Banner Photoelectric Sensors by Banner Sensor

Banner offers the world’s most complete line of photoelectric sensors – over 12,000. We supply sensors to virtually all the manufacturing companies in the Fortune 500.

Photoelectric sensors, also known as photo eyes, emit a beam of light that is used to detect the presence or absence of items and equipment or changes in surface conditions. When the emitted light is interrupted or reflected by the object, the change in light patterns is measured by a receiver and the target object or surface is recognized. Photoelectric sensors are very common in industrial manufacturing fields such as material handling, packaging, food and beverage, medical, and many others.

Depending on the style selected, they can be used with or without a reflector, be self-contained, long-range, heavy-duty, or compact. There are many different housing and mounting options to offer a correct fit that meets the demands of each application. They perform a wide variety of tasks and some of them can even be used in harsh environments.

Q4X Series Rugged All Purpose Photoelectric Sensor

• This smart sensor solves countless problems, has the power and capability of several sensors in one, uses a food-grade housing, and does not require a reflector target.
• Versatile, rugged laser distance sensors offering superior performance and capable of detecting sub-millimeter changes in distance.
• Discrete, analog (0 to 10 V or 4 to 20 mA), clear object, and IO-Link models available.
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Q5X Series High Power, Multi-Purpose Photoelectric Sensor

• A powerful, problem-solving sensor in a cost-effective device with industry-standard rectangular housing.
• With a range from 50 mm to 5 m, the Q5X provides reliable detection of the most challenging targets
• The best-in-class laser sensor features a range from 50 mm to 5 m, is easy to use, and provides reliable detection of the most challenging targets.
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Q3X Series Laser Contrast Sensor

• Rugged high speed sensor for challenging presence/absence, orientation and registration mark detection applications with small contrast differences.
• The versatile, rugged laser contrast sensor provides reliable, high-speed detection and fixed background suppression models allow for contrast detection in a fixed range while ignoring a background.
• High-speed part detection as fast as 250 us, capturing up to 2,000 events per second.
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QS18 Series All Purpose Photoelectric Sensor

• Universal housing design with 18 mm threaded lens an ideal replacement for hundreds of other sensor styles.
• All purpose photoelectric sensor with universal housing design.
• Features a universal housing with an 18 mm threaded lens or side mounts.
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Q20 Series Industry Standard Global Housing

Q2X Series

• The Q2X is the next generation of miniature photoelectric sensors.
• With its compact size and rugged design, the Q2X is ideal for installation in very precise machinery and tight industrial spaces.
• Precise and reliable position detection of small components.
• Miniature sensor for installation in the smallest of spaces.
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Q76E Series Wide Beam Retroreflective Sensor

• Wide beam retroreflective sensor that detects the leading edge of challenging, non-uniform targets.
• Easy to setup and use, the Q76 has a visible red beam to simplify alignment and two bright, multifunction LED lights for status indication.
• With a range of up to 4 meters, the Q76 provides users with tremendous flexibility.
• Wide beam retroreflective sensor for reliable leading edge detection of irregular shaped objects or pallets.
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Q76E Series Wide Beam Retroreflective Sensor

• The VS8 Series installs in the smallest of spaces.
• Red laser models provide bright, precise spot for optimum small part detection.
• Red LED and Blue LED types available to match sensing beam to the application.
• Miniature sensor for installation in the smallest of spaces.
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DQ12 Series Miniature Photoelectric Sensor

• Now with expanded models, the DQ12 is a versatile, compact sensor delivering powerful sensing performance in extremely confined areas.
• Miniature, cost-effective sensor for applications in space constrained environments.
• Includes fixed-field, opposed mode, polarized retroreflective, and retroreflective modes.
• Over-molded housing with highly visible pad printing for enhanced durabilty.
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T18-2 Series Rugged, Washdown Sensors for Harsh Environments

• T18-2 Series sensors are the next generation of self-contained photoelectric sensors.
• They have added strength and reliability for use in washdown and thermal shock environments on food production lines.
• IP69K epoxy encapsulated circuitry.
• Housing is made of all certified FDA-grade plastic.
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Q12 Series Miniature Self-Contained Sensor

• The Q12 is a small sensor with high performance for powerful sensing in confined spaces.
• Used in short-range with background suppression.
• Sets a new industry standard for ultra-miniature photoelectric sensors.
• Features a housing just 22 by 8 by 12 mm, with bipolar NPN/PNP outputs.
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QS30 Series High-Performance Long-Range Sensor

• High power sensing with ranges up to 200 m, e/m relay output models available.
• Innovative 30 mm housing design to suit almost any mounting requirement.
• High-power sensing with ranges up to 200 m.
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VSM-2 Series Micro Sensor

• Miniature, stainless-steel sensors ideal for small spaces that can be easily embedded into machines for simple integration.
• Available with 4 mm diameter smooth barrel or 5 mm threaded barrel for mounting in the smallest spaces.
• Diffuse and opposed mode sensing options to meet a wide variety of application requirements.
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Q60 Series 2 m Range Adjustable-Field Sensor

• A long-range sensor with a sharp cut off and high excess gain to detect dark targets, and a laser model to detect thin targets at maximum range.
• Detects objects within a defined sensing field, ignoring objects located just beyond the sensing field cutoff.
• Features two-turn, logarithmic adjustment of sensing field cutoff point from 0.2 to 2 m.
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M18-4 Series 18mm Washdown Metal Barrel-Mount Sensor

• Heavy-duty barrel sensor protected by a 316 stainless steel housing that resists exposure to harsh chemicals and washdown conditions.
• Complete family of sensors, all housed in the popular 18 mm threaded metal barrel.
• Chemically robust stainless steel sensors for washdown applications.
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TM18 Series Heavy-Duty Metal Right Angle Sensors

• Robust die-cast metal sensors provide reliable sensing without adjustments in high-pressure washdown environments. Fits in tight places for protection.
• Features T-style housing with 18 mm threaded lens.
• Completely epoxy encapsulated electronics.
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S18-2 Series Cost Effective Plastic 18 mm Barrel

• A self-contained fluorescent light immunity sensor with cross talk avoidance has a bright visible red emitter beam for easy alignment and set-up.
• Advanced ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) technology is resistant to fluorescent light and offers a higher level of crosstalk avoidance.
• Powerful and bright visible red emitter beam for easy alignment and set-up.
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M18-3 Series 18mm Metal Barrel-Mount Sensor

• Self-contained DC-operated barrel-style sensor. Protection against fluids and mechanical damage by a nickel plated brass housing.
• Complete family of sensors, all housed in the popular 18 mm threaded metal barrel.
• Economical photoelectric sensors for cost sensitive and high volume installations.
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S18 Series Epoxy Encapsulated Barrel-Mount Sensor

• Epoxy-encapsulated barrel sensors operate on both AD/DC voltage and provide reliable sensing without adjustments.
• Features EZ-BEAM technology, with specially designed optics and electronics for reliable sensing without adjustments.
• Completely epoxy-encapsulated to provide superior durability, even in harsh sensing environments.
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M18 Series 18mm Metal Barrel-Mount Sensor

• Epoxy-encapsulated metal barrel sensors provide reliable sensing without adjustments.
• Heavy-duty barrel sensor protected by a 316 stainless steel housing that resists exposure to harsh chemicals and washdown conditions.
• Complete family of sensors, all housed in the popular 18 mm threaded metal barrel.
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M12 Series Metal 12mm Barrel-Mount Sensor

• A rugged, 12 mm threaded metal sensor with fully encapsulated electronics.
• Features compact 12 mm threaded metal barrel.
• Available in opposed, polarized and non-polarized retroreflective, diffuse and fixed-field modes.
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Q26 Series Clear Object Sensor

• The Q26 features coaxial optics and LO/DO switch for clear, translucent or opaque objects including mirror-like surfaces.
• Polarized retro coaxial optical design enables detection of mirror-like surfaces allows sensor and reflector to operate at very short distances enables very precise leading edge detection.
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QM26 Series Washdown Sensor

• The QM26 withstands high-pressure washdown environments and is easy to mount for hassle-free setup.
• High pressure washdown with chemical resistance.
• Easy mounting for quick setup and installation.
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QMH26 Series Hygienic Washdown Sensor

• The QMH26 is designed with minimal grooves and crevices, making it easy to clean and ideal for clean-in-place (CIP) applications.
• Hygienic mounting shape minimizes contamination risk and is self draining for CIP application.
• High chemical resistance ideal for the most demanding photoelectric sensing environments.
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VS1 Series Mini Self-Contained Convergent-Mode Sensor

• Small, high performance sensor can easily be embedded into an application.
• Features EZ-BEAM technology, with specially designed optics and electronics for reliable sensing without adjustments.
• Offers 10 to 30V dc supply voltage with NPN or PNP output, depending on model.
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VS2 Series Ultra Thin Miniature Sensor

• Ultra-thin VS2 miniature sensors are suited to work well in confined areas while providing high performance.
• Features EZ-BEAM technology, with specially designed optics and electronics for reliable sensing without adjustments.
• Available in opposed and convergent sensing modes.
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VS3 Series Miniature Sensor With Advanced Optics

• Self-contained miniature design with a retroreflective sensing mode. Uses coaxial optics to eliminate blind areas at close range.
• Featuring EZ-BEAM technology, with specially designed optics and electronics for reliable sensing without adjustments.
• Offers extremely compact self-contained miniature design.
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SB12T Series Narrow Beam Plastic Barrel-Mount Sensor

• The SB12T series is small, easy-to-mount opposed mode sensor pairs cost effective for large volume applications.
• Easy-to-mount, no brackets required.
• Threaded models with retaining nut.
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VSMQ Series Self-Contained Metal Sensor

• High performance, heavy-duty metal photoelectric sensor with focused, narrow beam and smooth, stainless steel housing ideal for hygienic applications.
• Tough – 300 series stainless steel body that will resist a wide variety of chemicals.
• Tiny – complete sensor in 7 x 5.5 mm flat pack housing.
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T8 Series Self-Contained Barrel-Mount Sensor

• Ideal for presence sensing in small areas previously accessible only to remote sensors and fiber optic cables.
• Features EZ-BEAM technology, with specially designed optics and electronics for reliable sensing without adjustment.
• Ideal for presence sensing in small area previously accessible only to remote sensors and fiber optic cable.
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S12-2 Series Wide Beam Plastic Barrel-Mount Sensor

• An economical emitter and receiver pair, the S12-2 features a wide beam pattern for easier alignment at long distances.
• Small 12 mm (0.47 inch) diameter tubular opposed mode sensor pair.
• Fully threaded barrel allows easy mounting to bracket or panel with included M12 nuts.
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QM42 & QMT42 Series Easy Mount Rectangular Housing Sensor

• Rugged sensors in die-cast housing with a range of sensing modes. The QM and QMT42 series deliver outstanding immunity to electrical noise.
• Features compact, low-cost dc sensors in NEMA 6 (IEC IP67) die-cast housings.
• Delivers outstanding immunity to electrical noise.
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DS18 Series Wide Beam Barrel-Mount Sensor

• Universal housing design with 18 mm threaded lens or base. Feature wide beam for easy alignment; ideal replacement for hundreds of other sensor styles.
• Bright output LED indicates object is within the sensor’s field of view.
• Patented wide-beam retroreflective models for enhanced ease of alignment.
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S30 Series 30mm Plastic Threaded Barrel Sensor

• IP69K 30mm threaded plastic barrels with EZ-BEAM style optics and electronics for reliable sensing without adjustments.
• Features EZ-BEAM technology, with specially designed optics and electronics for reliable sensing without adjustments.
• Completely epoxy-encapsulated for superior durability, even in harsh sensing environments.
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SM30 Series 150 m Range Opposed Mode Barrel Sensor

• 30mm plastic or stainless-steel threaded barrel options. Features specially designed optics and electronics for reliable sensing without adjustments.
• Features EZ-BEAM technology, with specially designed optics and electronics for reliable sensing without adjustments.
• Offers choice of 30 mm plastic or stainless-steel threaded barrel, depending on application.
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Q25 Series Right-Angle Base-Mount Rectangle Sensor

• A completely epoxy-encapsulated sensor for use in harsh sensing environments, including food and beverage applications.
• Features EZ-BEAM technology, with specially designed optics and electronics for reliable sensing without the need for adjustments.
• Completely epoxy-encapsulated to provide superior durability, even in harsh sensing environments.
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Q40 Series 60 m Range Harsh Environment Sensor

• The Q40 has both AC and DC voltage models and covers a long sensing range with a 30 mm base. Epoxy-encapsulated housing for superior durability.
• Features EZ-BEAM technology, with specially designed optics and electronics for reliable sensing without adjustments.
• Completely epoxy-encapsulated for superior durability, even in harsh sensing environments.
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Q45 Series Rugged Rectangle Sensor

• The Q45 line of sensors offers an advanced, economical solution with limit switch replacement body style and timing options.
• Uses extremely rugged design that exceeds NEMA 6P and IEC IP67 standards and withstands 1200 psi washdown.
• Features highly visible LED indicators for Power, Signal and Output.
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Mini-Beam Series Industry Standard Sensor

• Comprehensive sensor line with a series of emitter LED colors, gain pots/TEACH modes and ac or dc models.
• Extensive family in all sensing modes and ranges to 30 m.
• Models for ac, dc, or ac/dc universal voltage operation.
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T18 Series Self-Contained Barrel-Mount Sensor

• Completely epoxy-encapsulated barrel-mount sensors operate on both dc and ac supply voltage and withstand harsh sensing environments.
• Features T-style plastic housing with 18 mm threaded lens.
• DC and AC models available in opposed, polarized and non-polarized retroreflective, diffuse and fixed-field sensing modes.
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T30 Series 60 m Range IP69K Washdown Rated Sensor

• T-style IP69K housing and 30 mm threaded lens for reliable sensing without adjustments. Sensing range up to 60 m.
• Features EZ-BEAM technology, with specially designed optics and electronics for reliable sensing without adjustments.
• Completely epoxy-encapsulated for superior durability, even in harsh sensing environments.
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M12 Aluminum Barrel Laser Emitter

• Self-contained Class 1 or 2 modulated laser emitters with visible red beam.
• Uses self-contained Class 1 or 2 modulated laser emitters with visible red beam.
• Features 12.7 mm diameter smooth aluminum barrel.
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S186ELD Plastic Barrel Laser Emitter

• Self-contained Class 1 modulated visible laser emitters in an 18 mm plastic threaded barrel sensor.
• 10 to 30V dc third wire for extinguishing laser light when connected to +V dc.
• Compatible with photoelectric receivers for extended sensing range.
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SMI30 Series Intrinsically Safe Barrel Sensor

• Use with approved amplifiers and intrinsically safe barriers in explosive environments.
• Totally sealed, self-contained, threaded-barrel.
• Sensor requires an approved intrinsic safety barrier and Banner MAXI-AMP model CI3RC2 current trip point amplifier.
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