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1 Product Description
Laser Expert
™
diffuse sensor with bipolar (1 PNP & 1 NPN) output. Patent pending.
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Solves challenging part-detection applications with small contrast
differences
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High-speed part detection as fast as 250 µs, capturing up to 2,000
events per second
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Some models with background suppression allow reliable contrast
detection with changing background conditions
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Angled three-digit display is easily viewed from multiple vantage
points
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Display provides clear user feedback for easy setup, and bright output
indicator provides high visibility of sensor operation
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Intuitive setup utilizing two tactile buttons located below the display
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Rugged nickel-plated zinc, laser-marked housing suitable for use even
in environments where cutting fluids and oils might be present
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Robust immunity to fluorescent light interference
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 de-energized sensor output condition.
1.1 Models
Model
Contrast Sensing
Range
Background
Suppression Distance
Output Type
Cable
Q3XTBLD-Q8
0 to 300 mm (11.81 in)
Not Applicable
Bipolar: 1 NPN, 1 PNP
Euro M12 5-pin integral
connector
Q3XTBLD50-Q8
0 to 50 mm (1.97 in)
60 mm (2.36 in)
1.2 Overview
The Q3X Sensor is an Expert
™
laser diffuse contrast sensor for low contrast detection application. Some models of the Q3X
are able to ignore targets beyond a factory-set background suppression distance. This innovative combination of low
contrast diffuse sensing of targets while ignoring objects beyond the region of interest eliminates the biggest problem of
diffuse mode sensing, namely changing background conditions affecting the contrast detection.
The normal sensor state is Run mode. From Run mode, the switch point value can be changed and the selected TEACH
method can be performed. The secondary sensor state is Setup mode. From Setup mode, the TEACH mode can be
selected, all standard operating parameters can be adjusted, and a factory reset can be done.
Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor
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