Banner Engineering Q146EQ Photoelectric Sensor

The Banner Engineering Q146EQ is a Q14 Series emitter photoelectric sensor designed for through-beam sensing in industrial automation. This emitter half of a Banner Q14 pair delivers the transmitting beam for a complete sensor system when paired with a compatible Q14 receiver, offering reliable object detection across a fixed range without an integrated output. It is specified with a 1.8 m sensing range and operates from a 10–30 V DC supply. The unit uses a 150 mm (6 in) M8 pigtail QD connection for quick, secure wiring and mounting in harsh environments. The Q146EQ carries the part number 45731 and is categorized as the emitter in Banner’s Q14 Series, meaning it has no output channel of its own and relies on a matching receiver to complete the sensing circuit. With infrared emission typical of Q14 emitters, it is suited for applications requiring a compact, robust emitter source in opposed- or through-beam configurations, such as part detection on conveyors, position sensing, or end-of-travel devices, when used with a Q14 receiver. This emitter/receiver pairing is common in automated setups where a compact, supplier-specified solution is needed for reliable detection over short to moderate ranges.