Sure Cross® QM30VT2 Vibration and

Temperature Sensor

Datasheet
Continuously monitor machine health, run time, and detect unexpected machine failures such as early bearing failure, unbalance,
misalignment, etc. with the Sure Cross Vibration and Temperature QM30VT2 Sensor. The QM30VT2 works in a variety of machines
to identify and predict failures in rotating components. Paired with a Sure Cross wireless radio, the QM30VT2 becomes the ultimate
predictive maintenance tool for wireless vibration and temperature monitoring.
• Detects dual-axis vibration up to 4 kHz bandwidth
• Output actionable data such as RMS Velocity, RMS High Frequency
Acceleration, Peak Velocity, etc. which is pre-processed from the vibration
waveforms in the sensor
• Provides high accuracy vibration and temperature measurements
• Industrial grade sensor with small form factor to fit in the tightest locations
• Manufactured with stainless steel or aluminum housing, depending on the
model
• Connects to a MultiHop Modbus radio or any Modbus network for easy set up
and installation, even in the hardest to reach and rugged locations
• Functions as a Modbus slave device via RS-485

For additional information, updated documentation, and a list of accessories, refer to Banner Engineering's website,
www.bannerengineering.com.

Models
Model Housing Type Connections and Cable I/O

QM30VT2-SS-9M 9.1 m (30 ft) Flying Leads

316L Stainless Steel
QM30VT2-SS-QP 150 mm (6 in) cable with a 5-pin M12 male quick disconnect (QD) Vibration and temperature via
QM30VT2 2.09 m (6.85 ft) cable with a 5-pin M12 male quick disconnect (QD) RS-485 Modbus
Aluminum
QM30VT2-QP 150 mm (6 in) cable with a 5-pin M12 male quick disconnect (QD)

The Sensor Configuration Software offers an easy way to manage sensor parameters, retrieve data, and visually show sensor data
from a number of different sensors. The Sensor Configuration Software runs on any Windows machine and uses an adapter cable to
connect the sensor to your computer. Download the most recent version of the software from Banner Engineering's website:
www.bannerengineering.com and select Software from the Products drop-down list.
Configure this sensor using the Sensor Configuration Software (instruction manual p/n 170002) and USB to RS-485 adapter cable
model BWA-UCT-900 (datasheet p/n 140377). When updating the firmware, you must use one of the two USB to RS-485 adapter
cables.

Holding Registers
Aliased register addresses are user configurable. Aliased addressed registers are sequenced to be read with one single Modbus
read.
Holding Register
Modbus I/O Range
Modbus Register Representation
Register Alias Description
Address
Address
Min Max Min (dec) Max (dec)

45201 42401 Z-Axis RMS Velocity (in/sec) 1, 5 0 6.5535 0 65535

45202 42403 Z-Axis RMS Velocity (mm/sec) 2, 5 0 65.535 0 65535
45203 40049 Temperature (°F) 3 –327.68 327.67 –32768 32767
45204 40043 Temperature (°C) 3 –327.68 327.67 –32768 32767
45205 42451 X-Axis RMS Velocity (in/sec) 1, 5 0 6.5535 0 65535
45206 42453 X-Axis RMS Velocity (mm/sec) 2, 5 0 65.535 0 65535
45207 42407 Z-Axis Peak Acceleration (G) 2, 6 0 65.535 0 65535
45208 42457 X-Axis Peak Acceleration (G) 2, 6 0 65.535 0 65535
Z-Axis Peak Velocity Component Frequency (Hz) 4,
45209 42405 5 0 6553.5 0 65535

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Holding Register
Modbus I/O Range
Modbus Register Representation
Register Alias Description
Address
Address
Min Max Min (dec) Max (dec)

X-Axis Peak Velocity Component Frequency (Hz) 4,

45210 42455 5 0 6553.5 0 65535

45211 42406 Z-Axis RMS Acceleration (G) 2, 5 0 65.535 0 65535

45212 42456 X-Axis RMS Acceleration (G) 2, 5 0 65.535 0 65535
45213 42409 Z-Axis Kurtosis 2, 6 0 65.535 0 65535
45214 42459 X-Axis Kurtosis 2, 6 0 65.535 0 65535
45215 42408 Z-Axis Crest Factor 2, 6 0 65.535 0 65535
45216 42458 X-Axis Crest Factor 2, 6 0 65.535 0 65535
45217 42402 Z-Axis Peak Velocity (in/sec) 1, 5 0 6.5535 0 65535
45218 42404 Z-Axis Peak Velocity (mm/sec) 2, 5 0 65.535 0 65535
45219 42452 X-Axis Peak Velocity (in/sec) 1, 5 0 6.5535 0 65535
45220 42454 X-Axis Peak Velocity (mm/sec) 2, 5 0 65.535 0 65535
45221 42410 Z-Axis High-Frequency RMS Acceleration (G) 2, 6 0 65.535 0 65535
45222 42460 X-Axis High-Frequency RMS Acceleration (G) 2, 6 0 65.535 0 65535
46101 Baud 0=9.6k, 1=19.2k (default), 2=38.4k
46102 Parity 0=none (default), 1=odd, 2=even
46103 Modbus Slave Address 1 (default) through 247
Rotational Speed (RPM) (default = 1725 RPM) --
42601 0 65535 0 65535
Used in vibration spectral band measurements
Rotational Speed (Hz) (default = 29 Hz) -- Used in
42602 0 65535 0 65535
vibration spectral band measurements

1 Value = Register value ÷ 10000 4 Value = Register value ÷ 10

2 Value = Register value ÷ 1000 5 Measurement bandwidth = 10 Hz to 1 kHz
3 Value = Register value ÷ 100 6 Measurement bandwidth = 1 kHz to 4 kHz

By default, data is sampled every five seconds. The minimum recommended sample rate is three seconds. Use the Sensor
Configuration Tool to adjust the sensor's sample rate if a different value is needed.
Temperature values outside of the operating range of the device are forced to the maximum or minimum values.

Installation Instructions

Connecting the Vibration/Temperature Sensor

To install the sensor to a device with a 5-pin M12 female connector:
1. Align the notch in the female connector with the key in the sensor’s male connector.
2. Gently slide the sensor end into the connector.
3. Rotate the threaded nut to tighten the sensor down.

Wiring
This sensor is designed for use as a Modbus slave. This sensor can be plugged into any Modbus RS-485 network, including
compatible MultiHop Data Radios. Flying lead models use the listed wire colors and sensor connections.
5-pin M12 Male Connector Pin Wire Color Sensor Connection

1 brown (bn) Power IN (+): 10 to 30 V DC

1 2 white (wh) RS485 / D1 / B / +
2
3 blue (bu) Ground (-)
4
3 5 4 black (bk) RS485 / D0 / A / –
5 gray (gy) Not Used. When updating the firmware, you must ground pin 5 by connecting it to pin 3.

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Installing the QM30VTx Sensor

The vibration sensors have an X and Z axis indication on the face of the sensor. Install the X axis (parallel to sensor) in line with the
shaft of the motor or axially. Install the Z axis (plane of the sensor) to go into or through the motor or radial.
For the best results, install the sensor as close to the motor bearing as possible. If this is not possible, install the sensor on a surface
that is in rigid connection with vibration characteristics of the motor. Using a cover shroud or other flexible mounting location may
result in reduced accuracy or reduced ability to detect certain vibration characteristics. After determining the sensor direction and
location, mount the sensor for the best possible vibration sensing accuracy.
Figure 1. Installation direction

X-axis Vibration
Sensitivity

Z-axis Vibration
Sensitivity

QM30 Housing
Mounting Options Description
Type

BWA-QM30-FTAL Aluminum When available, directly mounting the bracket to the motor using an 1/4-28 × 1/2-inch screw provides a
rigid surface with the highest sensor accuracy and frequency response. This mounting option offers
flexibility for future sensor and bracket movement.
Another mounting option is to use an epoxy to adhere the bracket to the motor. Banner recommends using
an epoxy designed for accelerometer mounting, such as Loctite Depend 330 and 7388 activator.
BWA-QM30-FTSS Stainless steel Epoxying a bracket to a motor provides a permanent installation of the bracket to which the sensor can be
attached. This more rigid mounting solution ensures some of the best sensor accuracy and frequency
response, but is not flexible for future adjustments.
A third option is to use the included thermally conductive adhesive tape. This often provides a more than
sufficient mounting type but does introduce some additional flex that reduces accuracy.

This lightweight aluminum bracket provides a close connection to the motor with ridges to sit on curved
BWA-QM30-CEAL Curved bracket
Aluminum surfaces and ensure a tight fit. The bracket is epoxied to the motor and the sensor is screwed into the
epoxied to the motor
bracket.
Gives a solid, strong, and adjustable mount to a motor, but with a motor's curved surface it may not provide
the best connection if the motor is too small for the magnet to get a full connection with the motor housing.
BWA-QM30-FMSS Flat magnet Aluminum and Magnet mounts are susceptible to accident rotation or a change in the sensor location if an outside force
bracket stainless steel bumps or moves the sensor. This can lead to a change in sensor information that differs from the time-
trended data from the previous location.
The bracket is stainless steel and the magnet insert is neodymium.

Gives a solid, strong, and adjustable mount to a motor, intended for use when the flat magnetic bracket
does not make a good connection with the motor's surface.
BWA-QM30-CMAL Curved Aluminum and Magnet mounts are susceptible to accidental rotation or change in the sensor location if an outside force
surface magnet bracket stainless steel bumps or moves the sensor. This can lead to a change in the sensor information that differs from the time-
trended data from the previous location.
The bracket is aluminum and the magnet insert is samarium-cobalt.

This larger aluminum bracket mounts to the motor with a 1/4-28 × 1/2-inch screw to provide a rigid
BWA-QM30-FSALR Aluminum connection to the motor. On the right or left side, a set-screw is hand-tightened to secure the sensor to the
bracket, allowing for rapid release and installation of a sensor compared to other mounting options.
This larger stainless steel bracket mounts to the motor with a 1/4-28 × 1/2-inch screw to provide a rigid
BWA-QM30-FSSSR Stainless steel connection to the motor. A set-screw is hand-tightened to secure the sensor to the bracket, allowing for
rapid release and installation of a sensor compared to other mounting options.

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Specifications
Supply Voltage Vibration Sensor
10 V DC to 30 V DC Measuring Range: 0 to 46 mm/sec or 0 to 1.8 in/sec RMS
Frequency Range: 10 Hz to 4 kHz
Current
Accuracy: ±10% at 25 °C
Active comms: 9 mA at 30 V DC Sampling Frequency: 20 kHz (default)
Communication Record Length: 8192 points (default)
Interface: RS-485 serial Sample Duration: 0.4 s (default)
Baud rates: 9.6k, 19.2k (default), or 38.4k
Data format: 8 data bits, no parity (default), 1 stop bit (even or odd parity
available)
Protocol: Modbus RTU

Mounting Options Temperature Sensor

The sensor can be mounted using a variety of methods, including M4 × 0.7 Measuring Range: –40 °C to +105 °C (–40 °F to +221 °F)
hex screw, epoxy, thermal tape, or magnetic mount. Resolution: 1 °C
Mechanical Shock Accuracy: ± 3 °C
Operating the sensor at higher voltages can induce internal heating that can
MIL-STD-202G, Method 213B, Condition I (100G 6x along X, Y, and Z axes, reduce the accuracy.
18 shocks), with device operating
Environmental Rating
Certifications
Stainless steel model: IP69K per DIN 40050-9
Aluminium model: IP67
Operating Temperature
–40 °C to +105 °C (–40 °F to +221 °F) 1

WARNING:
• Do not use this device for personnel protection
• Using this device for personnel protection could result in serious injury or death.
• This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in
personnel safety applications. A device failure or malfunction can cause either an energized (on) or de-
energized (off) output condition.

Vibration Severity Per ISO 10816

ISO 10816 provides guidance for evaluating vibration velocity severity motors, pumps, fans, compressors, gear boxes, blowers,
dryers, presses, and other machines that operate in the 10 to 1000 Hz frequency range.
Figure 2. Vibration Severity per ISO 10816

Machine Class I Class II Class III Class IV

in/s mm/s Small Machines Medium Machines Large Rigid Foundation Large Soft Foundation
0.01 0.28
0.02 0.45
0.03 0.71 good
Vibration Velocity Vrms

0.04 1.12
0.07 1.80
0.11 2.80 satisfactory
0.18 4.50
0.28 7.10 unsatisfactory
0.44 11.2
0.70 18.0
1.10 28.0 unacceptable
1.77 45.9

Vibration Spectral Band Measurements

To use vibration spectral band measurements, follow the instructions in the Vibration Spectral Band Measurement Start Guide (p/n
b_4510565).

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Dimensions
All measurements are listed in millimeters [inches], unless noted otherwise.

Figure 3. Aluminium model Figure 4. Stainless steel models

Ø2.7 Ø2.7 mm

25.4
30 30 25.4

2.75
4.8
14
15
30
3.8 4.75
15 13.25
30

Accessories

Brackets
Bracket BWA-QM30-FTAL is included with the aluminium sensor models. Bracket BWA-QM30-FTSS is included with the stainless
steel models. All other brackets are available for order, but are not included with the sensor.
BWA-QM30-FTSS BWA-QM30-FMSS
• Use when measuring high • Includes magnetic mounting
frequency vibrations or when bracket SMBQM30 and four
mounting the sensor to mounting screws (two sets
curved surfaces of mounting screws for both
• Includes SMBQM30 the aluminum and stainless
stainless steel bracket, four steel models)
mounting screws, and one • 30 mm × 30 mm
¼-28 ×1/2 screw mount • Refer to the Bracket
• 30 mm × 30 mm Assembly Quick Start
• Refer to the Bracket Guide for installation
Assembly Quick Start instructions (p/n 213323)
Guide for installation
instructions (p/n 213323)

BWA-QM30-FTAL BWA-QM30-CMAL
• Use when measuring high • Magnet mount for curved
frequency vibrations or when surfaces
mounting the sensor to • 30 mm × 30 mm, 14.4 mm
curved surfaces thick
• Includes SMBQM30 • Includes four M2.5 × 16 mm
aluminum bracket, four socket head cap screws
mounting screws, one ¼-28 • Refer to the Bracket
× 1/2 screw mount, and one Assembly Quick Start
piece of 3M™ thermally Guide for installation
conductive adhesive transfer instructions (p/n 213323)
tape
• 30 mm × 30 mm
• Refer to the Bracket
Assembly Quick Start
Guide for installation
instructions (p/n 213323)

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BWA-QM30-CEAL BWA-QM30-FSALR Flat Surface

• Glue-mount for curved Rapid Release Bracket (Aluminum)
surfaces • Aluminum
• Aluminum • Circular bracket with center
screw for mounting the
bracket to the motor
• Side set-screw for quick
release mounting of the
sensor to the bracket

BWA-QM30-FSSSR Flat Surface

Rapid Release Bracket (Stainless
Steel)
• Stainless steel
• Circular bracket with center
screw for mounting the
bracket to the motor
• Side set-screw for quick
release mounting of the
sensor to the bracket

Cordsets
5-Pin Threaded M12 Cordsets—Single Ended

Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Female)

MQDC1-501.5 0.5 m (1.5 ft)

MQDC1-503 0.9 m (2.9 ft) 44 Typ.

MQDC1-506 2 m (6.5 ft)

Straight
MQDC1-515 5 m (16.4 ft)
M12 x 1
MQDC1-530 9 m (29.5 ft) ø 14.5 2
MQDC1-560 18 m (59 ft) 1
3
MQDC1-506RA 2 m (6.5 ft) 4 5
MQDC1-515RA 5 m (16.4 ft) 32 Typ.
[1.26"]
MQDC1-530RA 9 m (29.5 ft) 1 = Brown
2 = White
30 Typ. 3 = Blue
Right-Angle [1.18"] 4 = Black
5 = Gray
MQDC1-560RA 19 m (62.3 ft)
M12 x 1
ø 14.5 [0.57"]

5-Pin Threaded M12 Cordsets—Double Ended

Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Male) Pinout (Female)

1 2
0.31 m (1.02 2 1
MQDEC-501SS 40 Typ. 4 3
ft)
3 5 4 5

0.91 m (2.99 M12 x 1

MQDEC-503SS Male Straight/ ø 14.5
ft)
Female Straight 44 Typ.
MQDEC-506SS 1.83 m (6 ft)
1 = Brown
MQDEC-512SS 3.66 m (12 ft) 4 = Black
2 = White
5 = Gray
MQDEC-515SS 5 m (16.4 ft) M12 x 1
3 = Blue
ø 14.5
MQDEC-530SS 9 m (29.5 ft)
MQDEC-550SS 15 m (49.2 ft)

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5-Pin M12 Shielded Twisted Pair Cordsets—Single Ended

Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Female)

MQDC-STP-501 0.31 m (1 ft)

2
MQDC-STP-503 0.92 m (3 ft) 44 Typ. 1
3
MQDC-STP-506 1.83 m (6 ft) 4 5
Straight
MQDC-STP-515 4.57 m (15 ft)
M12 x 1 1 = Brown
2 = White
ø 14.5 3 = Blue
MQDC-STP-530 9.15 m (30 ft)
4 = Black
5 = Shield

5-Pin Threaded M12 Shielded Twisted Pair Cordsets—Double Ended

Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Male) Pinout (Female)

MQDEC-STP-501SS 0.31 m (1 ft)

40 Typ.
0.91 m (2.99 1 2
MQDEC-STP-503SS 2 1
ft)
4 3
M12 x 1
MQDEC-STP-506SS 1.83 m (6 ft) 3 5 4 5
Male Straight/ ø 14.5
MQDEC-STP-515SS 4.58 m (15 ft) Female Straight 44 Typ.
MQDEC-STP-530SS 10 m (32.8 ft)
1 = Brown
4 = Black
2 = White
MQDEC-STP-550SS 15 m (49.2 ft) M12 x 1 5 = Shield
3 = Blue
ø 14.5

5-Pin Threaded M12 Stainless Steel Washdown Cordsets—Single Ended

Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Female)

MQDC-WDSS-0506 2 m (6.56 ft)

2
MQDC-WDSS-0515 5 m (16.4 ft) 1
3
Ø15.5 mm 4 5
Straight
Ø4.8 mm 1 = Brown
MQDC-WDSS-0530 9 m (29.5 ft)
2 = White
43.5 mm 3 = Blue
4 = Black
5 = Gray

5-Pin Threaded M12 Stainless Steel Washdown Cordsets—Double Ended

Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Male) Pinout (Female)

40 Typ. 1 2
2 1
MQDEC-WDSS-505SS 1.52 m (4.99 ft) 4 3
M12 x 1 3 5 4 5
Male Straight/ ø 14.5
MQDEC-WDSS-510SS 3.05 m (10 ft) Female Straight 44 Typ.
1 = Brown
4 = Black
2 = White
MQDEC-WDSS-515SS 4.57 m (15 ft) 5 = Gray
M12 x 1
3 = Blue
ø 14.5

5-Pin Threaded M12 Splitter Tee

Model Description Pinout (Male) Pinout (Female)

1
2
2 1
4
Female trunk, 1 female branch, 1 male 3
CSB-M1250M1250-T 3 5
branch 4 5

1 = Brown
4 = Black
2 = White
5 = Green/Yellow
3 = Blue

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5-Pin Threaded M12 Splitter Cordset with Flat Junction—Double Ended

Model Trunk (Male) Branches (Female) Pinout (Male) Pinout (Female)

1 2
2 1
CSB4-M1251M1250 0.3 m (0.98 ft) Four (no cable) 4 3
3 5 4 5

Branch 1

2 x 19 Branch 2

1 = Brown
72 mm
4 = Black
Branch 3 2 = White
5 = Gray
3 x 18
3 = Blue
Branch 4

Male Trunk
32 mm
Length

4-Pin Threaded M12 RS-485 to USB Adapter Cordset, with Wall Plug

Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Female)

2 4

1 3
BWA-UCT-900 1 m (3.28 ft) Straight
1 = Brown
2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black

Banner Engineering Corp. Limited Warranty

Banner Engineering Corp. warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year following the date of shipment. Banner Engineering Corp. will repair or
replace, free of charge, any product of its manufacture which, at the time it is returned to the factory, is found to have been defective during the warranty period. This warranty does not
cover damage or liability for misuse, abuse, or the improper application or installation of the Banner product.
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WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), AND WHETHER ARISING UNDER COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR
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BUYER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY EXTRA COSTS, EXPENSES, LOSSES, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY PRODUCT DEFECT OR FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR WARRANTY,
STATUTE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE.
Banner Engineering Corp. reserves the right to change, modify or improve the design of the product without assuming any obligations or liabilities relating to any product previously
manufactured by Banner Engineering Corp. Any misuse, abuse, or improper application or installation of this product or use of the product for personal protection applications when the
product is identified as not intended for such purposes will void the product warranty. Any modifications to this product without prior express approval by Banner Engineering Corp will void
the product warranties. All specifications published in this document are subject to change; Banner reserves the right to modify product specifications or update documentation at any time.
Specifications and product information in English supersede that which is provided in any other language. For the most recent version of any documentation, refer to:
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For patent information, see www.bannerengineering.com/patents.

FCC Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and 2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Industry Canada
This device complies with CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not
cause harmful interference; and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Cet appareil est conforme à la norme NMB-3(A). Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) ce dispositif ne
peut pas occasionner d'interférences, et (2) il doit tolérer toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un
fonctionnement non souhaité du dispositif.

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