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Superior Performance: Reliably detects distance changes as small as 1 mm.

− Versatile

− Durable

− Easy to Use

Versatile, Rugged, Distance Laser Sensor

Introducing the Q4X Versatile, Rugged, Distance Laser Sensor

Q4X Key Features

■ Solves difficult distance based applications

■ Reliable 25-300 mm range,

– even on black targets at max range

■ Angled four-digit allows for easy viewing

■ Easy setup using display and push buttons

■ Consistent user menus

– LE550, DF-G Series

■ Durable and robust construction

■ FDA grade stainless steel housing

■ Superior ambient light immunity

■ Temperature-compensation for stable detection

Applications

Reduce sensor inventory with a reliable, durable sensor that solves even the most challenging applications.

■ Black targets with black backgrounds

■ Gasket detection

■ Multicolored, reflective packages

■ Pharmaceutical cap detection

Black Targets with Black Backgrounds

Banner’s Q4X problem-solving triangulation-based laser sensor has no difficulty detecting dark targets on dark backgrounds, on a door panel, when there is a height difference.

Gasket Detect

Banner’s Q4X 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.

Multi-Colored, Reflective Packaging

Multicolored, reflective tea bag packages can easily be detected with Banner’s reliable and durable Q4X laser sensor.

Detecting Pharmaceutical Caps

The Q4X is able to verify cap orientation as pharmaceutical caps move down the line into a feeder bowl.

Features: Detection Power Over Entire 25-300 mm Sensing Range

Best in Class Excess Gain

10 100 100010

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1000

10000

Q4X Excess Gain

Range (mm)

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25 ms

10 ms

1.5 ms, 3 ms

50 ms

Response Speed (ms)

Excess Gain

25 mm

Excess Gain

300 mm

1.5 200 20

3 200 20

10 1000 100

25 2500 250

50 5000 500

Features: Not Limited by Excess Gain

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1000

10000

Q4X Excess Gain

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25 ms

1.5 ms, 3 ms

10 msQS30LD

QS18LAF250 50 ms

Features: User-Friendly Design

■ Bright output indicator provides high visibility of sensor operation

■ Angled LED Display

– 4 digit, 7-segment display

– Provides clear user feedback for easy setup

– Easily viewed from multiple vantage points

– Sub-millimeter resolution below 100 mm

Features: Angled 4-Digit display

■ Distance to target displayed in mm

■ Real time display for easy setup and troubleshooting

■ Decimal point

■ LED Indicators

– STB = Stability Indicator

– Active TEACH Indicators

• DYN = Dynamic

• FGS = Foreground Suppression

• BGS = Background Suppression

Features:Intuitive Setup via Push Buttons

Single click button

+ SELECT -

Press to display and increase switch-point; press and hold to increase numeric values

rapidly

Press to select menu items in Setup mode

Press to display and decrease switch-point; press and hold to decrease numeric values

rapidly

Press to navigate the sensor menu in Setup mode

Press to navigate the sensor menu in Setup mode

Press and hold for 2+ seconds

LO/DO TEACH MODE

Press and hold for 2+ seconds to select light

operate (LO) or dark operate (DO)

Press and hold for 2+ seconds to start the currently selected TEACH mode (the

default is two-point)

Press and hold for 2+ seconds to enter

Setup mode

Features: Construction

Durable and Robust Construction

■ Withstands:

– Mechanical impact

– Over tightening

– Extreme vibration

– Aggressive cleaning procedures

FDA Grade Stainless Steel Housing

■ With:

– IP67, IP68, IP69K rating

– ECOLAB certification pending

– Chemically-resistant materials

– Laser marked information

Features: Class 1 Laser Emitter

■ Visible beam for easy setup and alignment

■ Class 1 laser, 655 nm

■ Small Spot size

– 2.6 mm x 1.0 mm @ 25 mm

– 2.3 mm x 0.9 mm @150 mm

– 2.0 mm x 0.8 mm @ 300 mm

Features: Inputs and Outputs

10-30 V dc

Bipolar (PNP & NPN) output

Remote input (disabled by default)

- Remote teach

- Laser inhibit

- Master/slave synchronization

- Push button lock

Q4XTBLAF300-Q8 Specifications

Sensing Beam Class 1 laser, visible red Supply Voltage 10 to 30 V dc

Sensing Range 25 mm (0.98 in) to 300 mm (11.81 in) IP Rating IP67, IP68, IP69K

Output Bipolar (1 PNP & 1 NPN) output Construction Housing – 316L Stainless SteelLens Cover – PMMAWindow - Polysulfone

Beam Spot Size 2.6 x 1.0 @ 25 mm2.3 x 0.9 mm @ 150 mm2.0 x 0.8 @ 300 mm

OperatingConditions

-10° C to 55° C35-95% Relative Humidity

Excess Gain

*High(standard)

Response Speed (ms)

Excess Gain at 25 mm

Excess Gain at 300 mm

Certifications

1.5 200 20

3 200 20

10 1000(500)* 100(50)*

25 2500(1000)* 250(100)*

50 5000(2500)* 500(250)*

Menu Map – Top Menu

Sensor Menu – Top Menu Teach selection

Response speed

Gain and sensitivity

Delay timer

Zero reference location

Shift zero ref. after teach

Input wire function

Display read

Exit setup

Reset to factory default

Menu Map – New Features

Delay Timers – On/Off and One-Shot Delays

No delay On/off delay One-Shot Delay

When no delay is selected the on/off and one-shot submenus do not appear

Enables on or off delays in sensor menu

Choose timing in

either on or off delay

submenus

Enables the one shot delay sensor menu

Choose timing in one-shot

delay menus

Menu Map – New Features

Zero Reference Location

■ Use this menu to select the zero reference location. The default is, 0 = the end of the sensor barrel.

– Near, 0 = the end of the sensor barrel; the measurement increases further from the sensor

– Far, 0 = maximum range; the measurement increases closer to the sensor

Menu Map – New Features

Shift the Zero Reference Location after a TEACH

■ Use this menu to select whether the sensor shifts the zero reference location to the last taught distance. The default is off, 0 = the end of barrel or the maximum range.

– on: Shift the zero reference location to one of the taught positions with each TEACH

– off = the end of barrel or the maximum range, depending on the setting

Menu Map – New Features

Input Wire Function■ Use this menu to select the input wire function. The default is OFF,

ignore all remote input pulses.

– Ignore all remote input pulses

– Remote TEACH input

– Laser off when pulled low

– Master sync line output for two-sensor cross-talk avoidance

– Slave sync line input for two-sensor cross-talk avoidance

Four Never Fail Teach Modes

■ Four teach modes available

– Two-point teach (default)

– Dynamic teach

– One point BGS

– One point window (foreground suppression)

■ Sensor will never fail a teach mode

– Always sets a switch point

– Example: In two-point teach mode, if both conditions are invalid (>300 mm) the sensors switch point will automatically be set at 290 mm

– See manual for specific behaviors

Four Teach Modes

2 Point Teach

One Point Window (FGS)

Two-point TEACH sets a single switch point. The sensor sets the switch point between two taught target distances, relative to the shifted origin location.

Dynamic TEACH sets a single switch point during machine run conditions. The switch point is centered between the minimum and the maximum sampled distances.

One-point window sets a window (two switch points) centered around the taught target distance.

One-Point BGS

One-point BGS sets a single switch point in front of the taught target distance. The switch point is set in front of the taught target distance.

Dynamic BGS

Q4X Models & Roadmap

Q4XTBLAF300-Q8

Accessories: Brackets

SMBQ4X… - NEW

SMB18FA…

SMB18A,$4

Model Material Bolt ThreadList

Price

SMBQ4XFA

Stainless Steel &

Die Cast

3/8 – 16 X 2 in $20

SMBQ4XFAM10M10 X 1.5 X 50

mm$20

SMBQ4XFAM12No Bolt – for use with 12 mm rod

$18

Model Material Bolt ThreadList

Price

SMB18FA

Stainless Steel & Die cast

3/8 – 16 X 2 in $11

SMB18FAM10 M10 X 1.5 X 50 mm $11

SMB18FA12No Bolt – for use with 12 mm rod

$9

Universal bracket for Banner’s Q4X, Q3X, QS18, & QS30 sensors

Accessories: Cordsets

Standard CordsetsLength Model - Straight Model - Right Angle

0.5 m (1.5 ft) MQDC1-501.5 -

1.83 m (6 ft) MQDC1-506 MQDC1-506RA

4.57 m (15 ft) MQDC1-515 MQDC1-515RA

9.14 m (30 ft) MQDC1-530 MQDC1-530RA

Washdown IP69K Cordsets – NEWStainless Steel Coupling Nut

Length Model

1.83 m (6 ft) MQDC-WDSS-0506

4.57 m (15 ft) MQDC-WDSS-0515

9.14 m (30 ft) MQDC-WDSS-0530

Sales Collateral: Sell Sheet & Technical Literature

Quick Start Guide (pn 181484)

■ 8 pages

■ Basic set up and menu map diagrams

■ Included in box with product

Manual (pn 181483)

■ 28 pages

■ Complete information on programming, performance,troubleshooting, dimensions and accessories

■ Online only

Sell Sheet (pn 183055)

■ 4 pages

■ Selling advantages, applications, and models

■ Electronic and print versions

Sales Resources: Videos & Application Notes

Videos Product video

Cap orientation– 2-pt teach

Cap orientation–FGS

Shiny/black surface detection

Black foam on black plastic

High pressure washdown

Demo video

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ma8-bsdD0eMOGzOXu_N97-ZMzu02XW

Application Notes Presence/absence

Part orientation

Black foam on black plastic

Shiny package detection

Multicolor package detection

Q4X Summary

Key Points to Remember■ Problem Solver Sensor

– 25-300 mm range, even on black targets

– Robust, stainless steel housing

– Superior ambient light immunity

– Easy to use

– Angled 4-digit LCD Display

– Easy to view output indicator

– Intuitive setup via push buttons

■ Competitive price

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