Overview
The Banner QS18VP6LP is a QS18 series all-purpose photoelectric sensor designed for retro-reflective (polarized) sensing applications. The Banner QS18VP6LP-77853 variant comes pre-configured with standardized specifications and is widely used in automated manufacturing, packaging, and material handling systems. It combines proven WORLD-BEAM optics with a compact 18 mm threaded M18 barrel housing, making it a drop-in replacement for hundreds of legacy sensor styles.
Key Features
- Polarized retro-reflective sensing mode with 3.5 m (11.5 ft) operating range
- Complementary PNP output with selectable Light-ON or Dark-ON operation via potentiometer
- Universal 18 mm threaded M18 barrel mount for quick installation
- 2 m (6.5 ft) pre-wired cable with bare-end flying leads for flexible integration
- Visible red LED indicator (650 nm) for easy alignment and troubleshooting
- IP67 / NEMA 6 sealed housing rated for -20 to +70°C ambient temperature
Technical Specifications
- Supply Voltage: 10–30 VDC (nominal 12 or 24 VDC)
- Output Type: Complementary PNP transistor
- Sensing Range: 3.5 m in polarized retro-reflective mode
- Sensing Beam: Visible red LED (650 nm)
- Cable Length: 2 m (6.5 ft) with bare-end leads
- Mount Style: M18 threaded barrel
- Housing Material: Thermoplastic with acrylic lens
- IP Rating: IP67 / NEMA 6 (fully sealed)
- Operating Temperature: −20 to +70°C
- Part Number: QS18VP6LP (internal Banner part 61630)
Typical Applications
The Banner QS18VP6LP excels in high-speed production environments where retro-reflective sensing is preferred:
- Bottling, canning, and beverage line detection
- Packaging and carton presence/absence verification
- Conveyor sorting and diverter control
- Assembly line part counting and positioning
- Material handling and pallet detection
- Edge and label detection on printed materials
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation CompactLogix and ControlLogix controllers with 24 VDC I/O modules
- Siemens S7-1200, S7-1500, and SIMATIC ET 200 I/O systems
- Mitsubishi FX3U, Q-series, and L-series PLCs with 24 VDC inputs
- Omron CP1E, CP2E, and NJ-series controllers
- Schneider Electric Modicon M241, M251 with TM3 analog/digital modules
- EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and DeviceNet networks via appropriate gateway / scanner modules
- Any standard 10–30 VDC DC power supply with PNP input capability
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The QS18 series universal 18 mm threaded barrel design enables direct replacement of hundreds of older photoelectric sensor models. Verify specific legacy part numbers with your system integrator or Banner Engineering technical support before ordering to ensure sensing mode, range, and output type match your original configuration.
Works With
- Studio 5000 (Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000) — add discrete I/O points to INPUT tags
- TIA Portal (Siemens) — wire to STM32F0 or ET 200 SM 1226-2 analog modules
- Mitsubishi GX Works 2 / GX Works 3 — standard 24 VDC discrete input channels
- Omron CX-Programmer — standard input wiring to I/O connector blocks
- Schneider SoMachine Basic and Premium — wire to standard discrete input terminals
- Open-source / industrial IoT platforms — via 24 VDC relay modules or edge controllers
