EZ-BEAM® M18 Series Sensors
Stainless Steel 18 mm Barrel-style DC Photoelectric Sensors
EZ-BEAM M18 Series Features
• 18 mm threaded-barrel sensor
• 10 to 30V dc; choose SPDT (complementary) NPN or PNP outputs (150 mA max. ea.)
• Easy to use; no adjustments are necessary
• Advanced self-diagnostics with separate alarm output†; dual LED system indicates
sensor performance
• Choice of integral cable or Euro-style quick disconnect connector
• Epoxy-encapsulated circuitry; IEC IP67 (NEMA 6P) construction for harsh sensing
environments
• Brackets available for a wide array of mounting options
† U.S. patent 5087838 (see Specifications, page 5)
EZ-BEAM M18 Series Sensing Mode Options
Opposed
Retroreflective
Diffuse
Fixed-Field
Infrared, 950 nm
M18 Series Opposed-Mode Emitter (E) and Receiver (R)
Supply
Voltage
Output
Type
Models
Range
Cable*
Excess Gain
Beam Width
Effective Beam: 13 mm
1000
M186E
M186EQ
2 m (6.5')
4-Pin Euro-style QD
M18 Series
—
E
X
M18 Series
Opposed Mode
1500 mm
60 in
C
Opposed Mode
E 100
S
1000 mm
500 mm
0
40 in
20 in
0
S
20 m
(66')
M18SN6R
M18SN6RQ
2 m (6.5')
4-Pin Euro-style QD
10-30V dc
NPN
PNP
10
G
A
I
500 mm
1000 mm
1500 mm
20 in
40 in
60 in
N
1
0
5 m
16 ft
10 m
32 ft
15 m
49 ft
20 m
66 ft
25 m
82 ft
M18SP6R
M18SP6RQ
2 m (6.5')
4-Pin Euro-style QD
.1 m
.33 ft
1 m
3.3 ft
10 m
33 ft
100 m
330 ft
DISTANCE
DISTANCE
* 9 m (30') cables are available by adding suffix “W/30” to the model number of any cabled sensor (e.g., M18SN6R W/30).
A model with a QD connector requires an optional mating cable. See page 6 for more information.
Printed in USA
P/N 49201E9A