Product Overview
Banner VSM Series 4mm Barrel Diffuse Sensor - 50mm Range, PNP Output, 3-Pin Pico QD, 10-30V DC
Condition
Single unit available. Unused NOS in factory-sealed antistatic bag. Label on bag confirms model VSM4AP6CV50Q7, PNP output, and 10-30V DC supply. CE and cULus Listed markings visible on packaging. Acquired from a contract manufacturer clearing surplus stock. No inclusions beyond the sensor unit.
Ships same business day from Idaho. Packed carefully with ESD-appropriate protection.
No hassle resolution if there is an issue. Serving customers since 1999.
Product Overview
Banner Engineering VSM4AP6CV50Q7 is a miniature diffuse-mode photoelectric sensor from the VSM Series Micro Sensors line. Housed in a 4mm smooth stainless steel barrel with a glass lens, it detects objects at up to 50mm without a reflector or separate receiver. Output is PNP, Light Operate. Connects via 3-pin Pico-style integral Quick Disconnect cordset (mating cordset not included). Runs on 10-30V DC. Rated IP67 for wash-down and light immersion environments. Photos show the specific unit you will receive.
Key Features
- Sensing mode: Diffuse (no reflector required)
- Sensing range: 50mm (label confirms 50-140mm range noted on packaging)
- Output type: PNP, Light Operate (LO)
- Supply voltage: 10-30V DC
- Connection: 3-pin Pico-style integral Quick Disconnect (Q7) - cordset not included
- Housing: 4mm smooth barrel, 300 series stainless steel body, glass lens
- Environmental rating: IP67
- Response time: 2.5 ms
- Operating temperature: 0°C to +55°C (32°F to 131°F)
- Certifications: CE, cULus Listed (IND. CONT. EQ 11RZ) - confirmed on packaging label
Applications
- Object presence and absence detection on assembly lines and conveyor systems
- Part counting and positioning in automotive, food processing, and pharmaceutical automation
- Machine guarding and end-of-travel detection in compact panel or enclosure installations
- Makers and robotics builders integrating reliable industrial-grade sensing into custom automation rigs or CNC setups - the 4mm barrel fits tight spaces where larger sensors cannot go
- Replacement or spare for existing VSM series installations before sourcing a modern substitute
Frequently Asked Questions
What cordset do I need to connect this sensor?
The Q7 designation means this sensor uses a 3-pin Pico-style Quick Disconnect. You need a mating 3-pin Pico QD cordset. The cordset is not included with this unit.
Does this sensor require any special power supply?
It runs on 10-30V DC. Overcurrent protection is required - use external fusing or a current-limiting Class 2 power supply. Standard AC voltage supplies are not compatible.
Is this sensor still in production?
The VSM4AP6CV50Q7 is obsolete. This is a genuine unused unit in factory-sealed packaging - a direct fit for existing VSM series installations or as a tested spare while you evaluate modern alternatives.
What output wiring type does this use?
PNP, Light Operate. The output switches positive when the sensor detects a target. Verify your controller's input type accepts PNP sourcing output before wiring.
Is a datasheet available?
Not included. Banner Engineering's VSM Series Micro Sensors datasheet covers this model - search that title for wiring diagrams and full specifications.
The VSM series earned a reputation for fitting into spaces where other sensors simply don't. This one is sealed, unused, and ready - whether it's keeping an older line running or finding a new home in something you're building from scratch.
