QS30 Series
High-Performance Long-Range Sensor
- Innovative 30 mm housing design to suit almost any mounting requirement
- High-power sensing with ranges up to 200 m
- Available in opposed, high-power opposed, polarized and non-polarized retroreflective, diffuse, laser, fixed-field and adjustable-field and clear object sensing modes
- Class 1 visible laser in diffuse and retroreflective models and Class 2 in diffuse models
- Models with standard 10 to 30V dc supply voltage and bipolar NPN/PNP outputs or 24 to 250V ac/12 to 250V ac supply voltage with e/m relay output
- Light- or dark-operate selectable or configurable, depending on model
- IP67 or IP69K environmental rating, depending on model
- Bright LED operating status indicators visible from 360°
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Application Notes
Liquid in Container Detection
Banner combined the technology of WORLD-BEAM QS30 opposed mode sensors, which provide high excess gain, with a 1450 nm infrared sensing beam—specially tuned to an absorption band of water, to create the QS30H2O Water Sensor. In this application, the powerful sensing beam of the QS30H2O will burn through the opaque plastic of the container. At 1450 nm, water absorbs 1,000 times the energy of alternative wavelengths, preventing the beam from burning through the liquid within the container.
Non-Contact Fill Level Verification
Banner’s QS30H2O sensor is a specialized sensor developed to address challenges with sensing the presence of water and water-based liquids. The QS30H2O operates in a through beam sensing mode and the emitter uses a wavelength that is tuned to not pass through water. The high excess gain of the sensor makes it powerful enough to see through an assortment of plastic and glass containers. Two pairs of sensors can be utilized to determine that the fill level has met minimum but is not overfilled and wasting product. Apertures can be placed on the receiver end to minimize the beam pattern and increase accuracy of the application. This ensures products that do not meet fill level criteria are not processed or shipped.
Fill Level Verification of Water Bottles
Banner’s QS30H2O sensor is a specialized sensor developed to address challenges with optically sensing the presence of water and water-based liquids. The QS30H2O operates in a through beam sensing mode and the emitter has a unique LED with a 1450 wavelength. The 1450 wavelength is easily attenuated by water.
Medicine Bottle Detection for Filling
The WORLD-BEAM QS30 in adjustable-field mode detects the presence of plastic medication bottles of various colors and relays the information to a filling device.
Parts Detection in a Feeder Bowl
In this illustration, caps have been loaded into a feeder bowl which consistently orientates the parts to be positioned for bottle application later in the process. The Banner QS30AF an ideal sensing solution for this application, positioned to monitor the supply level of the caps as they move out of the bowl.
Inspection Trigger in Printing
The WORLD-BEAM QS30 adjustable sensor acts as a trigger for the vision sensor. When the QS30 detects the presence of a new page, it signals the vision sensor, which inspects the page's collation signature.
Juice Carton Detection
As cartons of juice pass on a conveyor, the WORLD-BEAM QS30 sensor in fixed-field mode detects the presence or absence of a carton, regardless of color and pattern.
Exit Chute Jam Indication
Banner’s Q30FF600 background suppression sensor confirms when a product enters the exit chute to ensure it came off the sortation system and that there isn’t a jam in the product chute. The Q30FF600 has long range sensing up to 600 mm, which is the standard width of many chutes.
Board Warp Detection with a QS30
As boards pass on a conveyor, the high-sensitivity WORLD-BEAM laser QS30 detects boards that are higher than flat ones due to warping. The light-polarizing reflector mounted opposite the sensor eliminates the need to wire both sides of the conveyor.
Board Warp Detection with a QS30
As boards pass on a conveyor, the high-sensitivity WORLD-BEAM laser QS30 detects boards that are higher than flat ones due to warping. The light-polarizing reflector mounted opposite the sensor eliminates the need to wire both sides of the conveyor.
Packaging Frozen Dinners on a Cartoner
WLS28 Work Light Strips: Bright, long-lasting LED light strips provide optimal visibility inside the cartoner for operator access and easily fit on the machine without obscuring access Safety Hinge Switches: Stainless steel, load-bearing safety hinge switches support the cartoner’s machine door and will shut down the machine if the doors are opened, and minimize the risk of intentional defeat
Vehicle Position in Automatic Car Wash with Extreme Environment
Sense vehicles as they travel through a car wash
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Thread Hole Detection
Conventional sensors can often have difficulty detecting the presence of threads. The WORLD-BEAM QS30's narrow laser beam can detect whether a hole in the manifold is threaded from a distance of up to 800 mm.
Detecting Tipped-Over Bottles on a High-Speed Bottling Line
Detecting tipped translucent bottles varying in size, shape, color, and faceting.
Accurate Counting of Transparent Pharmaceutical Bottles
Translucent material, reflected emitted light, high-speed line
Detecting and Indicating the Presence of a Tipped Bottle
Clearly communicate the location of tipped bottles to workers.
Detection of Clear Liquids in Transparent Packaging
Pharmaceutical packaging fill level inspections.
Counting Transparent Plastic Containers on a Conveyor
Detecting clear containers with varioud ridges.
Videos
![QS30LDL Two-Point Static TEACH [Video]](/content/dam/banner-engineering/video/video-thumbnails/tutorials/QS30LDL%20Two-Point%20Tutorial%20Thumbnail.psd/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.thumbnail.319.319.png)
QS30LDL Two-Point Static TEACH [Video]
In this video, Banner will show how to set up the QS30 laser diffuse sensor in a two-point static TEACH. It is the most commonly used TEACH method, and is used to detect a consistent target object.
![QS30EDV Two-Point Static Teach [Video]](/content/dam/banner-engineering/video/video-thumbnails/tutorials/QS30EDV%20Two-Point%20Tutorial%20Thumbnail.psd/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.thumbnail.319.319.png)
QS30EDV Two-Point Static Teach [Video]
In this video, Banner will show how to perform a two-point teach on the QS30EDV low-contrast sensor. This sensor has a red visible beam, a 1.4 m range and can operate down to 300 microseconds.
![QS30ELVC Clear Object Detection [Video]](/content/dam/banner-engineering/video/video-thumbnails/tutorials/QS30ELVC%20COD%20Tutorial%20Thumbnail.psd/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.thumbnail.319.319.png)
QS30ELVC Clear Object Detection [Video]
In this video, Banner will demonstrate how to set up the QS30ELVC clear object detection sensor, which is designed to detect clear, translucent and dark targets out to 2 m.
![QS30LLPC Retroreflective [Video]](/content/dam/banner-engineering/video/video-thumbnails/tutorials/QS30LLPC%20Long%20Range%20Tutorial%20Thumbnail.psd/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.thumbnail.319.319.png)
QS30LLPC Retroreflective [Video]
In this video, Banner demonstrates how to set up the QS30 long-range, low-contrast laser retroreflective sensor. This sensor is designed to detect small targets and low-contrast targets up to 18 m.
![QS30EDV Single-Point Window Teach [Video]](/content/dam/banner-engineering/video/video-thumbnails/tutorials/QS30EDV%20Single-Point%20Tutorial%20Thumbnail.psd/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.thumbnail.319.319.png)
QS30EDV Single-Point Window Teach [Video]
In this video, Banner will demonstrate how to set up a QS30EDV low-contrast sensor, which is designed to detect targets up to 1.4 m and to operate down to 300 microseconds.
![QS30LLP Retroreflective [Video]](/content/dam/banner-engineering/video/video-thumbnails/tutorials/QS30LLP%20Long%20Range%20Tutorial%20Thumbnail.psd/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.thumbnail.319.319.png)
QS30LLP Retroreflective [Video]
In this video, Banner will demonstrate how to set up the QS30 long-range laser retroreflective sensor. The QS30LLP retroreflective sensor detects small and large targets up to 18 m.
![QS30LDL Dynamic TEACH [Video]](/content/dam/banner-engineering/video/video-thumbnails/tutorials/QS30LDL%20Dynamic%20Teach%20Tutorial%20Thumbnail.psd/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.thumbnail.319.319.png)
QS30LDL Dynamic TEACH [Video]
In this video, Banner will show how to set Dynamic TEACH for the QS30 laser diffuse sensor. This mode is typically used when the machine or process cannot be stopped, and is commonly used in web applications.
![QS30LDL Single-Point TEACH [Video]](/content/dam/banner-engineering/video/video-thumbnails/tutorials/QS30LDL%20Single-Point%20Tutorial%20Thumbnail.psd/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.thumbnail.319.319.png)
QS30LDL Single-Point TEACH [Video]
In this video, Banner demonstrates how to set up a QS30 laser diffuse using single-point static TEACH, which is also known as Window TEACH, where you set a condition around an object.
Product Selection
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QS303E
WORLD-BEAM QS30 Series: Universal Voltage
Range: 60 m; Input: 12-250V dc or 24-250V ac
Output: Not appplicable - No Outputs
2m (6.5 ft) Cable -
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QS30AF600Q
WORLD-BEAM QS30 Series: Adjustable-Field
Range: 50 to 600 mm; Input: 10-30 V dc
Output: Bipolar: 1 NPN; 1 PNP
Euro 5-pin Quick-Disconnect -
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QS30AFQ
WORLD-BEAM QS30 Series: Adjustable-Field
Range: 50 to 300mm; Input: 10-30V dc
Output: Bipolar: 1 NPN; 1 PNP
Euro-Style Quick Disconnect Connector -
QS30ARX
WORLD-BEAM QS30 Series: High-Powered Receiver
Range: 213 m; Input: 10-30V dc
Output: LO (Light Operate) Bipolar: 1 NPN; 1 PNP
2 m (6.5 ft) Cable -
QS30ARXH2OQ5
WORLD-BEAM QS30 Series: H2O HP Receiver
Range: 4 m; Input: 10-30 V dc
Output: LO; Bipolar: 1 NPN; 1 PNP
Euro 5-pin 6 in Pigtail QD -
QS30ARXQ
WORLD-BEAM QS30 Series: High-Powered Receiver
Range: 213 m; Input: 10-30V dc
Output: LO (Light Operate) Bipolar: 1 NPN; 1 PNP
Euro-Style Quick Disconnect Connector -
QS30DQ
WORLD-BEAM QS30 Series: Diffuse
Range: 1.0 m; Input: 10-30V dc
Output: Bipolar: 1 NPN; 1 PNP
Euro-Style Quick Disconnect Connector -
QS30E
WORLD-BEAM QS30 Series: Emitter
Range: 60 m; Input: 10-30V dc
Output: Not applicable - No outputs
2m (6.5 ft) Cable -
QS30EDVQ
WORLD-BEAM QS30 Expert Diffuse-Mode Visible Red Beam
Range: High-Speed Mode: 1 100 mm; Normal: 1400 mm
Input: 10-30V dc; Output: Bipolar NPN/PNP
Euro-Style Quick Disconnect Connector -
QS30EDVQPMA
WORLD-BEAM QS30 Expert Diffuse-Mode Visible Red Beam
Range: High-Speed Mode: 1 100 mm; Normal: 1400 mm
Input: 10-30V dc; Output: Bipolar NPN/PNP
6 in Pigtail 5-Pin Euro-Style Quick-Disconnect Connector -
QS30ELVCQ
WORLD-BEAM QS30 Series Clear Object Sensor
Range: 100 mm-2 m; Input: 10-30V dc
Rating: IP67; Output: Bipolar (NPN & PNP)
5-pin Euro Style QD -