Q4X Series
Rugged All Purpose Photoelectric Sensor
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
- 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
- Dual teach mode (intensity + distance) is ideal for error-proofing applications and enables clear object detection with no retro-reflector required
- Robust housing rated to IP69K with FDA-grade stainless steel
- Easy setup with responsive buttons
- Rugged design resists mechanical impact, over tightening and extreme vibration
- Clear distance readout from angled four-digit display
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Q4X High-Pressure Washdown
1 min
27 secs
Banner's Q4X versatile, rugged laser distance sensor has an IP69K rating for use in wet and high-pressure washdown environments. The IP69K rating is important for applications where high-pressure, high-temperature water and cleaning chemicals are used to spray down equipment and machines.
1 min 27 secs
Q4X Black Foam on Black Plastic - Two-Point Teach Tutorial
1 min
16 secs
This video will demonstrate how Banner's Q4X can solve even the most challenging applications. Using two-point static background suppression teach mode, the Q4X can reliably detect the presence of black foam in front of black plastic on a door panel.
1 min 16 secs
Q4X Cap Orientation - Two-Point Teach Tutorial
1 min
20 secs
This video will demonstrate how simple it is to use the two-point teach mode on Banner's Q4X sensor. Using two-point teach mode, the Q4X can reliably detect the presence of white bottle caps whether upside down or right side up as they move down a white conveyor belt.
1 min 20 secs
Application Notes
Detecting Clear Glass and Plastic PET Bottles in Washdown Environments
Washdown environment, IP69K ratings required
Clear Plastic Food Container Detection in a Sanitary Environment
Sanitary environment, IP69K ratings required
Detecting Clear Bottles to Trigger Shrink Sleeve Labeler
High-speed labeler processing 800 bottles per minute
Detecting Transparent Bottles in a Washdown Environment
Detect accumulations to regulate line pressure
Counting Multicolored Reflective Packages on a Conveyor
Counting reflective and wrinkled packaging on a conveyor
Rubber Washer Detection on Engine Block
Banner’s Q4X versatile laser sensor is ideal for presence/absence detection even in challenging applications with small height changes such as confirming a small black target is present on a shiny metal part. The washers should be present in the cast aluminum engine block, and if the Q4X detects a slight height difference, even as small as 1 mm, it will send a signal to alert operators a rubber washer is missing or there are multiple washers present. The Q4X can detect duplicate rubber washers with its unique windowing capability while in foreground suppression mode.
Assembly Error-Proofing
Banner’s Q4X analog sensor can give operators real-time measurement feedback to verify the part is present and correctly positioned before moving to the next operation. In this application it is crucial that both flanges around the weld nut are properly seated in order to fit correctly in the final assembly. The Q4X’s analog measurement can determine if both flanges are properly seated.
Error Proofing for Integrated Circuit Chips Loaded into Pocket Tape
Detect presence and orientation of each integrated circuit
Carton Stack Height
The two-point teach option on the Q4X analog laser measurement sensor is used to teach the full and empty magazine. Manual adjustment can be used to fine tune the output. The analog output provides a real time gauge of the stack height. This allows the cartoner machine to have several “call for parts” set points without having to manually move the sensor. The Q4X is a robust, rugged stainless steel sensor ideal for use in many industrial, factory environments.
Bottle Fill Level Detection
The Q4X analog sensor is set up in trigger mode and uses the averaging feature to provide a more consistent fill level measurement. Banner’s Q3X sensor, whose output wire is tied to the Q4X’s remote input wire, is used to detect the leading edge of the pill bottle and has a one-shot output timer setup based on the conveyor speed to determine when and how long the Q4X will measure.
Detecting Black Parts on Black Door Panel
Banner’s Q4X problem-solving triangulation-based laser sensor has no difficulty detecting dark targets on dark backgrounds when there is a height difference. The Q4X provides a reliable sensing solution with best in class excess gain and makes pass/fail judgments based on distance rather than color or reflectivity.
Hard Disk Detection
Because disk surfaces are shiny, many sensors have difficulty detecting whether a hard disk is properly seated in a hard drive. Banner Engineering’s Q3X and Q4X sensors are designed to detect shiny surfaces with a wide variety of colors, textures, and materials.
Integrated Circuit Orientation
An iVu Plus sensor checks the orientation of each integrated circuit before is is transferred to a circuit board.
Product Selection
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Q4XFKLAF610-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 610 mm; Input 10-30 V dc
Output: 1 PNP/NPN with IO-Link Communication; 1 PNP
Connection: Euro M12 4-pin Integral Connector
Flush Mount Housing -
Q4XFPLAF310-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 310 mm; Input 10-30 V dc
Outputs: 1 PNP
Connection: Euro M12 4-pin Integral Connector
Flush Mount Housing -
Q4XTBCOD300-Q8
Q4X Series: Clear Object
Range: 300 mm; Input 10-30 V dc
Outputs: Bipolar: 1 NPN; 1 PNP
Connection: Euro M12 5-Pin Integral Connector -
Q4XTBLAF300-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 300 mm; Input 10-30 V dc
Outputs: Bipolar: 1 NPN; 1 PNP
Connection: Euro M12 5-Pin Integral Connector -
Q4XTBLAF500-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range And Calibration Points: 500 mm; Input 10-30 V dc
Outputs: Bipolar: 1 NPN; 1 PNP
Connection: Euro M12 5-pin Integral Connector -
Q4XTILAF500-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 500 mm; Input 12-30 V dc
Output: Analog: 4-20 mA
Connection: Euro M12 5-Pin Integral Connector -
Q4XTKLAF300-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 300 mm; Input 10-30 V dc
Output: 1 PNP/NPN with IO-Link Communication; 1 PNP
Connection: Euro M12 4-Pin Integral Connector -
Q4XTKLAF600-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range 600 mm; Input 10-30 V dc
Output: 1 PNP/NPN with IO-Link Communication; 1 PNP
Connection: Euro M12 4-pin Integral Connector
Threaded Barrel Housing -
Q4XTULAF500-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 500 mm; Input 12-30 V dc
Output: Analog: 0-10 V
Connection: Euro M12 5-Pin Integral Connector -
Q4XFILAF310-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 310 mm; Input 12-30 V dc
Output: Analog: 4-20 mA
Connection: Euro M12 5-Pin Integral Connector
Flush Mount Housing -
Q4XFKLAF310-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 310 mm; Input 10-30 V dc
Output: 1 PNP/NPN with IO-Link Communication; 1 PNP
Connection: Euro M12 4-Pin Integral Connector
Flush Mount Housing -
Q4XFNLAF310-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 310 mm; Input 10-30 V dc
Outputs: 1 NPN
Connection: Euro M12 5-pin Integral Connector
Flush Mount Housing -
Q4XFPLAF110-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 110 mm; Input 10-30 V dc
Outputs: 1 PNP
Connection: Euro M12 4-pin Integral Connector
Flush Mount Housing -
Q4XFULAF310-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 310 mm; Input 12-30 V dc
Output: Analog: 0-10 V
Connection: Euro M12 5-Pin Integral Connector
Flush Mount Housing -
Q4XTBLAF100-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 100 mm; Input 10-30 V dc
Outputs: Bipolar: 1 NPN; 1 PNP
Connection: Euro M12 5-pin Integral Connector -
Q4XTILAF100-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 100 mm; Input 12-30 V dc
Output: Analog: 4-20 mA
Connection: Euro M12 5-Pin Integral Connector -
Q4XTILAF300-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 300 mm; Input 12-30 V dc
Output: Analog: 4-20 mA
Connection: Euro M12 5-Pin Integral Connector -
Q4XTULAF100-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 100 mm; Input 12-30 V dc
Output: Analog: 0-10 V
Connection: Euro M12 5-Pin Integral Connector -
Q4XTULAF300-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 300 mm; Input 12-30 V dc
Output: Analog: 0-10 V
Connection: Euro M12 5-Pin Integral Connector -
Q4XFILAF110-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 110 mm; Input 12-30 V dc
Output: Analog: 4-20 mA
Connection: Euro M12 5-Pin Integral Connector
Flush Mount Housing -
Q4XFKLAF110-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 110 mm; Input 10-30 V dc
Output: 1 PNP/NPN with IO-Link Communication; 1 PNP
Connection: Euro M12 4-Pin Integral Connector
Flush Mount Housing -
Q4XFNCOD310-Q8
Q4X Series: Clear Object
Range: 310 mm; Input 10-30 V dc
Outputs: 1 NPN
Connection: Euro M12 5-Pin Integral Connector
Flush Mount Housing -
Q4XFNLAF110-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 110 mm; Input 10-30 V dc
Outputs: 1 NPN
Connection: Euro M12 5-pin Integral Connector
Flush Mount Housing -
Q4XFPCOD310-Q8
Q4X Series: Clear Object
Range: 310 mm; Input 10-30 V dc
Outputs: 1 PNP
Connection: Euro M12 4-Pin Integral Connector
Flush Mount Housing -
Q4XFULAF110-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 110 mm; Input 12-30 V dc
Output: Analog: 0-10 V
Connection: Euro M12 5-Pin Integral Connector
Flush Mount Housing -
Q4XTKLAF100-Q8
Q4X Series: Laser Adjustable Field
Range: 100 mm; Input 10-30 V dc
Output: 1 PNP/NPN with IO-Link Communication; 1 PNP
Connection: Euro M12 4-Pin Integral Connector