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Banner QS18EP6DVQ5 Photoelectric Sensor 600 mm 10-30 V dc PNP M12 4-pin
Diffuse photoelectric sensor detects objects up to 600 mm with 10-30 V dc PNP output and M12 4-pin quick-disconnect
- TypeTest Equipment
- Color/FinishRed
- Item Count1 pack
- Selling UnitBox
- Parts3 Years
- Labor1 Year
- 600 mm sensing range covers longer detection distances
- 10-30 V dc supply works with standard industrial power
- PNP complementary output drives PLC inputs directly
- M12 4-pin quick-disconnect enables fast cable changes
- IP67 and NEMA 6 ratings withstand wash-down environments
What this sensor does
The Banner QS18EP6DVQ5 is a diffuse photoelectric sensor that detects objects up to 600 mm using a visible red LED at 630 nm. It operates on 10-30 V dc and provides complementary solid-state PNP outputs through a 4-pin M12 quick-disconnect connector. The rectangular ABS housing fits an 18 mm barrel mount and includes a teach button for range adjustment. It is rated IP67 and NEMA 6 for harsh environments.
Check your wiring and mounting
Verify that your control system accepts PNP discrete signals and supplies 10-30 V dc. The sensor uses a 4-pin Euro-style M12 pigtail connection; ensure your cable or distribution box matches this pinout. Confirm the 18 mm barrel mount suits your bracket and that the operating temperature range of -20 °C to 70 °C covers your application. The unit is not intrinsically safe and carries no hazardous-area approval.
Who should use it and who should not
This sensor suits automation tasks requiring diffuse proximity detection with teach-in setup and robust IP67 sealing. It is not for applications needing through-beam or retroreflective modes, water detection capability, or intrinsically safe certification. Buyers who require IO-Link, DeviceNet, or encapsulated construction should look at other models. The fixed 0.6 ms response time may not meet high-speed counting needs.
Highlights
- 600 mm sensing range covers longer detection distances
- 10-30 V dc supply works with standard industrial power
- PNP complementary output drives PLC inputs directly
- M12 4-pin quick-disconnect enables fast cable changes
- IP67 and NEMA 6 ratings withstand wash-down environments
Specifications
| Brand | BANNER |
|---|---|
| Model | QS18EP6DVQ5 |
| Type | Test Equipment |
| Color/Finish | Red |
| Item Count | 1 pack |
| Selling Unit | Box |
| Parts | 3 Years |
| Labor | 1 Year |
Questions about this item
Does the sensor ship with a mounting bracket and an M12 cable, or must I order them separately?
The box contains one sensor with an integral M12 4-pin quick-disconnect pigtail; no mounting bracket or mating cable is included.
Should I choose the 600 mm diffuse model or a different sensing mode for detecting objects at close range?
This model is a diffuse proximity sensor rated for 600 mm; select it when you need a single-device solution without a separate reflector or receiver.
What does the 0.6 ms response time mean for a high-speed packaging line?
The 0.6 ms output response allows the sensor to resolve objects spaced as little as a few milliseconds apart on fast conveyors.
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