Banner QS18VP6FF100Q5 photoelectric sensor 100 mm PNP 10-30 V dc M12

Sensor overview

The Banner QS18VP6FF100Q5 is a fixed-field photoelectric sensor designed for proximity detection up to 100 mm. It uses a visible red LED at 630 nm with background suppression to ignore objects beyond the set cutoff. The rectangular ABS housing features an 18 mm barrel diameter and M18 mounting threads. It operates on 10-30 V dc and provides complementary solid-state PNP outputs.

Suitability

This sensor suits applications that need a precise 100 mm detection point with background suppression in a compact rectangular package. It is rated IP67 and NEMA 6 for wash-down environments and functions from -20 °C to 70 °C. Buyers who need adjustable sensing distances, remote teach capability, or intrinsically safe certification should look at other models because this unit has fixed-field optics and no remote-teach or intrinsic-safety features.

Installation notes

The sensor connects via a 6-inch pigtail with a 4-pin M12 Euro-style quick-disconnect connector, simplifying wiring in the field. No mechanical adjustments are required because the sensing range is factory-set. A 100 ms power-up delay and 0.85 ms output response time are typical for this series. Ensure the mounting surface accommodates the M18 threads and that the 10-30 V dc supply matches the control system voltage.