Overview
The Banner QS18VP6LPW is a photoelectric sensor from Banner’s QS18 Series, designed as an all-purpose industrial sensing solution. This polarized retro-reflective sensor offers 3.5m range, 10-30VDC input, complementary PNP output, and includes a 2m cable. The universal 18mm threaded housing makes it a drop-in replacement for hundreds of older sensor styles, ideal for machine vision, material detection, and presence/absence switching in manufacturing and assembly applications.
Key Features
- Polarized photo-electric sensor with retro-reflective mode and potentiometer adjustment
- 3.5m sensing range with 10-30VDC power input
- PNP transistor output with complementary NO/NC logic for Light-ON or Dark-ON operation
- Visible red light (650nm) indicator
- IP67/NEMA 6 rated thermoplastic housing with acrylic lens
- M18 threaded mount, rated for -20°C to +70°C ambient temperature
- Pre-wired with 6.5ft (2m) cable terminated with bare flying leads
Technical Specifications
The Banner QS18VP6LPW delivers reliable switching performance with robust environmental protection and straightforward connectivity for integration into control circuits.
Typical Applications
- Material detection and presence/absence sensing on conveyor systems
- Packaging machinery and label/tab detection
- Assembly line object counting and positioning
- Machine tool load/unload verification
- Automated material handling and bin level sensing
- Part orientation and alignment checks
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Allen-Bradley PLC input modules with 10-30VDC supply capability
- Siemens S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLC systems with PNP input card configuration
- Mitsubishi FX and Q-series PLC input terminals
- Omron CP-series and CJ-series PLC units
- Direct 24VDC industrial control circuits
- Standard PNP sensor input modules across major platforms
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- QS18VP6LP (standard 2m cable version)
- Hundreds of older sensor styles due to universal 18mm threaded barrel housing design
Works With
- PLC ladder logic programming (Studio 5000, TIA Portal, GX Works)
- Standard PNP sensor input wiring (2-wire/3-wire configurations)
- Industrial 24VDC power supplies
- Photoelectric sensor mounting brackets and fixtures with M18 threads
