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Rectangular red ABS sensor with M12 pigtail connector

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Banner QS18VP6LAFQ5 Photoelectric Sensor 30-150mm 10-30V PNP M12 IP67

SKU CH-S16R-QS34E MPN QS18VP6LAFQ5

Adjustable-field laser sensor detects objects at 30-150 mm with PNP output on 10-30 V dc supply and IP67 protection

  • Labor warranty1 Year
  • Product typeTest Equipment
  • Color and finishRed
  • Number of items1 pack
  • Sold asBox
  • Parts warranty3 Years
  • Adjustable detection range from 30 mm to 150 mm
  • Fast 0.7 ms response time for precise sensing
  • Rugged IP67 and NEMA 6 housing resists harsh environments
  • Visible 650 nm Class 1 laser spot simplifies alignment
  • Wide 10-30 V dc supply suits varied power systems

Laser Adjustable-Field Sensor

The Banner QS18VP6LAFQ5 is a background-suppression photoelectric sensor that uses a visible red laser to detect objects between 30 mm and 150 mm. It operates on a 10-30 V dc supply and provides complementary solid-state PNP outputs via a 4-pin M12 pigtail connector.

Indoor Automation Applications

This sensor suits packaging lines, assembly cells and material-handling stations that need precise short-range detection with a small visible spot. It is not intended for outdoor or wash-down environments beyond the IP67 rating, nor for applications requiring remote teach or intrinsic safety.

Adjustable 30-150 mm Cutoff

The mechanical screw adjustment sets the exact cutoff distance anywhere from 30 mm to 150 mm, which is the single parameter that determines whether the sensor will ignore background objects and reliably detect the target.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBANNER
Model nameQS18VP6LAFQ5
Product typeTest Equipment
Color and finishRed
In the box
Number of items1 pack

Questions about this item

How do I install the Banner QS18VP6LAFQ5 and what alignment step is often missed?

Connect the 4-pin M12 pigtail to a 10-30 V dc supply; mount the rectangular ABS housing, then turn the mechanical screw until the 650 nm laser spot falls on the target at the desired distance — many forget to verify the spot position at both 30 mm and 150 mm before locking the screw.

What maintenance or replacement will the Banner QS18VP6LAFQ5 need later?

The acrylic lens should be cleaned periodically because dust reduces the visible red laser's background-suppression performance; the sensor itself has no user-replaceable parts and carries a 3-year parts / 1-year labor coverage period.

What limit appears first when the Banner QS18VP6LAFQ5 runs continuously at high temperature?

The 50 °C maximum operating temperature combined with 95 % relative humidity is the first environmental limit; exceeding it can shift the adjustable-field cutoff and increase the 0.7 ms response time beyond specification.

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