VS3 Series Retroreflective Mode Sensors
Miniature self-contained sensors
VS3 Series Retroreflective Mode Sensor Features
• Extremely compact self-contained miniature sensor
• Coaxial optics eliminate “blind” area at close range
• Visible red sensing beam (both polarized and non-polarized versions)
• Range to supplied retroreflector is 0 to 250 mm (up to 10")
• 10 to 30V dc operation
• Choice of integral cable or quick-disconnect connector
• 3-wire hookup; output load capacity to 50 mA
• Choose models with NPN (sinking) or PNP (sourcing) output
• Choose dark- or light-operate models
User Application Notes:
• The VS3...XLP series should be used for general sensing applications like packages, small parts, mirror-like surfaces,
or documents. They are most effective when used with the supplied micro-prism reflector.
• When using glass bead tape, (e.g., 3M model 6870), non-polarized models (...XLV) must be used. These models should
also be considered when a glass lens (as in the LP models) is not permitted in the sensing environment.
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• For non-polarized sensors, an object’s surface reflection (e.g., polished stainless steel), may be more reflective than
low-grade retro-reflective tape, and “bright” object transition may never be detected by the non-polarized sensor.
Visible Red, 680 nm
VS3 Series Retroreflective-Mode Sensors
Supply
Voltage
Output
Type
Models
Cable
Excess Gain
Beam Pattern
Non-Polarized Models
1000
VS3AN5XLV
VS3AN5XLVQ
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
NPN
Light Operate
E
X
C
E
S
S
VS3XLV
VS3XLV
15 mm
0.60 in
Retroreflective Mode
10 mm
5 mm
0
0.40 in
0.20 in
0
100
10
Retroreflective
Mode
250 mm (10")
VS3RN5XLV
VS3RN5XLVQ
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
NPN
Dark Operate
using
5 mm
10 mm
15 mm
0.20 in
0.40 in
0.60 in
with BRT32X20AM
Reflector
10 to
30V dc
G
A
I
BRT32X20AM
retro target
(supplied)
with BRT32X20AM
Reflector
VS3AP5XLV
VS3AP5XLVQ
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
PNP
Light Operate
N
0
50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm 250 mm
2.0 in 4.0 in 6.0 in 8.0 in 10.0 in
1
1 mm
0.04 in
10 mm
0.4 in
100 mm
4 in
1000 mm
40 in
DISTANCE
VS3RP5XLV
2 m (6.5')
PNP
DISTANCE
VS3RP5XLVQ
3-Pin Pico QD
Dark Operate
Polarized Models
1000
VS3AN5XLP
VS3AN5XLPQ
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
NPN
Light Operate
E
VS3XLP
VS3XLP
15 mm
0.60 in
X
C
E
S
S
Polarized
Retroreflective
Mode
10 mm
5 mm
0
0.40 in
0.20 in
0
100
10
Retroreflective
Mode
250 mm (10")
VS3RN5XLP
VS3RN5XLPQ
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
NPN
Dark Operate
using
5 mm
10 mm
15 mm
0.20 in
0.40 in
0.60 in
with BRT32X20AM
Reflector
10 to
30V dc
G
A
I
BRT32X20AM
retro target
(supplied)
with BRT32X20AM
Reflector
VS3AP5XLP
VS3AP5XLPQ
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico QD
PNP
Light Operate
N
0
50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm 250 mm
2.0 in
1
4.0 in
6.0 in
8.0 in 10.0 in
1 mm
0.04 in
10 mm
0.4 in
100 mm
4 in
1000 mm
40 in
DISTANCE
VS3RP5XLP
2 m (6.5')
PNP
DISTANCE
VS3RP5XLPQ
3-Pin Pico QD
Dark Operate
See Safety Use Warning on Back Page.
Jan 2013
p/n 63226 Rev. B
Printed in USA
07/02
P/N 63226 rev. A