# PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR
**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/QS18VN6AF100/photoelectric-sensor
**SKU**: QS18VN6AF100
**Manufacturer**: BANNER ENGINEERING
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Light Sensors || Optical / Slot Photoelectric Sensors
**Price**: €102.2100
**Stock**: 10+
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Range | QS18 Series |
| Sensor Output | NPN |
| Output Current | 100mA |
| Sensing Range Max | 1mm |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |
## Datasheet
📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:6349810/)
## **WORLD-BEAM® QS18 Adjustable-Field Sensors**
_Miniature sensors with visible red LED or visible red laser_
**Features**
- Exceptional optical performance, comparable to larger sensors
- Simple multi-turn screw adjustment of cutoff distance
- 10 to 30V dc operation, with complementary (SPDT) NPN or PNP outputs, depending on model
- Less than 1 millisecond output response for excellent sensing repeatability
## **Laser Models:**
- Narrow effective beam (approx. 1 mm spot size) for small-object detection and precise position control
- Crosstalk rejection algorithm to avoid optical disturbance from adjacent sensors
- Class 2 models have reduced excess gain within 20 mm of sensor for decreased susceptibility to the effects of lens contamination and to allow use of external lens shield
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LASER
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## **Models**
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|Models|Sensing Beam|Range|Cordset*|Supply Voltage|Output Type|
|QS18VN6AF100|1 mm (0.04 in) to cutoff point;|NPN|
|660 nm Visible|
|Adjustable cutoff point, 20-100|
|Red LED|
|QS18VP6AF100|mm (0.8 in-4 in)|PNP|
|QS18VN6LAF|1 mm (0.04 in) to cutoff point;|NPN|
|650 nm Visible|
|Adjustable cutoff point, 30-150|2 m (6.5 ft) 4-wire|10 to 30V dc|
|Red Class 1 Laser|
|QS18VP6LAF|mm (1.2 in-6 in)|PNP|
|QS18VN6LAF250|20 mm (0.08 in) to cutoff point;|NPN|
|658 nm Visible|
|Adjustable cutoff point, 50-250|
|Red Class 2 Laser|
|QS18VP6LAF250|mm (2 in-10 in)|PNP|
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* Only standard 2 m (6.5 ft) cable models are listed.
**For 9 m (30 ft) cables:** add suffix “ **W/30** ” to the model number (e.g., **QS18VN6AF100 W/30** ).
**For 4-pin Pico-style pigtail QD:** add suffix “ **Q** ” to the model number (e.g., **QS18VN6AF100Q** ); accessory mating cordset required, see _Quick-Disconnet (QD) Cordsets_ on page 9.
**For 4-pin Euro-style pigtail QD:** add suffix “ **Q5** ” to the model number (e.g., **QS18VN6AF100Q5** ); accessory mating cordset required, see _Quick-Disconnet (QD) Cordsets_ on page 9.
## **WARNING: Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection**
**Never use this product as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to seri-**
**ous injury or death.** This product does NOT include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in personnel safety applications. A sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an energized or de-energized sensor output condition.
## **Overview**
The QS18 Adjustable-Field Sensors are a full-featured sensor in a miniature package. It provides background suppression sensing capability for small or difficult-to-reach areas. Models are available with a visible red LED sensing beam, or one of two visible red lasers (see _Models_ on page 1).
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These adjustable-field sensors are able to detect objects of relatively low reflectivity, while ignoring other objects in the background (beyond the cutoff point). The cutoff distance is mechanically adjustable, using the 5-turn adjustment screw on the sensor top (see _Figure 1. Sensor features_ on page 2). Backgrounds and background objects must _always_ be placed beyond the cutoff distance.
|**1**|Green: Power Indicator (Flashes for Output Overload)|
|---|---|
|**2**|Yellow: Light Sensed Indicator (Flashes for Low Gain
Conditions)|
|**3**|Cutoff Point Adjustment Screw|
**Figure 1. Sensor features**
## **Adjustable-Field Sensing — Theory of Operation**
The sensor compares the reflections of its emitted light beam (E) from an object back to the sensor’s two differently-aimed detectors R1 and R2 (see _Figure 2. Adustable field sensing concept_ on page 2). If the near detector (R1) light signal is stronger than the far detector (R2) light signal (see object A, closer than the cutoff distance), the sensor responds to the object. If the far detector (R2) light signal is stronger than the near detector (R1) light signal (see object B, object beyond the cutoff distance), the sensor ignores the object.
The cutoff distance for these sensors is adjustable. Objects lying beyond the cutoff distance are ignored, even if they are highly reflective. However, it is possible to falsely detect a background object, under certain conditions (see _Background Reflectivity and Placement_ on page 3).
In the drawings and discussion on these pages, the letters E, R1, and R2 identify how the sensor’s three optical elements (Emitter “E”, Near Detector “R1”, and Far Detector “R2”) line up across the face of the sensor. The location of these elements defines the sensing axis (see _Figure 3. Sensing Axis_ on page 3). The sensing axis becomes important in certain situations, such as those illustrated in _Figure 7. Object beyond cutoff – problem_ on page 4 and _Figure 8. Object beyond cutoff – solution_ on page 4.
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Cutoff
Distance
Receiver
Elements Object B
Object or
A Background
Near
Detector R1
Lenses
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Detector R2
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**Figure 2. Adustable field sensing concept**
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## **Sensor Setup**
## **Setting the Cutoff Distance**
The cutoff distance for the QS18AF models may be adjusted between 20 mm and 100 mm (0.8 in to 4 in); for QS18LAF models, between 30 mm and 150 mm (1.2 in to 6 in); and for QS18LAF250 models, between 50 mm and 250 mm (2 in to 10 in).
To properly set the cutoff point, position the lightest possible background to be used, at the closest position it will come to the sensor during use. Using a small screwdriver in the adjustment screw, adjust the cutoff distance until the threshold is reached and the yellow Light Sensed indicator changes state. (If the indicator never comes ON, the background is beyond the maximum sensing distance and will be ignored.) Repeat the procedure, using the darkest target, placed in its most distant position for sensing. Adjust the cutoff approximately midway between the two positions ( _Figure 4. Set cutoff distance approximately midway between the farthest target and the closest background_ on page 3).
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Sensing
Axis
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When an object approaches from the side,
the most reliable sensing usually occurs
when the line of approach is parallel to the
sensing axis.
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**Figure 3. Sensing Axis**
## **Sensing Reliability**
For highest sensitivity, the sensor-to-object distance should be such that the object will be sensed at or near the point of maximum excess gain. The excess gain curves show excess gain vs. sensing distance for the minimum and maximum cutoff settings. Maximum excess gain for model QS18VN6AF100 at a 20 mm cutoff occurs at a lens-to-object distance of about 7 mm, for example. The background must be placed beyond the cutoff distance; more reflective backgrounds should be placed even farther back. Following these two guidelines will maximize sensing reliability.
## **Background Reflectivity and Placement**
_Avoid mirror-like backgrounds that produce specular reflections._ False sensor response will occur if a background surface reflects the sensor’s light more strongly to the near detector (R1) than to the far detector (R2). The result is a false ON condition ( _Figure 5. Reflective background – problem_ on page 4). Use of a diffusely-reflective (matte) background will cure this problem. Other possible solutions are to angle either the sensor or the background (in any plane) so that the background does not reflect light back to the sensor (see _Figure 6. Reflective background – solution_ on page 4). Position the background as far beyond the cutoff distance as possible.
An object beyond the cutoff distance, either stationary (when positioned as shown in _Figure 7. Object beyond cutoff – problem_ on page 4) or if it moves past the face of the sensor in a direction perpendicular to the sensing axis, can cause unwanted triggering of the sensor if it reflects more light to the near detector than to the far detector. The problem is easily remedied by rotating the sensor 90° ( _Figure 8. Object beyond cutoff – solution_ on page 4). The object then reflects the R1 and R2 fields equally, resulting in no false triggering. A better solution, if possible, may be to reposition the object or the sensor.
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Target Background
R1
R2
E
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**Figure 4. Set cutoff distance approximately midway between the farthest target and the closest background**
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Sensing
Field
Cutoff
Distance
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R1 Reflection
R2 to R1
Core of
E
Emitted
Beam
Reflective
Background
E = Emitter
R1 = Near Detector
R2 = Far Detector
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**Figure 5. Reflective background – problem**
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Sensing
Field
Cutoff
Distance
R1
R2 Core of
Emitted
E Beam
Strong
Direct
Reflection Reflective
Away From Background
Sensor
E = Emitter
R1 = Near Detector
R2 = Far Detector
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**Figure 6. Reflective background – solution**
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Cutoff
Distance
R1
R2
E
Sensing
Field
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**Figure 7. Object beyond cutoff – problem**
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R1, R2,E
Sensing
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**Figure 8. Object beyond cutoff – solution**
A reflective background object in this position or moving across the sensor face in this axis will be ignored.
A reflective background object in this position or moving across the sensor face in this axis and direction may cause false sensor re-
sponse.
## **Color Sensitivity**
The effects of object reflectivity on cutoff distance, though small, may be important for some applications.
The excess gain curves were generated using a white test card of 90% reflectance. Objects with reflectivity of less than 90% reflect less light back to the sensor, and thus require proportionately more excess gain in order to be sensed with the same reliability as more reflective objects. When sensing an object of very low reflectivity, it may be especially important to sense it at or near the distance of maximum excess gain.
It is expected that at any given cutoff setting, the actual cutoff distance for lower reflectance targets will be slightly shorter than for higher reflectance targets (see the cutoff point deviation graphs). This behavior is known as color sensitivity.
In the cutoff point deviation graphs, the percentage of deviation indicates a change in the cutoff point for either 18% gray or 6% black targets, relative to the cutoff point set for a 90% reflectance white test card.
For example, in _Figure 9. QS18AF cutoff point deviation_ on page 5, the cutoff point decreases 10% for a 6% reflectance black target when the cutoff point is adjusted for 100 mm (4 in) using a 90% reflectance white test card. In other words, the cutoff point for the black target is 90 mm (3.6 in) for this setting.
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6% Black Card
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Cutoff Setting in mm (90% White Card)
Figure 9. QS18AF cutoff point deviation
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6% Black Card
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50 100 150 200 250
Cutoff Setting in mm (90% White Card)
Percent Deviation
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30 60 90 120 150
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**Figure 10. QS18LAF cutoff point deviation**
**Figure 11. QS18LAF250 cutoff point deviation**
## **Excess Gain**
Performance based on 90% reflectance white test card
**Gain at 20 mm Cutoff**
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**Gain at 30 mm Cutoff**
**Gain at 100 mm Cutoff**
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**Gain at 150 mm Cutoff**
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**Gain at 50 mm Cutoff**
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## **Specifications**
## **Supply Voltage**
**QS18AF Models:** 10 to 30V dc (10% maximum ripple) at less than 25 mA, exclusive of load;
**QS18LAF / QS18LAF250 Models:** 10 to 30V dc (10% maximum ripple) at less than 15 mA, exclusive of load
## **Sensing Beam**
**QS18AF Models:** Visible red LED, 660 nm **QS18LAF / QS18LAF250 Models:** Visible red laser (see below)
## **Laser Characteristics - QS18AF Models**
N/A
## **Laser Characteristics - QS18LAF Models**
**Wavelength:** 650 nm visible red Class 1 laser
**Pulse Width:** 7 microseconds
**Rep Rate:** 130 microseconds **Average Output Power:** 0.065 mW
## **Laser Characteristics - QS18LAF250 Models**
**Wavelength:** 658 nm visible red Class 2 laser
## **Sensing Hysteresis**
**QS18AF Models:** 0.5% of range typical at 20 mm cutoff; 1% of range typical at 50 mm cutoff; 3% of range typical at 100 mm cutoff
**QS18LAF250 Models:** 1% of range typical at 30 mm cutoff; 2% of range typical at 75 mm cutoff; 5% of range typical at 150 mm cutoff
**QS18LAF250 Models:** 1% of range typical at 50 mm cutoff; 2% of range typical at 150 mm cutoff; 5% of range typical at 250 mm cutoff
## **Adjustments**
Five-turn adjustment screw sets cutoff distance between min. and max. positions, clutched at both ends of travel
## **Indicators**
**2 LED indicators on sensor top: Green ON steady:** Power ON **Yellow ON steady:** Light sensed
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**Pulse Width:** 7 microseconds **Rep Rate:** 130 microseconds **Average Output Power:** 0.2 mW
## **Supply Protection Circuitry**
Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages
## **Output Configuration - All Models**
**Solid-state complementary (SPDT):** NPN or PNP (current sinking or sourcing), depending on model; **Rating:** 100 mA maximum each output at 25°C Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or short circuit of outputs
## **Output Configuration - QS18AF Models**
**Off-state leakage current:** less than 50 µA @ 30V dc **ON-state saturation voltage:** less than 1V @ 10 mA; less than 1.5V @ 100 mA
## **Output Configuration - QS18LAF / QS18LAF250 Mod-**
## **els**
**Off-state leakage current: NPN:** less than 200 µA @ 30V dc (See Application Note 1); **PNP:** less than 10 µA @ 30V dc
**ON-state saturation voltage: NPN:** less than 1.6V @ 100 mA; **PNP:** less than 3.0V @ 100 mA
## **Output Response**
**QS18AF Models:** 700 microseconds ON/OFF; 100 ms delay on power-up; outputs do not conduct during this time
**QS18LAF / QS18LAF250 Models:** 700 microseconds ON/OFF; 200 ms delay on power-up; outputs do not conduct during this time
## **Repeatability**
**QS18AF Models:** 175 microseconds
**Yellow flashing:** Marginal excess gain (1 to 1.5x excess gain)
## **Construction**
ABS housing, acrylic lens cover, 2.5 mm and 3 mm mounting hardware included
## **Environmental Rating**
Rated IEC IP67; NEMA 6; UL Type 1
## **Connections**
2 m (6.5 ft) 4-wire PVC cable, 9 m (30 ft) PVC cable, 4- pin Pico-style or Euro-style 150 mm (6 in) pigtail QD, depending on model
## **Operating Conditions**
**Relative Humidity:** 95% @ 50° C (non-condensing) **QS18AF Models: Temperature:** 0° to +55° C (+32° to 131° F)
**QS18LAF / QS18LAF250 Models: Temperature:** -10° to +50° C (+14° to 122° F)
## **Laser Classification**
**QS18AF Models:** N/A
**QS18LAF Models:** Class 1 laser product; Complies with IEC 60825-1:2001 and 21 CFR 1040.10, except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice 50, dated 7-26-01
**QS18LAF250 Models:** Class 2 laser product; Complies with IEC 60825-1:2001 and 21 CFR 1040.10, except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice 50, dated 7-26-01
## **Application Notes**
NPN off-state leakage current is < 200 µA for load resistances > 3 kΩ or optically isolated loads. For load current of 100 mA, leakage is < 1% of load current.
## **Certifications - QS18AF and QS18LAF Models**
**QS18LAF / QS18LAF250 Models:** 130 microseconds
## **Certifications - QS18LAF250 Models**
Approvals pending
## **Description of Laser Classes**
## **Class 1 Lasers**
Lasers that are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation, including the use of optical instruments for intrabeam viewing. Reference IEC 60825-1:2001, Section 8.2.
**Class 1 Laser Characterstics:** See _Specifications_ on page 6.
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Optical Power 0.2 mW, 650 - 670nm,7.7kHz, 7 uS Pulse. Complies TO 21 CFR 1040.10 & EN60825-1:2001 except for deviations pursuant to laser notice No. 50, dated 7-26-01.
## **Class 2 Lasers**
Lasers that emit visible radiation in the wavelength range from 400 nm to 700 nm, where eye protection is normally afforded by aversion responses, including the blink reflex. This reaction may be expected to provide adequate protection under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation, including the use of optical instruments for intrabeam viewing.
Reference IEC 60825-1:2001, Section 8.2.
**Class 2 Laser Characteristics:** See _Specifications_ on page 6.
## **For Safe Laser Use (Class 1 or Class 2):**
- Do not permit a person to stare at the laser from within the beam.
- Do not point the laser at a person’s eye at close range.
- Terminate the beam emitted by a Class 2 laser product at the end of its useful path. Locate open laser beam paths either above or below eye level, where practical.
## **CAUTION: Do Not Disassemble for Repair**
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do NOT attempt to disassemble this sensor for repair. A defective unit must be returned to the manufacturer.
## **Dimensions**
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QS18AF QS18LAF and QS18LAF250
5.5 mm 6.5 mm
(0.22") (0.26")
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(0.30") (0.30")
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15.0 mm (0.59") 3.8 mm (0.15") : 21.0 mm (0.83") 5.2 mm (0.20") 3.0 mm (0.12") _ 9.0 mm (0.35") 15.0 mm (0.59") 3.8 mm (0.15") —a— 22.0 mm (0.87") + 5.2 mm (0.20") 3.0 mm (0.12") a e 9.0 mm (0.35")
23.2 mm
(0.91") 34.5 mm 24.1 mm
34.5 mm 24.1 mm (1.36") (0.95")
(1.36") (0.95") 12.0 mm
12.0 mm (0.47")
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(0.30") M2.5
3.8 mm (0.15") 13.4 mm M3 Hardware Included* *M3 Hardware for Sidemount M2.5 Hardware for Mounting I M2.5 HardwareIncluded* 4.8 mm (0.19") 13.4 mm (0.53")M3 Hardware Included* *M3 Hardware for Sidemount M2.5 Hardware for Mounting to Threaded Inserts HardwareIncluded*
(0.53") to Threaded Inserts
(2) M3 x 0.5 x 20 mm ss screw
(2) M3 x 0.5 x 20 mm ss screw (2) M3 x 0.5 ss hex nut
(2) M3 x 0.5 ss hex nut (2) M3 ss washer
(2) M3 ss washer (2) M2.5 x 0.45 x 5 mm ss screw
(2) M2.5 x 0.45 x 5 mm ss screw (2) M2.5 ss washer
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## **Wiring**
## **NPN (Sinking) Outputs**
## **PNP (Sourcing) Outputs**
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Wiring Key
3 1
– + 1 = Brown
1 10-30V dc 3 10-30V dc 2 = White
+ – 3 = Blue
4 4 4 = Black
Load Load
2 2
Load Load
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## **Quick-Disconnet (QD) Cordsets**
Use the Pico-style cordsets with QS18 with Q suffix; use the Euro-style cordsets with QS18 with Q% suffix.
|**Description**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**||**Pinouts**|**Pinouts**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**4-Pin Pico-Style Cordsets**
**(straight, snap-on, connector)**
**PKG4-2,**2 m (6.5 ft)|ø 8.4 mm max
[0.33"]
31.2 mm max.
[1.20"]||.
**4**
**3**|**1**
**2**|1 = Brown
2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black|
|**4-Pin M12/Euro-Style Cordsets**
**(straight connector)**
**MQDC-406,**2 m (6.5 ft)
**MQDC-415,**5 m (15 ft)
**MQDC-430,**9 m (30 ft)|**42 Typ.**
**[1.65"]**|||**2**
**3**||
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## **Mounting Brackets**
## **SMBQS18A**
- Wrap-around protection bracket
- Die-cast bracket
- Base fits 18 mm threaded hole
- Metal hex nut, lock washer and grommet included
- Mounting holes specially designed for QS18AF sensors
**Hole size:** A = ø 15.3
## **SMBQS18AF**
- Right-angle mounting bracket
- 14-ga. 304 stainless steel
**Hole center spacing:** A to B = 20.3
**Hole size:** A = 4.3 x 9.4, B = ø 4.3
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## **SMBQS18YL**
- Heavy-duty die-cast bracket for industrial protection
- Replaceable window (A)
- M18 vertical mount-option
- Nut and lock washer included
**Hole size:** B = ø 15.3
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## **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.
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