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R-GAGE QT50R-AFS Sensor
Radar-Based Sensors for Detection of Moving and Stationary Targets
Features • Fourth generation FMCW (true-presence) radar detects moving and stationary objects • Higher sensitivity and shorter range • Adjustable sensing field — ignores objects beyond setpoint • Easy setup and configuration of range, sensitivity, and output with simple DIP switches • Sensing functions are unaffected by wind, falling rain or snow, fog, humidity, air temperatures, or light • Sensor operates in Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) telecommunication band; no special license required • Rugged IP67 housing withstands harsh environments Protected by US patents
Models
Models1 Maximum Range 3.75 m (12.3 ft) Connection 5-wire 2 m (6.5 ft) Integral cable Supply Voltage 12 to 30V dc Telecom Approval2 Output
QT50R-EU-AFS
Bipolar NPN/PNP Telecom approved for Europe (except UK), Australia, New Zea- DIP-switch-selectable land, China, and Japan N.O. or N.C.
CAUTION: Make No Modifications to this Product Any modifications to this product not expressly approved by Banner Engineering could void the user's authority to operate the product. Contact the Factory for more information.
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 deenergized sensor output condition.
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Cabled models only are listed. For integral 5-pin Euro-style (M12) quick-disconnect fitting, add suffix "Q" to the model number (for example, QT50R-xx-AFSQ). QD models require a mating cordset; see Quick Disconnect (QD) Cordsets on page 6. For additional countries, contact Banner Engineering.
P/N 169603_web Rev. A
1/23/2013
Free Datasheet http://www.datasheet4u.com/
R-GAGE QT50R-AFS Sensor
Overview
The R-GAGE sensor emits a well-defined beam of high-frequency radio waves from an internal antenna. Some of this emitted energy reflects back to the receiving antenna. Signal processing electronics in the sensor determine the distance from the sensor to the object based on the time delay of the return signal. The sensor can be configured (via DIP switches) to sense objects up to a specific distance, ignoring objects beyond this distance (also called background suppression).
Setpoint
Figure 2. R-Gage Features
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Y
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Figure 1. R-GAGE Setpoint
1. Power LED: Green (power ON) 2. Signal Strength LED: Red (flashes in proportion to the signal strength) 3. Output LEDs: Yellow (output energized); Red (configuration) Access the DIP switches behind the threaded cap on the sensor back (not shown)
Description X Y D Minimum setpoint distance Maximum setpoint distance Dead Zone3
Distance 2 m (6.6 ft) 3.75 m (12.3 ft)
Sensor Configuration
The sensing zone distance, sensitivity, and output configuration can be selected via the DIP switches on the back of the sensor. Use the included spanner to open the screw-off cover on the back of the sensor and access the DIP switches. Important: Tighten the DIP switch cover a full quarter turn after contact to maintain the watertight seal.
DIP Switch Functions
Switch 1, 2, 3 4, 5 6 7, 8 Function Sensing distance (detects objects from sensor face to this point) Sensitivity (higher sensitivity sees weaker objects and has a larger beam pattern) Normally open/normally closed output functionality Response Speed
DIP switch 1 is on the left and DIP switch 8 is on the right.
Distance Settings
* Default settings
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Typical dead zone: 0.4 m (1.3 ft) for moving and 1.0 m (3.3 ft) for stationary targets, but varies with target reflectivity
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R-GAGE QT50R-AFS Sensor
Switch 1 0 0 0 0 1* 1 1 1
Switch 2 0 0 1 1 0* 0 1 1
Switch 3 0 1 0 1 0* 1 0 1
Distance 2 m (6.6 ft) 2.25 m (7.4 ft) 2.5 m (8.2 ft) 2.75 m (9.0 ft) 3 m (9.8 ft) 3.25 m (10.7 ft) 3.5 m (11.5 ft) 3.75 m (12.3 ft)
Sensitivity Selection
* Default settings Switch 4 0* 0 1 1 Switch 5 0* 1 0 1 Sensitivity 4 (Highest) 3 (High) 2 (Medium) 1 (Low)
NOTE: Use the sensitivity selection to ignore unwanted weak reflections within the field of view, and not to narrow the beam width. Narrow-beam R-GAGE sensor models are available.
Output Configuration
* Default settings Switch 6 0* 1 NO/NC NO NC
Response Speed
* Default settings Switch 7 0 0* 1 1 Switch 8 0 1* 0 1 On (ms) 30 50 30 120 Off (ms) 70 300 1000 6000 Total (ms) 100 350 1030 6120
P/N 169603_web Rev. A
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R-GAGE QT50R-AFS Sensor
Specifications
Range The sensor is able to detect a proper object (see Detectable Objects) from 1 to 3.75 m (3.3 to 12.3 ft), depending on target Detectable Objects Objects containing metal, water, or similar high-dielectric materials Operating Principle Frequency modulate.