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OPPOSED

FIXED-FIELD
VISIBLE RED

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

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 de­energized sensor output condition.

• Models with black housing are available

Chemical-Resistant Models

Sensing Mode Model

640 nm Visible Red Q126ECR

Effective Beam: 5.7 mm (0.22 in)

Opposed

640 nm Visible Red

Fixed-Field

1 2

Range Output

Q12AB6RCR Bipolar LO

1.5 m (4.9 ft)

Q12RB6RCR Bipolar DO

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

Q12AB6FF15CR 13 mm (0.5 in) cutoff;

8 mm (0.3 in)

Q12RB6FF15CR Bipolar DO

focus

Q12AB6FF30CR 28 mm (1.1 in) cutoff;

Q12RB6FF30CR Bipolar DO

14 mm (0.6 in) focus

Q12AB6FF50CR 48 mm (1.9 in) cutoff;

Q12RB6FF50CR Bipolar DO

14 mm (0.6 in) focus

N/A

Bipolar LO

Bipolar LO

Bipolar LO

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Only standard 2 m (6.5 ft) cables are available for chemical-resistant models.

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For black housing, add prefix D to the model number, for example, DQ12AB6FF15CR.

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OPPOSED

P

POLAR RETRO

RETRO

FIXED-FIELD
VISIBLE RED

WORLD-BEAM® Q12 Series Sensors

Standard Models

Opposed

Polarized

5

Retro

5

Retro

Fixed-Field

Sensing Mode Model3

640 nm Visible Red Q126E (emitter)

Q12AB6R Bipolar LO

Effective Beam: 5.7 mm (0.22 in)

Q12RB6R Bipolar DO

Q12AP6RQ3 1 PNP LO

Q12RP6RQ3 1 PNP DO

Q12AN6RQ3 1 NPN LO

Q12RN6RQ3 1 NPN DO

Q12AB6LP

640 nm Visible Red

Q12RB6LP Bipolar DO

Q12AP6LPQ3 1 PNP LO

Q12RP6LPQ3 1 PNP DO

Q12AN6LPQ3 1 NPN LO

Q12RN6LPQ3 1 NPN DO

Q12AB6LV

640 nm Visible Red

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.

Q12AB6FF15

Q12RB6FF15 Bipolar DO

Q12AP6FF15Q3 1 PNP LO

Q12RP6FF15Q3 1 PNP DO

Q12AN6FF15Q3 1 NPN LO

640 nm Visible Red

Q12RN6FF15Q3 1 NPN DO

Q12AB6FF30

Q12RB6FF30 Bipolar DO

Q12AP6FF30Q3 1 PNP LO

Q12RP6FF30Q3 1 PNP DO

Q12AN6FF30Q3 1 NPN LO

Q12RN6FF30Q3 1 NPN DO

Q12AB6FF50 50 mm (2 in)

Q12RB6FF50 Bipolar DO

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Range Output

N/A

2 m

(6.5 ft)

Bipolar LO

1 m (40 in)

Bipolar LO

1.5 m

(59 in)

Bipolar LO

15 mm (0.6 in)

cutoff;

10 mm (0.4 in)

focus

Bipolar LO

30 mm (1.2 in)

cutoff;

16 mm (0.63 in) focus

Bipolar LO

cutoff

16 mm (0.63 in) focus

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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 Euro­style (M12 threaded) 150 mm (6 in) pigtail QD, add suffix Q5 to the model number, for example Q126EQ5.

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Retroreflective range is specified using one model BRT-60X40C retroreflector. Actual sensing range may be more or less than specified, depending upon efficien­cy and reflective area of the retroreflector(s) used.

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Sensing Mode Model3

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 voltag­es

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

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Q12AP6FF50Q3 1 PNP LO

Q12RP6FF50Q3 1 PNP DO

Q12AN6FF50Q3 1 NPN LO

Q12RN6FF50Q3 1 NPN DO

Range Output

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 en­cased 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) non­condensing

Certifications

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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 Euro­style (M12 threaded) 150 mm (6 in) pigtail QD, add suffix Q5 to the model number, for example Q126EQ5.

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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)

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).

WORLD-BEAM® Q12 Series Sensors

Indicator 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 translu­cent PFA jacket. Rated to 1200 psi washdown.

Figure 1. Features

Dimensions

Standard Models

Chemical-Resistant Models

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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

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

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

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..

WORLD-BEAM® Q12 Series Sensors

Performance Curves - Opposed Mode

Excess Gain Beam Pattern

Opposed

Performance Curves - Retro Mode

Excess Gain Beam Pattern

Performance based on use of a model BRT-60X40C retroreflector.

Polarized
Retro

Retro

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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

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DISTANCE

Q12..FF15

Fixed-Field

Standard

Chemical-Resistant

Q12..FF15

Fixed-Field

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

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

WORLD-BEAM® Q12 Series Sensors

Performance Curves - Fixed-Field

Excess Gain

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

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:

Fixed-Field – 15 mm

Fixed-Field – 30 mm

• 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.

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.

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.

Fixed-Field – 50 mm

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.

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1

3

10-30V dc

1 = Brown
3 = Blue

–

+

10-30V dc

–

+

1

3

2

4

Load

Load

10-30V dc

–

+

3

1

4

Load

10-30V dc

–

+

3

1

4

Load

ø 9.5

35 Typ.

M8 x 1

4

3

1

ø 9.5

28 Typ.

20 Typ.

M8 x 1

WORLD-BEAM® Q12 Series Sensors

Hookups

Emitters Bipolar Models Wiring Key:

1 = Brown

2 = White

3 = Blue

4 = Black

PNP Models NPN Models

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

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

PKW3M-5 5.00 m (16.40

ft)

1 = Brown
3 = Blue
4 = Black

PKW3M-9 9.00 m (29.53

ft)

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M8 x 1

4

3

1

2

ø 9.5

28 Typ.

20 Typ.

M8 x 1

WORLD-BEAM® Q12 Series Sensors

4-Pin Threaded M8/Pico-Style Cordsets

Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout

PKG4M-2 2.00 m (6.56 ft)

PKG4M-5 5.00 m (16.4 ft)

PKG4M-9 9.00 m (29.5 ft)

Straight

1 = Brown

PKW4M-2 2.00 m (6.56 ft)

PKW4M-5 5.00 m (16.4 ft)

PKW4M-9 9.00 m (29.5 ft)

Right Angle

2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black

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

Model Description Pieces

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

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Kit containing two of each aper­ture above

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Brackets

WORLD-BEAM® Q12 Series Sensors

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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