WORLD-BEAM Q20 Series

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Overview

  • Available in opposed, polarized and non-polarized retroreflective, and diffuse models
  • Offers visible red beam for easy alignment on most models
  • Features bright LED status indicators visible from 360°
  • Provides water-tight, IP67 and NEMA 6 rated enclosure for rugged, reliable sensing
  • Rated to 1200 psi for washdown environments
  • Offers 10 to 30V dc supply voltage with complementary NPN or PNP outputs, depending on model
  • Provides versatile mounting options, including M3 (3 mm) threaded inserts with 25.4 mm hole spacing
  • Includes single-turn gain potentiometer for easy configuration, depending on model

Product Specifications

Supply Voltage10 to 30V dc (10% maximum ripple) at less than 18 mA, exclusive of load
RangeOpposed Mode (Visible Red):12 m
Opposed Mode (Infrared):20 m
Polarized Retro:4 m
Retro:6 m
Diffuse- Long Range (Visible Red):800 mm
Diffuse- Long Range (Infrared):1500 mm
Diffuse- Short Range:250 mm
Supply Protection CircuitryProtected against reverse polarity and transient voltages
Output Configuration100 mA with short circuit protection OFF-state leakage current:
NPN:< 10 μA sinking
PNP:< 200 μA sourcing
ON-state saturation voltage:
NPN:< 1.6V @ 100 mA
PNP:< 3.0V @ 100 mA
Output Response TimeOpposed Mode:1 millisecond ON/600 microseconds OFF
All others:800 microseconds ON/OFF
NOTE:100 millisecond delay on power-up; outputs do not conduct during this time
RepeatabilityOpposed Mode:140 microseconds
All Others:155 microseconds
AdjustmentsDiffuse, Retroreflective, and Polarized Retroreflective models (only):Single-turn Sensitivity (Gain) adjustment potentiometer
IndicatorsTwo LED Indicators: Power (green) and Signal (yellow) Green ON steady:Power ON
Yellow ON steady:Light sensed
Green flashing:Output overloaded
Yellow flashing:Marginal excess gain (1 to 1.5X)
ConstructionHousing:ABS
Lenses:PMMA
Gain Adjuster:PBT
Connections2 m (6.5') or 9 m (30') 4-wire PVC cable, 150 mm (6
Operating ConditionsTemperature:–20° to +60° C (–4° to +140° F)
Relative Humidity:95% @ 50° C (non-condensing)
Environmental RatingIEC IP67 (NEMA 6) and 1200 PSI washdown NEMA ICS 5, Annex F-2002
Vibration and Mechanical ShockAll models meet Mil. Std. 202F requirements method 201A (vibration: 10 to 60 Hz max., double amplitude 0.06
CertificationsApprovals pending

English

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Success Stories

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1. Q20 sensor array solves egg handing and processing application 163867 453K Download

Product Brochures

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1. Packaging Solutions Newsletter - India F167 2.2MB Download
2. WORLD-BEAM Q20 Series Flyer 135169 536K Download

Chinese - Traditional

Product Brochures

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1. Sensor Product & Application Brochure - Traditional Chinese B_3109038 2MB Download

French

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1. WORLD-BEAM Q20 Series - French FD189 1.3MB Download

German

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1. WORLD-BEAM Q20 Series - German GD189 1.3MB Download

Italian

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1. WORLD-BEAM Q20 Series - Italian ID189 1.4MB Download

Japanese

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1. WORLD-BEAM Q20 Series - Japanese J10071Y 875K Download

Polish

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1. WORLD-BEAM Flyer - Polish A046_Polish 3.9MB Download

Russian

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1. WORLD-BEAM Flyer - Russian RU-A046-World-Beam 3.9MB Download

Turkish

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1. WORLD-BEAM Flyer - Turkish A046_Turkish 3.8MB Download

United Kingdom

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1. WORLD-BEAM Series - India IN-F046-WorldBeam 3.8MB Download
2. WORLD-BEAM Series - UK English A046_UK_Eng 3.8MB Download

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