Banner QS18VP6CV45Q5 Photoelectric Sensor 43mm 10-30V PNP M12 18mm

43 mm Convergent Sensor for Precise Detection

The Banner QS18VP6CV45Q5 is a convergent photoelectric sensor designed for reliable presence detection at a fixed 43 mm range. It operates on a 10 to 30 V dc supply and provides complementary solid-state PNP outputs. The rectangular housing features an 18 mm barrel mount and a 4-pin M12 Euro-style pigtail connector for quick installation in industrial environments.

Sensing Limits Defined by Convergent Optics

Convergent mode focuses the visible red LED beam to a precise focal point, creating a well-defined detection zone that ignores background objects beyond 43 mm. This optical characteristic prevents false triggers from distant surfaces but requires the target to pass through the narrow focal area. The 0.6 ms response time and 150 µs repeatability support high-speed counting or sorting tasks within this constrained range.

Upgrade from Basic Diffuse Sensors When Background

This sensor replaces standard diffuse models that cannot distinguish a target from a reflective background at close range. The jump is worth it when the application demands consistent detection of small or low-contrast parts at exactly 43 mm without nuisance trips from machinery or panels behind the target. It is not suited for long-range sensing or applications requiring adjustable fields.