Miniature Photoelectric Sensors


 
vs1 Series
1 Dual-LED multi-function indicator system

 
2 Visible red or infrared sensing beam

 
3 2 m or 9 m attached cable, or 3-pin Pico-style quick disconnect

 

 

  • Featuring EZ-BEAM® technology, the specially designed optics and electronics provide reliable sensing without the need for adjustments
  • Convergent mode dc sensors with choice of 10 mm or 20 mm focus point
  • High-quality, low-cost replacements for competitive miniature sensors
  • Easily-aligned visible red sensing beam
  • M2 stainless steel mounting hardware supplied; optional mounting brackets available

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vs2 Series
1 Dual-LED multi-function indicator system

 
2 8 mm mounting centers

 
3 2 m or 9 m attached cable, or 3-pin Pico-style quick disconnect

 

 

  • Featuring EZ-BEAM® technology, the specially designed optics and electronics provide reliable sensing without the need for adjustments
  • Miniature opposed or convergent mode dc sensors (only 4.3 mm deep)
  • Low-cost, high-quality miniaturized package – ideal for confined mounting scenarios
  • Visible red sensing beam for easy alignment
  • M2 stainless steel mounting hardware included; optional mounting brackets available
  • Optional 150 mm Pico-style quick-disconnect pigtail on convergent models

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vs3 Series


 
1 Dual-LED multi-function indicator system

 
2 Coaxial optics eliminate "blind" area at close range

 
3 2 m or 9 m attached cable, or 3-pin Pico-style quick disconnect

 
  • Featuring EZ-BEAM® technology, the specially designed optics and electronics provide reliable sensing without the need for adjustments
  • Extremely compact self-contained miniature sensors
  • Opposed and retroreflective sensing modes
  • Coaxial optics of retroreflective models eliminate “blind” area at close range
  • Visible sensing beam for easy alignment
  • Choose dark- or light-operate modes
  • Choice of integral cable or quick-disconnect connector

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Q60 Adjustable-Field Sensors
vs4 Series
1 Two bright LED indicators

 
2 Visible red sensing beam

 
3 2 m or 9 m attached cable, or 3-pin Pico-style quick disconnect

 
4 Low-profile housing is only 4.75 mm thick

 
 
  • Featuring EZ-BEAM® technology, the specially designed optics and electronics provide reliable sensing without the need for adjustments
  • Totally self-contained opposed-mode miniature sensors
  • Advanced sensing circuitry delivers powerful, precision sensing performance
  • Bright visible red sensing beam for easy alignment
  • Powerful to 1.0 m (3.9") sensing range
  • Horizontal mounting capability and extremely small size for mounting in narrow confines

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q10 Series
1 GAIN adjustment (diffuse mode models)

 
2 2 m or 9 m attached cable or Pico-style quick disconnect

 
3 Leakproof NEMA 6 ABS housing

 
4 Dual-LED multi-function indicator system

 

 

  • Miniature right-angle sensors in housings only 10 mm (0.4") deep
  • Leakproof IEC IP67 (NEMA 6P); hermetically-sealed optics
  • Opposed and diffuse sensing modes
  • Stainless steel mounting hardware included

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q14 Series
1 Power ON indicator (emitter)

 
2 2 m or 9 m attached cable or Pico-style quick disconnect pigtail

 
3 Dual-LED multi-function indicator system (receiver)

 

 

  • Featuring EZ-BEAM® technology, the specially designed optics and electronics provide reliable sensing without the need for adjustments
  • Economical opposed mode dc sensors in 7.5mm (0.3") thick right-angle housings
  • Hermetically-sealed optics
  • Stainless steel mounting bracket and hardware included

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q08 Series
1 Die-cast zinc housing

 
2 Output ON indicator

 
3 2 m or 9 m attached cable or Pico-style quick disconnect

 
4 Power ON indicator

 


 

  • Featuring EZ-BEAM® technology, the specially designed optics and electronics provide reliable sensing without the need for adjustments
  • Miniature right-angle dc sensors in rugged NEMA 6 (IEC IP67) die-cast metal housings
  • Ultra thin: only 8 mm (0.3") deep
  • Opposed and diffuse sensing modes
  • 2 m or 9 m attached cable; optional Pico-style quick disconnect on diffuse models

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T8 Sensors

 
t8 Series
1 Visible red sensing beam for easy alignment

 
2 Available with integral cable or pigtail quick-disconnect cable

 
3 Bright LED indicator

 

 

  • Featuring EZ-BEAM® technology, the specially designed optics and electronics provide reliable sensing without the need for adjustments
  • Extremely small self-contained miniature sensors
  • Ideal for presence sensing in small area previously accessible only to remote sensors and fiber optic cable
  • Visible sensing beam for easy alignment
  • Choose dark or light operate models
  • Choice of integral cable or quick disconnect connector

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Self Contained Sensors


 
Minibeam 2 Series
1 Incremental GAIN control push button

 
2 Dual-LED multi-function indicator system

 
3 2 m or 9 m attached cable or 150 mm Pico-style quick disconnect

 
4 Models available with or without 12 mm threaded "nose"

 

 

  • MINI-BEAM performance in a package 1/3 the size of the original
  • Opposed, retroreflective, polarized and non-polarized retroreflective, diffuse, divergent, and convergent modes
  • Easy push button setup: hold the button for maximum sensitivity, then press for incremental fine-tuning
  • LED indicators visible from back and one side of sensor
  • DC models only

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Q23 & QH23 Series
1 Dual-LED multi-function indicator system

 
2 Available with two housing styles

 
3 2 m or 9 m attached cable or 150 mm quick-disconnect pigtail

 

 

  • Miniature rectangular sensors in two housing styles
  • Powerful visible red sensing beam for easy setup and alignment
  • Opposed, polarized retroreflective, convergent, diffuse, and plastic fiber optic modes
  • Marginal gain indicator with alarm output

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WORLD BEAM QS18 Series
QS18 Series
1 Models available with or without 18 mm threaded "nose"

 
2 Available with a variety of cable and connector options

 
3 Rugged sealed housing, protected circuitry

 
4 Bright LED operating status indicators are visible from 360°

 

 

  • Innovative housing design fits almost any mounting situation
  • Opposed, polarized and non-polarized retroreflective, convergent, regular and wide-angle diffuse, laser, plastic or glass fiber optic and adjustable-field sensing modes
  • WORLD-BEAM Expert QS18E models offer easy push-button TEACH-mode setup
  • 360-degree visible multi-function LED indicator system

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qs30 Series
1 Push-button programming

 
2 Popular 30 mm barrel or side mount

 
3 Choice of 2 m integral or 3-pin Pico-style quick-disconnect cable

 
4 Two bright LED indicators visible from 360°

 
  • Available with Class 1 (diffuse or retroreflective models) and Class 2 (diffuse models) visible laser, high-power infrared (opposed mode) or with adjustable-field background suppression
  • Easy-to-read operating status indicators with 8-segment bargraph display
  • Compact housing, mounting versatility - popular 30 mm threaded nose or side-mount
  • Bipolar discrete outputs NPN or PNP
  • Selectable 30 millisecond OFF-delay

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minibeam Series
1 Signal strength or output indicator

 
2 Gain adjustment or TEACH setup button

 
3 2 m or 9 m attached cable, quick-disconnect fitting or Euro-style pigtail

 
4 Models available with or without 18 mm threaded "nose"

 

 

  • Compact, high-performance sensors with 18mm threaded "nose" (most models)
  • Models for ac, dc, or ac / dc ("universal") operation
  • Opposed mode, opposed clear plastic detection, diffuse and divergent, polarized and non-polarized retroreflective, convergent, glass and plastic fiber optic modes
  • Convergent and fiber optic models offer infrared or visible red, blue, white, or green light source LED: select a color based on your color-differentiation application needs
  • SME312 Expert models offer easy, push button TEACH mode setup
  • MIAD9 series NAMUR models for use in hazardous environments with approved switching amplifiers having intrinsically safe input circuits
  • MINI-BEAM models for clear plastic detection; MINI-BEAM Expert models for clear object detection

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Ezbeam Series  
  • Low-cost, high performance sensors; no adjustments necessary on most models
  • Advanced self-diagnostics with separate marginal -gain indicator and alarm output (dc models)
  • Three housing styles with two sensor sizes each:
    T18, Q25, S18, and M18 have 18 mm hub/barrel
    T30, Q40, S30, and SM30 have 30 mm hub/barrel
  • Opposed, polarized and non-polarized retroreflective, fixed-field, and diffuse modes
  • Models for ac or dc power
  • 2 m or 9 m attached cable or quick-disconnect fitting
  • M18 series: stainless steel M18 x 1 threaded barrel
  • S12 series (not shown): opposed mode only, 12 x 1 mm thermoplastic polyester threaded barrel
  • SM30 series: M30 x 1.5 threaded barrel sensors for difficult moisture situations

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ql50 Series
1 Push-button programming for easy setup

 
2 Bright LEDs show operating and output status

 
3 3-position swivel connector

 
  • Compact, self-contained design
  • Detects luminescence that is inherent in a material or luminophores that have been added to a material to make it luminescent
  • Senses luminescent marks, even on luminescent backgrounds and on reflective surfaces, such as ceramic, metal, or mirrored glass
  • Easy-to-set programming options for sensing precision
  • Low Cost
  • Fast 250-microsecond sensing response time
  • Choose models with NPN or PNP discrete outputs

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ql55 Series
1 Push-button programming for easy setup

 
2 Bright LEDs show operating and output status

 
3 Robust metal housing

 
4 Lens

 
  • Self-contained design in a robust, compact metal housing
  • Detects luminescence that is inherent in a material or luminophores that have been added to a material to make it luminescent
  • Senses luminescent marks, even on luminescent backgrounds and on reflective surfaces, such as ceramic, metal, or mirrored glass
  • High sensitivity
  • Easy-to-set push-button programming of sensing threshold
  • Fast 250-microsecond sensing response time
  • Switch-selectable NPN or PNP discrete outputs, plus 0 to 5.5V dc analog output

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qm42qmt42 Series
1 Sensitivity adjustment (QM42 models); rear panel on QMT42 models

 
2 2 m or 9 m attached cable (rear) or euro-style quick disconnect (bottom)

 
3 Die-cast, leakproof NEMA 6P (IP67) housing

 
4 Dual-LED multifunction indicator system

 

 

  • Compact, low-cost dc sensors in NEMA 6P (IEC IP67) die-cast housings
  • Outstanding immunity to electrical noise
  • Marginal gain indicator with alarm output
  • QM42 series: opposed, polarized retroreflective, diffuse, short-range adjustable field, and plastic fiber optic modes
  • QMT42 series (slightly larger): fixed field and long-range adjustable field modes

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TM18 Sensors
tm18 Series
1 Nickel-plated threaded "nose"

 
2 Available with integral cable, 4-pin Euro-style integral or Euro-style pigtail quick-disconnect

 
3 TEACH Button

 
4 Power ON/OFF LED

 
5 Bi-Color Signal LED

 
  • Robust die-cast nickel-plated housing with sealed membrane switch is designed to meet IEC IP67 requirements
  • Excellent immunity to noise, including high-speed-switching fluorescent lamps
  • Simple single-button set procedure
  • Enhanced optical crosstalk avoidance
  • Choose dark- or light-operate models
  • Choice of integral cable, integral Euro-style or Polyurethane "PUR" pigtail Euro-style quick-disconnect connector

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sm512 Series
1 Sensitivity control under gasketed nylon screw

 
2 2 m or 9 m attached cable

 
3 Signal indicator LED

 

 

  • Rugged sensors in narrow 12.7mm (0.5") wide housings
  • Easily stackable for mountable in tight spaces
  • Opposed, non-polarized retroreflective, diffuse, convergent, and glass fiber optic modes
  • DC operation only

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Q60 Adjustable-Field Sensors
Q60 Adjustable-Field Sensors
1 Two-turn, logarithmic adjustment of sensing cutoff point from 0.2 to 2 m

 
2 Powerful infrared and visible LED, or laser (Class I and Class II) light sources

 
3 Available with integral cable or rotating quick-disconnect fitting

 
4 Output ON and/or OFF delays adjustable from 8 milliseconds to 16 seconds

 
  • Long-range adjustable-field background suppression sensor detects objects within a defined sensing field, while ignoring objects located beyond the sensing field cutoff
  • Two-turn, logarithmic adjustment of sensing field cutoff point from 0.2 to 2 m; allows easy setting of cutoff point at long range
  • Rotating pointer indicates relative cutoff point setting
  • Easy push-button or remote programming of light/dark operate and output timing; continuous status indicators verify all settings at a glance
  • Models for dc or ac/dc (Universal Voltage) operation

* Note: If range adjustment is set to maximum, sensor will function as a traditional diffuse sensor

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q85 Series
1 LED signal strength indicator system

 
2 Dual wiring entries (rear and bottom)

 
3 GAIN and output logic adjustments (beneath gasketed wiring chamber cover)

 

 

  • Economical, rugged sensors in Cycolac® ABS housings
  • Wiring chamber with dual conduit entrances (gasketed plug provided)
  • Opposed, polarized retroreflective, and diffuse sensing modes
  • Available with either basic on / off output or programmable output timer (T9 models)
  • Mounting bracket included

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valubeam Series
1 2 m or 9 m attached cable or Mini-style quick disconnect

 
2 Sensitivity adjustment (rear panel)

 
3 LED signal strength indicator

 

 

  • Economy, performance, and reliability in a rugged line of sensors with standard limit-switch mounting hole spacing
  • Opposed, retroreflective, diffuse, convergent, and glass and plastic fiber optic modes
  • Wide choice of standard models for ac, dc, or ac / dc operation
  • SM91EN/RN models have enhanced immunity to sunlight
  • SMA990 series models have built-in six-digit totalizing counter (no external outputs)
  • SMI912 series intrinsically-safe sensors are for use in hazardous locations

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q45 Series
1 Optional 7-element LED signal strength display and/or output switching logic

 
2 2 m or 9 m attached cable or Mini-style quick disconnect

 
3 Gasketed transparent cover

 
4 Triple LED multi-function indicator system

 

 

  • Advanced one-piece sensors with outstanding optical performance
  • Extremely rugged design exceeds NEMA 6P and IEC IP67 standards; sensors withstand 1200 psi washdown
  • Highly-visible Power, Signal (AID™ system), and Output indicator LEDs
  • Standard models accommodate output timing logic or 7-segment LED signal strength display
  • Available in opposed, polarized and non-polarized retroreflective, diffuse, convergent, and glass and plastic fiber optic modes
  • Models for dc, ac, or ac / dc ("universal") power
  • Also available in laser diode retroreflective and NAMUR models

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BT-1 BEAM-TRACKER
1 Alignment sight

 
2 Receiver lens

 
3 Emitter lens

 
4 Pickup area for "noise tracking"

 
5 Hole for cord or strap

 

 

  • The BT-1 BEAM-TRACKER is a quick and simple way to evaluate photoelectric system performance
  • Receives light from all modulated photoelectric emitters and transmits light to receivers to check system operation
  • A valuable tool for locating the center of the beam when installing long-range opposed mode photoelectric sensor pairs
  • Locates sources of severe EMI or RFI "noise"
  • Low cost, battery operated, completely self-contained

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LAT-1

 
LAT-1
1 ON/OFF Switch

 
2 Built-in circular bubble level

 
3 Emitter Centerline

 
4 Snap-on mounting bracket for light screen emitter or receiver

 

 

  • Totally self-contained visible-beam laser tool simplifies the alignment of any opposed mode sensor pair
  • Uses one common 9V battery (included)
  • Built-in circular bubble level
  • Retorefelctive target material included for easy viewing of the laser spot at long distances
  • Brackets included for attachment to Banner MINI-SCREEN, MINI-ARRAY, MICRO-SCREEN and EZ-SCREEN systems

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  • Used to power dc self-contained sensors for testing purposes
  • Designed around a 4-pin euro-style connector
  • Powered by three standard 9-volt batteries (27V dc) for long service life
  • Bi-colored LEDs indicate sensor output status and type (NPN or PNP)
  • Cable adapters are available to convert to pico-style or mini-style connectors
  • Four-pin wiring barrier on top of the box allows connection to cabled dc sensors

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SPS101 Power Supply

 
BT-1 BEAM-TRACKER
1 For sensors with Euro-style QD pigtail only

 
2 Output and Power LED indicators

 
3 For sensors with Euro-style pigtail or integral QD connector

 
  • Converts 120V ac line voltage to low voltage dc for powering any Banner dc sensor which has either 4- or 5-pin Euro-style quick-disconnect (QD)
  • Compatible with Banner dc sensors with NPN (sinking) or PNP (sourcing) outputs
  • SPS101 models: 5amp-rated SPST relay for switching ac loads or large dc loads
  • SPS101S models: optically-isolated SPST solid-state output for switching ac or dc loads
  • Models with "Q" suffix require a sensor with a pigtail QD connector; models with "QP" suffix connect to a sensor with either an integral or pigtail quick-disconnect

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  • Choose from a wide selection of sensor mounting brackets
  • Most metal brackets are constructed of stainless steel
  • Most non-metallic brackets are molded from reinforced thermoplastic polyester including versatile swivel models

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  • High-quality acrylic targets, high-temperature targets, and adhesive-backed retroreflective tape
  • Comprehensive selection of sizes, shapes, and mounting options

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