Q12AB6FF15: 72104 - Banner Miniature Photoelectric Sensor

The Q12AB6FF15: 72104 - Banner Miniature Photoelectric Sensor is engineered to deliver high accuracy and dependable performance in tight automation spaces. It features a fixed background suppression sensing mode, which helps it detect objects reliably without interference from shiny or reflective backgrounds. With a maximum sensing distance of 15 mm and a focused visible red LED beam at 640 nm, it ensures precise object detection in short-range applications, such as part feeding or packaging verification.

Designed in a durable rectangular thermoplastic housing, the Q12AB6FF15 is lightweight yet rugged enough for daily industrial use. It holds an IP67 rating, offering solid resistance against dust, water, and environmental wear, and can operate efficiently within a wide temperature range of -20°C to +55°C. The integrated 2-meter cable connection provides flexible wiring in dense machinery layouts, while its bipolar output (NPN & PNP) ensures compatibility with most control systems without needing extra signal converters.

This photoelectric sensor supports a 10–30 V DC power supply, and its fast 0.85 ms ON/OFF response time ensures rapid detection even in fast-moving production lines. With a 120 ms power-up delay and 175 µs repeatability, it guarantees stable performance right from startup. It’s also equipped with easy-to-read LED indicators and a polycarbonate lens that resists scratches and impact during operation. For full specifications, integration guidelines, and datasheets, visit the official Banner Q12AB6FF15 product page.

The Q12AB6FF15: 72104 Miniature Photoelectric Sensor is a go-to choice in automated assembly machines, especially where component placement or feeder tray detection is required within a few centimeters. Thanks to its fixed background suppression, it accurately identifies small parts—even on reflective metallic surfaces—without false triggers from the machine bed or enclosure walls.

In packaging machines, it detects items such as pouches, labels, or cartons during high-speed operations, triggering the next step without manual intervention. Its slim profile and 2m cable make it ideal for tight locations in pick-and-place robots or inspection stations, where traditional sensors may not fit. The ability to use both NPN and PNP outputs adds wiring flexibility for various PLC systems and automation panels.

It’s also widely used in electronics assembly and compact sorting systems, where the detection of dark, shiny, or uneven materials is common. Maintenance teams appreciate its easy plug-in installation and fast diagnostics through visible LEDs. For any application that demands quick response, high positional accuracy, and long-term reliability in space-constrained machines, the Banner Q12AB6FF15 delivers performance far beyond its size.