* Cabled models have 2 m (6.5') integral cable; 2-wire for emitters, 3-wire for receivers.
** QD models have 3-pin 150 mm (6.5") Pico-style QD pigtail. QD models require mating cable; see page 4.
Printed in USA 12/12 P/N 57248 rev. E
VS2 Series Opposed-Mode Sensors
Miniature self-contained sensors
VS2 Series Features
•Totally self-contained miniature sensors
•10 to 30V dc operation
•Visible red or infrared sensing beam, depending on model
•Up to 3 m (118") sensing range (see Range specifications below)
•Choose dark or light operate models
•Choose models with NPN (sinking) or PNP (sourcing) output
•2-wire and 3-wire hookup; output load capacity to 50 mA
•Choice of integral cable or quick-disconnect pigtail
•Sensors may be purchased in pairs, or individually
VS2 Series miniature self-contained sensors are designed for precision sensing in small areas
previously accessible only to remote or fiber optic models. Typical applications include mounting
inside vibrating feeders and electronic component handling equipment. Infrared, 940 nm
Visible red, 660 nm
VS2 Series Opposed-Mode Sensors
VS2AN5R
BANNER
VS2
Component
Sensing
Beam/
Range
1
10
100
0.10 m
4 in
1.0 m
40 in
10.0 m
400 in
0.01 m
0.4 in
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
1000
VS2 Series
Opposed Mode
Infrared
Supply
Voltage
Output
Type Excess Gain Beam Pattern
Emitter
Receiver
Sensor Pair
Visible
Red,
660 nm
1.2 m
(47")
3.75 m
13.1 ft
3.0 m
10 ft
2.25 m
7.4 ft
1.5 m
5 ft
0.75 m
2.5 ft
0
0
-200 mm
-400 mm
-600 mm
200 mm
400 mm
600 mm
0
-8 in
-16 in
-24 in
8 in
16 in
24 in
DISTANCE
VS2 Series
Opposed Mode
Infrared
Effective Beam: 3 mm
10 to
30V dc
NPN/
Light
Operate
1
10
100
0.10 m
4 in
1.0 m
40 in
10.0 m
400 in
0.01 m
0.4 in
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
1000
VS2 Series
Opposed Mode
Visible Red
1.5 m
60 in
1.2 m
48 in
0.9 m
36 in
0.6 m
24 in
0.3 m
12 in
0
0
100 mm
200 mm
300 mm
100 mm
200 mm
300 mm
0
4 in
8 in
12 in
4 in
8 in
12 in
DISTANCE
VS2 Series
Opposed Mode
Visible Red
Effective Beam: 3 mm
Emitter
Receiver
Sensor Pair
Emitter
Receiver
Sensor Pair
NPN/
Dark
Operate
PNP/
Light
Operate
Emitter
Receiver
Sensor Pair
Emitter
Receiver
Sensor Pair
PNP/
Dark
Operate
NPN/
Light
Operate
Emitter
Receiver
Sensor Pair
Emitter
Receiver
Sensor Pair
PNP/
Light
Operate
Emitter
Receiver
Sensor Pair
NPN/
Dark
Operate
PNP/
Dark
Operate
QD
Models**
VS25EVQ
VS2AN5RQ
VS2KAN5VQ
VS25EVQ
VS2RN5RQ
VS2KRN5VQ
VS25EVQ
VS2AP5RQ
VS2KAP5VQ
VS25EVQ
VS2RP5RQ
VS2KRP5VQ
VS25EQ
VS2AN5RQ
VS2KAN5Q
VS25EQ
VS2AP5RQ
VS2KAP5Q
VS25EQ
VS2RN5RQ
VS2KRN5Q
VS25EQ
VS2RP5RQ
VS2KRP5Q
Cabled
Models*
VS25EV
VS2AN5R
VS2KAN5V
VS25EV
VS2RN5R
VS2KRN5V
VS25EV
VS2AP5R
VS2KAP5V
VS25EV
VS2RP5R
VS2KRP5V
VS25E
VS2AN5R
VS2KAN5
VS25E
VS2AP5R
VS2KAP5
VS25E
VS2RN5R
VS2KRN5
VS25E
VS2RP5R
VS2KRP5
Infrared,
940 nm
3.0 m
(118")
VS2 Series – Opposed Mode
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Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.
www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: 763.544.3164
VS2 Series Opposed-Mode Sensor 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 0.5 milliseconds OFF
(NOTE: 100 millisecond delay on power-up: output is non-conducting 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
Yellow flashing =marginal excess gain (1-1.5x) in light condition
Repeatability 100 microseconds
Construction Black ABS housing with clear MABS lens
Environmental Rating 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 pigtail 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)
Emitter: 25 mA (visible beam); 30 mA (infrared beam)
Receiver: 25 mA (exclusive of load)
Certifications
Application Notes M2 stainless steel mounting hardware included. Optional mounting brackets are available (page 4).
VS2 Series Sensor Hookups
10-30V dc
–
+
bu
bn
bk Load
10-30V dc
–
+
bn
bu
bk Load
10-30V dc
+
–
bu
bn
10-30V dc
–
+
bu
bn
bk Load
10-30V dc
–
+
bn
bu
bk Load
10-30V dc
+
–
bu
bn
bk
Sensors with NPN Outputs
Cabled hookup
Quick-Disconnect hookup Quick-Disconnect hookup Quick-Disconnect hookup
Emitters
Cabled hookup
Sensors with PNP Outputs
Cabled hookup
VS2 Series – Opposed Mode
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Banner Engineering Corp. • Minneapolis, MN U.S.A.
www.bannerengineering.com • Tel: 763.544.3164
VS2 Series Opposed-Mode Sensor Dimensions
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L
VS2
2x ø2.2 mm
(0.09")
3.6 mm
(0.14")
4.3 mm
(0.17")
2.0 mm
(0.08")
8.0 mm
(0.31")
Green Power
Indicator
Yellow
Signal Indicator
(Receiver only)
12.0 mm
(0.47")
4.8 mm
(0.19")
25.1 mm
(0.99")
16.7 mm
(0.66")
WARNING . . . Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection
Never use this product as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to serious injury or death.
This product 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. Consult your current Banner Safety Products
catalog for safety products which meet OSHA, ANSI and IEC standards for personnel protection.
!
150 mm (6") Pigtail
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 VS2 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
VS2 Series – Opposed Mode
Banner Engineering Corp., 9714 Tenth Ave. No., Minneapolis, MN 55441 • Phone: 763.544.3164 • www.bannerengineering.com • sensors@bannerengineering.com
VS2 Series Mounting Brackets
SMBVS2RA •Right-angle bracket
•300 series stainless steel
5.5 mm
(0.22")
7.0 mm
(0.28")
2x 3.2 mm
(0.13")
0.9 mm
(0.04")
3.0 mm
(0.12")
3.0 mm
(0.12")
14.0 mm
(0.55")
4 x ø2.3 mm
(0.09")
8.0 mm
(0.32")
8.0 mm
(0.32")
8.0 mm
(0.32")
9.0 mm
(0.35")
20.0 mm
(0.79")
20.0 mm
(0.79")
VS2 Apertures
APVS2-02R APVS2-04R
2x 3.3 mm
(0.13") 2x 0.5 mm
(0.02")
16.7 mm
(0.66")
16.7 mm
(0.66")
4x ø2.1 mm (0.8")
2.5 mm
(0.10")
2.5 mm
(0.10")
8.0 mm
(0.31")
12.4 mm
(0.49")
4.6 mm
(0.18")
22.8 mm
(0.90")
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2x 3.3 mm
(0.13") 2x 1 mm
(0.04")
16.7 mm
(0.66")
16.7 mm
(0.66")
4x ø2.1 mm (0.8")
2.5 mm
(0.10")
2.5 mm
(0.10")
8.0 mm
(0.31")
12.4 mm
(0.49")
4.6 mm
(0.18")
22.8 mm
(0.90")
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•1 mm wide aperture
•0.1 mm 300 series stainless steel
APVS2-0204 •0.5 mm and 1.0 mm apertures
•0.1 mm 300 series stainless steel
•0.5 mm wide aperture
•0.1 mm 300 series stainless steel
APVS2-0608 •1.5 mm and 2.0 mm apertures
•0.1 mm 300 series stainless steel
ø1.0 mm
(0.04")
ø0.5 mm
(0.02")
16.7 mm
(0.66")
16.7 mm
(0.66")
4x ø2.1 mm (0.8")
2.5 mm
(0.10")
2.5 mm
(0.10")
8.0 mm
(0.31")
12.4 mm
(0.49")
4.6 mm
(0.18")
22.8 mm
(0.90")
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ø2.0
(0.08")
ø1.5 mm
(0.06")
16.7 mm
(0.66")
16.7 mm
(0.66")
4x ø2.1 mm (0.8")
2.5 mm
(0.10")
2.5 mm
(0.10")
8.0 mm
(0.31")
12.4 mm
(0.49")
4.6 mm
(0.18")
22.8 mm
(0.90")
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Accessories
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 57248 Rev. E
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.
