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Banner Q4X Sensor Series: Versatile Laser Distance Sensing for Demanding Applications

The Banner Q4X Sensor Series delivers reliable detection and measurement for a wide range of challenging targets, including clear, reflective, and dark objects. Featuring a rugged stainless steel housing and IP-rated protection, these laser distance sensors are built for durability in harsh industrial environments. With versatile sensing modes, high excess gain, and exceptional repeatability, the Q4X series is ideal for applications in packaging, assembly, material handling, and more. Available through Steiner Electric, these sensors combine precision, toughness, and flexibility to meet the demands of today’s automation systems.

Features

  • Discrete, analog (0 to 10 V or 4 to 20 mA), clear object, and IO-Link models available
  • Reliable sensing range from as close as 25 mm and as far as 610 mm
  • Detects across a variety of target colors, materials and surfaces based on distance
  • Clear distance readout from angled four-digit display
  • Discrete, analog (0 to 10 V or 4 to 20 mA), clear object, and IO-Link models available
  • Reliable sensing range from as close as 25 mm and as far as 610 mm
  • Detects across a variety of target colors, materials and surfaces based on distance
  • Clear distance readout from angled four-digit display

Sample Applications

Carton Stack Height

Frequent product changeovers, reduce setup time

Bottle Fill Level Detection

Measure fill level, provide feedback on height of pills

Integrated Circuit Orientation

An iVu Plus sensor checks the orientation of each integrated circuit

Cap Orientation Verification

Sanitary environment, subjected to aggressive chemical washdowns

Rubber Washer Detection on Engine Block

Dark material detection, risk of impact

Detecting Black Parts on Black Door Panel

Differentiate between foam and poor contrast background

Close Proximity Error Proofing on Assembly Line

Multiple sensors, confirm part presence and position

Error Proofing for Integrated Circuit Chips Loaded into Pocket Tape

Detect presence and orientation of each integrated circuit

Hard Disk Detection

Detect whether shiny disks are properly seated

Black Plastic Tray Detection at a Hipper and Filling Station

A dark material moving at high-speeds inside a hygienic environment.

Detecting Clear Glass and Plastic PET Bottles in Washdown Environment

Washdown environment, IP69K ratings required

Detecting Clear Bottles to Trigger Shrink Sleeve Labeler

High-speed labeler processing 800 bottles per minute

Clear Tray Detection at Hopper Food Storage Units

FIP96K rating and washdown ready, reliably detect clear or translucent objects

Detecting Transparent Bottles in a Washdown Environment

Detect accumulations to regulate line pressure

Clear Plastic Food Container Detection in a Sanitary Environment

Sanitary environment, IP69K rating required

Counting Multicolored Reflective Packages on a Conveyer

Counting reflective and wrinkled packaging on a conveyor

For more information about the Banner Q4X Series Sensors, call 1-800-STEINER (783-4637) to speak with a Steiner Automation Application Engineer.