Overview
The Banner QS18VP6AF100-76124 is part of Banner Engineering’s QS18 Series all-purpose photoelectric sensors. This World Beam sensor delivers adjustable-field background suppression with a 1–100 mm sensing range, making it ideal for precise object detection in industrial automation. The miniature design with 18 mm threaded barrel fits into tight spaces while maintaining exceptional optical performance comparable to larger barrel sensors.
Key Features
- World Beam technology with adjustable background suppression
- Sensing range: 1–100 mm (adjustable cutoff 20–100 mm)
- Complementary PNP output with light-on/dark-on selectable operation
- Supply voltage: 10–30 VDC
- Pre-wired with 2 m (6.5 ft) cable with flying leads
- Visible red LED status indicator (visible 360°)
- Rugged IP67/NEMA 6 rated thermoplastic housing with acrylic lens
- Compact rectangular design for flexible mounting
Technical Specifications
Electrical: Supply voltage 10–30 VDC, output current 100 mA max, PNP transistor output with complementary NO/NC contact simulation.
Optical: World Beam adjustable-field background suppression, 1–100 mm range, adjustable sensing cutoff 20–100 mm, visible red light indicator.
Environmental: IP67/NEMA 6 rated, ambient operating temperature +55°C (refer to distributor specs for full range), thermoplastic housing with acrylic lens.
Mechanical: M18 threaded mount, rectangular form factor, cable pre-wired with bare-end flying leads, 2 m cable length.
Typical Applications
- Parts detection and counting in assembly lines
- Object positioning and presence verification
- Inline quality inspection and sorting
- Packaging machine triggers and fill-level sensing
- Conveyor control and product tracking
- Robotic pick-and-place confirmation
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- PLC and controller inputs accepting 10–30 VDC PNP digital signals
- Industrial automation systems and motion control platforms
- Conveyor, packaging, and assembly line equipment
- Standard 24 VDC control circuits with PNP input modules
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- QS18VP6AF100 (standard variant without suffix code)
- Other QS18 Series models with different sensing technologies (with application verification)
Works With
- Allen-Bradley MicroLogix, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix PLC digital inputs
- Siemens S7-1200 and S7-1500 controllers
- Mitsubishi FX and Q-series PLCs
- Omron CP and CJ-series controllers
- Standard industrial 24 VDC power supplies and control relays
