Banner Engineering TM18 EZ-Beam compact photoelectric sensor

Banner Engineering’s TM18 EZ-Beam compact photoelectric sensor is designed for use in heavy-duty environments. The TM18 offers a nickel-plated, die-cast zinc metal housing, as well as completely epoxy encapsulated electronics. Rated IP69K, the TM18 provides durability and resistance in harsh sensing environments, especially in high-pressure washdown applications. Featuring a compact, right-angle shape, an 18 mm threaded barrel mount and integral all-metal M12 quick disconnect, the TM18 sensor has the ability to fit in tight places and avoid sensor damage during machine assembly, transport, maintenance and operation.

Featuring visible red emitter LED models - available in opposed, polarised retroreflective, diffuse and fixed-field (background suppression) modes - the TM18 sensor can be easily aligned to the desired target. This makes the photoelectric sensor suitable for providing reliable sensing on conveyors in heavy-duty machine settings, automotive machining and production equipment, off-road and outdoor equipment, or in high traffic areas where the sensor could be bumped or stepped on.

Similar to the previous models, the TM18 provides a single-turn potentiometer on the diffuse model, while no adjustment is necessary on the polarised retro, opposed mode and fixed field background suppression models. Models with 4-wire complementary NPN or PNP, or 3-wire I/O block compatible outputs are available.