Q3X Series
The versatile, rugged laser contrast sensor provides reliable, high-speed detection and fixed background suppression models allow for contrast detection in a fixed range while ignoring a background.
- High-speed part detection as fast as 250 us, capturing up to 2,000 events per second
- Reliable sensing range up to 300 mm
- Used for challenging presence/absence or orientation detection for applications with small contrast differences
- Rugged, nickel-plated zinc housing suitable even for environments with cutting fluids and oils
- Clear intensity readout from angled three-digit display
- Easy setup with responsive buttons
- Fixed background suppression models allow for contrast detection in a fixed range while ignoring a background
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High-Speed Registration Mark Detection
Banner’s Q3X versatile, rugged laser contrast sensor is ideal for detecting registration marks. With a range up to 300 mm, the Q3X has a tight laser spot able to detect a small white registration mark reliably. When the Q3X detects the white registration mark, the intensity readout increases and a discrete output is triggered, indicating the white registration mark is present and it is the correct package going down the line.
Bottle Label Verification
Banner’s Q3X versatile, rugged laser contrast sensor including background suppression is ideal for contrast applications where there is also a fixed background that needs to be ignored. In this application, the Q3X background suppression sensor detects the contrast difference between a bottle with and without a label for reliable label detection. With a range up to 50 mm, the Q3X has a tight laser spot able to detect a small change in contrast reliably.
Black O-Ring Detection
The Q3X is Banner’s rugged, versatile laser contrast sensor, ideal for applications that require fast detection. As parts go down the conveyor, the Q3X will be able to detect if the o-ring is present based on the taught contrast differences. If the o-ring is not present, the Q3X will see a bright signal level and send an output to the PLC. This alerts operators to fix the error or move the part off of the production line.
Detection of Cap Orientation
The Banner Q3X laser diffuse sensor is ideal for applications that require orientation detection with small contrast differences.
Hard Disk Detection
Detect whether shiny disks are properly seated
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Q3X LD50 Laser Contrast Sensor
Introducing the new Q3X laser contrast sensor with fixed background suppression by Banner Engineering. The combination of contrast detection within a specified sensing range and fixed background suppression beyond, makes the new Q3X one of a kind.
Q3X Versatile, Rugged Laser Contrast Sensor
With a fast 250 microsecond response speed, a reliable 300 mm detection range, bipolar PNP and NPN outputs and superior ambient light immunity, the Q3X can solve even the most challenging contrast-based, part-detection applications. Some models are available with fixed background suppression, allowing for contrast detection in a fixed range while ignoring a background.
Q4X On- and Off- Delay Timers Demonstation
Built-in delay timers on the new Q4X and Q3X make it easy to regulate product flow on production lines and increase efficiency.
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Q3XTBLD-Q8
Q3XT Series: Laser Diffuse
Range: 300 mm; Input: 10-30 V dc
Outputs: Bipolar: 1 NPN; 1 PNP
5-pin M12 Integral QD -
Q3XTBLD200-Q8
Q3XT Series: Laser Diffuse with BGS
Range: 200 mm; Input: 10-30 V dc
Outputs: Bipolar: 1 NPN; 1 PNP
5-pin M12 Integral QD -
Q3XTBLD150-Q8
Q3XT Series: Laser Diffuse with BGS
Range: 150 mm; Input: 10-30 V dc
Outputs: Bipolar: 1 NPN; 1 PNP
5-pin M12 Integral QD -
Q3XTBLD50-Q8
Q3XT Series: Laser Diffuse with BGS
Range: 50 mm; Input: 10-30 V dc
Outputs: Bipolar: 1 NPN; 1 PNP
5-pin M12 Integral QD -
Q3XTBLD100-Q8
Q3XT Series: Laser Diffuse with BGS
Range: 100 mm; Input: 10-30 V dc
Outputs: Bipolar: 1 NPN; 1 PNP
5-pin M12 Integral QD