WORLD-BEAM QS18 Series: Diffuse Mode
Range: 450 mm; Input: 10–30 V DC
Output: Complementary solid-state NPN
2 m (6.5 ft) integral PVC cable
Universal Photoelectric Sensor – QS18 Series
Housed in a universal, 18 mm threaded barrel or side-mount enclosure, the QS18 is designed as a drop-in replacement for a broad range of sensor styles.
Key Features
• Universal housing: 18 mm threaded barrel or side-mount installation
• Direct replacement for multiple sensor configurations
• IP67 and NEMA 6 rated for reliable operation in harsh environments
• Available sensing modes: opposed, polarized and non-polarized retro-reflective, fixed-field, convergent, standard diffuse, wide-beam diffuse, small-spot diffuse, laser, ultrasonic, plastic or glass fiber-optic, fixed and adjustable background suppression
• Expert models (QS18E) and ultrasonic versions feature push-button TEACH for fast, intuitive setup
• Sensing ranges up to 20 m (depending on model)
• 360° visible high-intensity status LEDs
• IO-Link variants for simplified wiring, installation, and maintenance, enabling sensor backup and remote parameterization
• Mechanically and electronically adjustable sensing ranges
• New opposed-mode models deliver superior ambient-light immunity, crosstalk avoidance, and IO-Link communication
