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Red rectangular photoelectric sensor with M18 mount and M12 connector

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Banner QS18EP6DVQ5 Photoelectric Sensor 600 mm 10-30 V dc PNP M12 4-pin

SKU CH-RYJ1-0R2GP MPN QS18EP6DVQ5

Diffuse photoelectric sensor detects objects up to 600 mm with 10-30 V dc PNP output and M12 4-pin quick-disconnect

  • Labor warranty1 Year
  • Product typeTest Equipment
  • Color and finishRed
  • Number of items1 pack
  • Sold asBox
  • Parts warranty3 Years
  • 600 mm sensing range covers longer detection distances
  • 10-30 V dc supply works with standard industrial power
  • PNP complementary output drives PLC inputs directly
  • M12 4-pin quick-disconnect enables fast cable changes
  • IP67 and NEMA 6 ratings withstand wash-down environments

What this sensor does

The Banner QS18EP6DVQ5 is a diffuse photoelectric sensor that detects objects up to 600 mm using a visible red LED at 630 nm. It operates on 10-30 V dc and provides complementary solid-state PNP outputs through a 4-pin M12 quick-disconnect connector. The rectangular ABS housing fits an 18 mm barrel mount and includes a teach button for range adjustment. It is rated IP67 and NEMA 6 for harsh environments.

Check your wiring and mounting

Verify that your control system accepts PNP discrete signals and supplies 10-30 V dc. The sensor uses a 4-pin Euro-style M12 pigtail connection; ensure your cable or distribution box matches this pinout. Confirm the 18 mm barrel mount suits your bracket and that the operating temperature range of -20 °C to 70 °C covers your application. The unit is not intrinsically safe and carries no hazardous-area approval.

Who should use it and who should not

This sensor suits automation tasks requiring diffuse proximity detection with teach-in setup and robust IP67 sealing. It is not for applications needing through-beam or retroreflective modes, water detection capability, or intrinsically safe certification. Buyers who require IO-Link, DeviceNet, or encapsulated construction should look at other models. The fixed 0.6 ms response time may not meet high-speed counting needs.

How it compares

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Price $78.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBANNER
Model nameQS18EP6DVQ5
Product typeTest Equipment
Color and finishRed
In the box
Number of items1 pack

Questions about this item

Does the sensor ship with a mounting bracket and an M12 cable, or must I order them separately?

The box contains one sensor with an integral M12 4-pin quick-disconnect pigtail; no mounting bracket or mating cable is included.

Should I choose the 600 mm diffuse model or a different sensing mode for detecting objects at close range?

This model is a diffuse proximity sensor rated for 600 mm; select it when you need a single-device solution without a separate reflector or receiver.

What does the 0.6 ms response time mean for a high-speed packaging line?

The 0.6 ms output response allows the sensor to resolve objects spaced as little as a few milliseconds apart on fast conveyors.

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