Photoelectric sensor
diffuse mode sensor
QS18VP6DQ8
■ Male M12 x 1, 4-pin
■ Protection class IP67
■ LED all-round visible
■ Sensitivity adjusted via potentiometer
Wiring Diagram
Type designation QS18VP6DQ8
Ident no. 3066460
Operating mode Diffuse mode sensor
Light type IR
Wavelength 940 nm
Range 1…450 mm
Ambient temperature -20…+70 °C
Operating voltage 10… 30VDC
Residual ripple < 10 % Uss
DC rated operational current ð 100 mA
Short-circuit protection yes
Reverse polarity protection yes Functional principle
Output function NO/NC , PNP
Switching frequency ð 800 Hz
Identical to retro-reflective sensors, emitter
Readiness delay ð 200 ms and receiver circuitry are incorporated in the
same housing of the diffuse mode sensors.
Approvals CE, cURus However, diffuse mode sensors do not detect
the interruption of the light beam but the re-
Construction rectangular, QS18 flection of the target. A target is detected if it
Dimensions 31 mm x 15 mm x 35 mm reflects sufficient light back to the receiver.
Housing material Plastic, ABS The switching distance of diffuse mode sen-
Lens plastic, acrylic sors thus largely depends on the reflectivity of
Electrical connection Flange connector, M12 x 1 the target.
Protection class IP67
Excess gain curve
Power-on indication LED green Excess gain in relation to the distance
Switching state LED yellow
Error indication LED green flashing
Excess gain indication LED yellow flashing
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Photoelectric sensor
diffuse mode sensor
QS18VP6DQ8
Accessories
Type code Ident no. Description
SMB18A 3033200 Mounting bracket, rectangular, stainless steel, for sensors
with 18 mm thread
SMB18AFAM10 3012558 Mounting bracket, material VA 1.4401, for M10 x 1.5 thread,
thread length 18 mm
SMBQS18A 3069721 Mounting bracket, stainless steel, for 18 mm thread
SMB18SF 3052519 Mounting bracket, PBT black, for sensors with 18 mm thread,
rotatable
Wiring accessories
Type code Ident no. Description
RKC4.4T-2/TEL 6625013 Connection cable, female M12, straight, 4-pin, cable length: 2
m, sheath material: PVC, black; cULus approval; other cable
lengths and qualities available, see [Link]
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Photoelectric sensor
diffuse mode sensor
QS18VP6DQ8
Wiring accessories
Type code Ident no. Description
WKC4.4T-2/TEL 6625025 Connection cable, female M12, angled, 4-pin, cable length: 2
m, sheath material: PVC, black; cULus approval; other cable
lengths and qualities available, see [Link]
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