Banner Engineering QS18EK6XLPCQ8 Photoelectric Sensor

The Banner Engineering QS18EK6XLPCQ8 is a QS18 Series All Purpose Photoelectric Sensor in Banner’s compact universal housing, designed for robust retroreflective sensing with polarized optics. It detects reflective or clear targets at distances up to 3 m when powered from 10–30 V DC, and provides two outputs: one IO-Link‑capable PNP/NPN output and a second configurable PNP/NPN output, with an integral M12 quick‑disconnect connector for quick wiring. The sensor supports both dark‑on and light‑on operation to accommodate varying backgrounds, and is suitable for inline detection on conveyors, packaging lines, and position sensing where clear or highly reflective parts must be reliably recognized. The QS18 family is a miniature, self‑contained sensor in a universal housing, and this XLPCQ8 variant is the polarized retroreflective type, optimized for stable sensing on challenging surfaces.