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.

AR407/S1/P/P/P/P/IP65 is an APAR panel recorder that collects and logs up to 16 channels from AR43x wireless sensors over 868 MHz, from Modbus RTU devices on RS485, from Modbus TCP devices on Ethernet and from one wired temperature probe. It has a 320x240 colour touch screen in a 96x96 mm case.

• Channels: up to 16 - AR43x wireless sensors, Modbus RTU (master/slave), Modbus TCP, 1 wired probe
• Radio: ISM 868 MHz, up to 200 m in open space, up to 400 m with repeaters, 7 radio channels
• Recording: 4 GB internal memory (at least 300 days of 16 channels every 1 s) or USB flash drive
• Outputs: 4 relays SPST-NO 5 A/250 VAC with timer, sound and e-mail alarms
• Communication: Ethernet (web server, Modbus TCP, e-mail), RS485, USB
• Supply: 230 VAC (85-260 VAC)
• Housing: 96x96x79 mm, cut-out 92x89 mm, IP30 front, IP20 terminals, 0...50 °C

The recorder is the receiver for APAR wireless sensors: it stores the readings, shows them on screen and on a web page, and switches its outputs on alarm. Sensors are ordered separately. The free ARsoft-LOG and ARsoft-CFG (Windows) read the archives and set parameters over USB, RS485 or Ethernet.

Complies with the RED directive 2014/53/EU.

RKC4.4T-10/TXL is a TURCK connection cable with a straight M12 female connector (4-pin) on one end and open cores on the other. The PUR jacket is rated for moving installation, including drag chains.

• Connector: M12 x 1, female, straight, A-coded, 4-pin, gold-plated brass (CuZn) contacts
• Cable: 10 m, PUR, black, Ø 4.5 mm, 4 x 0.34 mm², core colours BN, WH, BU, BK
• Ratings: 4 A, 250 V, more than 100 mating cycles
• Housing: TPU, nickel-plated brass coupling nut, FPM/FKM seal
• Environment: IP67, IP69K (only when screwed in); -50...+80°C fixed, -25...+80°C mobile, -25...+60°C in a drag chain
• Drag chain: at least 5 million bending cycles, up to 3.3 m/s and 5 m/s², bending radius ≥10 x Ø, torsion ±180°/m

The jacket resists chemicals, UV radiation, oils, welding sparks and abrasion, is flame retardant (FT2 per UL 1581, IEC 60332-2-2) and free from halogen, silicone, PVC and LABS. Approval: cULus.

AR654/S1/P/P/P/P/IP65 is an APAR four-channel universal controller with built-in data recording, in a 96x96 mm panel case with a 320x240 colour touch screen. Each of the four outputs runs its own ON-OFF, PID with auto-tuning or 12-step program, on any input or on the difference, sum or average of inputs.

• Inputs: 4 universal - Pt100/Pt500/Pt1000/Ni100, thermocouple J/K/S/B/R/T/E/N, 0/4-20 mA, 0-10 V, 0-60 mV, 0-850 Ω, not galvanically isolated
• Outputs: 4 relays SPST 5 A/250 VAC
• Recording: 4 GB internal memory or USB flash drive, text file readable in Excel
• Communication: Ethernet (Modbus TCP, web server, e-mail alarms), RS485 Modbus RTU, USB
• Supply: 230 VAC (85-260 VAC), 24 VDC output for transmitters
• Housing: 96x96x79 mm, cut-out 92x89 mm, IP65 front (USB at the rear only), IP20 terminals

Current values, output states and trends are visible in a web browser on the LAN, and the free ARsoft-LOG and ARsoft-CFG (Windows) read the archives and set parameters. Analogue outputs and binary inputs need the optional W module, which this version does not have.

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).

YB2-FSM5-2FKM5.4-P7X3 is a TURCK Y-splitter without cable with one M12 male connector (5-pin) and two M12 female connectors (4-pin). The translucent male connector body carries three LEDs: green for supply and two yellow for the switching state.

• Connectors: M12 male, 5-pin / 2 x M12 female, 4-pin, straight, gold-plated brass (CuZn) contacts, more than 100 mating cycles
• Ratings: 4 A, 60 V, contact resistance ≤5 mΩ, insulation resistance ≥10⁸ Ω
• Housing: black TPU, translucent TPU male connector, nickel-plated brass coupling nuts
• Environment: IP67 (only when screwed in); -30...+80°C

RoHS compliant.

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.

K30ALBTYRHQ is a Banner K30 series 30 mm capacitive touch button with a latching output. It glows yellow when not activated and red when activated, and each touch toggles the state.

• Function: latching, starts up not activated; output response 150 ms
• Output: bipolar (one PNP and one NPN), normally open, max. 150 mA
• Supply: 12...30 V DC, 55 mA, reverse polarity protected
• Housing: polycarbonate base and dome, M22x1.5 thread, Ø30 x 54.5 mm
• Environment: IP67, IP69K, Type 4X and 13, -40...+50 °C
• Connection: integral 5-pin M12 male connector

The button needs no actuation force and works with bare hands or gloves, which suits washdown areas where mechanical push buttons wear out.

Vibration per MIL-STD-202F method 201A, shock per IEC 60947-5-2 (30 G, 11 ms).

RKSV8T-5/TEL is a TURCK shielded connection cable with a straight M12 female connector (8-pin) on one end and open cores on the other. The cable shield is connected to the coupling nut.

• Connector: M12 x 1, female, straight, A-coded, 8-pin, gold-plated brass (CuZn) contacts
• Cable: 5 m, PVC, black, Ø 6.4 mm, 8 x 0.25 mm², core colours BN, WH, BU, BK, GY, PK, VT, OG
• Shield: aluminium foil and tinned copper wire
• Ratings: 2 A, 30 V, more than 100 mating cycles
• Housing: TPU, stainless steel (V4A) coupling nut, FPM/FKM seal
• Environment: IP67, IP69K (only when screwed in); -40...+105°C fixed, 0...+80°C mobile

The PVC jacket resists chemicals, oils, acids, alkaline solutions, microbes and hydrolysis, is flame retardant and free from LABS.

Approval: cULus.

AR431 is an APAR battery-powered wireless temperature sensor that sends readings over 868 MHz to an AR40x series recorder. Range is up to 200 m in open space, extendable to 400 m when USB-powered sensors act as repeaters.

• Measuring range: -30...+80 °C, 1 channel, probe in the housing or external
• Accuracy: ±0.5 °C at -10...70 °C, ±0.5...1.7 °C in the rest of the range
• Radio: ISM 868 MHz, 7 channels, measuring period 1 min to 4 h, set in the recorder
• Supply: 3.6 V AA battery, up to 4 years at room temperature with a period over 30 min
• Housing: portable, wall-mountable, IP20
• Environment: air and neutral gases, dust-free

Up to 16 sensors report to one recorder, which stores, displays and alarms on their readings - the sensor is not usable without it. Sensors with the retransmission function do not work in older systems without it; combining them means reprogramming every device in the system.

Complies with the RED directive 2014/53/EU.

M18TIP14Q is a Banner M18T T-GAGE non-contact temperature sensor. A thermopile detector measures the infrared energy emitted by the object and outputs a 4-20 mA signal proportional to its temperature, with a narrow-beam lens giving a 14:1 distance-to-spot ratio.

• Accuracy: linearity ±2 °C (0...+50 °C), ±1 °C or ±1 % (+50...+300 °C); repeatability ±1 % or ±1 °C
• Measuring range: -20...+300 °C, minimum taught span 10 °C; wavelength 8...14 µm
• Outputs: analog 4-20 mA; PNP alarm output, active at full-scale signal; response 75 ms
• Supply: 12...30 V DC, < 35 mA; short-circuit protected outputs
• Housing: M18 threaded barrel, 304 stainless steel
• Environment: IP67, -20...+70 °C
• Connection: integral M12 5-pin connector

Used for hot part detection, ejection checks on injection moulding machines, flame and hot glue verification and cold product detection; the object does not need to move. The span is taught with the push button or remote wire, and the teach order sets a positive or negative slope. Allow 5 minutes of warm-up.

FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003(A); UL, CE and UKCA.

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.

WKC4.4T-20/TXL is a TURCK connection cable with an angled M12 female connector (4-pin) on one end and open cores on the other.

• Connector: M12 x 1, female, angled, A-coded, 4-pin, gold-plated brass (CuZn) contacts
• Cable: 20 m, PUR, black, Ø 4.5 mm, 4 x 0.34 mm², core colours BN, WH, BU, BK
• Ratings: 4 A, 250 V, more than 100 mating cycles
• Housing: TPU, nickel-plated brass coupling nut, FPM/FKM seal
• Environment: IP67, IP69K (only when screwed in); -50...+80°C fixed, -25...+80°C mobile, -25...+60°C in a drag chain
• Drag chain: at least 5 million bending cycles, up to 3.3 m/s and 5 m/s², bending radius ≥10 x Ø, torsion ±180°/m

The PUR jacket resists chemicals, UV radiation, oils, welding sparks and abrasion, is flame retardant (FT2 per UL 1581, IEC 60332-2-2) and free from halogen, silicone, PVC and LABS. Approval: cULus.

GSM datalogger is designed to record temperature and humidity from built-in sensors. In case of exceeded set limits, SMS and JSON messages can be sent via GPRS data connection. Measured values can be sent to the internet storage COMET Cloud, which is a complete monitoring, alarm and analysis system.

It is also possible to set the regular sending of JSON messages to COMET Database, the sending interval is adjustable. Alarms are also indicated locally by LED, LCD and acoustically by built-in beeper.

The recording is performed in a non-volatile electronic memory. The data can be transferred to a PC via included USB-C cable.

GSM recorder includes Traceable calibration certificate with declared metrological traceability of etalons is based on requirements of EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard.

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.

R38HTRR is an Ascon Tecnologic R38 series temperature controller in a 78 x 35 mm case with a single four-digit LED display. Its input is factory-set to 2-wire Pt1000 (-50.0...+850 °C), PTC KTY 81-121 (-50.0...+150 °C) and NTC 103AT-2 (-50.0...+109 °C), autoranging, and the process is held with ON/OFF single or double action, neutral zone or PID control with autotuning, sampled once per second.

• Input: 2-wire Pt1000 (-50.0...+850 °C), PTC KTY 81-121 (-50.0...+150 °C) and NTC 103AT-2 (-50.0...+109 °C), autoranging, accuracy +/-0.5% of span +/-1 digit at 25 °C
• Outputs: OUT1 relay SPDT 8 A-AC1 (3 A-AC3/250 Vac); OUT2 relay SPDT 8 A-AC1
• Auxiliary supply: 12 Vdc / 20 mA max. for a transmitter
• Supply: 100...240 Vac/Vdc +/-10%, 6 VA
• Case: 78 x 35 mm, flush panel mounting in a 71 x 29 mm cut-out, depth 64 mm, IP65 front with gasket
• Connection: fixed screw terminal block 2 x 1 mm²
• Version: mechanical keys, no internal buzzer

A compact regulator for machine builders: heating and cooling on ovens, dryers, water baths and packaging machines, where a 71 x 29 mm cut-out is available and the operator only needs a setpoint and a reading. The second relay is normally used as an alarm or as the cooling stage in double action.

Complies with EMC directive 2004/108/CE (EN 61326-1) and low voltage directive 2006/95/CE (EN 61010-1). Operating temperature 0...+50 °C, humidity 20...85 RH% without condensation.

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.