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U-GAGE ULTRASONIC
Sensors

Banner U-GAGE ultrasonic sensors solve difficult applications in your plant.
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®

Ultrasonic sensors that think as well as
they hear.
Banner has reinvented ultrasonic sensing to be
infinitely more accurate, versatile and effective in
solving some of the nastiest applications you face.
We have applied our industry-leading photoelectric
sensor technologies to a new line of advanced
ultrasonic sensors. If you’ve never tried ultrasonic
sensors, or if you’ve tried them unsuccessfully before,
try them again. You’ll find our U-GAGE sensors to be
the most advanced and capable ultrasonics ever.

Superior measurement accuracy with
microprocessor control.
U-GAGE sensors offer incredible accuracy with
resolutions from 0.1% to 0.25% of the sensing
distance to solve tough measurement
applications never before possible. Our
sophisticated microprocessor control
and proprietary firmware ensures
consistent sensing performance in a
wide variety of applications.

Survives the environment and your most
difficult sensing applications.
Banner U-GAGE sensors are leakproof and designed
to withstand extremely hostile environments including
outdoor use, with ratings up to IP67 and NEMA 6P.
They are also inherently immune to target color
differences and high-power light interference —even
sunlight won’t affect
their performance.
They are immume to
all light reflections,
making them perfect
for problematic
clear-material
sensing applications.

So versatile, a single sensor can
solve thousands of applications.
U-GAGE technology allows you to set
an infinite number of ranges and
sensing windows with a single sensor
by simply pushing a button. Now you
can inventory one or two sensors that
replace literally hundreds of olderstyle, fixed-range sensors. You can also choose from numerous housing
styles that fit your application and preference. Models are available with
multiple outputs, including some that offer both analog and discrete
outputs in the same sensor!
Custom Sensing Window

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MIN range

Sensing Window
Near Limit

2

Far Limit

MAX range

U-GAGE : The industry’s most advanced ultrasonic sensing features.
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®

A new innovation in
programming versatility
and ease-of-use.
Now setting an infinite
number of sensing ranges
and windows is simple!
With a push button right on
the sensor housing or the
turn of a screw, Banner
ultrasonic sensors offer selectable negative or
positive slope for analog sensing. Users can
also choose from a variety of options for
ON/OFF or High/Low level control. A remote
programming option is available that can also
be used to disable the push buttons to prevent
unwanted tampering.

Use an ultrasonic sensor when
your application requires:
• Precise user-defined sensing windows.
• Reliable background suppression proximity
sensing.

Wide choice of ranges and unique
retrosonic mode.
Available in models with sensing ranges
from 30 mm to 8 m and sensing resolution
from 0.1% to 0.25% of the total sensing
distance, their sophisticated microprocessor
design ensures consistent performance
across the entire sensing range, even with
changing ambient conditions. Many models
feature a retrosonic mode: the sensor is taught a distinct point within its sensing range and
will detect any object regardless of shape, size or reflective angle that crosses between the
sensor face and the taught point.

• Positive clear-object detection.
• High accuracy in wet or dirty environments.
• Liquid level measurement.
• Immunity to surface color changes.
• Accurate detection of highly reflective targets.
• Reliable operation in high glare or sunlight.

Use an optical sensing method
if your application requires:
• A visible sensing spot on the target.

Temperature compensation.

• Operation in a windy environment.

Because the speed of sound changes 1.8% per 10°C,
many Banner ultrasonic sensor models feature special
temperature compensation circuitry to stabilize
window limit trip points for applications where the
ambient operating temperatures will vary.

• Operation in high temperature gradients.
• Sensing through a sight glass as in a vacuum
environment.
• Small spot or target size detection.
• Sensing of an angled surface.
• Fast, sub-millisecond response time.
• Accurate detection of low-density materials.
Visit www.bannerengineering.com for a complete listing of
available optical sensing solutions.

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Banner gives you the widest selection of ultrasonic models and features.
Model

Housing

Range

QT50U

Output Configuration

Dual
Discrete

Custom Sensing Window(s)

Long-Range
Programmable

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200 mm

8 m Analog

MIN

MAX

75 kHz

S18U
Compact 18 mm

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Threaded Barrel

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Discrete
Bipolar-NPN and PNP

Analog

30 mm MIN

300 kHz
Dual
Discrete

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Threaded Barrel

150 mm

1m

MIN

MAX
Custom Sensing Windows

Short Range:

Discrete
and
Analog

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228 kHz
Long Range:

128 kHz

300 mm

2m

MIN

MAX

Both NPN
or
Both PNP3

NPN or PNP
0 to 10V dc
or
3
4 to 20 mA

Custom Sensing Window

Q45U

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Medium-Range
Programmable

100 mm

Discrete
Bipolar-NPN and PNP

1.4 m

MIN

MAX
Custom Sensing Window

Short Range:

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230 kHz
Long Range:

128 kHz

250 mm

3m

MIN

MAX

Q45UR

Custom Sensing Window

Analog

0 to 10V dc
or
4 to 20 mA1

Discrete
Bipolar-NPN and PNP

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Short-Range
Remote Head

250 mm MAX
50 mm MIN

Analog

400 kHz

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T18U
Medium-Range

0 to 10V dc
or
4 to 20 mA1

300 mm
1 ms Response
Complementary
NPN or PNP
(1 N.O. 1 N.C.)3

Opposed

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600 mm
2 ms Response

230 kHz

4

0 to 10V dc
or
4 to 20 mA3

Custom Sensing Windows

T30U
Compact 30 mm

Selectable via dip switch.

0 to 10V dc
or
4 to 20 mA1

Custom Sensing Window

300 mm MAX

1

Both NPN
or
Both PNP1

2

Selectable via wiring.

3

By model.

4

Icons represent fastest response time for product.

Response Time 4

Temperature
Compensation
& Effect

100, 400, 800
or 1,600 ms1

Analog
Linearity

N/A
Yes

Uncompensated: 0.2%
of sensing distance/°C
Compensated: 0.02%
of sensing distance/°C

High/Low
Limit
Control

TEACH
Programming

LED Signal
Strength
Indication

Supply
Voltage

Yes1
IP67, NEMA 6P
-20° to +70°C

1

100, 500, 1100
or 2,300 ms1

Ratings &
Operating
Conditions

0.2%
of full scale

110112
Yes

Yes

10 to 30V dc

N/A

70137

N/A

5 ms

Yes
0.02% of sensing
distance/°C
2.5 or 30 ms2

Slow:
+_ 0.5 mm

Data Sheet
Reference

108964
IP67, NEMA 6P
-20° to +60°C

No

Yes

Yes

10 to 30V dc
110738

Fast:
+_ 1.0 mm

Short-Range:
48 ms

Long-Range:
96 ms

IP67, NEMA 6P
-20° to +70°C

No
0.2% of sensing
distance/°C

Short-Range:
48 ms

Yes3

N/A

59200

15 to 24V dc

57438

Yes

N/A

0.5%
of full scale

Long-Range:
96 ms

Yes

12 to 24V

Short-Range:

Yes

N/A
Short-Range: 20, 40,
160, or 640 ms1

Long-Range: 40, 80,
320, or 1,280 ms1

IP67, NEMA 6P
-25° to +70°C

Yes3
Uncompensated: 0.2%
of sensing distance/°C

Short-Range:
40 to 1,280 ms

Long-Range:
80 to 2,560 ms

Yes
1.0%
of full scale

N/A

48454

Yes
15 to 24V dc

N/A

47818
Long-Range:

48456

N/A

10 to 320 ms1

44177
Long-Range:

Short-Range:

0.05% of sensing
distance/°C

1 ms or 2 ms2

Yes
N/A

1.0%
Compensated: 0.05%
of sensing distance/°C of full scale

40 or 160 ms1

12 to 24V dc

1

Controller:
IP67, NEMA 6P
Sensor:
IP65, NEMA 4
-25° to +70°C

No

IP67, NEMA 6P
-40° to +70°C

No

Yes

No

12 to 24V dc

59321

15 to 24V dc

59323

12 to 30V dc

40124

Yes

Yes

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U-GAGE QT50U: A versatile, programmable sensor with a long 8 meter range.
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Long range, small dead zone.
QT50U Series ultrasonic sensors feature an extended sensing range of up
to 8 m. Its 200 mm minimum sensing distance is the industry’s shortest
for a long-range ultrasonic product.

Microprocessor TEACH.
Advanced microprocessor TEACH-mode programming simplifies setup
and offers added application flexibility. Configuration is easy via two push
buttons located on the sensor or through a remote TEACH wire, which
can also be used to disable the push buttons to prevent unwanted
tampering. An 8-pin DIP switch located on the back of the unit enables a
temperature compensation feature, providing the highest accuracy across
a wide variety of temperature variations.

Retrosonic mode.
Reduce inherent ultrasonic dead zone to zero by selecting the QT50U’s
retrosonic mode. The sensor is taught a distinct point and will detect any
object regardless of shape, size or reflective angle that passes between
the sensor face and the taught point.

Independently adjustable sensing windows for near and far limits.
The QT50U discrete model offers extraordinary versatility with two
independent near and far limits per output, making it well suited for
applications where high and low media level monitoring is required.
Analog models feature Banner’s scaleable analog output. With many
possible configurations, just one analog or discrete model can replace
virtually hundreds of sensors.

Unique housing construction.
With the QT50U, all smarts are on board and accessible for
configuration either from beneath a sealed cap on the back of the
unit or via the exposed push buttons and display. The fully
encapsulated housing offers a rugged, leakproof ultrasonic sensing
solution for applications involving liquid detection or washdown.

QT50U Model Selection
Models

Discrete Outputs

Range

Cable

Supply Voltage

Analog Output

Output Types

AC sensing solutions on page 11

QT50UDB
QT50UDBQ

5-wire, 2 m (6.5') cable*
200 mm to 8 m
(8" to 26')

5-pin Mini-style QD**

QT50UDBQ6

5-pin Euro-style QD**

QT50ULB

5-wire, 2 m (6.5') cable*

QT50ULBQ

200 mm to 8 m
(8" to 26')

QT50ULBQ6

5-pin Mini-style QD**

10 to 30V dc

10 to 30V dc

5-pin Euro-style QD**

* 9 m (30') cables are available by adding suffix “w/30” to the model number of a cabled sensor (e.g., QT5OUDB w/30).
** A model with a quick-disconnect (QD) connector requires a mating cable, see page 15 for a partial listing of available cables.

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Dual NPN or PNP
Selectable

0 to 10V dc
or
4 to 20 mA
Selectable

U-GAGE S18U: A compact ultrasonic sensor with push-button programming.
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A high-accuracy, close-range solution.
Offering highly accurate object detection from 30 mm to 300 mm,
the S18U reliably detects opaque or translucent objects, is not
affected by color and offers programmable background suppression.

Straight or right-angle emitter housings.

Microprocessor TEACH-mode programming.
The S18U’s microprocessorPower/Signal TEACH/Output
Strength
Indicator
based design eliminates the
need for potentiometer
adjustments. Programming is
simplified with a TEACH-mode
push button located directly on
the sensor housing or via a
remote TEACH wire that also
may be used to disable the push
button to prevent unwanted
tampering. Bright LEDs display
status during setup and operation. TEACH Push Button
A built-in temperature compensation feature on all units allows
the sensor to self-correct for its environment and maintain the
highest sensing accuracy in changing conditions.

S18U Model Selection
Models

Discrete Output

Range

S18UBA
S18UBAQ
S18UBAR

Straight
Housing Style

The S18U Series features an industry-standard
18 mm threaded barrel design and is available in a
straight or right-angle housing, offering the highest
flexibility for application integration. Wide ranges of
mounting options are available.

Right-Angle
Housing Style

Analog Output

Cable

Supply Voltage

Output

10 to 30V dc

Bipolar
NPN and PNP

Housing Configuration

5-wire, 2 m (6.5') cable*
30 mm to 300 mm
(1.2" to 11.8")

5-pin Euro-style QD**
5-wire, 2 m (6.5') cable*

S18UBARQ

5-pin Euro-style QD**

S18UUA

5-wire, 2 m (6.5') cable*

Straight

Right-Angle

0 to 10V dc
S18UUAQ
S18UIA

30 mm to 300 mm
(1.2" to 11.8")

5-pin Euro-style QD**
5-wire, 2 m (6.5') cable*

Straight

10 to 30V dc
4 to 20 mA

S18UIAQ

5-pin Euro-style QD**

S18UUAR
S18UUARQ
S18UIAR
S18UIARQ

5-wire, 2 m (6.5') cable*
30 mm to 300 mm
(1.2" to 11.8")

0 to 10V dc

5-pin Euro-style QD**
Right-Angle

10 to 30V dc
5-wire, 2 m (6.5') cable*

4 to 20 mA

5-pin Euro-style QD**

* 9 m (30') cables are available by adding suffix “w/30” to the model number of a cabled sensor (e.g., S18UBA w/30).
** A model with a quick-disconnect (QD) connector requires a mating cable, see page 15 for a partial listing of available cables.

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U-GAGE T30U: The smallest, most versatile 30 mm barrel ultrasonic sensor.
®

Analog & discrete outputs in the same sensor.
The T30U sets new standards for ultrasonic sensor
versatility by including both discrete and analog outputs
in the same unit. Choose a model with either an NPN or
a PNP discrete output, plus a 0 to 10V dc or 4 to 20 mA
sourcing analog output in the same sensor. Now you
can perform both measurement and on-off switching
simultaneously with a single sensor. And both output windows
can be programmed simultaneously or independently, with
either a positive or negative analog output slope.

Push-button TEACH-mode programming is faster, easier
and more secure.
The T30U allows you to simply push buttons to set accurate,
custom-sized sensing windows and place them anywhere within a
150 mm-to-1 m or 300 mm-to-2 m range.

T30U Model Selection
Models

Dual Discrete Outputs

Range

Cable

T30UDNA

2 m (6.5')*

T30UDNAQ

5-pin Euro-style QD**

T30UDPA

150 mm to 1 m
(5.9" to 39")

T30UDPAQ

2 m (6.5')*
5-pin Euro-style QD**

300 mm to 2 m
(11.8" to 79")

T30UDPBQ

2 m (6.5')*

T30UINA

2 m (6.5')*

T30UINAQ

5-pin Euro-style QD**

T30UIPAQ

T30UUPA

5-pin Euro-style QD**

NPN
12 to 24V dc

2 m (6.5')*
5-pin Euro-style QD**

T30UIPBQ

PNP
NPN
15 to 24V dc

2 m (6.5')*

NPN
12 to 24V dc

T30UUNB

2 m (6.5')*

T30UUNBQ

5-pin Euro-style QD**

4 to 20 mA
PNP
NPN

15 to 24V dc

0 to 10V dc

2 m (6.5')*
5-pin Euro-style QD**

* 9 m (30') cables are available by adding suffix “w/30” to the model number of a cabled sensor (e.g., T30UDNA w/30).
** A model with a quick-disconnect (QD) connector requires a mating cable, see page 15 for a partial listing of available cables.

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0 to 10V dc
PNP

5-pin Euro-style QD**

300 mm to 2 m
(11.8" to 79")

4 to 20 mA

2 m (6.5')*

T30UINB

T30UUPBQ

Dual PNP

5-pin Euro-style QD**

300 mm to 2 m
(11.8" to 79")

None

2 m (6.5')*

T30UINBQ

T30UUPB

12 to 24V dc

2 m (6.5')*
150 mm to 1 m
(5.9" to 39")

T30UUPAQ

T30UIPB

Dual NPN

5-pin Euro-style QD**

T30UUNA
T30UUNAQ

None
Dual PNP

5-pin Euro-style QD**

150 mm to 1 m
(5.9" to 39")

Analog Output

Dual NPN
12 to 24V dc

5-pin Euro-style QD**

T30UDNB

T30UIPA

Discrete Output

2 m (6.5')*

T30UDNBQ
T30UDPB

Supply Voltage

Analog and Discrete Output

PNP

U-GAGE Q45U: Push-button programming for versatility and ease of use.
®

Simply push one button to set up operating window
limits from 100 mm to 1.4 m. Microprocessor-controlled,
TEACH-mode limits are set by simply placing the target at
one of the desired limits and clicking the push button,
then placing the target at the second limit and
clicking again.

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t o

IT
LIM n
FA Rt h e B u t t o

3 m

Pus

h

IT
L I Mt t o n
R
A
N E e Bu
Pus

h th

Selectable response modes and times.

Superior diagnostics.
Three LEDs continuously display
programming and operating status by
indicating POWER ON, OUTPUT OPERATING,
and SIGNAL STRENGTH. A five-segment LED bar
graph also indicates the relative position of the target within
the sensing window.

Q45U Sensors with discrete output are
programmable for either ON/OFF presence
detection or HIGH/LOW level control. ON/OFF
control mode energizes the solid-state,
normally-open (NO) or normally-closed (NC)
output when a target is detected within the
sensing window or when the target is outside
the sensing window. HIGH/LOW mode energizes
the output when the first window limit is reached, and the output stays
energized until the target reaches the second window limit, meeting the logic
needs for fill-level, web tensioning control and similar applications. Response
time is also programmable from 20 ms to 2.56 seconds, depending on
model, utilizing DIP switches (discrete models) or a potentiometer (analog
models) located beneath the sensor’s hinged, sealed polycarbonate cover.

Q45U Model Selection
Models
Q45UBB63DA
Q45UBB63DAQ

Discrete Output

Range
100 mm to 1.4 m
4" to 55"

Temperature
Compensation

No

Yes

Yes

Q45ULIU64BCRQ

12 to 24V dc

Bipolar
NPN and PNP

100 mm to 1.4 m
4" to 55"

Yes

5-pin Mini-style QD**

12 to 24V dc

5-pin Euro-style QD**
2 m (6.5')*

Q45ULIU64ACRQ6

Q45ULIU64BCRQ6

5-pin Mini-style QD**

2 m (6.5')*
250 mm to 3 m
9.8" to 118"

Q45ULIU64ACR

Q45ULIU64BCR

12 to 24V dc

5-pin Euro-style QD**

Q45UBB63BC

Q45ULIU64ACRQ

5-pin Mini-style QD**

2 m (6.5')*
100 mm to 1.4 m
4" to 55"

Q45UBB63DAQ6

Q45UBB63BCQ

Output Type

5-pin Euro-style QD**

Q45UBB63DAC

Q45UBB63BCQ6

Supply Voltage

2 m (6.5')*

Q45UBB63DAQ6

Q45UBB63DACQ

Cable

Analog Output

5-pin Mini-style QD**

15 to 24V dc

5-pin Euro-style QD**
250 mm to 3 m
9.8" to 118"

2 m (6.5')*
Yes

5-pin Mini-style QD**

15 to 24V dc

0 to 10V dc
or
4 to 20 mA
(Selectable)

5-pin Euro-style QD**

* 9 m (30') cables are available by adding suffix “w/30” to the model number of a cabled sensor (e.g., Q45UBB63DA w/30).
** A model with a quick-disconnect (QD) connector requires a mating cable, see page 15 for a partial listing of available cables.

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U-GAGE Q45UR: Ultra-accurate gauging in compact remote sensing packages.
®

Precise discrete or analog sensing for hard-to-access and
difficult applications.
With all the advanced features of the standard Q45U, the Q45UR adds
the convenience of a choice of three remote sensing heads to access
applications with limited space or difficult environments. High-precision
discrete output models can resolve object presence within 0.6 mm at
any point from 50 mm to 250 mm with exceptional sensing repeatability:
±0.2% of the sensing distance set point. Analog models feature 0.1 mm
to 0.5 mm resolution, with a sensing range of 50 mm to 250 mm.
Discrete output models are Bipolar, NPN and PNP, and analog output
models are selectable for 0 to 10V dc or 4 to 20 mA output.

Set your own custom sensing “windows” with the push of a button.
With Banner’s push-button programming, you can set your own custom
sensing “windows.” On discrete output models, you can set an automatic
sensing “window” size of 1, 2, 3, or 4 mm with DIP switches. The
sensing distance setpoint, programmed using the push button, becomes
the center point of the window. Both discrete and analog Q45UR
sensors also allow users to define a custom sensing window ranging
from 5 mm to 200 mm and both models have selectable response
modes and speeds. The analog output can be set to a positive or
negative slope and output response speed is set using the single-turn
potentiometer (analog models) or DIP switch (discrete models).

18 mm barrels, or compact
cubical sensing heads.
The rugged remote sensor heads are available in either a stainless
steel or plastic 18 mm diameter threaded barrel housing, or an
ultra-compact, Flat-Pak plastic model. They all feature a tough
ceramic transducer, and are rated IEC IP65 and NEMA 4. They have a
wide operating temperature range: -25° to +70°C (-13° to +158°F).

Q45UR Model Selection

Discrete Output
Analog Output

Includes one controller and one sensor head.

Models

Cable

Q45UR3BA63CK

2 m (6.5')*

Q45UR3BA63CQK

5-Pin Mini-style QD**

Advanced diagnostics and
temperature compensation.

Q45UR3BA63CQ6K

5-Pin Euro-style QD**

Q45UR3BA63CKS

2 m (6.5')*

Three LEDs continuously display
programming and operating
status. The red LED flashes in
direct proportion to the received
signal strength, to assist in
alignment. A yellow LED
indicates the target is in the
operating window limits and
OUTPUTS CONDUCTING.
All models also feature a highly
visible, 5-segment, moving-dot
red LED, which indicates the
relative position of the target within the sensing window. Thermistors in
the remote sensing heads compensate for temperature variations,
assuring superior accuracy at the sensing point.

Q45UR3BA63CQKS

5-Pin Mini-style QD**

Q45UR3BA63CQ6KS

5-Pin Euro-style QD**

Q45UR3BA63CKQ

2 m (6.5')*

Q45UR3BA63CQKQ

5-Pin Mini-style QD**

Q45UR3BA63CQ6KQ

5-Pin Euro-style QD**

Q45UR3LIU64CK

2 m (6.5')*

Q45UR3LIU64CQK

5-Pin Mini-style QD**

Q45UR3LIU64CQ6K

5-Pin Euro-style QD**

Q45UR3LIU64CKS

2 m (6.5')*

Q45UR3LIU64CQKS

5-Pin Mini-style QD**

Q45UR3LIU64CQ6KS

5-Pin Euro-style QD**

10

Q45UR3LIU64CKQ

2 m (6.5')*

Q45UR3LIU64CQKQ

5-Pin Mini-style QD**

Q45UR3LIU64CQ6KQ

5-Pin Euro-style QD**

Sensor Head
18 mm
Stainless Steel
Barrel
18 mm Plastic
Barrel
Flat-Pak
Plastic
Cubical
18 mm
Stainless Steel
Barrel
18 mm Plastic
Barrel
Flat-Pak
Plastic
Cubical

* 9 m (30') cables are available by adding suffix “w/30” to the model number
of a cabled sensor (e.g., Q45UR3BA63CK w/30).
** A model with a quick-disconnect (QD) connector requires a mating cable,
see page 15 for a partial listing of available cables.

U-GAGE T18U: Ultimate reliability in dual range, opposed ultrasonic sensors.
®

Reliable sensing of clear materials.
High frequency acoustic emitter and tuned
receiver are ideal for sensing under bright
lighting and for reliably detecting clear
materials such as glass. They operate from
12 to 30V dc with current-sinking (NPN)
or current-sourcing (PNP) complementary
outputs to interface with a wide variety
of loads.

Popular patented housing.
T-style right-angle sensor package with
18 mm threaded mounting barrel allows
more versatile mounting in less space,
measures only 40 mm in diameter and
30 mm deep.

Dual ranges and response times.

Unique signal strength indicator.
Advanced, built-in microprocessor analyzes
the signal and controls an indicator LED
which flashes in direct proportion to the
strength of the sensor’s received signal.

Choice of two ranges and two response times in the same units for the ultimate in versatility. Choose
a response time of 2 ms and range of 600 mm for longer ranges or simply reverse the polarity and
achieve ultra-fast response of 1 ms with a
range of 300 mm for high speed applications
300 mm (12") Range
such as counting.
1 ms Response

600 mm (24") Range
2 ms Response

T18U Model Selection
Models

Type

T186UE
T186UEQ

Emitter

T18VN6UR
T18VN6URQ

Receiver

T18VP6UR
T18VP6URQ

Receiver

Cable

Range

Normal Sensitivity:
600 mm (24")
High Sensitivity:
300 mm (12")

Supply
Voltage

2 m (6.5 ft)*
4-Pin Euro-style QD**
2 m (6.5 ft)*
4-Pin Euro-style QD**

Output
Type
—

12 to 30V dc

2 m (6.5 ft)*
4-pin Euro-style QD**

Complementary
NPN
Complementary
PNP

* 9 m (30') cables are available by
adding suffix “w/30” to the model
number of a cabled sensor (e.g.,
T186UE w/30).
** A model with a quick-disconnect
(QD) connector requires a mating
cable, see page 15 for a partial
listing of available cables.

NOTE: Sensor pair requires one emitter and one receiver.

AC sensing solutions also available. Go to bannerengineering.com for more information.
QT50U AC: Long-range
sensor.
Available soon. Go to
bannerengineering.com/qt50u
or contact factory for details.

Sonic OMNI-BEAM ™: AC &
DC piezoelectric sensors.
This proven ultrasonic sensor
features an adjustable sensing
window and 10-element LED
array for easy setup. Models
include switched output with ON/OFF and
HIGH/ LOW control modes and analog.

ULTRA-BEAM ™: AC & DC
sensors that are low
on cost.
This cost-effective long-range
(0.5 m to 6 m) ultrasonic
sensing solution features a
rugged metal mesh-protected
electrostatic transducer and molded
PBT polyester housing.
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MATERIALS HANDLING DETECTION
Product: QT50U
Objective: To detect the presence or absence of a target that may include
a non-perpendicular sensing surface.

LIQUID LEVEL MEASURING IN CLEAR CONTAINERS

Sensor Model: QT50U with discrete output.

Product: S18U

Operation: In materials handling applications, the presence or absence of
diverse targets (for example, pallets) must be sensed reliably. The QT50U
can reliably sense targets that do not present a flat, perpendicular sensing
surface through its unique retrosonic sensing mode. When a pallet or
package of any size or shape is in the sensing location, the sensor does not
sense the floor and turns its output ON.

Objective: Measure liquid levels in clear containers.
Sensor Models: S18UBAR right-angle and S18UIA straight barrel sensors.
Operation: The S18U is ideal for detecting clear objects and measuring
liquid levels, regardless of color or consistency. The unique right-angle
housing allows easy fixturing to peer over the sides of a conveyor.

LOOP TENSION MONITORING
END EFFECTOR POSITION FEEDBACK
Product: S18U
Objective: To provide proximity information to an assembly robot control.
Sensor Models: S18UIA straight-barrel sensor.
Operation: The lightweight ultrasonic sensor communicates to the robot
controller, the distance from the end effector to any object or surface.

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Product: Q45U
Objective: To control web speed by monitoring loop tension.
Sensor Model: Q45ULIU64ACR analog sensor.
Operation: The analog Q45U ultrasonic sensor uses dual microprocessors
to smooth output response to web movement. The sensor ignores invalid
or erratic echoes. The smoothed output reduces stress on motors and
motor drives.

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LIQUID LEVEL MONITORING

OVERHEAD CRANE GUIDANCE
Product: T30U

Product: QT50U

Objective: The T30 sensor is programmed to signal the crane to stop when
the crane is at a preset distance from a load. Remote TEACH-mode
response settings for the sensor are applied by a system controller.

Objective: To monitor the level of liquid in a tank.

Sensor Model: T30UDNB dual-discrete ultrasonic sensor.
Operation: A T30U sensor mounted above the conveyor may be used to
detect small differences in product height.

Sensor Model: QT50U sensor with analog output.
Operation: The narrow beam of the QT50U allows the sensor to be
mounted at the top of a storage tank without its beam reaching the tank wall.
As the liquid level changes, the sensor sends an ongoing signal that is scaled
to represent the current depth of liquid in the tank.

EMPTY COMB VERIFICATION
Product: T18U
Objective: Verify that no hard disks remain on the "comb" following the
rinsing procedure.
Sensor Model: T18U opposed ultrasonic sensor pair.
Operation: Originally, the hard disk substrates being rinsed in the comb
rinsing machine were aluminum, and it was easy to tell, using standard
photoelectric sensors, whether any disks remained in the rack following the
rinsing procedure. When clear glass substrates are used, however, an
ultrasonic opposed sensor pair can reliably sense whether any disks remain.
(Photoelectric clear object detection sensors are not recommended for this
application because of the spray rinse.)

ROLL DIAMETER MONITORING
Product: Q45UR and Flat-Pak Remote Sensor
Objective: To monitor the payout of a roll of material.
Sensor Model: Q13C2.0 remote ultrasonic sensor and Q45UR3LIU64C
analog controller.
Operation: The Flat-Pak remote ultrasonic sensor and its controller work
together to provide roll diameter information to a process controller. The
OPTO-TOUCHTM optical touch button is used to program remotely using the
Q45UR controller’s TEACH input.

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U-GAGE ultrasonic sensor dimensions.
50.8 mm
(2.00")

QT50U

S18U

67.4 mm
(2.66")

10.6 mm
(0.42")

90.9 mm
(3.58")
53.8 mm
(2.12")

10.6 mm
(0.42")

38.1 mm
(1.50")

18.0 mm
(0.71")
95.1 mm
(3.75")

50.8 mm(2.00")

18.1 mm
(0.71")

58.0 mm
(2.29")

66.0 mm(2.60")
Internal thread 1/2 NPSM;
External thread M30 x 1.5

84.2 mm(3.32")

8.5 mm
(0.33")
10.6 mm
(0.42")

18.0 mm
(0.71")

ø 4 x 4.4 mm
(ø 0.17")

90.9 mm
(3 58")

34.2 mm(1.35")

(

T30U
ø 40.0 mm
(1.57")

PO
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66.5 mm
(2.62 in)

M18 x 1
Thread

66.5 mm
(2.62 in)

ø 15 mm
(0.59")

Green LED
Power Indicator

Jam Nut
(Supplied)

DIS
CR
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AG

M30 x 1.5
Thread

30.0 mm
(1.18 in)

11.5 mm
(0.45")

45.0 mm
(1.77")

ø 15 mm
(0.59 in)

Q45U Long Range

Q45U/Q45UR Controller

Transparent Cover (Gasketed)
View: Sensing Status
Output Load Status
Power
Open to Access:
Push Button for
Programming of Sensing
Window Limits

Transparent Cover (Gasketed)
View: Sensing Status
Output Load Status
Power
Open to Access:
Push Button for
Programming of Sensing
Window Limits

44.5 mm
(1.75 in)

Transducer Centerline

Transducer Centerline

50.3 mm
(1.98 in)

50.8 mm
(2.00 in)
69.0 mm
(2.72 in)

6.4 mm (0.25 in)
87.6 mm
(3.45 in)

4.5 mm (#10) Screw
Clearance (2)
7.1 mm
(0.28 in)

4.5 mm (#10) Screw
Clearance (2)
7.1 mm
(0.28 in)
30.0 mm
(1.18 in)

30.0 mm
(1.18 in)
External Thread
M30 X 1.5

6.4 mm (0.25 in)

87.6 mm
(3.45 in)

Hex Nut Supplied

Mini-style QD Connector

External Thread
M30 X 1.5
14 mm (0.6 in)

Mini-style QD Connector

NOTE: Dimensions shown are for quick-disconnect models.
For a more complete listing of available models and drawings go to www.bannerengineering.com/ugage

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11.5 mm
(0.45 in)

Yello
Signal Strength In
(Receiver

Q45UR Remote Transducers

60.5 mm
(2.38 in)

79.4 mm
(3.13 in)
44.5 mm
(1.75 in)

69.0 mm
(2.72 in)

ø 40.0 mm
(1.57 in)
Yellow LED
Signal Strength Indicator
(Receiver, Only)

S
AN
AL OUTP IGNA
OG
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UT

Jam Nut
(Supplied)

14 mm (0.6 in)

)

T18U

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Mounting Brackets
Bracket Models, Descriptions and Photos
S18U

Q45UR Barrel

T18U

S18U

Q45UR Barrel

T18U

SMB18A
• 18 mm mounting hole, 12-gauge, stainless steel bracket
with a curved mounting slot for versatility and orientation.
• Clearance for M4 (#8) hardware.

SMB18SF
• Threaded 18 mm split-clamp black PBT polyester bracket.
• Stainless steel mounting hardware included.
T30U

T18U

SMB1815SF
• Swivel black PBT polyester bracket with set screws for
mounting the sensor by its cable hub.
• Stainless steel mounting hardware included.
QT50U

T30U

Q45U or Q45UR

QT50U

T30U

Q45UR or Q45U

SMB30MM
• 30 mm mounting hole, 11-gauge, stainless steel bracket
with curved mounting slots for versatility and orientation.
• Clearance for M6 (1⁄4") hardware.
SMB30SC
• Threaded 30 mm swivel, black PBT polyester bracket.
• Stainless steel mounting hardware included.
NOTE: For detailed dimension drawings of available brackets go to www.bannerengineering.com

Quick-Disconnect (QD) Cables

Following is the selection of cables available for ultrasonic QD models.

Style

Model

Length

Connector

For Use With

5-Pin Mini-style
w/Shield

MBCC2-506
MBCC2-512
MBCC2-530

2 m (6.5')
4 m (12')
9 m (30')

Straight

QT50U, Q45U, Q45UR Series

5-Pin Euro-style
w/Shield

MQDEC2-506
MQDEC2-515
MQDEC2-530

2 m (6.5')
5 m (12')
9 m (30')

Straight

QT50U, S18U, T30U, Q45U, Q45UR Series

4-Pin Euro-style

MQDC-406
MQDC-415
MQDC-430

2 m (6.5')
5 m (15')
9 m (30')

Straight

T18U

NOTE: For a complete listing of available cables go to www.bannerengineering.com

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