Banner Engineering VS3AP5R Photoelectric Sensor

The Banner Engineering VS3AP5R is a VS3-series miniature retroreflective photoelectric sensor configured with a PNP output for sourcing current into standard industrial inputs. It operates from 10 to 30 V DC and uses a three-wire connection, making it compatible with common control circuitry in compact automation environments. In retroreflective mode, a reflector opposite the sensor enables detection within a 250 mm (approximately 10 in) sensing range, with detection triggered when the reflected beam is interrupted by a target. This small rectangular sensor is well suited to tight spaces on conveyors, packaging lines, or dense assembly cells where mounting room is at a premium, providing reliable presence sensing for parts or features and enabling simple integration into Banner’s VS3 ecosystem. Related variants in the VS3 family include VS3AP5XLPQ and VS3AP5XLVQ, which offer alternative terminations (such as M8 quick-disconnect or pre-wired configurations) while preserving the same 250 mm sensing capability and PNP-type output.