This small, rugged infrared diffuse proximity mode sensor is contained within an 8- mm deep die-cast metal housing. It is totally self-contained, and is powered by 10 to 30V dc. It is ideal for sensing of any reflective surface at up to 2" from the sensor face. Typical applications include parts detection on small conveyors and in robot grippers, and other similar short-range sensing applications. Q08 diffuse sensors have a solid-state output capable of switching loads of up to 150 mA dc, continuous. Four output types are available: NPN sinking/light operate, NPN sinking/dark operate, PNP sourcing/light operate, and PNP sourcing/dark operate. A light-operate output conducts when the sensor sees the reflection of its own modulated light (an object is present). A dark-operate output conducts when the sensor does not see the reflection of its own modulated light (no object is present). A green LED indicator, visible from the front and left side of the sensor, lights whenever dc power is applied to the sensor. A yellow LED, visible from the front and right side of the sensor, lights whenever the sensor output is conducting.

• Features EZ-BEAM technology, with specially designed optics and electronics for reliable sensing without adjustments
• Features an ultra-thin 8 mm housing of rugged die-cast metal
• Offers 10 to 30V dc supply voltage with NPN or PNP output, depending on model
• Available in dark- or light-operate models
• Available in opposed and diffuse sensing modes