Vitrin Banner Launches Laser Measurement Sensor for Reliable Object Detection

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Banner Engineering's newest laser measurement sensor, the Q20-2, can detect objects up to three meters away. Its multiple teach and detection modes mean that a single sensor can perform multiple tasks. With its compact body and a starting price of just $304 for the top-tier model, these sensors are affordable and ideal for space-constrained applications.

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Banner's Q20-2 laser measurement sensor features a compact body and can reliably detect objects at a distance of three meters.​

Q20-2 Laser Measurement Sensor​

Banner's Q20-2 infrared laser measurement sensor offers many standard features expected from a Time-of-Flight (TOF) laser sensor, along with several "nice-to-have" features that set it apart. The sensor can be mounted in numerous configurations using standard 25.4 mm spaced mounting holes (3 mm diameter) and a compact form factor.
The Q20-2's IO-Link communication makes it easy to integrate the sensor with existing hardware. It also includes Banner's PulsePro I/O to connect to controllable illumination to provide real-time feedback to the user without a PLC.
All models operate on a standard 10-30 V DC power supply, making installation easy for both existing and new systems. Data is accessible for advanced diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and process control decisions.

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Precise Detection and Alignment​

One of the key features of the Q20-2 is its detection range. Capable of detecting distances up to three meters, this TOF sensor offers flexibility in installation and applications. Moreover, it has multiple teach modes, meaning the same sensor can be used for multiple applications even if detection ranges vary.
A notable feature of the Q20-2 is a red, visible LED for alignment. This feature simplifies installation and alignment for users by illuminating an area, indicating where the Q20-2 is pointed. The LED can be turned on for alignment and then turned off for operation, saving power and preventing the creation of an interfering light source.

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Cost-Effective Detection​

Laser TOF sensors have numerous applications, from ensuring proper distances in machine assembly to measuring liquid levels in tanks and proximity measurements for machine safety. With its maximum range of three meters and ability to detect across multiple ranges, the Q20-2 is suitable for all these purposes and more.
One application where the Q20-2 excels is package or part detection for assembly and shipping. In this scenario, packages of different sizes move on a conveyor while being picked by a robotic arm. The Q20-2 can detect the object's position and then relay this information back to the robotic control system. The robot then knows where to place the gripper without the need for additional machine vision systems.