WORLD-BEAM QS18
Opposed - Glass Fiber (Performance is based on a 90% re-
flectance white test card.)
Bifurcated - Glass Fiber (Performance is based on a 90% re-
flectance white test card.)
Excess Gain Curve
Beam Pattern
Excess Gain Curve
Beam Pattern
1000
1000
100
10
QS18F
Opposed Mode
QS18F
QS18F
75 mm
3 in
1.9 mm
0.075 in
QS18F
Diffuse Mode
E
X
C
E
S
S
E
X
C
E
S
S
1.3 mm
0.050 in
0.025 in
0
50 mm
25 mm
2 in
1 in
0
Diffuse Mode
Glass Fibers
0.65 mm
Opposed Mode
Glass Fibers
100
0
BT13S
BT23S
0
IT13S
IT23S
0.65 mm
1.3 mm
1.9 mm
0.025 in
0.050 in
0.075 in
25 mm
50 mm
75 mm
1 in
2 in
3 in
IT23S Fibers
w/L9 lenses
BT23S Fiber
10
1
G
A
I
G
A
I
0
7.5 mm 15 mm 22.5 mm 30 mm 37.5 mm
0
100 mm 200 mm 300 mm 400 mm 500 mm
4 in 8 in 12 in 16 in 20 in
IT13S
Fibers
IT23S
Fibers
0.3 in
0.6 in
0.9 in
1.2 in
1.5 in
BT13S Fiber
N
N
DISTANCE
DISTANCE
1
1 mm
.04 in
10 mm
.4 in
100 mm
4 in
1000 mm
40 in
.01 m
.033 ft
.1 m
.33 ft
1 m
3.3 ft
10 m
33 ft
DISTANCE
DISTANCE
Wiring Diagrams
QS18 with NPN (Sinking) Outputs
QS18 with PNP (Sourcing) Outputs
QS18 Emitters
3
1
–
+
10-30V dc
10-30V dc
3
1
+
–
bn (1)
bu (3)
+
4
4
Load
Load
2
2
10–30V dc
Load
Load
−
Installing Fibers
Cutting Unterminated Plastic Fibers
Unterminated plastic fibers are designed to be cut by the user to the length required for the application.
To facilitate cutting, a Banner model PFC-1 cutting device is supplied with the fiber. Cut the fiber as follows:
Use small ports for fiber sizes:
Lift to Open Ports
• 0.25 mm (0.01 inches)
Cutting Ports
• 0.5 mm (0.02 inches)
Use large ports for fiber sizes:
• 0.75 mm (0.03 inches)
• 1.0 mm (0.04 inches)
• 1.5 mm (0.06 inches)
1. Locate the “control end” of the fiber (the unfinished end).
2. Determine the length of fiber required for the application. If using a bifurcated fiber, separate the two halves of the fiber at least 2
inches beyond the fiber cutting location.
3. Lift the top (blade) of the cutter to open the cutting ports.
4. Insert one of the control ends through one of the cutting ports on the PFC-1 cutter so that the excess fiber protrudes from the back of
the cutter.
5. Double-check the fiber length, and close the cutter until the fiber is cut.
6. Using a different cutting port, cut the second control end to the required length. To ensure a clean cut each time, do not use a cutting
port more than once.
7. Gently wipe the cut ends of the fiber with a clean, dry cloth to remove any contamination. Do not use solvents or abrasives on any
exposed optical fiber.
P/N 63908 Rev. H
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