Banner Engineering Q45BB6CV4Q Convergent Photoelectric Sensor

Banner Engineering Q45BB6CV4Q convergent photoelectric sensor is a rugged rectangular device in the Q45 series, designed for high-precision detection of small parts and reflective surfaces. In convergent mode it uses a fixed 38 mm (1.5 in) focal point and a visible red beam for straightforward alignment, with a 680 nm sensing wavelength. The unit operates from 10 to 30 V DC and provides bipolar outputs (one NPN and one PNP) via a 4-wire interface, paired with a 2 m (6.5 ft) cable. It carries IP67 protection and a NEMA 4X rating, making it suitable for dusty, washdown-prone environments. Peak sensing range reaches 38 mm (1.5 in) under favorable conditions, and it offers a quick response time around 2 ms with a repeatability of about 0.5 ms, supporting high-speed detection on conveyors and packaging lines. The concise form factor and convergent geometry help isolate small, reflective targets from background noise, while the visible 680 nm beam provides clear indication of detections in tight spaces, making this sensor well suited for inline part detection, alignment tasks, and compact automation assemblies where precise short-range sensing is required.