WORLD-BEAM® Q12 Series Sensors

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
Standard Model Chemical-Resistant • Models with black housing are available
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 2 Range Output
640 nm Visible Red Q126ECR N/A
Effective Beam: 5.7 mm (0.22 in) Q12AB6RCR Bipolar LO
Opposed 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Q12RB6RCR Bipolar DO
OPPOSED

Performance based on use of 90% reflectance white test card.

Q12AB6FF15CR 13 mm (0.5 in) cutoff; Bipolar LO
8 mm (0.3 in)
Q12RB6FF15CR focus Bipolar DO
640 nm Visible Red
Fixed-Field Q12AB6FF30CR 28 mm (1.1 in) cutoff; Bipolar LO

Q12RB6FF30CR 14 mm (0.6 in) focus Bipolar DO

FIXED-FIELD
VISIBLE RED

Q12AB6FF50CR 48 mm (1.9 in) cutoff; Bipolar LO

Q12RB6FF50CR 14 mm (0.6 in) focus Bipolar DO

1 Only standard 2 m (6.5 ft) cables are available for chemical-resistant models.
2 For black housing, add prefix D to the model number, for example, DQ12AB6FF15CR.

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Standard Models
Sensing Mode Model3 4 Range Output

640 nm Visible Red Q126E (emitter) N/A

Q12AB6R Bipolar LO

Q12RB6R Bipolar DO
Effective Beam: 5.7 mm (0.22 in)
2m
Q12AP6RQ3 1 PNP LO
Opposed (6.5 ft)
Q12RP6RQ3 1 PNP DO
OPPOSED
Q12AN6RQ3 1 NPN LO

Q12RN6RQ3 1 NPN DO

Q12AB6LP Bipolar LO

Q12RB6LP Bipolar DO
640 nm Visible Red
Q12AP6LPQ3 1 PNP LO
Polarized 1 m (40 in)
P Q12RP6LPQ3 1 PNP DO
Retro5
POLAR RETRO
Q12AN6LPQ3 1 NPN LO

Q12RN6LPQ3 1 NPN DO

Q12AB6LV Bipolar LO

Q12RB6LV Bipolar DO
640 nm Visible Red
Q12AP6LVQ3 1.5 m 1 PNP LO
Retro 5
Q12RP6LVQ3 (59 in) 1 PNP DO
RETRO
Q12AN6LVQ3 1 NPN LO

Q12RN6LVQ3 1 NPN DO

Performance based on use of 90% reflectance white test card.

Q12AB6FF15 Bipolar LO

Q12RB6FF15 Bipolar DO
15 mm (0.6 in)
Q12AP6FF15Q3 cutoff; 1 PNP LO

Q12RP6FF15Q3 10 mm (0.4 in) 1 PNP DO

focus
Q12AN6FF15Q3 1 NPN LO

Q12RN6FF15Q3 1 NPN DO
640 nm Visible Red
Q12AB6FF30 Bipolar LO
Fixed-Field
Q12RB6FF30 Bipolar DO
FIXED-FIELD
VISIBLE RED Q12AP6FF30Q3 30 mm (1.2 in) 1 PNP LO
cutoff;
Q12RP6FF30Q3 16 mm (0.63 in) focus 1 PNP DO

Q12AN6FF30Q3 1 NPN LO

Q12RN6FF30Q3 1 NPN DO

Q12AB6FF50 50 mm (2 in) Bipolar LO

cutoff
Q12RB6FF50 16 mm (0.63 in) focus Bipolar DO

3 For black housing, add prefix D to the model number, for example DQ12AB6FF15.
4 Q3 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.
5 Retroreflective range is specified using one model BRT-60X40C retroreflector. Actual sensing range may be more or less than specified, depending upon efficien-
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Sensing Mode Model3 4 Range Output

Q12AP6FF50Q3 1 PNP LO

Q12RP6FF50Q3 1 PNP DO

Q12AN6FF50Q3 1 NPN LO

Q12RN6FF50Q3 1 NPN DO

Specifications
Sensing Beam Indicators
640 nm visible red One Yellow and one Green LED (see Figure 1)
Supply Voltage and Current Construction
10 to 30V dc (10% max. ripple) at 20 mA max current Polarized Retro Models: Thermoplastic elastomer
housing with glass lens
Supply Protection Circuitry
Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltag- All Other Standard Models: Thermoplastic elastomer
es housing with polycarbonate lens

Output Configuration Chemical-Resistant Models: Housing encased in

PFA jacket; cable encased in 3/16 in O.D. PFA tubing
Bipolar (1 NPN and 1 PNP) solid-state output or Single
output (PNP or NPN), LO or DO, depending on model Environmental Rating
Output Ratings Standard Models: IEC IP67
OFF-state leakage current: Chemical-Resistant Models: IEC IP67 (NEMA6) and
PW12 1200 psi washdown per NEMA ICS5, Annex
· NPN: 200 µA F-2002
· PNP: 10 µA
Connections
ON-state saturation voltage: 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
· NPN: 1.25V at 50 mA
threaded connection
· PNP: 1.45V at 50 mA
Chemical-Resistant Models: 2 m (6.5 ft) cable en-
Output Protection Circuitry cased in 3/16 in O.D. PFA tubing
Protected against false pulse on power-up, short-circuit
Operating Conditions
protected
Operating temperature: -20 °C to +55 °C (-4 °F to
Output Response Time +131 °F)
Opposed Mode: 1.3 ms ON; 900 µs OFF
Storage temperature: -30 °C to +75 °C (-22 °F to
All Other Modes: 700 µs ON/OFF +167 °F)
NOTE: 120 ms delay on power-up; outputs do not con- Relative humidity: 95% max at +50 °C (+122 °F) non-
duct during this time. condensing
Repeatability Certifications
175 microseconds
Switching Frequency
Opposed Mode: 385 Hz
All Other Modes: 715 Hz

3 For black housing, add prefix D to the model number, for example DQ12AB6FF15.
4 Q3 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
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.
Figure 1. Features

Dimensions
Standard Models

12.4 mm
(0.49") M3 mounting
screws included

8.0 mm
(0.31")

15.0 mm Polarized Retro 4.7 mm

(0.59") Models (0.19")
5.1 mm Emitter (opposed mode models)
23.1 mm (0.20")
(0.91") 22 mm
(0.86")

Emitter (all other models)

3.4 mm
3.5 mm (0.13")
(0.14")

Ø 3 mm (0.12")
max. torque
0.9 Nm (8 in-lbf)

Chemical-Resistant Models

22.6 mm
(0.89")

8.1 mm (0.32") 12.5 mm (0.49")

Mounting hardware
not included

5.9 mm (0.23")
* When mounting by running a screw through
both flanges without support between the flanges,
6.2 mm the max. torque applied should be 0.1 Nm (1 in-lbf).
3.2 mm (0.13") (0.25")
Ø 3.4 mm (0.13")
max. torque*
0.9 Nm (8 in-lbf)
Emitter (opposed mode models)

15.0 mm (0.59") 28.8 mm (1.13")

10.7 mm (0.42")

8.6 mm (0.34") 4.7 mm

5.5 mm (0.22") (0.18")
Emitter (all other models)

4.8 mm (0.19") O.D.

Ø12.5 mm (0.49") PFA Tube
2 m (6.5')

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Performance Curves - Opposed Mode

Excess Gain Beam Pattern

1000

E Q12..
X Opposed Mode
C 3 mm
Q12..
0.12"
E 100 Opposed Mode
S 2 mm 0.08"
S Standard 1 mm 0.04"
Opposed 0 Chemical-Resistant 0
G 10
1 mm 0.04"
A
I 2 mm 0.08"
Chemical-Resistant
N 3 mm Standard 0.12"
1
0.01 m 0.1 m 1m 10 m 0 0.5 m 1m 1.5 m 2m 2.5 m
0.033' 0.33' 3.3' 33' 20" 40" 60" 80" 100"
DISTANCE DISTANCE

Performance Curves - Retro Mode

Excess Gain Beam Pattern
Performance based on use of a model BRT-60X40C retroreflector.
1000

E Q12..
X Polarized Retro
9 mm Q12.. 0.3"
C Polarized Retro
E 100 6 mm 0.2"
S 3 mm 0.1"
Polarized S 0 0
Retro 3 mm 0.1"
G 10
A 6 mm 0.2"
I 9 mm 0.3"
N
1 0 0.3 m 0.6 m 0.9 m 1.2 m 1.5 m
0.01 m 0.1 m 1m 10 m 12" 24" 35" 47" 59"
0.03' 0.33' 3.3' 33' DISTANCE
DISTANCE

1000

E Q12..
X Retroreflective
C 30 mm
Q12..
1.2"
E 100 Retroreflective
S 20 mm 0.8"
S 10 mm 0.4"

Retro 0 0
G 10 10 mm 0.4"
A 20 mm 0.8"
I 30 mm 1.2"
N
1 0 0.3 m 0.6 m 0.9 m 1.2 m 1.5 m
0.01 m 0.1 m 1m 10 m 12" 24" 35" 47" 59"
0.03' 0.33' 3.3' 33' DISTANCE
DISTANCE

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Performance Curves - Fixed-Field

Excess Gain
Performance based on use of 90% reflectance white test card.*
Standard Models:
1000
Q12..FF15 • Ø 0.4 mm spot size at 10 mm focus
E
X Fixed-Field • Ø 1.5 mm spot size at 15 mm cutoff
C
E 100 Chemical-Resistant Models:
S
Fixed-Field – 15 mm S Standard • Ø 0.4 mm spot size at 8 mm focus
G 10 • Ø 1.5 mm spot size at 13 mm cutoff
A
I * Using 18% gray test card: cutoff distance will be 95% of
Chemical-Resistant
N value shown.
1
1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm
0.04" 0.4" 4.0" 40.0"
DISTANCE * Using 6% black test card: cutoff distance will be 90% of
value shown.
Standard Models:
1000 • Ø 0.5 mm spot size at 16 mm focus
Q12..FF30
E • Ø 3.0 mm spot size at 30 mm cutoff
X Fixed-Field
C Chemical-Resistant Models:
E 100
S
Standard • Ø 0.5 mm spot size at 14 mm focus
S
Fixed-Field – 30 mm • Ø 3.0 mm spot size at 28 mm cutoff
G 10
A
I * Using 18% gray test card: cutoff distance will be 90% of
N Chemical-Resistant
1 value shown.
1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm
0.04" 0.4" 4.0" 40.0"
DISTANCE * Using 6% black test card: cutoff distance will be 80% of
value shown.
Standard Models:
• Ø 0.5 mm spot size at 16 mm focus
1000
• Ø 6.5 mm spot size at 50 mm cutoff
E
Q12..FF50 * Using 18% gray test card: cutoff distance will be 80% of
X Fixed-Field Mode value shown.
C
E 100 * Using 6% black test card: cutoff distance will be 60% of
S
S Standard value shown.
Fixed-Field – 50 mm G 10 Chemical-Resistant Models:
A
I
• Ø 0.5 mm spot size at 14 mm focus
Chemical-Resistant
N • Ø 6.5 mm spot size at 48 mm cutoff
1
1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm * Using 18% gray test card: cutoff distance will be 70% of
0.04" 0.4" 4.0" 40.0"
DISTANCE
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 1 = Brown
+
1 +
3 10-30V dc 2 = White
–
10-30V dc 1 = Brown
2 3 = Blue
3 = Blue Load
3 –
4
4 = Black
Load

PNP Models NPN Models

1 3
+ –
3 10-30V dc 10-30V dc
1
– +
4 4
Load Load

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 4
35 Typ.
PKG3M-5 5.00 m (16.40 3 1
ft)
ø 9.5
PKG3M-7 7.00 m (22.97 1 = Brown
ft) M8 x 1 3 = Blue
4 = Black
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
28 Typ.
PKW3M-5 5.00 m (16.40
ft)
PKW3M-9 9.00 m (29.53 20 Typ.
ft)
M8 x 1
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4-Pin Threaded M8/Pico-Style Cordsets

Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout
PKG4M-2 2.00 m (6.56 ft)
35 Typ.
PKG4M-5 5.00 m (16.4 ft) 4 2
Straight ø 9.5 1
PKG4M-9 9.00 m (29.5 ft) 3
M8 x 1
1 = Brown
PKW4M-2 2.00 m (6.56 ft) 2 = White
28 Typ. 3 = Blue
PKW4M-5 5.00 m (16.4 ft)
4 = Black
PKW4M-9 9.00 m (29.5 ft) 20 Typ.
Right Angle

M8 x 1
ø 9.5

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).

Reduced Sensor
Range
Model Description Pieces
(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)
Kit containing two of each aper-
APKQ12 18 —
ture above

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Brackets

SMBQ12T SMBQ12A
• Right-angle bracket • Adjustable right-angle
• 20-ga. 300 series stainless bracket
steel • 20-ga. 300 series stainless
steel

Hole center spacing: A to B = 7.6 Hole center spacing: A to B = 7.6

Hole size: A = 3.5 x 8.1, B=ø 3.2 Hole size: A = 3.5 x 8.1, B=ø 3.2

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