# DISTANCE PHOTO

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/QS18EK6LPQ8/distance-photo
**SKU**: QS18EK6LPQ8
**Manufacturer**: BANNER ENGINEERING
**Price**: €96.0800
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 53 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2025) |

## Datasheet

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## WORLD-BEAM QS18 Expert with IO-Link 

## Quick Start Guide 

## Expert[™] Sensor with IO-Link 

This guide is designed to help you set up and install the QS18 Expert with IO-Link. For complete information on programming, performance, troubleshooting, dimensions, and accessories, please refer to the Instruction Manual at www.bannerengineering.com. Search for p/n 196872 to view the Instruction Manual. Use of this document assumes familiarity with pertinent industry standards and practices. 

## WARNING: 

- Do not use this device for personnel protection 

- Using this device for personnel protection could result in serious injury or death. 

- This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in personnel safety applications. A device failure or malfunction can cause either an energized (on) or de-energized (off) output condition. 

## Models 

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Model 1 Sensing Mode Range Output<br>QS18EK6LPQ8 P 3.5 m (12 ft) 2<br>POLAR RETRO<br>QS18EK6DQ8 800 mm (31.5 in) 3<br>DIFFUSE<br>QS18EK6DVQ8 600 mm (23.6 in) 3 IO-Link push/pull output and multi-functioninput/output<br>DIFFUSE<br>QS18EKCV15Q8 16 mm (0.65 in) 3<br>QS18EK6CV45Q8 43 mm (1.7 in) 3<br>CONVERGENT<br>VISIBLE RED<br>QS18EK6FPQ8 Varies by mode and fiber optics used<br>PLASTIC FIBER<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Overview 

The Banner QS18E sensor is a high performance photoelectric sensor with IO-link and configurable multifunction input/output. 

- 1 4-Pin M12/Euro-style integral quick disconnect models listed. 

   - To order the 150 mm (6 in) PVC cable model with a 4-pin M12/Euro-style quick disconnect, replace the suffix "Q8" with "Q5" in the model number. For example, QS18EK6LPQ5. 

   - To order the 4-in M8/Pico-style integral quick disconnect model, replace the suffix "Q8" with "Q7" in the model number. For example, QS18EK6LPQ7. 

> • To order the 150 mm (6 in) PVC cable model with a 4-Pin M8/Pico-style quick disconnect model, replace the suffix "Q8" with "Q" in the model number. For example, QS18EK6LPQ. 

- Models with a quick disconnect require a mating cordset. 

- 2 With the use of a BRT-84 reflector. 

- 3 Based on 90% reflectance white test card. 

Original Document 196871 Rev. D 

11 February 2021 

196871 

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Amber LED<br>(Output Indicator)<br>Green LED<br>(Power Indicator)<br>Push Button<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Sensor Condition (Run Mode) Green LED Amber LED<br>Output OFF ON OFF<br>Output ON ON ON<br>Notification—Sensor needs to be reconfiguredfor reliable detection Flashing ON/OFF<br>Notification—Push button has been locked Flashes four times and returns to ON/OFF<br>out solid On after button press<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Wiring Diagrams 

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Figure 1. Channel 1 = IO-Link, Channel 2 = PNP Output (factory default) Figure 2. Channel 1 = IO-Link, Channel 2 = PNP Remote Input Key<br>1. Brown<br>bn (1) + bn (1) + 2.3. WhiteBlue<br>bk (4) CH1 Load 10–30 V DC bk (4) CH1 Load 10–30 V DC 4. Black<br>bu (3) – bu (3) –<br>wh (2) CH2 Load wh (2) CH2 Remote<br>Input<br>PUSH-PULL PUSH-PULL<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Figure 1. Channel 1 = IO-Link, Channel 2 = PNP Output (factory default) 

Note: NPN/PNP and Remote Input configurations are programmable using IO-Link. 

Note: Enable the remote input wire function using IO-Link. The default for the remote input wire function is Detection Output. 

Figure 3. Sensor Pinout M12/Euro-style Models (Male) 

Figure 4. Sensor Pinout M8/Pico-Style Models (Male) 

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## Mount the Device 

1. If a bracket is needed, mount the device onto the bracket. 

2. Mount the device (or the device and the bracket) to the machine or equipment at the desired location. Do not tighten the mounting screws at this time. 

3. Check the device alignment. 

4. Tighten the mounting screws to secure the device (or the device and the bracket) in the aligned position. 

## Sensor Configuration 

Configure the sensor using the TEACH or SET methods to define the sensing limits. Use the setup procedure to enable a 30 ms OFF-delay or to change the Light/Dark Operate setting. 

Sensing limit configuration options include: 

- Two-Point Static TEACH: One switching threshold, determined by two taught conditions 

- Dynamic TEACH: One switching threshold, determined by multiple sampled conditions 

- Window SET: A sensing window, centered around a single sensing condition 

- Light SET and Dark SET: One switching threshold, offset from a single sensing condition 

The sensor's output is disabled during all TEACH and SET procedures, and is enabled upon return to Run mode. 

Following any TEACH or SET procedure other than Two-Point Static TEACH, the Output ON condition (Light or Dark Operate setting) remains as it was last configured. To change that setting, or the OFF-delay setting, see Figure 5 on p. 3. 

## Push Button Configuration 

Use the push button to configure the sensor. Click the push button according to the Input Flowchart. 

## Remote Input Configuration 

The remote input wire is disabled by default. Enable the remote input wire using IO-Link. Use the remote input function to configure the sensor remotely. Connect the white wire of the sensor as shown in the wiring diagram. Pulse the remote line according to the Input Flowchart. 

P/N 196871 Rev. D 

www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 

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Figure 5. Input Flowchart 

**Rempte Input Wire Pulse Timing (T) Push Button or** 40 ms < T < 800 ms **Remote Input Wire*** *Configuration using remote input wire is disabled Timing between Pulse groups > 800 ms by default and can be enabled through IO-Link (White wire is remote input wire) **Push Button Input Hold** is > 2 sec. and < 4 sec. 1x **Starts Selected Teach and Teaches First Target Condition** (same function as holding Teach Button for > 2 sec) **Click** is > 40 ms and < 800 ms 1x Teaches Second Target Condition (2-Point Static and Dynamic Teach only) 2x **Basic Configuration** (alternating flashing Green and Amber LEDs at 1Hz) 1x Configure output to Light Operate (flashing Green and Amber 1X followed by acceptance flash) **default for D, DV, CV and FP models** 2x Configure output to Dark Operate (flashing Green and Amber 2X followed by acceptance flash) **default for LP models** 3x Configure offset percentage to 10% (flashing Green and Amber 3X followed by acceptance flash) 4x Configure offset percentage to 30% (flashing Green and Amber 4X followed by acceptance flash) **default** 5x Configure offset percentage to 50% (flashing Green and Amber 5X followed by acceptance flash) 3x **Advanced Configuration** (simultaneous flashing both Green and Amber LEDs at 1Hz) 1x Unlock push buttons (flashing Green and Amber 1X followed by acceptance flash) **default** 2x Lock push buttons (flashing Green and Amber 2X followed by acceptance flash) 3x Enable Auto compensation (flashing Green and Amber 3X followed by acceptance flash) **default** 4x Disable Auto compensation (flashing Green and Amber 4X followed by acceptance flash) 5x Enable 30 ms Off Delay (flashing Green and Amber 5X followed by acceptance flash) 6x Disable 30 ms Off Delay (flashing Green and Amber 6X followed by acceptance flash) **default** 4x  Toggle TEACH Button Lock/Unlock** (flashing both Green and Amber LEDs 4X followed by acceptance flash) ** Remote Input Wire only. 5x **Select TEACH/SET Method** (flashing Amber LED at 1Hz) 1x Select 2-Point Static TEACH **default for D, DV, CV, and FP models** 2x Select Dynamic TEACH 3x Select Window SET 4x Select Light SET **default for LP models** 5x Select Dark SET 8x  Reset to Factory Defaults** (flashing both Green and Amber LEDs 8X followed by acceptance flash) ** Remote Input Wire only. Using Push Button will not reset sensor to factory defaults. **Note:** Reconfiguration is required before a new TEACH/SET method takes effect. 

IO-Link Interface IO-Link is a point-to-point communication link between a master device and sensor. Use IO-Link to parameterize sensors and transmit process data automatically. 

For the latest IO-Link protocol and specifications, see www.io-link.com. 

Each IO-Link device has an IODD (IO Device Description) file that contains information about the manufacturer, article number, functionality etc. This information can be easily read and processed by the user. Each device can be unambiguously identified via the IODD as well as via an internal device ID. Download the QS18E's IO-Link IODD package (p/n 199851) from Banner Engineering's website at www.bannerengineering.com. 

Banner has also developed Add On Instruction (AOI) files to simplify ease-of-use between the QS18E, multiple third-party vendors' IO-Link masters, and the Logix Designer software package for Rockwell Automation PLCs. Three types of AOI files for Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLCs are listed below. These files and more information can be found at www.bannerengineering.com. 

Process Data AOIs —These files can be used alone, without the need for any other IO-Link AOIs. The job of a Process Data AOI is to intelligently parse out the Process Data word(s) in separate pieces of information. All that is required to make use of this AOI is an EtherNet/IP connection to the IO-Link Master and knowledge of where the Process Data registers are located for each port. 

Parameter Data AOIs —These files require the use of an associated IO-Link Master AOI. The job of a Parameter Data AOI, when working in conjunction with the IO-Link Master AOI, is to provide quasi-realtime read/write access to all IO-Link parameter data in the sensor. Each Parameter Data AOI is specific to a given sensor or device. 

IO-Link Master AOIs —These files require the use of one or more associated Parameter Data AOIs. The job of an IO-Link Master AOI is to translate the desired IO-Link read/write requests, made by the Parameter Data AOI, into the format a specific IO-Link Master requires. Each IO-Link Master AOI is customized for a given brand of IO-Link Master. 

Add and configure the relevant Banner IO-Link Master AOI in your ladder logic program first; then add and configure Banner IO-Link Device AOIs as desired, linking them to the Master AOI as shown in the relevant AOI documentation. 

P/N 196871 Rev. D 

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## Specifications 

Supply Voltage and Current 10 V DC to 30 V DC (10% maximum ripple within specified limits) at 30 mA Supply Protection Circuitry Protected against reverse polarity and transient overvoltages 

Output Protection Circuitry Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or short-circuit of output 

## Output Confguration 

Channel 1: IO-Link, Push/pull output, configurable PNP or NPN output Channel 2: Multi-function remote input/output, configurable PNP or NPN Rating: 50 mA maximum each output at 25 °C 

Output Response Time 

- Momentary delay on power-up, < 0.5 s, output does not conduct during this time 350 microseconds ON & OFF for high speed response time 

- 1 millisecond ON & OFF for standard response time 

- 2 millisecond ON & 1 millisecond OFF for robust response time 

- Repeatability 140 microseconds for high speed 

- 175 microseconds for standard and robust 

IO-Link Interface Supports Smart Sensor Profle: Yes Baud Rate: 38400 bps Process Data Widths: 32 bits In, 8 bits Out IODD Files: Provides all programming options of push button and remote input wire, plus additional functionality. See the IO-Link Data Reference Guide for more details. 

## Emitter LED 

DV, CV, FP, and LP: Visible red, 625 nm D models: Infrared, 940 nm 

## Indicators 

Two LEDs (1 green, 1 amber) 

Green On: Indicates power applied and sensor ready Green Flashing: Indicates sensor operating in marginal state, in need of reconfiguration Amber On: Indicates output conducting 

## Factory Default Settings 

|Setting|Factory Default|
|---|---|
|TEACH/SET|D, DV, CV, and FP Models: Two-point Static TEACH<br>LP Models: Light SET|
|Output Logic|D, DV, CV, and FP Models: Light Operate<br>LP Models: Dark Operate|
|Output Response Time|Standard|
|Offset Percentage|30%|
|Push Button|Unlocked|
|Auto Compensation|Enabled|
|OFF Delay|Disabled|
|Pin 4 Output|IO-Link Enabled Detection Output (Push-pull)|
|Pin 2 Output|Detection Output: High-speed output when using IO-Link on<br>Pin 4|



Required Overcurrent Protection WARNING: Electrical connections must be made by qualified personnel in accordance with local and national electrical codes and regulations. Overcurrent protection is required to be provided by end product application per the supplied table. Overcurrent protection may be provided with external fusing or via Current Limiting, Class 2 Power Supply. Supply wiring leads < 24 AWG shall not be spliced. For additional product support, go to www.bannerengineering.com. 

|Supply Wiring (AWG)|Required Overcurrent Protection (Amps)|
|---|---|
|20|5.0|
|22|3.0|
|24|2.0|
|26|1.0|
|28|0.8|
|30|0.5|



Construction Housing: ABS Window: PMMA 

Mounting Torque Nose Mount: 18 mm mounting nut, 20 Ibf·in (2.3 N·m) Side Mount: Two M3 screws, 5 Ibf·in (0.6 N·m) 

## Connections 

PVC-jacketed 4-conductor 2 m (6.5 ft) or 9 m (30 ft) unterminated cable, or 4-pin M12/ Euro-style or 4-pin M8/Pico-style quick-disconnect, either integral or 150 mm (6 in) cable, are available. 

Models with a quick disconnect require a mating cordset Operating Conditions –40 °C to +70 °C (–40 °F to +158 °F) 95% at +50 °C maximum relative humidity (non-condensing) Environmental Rating IEC IP67 

## Application Notes 

If the push button does not appear to be responsive, perform the push button enable procedure Certifcations 

## Banner Engineering Corp. Limited Warranty 

Banner Engineering Corp. warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year following the date of shipment. Banner Engineering Corp. will repair or replace, free of charge, any product of its manufacture which, at the time it is returned to the factory, is found to have been defective during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover damage or liability for misuse, abuse, or the improper application or installation of the Banner product. 

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), AND WHETHER ARISING UNDER COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE USAGE. 

This Warranty is exclusive and limited to repair or, at the discretion of Banner Engineering Corp., replacement. IN NO EVENT SHALL BANNER ENGINEERING CORP. BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY EXTRA COSTS, EXPENSES, LOSSES, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY PRODUCT DEFECT OR FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR WARRANTY, STATUTE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE. 

Banner Engineering Corp. reserves the right to change, modify or improve the design of the product without assuming any obligations or liabilities relating to any product previously manufactured by Banner Engineering Corp. Any misuse, abuse, or improper application or installation of this product or use of the product for personal protection applications when the product is identified as not intended for such purposes will void the product warranty. Any modifications to this product without prior express approval by Banner Engineering Corp will void the product warranties. All specifications published in this document are subject to change; Banner reserves the right to modify product specifications or update documentation at any time. Specifications and product information in English supersede that which is provided in any other language. For the most recent version of any documentation, refer to: www.bannerengineering.com. For patent information, see www.bannerengineering.com/patents. 

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