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Stainless steel laser sensor for clear object detection
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Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor for Clear
Object Detection
Quick Start Guide
Class 1 laser CMOS sensor with a discrete (PNP or NPN) output. Patent pending.
This guide is designed to help you set up and install the Q4X Sensor. For complete information on programming,
performance, troubleshooting, dimensions, and accessories, please refer to the Instruction Manual at
www.bannerengineering.com. Search for p/n 181483 to view the Instruction Manual. Use of this document assumes
familiarity with pertinent industry standards and practices.
For illustration purposes, the threaded barrel model Q4X images are used throughout this document.
WARNING: Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection
Never use this device as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to
serious injury or death. This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary
to allow its use in personnel safety applications. A sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an
energized or de-energized sensor output condition.
Features
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Figure 1. Sensor Features—Threaded Barrel
Models
Display and Indicators
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Figure 3. Display in Run Mode
Output Indicator
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On—Outputs conducting (closed)
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Off—Outputs not conducting (open)
Active TEACH Indicators (COD)
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COD all on = Intensity and distance windows for
clear object detection enabled
Buttons
Use the sensor buttons (SELECT)(TEACH), (+)(LO/DO), and (-)(MODE) to program the sensor.
Original Document
187731 Rev. C
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1. Output Indicator (Amber)
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2. Display
3. Buttons
The display is a 4-digit, 7-segment LED. The main screen is the Run Mode
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screen, which shows the percentage matched to the taught reference
surface. A display value of 999P indicates the sensor has not been taught.
1. Stability Indicator (STB = Green)
2. Active TEACH Indicators
13 September 2016
Figure 2. Sensor Features—Flush Mount
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COD = Intensity and distance windows for clear object
detection
Stability Indicator (STB)
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On—Stable signal within the specified sensing range
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Flashing—Marginal signal, the target is outside the
limits of the specified sensing range, or a multiple
peak condition exists
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Off—No target detected within the specified sensing
range
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Models
187731

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  • Page 1 Class 1 laser CMOS sensor with a discrete (PNP or NPN) output. Patent pending. This guide is designed to help you set up and install the Q4X Sensor. For complete information on programming, performance, troubleshooting, dimensions, and accessories, please refer to the Instruction Manual at www.bannerengineering.com.

  • Page 2: Laser Description And Safety Information

    Pulse Duration: 7 µs to 2 ms Installation Install the Safety Label The safety label must be installed on Q4X sensors that are used in the United States. NOTE: Position the label on the cable in a location that has minimal chemical exposure.

  • Page 3: Sensor Orientation And Mounting Considerations For Transparent And Clear Object Detection

    The robust detection capabilities of the Q4X will allow successful detection even under non-ideal conditions in many cases. 1. Select a reference surface with these characteristics where possible: •...

  • Page 4: Wiring Diagram-Threaded Barrel Models

    Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor for Clear Object Detection Mount the Sensor 1. If a bracket is needed, mount the sensor onto the bracket. 2. Mount the sensor (or the sensor and the bracket) to the machine or equipment at the desired location. Do not tighten the mounting screws at this time.

  • Page 5: Setup Mode

    Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor for Clear Object Detection Setup Mode Access Setup mode and the sensor menu from Run mode by pressing and holding MODE for longer than 2 seconds. Use to navigate through the menu. Press SELECT to select a menu option and access the submenus. Use to navigate through the submenus.

  • Page 6: Manual Adjustments

    Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor for Clear Object Detection The Q4X sensor records the distance to the reference surface and the amount of laser light returned by the reference surface. The output is switched when an object passing between the sensor and the reference surface changes the perceived distance or amount of returned light.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Q4X Stainless Steel Laser Sensor for Clear Object Detection When in mode, displays when (+)(LO/DO) or (-)(MODE) are pressed and held. To access the manual adjust options, briefly press and release (+)(LO/DO) or (-)(MODE). To enter TEACH mode, press the (SELECT) (TEACH) button and hold for longer than 2 seconds.
  • Page 8 Banner Engineering Corp. Limited Warranty 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.

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