+
bn
bu
bk Load
Cabled Models PNP (Sourcing)
10-30V dc
–
+
bu
bn
bk Load
QD Models NPN (Sinking)
(3-Pin Pico-Style)
10-30V dc
–
+
bn
bu
bk Load
QD Models PNP (Sourcing)
(3-Pin Pico-Style)
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Q08 Series Opposed-Mode Sensors
Low-profile infrared sensors in rugged metal housings
Q08 Series Opposed-Mode Sensor Features
• Miniature right-angle dc photoelectric sensors in rugged die-cast metal housings
• Powerful 20" range
• Ultra-thin; only 8 mm (0.3") deep
• Pulse synchronization between emitter and receiver produces extremely high noise
immunity
• Totally self-contained; 10 to 30V dc operation
• Easy mechanical alignment
• Circuitry is completely sealed and epoxy-encapsulated; rated IP67 and NEMA 6
• Select models with NPN (sinking) or PNP (sourcing) output
• Select light operate or dark operate models
• 3-wire hookup; output load capacity to 150 milliamps
• LED indicators for Power ON and Output ON; Output indicator may be used for
alignment
• 2 m (6.5') standard integral cable length; 9 m (30') cable is also available
*NOTE: 9 m (30') cables are available by adding suffix “W/30” to the model number of the cabled version (e.g., SO60-Q08 w/30).
Q08 Series Opposed-Mode Emitter (S) and Receiver (E) Models – Order Separately
Infrared, 880 nm
510 mm
(20") 2 m (6.5') 10-30V dc
Receiver:
NPN/LO
Models* Range Cable
Supply
Voltage Excess Gain Beam Pattern
SO60-Q08
EO60-Q08-RN6X
SO60-Q08
EO60-Q08-AN6X
SO60-Q08
EO60-Q08-RP6X
SO60-Q08
EO60-Q08-AP6X
1
10
100
10 mm
0.4"
100 mm
4.0"
1000 mm
40"
1 mm
0.04"
1000
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
Q08
Opposed Mode
625 mm
25"
500 mm
20"
375 mm
15"
250 mm
10"
125 mm
5"
0
0
50 mm
100 mm
150 mm
50 mm
100 mm
150 mm
0
2"
4"
6"
2"
4"
6"
DISTANCE
Q08
Opposed Mode
Output
Type
Receiver:
PNP/LO
Receiver:
PNP/LO
Receiver:
NPN/DO
Effective Beam: 6.4 mm
WARNING: SEE SAFETY USE WARNING ON BACK PAGE
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Q08 Series Opposed-Mode Sensors
Q08 Series Opposed-Mode Sensor Overview
Banner model Q08 emitters and receivers are very small, rugged, and
powerful infrared opposed-mode (“through-beam”) sensor pairs contained
within die-cast metal housings
only 8-mm deep
. Sensing range is 20". Q08
emitters and receivers are totally self-contained and are powered from 10 to
30V dc.
Q08 opposed sensor pairs are ideal for sensing of parts on small conveyors
and for other similar short-range opposed-mode sensing uses. The size of
these powerful compact sensors makes them especially useful in
applications with limited space.
A synchronizing wire connecting the emitter and receiver “gates” the
receiver to look for a light signal only during the instant when the emitter
sends a light pulse from its infrared LED. This produces exceptionally high
immunity to electrical noise and false signals. The modulated infrared
sensing beam, along with polysulfone lenses on both the emitter and
receiver, result in extremely high immunity to interference from visible
ambient light.
Model Q08 receivers have a solid-state output capable of switching loads
of up to 150 mA dc, continuous. Four output types are offered:
NPN sinking/light operate, NPN sinking/dark operate, PNP sourcing/light operate, and
PNP sourcing/dark operate. See the table of available models on page 1. A light-
operate output conducts when the receiver sees the emitter’s pulse-synchronized light
source. A dark-operate output conducts when the receiver does not see the emitter’s
pulse-synchronized light source.
A green LED indicator on both the emitter and receiver units, visible from the front and
left side of the sensor, lights whenever dc power is applied (see figure 1). A yellow LED
(receiver units only), visible from the front and the right side of the receiver, lights
whenever the receiver’s output circuit is conducting.
Figure 2. Q08 Opposed-Mode Sensor dimensions (attached cable version only)
8.0 mm (0.32")
20.0 mm (0.79")
ø 3.40 mm (0.134")
(2 Holes)
#4 (M3) Screw Clearance
13.00 mm (0.512")
2 m (6.5') Cable
3.00 mm (0.12")
32.0 mm
(1.26")
Beam emits
from mechanical center
of lens
9.0 mm
(0.35")
Figure 1. Q08 Series Opposed-Mode emitter and
receiver features
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Q08 Series Opposed-Mode Sensors
Certifications
Supply Voltage and Current 10 to 30V dc at 30 mA total maximum; 15 mA for emitter, 15 mA for receiver (exclusive of load);
10% maximum ripple
Supply Protection Circuitry Protected against reverse polarity
Output Configuration Solid-state dc output, with four output types available:
NPN sinking/light operate PNP sourcing/light operate
NPN sinking/dark operate PNP sourcing/dark operate
Light operate outputs conduct when the receiver sees the emitter’s pulse-synchronized light source;
Dark operate outputs conduct when the receiver does not see the emitter’s pulse-synchronized source.
Output Rating 150mA maximum, continuous
Off-state leakage current is 100 microamps at 30V dc
On-state saturation voltage is < 200 millivolts at 10 mA dc and < 1 volt at 150 mA dc
Output Protection Circuitry Protected against false pulse on power-up and continous overload or short circuits of outputs.
Overload trip point ≥220 mA, typical, at 20°C.
Output Response Time 1 millisecond ON and OFF independent of signal strength
Repeatability 200 microseconds (0.2 milliseconds), independent of signal strength
Indicators Two LED indicators:
Green: Lights to indicate dc power ON
Yellow: Lights (except opposed emitters) when sensor output is conducting (in “light” condition for
light operate models; in “dark” condition for dark operate models)
Construction Black epoxy-painted die-cast zinc housing, polysulfone thermoplastic lens with two through-mounting holes
to accommodate M3 (#4) hardware
Environmental Rating Meets NEMA standards 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 13; IEC IP67
Connections PVC-jacketed 2 m (6.5') or 9 m (30') cable. Cable is 4.0 mm (0.16") in diameter.
Operating Conditions Temperature: 0° to +50° C (+32° to +122°F)
Maximum relative humidity: 90% at 50°C (non-condensing)
Q08 Series Opposed-Mode Sensor Specifications
Q08 Series Opposed-Mode Sensor Hookups
bu
wh
bn +
–
bk
10-30V dc
Load
+
–
Tie black wires
together
bu
bn
bk
Receiver Emitter
Emitter and NPN (Sinking) Receiver
bn
wh
bu
+
–
bk
10-30V dc
Load
Tie black wires
together
bn
bu
bk
Receiver Emitter
+
–
Emitter and PNP (Sourcing) Receiver
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