BANNER M18TUP8 Non Contact Temperature Sensors Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- BANNER
Table of Contents
T-GAGE™ M18T Series Infrared
Temperature Sensors
18 mm sensor with 0-10V and 4-20mA analog output and TEACH-mode programming
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Features
- Fast 75 ms response time
- Easy-to-use TEACH mode programming; no potentiometer adjustments
- Small self-contained package, no auxiliary controller needed
- Rugged encapsulated design for harsh environments
- Choose 2 meter or 9 meter unterminated cable, or 5-pin Euro-style QD connector
- Product motion not required for sensing
- Remote Teach available in both Static and Dynamic modes
- Alarm output for signal maximum
- Programming for either positive or negative analog slope based on teach order
Models
Model| **Cable*| D:S Ratio| Sensing Face| Supply
Voltage| Output
---|---|---|---|---|---
M18TUP8| 5-wire, 2 m (6.5′) shielded cable| 8:1| Integrated lens| 12 to
30V dc| 0 to 10V dc ana- log, plus PNP Alarm
M18TUP8Q| 5-pin Euro-style integral QD
M18TUP6E| 5-wire, 2 m (6.5′) shielded cable| 6:1| Enclosed Plastic face
(for food industry use)
M18TUP6EQ| 5-pin, Euro-style integral QD
M18TUP14| 5-wire, 2 m (6.5′) shielded cable| 14:1| Germanium lens
M18TUP14Q| 5-pin, Euro-style integral QD
M18TIP8| 5-wire, 2 m (6.5′) shielded cable| 8:1| Integrated lens| 4 – 20
mA ana- log, plus PNP Alarm
M18TIP8Q| 5-pin Euro-style integral QD
M18TIP6E| 5-wire, 2 m (6.5′) shielded cable| 6:1| Enclosed Plastic face
(for food industry use)
M18TIP6EQ| 5-pin, Euro-style integral QD
M18TIP14| 5-wire, 2 m (6.5′) shielded cable| 14:1| Germanium lens
M18TIP14Q**| 5-pin, Euro-style integral QD
- For 9 m (30′) cable, add suffix “W/30” to the model number of any cabled model (e.g., M18TUP8 W/30). A model with a QD connector requires an accessory mating cable. See Quick-Disconnect Cables on page 8 for more information.
WARNING: Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection
Never use this product as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to serious injury or death. This product 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.
Overview
The T-GAGE analog sensor is a passive, non-contacting, temperature-based
device.
It is used to detect object(s) temperature within a sensing window and output
a proportional voltage or current.
While it looks and operates just like an Expert™ photoelectric sensor, the
TGAGE detects the infrared light energy emitted by objects, instead of its own
emitted light. The sensor uses a thermopile detector, made up of multiple
infrared-sensitive elements (thermocouples) to detect this infrared energy
within its field of view (see Figure 2. Detection spot size versus distance
from sensor on page 2).
Potential applications include:
- Hot part detection (baked goods, metals, bottles, rubber)
- Ejection verification of injection-molded parts
- Flame process verification
- Hot glue detection (packaging equipment, book binding, product assembly)
- Cold part detection (frozen foods, ice, dairy)
- Roller monitoring
1 | Power/Teach LED |
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2 | Alarm Output LED |
3 | TEACH Push Button |
NOTE: The T-GAGE M18T sensor is not intended for absolute temperature
measurement or for safety-related fire detection use.
Sensing Field of View
The sensing range is determined by the sensor’s field of view (FOV), or
viewing angle, combined with the size of the object(s) being detected (see
Figure 2. Detection spot size versus distance from sensor on page 2). The
sensor’s distance-to- spot size ratio (D:S ratio) is inversely related to the
viewing angle; a sensor with a small viewing angle will have a large D:S
ratio. The T-GAGE M18T sensors have D:S ratios of 6:1, 8:1 or 14:1. For a
sensor with an 8:1 D:S ratio, the sensor’s spot size is a 1″ diameter circle
at a distance of 8″; farther from the sensor face the spot size will be
larger.
Sensor D:S Ratio | Distance from Sensor Face Versus Spot Size |
---|---|
100 | 200 |
800 | 900 |
6:1 | 17 |
8:1 | 13 |
14:1 | 7 |
Apparent Temperature
Two factors that have a large influence on apparent temperature are the
object’s emissivity and whether or not the object fills the sensor’s field of
view.
Object Emissivity:
A “blackbody” is a “perfect” emitter, with an emissivity of 1.0 at all
temperatures and wavelengths. Most surfaces emit only a fraction of the amount
of thermal energy that a blackbody would. Typical T-GAGE applications will be
sensing objects with emissivities ranging from 0.5 to 0.95. Many references
are available with tables of emissivity coefficients for common materials.
In general, shiny unpainted metals have low emissivity, while non-glossy
surfaces have high emissivity.
Shiny surfaces: a mirror or shiny surface can redirect an object’s emitted
energy to an undesired location, or even bring additional unintended thermal
energy into the sensor’s field of view (see Application Note on page 6).
Object Size:
If the object being detected does not fill the sensor’s field of view, then
the sensor will average the temperature of that object and whatever else is in
the sensing field of view. For the sensor to collect the maximum amount of
energy, the object should completely fill the sensor’s field of view. However,
in some applications, when the object is too small, this may not be possible.
In such cases, if the object is hot enough, the thermal contrast may still be
adequate to trigger the sensor’s output.
Alarm Output
The alarm output will activate when the analog output is at 10V or 20mA,
depending on model (see Figure 3. Analog/Alarm outputs as a function of taught
conditions on page 3).
Analog Output
The T-GAGE analog sensor can be programmed for either positive or negative
output slope, based on the teach order (see Figure 3. Analog/ Alarm outputs as
a function of taught conditions on page 3). If the cold limit is taught first,
the slope will be positive; if the hot limit is taught first, the slope will
be negative. Banner’s scalable output automatically distributes the output
signal over the width of the programmed sensing window. Sensor
Programming
Two TEACH methods may be used to program the sensor:
- Teach individual minimum and maximum limits (Two-Point Static Teach), or
- Dynamic Teach for on-the-fly programming.
The sensor may be programmed either via its push button, or via a remote
switch. Remote programming also may be used to disable the push button,
preventing unauthorized personnel from adjusting the programming settings. To
access this feature, connect a normally open switch between the sensor’s gray
wire and dc common or connect the gray wire to a digital input (PLC).
NOTE: The impedance of the Remote Teach input is 3 kΩ.
Programming is accomplished by following the sequence of input pulses (see
Teaching Limits Using Two-Point Static TEACH on page 4). The duration of each
pulse (corresponding to a push button “click”), and the period between
multiple pulses, are defined as “T”:
0.04 seconds < T < 0.8 seconds
**Status Indicators
**
Power ON/OFF LED | Indicates |
---|---|
OFF | Power is OFF |
ON Green | Sensor is in Run mode |
ON Red | TEACH is active |
Alarm Output LED | Indicates |
--- | --- |
OFF | Run Mode: Alarm output is OFF |
TEACH Mode: Waiting for Span condition
ON Yellow| Run Mode: Alarm output is energized
TEACH Mode: Waiting for Null condition
Flashing Yellow| Dynamic TEACH active
Teaching Limits Using Two-Point Static TEACH
Two-Point TEACH is the traditional setup method, used when two conditions can
be presented individually by the user. The sensor establishes the Null (0V or
4mA) output condition with the first taught condition and the Span (10V or
20mA) output condition with the second taught condition, and it scales between
these points.
General Notes on Programming
- The sensor will return to RUN mode if the first TEACH condition is not registered within 60 seconds
- After the first limit is taught, the sensor will remain in PROGRAM mode until the TEACH sequence is finished
| Two-Point TEACH Procedure| Result
---|---|---
Push Button| Remote Line (0.04 sec < T < 0.8 sec)
Programming Mode| • Push and hold push button for 2 seconds| No action
required| • Power LED turns Red
• Alarm LED turns ON
Learn Null Condition| • Present condition for Null output
• “Click” the push button| • Present condition for Null output
• Single-pulse the remote line| • Alarm LED turns OFF
Learn Span Condition| • Present condition for Span output
• “Click” the push button| • Present condition for Span output
• Single-pulse the remote line| Teach Accepted
• Power LED turns Green
• Sensor automatically sets the analog range and returns to Run mode
Teach Unacceptable
Sensor returns to beginning of Teach
Exit Without Save| • Push and hold push button for 2 seconds| • Hold remote
line low for 2 sec- onds 2 seconds| Sensor returns to Run mode without
sav- ing new settings
Teaching Limits Using Dynamic TEACH
Dynamic TEACH is a method of setting the sensor’s limits while the application
is active. Dynamic TEACH will sense the high and low temperature limits of the
process and automatically set the analog range between these limits.
The output slope will remain in the direction of the most recently taught Two-
Point Static TEACH or default to positive.
| Dynamic TEACH Procedure| Result
---|---|---
Push Button| Remote Line (0.04 sec < T < 0.8 sec)
Programming Mode| • Push and hold push button for 2 seconds| No action
required| • Power LED turns Red
• Alarm LED turns OFF
Enter Dynam- ic TEACH
Process
| • “Double-click” the push button| • Double-pulse the remote line| • Sensor
begins dynamic learning process
• Alarm LED flashes Yellow @ 2 Hz
End Dynamic TEACH Proc- ess| • “Single-click” the push button| • Single-
pulse the remote line| • Sensor ends data collection; sets Null and Span
limits• Power LED turns Green
• Sensor returns to Run mode
Changing Direction of Output Slope
The following procedure changes the direction of the analog output slope
from negative to positive or from positive to negative. See Analog Output on
page 3 for an explanation of the analog output slope.
| Procedure| Result
---|---|---
Push Button| Remote Line (0.04 sec < T < 0.8 sec)
Change Output Slope Direction| Not available via push button| • Three-pulse
the remote line
| • Output slope changes from negative to positive or from positive to nega- tive
Push Button Lockout
The push button lockout feature enables or disables the push button to
prevent unauthorized adjustment of the program settings.
| Procedure| Result
---|---|---
Push Button| Remote Line (0.04 sec < T < 0.8 sec)
Push But- ton Lockout| Not available via push but- ton| • Four-pulse the
remote line| • Push button is either enabled or dis- abled, depending on
previous condi- tion
Installation Notes
Align the sensor toward the object to be detected. Visually align if
possible, or use the alignment device accessory listed in Additional
Accessories on page 9.
Specifications
Temperature Measurement Range
0º to 300º C (32º to 572º F) standard; custom ranges available
Sensing Range
Depends on object size and sensing field of view (see Sensing Field of View on
page 2)
Wavelength
8 to 14 µm
Distance to Spot Size (D:S) Ratio
6:1, 8:1, or 14:1, depending on model
Supply Voltage
12 to 30V dc (10% maximum ripple) @ less than 35 mA (exclusive of load)
Output Configuration
Analog: 0-10V or 4-20 mA, depending on model
Alarm: PNP (current sourcing)
Output Protection
Protected against short circuit conditions
Output Ratings
Analog Voltage: 2.5 kΩ minimum load resistance
Analog Current: 1 kΩ max. @ 24V input; max. load resistance = [(Vcc –
4)/0.02]Ω
For current output (4-20mA models): Ideal results are achieved when the total
load resistance R = [(Vin 4)/0.02]Ω. Example, at Vin = 24 V dc, R ~= 1kΩ (1
watt)
Alarm: Off-state leakage: < 10 microamps; Saturation: < 1.2 V @ 10 mA and <
1.6V @ 100 mA
Delay at Power-Up 1.5 seconds
Output Response Time 75 ms (for a 95% step change)
Repeatability
± 1% of measurement, or ± 1º C, whichever is greater
Minimum Taught Differential 10º C
Linearity From 0º to 50º C: ±2ºC
From 50º to 300º C: ±1ºC or ±1%, whichever is greater
Adjustments TEACH-Mode programming
Indicators One bicolor (Green/Red) status LED, one Yellow LED (see Status
Indicators on page 4)
Remote Teach Input
Impedance: 3 kΩ minimum load resistance
Construction
Threaded Barrel: 304 stainless steel
Push Button Housing: ABS/PC
Push Button: Santoprene
Lightpipes: Acrylic
Operating Conditions
Temperature: -20º to +70º C (-4º to 158º F)
Environmental Rating
Leakproof design is rated IEC IP67; NEMA 6
Temperature Warm-Up Time 5 minutes Certifications
for voltage models (M18TU..) Current models (M18TI..) are pending CE
Application Note
Following are examples of materials with high and low emissivity. (Many
more examples can be found in sources such as the Internet.)
Sensor-Friendly Materials (High Emissivity)
- Aluminum – anodized
- Asphalt
- Brick
- Carbon – lampblack or plate material
- Cardboard – corrugated or chipboard
- Concrete
- Glass – smooth, lead, or borosilicate (e.g., Pyrex®)
- Gypsum (including finished boards)
- Ice
- Iron and steel (except bright galvanized)
- Paper – most types, regardless of color
- Styrofoam® insulation
- Plastics
- Water
- Wood
- Rubber (e.g., tires)
Materials to Sense with Caution (Low Emissivity – Test, Test, Test!)
- Aluminum – plain or highly polished
- Copper
- Galvanized iron
- Stainless steel
- Vapor-deposited materials
Dimensions
NOTE: It is recommended that the shield wire be connected to earth ground or dc common. Shielded cordsets are recommended for all QD models.
Accessories
Quick-Disconnect Cables
Style | Model | Length | Dimensions | Pinout |
---|
5-pin Euro-style
straight, with shield| MQDEC2-506| 2 m (6.5′)| | 1 = Brown
2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black
5 = Gray
MQDEC2-515| 5 m (15′)
MQDEC2-530| 9 m (30′)
5-pin Euro-style right-
angle, with shield| MQDEC2-506RA| 2 m (6.5′)|
MQDEC2-515RA| 5 m (15′)
MQDEC2-530RA| 9 m (30′)
Accessory Mounting Brackets
Model | Description |
---|---|
SMB18A | • 12-gauge, stainless steel, right-angle mounting bracket with |
a curved mounting slot for versatility and orientation
• Clearance for M4 (#8) hardware|
SMB18SF| • 18 mm swivel bracket
• Black thermoplastic polyester
• Includes stainless steel hardware|
SMB18UR| • 2-piece universal 18 mm swivel bracket
• 300 series stainless steel
• Includes stainless steel swivel locking hardware| ****
Additional Accessories
Air-Purge Collar APC-18
- Positive air pressure prevents water, dust, and other airborne contaminants from collecting on the sensor face.
- Air flow helps cool sensors affected by ambient heat in the sensing environment.
- Works with many of Banner’s 18 mm threaded-barrel photoelectric and temperature sensors.
Note: Because air temperature affects the speed of sound, the Collar should not be used with ultrasonic sensors. Laser Alignment Tool LAT1812
- Enables easy sensor alignment at long distances.
- Kit includes one SMB1812 bracket and M12 laser emitter.
- Thread bracket housing onto barrel of mounted sensor; M12 laser emitter inserted into housing provides a precise laser spot for aiming temperature sensor. (Refer to Banner data sheet p/n 122529 for more information.)
- Remove laser emitter before using sensor.
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