VSM Series Micro Sensors
Datasheet
Miniature self-contained sensors in stainless steel housing
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Tough - 300 series stainless steel body withstands a wide variety of
chemicals and cutting fluids
Tiny sensors are available as small as a 4 mm barrel (about the size
of a single optical fiber assembly)
Economical, self-contained sensors are available in diffuse or
opposed sensing modes; no separate amplifier required
Advanced optical design provides high performance, and very
repeatable sensing
Well-focused, narrow beam allows the entire barrel sensor to be
recessed into fixtures (excluding 50 mm range models)
Smooth, stainless steel barrel is perfect for hygienic applications that
require routine cleaning
A choice of threaded or smooth barrel housings or flat-pack side-
looking housing
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
Housing Style: 4 mm Smooth Barrel
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NPN Models
PNP Models
Sensing Mode
Range
Output
Type
Connection
VSM46E Emitter
2 m (6.6 ft)
3-Pin Pico QD
2 m (6.6 ft)
3-Pin Pico QD
2 m (6.6 ft)
3-Pin Pico QD
2 m (6.6 ft)
3-Pin Pico QD
2 m (6.6 ft)
3-Pin Pico QD
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VSM46EQ7 Emitter
VSM4RP6R
250 mm (9.84 in)
VSM4RN6R
OPPOSED
DO
VSM4RN6RQ7
VSM4RP6RQ7
VSM4AN6CV10
VSM4AN6CV10Q7
VSM4AN6CV20
VSM4AN6CV20Q7
VSM4AN6CV50
VSM4AN6CV50Q7
VSM4AP6CV10
VSM4AP6CV10Q7
VSM4AP6CV20
VSM4AP6CV20Q7
VSM4AP6CV50
VSM4AP6CV50Q7
10 to 30 mm (0.39 to 1.18 in)
typical
20 to 50 mm (0.79 to 1.97 in)
typical
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DIFFUSE
50 to 140 mm (1.97 to 5.51 in)
typical
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Application Note: These sensors have a specified minimum detection range on a 90% reflectivity diffuse white card, but the maximum detection
range varies with target reflectivity, target angle, and sensor tolerance. If reliable background suppression is required in your application, please
contact Banner Engineering to specify a fixed-field or adjustable field sensor with background suppression technology.
Original Document
157367 Rev. F
7 June 2016
157367