EZ-BEAM® S12 Series Opposed-Mode

Sensor Pairs

Datasheet
• Economical opposed-mode (beam-break) sensor pairs in 12 mm diameter
barrel-style housings
• Sensing range of 15 m (50 ft)
• Totally self-contained; 10 V DC to 30 V DC operation
• Complementary outputs: one normally open, one normally closed; choice of
NPN or PNP configuration, 100 mA max. (continuous)
• One output may be used as a marginal signal alarm
• LED status indicators for Power On, Output Overload, Object Sensed, and
Low Gain conditions

WARNING:
• Do not use this device for personnel protection
• Using this device for personnel protection could result in serious injury or death.
• This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in
personnel safety applications. A device failure or malfunction can cause either an energized (on) or de-
energized (off) output condition.

Models
Visible Red, 680 nm
Beam Pattern (Effective beam:
Models 1 Cable Output Type Excess Gain
8.1 mm)
S126E Emitter 2 m (6.5 ft)
Integral 4-pin 1000
M8 male quick- - S12 Series
S126EQP Emitter
disconnect S12 Series
1500 mm 60 in
connector Opposed Mode
Opposed Mode
1000 mm 40 in
100
EXCESS GAIN

S12SN6R Receiver 2 m (6.5 ft) 500 mm 20 in

0 0
Integral 4-pin
S12SN6RQP M8 male quick- NPN 500 mm 20 in
10 1000 mm 40 in
Receiver disconnect 1500 mm 60 in
connector
0 5m 10 m 15 m 20 m 25 m
S12SP6R Receiver 2 m (6.5 ft) 1
16 ft 32 ft 49 ft 66 ft 82 ft

.1 m 1m 10 m 100 m DISTANCE
Integral 4-pin .33 ft 3.3 ft 33 ft 330 ft
S12SP6RQP M8 male quick- PNP DISTANCE
Receiver disconnect
connector

Wiring Diagrams
Receivers with NPN Outputs (Standard) Receivers with PNP Outputs (Standard) Key

bu (3) bn (1)
– +
10–30 V dc 10–30 V dc 1 - Brown
bn (1) bu (3)
+ –
2 - White
bk (4) bk (4) 3 - Blue
Load Load
4 - Black
wh (2) wh (2)
Load Load

1 Integral 2 m (6.5 ft) unterminated cable models and 4-pin M8 integral quick disconnect models are listed.
• To order the 9 m (30 ft) PVC cable model, add the suffix "W/30" to the cabled model number.
• Models with a quick disconnect require a mating cordset.

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Receivers with NPN Outputs (Alarm) Receivers with PNP Outputs (Alarm) Key

bn (1) bu (3)
– +
10–30 V DC 10–30 V DC
bu (3) bn (1) 1 - Brown
+ –
2 - White
bk (4) bk (4) 3 - Blue
Load Load
4 - Black
wh (2) wh (2)
Alarm Alarm

Emitters with Attached Cable Emitters with Quick Disconnect Key

bn (1)
+
brown
+ bu (3) 10–30 V DC 1 - Brown
− 2 - White
10–30 V DC bk (4) 3 - Blue
not used
blue 4 - Black
– wh (2)
not used

Specifications
Supply Voltage and Current Repeatability
10 V DC to 30 V DC (10% maximum ripple) 375 microseconds; repeatability and response are independent of signal
Supply current (exclusive of load current): Opposed Mode Emitters: 25 mA; strength
Opposed Mode Receivers: 20 mA
Indicators
Supply Protection Circuitry Receivers have two LEDs: green and amber
Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages Green solid: power to sensor is on
Green flashing: output is overloaded (DC models only)
Output Configuration
Amber solid: normally open output is conducting
SPDT (complementary) solid-state DC switch; choose NPN or PNP models Amber flashing: excess gain marginal (1–1.5x) in light condition
Light operate: N.O. output conducts when the sensor sees the emitter’s
modulated light Construction
Dark operate: N.C. output conducts when the sensor sees dark; the N.C. Reinforced thermoplastic polyester housings; polycarbonate lenses;
(normally closed) output may be wired as a normally open marginal signal polyurethane end cap
alarm output, depending upon hookup to the power supply (U.S. patent
5087838) Environmental Rating
Leakproof design rated NEMA 6P (IP67)
Output Rating
100 mA maximum (each) in standard wiring; when wired for alarm output, the Connections
total load may not exceed 100 mA 2 m (6.5 ft) unterminated 4-wire PVC-jacketed cable, 9 m (30 ft)
Off-state leakage current < 1 microamp at 30 V DC unterminated 4-wire PVC-jacketed cable, or Integral 4-pin M8 male quick-
On-state saturation voltage < 1 V at 10 mA DC and < 1.5 V at 150 mA DC disconnect connector
Output Protection Circuitry Operating Conditions
Protected against output short-circuit, continuous overload, and false pulse Temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C (–40 °F to +158 °F)
on power-up Maximum relative humidity: 90% at +50 °C maximum relative humidity (non-
condensing)
Output Response Time
3 milliseconds ON, 1.5 milliseconds OFF Vibration and Mechanical Shock
100 millisecond delay on power-up; outputs are non-conducting during this All models meet MIL-STD-202F requirements.
time Method 201A (Vibration: 10 Hz to 60 Hz maximum, 0.06 inch (1.52 mm)
double amplitude, 10G maximum acceleration).
Method 213B conditions H&I (Shock: 75G with device operating; 100G for
non-operation).
Certifications
Banner Engineering
Europe Park Lane,
Culliganlaan 2F bus 3,
1831 Diegem,
BELGIUM
Turck Banner LTD
Blenheim House,
Blenheim Court,
Wickford, Essex SS11
8YT, Great Britain

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Dimensions
Figure 1. Cabled Models

Green LED
Power Indicator

Amber LED
Output Indicator

12 x 1 mm Thread Figure 2. Quick-Disconnect Models

2m
(6.5') Cable Jam Nuts
4.1 mm (Provided)
(0.16") 150 mm
(6 in) Pigtail

4.1 mm
38 mm (0.16 in)
59.9 mm
(1.5")
(2.36")
59.9 mm
(2.36 in)

Accessories

Cordsets
4-Pin Snap-on M8 Cordsets—Single Ended

Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Female)

32 Typ.
4 2
PKG4-2 2.03 m (6.66 ft) Straight
ø 9.0 3 1

1 = Brown
4 2 2 = White
29 Typ. 3 = Blue
4 = Black
3 1

PKW4Z-2 2 m (6.56 ft) Right-Angle 15 Typ.

ø 10.9

Brackets
SMB12MM 12.3 mm
(0.49")

• 12-gauge, stainless steel, right-angle mounting bracket for barrel-style

sensors with 12 mm threads
• Curved mounting slot allows the bracket ±10° of lateral movement 25.4 mm
ø 12.3 mm
(0.49")
• Mounting holes accommodate #8 hardware (1.00")

12.7 mm 38.1 mm
R 3.1 mm
(0.12")
(0.50") (1.50")

10

Slot 4.6 mm
(0.18")
R 24.1 mm
(0.95") 42.9 mm
(1.69")

20

ø 4.6 mm
R 5.1 mm (0.18")
(0.20")

Hole center spacing: A to B = 26.0

Hole size: A = ø 4.6, B = 12.8 x 4.6, C= ø 12.3

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Aperture Kits
SP12 sensors may be fitted with apertures that narrow or shape the effective beam of the sensor and protect the sensor’s lens.
These apertures are rectangular or circular thread-on water-tight parts. Use of apertures with SP12 high-gain sensors makes it
possible to create very narrow, concentrated sensing beams for precision sensing applications.
Model Description Dimensions

Includes lens, o-ring, thread-on housing, and 3 circular apertures with

openings of:
AP12SC • 0.5 mm (0.02 inch) diameter
• 1.0 mm (0.04 inch) diameter
• 2.5 mm (0.10 inch) diameter
Includes lens, o-ring, thread-on housing, and 3 rectangular apertures with
openings of:
AP12SR • 0.5 mm (0.02 inch) wide
• 1.0 mm (0.04 inch) wide
• 2.5 mm (0.10 inch) wide

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improper application or installation of this product or use of the product for personal protection applications when the product is
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