Q4
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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
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
100
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
1 10 100 10001
10
100
1000
10000
Q4X Excess Gain
Range (mm)
Ex
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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
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