Product Overview
Miniature Background Suppression Photoelectric Sensor with M8 Pico Pigtail
Condition
Unused new old stock (NOS). Includes sensor with attached 150 mm M8 pigtail cable, mounting hardware packet, and printed instruction sheet. Markings legible on sensor body: Q12AP6FF15Q3, 10-30VDC, CE. Photos are of the actual stock.
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Product Overview
Banner Engineering Q12AP6FF15Q3 (part number 77101) is a WORLD-BEAM Q12 series miniature fixed-field photoelectric sensor designed for precise target detection in space-constrained automation setups. Operating on 10 to 30 VDC, it delivers single discrete PNP light-operate output with background suppression up to a fixed 15 mm cutoff. The compact IP67 thermoplastic housing mounts via included through-hole hardware and connects through a 150 mm pigtail with a 3-pin M8 Pico-style threaded connector, providing reliable part sensing regardless of background color or surface reflectivity.
Key Features
- Sensing mode: Fixed-field background suppression
- Sensing cutoff distance: 15 mm (0.6 in)
- Light source: Visible red LED (640 nm)
- Supply voltage: 10 to 30 VDC
- Output configuration: Single discrete PNP, Light Operate (LO)
- Connection: 150 mm (6 in) PVC pigtail with 3-pin M8 threaded Pico-style quick-disconnect
- Environmental rating: IP67 thermoplastic housing with polycarbonate lens
- Operating temperature range: -20°C to +55°C
Applications
- Verifying component presence in high-speed indexing nests or miniature electronics assembly fixtures without false triggers from shiny metal tooling.
- Detecting small pharmaceutical blisters, vials, or paper labels on narrow automated conveyor tracks where sensor mounting clearance is minimal.
- Triggering custom CNC feed stops, 3D printer bed-leveling limits, or automated dispensing heads on DIY robotics and maker bench builds.
- Replacing failed photoeyes on packaging machinery and sorting diverters requiring M8 Pico disconnects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What mounting hardware is included with this sensor?
The sensor includes two threaded mounting screws, flat washers, split lock washers, and hex nuts, plus the manufacturer instruction sheet.
Does this sensor require a separate reflector or sensitivity adjustment?
No. The fixed-field optical system operates via diffuse reflection with a preset 15 mm cutoff distance, requiring no external reflector or adjustment potentiometers.
Can this sensor detect dark targets against a lighter background?
Yes. Fixed-field background suppression operates on optical triangulation and distance rather than color, reliably detecting dark targets within 15 mm while ignoring lighter surfaces located beyond the cutoff.
When your clearance is measured in millimeters, a sensor that ignores everything past half an inch is pure peace of mind. Bolt it into the nest, plug in the M8, and let your line run without phantom trips.
