Printed in USA 10/04 P/N 116160
Installation
Guide
S18 Sensors – ac-Voltage Series
Self-contained, ac-operated sensors
* Standard 2 m (6.5') cable models are listed.
• 9 m (30') cable: add suffix “W/30” (e.g., S183E W/30).
• 4-pin Micro-style QD models: add suffix “Q1” (e.g., S183EQ1). A model with a QD connector
requires a mating cable.
† Use polarized models when shiny objects will be sensed.
Sensing Mode Range LED Output Model*
Opposed 20 m
(66') Infrared
950 nm
– S183E
LO S18AW3R
DO S18RW3R
Retro-
reflective†
2 m
(79")
LO S18AW3L
DO S18RW3L
Polarized
Retro-
reflective†
Visible
Red
680 nm
LO S18AW3LP
DO S18RW3LP
Diffuse
100 mm
(4")
Infrared
880 nm
LO S18AW3D
DO S18RW3D
300 mm
(12")
LO S18AW3DL
DO S18RW3DL
Fixed
Field
25 mm (1")
cutoff
LO S18AW3FF25
DO S18RW3FF25
50 mm (2")
cutoff
LO S18AW3FF50
DO S18RW3FF50
100 mm (4")
cutoff
LO S18AW3FF100
DO S18RW3FF100
Additional information on this product is immediately available online at www.bannerengineering.com/116160
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
104.1 mm*
(4.10")
63.2 mm
(2.49")
Yellow LED
Output Indicator
Green LED
Power Indicator
*Polarized retro and fixed-field models = 105.1 mm (4.14")
Cabled Models QD Models
85.3 mm*
(3.36")
63.2 mm
(2.49")
Yellow LED
Output Indicator
Green LED
Power Indicator
*Polarized retro and fixed-field models = 86.3 mm (3.40")
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LISTED
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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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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
Jan 2013
p/n 116160 Rev. A
Banner Engineering Corp., 9714 Tenth Ave. No., Minneapolis, MN USA 55441 • Phone: 763.544.3164 • www.bannerengineering.com • Email: sensors@bannerengineering.com
S18 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 116160
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 millisecond delay on power-up
Repeatability
Opposed Mode: 2 milliseconds
Other Models: 4 milliseconds
Repeatability and response are independent of signal strength.
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
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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/116160
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.
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. 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 DEALING 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.
