WORLD-BEAM® Q12
Miniature self-contained photoelectric sensors in universal housing
Features
•Bright, visible red (640 nm) light source
•Standard models available with 4-wire 2 m (6.5') or 9 m (30') cable or 3 or
4-wire 150 mm (6") 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 3).
•Compact 8 mm (0.31") housing mounts almost anywhere
Chemical-Resistant
Model
Standard
Model •Crosstalk-avoidance circuitry for multiple-sensor applications
•LED status indicators for Power ON, Output Overload, Signal Received,
and Marginal Signal
Standard Models
OutputRangeModel*Sensing Mode
N/A
2 m (6.5')
Q126E (emitter)640 nm Visible Red
Opposed Effective Beam: 5.7 mm (0.22")
Bipolar LOQ12AB6R
Bipolar DOQ12RB6R
1 PNP LOQ12AP6RQ3
1 PNP DOQ12RP6RQ3
1 NPN LOQ12AN6RQ3
1 NPN DOQ12RN6RQ3
Bipolar LO
1 m** (40")
Q12AB6LP
640 nm Visible Red
Polarized
Retro
Bipolar DOQ12RB6LP
1 PNP LOQ12AP6LPQ3
1 PNP DOQ12RP6LPQ3
1 NPN LOQ12AN6LPQ3
1 NPN DOQ12RN6LPQ3
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OutputRangeModel*Sensing Mode
Bipolar LO
1.5 m** (59")
Q12AB6LV
640 nm Visible Red
Retro
Bipolar DOQ12RB6LV
1 PNP LOQ12AP6LVQ3
1 PNP DOQ12RP6LVQ3
1 NPN LOQ12AN6LVQ3
1 NPN DOQ12RN6LVQ3
Performance based on use of 90% reflectance white test card.
Fixed-Field
Bipolar LO
15 mm (0.6") cutoff;
Q12AB6FF15
640 nm Visible Red
Bipolar DOQ12RB6FF15
10 mm (0.4") focus
1 PNP LOQ12AP6FF15Q3
1 PNP DOQ12RP6FF15Q3
1 NPN LOQ12AN6FF15Q3
1 NPN DOQ12RN6FF15Q3
Bipolar LO
30 mm (1.2") cutoff;
Q12AB6FF30
Bipolar DOQ12RB6FF30
16 mm (0.63") focus
1 PNP LOQ12AP6FF30Q3
1 PNP DOQ12RP6FF30Q3
1 NPN LOQ12AN6FF30Q3
1 NPN DOQ12RN6FF30Q3
Bipolar LO
50 mm (2") cutoff
Q12AB6FF50
Bipolar DOQ12RB6FF50
16 mm (0.63") focus
1 PNP LOQ12AP6FF50Q3
1 PNP DOQ12RP6FF50Q3
1 NPN LOQ12AN6FF50Q3
1 NPN DOQ12RN6FF50Q3
* Q3 models: 3-pin Pico-style (M8 threaded) 150 mm (6") pigtail QD. Not available for bipolar models.
Models with no suffix have standard 2 m (6.5') cables.
•For 9 m (30') cable, add suffix “W/30” to the model number (e.g., Q126E W/30).
•For 4-pin Pico-style (M8 threaded) 150 mm (6") pigtail QD, add suffix Q to the model number (e.g. Q126EQ).
•For 4-pin Euro-style (M12 threaded) 150 mm (6") pigtail QD, add suffix Q5 to the model number (e.g. Q126EQ5).
**Retroreflective r ange is specified using one model BRT-60X40C retroreflector. Actual sensing r ange ma y be more
or less than specified, depending upon efficiency and reflective area of the retroreflector(s) used.
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Chemical-Resistant Models
OutputRangeModel*Sensing Mode
N/A
1.5 m (4.9')
Q126ECR640 nm Visible Red
Opposed Effective Beam: 5.7 mm (0.22") Bipolar LOQ12AB6RCR
Bipolar DOQ12RB6RCR
Performance based on use of 90% reflectance white test card.
Fixed-Field
Bipolar LO
13 mm (0.5") cutoff;
Q12AB6FF15CR
640 nm Visible Red
Bipolar DOQ12RB6FF15CR 8 mm (0.3") focus
Bipolar LO
28 mm (1.1") cutoff;
Q12AB6FF30CR
Bipolar DOQ12RB6FF30CR 14 mm (0.6") focus
Bipolar LO
48 mm (1.9") cutoff;
Q12AB6FF50CR
Bipolar DOQ12RB6FF50CR 14 mm (0.6") focus
*Only standard 2 m (6.5') cables are available for chemical-resistant models.
Indicator Features
1
•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
translucent PFA jacket. Rated to 1200 psi washdown.
Figure 1. Features
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Specifications
DescriptionFeature
640 nm visible redSensing Beam
10 to 30V dc (10% max. ripple) @ 20 mA max currentSupply Voltage and Current
Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltagesSupply Protection Circuitry
Bipolar (1 NPN and 1 PNP) solid-state output or Single output (PNP or NPN), LO
or DO, depending on model
Output Configuration
50 mA total across all output(s) with overload and short circuit protection
Output Ratings PNP: 10 µA
NPN: 200 µAOFF-state leakage current:
PNP: 1.45V @ 50 mANPN: 1.25V @ 50 mAON-state saturation voltage:
Protected against false pulse on power-up, short-circuit protectedOutput Protection Circuitry
Opposed Mode: 1.3 ms ON; 900 µs OFF
Output Response Time All Other Modes: 700 µs ON/OFF
NOTE: 120 ms delay on power-up; outputs do not conduct during this time.
175 microsecondsRepeatability
Opposed Mode: 385 Hz
Switching Frequency All Other Modes: 715 Hz
One Yellow and one Green LED (see Figure 1)Indicators
Polarized Retro Models: Thermoplastic elastomer housing with glass lens
Construction All Other Standard Models:Thermoplastic elastomer housing with polycarbonate
lens
Chemical-Resistant Models: Housing encased in PFA jac ket; cab le encased in
3/16" O.D. PFA tubing
Standard Models: IEC IP67
Environmental Rating Chemical-Resistant Models: IEC IP67 (NEMA6) and PW12 1200 psi washdown
per NEMA ICS5, Annex F-2002
Standard Models: 2 m (6.5') or 9 m (30') attached PVC cable, or 150 mm (6")
pigtail with M8 or M12 threaded connection
Connections Chemical-Resistant Models: 2 m (6.5') cable encased in 3/16" O.D. PFA tubing
Operating temperature: -20° to +55° C (-4° to +131° F)
Operating Conditions Storage temperature: -30° to +75° C (-22° to +167° F)
Relative humidity: 95% max @ +50° C (+122° F) non-condensing
Certifications
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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
Beam PatternExcess Gain
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
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
Opposed
Performance Curves - Retro Mode
Beam PatternExcess Gain
Performance based on use of a model BRT-60X40C retroreflector.
Polarized
Retro
1.5 m
59"
1.2 m
47"
0.9 m
35"
0.6 m
24"
0.3 m
12"
0
0
3 mm
6 mm
9 mm
3 mm
6 mm
9 mm
0
0.1"
0.2"
0.3"
0.1"
0.2"
0.3"
DISTANCE
Polarized Retro
Q12..
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
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..
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
Retro
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Performance Curves - Fixed-Field
Excess Gain
Performance based on use of 90% reflectance white test card.*
Fixed-Field – 15 mm
Standard Models:
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
•Ø 0.4 mm spot size @ 10 mm focus
•Ø 1.5 mm spot size @ 15 mm cutoff
Chemical-Resistant Models:
•Ø 0.4 mm spot size @ 8 mm focus
•Ø 1.5 mm spot size @ 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.
Standard Models:
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
Fixed-Field – 30 mm
•Ø 0.5 mm spot size @ 16 mm focus
•Ø 3.0 mm spot size @ 30 mm cutoff
Chemical-Resistant Models:
•Ø 0.5 mm spot size @ 14 mm focus
•Ø 3.0 mm spot size @ 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.
Standard Models:
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
Fixed-Field – 50 mm
•Ø 0.5 mm spot size @ 16 mm focus
•Ø 6.5 mm spot size @ 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 @ 14 mm focus
•Ø 6.5 mm spot size @ 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.
– – – – – Chemical-Resistant models––––––– Standard modelsLegend:
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Hookups
Wiring Key:Bipolar ModelsEmitters
1 = Brown
10-30V dc
–
+
1
3
2
4
Load
Load
4-Pin
1 = Brown
2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black
1
310-30V dc 1 = Brown
3 = Blue
–
+
2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black
NPN ModelsPNP Models
10-30V dc
–
+
3
1
4Load
3-Pin
1 = Brown
3 = Blue
4 = Black
10-30V dc
–
+
3
1
4Load
3-Pin
1 = Brown
3 = Blue
4 = Black
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.
Quick-Disconnect (QD) Cordsets
PinoutDimensionsLengthModelStyle
Female
34.7 mm
(1.37")
9.6 mm
(0.38")
M8 x 1
2 m (6.5')
9 m (30')
PKG4M-2
PKG4M-9
4-pin Pico-style
straight with M8
threads
4-Pin 4-Wire
1 = Brown
2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black
4-Pin Pico
4
31
2
Wiring Key:
1 = Brown
2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black
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Quick-Disconnect (QD) Cordsets
PinoutDimensionsLengthModelStyle
Female
34.7 mm
(1.37")
9.6 mm
(0.38")
M8 x 1
2 m (6.5')
9 m (30')
PKG3M-2
PKG3M-9
3-pin Pico-style
straight with M8
threads
4-Pin 4-Wire
1 = Brown
2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black
4-Pin Pico
4
31
Wiring Key:
1 = Brown
3 = Blue
4 = Black
Mounting Brackets
SMBQ12ASMBQ12T
•• Adjustable right-angle
bracket for use with
standard Q12 models
Right-angle bracket for
use with standard Q12
models
• •300 series stainless steel,
20 gauge 300 series stainless steel,
20 gauge
34.2 mm
(1.35") 0.9 mm
(0.04")
10.5 mm
(0.42")
4.5 mm
(0.18")
4.8 mm
(0.19")
5.0 mm
(0.20")
29.0 mm
(1.14")
8.3 mm
(0.33") 8.3 mm
(0.33")
16.5 mm
(0.65")
10°
20°
Ø 3.2 mm
(Ø 0.26")
Ø 3.2 mm
(Ø 0.26")
3 X Ø 3.2 mm
(Ø 0.26")
Ø 3.3 mm
(Ø 0.13")
R 7.6 mm
(R 0.30)
R 15 mm
(R 0.59)
34.2 mm
(1.35")
0.9 mm
(0.04")
10.5 mm
(0.41")
4.5 mm
(0.18")
4.8 mm
(0.19") 5.0 mm
(0.20")
C
L
Ø 3.2 mm
(Ø 0.26")
3 X Ø 3.2 mm
(Ø 0.26")
R 7.6 mm
(R 0.30)
15.0 mm
(0.59")
14.0 mm
(0.55")
3.7 mm
(0.15") 6.8 mm
(0.27")
2 X 2.3 mm
(0.09") 16.5 mm
(0.65")
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Apertures
Opposed-mode Q12 sensors (standard models only) may be fitted with apertures to narrow or shape the sensor’s
eff ective 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).
Reduced Sensor Range
(Two Apertures Used)
DescriptionModel
60 mm (2.4")0.5 mm (0.02") diameter – 10 eachCircular holeAPQ12-.5
190 mm (7.5")1 mm (0.04") diameter – 10 eachAPQ12-1
400 mm (15.7")1.5 mm (0.06") diameter – 10 eachAPQ12-1.5
725 mm (28.5")2 mm (0.08") diameter – 10 eachAPQ12-2
350 mm (13.8")0.5 mm (0.02") – 10 eachHorizontal slotAPQ12-.5H
725 mm (28.5")1 mm (0.04") – 10 eachAPQ12-1H
450 mm (17.7")0.5 mm (0.02") – 10 eachVertical slotAPQ12-.5V
900 mm (35.4")1 mm (0.04") – 10 eachAPQ12-1V
2000 mm (78.7")4 mm (0.16") square – 10 each
Protective jacket
APQ12-4S
—Kit containing two of each aperture above – 18 totalAPKQ12
WARNING . . . Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection
Never use this product as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so
could lead to serious injury or death
This product does NO T include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in personnel saf ety
applications. A sensor f ailure or malfunction can cause either an energiz ed or denergized sensor output condition.
Consult your Banner Safety Products catalog for safety products that meet OSHA, ANSI and IEC standards for
personnel protection.
W arranty: Banner Engineering Corp. will repair or replace, free of charge , any product
of its manuf acture found to be def ectiv e at the time it is returned to the factory during
the warranty period.This warranty does not co ver damage or liability for the improper
application of Banner products.This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty either
expressed or implied.
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