SLO Series Slot Sensor

Datasheet
Self-Contained Opposed-Mode Sensor Pair
• An easy-to-use self-contained opposed-mode sensor pair in a rugged U-shaped housing
• Easy and economical to mount
• Molded-in beam guides simplify mounting and beam placement
• 30 mm slot width for a wide variety of sensing applications
• Applications include hole detection, gear tooth detection, edge guiding and counting of
opaque materials
• 10 V dc to 30 V dc operation
• Bipolar PNP/NPN outputs
• Choose 1 millisecond or 300 microsecond response
• 2 mm effective beam
• Dark or light operate
• Choose integral, unterminated cable or QD models

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 de-energized
sensor output condition.

Models
Models Sensing Beam Slot Width Cable1 Output Response Repeatability

SLO30VB6 2 m (6.5ft) 5-wire cable

1 ms 250 µs
SLO30VB6Q 5-Pin Euro-style QD Bipolar
Infrared, 890 nm 30 mm (1.2 in)
SLO30VB6Y 2 m (6.5ft) 5-wire cable NPN/PNP
300 µs 75 µs
SLO30VB6YQ 5-Pin Euro-style QD

Overview
The SLO Series Slot Sensor (sometimes called a “Fork Sensor”)
comprises an opposed-mode emitter and its receiver inside a
single convenient housing.
Opposed-mode sensing is very reliable, and the single self-
contained housing provides easy installation, with no sensor
alignment required. In addition, the molded-in arrow on the
Emitter
emitter portion of the housing and the slotted design on the
receiver portion of the housing show at a glance the position of
the beam, simplifying installation placement.
Signal LED
Power ON LED
Receiver (Beam Aligns at Groove)
Figure 1. Features

1 To order the 9 m (30 ft) PVC cable model, add the suffix "W/30" to the cabled model number. For example, SLO30VB6 W/30. Models with a quick
disconnect require a mating cordset.

Original Document 23 February 2018

60073 Rev. B
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Gear Tooth Detection Edge Detection Code Reading (Holes in Opaque Materials)

Figure 2. Typical Applications

LED Indicators
The Slot Sensor features two LED Indicators: Power (green) and Signal (amber). They indicate the following:
Green ON: Power ON
Amber ON: Sensor sees light
Amber flashing: Excess gain is marginal (1 to 1.5×) in light condition

Select Light Operate/Dark Operate

Connect the gray wire to +V (10 V dc to 30 V dc) for Dark Operate; and to dc common (or open) for Light Operate. See wiring
diagrams.

Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Key
1
+
10-30V dc 1. Brown
3
– 2. White
2 3. Blue
L
4 4. Black
L
5. Gray*
5*
*For Dark operate, connect gray wire to + (brown). For Light operate, connect gray wire
to - (blue).

Note: Quick disconnect (QD) wiring diagrams are functionally identical.

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Specifications
Supply Voltage and Current Required Overcurrent Protection
10 to 30V dc, 30 mA
WARNING: Electrical connections must be
Supply Protection Circuitry made by qualified personnel in accordance with
Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages local and national electrical codes and
Output Configuration regulations.
Bipolar: PNP and NPN Overcurrent protection is required to be provided by end product
Output Rating application per the supplied table.
150 mA each output Overcurrent protection may be provided with external fusing or via Current
Limiting, Class 2 Power Supply.
Output Protection Circuitry Supply wiring leads < 24 AWG shall not be spliced.
Protected against output short-circuit and false pulse on power up For additional product support, go to www.bannerengineering.com.
Output Response Time
Supply Wiring (AWG) Required Overcurrent Protection (Amps)
1 millisecond or 300 microseconds, depending on model
Repeatability 20 5.0
250 microseconds or 75 microseconds, depending on model
22 3.0
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature: −40 °C to +70 °C (−40 °F to +158 °F) 24 2.0
90% at +50 °C maximum relative humidity (non-condensing)
26 1.0
Slot Opening
30 mm (1.18 in) wide × 45 mm (1.8 in) deep; beam is 10 mm (0.4 in) from 28 0.8
outer edge
30 0.5
Adjustments
None
Indicators Certifications
Green: Power on/off indicator
Amber: Signal condition indicator
Construction E224071

Housing: ABS and polycarbonate

Lenses: acrylic
Connections
2 m (6.5 ft) or 9 m (30 ft) 5-conductor PVC-jacketed attached cable or 5-pin
Euro-style quick-disconnect
Environmental Rating
IEC IP67; NEMA 6

Dimensions
30.2 mm
(1.19")
10.9 mm
(0.43")

10.0 mm
(0.39)

45.0 mm
(1.77")
72.0 mm
Power LED (2.84")
(Green)

Signal LED
(Amber)

6.0 mm 20.2 mm (0.80")

(0.24")
6.0 mm 40.0 mm 2x ø5.6 mm M12 x 1
(0.24") (1.58") (0.22")
52.0 mm
(2.05") 18.8 mm
(0.74")

All measurements are listed in millimeters [inches], unless noted otherwise.

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Accessories

Cordsets

5-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets—Single Ended

Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Female)

MQDC1-501.5 0.50 m (1.5 ft)

44 Typ.
MQDC1-506 1.83 m (6 ft)
Straight
MQDC1-515 4.57 m (15 ft)
M12 x 1
2
MQDC1-530 9.14 m (30 ft) ø 14.5
1
3
MQDC1-506RA 1.83 m (6 ft)
4 5
MQDC1-515RA 4.57 m (15 ft) 32 Typ.
[1.26"] 1 = Brown
2 = White
3 = Blue
30 Typ.
Right-Angle [1.18"] 4 = Black
5 = Gray
MQDC1-530RA 9.14 m (30 ft)
M12 x 1
ø 14.5 [0.57"]

Brackets

SMBSL
52
• Angled bracket
• 304 stainless steel
40 6X
• Hardware included Ø5.5
41

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