Banner TM18 Series User Manual
Tm18 series sensors, Models, Features

Printed in USA
04/05
P/N 69857 rev. E
TM18 Series Sensors
Self-contained dc-operated photoelectric sensors in a robust metal housing
Sensing Range
Model
Range
Cable*
Output
Excess Gain
Beam Pattern
Data taken at 25° C
Diffuse
880 nm
Infrared
TM18BM6D
500 mm
(19")
2 m (6.5')
4-wire PVC
cable
Selectable
NPN or
PNP
TM18N6DQP
4-pin
Euro-style
150 mm (6")
polyurethane
(PUR)
pigtail QD
NPN
TM18P6DQP
PNP
Polarized
Retroreflective
660 nm
Visible Red
TM18BM6LP
3 m
(10')
See
Note (1)
2 m (6.5')
4-wire PVC
cable
Selectable
NPN or
PNP
TM18N6LPQP
4-pin
Euro-style
150 mm (6")
polyurethane
(PUR)
pigtail QD
NPN
TM18P6LPQP
PNP
Models
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.
!
* For selectable NPN/PNP models, other cable/connector options are available:
• 9 m cable: add suffix “W/30” to the model number (e.g., TM18BM6D W/30)
• 4-pin Euro-style integral QD: add suffix “Q” to the model number (e.g., TM18BM6DQ)
(1) Retroreflective range is specified using one model BRT-84 reflector. Actual sensing range may be more or less than specified, depending
upon efficiency and reflective area of the reflector(s) in use. For example, using a BRT-92x92C reflector will increase range to 5 m.
Features
• Robust die-cast nickel-plated housing with sealed membrane switch is designed to
meet IEC IP67 requirements
• Excellent immunity to noise, including high-speed-switching fluorescent lamps and
EMI (electromagnetic interference)
• Simple single-button setup procedure
• Selectable light operate/dark operate (push-button toggle)
• Models with selectable NPN or PNP operation (see hookups) or dedicated single
NPN or PNP output; 300mA current rating
• Enhanced optical crosstalk avoidance
1
10
100
10 mm
0.4"
100 mm
4"
1000 mm
40"
1 mm
0.04"
1000
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
TM18D
Diffuse Mode
625 mm
25"
500 mm
20"
375 mm
15"
250 mm
10"
125 mm
5"
0
0
20 mm
40 mm
60 mm
20 mm
40 mm
60 mm
0
0.8"
1.6"
2.4"
0.8"
1.6"
2.4"
DISTANCE
TM18D
Diffuse Mode
3.75 m
12.8'
3.0 m
10'
2.25 m
7.5'
1.5 m
5'
0.75 m
2.5'
0
0
20 mm
40 mm
60 mm
20 mm
40 mm
60 mm
0
0.8"
1.6"
2.4"
0.8"
1.6"
2.4"
DISTANCE
TM18LP
Polarized Retroreflective
with BRT-84 Reflector
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
100
10
1
TM18LP
Polarized Retroreflective
with BRT-84 Reflector
0.01 m
.033'
0.1 m
.33'
1 m
3.3'
10 m
33'
1000
P
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Feb 2013
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