Q4XTILAF300-Q8 is a Banner Q4X series Class 1 laser distance sensor in an M18 stainless steel housing that outputs the measured distance over 25...300 mm as a 4...20 mA signal. The analog span is taught with two points or one point, and the 4-digit display shows either the output value or the distance in millimetres.

• Resolution: < 0.3 mm at 25...100 mm, < 1 mm at 100...300 mm; linearity follows the accuracy curve in the manual
• Measuring range: 25...300 mm
• Output: analog 4...20 mA, max. load 1 kΩ at 24 V; response time 0.5...2560 ms depending on measurement rate and averaging
• Supply: 12...30 V DC, < 675 mW; protected against reverse polarity and transient overvoltage
• Housing: M18x1 threaded barrel, 316L stainless steel, PMMA lens cover, polysulfone display window; nose mounting torque up to 20 N·m
• Environment: IP67, IP68, IP69K; -10...+45 °C at 24 V supply (+50 °C at 12 V, +40 °C at 30 V)
• Connection: integral M12 male connector, 5-pin; remote input for TEACH

The housing materials are ECOLAB certified for acidic and caustic cleaning and disinfecting agents and are compatible with cutting and lubricating fluids, so the sensor can stay in place on washdown lines in food processing and inside machining centres. Allow 10 minutes of warm-up for full performance.

CE, UKCA and UL listed (Industrial Control Equipment). Vibration per MIL-STD-202G method 201A, shock per MIL-STD-202G method 213B (100 G).

S18-2VPDL-2M is a Banner S18-2 series diffuse photo sensor in an 18 mm plastic barrel. It detects objects by the visible red light they reflect back, up to 750 mm from the sensor.

• Sensing range: 750 mm on a 90 % white test card
• Output: complementary PNP, Light Operate (black) and Dark Operate (white), 100 mA total
• Response: 1.5 ms ON, 0.75 ms OFF; repeatability 100 µs
• Supply: 10-30 V DC (10-24 V DC above +55 °C), 16 mA
• Housing: ABS, PMMA window, M18x1 threaded barrel, PBT nuts included
• Environment: IP67, -40...+70 °C
• Connection: 2 m PVC cable

The range applies to a white card; darker objects are detected at a shorter distance. Sensitivity is set with a single-turn potentiometer. A green LED shows power and flashes at a marginal signal; the amber LED shows that the black-wire (Light Operate) output is on.

Vibration tested to MIL-STD-202F, method 201A; shock to method 213B (75 g operating).

BT23S is a Banner bifurcated glass fibre for diffuse mode: one sensing end both emits and receives light, while the two control ends go to the emitter and receiver of the sensor.

• Type: diffuse, bifurcated
• Length: 914 mm, bundle Ø3.2 mm
• Tip: 5/16-24 UNF threaded
• Sheath: stainless steel monocoil
• Bend radius: at least 25 mm
• Temperature: -140...+249 °C

The fibre ends are ground and polished, so the assembly cannot be shortened or spliced. Glass fibres carry infrared as well as visible light; Banner recommends them for IR sensors.

LTF12IC2LDQ is a Banner LTF time-of-flight laser distance sensor with a 4-20 mA analog output and one configurable NPN/PNP discrete output, rated to 12 m on a white target. A two-line display shows the live distance and the analog value in Run mode.

• Accuracy: ±10 mm to 12 m (90 % white), to 7 m (18 % grey), to 4 m (6 % black); temperature effect ±0.25 mm/°C
• Measuring range: 50...12000 mm (white), 50...11000 mm (grey), 50...7000 mm (black); resolution < 0.3...3 mm
• Outputs: analog 4-20 mA; discrete NPN/PNP configurable, 100 mA; response 1.5...256 ms
• Supply: 12...30 V DC, < 85 mA at 24 V DC
• Housing: die-cast zinc, acrylic window; Class 2 red laser 660 nm, ambient light immunity > 40000 lux
• Environment: IP67, -20...+55 °C
• Connection: rotatable M12 5-pin connector

Window limits are taught with the buttons or the remote wire, and the laser can be switched off through the remote input. Allow 15 minutes of warm-up for best performance.

Vibration per MIL-STD-202G method 201A, shock per method 213B (100 g). UL and CE; laser per IEC 60825-1:2014.

S18-2VPDS-Q8 is a Banner S18-2 series diffuse photo sensor in an 18 mm plastic barrel. It detects objects by the visible red light they reflect back, up to 300 mm from the sensor.

• Sensing range: 300 mm on a 90 % white test card
• Output: complementary PNP, Light Operate (black) and Dark Operate (white), 100 mA total
• Response: 1.5 ms ON, 0.75 ms OFF; repeatability 100 µs
• Supply: 10-30 V DC (10-24 V DC above +55 °C), 16 mA
• Housing: ABS, PMMA window, M18x1 threaded barrel, PBT nuts included
• Environment: IP67, -40...+70 °C
• Connection: integral M12 4-pin male connector

The range applies to a white card; darker objects are detected at a shorter distance. Sensitivity is set with a single-turn potentiometer. A green LED shows power and flashes at a marginal signal; the amber LED shows that the black-wire (Light Operate) output is on.

Vibration tested to MIL-STD-202F, method 201A; shock to method 213B (75 g operating).

LTF12UC2LDQ is a Banner LTF time-of-flight laser distance sensor with a 0-10 V analog output and one configurable NPN/PNP discrete output, rated to 12 m on a white target. A two-line display shows the live distance and the analog value in Run mode.

• Accuracy: ±10 mm to 12 m (90 % white), to 7 m (18 % grey), to 4 m (6 % black); temperature effect ±0.25 mm/°C
• Measuring range: 50...12000 mm (white), 50...11000 mm (grey), 50...7000 mm (black); resolution < 0.3...3 mm
• Outputs: analog 0-10 V; discrete NPN/PNP configurable, 100 mA; response 1.5...256 ms
• Supply: 12...30 V DC, < 85 mA at 24 V DC
• Housing: die-cast zinc, acrylic window; Class 2 red laser 660 nm, ambient light immunity > 40000 lux
• Environment: IP67, -20...+55 °C
• Connection: rotatable M12 5-pin connector

Window limits are taught with the buttons or the remote wire, and the laser can be switched off through the remote input. Allow 15 minutes of warm-up for best performance.

Vibration per MIL-STD-202G method 201A, shock per method 213B (100 g). UL and CE; laser per IEC 60825-1:2014.

BRT-92X92CB is a Banner square acrylic retroreflector on a black mounting base, for photo sensors working in retroreflective mode. It is fixed with two screws, and optional brackets are available.

• Reflector size: 92 x 92 mm
• Overall size: 100 x 100 x 9 mm
• Reflectivity factor: 3.0
• Mounting: 2 holes, Ø3.5 mm
• Temperature: max +50 °C

M18-4VPDL-Q8 is a Banner M18-4 series diffuse photo sensor in an M18 stainless steel barrel, with a visible red beam and a 750 mm range on a white test card. Sensitivity is set with a 250° potentiometer.

• Sensing range: 750 mm, 90 % white test card
• Output: complementary PNP, one NO and one NC, 100 mA total (50 mA above +55 °C)
• Response: 1.5 ms ON, 0.75 ms OFF; repeatability 100 µs
• Supply: 10-30 V DC up to +55 °C, 10-24 V DC above; 16 mA
• Housing: M18 316L stainless steel barrel, PMMA window
• Environment: IP67, IP68, IP69K, -40...+70 °C
• Connection: integral M12 4-pin male connector

A green LED indicator shows power and flashes at a marginal signal; amber LED indicators show the output is conducting.

Vibration and shock per MIL-STD-202F, methods 201A and 213B. ECOLAB chemical compatibility certified.

M18-4VPLPC-Q8 is a Banner M18-4 series polarized retroreflective photo sensor in an M18 stainless steel barrel, with a visible red beam and a 6 m range with a BRT-84 reflector. Sensitivity is set with a 250° potentiometer.

• Sensing range: 6 m with BRT-84 reflector
• Output: complementary PNP, one NO and one NC, 100 mA total (50 mA above +55 °C)
• Response: 1.5 ms ON, 0.75 ms OFF; repeatability 100 µs
• Supply: 10-30 V DC up to +55 °C, 10-24 V DC above; 16 mA
• Housing: M18 316L stainless steel barrel, PMMA window
• Environment: IP67, IP68, IP69K, -40...+70 °C
• Connection: integral M12 4-pin male connector

A green LED indicator shows power and flashes at a marginal signal; amber LED indicators show the output is conducting.

Vibration and shock per MIL-STD-202F, methods 201A and 213B. ECOLAB chemical compatibility certified.

S18-2VPLPC-Q8 is a Banner S18-2 series polarized retroreflective photo sensor in an 18 mm plastic barrel, with a 6 m range to a BRT-84 reflector. The polarizing filter rejects light returned by shiny objects, so they break the beam instead of acting as a reflector.

• Sensing range: 6 m with a BRT-84 reflector
• Output: complementary PNP, Light Operate (black) and Dark Operate (white), 100 mA total
• Response: 1.5 ms ON, 0.75 ms OFF; repeatability 100 µs
• Supply: 10-30 V DC (10-24 V DC above +55 °C), 16 mA
• Housing: ABS, PMMA window, M18x1 threaded barrel, PBT nuts included
• Environment: IP67, -40...+70 °C
• Connection: integral M12 4-pin male connector

Needs a reflector, ordered separately. Sensitivity is set with a single-turn potentiometer. A green LED shows power and flashes at a marginal signal; the amber LED shows that the black-wire (Light Operate) output is on.

Vibration tested to MIL-STD-202F, method 201A; shock to method 213B (75 g operating).

DF-G1-PS-Q5 is a Banner DF-G1 Expert amplifier for plastic and glass fibre optic assemblies, with a single PNP output. Two 4-digit displays show the signal level in red and the threshold in green at the same time, so the margin is visible without a menu.

• Output: 1x PNP, 100 mA; response 200 µs, 500 µs, 2 ms or 5 ms by mode
• Light source: visible red, 660 nm
• Supply: 10-30 V DC, < 40 mA at 24 V (< 30 mA in ECO display mode)
• Housing: 10 mm wide, ABS/polycarbonate, for 35 mm DIN rail
• Environment: IP50, -10...+55 °C
• Connection: 150 mm PVC cable with M12 male connector, 4-pin

Teach methods are two-point, dynamic, and Light, Dark, Window or Calibration SET; Light Operate or Dark Operate is chosen with a switch on the front, and ON/OFF delays and one-shot timers are set from the menu or the remote teach wire. A 4-pin M12 cordset is needed.

DQ12AB6FF50Q5 is a Banner DQ12 series fixed-field photo sensor with a visible red 645 nm beam and a 50 mm cutoff. Objects closer than the cutoff are detected regardless of colour; the background beyond it is ignored.

• Sensing range: 50 mm cutoff, focus at 16 mm
• Output: bipolar, one PNP and one NPN, Light Operate, 50 mA
• Response: 850 µs ON/OFF; repeatability 125 µs
• Supply: 10-30 V DC, < 20 mA
• Housing: polyamide, polycarbonate lens, 8 mm thick
• Environment: IP67, -20...+55 °C
• Connection: 150 mm PVC cable with M12 4-pin male connector

A green LED indicator shows power; the amber one shows the received signal and flashes when the signal is marginal.

PBAT43UTA-VL is a Banner Vantage Line bifurcated plastic fibre for diffuse mode with a right-angle head and an M6 x 0.75 stainless steel thread. Two Ø1 mm cores run in parallel to the sensing end.

• Fibre: 2x Ø1 mm cores, polyethylene jacket Ø2.2 mm, length 1 m, unterminated
• Head: right-angle, Ø11.5 mm, PVC flex relief
• Thread: M6 x 0.75 stainless steel, 2 jam nuts and 2 lock washers included
• Bend radius: at least 25 mm
• Temperature: -55...+70 °C

Q4XTBLAF300-Q8 is a Banner Q4X series Class 1 laser sensor in an M18 stainless steel housing with a 25...300 mm sensing range. The 4-digit display shows the distance to the target in millimetres, and the switch point is set by two-point, background suppression, foreground suppression, dynamic or dual TEACH.

• Repeatability: ±0.5 mm at 25...50 mm, ±1 % of distance at 50...300 mm
• Sensing range: 25...300 mm, switch point taught or set with the buttons
• Outputs: bipolar, 1 PNP and 1 NPN, 100 mA total, Light Operate / Dark Operate selectable; response time 1.5, 3, 10, 25 or 50 ms
• Supply: 10...30 V DC, < 675 mW; protected against reverse polarity and transient overvoltage
• Housing: M18x1 threaded barrel, 316L stainless steel, PMMA lens cover, polysulfone display window; nose mounting torque up to 20 N·m
• Environment: IP67, IP68, IP69K, -10...+50 °C
• Connection: integral M12 male connector, 5-pin; remote input for TEACH

The housing materials are ECOLAB certified for acidic and caustic cleaning and disinfecting agents and are compatible with cutting and lubricating fluids, so the sensor can stay in place on washdown lines in food processing and inside machining centres. Allow 10 minutes of warm-up for full performance.

CE, UKCA and UL listed (Industrial Control Equipment). Vibration per MIL-STD-202G method 201A, shock per MIL-STD-202G method 213B (100 G).

PBT415U is a Banner bifurcated plastic fibre for diffuse mode with an M6 threaded sensing tip. One sensing end both emits and receives light; the two control ends go to the emitter and receiver of the sensor.

• Range: DF-G1 180 mm, D10D 250 mm, D10B 85 mm, D10A 72 mm
• Fibre: Ø1 mm, length 5 m, unterminated
• Tip: M6 threaded
• Material: acrylic (PMMA) core, black polyethylene jacket, nickel-plated brass tip
• Bend radius: at least 25 mm
• Temperature: -30...+70 °C

The control ends are unterminated and are cut to length with the PFC-4 cutter supplied with the fibre. The acrylic core is damaged by acids, strong alkalis and solvents; Banner recommends plastic fibres for visible-light sensors only.

PBT26U is a Banner bifurcated plastic fibre for diffuse mode with an M3 threaded sensing tip. One sensing end both emits and receives light; the two control ends go to the emitter and receiver of the sensor.

• Range: DF-G1 80 mm, D10D 150 mm, D10B 38 mm, D10A 25 mm
• Fibre: Ø0.5 mm, length 2 m, unterminated
• Tip: M3 threaded
• Material: acrylic (PMMA) core, black polyethylene jacket, nickel-plated brass tip
• Bend radius: at least 12 mm
• Temperature: -30...+70 °C

The control ends are unterminated and are cut to length with the PFC-4 cutter supplied with the fibre. The acrylic core is damaged by acids, strong alkalis and solvents; Banner recommends plastic fibres for visible-light sensors only.

S18-2VNDL-Q8 is a Banner S18-2 series diffuse photo sensor in an 18 mm plastic barrel. It detects objects by the visible red light they reflect back, up to 750 mm from the sensor.

• Sensing range: 750 mm on a 90 % white test card
• Output: complementary NPN, Light Operate (black) and Dark Operate (white), 100 mA total
• Response: 1.5 ms ON, 0.75 ms OFF; repeatability 100 µs
• Supply: 10-30 V DC (10-24 V DC above +55 °C), 16 mA
• Housing: ABS, PMMA window, M18x1 threaded barrel, PBT nuts included
• Environment: IP67, -40...+70 °C
• Connection: integral M12 4-pin male connector

The range applies to a white card; darker objects are detected at a shorter distance. Sensitivity is set with a single-turn potentiometer. A green LED shows power and flashes at a marginal signal; the amber LED shows that the black-wire (Light Operate) output is on.

Vibration tested to MIL-STD-202F, method 201A; shock to method 213B (75 g operating).

S18-2VNRL-Q8 is the receiver of a Banner S18-2 series opposed-mode photo sensor pair in an 18 mm plastic barrel. It switches when an object breaks the beam from a separate S18-2 emitter up to 25 m away.

• Sensing range: 25 m with an S18-2 emitter
• Output: complementary NPN, Light Operate (black) and Dark Operate (white), 100 mA total
• Response: 1.5 ms ON, 1 ms OFF; repeatability 170 µs
• Supply: 10-30 V DC (10-24 V DC above +55 °C), 8 mA
• Housing: ABS, PMMA window, M18x1 threaded barrel, PBT nuts included
• Environment: IP67, -40...+70 °C
• Connection: integral M12 4-pin male connector

Works with an S18-2 emitter such as S18-2NAEL, ordered separately. A green LED shows power and flashes at a marginal signal; the amber LED shows that the black-wire (Light Operate) output is on. This model has no sensitivity adjustment.

Vibration tested to MIL-STD-202F, method 201A; shock to method 213B (75 g operating).

QS18VP6AF250Q8 is a Banner QS18 series photo sensor with adjustable background suppression and a visible red 640 nm LED beam. Objects up to the set cutoff are detected regardless of colour, while anything beyond it is ignored.

• Sensing range: cutoff adjustable 30-250 mm
• Output: complementary PNP, Light Operate and Dark Operate, 50 mA per output
• Response: 1.7 ms ON, 1.1 ms OFF; repeatability 130 µs
• Supply: 10-30 V DC, < 475 mW
• Housing: ABS, 18 mm threaded nose or side mounting
• Environment: IP67, -40...+60 °C
• Connection: integral M12 4-pin male connector

The cutoff distance is set with a single-turn potentiometer. A crosstalk algorithm lets two sensors work close to each other. A green LED indicator shows power; the amber one shows light sensed and flashes at a marginal condition.

QS18EP6XLPCQ8 is a Banner QS18 Expert series polarized coaxial retroreflective photo sensor for clear objects, with a visible red 625 nm beam and a 3 m range. Transparent bottles and film weaken the beam only slightly, and the sensor is taught to switch on that small change.

• Sensing range: 3 m
• Output: PNP, Light or Dark Operate, discrete
• Response: 400 µs; repeatability 100 µs
• Supply: 10-30 V DC
• Housing: ABS, PMMA lens, M18 mount
• Environment: IP67, NEMA 4X, -40...+70 °C
• Connection: integral M12 4-pin male connector

Set up with the teach button or the remote teach input. Output timing (hold/delay) is available.

S18-2VPRS-Q8 is the receiver of a Banner S18-2 series opposed-mode photo sensor pair in an 18 mm plastic barrel. It switches when an object breaks the beam from a separate S18-2 emitter up to 25 m away.

• Sensing range: 25 m with an S18-2 emitter
• Output: complementary PNP, Light Operate (black) and Dark Operate (white), 100 mA total
• Response: 1.5 ms ON, 1 ms OFF; repeatability 170 µs
• Supply: 10-30 V DC (10-24 V DC above +55 °C), 8 mA
• Housing: ABS, PMMA window, M18x1 threaded barrel, PBT nuts included
• Environment: IP67, -40...+70 °C
• Connection: integral M12 4-pin male connector

Works with an S18-2 emitter such as S18-2NAEL, ordered separately. A green LED shows power and flashes at a marginal signal; the amber LED shows that the black-wire (Light Operate) output is on. Sensitivity is set with a single-turn potentiometer.

Vibration tested to MIL-STD-202F, method 201A; shock to method 213B (75 g operating).

M18-3VPLP-Q8 is a Banner M18-3 series polarized retroreflective photo sensor in an M18 nickel-plated brass barrel, with a visible red beam and a 6 m range with a BRT-84 reflector. The polarizing filter lets it detect shiny objects without false triggering.

• Sensing range: 6 m with BRT-84 reflector, no sensitivity adjustment
• Output: complementary PNP, one NO and one NC, 100 mA total (50 mA above +55 °C)
• Response: 1.5 ms ON, 0.75 ms OFF; repeatability 100 µs
• Supply: 10-30 V DC up to +55 °C, 10-24 V DC above; 16 mA
• Housing: M18 nickel-plated brass barrel, PMMA window
• Environment: IP67, IP69K, -40...+70 °C
• Connection: integral M12 4-pin male connector

A green LED indicator shows power and flashes at a marginal signal; amber LED indicators show the output is conducting.

Vibration and shock per MIL-STD-202F, methods 201A and 213B.

APC-18 is a Banner stainless steel collar that threads onto an 18 mm barrel sensor and blows clean air across the sensor face. The positive air pressure keeps water, dust and airborne dirt off the lens and also cools sensors exposed to ambient heat.

• Fits: 18 mm threaded barrel sensors (M18 x 1)
• Material: stainless steel
• Air connection: 1/8 x 10-32 stainless steel barb fitting for 1/8 in ID hose
• Air supply: 10 l/min at approx. 0.7 psi
• Size: Ø 34 mm, adds approx. 16 mm to the sensor length

The collar has both internal and external M18 thread, so the bracket can hold either the sensor or the collar. Use clean, dry instrument air and teach the sensor while the air is flowing. Not for ultrasonic sensors: the air flow changes the speed of sound and shifts the measurement.

SMBQ4XFAM12 is a Banner bracket kit that clamps onto a 12 mm rod and carries a Q4X, QS18 or QS30 sensor on its flat plate. The rod clamp turns the sensor around the rod axis before it is locked.

• Fits: Banner Q4X, QS18 and QS30 sensors
• Rod: Ø 12 mm (1/2 in) rod bracket systems
• Material: zinc die-cast (Zamak)
• Size: plate 43.5 x 41.3 mm, sensor fixed with M3 screws
• Included: 1 bracket with hardware pack; the socket head cap screw for the rod clamp is not included

SMBQ20LV is a Banner right-angle stainless steel bracket for mounting a Q20 sensor vertically from the back. The sensor can be tipped ±10° to align the beam after the bracket is fixed.

• Fits: Banner Q20 sensors
• Type: right-angle, vertical back mount, ±10° tilt
• Material: stainless steel
• Included: 1 bracket, no mounting hardware