Product Overview
WORLD-BEAM Q12 Fixed-Field Photoelectric Sensor, 50mm PNP Light-ON, M8 Pigtail, IP67
Condition
Single unit available. Unused NOS, acquired from a contract manufacturer clearing surplus stock. Evaluation: Visual inspection only. Function testing not performed. No damage or anomalies observed. Backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Ships same business day from Idaho. Packed carefully.
Product Overview
Banner Engineering Q12AP6FF50Q3 is a WORLD-BEAM Q12 Series ultra-miniature fixed-field background suppression photoelectric sensor. It uses visible red light to detect objects within a fixed 50 mm sensing window and ignores anything beyond that cutoff — regardless of reflectivity. Output is PNP, Light-ON. Housed in a 22 mm x 8 mm x 12 mm body, it fits in machine spaces where standard sensors cannot. Connection is a 150 mm pigtail ending in a 3-pin M8 (Pico-style) quick disconnect.
Key Features
- Sensing range: 50 mm fixed — objects beyond cutoff are ignored
- Output type: PNP (current sourcing), Light-ON
- Operating voltage: 10-30V DC
- Response time: 0.7 ms
- Connection: 150 mm pigtail, 3-pin M8 Pico-style quick disconnect
- Environmental rating: IP67 — dust-tight and water-resistant
- Housing dimensions: 22 mm x 8 mm x 12 mm
- Light source: Visible red LED
Applications
- High-speed packaging lines requiring tight object detection windows
- Semiconductor wafer handling equipment
- Pharmaceutical pill-counting and dispensing machines
- Document handling and sorting systems
- Confined machine spaces where standard sensors cannot be mounted
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this sensor compatible with NPN-wired PLC inputs?
No. The Q12AP6FF50Q3 is a PNP (current sourcing) output device. NPN controllers require the Q12AN6FF50Q3 variant instead.
What connector and cable does this sensor require?
A 3-pin M8 Pico-style female cordset. It is not included. M12 cables are not compatible without an adapter.
Can the 50 mm sensing range be adjusted?
No. The cutoff is fixed at the factory. Objects beyond 50 mm are ignored regardless of their reflectivity. If a shorter range is needed, the Q12AP6FF30Q3 (30 mm) is the alternate variant.
What is the difference between this and the Q12RP6FF50Q3?
The Q12RP6FF50Q3 is the Dark-ON version — its output triggers when no target is detected. This unit (Q12AP6FF50Q3) triggers on target presence (Light-ON).
Verify M8 cordset availability before installation. The 50 mm fixed cutoff cannot be overridden in the field — confirm your target standoff distance matches this range before mounting.
