User Manual
Q45BB6 Series Sensors
10 to 30V dc photoelectric sensors with sinking and sourcing solid-state outputs
Printed in USA 09/01 P/N 36578 rev D
NOTES: i) 9 m (30') cables are available by adding suffix “W/30” to the model number of any cabled sensor (e.g., Q456E W/30)
ii) A model with a QD connector requires a mating cable; see page 10.
Q45BB6 Series Features
• Advanced one-piece photoelectric sensors with outstanding optical perform-
ance and extremely rugged design
• Operate from: 10 to 30V dc
• Bipolar NPN (sinking)/PNP (sourcing) outputs on all models
• Multiple sensing modes include: opposed, diffuse, retroreflective and conver-
gent, plus glass and plastic fiber optic models
• Switchable light/dark operate
• Highly visible Power, Signal (AID™ System*), and Output indicator LEDs
• Versatile plug-in modules available for output timing logic and/or signal
strength display
• Choice of prewired 2 m (6.5') or 9 m (30') unterminated cable, plus Mini-style
or Euro-style quick-disconnect fittings
• Versatile mounting options
• Designed to withstand 1200 psi washdown; exceeds its NEMA 6P and IEC IP67
rating
IMPORTANT: SEE SAFETY USE WARNING ON BACK PAGE
Q45BB6 Series Opposed-Mode Emitter (E) and Receiver (R) Models
Q456E Emitter
Q45BB6R Receiver
Models Range Cable
Supply
Voltage
Output
Type
Excess Gain
60 m
(200')
2-wire
2m (6.5')
4-wire
2m (6.5')
10 to 30V dc
Bipolar
NPN/PNP
Because of their extremely high excess gain, these opposed-mode sensors are an
excellent option for sensing in contaminated or dirty areas, and are also the best
choice for long-range sensing.
Infrared, 880 nm
Q456EQ Emitter
Q45BB6RQ Receiver
4-Pin
Mini-style
QD
Beam Pattern
1
10
100
1.0 m
3.3 ft
10 m
33 ft
100 m
330 ft
0.1 m
0.33 ft
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
1000
Q45E/R
Opposed Mode
48 m
160 ft
60 m
200 ft
36 m
120 ft
24 m
80 ft
12 m
40 ft
0
0
0.5 m
1.0 m
1.5 m
0.5 m
1.0 m
1.5 m
0
20 in
40 in
60 in
20 in
40 in
60 in
DISTANCE
Q45E/R
Opposed Mode
Effective Beam: 13 mm
*U.S. Patent no. 4356393
Q456EQ5 Emitter
Q45BB6RQ5 Receiver
4-Pin
Euro-style
QD
LISTED
R