Miniature self-contained photoelectric sensors in universal housing
• Bright, visible red (640 nm) light source
• Standard models available with 4-wire 2 m (6.5 ft) or 9 m (30 ft) cable or 3 or 4-wire
150 mm (6 in) pigtail with Pico-style M8 threaded connector
• Solid-state, bipolar outputs: one current sourcing (PNP) and one current sinking (NPN)
standard on 4-wire models
• Single output solid-state PNP or NPN standard on Q3 models
• Light Operate (L.O.) or Dark Operate (D.O.), depending on model
• Models available with PFA chemical-resistant jacket (1200 psi washdown rated) for
use in harsh environments (see Chemical-Resistant Models on page 1).
• Compact 8 mm (0.31 in) housing mounts almost anywhere
• Crosstalk avoidance circuitry for applications with multiple sensors
• LED status indicators for Power ON, Output Overload, Signal Received, and Marginal
Signal
• Models with black housing are available
Standard Model Chemical-Resistant
Model
WARNING: Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection
Never use this device as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to serious
injury or death. This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its
use in personnel safety applications. A sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an energized or de-
energized sensor output condition.
Chemical-Resistant Models
Sensing Mode Model1 2Range Output
Opposed
640 nm Visible Red Q126ECR
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
N/A
Effective Beam: 5.7 mm (0.22 in)
OPPOSED
Q12AB6RCR Bipolar LO
Q12RB6RCR Bipolar DO
Fixed-Field
Performance based on use of 90% reflectance white test card.
640 nm Visible Red
FIXED-FIELD
VISIBLE RED
Q12AB6FF15CR 13 mm (0.5 in) cutoff;
8 mm (0.3 in)
focus
Bipolar LO
Q12RB6FF15CR Bipolar DO
Q12AB6FF30CR 28 mm (1.1 in) cutoff;
14 mm (0.6 in) focus
Bipolar LO
Q12RB6FF30CR Bipolar DO
Q12AB6FF50CR 48 mm (1.9 in) cutoff;
14 mm (0.6 in) focus
Bipolar LO
Q12RB6FF50CR Bipolar DO
1Only standard 2 m (6.5 ft) cables are available for chemical-resistant models.
2For black housing, add prefix D to the model number, for example, DQ12AB6FF15CR.
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Standard Models
Sensing Mode Model3 4Range Output
640 nm Visible Red Q126E (emitter)
2 m
(6.5 ft)
N/A
Opposed
Effective Beam: 5.7 mm (0.22 in)
OPPOSED
Q12AB6R Bipolar LO
Q12RB6R Bipolar DO
Q12AP6RQ3 1 PNP LO
Q12RP6RQ3 1 PNP DO
Q12AN6RQ3 1 NPN LO
Q12RN6RQ3 1 NPN DO
Polarized
Retro5
640 nm Visible Red
P
POLAR RETRO
Q12AB6LP
1 m (40 in)
Bipolar LO
Q12RB6LP Bipolar DO
Q12AP6LPQ3 1 PNP LO
Q12RP6LPQ3 1 PNP DO
Q12AN6LPQ3 1 NPN LO
Q12RN6LPQ3 1 NPN DO
Retro 5
640 nm Visible Red
RETRO
Q12AB6LV
1.5 m
(59 in)
Bipolar LO
Q12RB6LV Bipolar DO
Q12AP6LVQ3 1 PNP LO
Q12RP6LVQ3 1 PNP DO
Q12AN6LVQ3 1 NPN LO
Q12RN6LVQ3 1 NPN DO
Performance based on use of 90% reflectance white test card.
Fixed-Field
640 nm Visible Red
FIXED-FIELD
VISIBLE RED
Q12AB6FF15
15 mm (0.6 in)
cutoff;
10 mm (0.4 in)
focus
Bipolar LO
Q12RB6FF15 Bipolar DO
Q12AP6FF15Q3 1 PNP LO
Q12RP6FF15Q3 1 PNP DO
Q12AN6FF15Q3 1 NPN LO
Q12RN6FF15Q3 1 NPN DO
Q12AB6FF30
30 mm (1.2 in)
cutoff;
16 mm (0.63 in) focus
Bipolar LO
Q12RB6FF30 Bipolar DO
Q12AP6FF30Q3 1 PNP LO
Q12RP6FF30Q3 1 PNP DO
Q12AN6FF30Q3 1 NPN LO
Q12RN6FF30Q3 1 NPN DO
Q12AB6FF50 50 mm (2 in)
cutoff
16 mm (0.63 in) focus
Bipolar LO
Q12RB6FF50 Bipolar DO
3For black housing, add prefix D to the model number, for example DQ12AB6FF15.
4Q3 models: 3-pin Pico-style (M8 threaded) 150 mm (6 in) pigtail QD. Not available for bipolar models. For 9 m (30 ft) cable, add suffix W/30 to the model number,
for example, Q126E W/30. For 4-pin Pico-style (M8 threaded) 150 mm (6 in) pigtail QD, add suffix Q to the model number, for example, Q126EQ. For 4-pin Euro-
style (M12 threaded) 150 mm (6 in) pigtail QD, add suffix Q5 to the model number, for example Q126EQ5.
5Retroreflective range is specified using one model BRT-60X40C retroreflector. Actual sensing range may be more or less than specified, depending upon efficien-
cy and reflective area of the retroreflector(s) used.
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Sensing Mode Model3 4Range Output
Q12AP6FF50Q3 1 PNP LO
Q12RP6FF50Q3 1 PNP DO
Q12AN6FF50Q3 1 NPN LO
Q12RN6FF50Q3 1 NPN DO
Specifications
Sensing Beam
640 nm visible red
Supply Voltage and Current
10 to 30V dc (10% max. ripple) at 20 mA max current
Supply Protection Circuitry
Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltag-
es
Output Configuration
Bipolar (1 NPN and 1 PNP) solid-state output or Single
output (PNP or NPN), LO or DO, depending on model
Output Ratings
OFF-state leakage current:
· NPN: 200 µA
· PNP: 10 µA
ON-state saturation voltage:
· NPN: 1.25V at 50 mA
· PNP: 1.45V at 50 mA
Output Protection Circuitry
Protected against false pulse on power-up, short-circuit
protected
Output Response Time
Opposed Mode: 1.3 ms ON; 900 µs OFF
All Other Modes: 700 µs ON/OFF
NOTE: 120 ms delay on power-up; outputs do not con-
duct during this time.
Repeatability
175 microseconds
Switching Frequency
Opposed Mode: 385 Hz
All Other Modes: 715 Hz
Indicators
One Yellow and one Green LED (see Figure 1)
Construction
Polarized Retro Models: Thermoplastic elastomer
housing with glass lens
All Other Standard Models: Thermoplastic elastomer
housing with polycarbonate lens
Chemical-Resistant Models: Housing encased in
PFA jacket; cable encased in 3/16 in O.D. PFA tubing
Environmental Rating
Standard Models: IEC IP67
Chemical-Resistant Models: IEC IP67 (NEMA6) and
PW12 1200 psi washdown per NEMA ICS5, Annex
F-2002
Connections
Standard Models: 2 m (6.5 ft) or 9 m (30 ft) attached
PVC cable, or 150 mm (6 in) pigtail with M8 or M12
threaded connection
Chemical-Resistant Models: 2 m (6.5 ft) cable en-
cased in 3/16 in O.D. PFA tubing
Operating Conditions
Operating temperature: -20 °C to +55 °C (-4 °F to
+131 °F)
Storage temperature: -30 °C to +75 °C (-22 °F to
+167 °F)
Relative humidity: 95% max at +50 °C (+122 °F) non-
condensing
Certifications
3For black housing, add prefix D to the model number, for example DQ12AB6FF15.
4Q3 models: 3-pin Pico-style (M8 threaded) 150 mm (6 in) pigtail QD. Not available for bipolar models. For 9 m (30 ft) cable, add suffix W/30 to the model number,
for example, Q126E W/30. For 4-pin Pico-style (M8 threaded) 150 mm (6 in) pigtail QD, add suffix Q to the model number, for example, Q126EQ. For 4-pin Euro-
style (M12 threaded) 150 mm (6 in) pigtail QD, add suffix Q5 to the model number, for example Q126EQ5.
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Indicator Features
1
Figure 1. Features
1. Yellow and Green LEDs
• Green ON steady: power to sensor is ON
• Green flashing: output is overloaded
• Yellow ON steady: received signal
• Yellow flashing: marginal signal
Chemical-Resistant models: LEDs are visible through translu-
cent PFA jacket. Rated to 1200 psi washdown.
Dimensions
Standard Models
3.5 mm
(0.14")
22 mm
(0.86")
23.1 mm
(0.91")
3.4 mm
(0.13")
5.1 mm
(0.20")
15.0 mm
(0.59") 4.7 mm
(0.19")
Polarized Retro
Models
M3 mounting
screws included
8.0 mm
(0.31")
12.4 mm
(0.49")
Ø 3 mm (0.12")
max. torque
0.9 Nm (8 in-lbf)
Emitter (opposed mode models)
Emitter (all other models)
Chemical-Resistant Models
10.7 mm (0.42")
28.8 mm (1.13")
3.2 mm (0.13")
5.5 mm (0.22")
15.0 mm (0.59")
8.1 mm (0.32")
Ø 3.4 mm (0.13")
max. torque*
0.9 Nm (8 in-lbf)
12.5 mm (0.49") Mounting hardware
not included
22.6 mm
(0.89")
6.2 mm
(0.25")
5.9 mm (0.23")
Ø12.5 mm (0.49")
8.6 mm (0.34")
Emitter (opposed mode models)
4.7 mm
(0.18")
4.8 mm (0.19") O.D.
PFA Tube
2 m (6.5')
Emitter (all other models)
* When mounting by running a screw through
both flanges without support between the flanges,
the max. torque applied should be 0.1 Nm (1 in-lbf).
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Performance Curves - Opposed Mode
Excess Gain Beam Pattern
Opposed
1
10
100
0.1 m
0.33'
1 m
3.3'
10 m
33'
0.01 m
0.033'
1000
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
Q12..
Opposed Mode
Standard
Chemical-Resistant
2.5 m
100"
2 m
80"
1.5 m
60"
1 m
40"
0.5 m
20"
0
0
1 mm
2 mm
3 mm
1 mm
2 mm
3 mm
0
0.04"
0.08"
0.12"
0.04"
0.08"
0.12"
DISTANCE
Opposed Mode
Q12..
Standard
Chemical-Resistant
Performance Curves - Retro Mode
Excess Gain Beam Pattern
Polarized
Retro
Performance based on use of a model BRT-60X40C retroreflector.
1
10
100
1000
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
0.1 m
0.33'
0.01 m
0.03'
1 m
3.3'
10 m
33'
Q12..
Polarized Retro
Retro
1
10
100
0.1 m
0.33'
0.01 m
0.03'
1 m
3.3'
10 m
33'
1000
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
Q12..
Retroreflective
1.5 m
59"
1.2 m
47"
0.9 m
35"
0.6 m
24"
0.3 m
12"
0
0
10 mm
20 mm
30 mm
10 mm
20 mm
30 mm
0
0.4"
0.8"
1.2"
0.4"
0.8"
1.2"
DISTANCE
Retroreflective
Q12..
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Performance Curves - Fixed-Field
Excess Gain
Fixed-Field – 15 mm
Performance based on use of 90% reflectance white test card.*
1
10
100
10 mm
0.4"
100 mm
4.0"
1000 mm
40.0"
1 mm
0.04"
1000
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
Q12..FF15
Fixed-Field
Standard
Chemical-Resistant
Q12..FF15
Fixed-Field
Standard Models:
• Ø 0.4 mm spot size at 10 mm focus
• Ø 1.5 mm spot size at 15 mm cutoff
Chemical-Resistant Models:
• Ø 0.4 mm spot size at 8 mm focus
• Ø 1.5 mm spot size at 13 mm cutoff
* Using 18% gray test card: cutoff distance will be 95% of
value shown.
* Using 6% black test card: cutoff distance will be 90% of
value shown.
Fixed-Field – 30 mm
1
10
100
10 mm
0.4"
100 mm
4.0"
1000 mm
40.0"
1 mm
0.04"
1000
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
Q12..FF30
Fixed-Field
Standard
Chemical-Resistant
Standard Models:
• Ø 0.5 mm spot size at 16 mm focus
• Ø 3.0 mm spot size at 30 mm cutoff
Chemical-Resistant Models:
• Ø 0.5 mm spot size at 14 mm focus
• Ø 3.0 mm spot size at 28 mm cutoff
* Using 18% gray test card: cutoff distance will be 90% of
value shown.
* Using 6% black test card: cutoff distance will be 80% of
value shown.
Fixed-Field – 50 mm
1
10
100
10 mm
0.4"
100 mm
4.0"
1000 mm
40.0"
1 mm
0.04"
1000
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
Standard
Chemical-Resistant
Q12..FF50
Fixed-Field Mode
Standard Models:
• Ø 0.5 mm spot size at 16 mm focus
• Ø 6.5 mm spot size at 50 mm cutoff
* Using 18% gray test card: cutoff distance will be 80% of
value shown.
* Using 6% black test card: cutoff distance will be 60% of
value shown.
Chemical-Resistant Models:
• Ø 0.5 mm spot size at 14 mm focus
• Ø 6.5 mm spot size at 48 mm cutoff
* Using 18% gray test card: cutoff distance will be 70% of
value shown.
* Using 6% black test card: cutoff distance will be 50% of
value shown.
Focus and spot sizes are typical.
Legend: ––––––– Standard models – – – – – Chemical-Resistant models
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Hookups
Emitters Bipolar Models Wiring Key:
1
3
10-30V dc 1 = Brown
3 = Blue
–
+
10-30V dc
–
+
1
3
2
4
Load
Load
1 = Brown
2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black
PNP Models NPN Models
10-30V dc
–
+
3
1
4Load
10-30V dc
–
+
3
1
4Load
Cabled hookups only are shown. Hookups for QD models are functionally identical.
(Emitters have no connection to black and white.)
NOTE: Please observe proper ESD precautions (grounding) when connecting QD models.
Accessories
Cordsets
3-Pin Threaded M8/Pico-Style Cordsets
Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout
PKG3M-2 2.00 m (6.56 ft) Straight
ø 9.5
35 Typ.
M8 x 1
4
31
1 = Brown
3 = Blue
4 = Black
PKG3M-5 5.00 m (16.40
ft)
PKG3M-7 7.00 m (22.97
ft)
PKG3M-9 9.00 m (29.53
ft)
PKG3M-10 10.0 m (32.81
ft)
PKW3M-2 2.00 m (6.56 ft) Right-Angle
ø 9.5
28 Typ.
20 Typ.
M8 x 1
PKW3M-5 5.00 m (16.40
ft)
PKW3M-9 9.00 m (29.53
ft)
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4-Pin Threaded M8/Pico-Style Cordsets
Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout
PKG4M-2 2.00 m (6.56 ft)
Straight
ø 9.5
35 Typ.
M8 x 1
4
31
2
1 = Brown
2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black
PKG4M-5 5.00 m (16.4 ft)
PKG4M-9 9.00 m (29.5 ft)
PKW4M-2 2.00 m (6.56 ft)
Right Angle
ø 9.5
28 Typ.
20 Typ.
M8 x 1
PKW4M-5 5.00 m (16.4 ft)
PKW4M-9 9.00 m (29.5 ft)
Apertures
Opposed-mode Q12 sensors (standard models only) may be fitted with apertures to narrow or shape the sensor’s effective beam to more
closely match the size or profile of the objects being sensed. A common example is the use of “line” (or “slot”) type apertures to sense
thread.
NOTE: The use of apertures will reduce the sensing range (see table below).
Model Description Pieces
Reduced Sensor
Range
(Two Apertures
Used)
Circular
APQ12-.5 0.5 mm (0.02 in) diameter 10 60 mm (2.4 in)
APQ12-1 1 mm (0.04 in) diameter 10 190 mm (7.5 in)
APQ12-1.5 1.5 mm (0.06 in) diameter 10 400 mm (15.7 in)
APQ12-2 2 mm (0.08 in) diameter 10 725 mm (28.5 in)
Horizontal Slot
APQ12-.5H 0.5 mm (0.02 in) 10 350 mm (13.8 in)
APQ12-1H 1 mm (0.04 in) 10 725 mm (28.5 in)
Vertical Slot
APQ12-.5V 0.5 mm (0.02 in) 10 450 mm (17.7 in)
APQ12-1V 1 mm (0.04 in) 10 900 mm (35.4 in)
Protective Jacket
APQ12-4S 4 mm (0.16 in) square 10 2000 mm (78.7 in)
APKQ12 Kit containing two of each aper-
ture above 18 —
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Brackets
SMBQ12T
• Right-angle bracket
• 20-ga. 300 series stainless
steel
Hole center spacing: A to B = 7.6
Hole size: A = 3.5 x 8.1, B=ø 3.2
SMBQ12A
• Adjustable right-angle
bracket
• 20-ga. 300 series stainless
steel
Hole center spacing: A to B = 7.6
Hole size: A = 3.5 x 8.1, B=ø 3.2
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