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Qm42 series, Qm42 opposed mode emitter (e) and receiver (r), Qm42 diffuse mode
QM42 Series
Self-contained dc photoelectric sensors in metal housings
Printed in USA
P/N 44487
• Compact, rugged, low cost self-contained sensors in metal die cast housings
• Epoxy-encapsulated circuitry; leakproof IP67 (NEMA 6) construction for
harsh sensing environments
• Outstanding electrical noise immunity
• Dual LED system indicates sensor performance
• Choice of integral cable or quick disconnect connector
Features
QM42 Opposed Mode Emitter (E) and Receiver (R)
Models
Range
Cable
Supply
Voltage
Output
Type
Excess Gain
Beam Pattern
Effective Beam: 8 mm
QM426E
QM426EQ
10 m
(33 ft)
2 m (6.5 ft)
4-pin Euro QD
10-30V dc
—
QM42VN6R
QM42VN6RQ
2 m (6.5 ft)
4-pin Euro QD
NPN
QM42VP6R
QM42VP6RQ
2 m (6.5 ft)
4-pin Euro QD
PNP
QM42 Diffuse Mode
QM42VN6D
QM42VN6DQ
400 mm
(16 in)
2 m (6.5 ft)
4-pin Euro QD
10-30V dc
NPN
Models
Range
Cable
Supply
Voltage
Output
Type
Excess Gain
Beam Pattern
QM42VP6D
QM42VP6DQ
2 m (6.5 ft)
4-pin Euro QD
PNP
1
10
100
1 m
3.3 ft
10 m
33 ft
100 m
330 ft
.1 m
.33 ft
1000
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
QM42E/R
Opposed Mode
10 m
32.5 ft
8 m
26 ft
6 m
19.5 ft
4 m
13 ft
2 m
6.5 ft
0
0
100 mm
200 mm
300 mm
100 mm
200 mm
300 mm
0
4 in
8 in
12 in
4 in
8 in
12 in
DISTANCE
QM42E/R
Opposed Mode
1
10
100
10 mm
.4 in
100 mm
4 in
1000 mm
40 in
1 mm
.04 in
1000
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
QM42D
Diffuse Mode
500 mm
20 in
400 mm
16 in
300 mm
12 in
200 mm
8 in
100 mm
4 in
0
0
10 mm
20 mm
30 mm
10 mm
20 mm
30 mm
0
0.2 in
0.4 in
0.6 in
0.4 in
0.8 in
1.2 in
DISTANCE
QM42D
Diffuse Mode
Performance based on 90% reflectance white test card
Infrared, 880 nm
Infrared, 880 nm