Product Overview
Banner T30UXDCQ8 Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor - 300mm to 3m Range, IP67, M12 QD, NPN/PNP NO/NC
Condition
Single unit available. Unused NOS - acquired from a contract manufacturer clearing surplus stock. No original packaging or paperwork included. Evaluation: Visual inspection only. Function testing not performed. Photos confirm clean cream transducer face, undamaged yellow body, intact yellow sealing ring, clean M12 4-pin connector with undamaged gold pins, and threaded housing with no wear or cross-threading. QC pass sticker visible on unit.
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Product Overview
Banner Engineering T30UXDCQ8 - M30 cylindrical ultrasonic proximity sensor from the T30UX series with temperature compensation. Uses 114 kHz sound waves for non-contact object detection and distance measurement across a 300mm to 3m sensing range. Output is one NPN/PNP discrete switch, selectable Normally Open or Normally Closed. Connects via 4-pin M12 integral quick disconnect. Rated IP67 and NEMA 6. Also known as Banner part number 80460. Detects objects regardless of color, transparency, or surface finish - where photoelectric sensors may struggle.
Key Features
- Sensing range: 300 mm to 3 m (11.8" to 118.1") - minimum blind zone is 300 mm
- Input voltage: 10-30 V DC
- Output: 1 NPN/PNP discrete, NO/NC selectable
- Connection: 4-pin M12 Euro-style integral quick disconnect (QD)
- Housing: M30 cylindrical threaded barrel
- IP67 / NEMA 6 rated - suitable for washdown and wet environments
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
- Ultrasonic frequency: 114 kHz
- Response time: 135 ms
- Remote Teach function - wiring diagram visible on unit label
- Temperature-compensated sensing for stable operation across temperature ranges
Applications
- Tank and bin level sensing for liquids and bulk solids - detects fill level regardless of material color or transparency
- Conveyor belt monitoring - product detection, jam prevention, and alignment sensing
- Object presence and counting on automated lines
- Web edge control in continuous-material processes
- Double sheet detection in printing and packaging operations
Frequently Asked Questions
What output types does the T30UXDCQ8 provide?
One discrete output, configurable as either NPN or PNP and selectable Normally Open or Normally Closed. This is a switched output only - it does not provide an analog voltage or current output. Other T30UX variants offer 0-10V or 4-20mA analog outputs if continuous distance data is needed.
What connector does this sensor use?
4-pin M12 Euro-style integral quick disconnect. A mating M12 4-pin cable is required and is not included.
Is this sensor compatible with a standard PLC input card?
Yes, when powered at 10-30 V DC. The NPN/PNP selectable output works with most PLC discrete input modules. Verify your input card accepts the selected output type (NPN sinking or PNP sourcing) before wiring.
What environments should this sensor avoid?
Heavy foam, steam, or vapor in the sensing path can interfere with the ultrasonic signal. Strong air turbulence and rapid temperature gradients may also reduce accuracy. It is not suited for applications requiring response times faster than 135 ms - photoelectric sensors are faster for high-speed detection.
Is paperwork or documentation included?
No paperwork is included with this unit. The label on the sensor body shows wiring and programming steps. Verify output configuration and sensing range requirements against your application before ordering.
Ultrasonic sensors earn their place on the difficult applications - the clear bottles, the black rubber parts, the liquid that would fog a lens. The T30UXDCQ8 is the tool you reach for when the photoelectric keeps getting it wrong. Yours to put to work.
