objects regardless of color, reflectivity, surface irregularities or background conditions. The sensor’s universal mounting design makes installation quick and easy, while a simple screwdriver adjustment allows for precise setup of sensing range. With a compact and IP67-rated sealed housing, the QS18 adjustable-field sensors deliver an exceptional sensing solution for small or difficult-to-reach areas. The QS18 Adjustable-Field Foreground Suppression Sensors operate in diffuse mode, detecting light returned by the background, but ignoring light returned by the object. The concept is similar to that of a polarized retroreflective sensor; if the sensor cannot see the background (reflector), the output switches on—indicating that the target object is present.
These compact sensors are available in two adjustable cutoff ranges: 15-40 mm and 30-200 mm. The short-range models are ideal for detecting thinner objects that are closer to the background.
The QS18 Foreground Suppression Sensors are particularly useful if the following application conditions are present:
The following features make the QS18 Foreground Suppression Sensors advantageous in challenging material handling and packaging applications:
“These photoelectric sensors are an ideal solution for material handling or packaging applications where irregularly sized/positioned or shiny objects are present against a fixed background,” said Mike Turner, Material Handling Business Development Manager at Banner Engineering.
About Banner. Banner Engineering is the world's leading manufacturer of photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors, vision sensors, wireless networks, electronic machine guarding systems, fiber optic assemblies and precision measurement systems.
