Banner Engineering QS18EK6XLPCQ5 Photoelectric Sensor

The Banner Engineering QS18EK6XLPCQ5 is a 3,000 mm-range All-Purpose Photoelectric Sensor from the QS18 Expert Series designed for reliable clear-object detection, powered by 10–30 V DC. It features two outputs: a Push/Pull IO-Link-enabled output and a second output configurable for PNPN (PNP/NPN) operation, enabling flexible integration into a variety of control systems; it ships with a 150 mm (6 in) M12 quick-disconnect cable for quick installation. The sensing beam is a Visible Red LED, and the housing is a rectangular ABS unit compatible with M18 mounting, offering IP67 protection (dust/water ingress) and NEMA 4X compatibility in suitable enclosures, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments. The device supports polarized (coaxial) sensing modes for clear-object detection and discrete/serial communications via IO-Link for advanced integration, with a DC supply and a fixed 3 m sensing range under standard conditions. This combination makes the QS18EK6XLPCQ5 well-suited for applications like conveyors, packaging, and automated inspection where reliably detecting clear or translucent parts is crucial, while offering straightforward wiring and configurable outputs to match existing control architectures.