K30LGRY2PQ

1. Overview

The Banner Engineering K30LGRY2PQ is a compact 30mm dome-style passive LED visual indicator light — NOT a button or switch — from the EZ-LIGHT K30 Core Series. It displays Green, Red, and Yellow independently via PNP logic inputs, and uniquely supports both steady and flashing/alternating modes via its 5-pin M12 QD connector (the "2PQ" suffix), distinguishing it from the simpler 4-pin K30LGRYPQ (steady-only). Banner Engineering, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is a leading US industrial automation manufacturer; the EZ-LIGHT line spans M18, K30 (30mm), K50 (50mm), and K80 (80mm) sizes. The K30LGRY2PQ is the compact 30mm sibling of the K50LGRY2PQ (product 161), sharing the same 7-function architecture in a smaller form factor for standard 22mm panel cutouts. As of 2026, the K30LGRY2PQ appears to be discontinued/unlisted at major distributors, with the K30L2RGB7Q Pro series as its functional successor.

2. User Sentiment

No direct forum reviews or user feedback specific to the K30LGRY2PQ were found — this is a niche industrial SKU. The broader K30 EZ-LIGHT family is consistently described by industrial distributors and automation integrators as "rugged, cost-effective, and easy-to-install." The 4-pin sibling K30LGRYPQ is priced at $64-80 USD and described favorably for its washdown durability and simple wiring. The K50LGRY2PQ (50mm) was explicitly marked obsolete on DigiKey (recommended substitute: K50GRYPQ at $79), suggesting Banner consolidated the 5-pin 7-function variants. Users comparing K30 vs K50 note the K30's 1ms response vs K50's 250ms, and K30's lower 25mA vs K50's 50mA per color, making K30 better for space-constrained, power-sensitive applications.

3. Real-World Applications

The K30 EZ-LIGHT is used across discrete manufacturing for machine status indication (ready/fault/running via G/Y/R), production cell operator guidance, quality inspection signaling, and pick-to-light systems. The 5-pin flash variant (K30LGRY2PQ) adds value in applications where flashing signals urgency or alternating colors signal different states — e.g., flashing red for alarm vs steady red for stop. IP69K rating qualifies it for food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical processing washdown environments. Its 22mm standard mount fits directly into existing 22mm panel cutouts used for push-buttons, simplifying retrofit installations on conveyor control panels, machine tool enclosures, and assembly station status boards.

4. Technical Specifications

• Type: Passive LED visual indicator (NOT a button — indicator-only, no integrated switch)
• Dome Diameter: 30 mm
• Mounting: M22 x 1.5 thread, 22mm panel cutout, front mount
• Overall Dimensions: ~30mm diameter x 57mm depth
• Supply Voltage: 10–30V DC (nominal 12V or 24V DC)
• Input Type: PNP (source, active-high)
• Connector: 5-pin M12 integral QD pigtail ("2PQ" = 5-pin M12 QD with flash/multi-function input)
• Colors: Green, Red, Yellow — independently PNP-controlled
• Functions (7): Green steady, Red steady, Yellow steady, Green flash, Red flash, Yellow flash, alternating/combined modes via 5th pin
• Max Current per Color: 25 mA (vs 50mA on K50 sibling)
• Response Time: 1 ms (input ON/OFF — much faster than K50's 250ms)
• IP Rating: IP67 (1m immersion) and IP69K (high-pressure hot washdown)
• UL Rating: Type 4X, Type 13 (oil-tight, dust-tight)
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +50°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
• Housing: Polycarbonate base + diffused polycarbonate dome
• LED Lifespan: 100,000 hours typical
• EMI/RFI: Immune, fully encapsulated
• Compliance: RoHS3

5. Ordering & Compatibility

The K30LGRY2PQ is not currently listed as an active part on DigiKey, Mouser, or Octopart as of mid-2026, suggesting it has been quietly discontinued. The 4-pin steady-only K30LGRYPQ (Banner p/n 78925) remains active at ~$72–80 USD from Powermatic, DigiKey, and others. The K30L2RGB7Q Pro RGB indicator (~$109–149) is the functional upgrade path, offering 7 programmable colors and flash via 5-pin M12 and Banner Pro Editor software. Mating 5-pin M12 A-coded cordsets (single-ended, sold separately by Banner) are required for wiring. For 22mm panel mounting, no adapters are needed — the M22 x 1.5 thread is standard. Compatible accessories include panel-mount hardware (nut, washer) and Banner MQDC series M12 cordsets.

6. Known Issues

The K30LGRY2PQ appears to be discontinued without a direct 1:1 replacement — the 5-pin 7-function K30 variant is not listed as an active part, and the K50LGRY2PQ (50mm sibling) has been formally marked obsolete on DigiKey. Users requiring flash/alternating functionality on a 30mm indicator should evaluate the K30L2RGB7Q Pro series (requires Banner Pro Editor software configuration) as the nearest equivalent. No quality defects or field failures specific to the K30LGRY2PQ were found in search results; the broader K30 platform is widely regarded as durable in harsh industrial environments.