Overview
The Turck BI3-Q06-AP6X2 is a flush-mount inductive proximity sensor from the BI3 series, designed for detection of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in industrial automation and material handling applications. The BI3-Q06-AP6X2-0.2M-PSG variant features a 0.2-meter (20 cm) PUR cable with M8 × 1 connector termination, providing a drop-in solution for equipment retrofits and new installations requiring short lead lengths.
Key Features
- 3mm rated switching distance for reliable metal detection in compact machine spaces
- Rectangular form factor, 6mm height enables flush mounting in confined areas and tight mounting geometries
- IP67 protection rating withstands harsh factory environments with ingress protection against dust and liquid spray
- PNP output, Normally Open (NO) contact provides standard industrial signal compatibility (10-30VDC, 200mA max)
- Short response cycle up to 1 kHz switching frequency supports high-speed production lines
- Plastic PA12-GF30 active face ensures durability and corrosion resistance in demanding environments
Technical Specifications
- Rated switching distance: 3 mm
- Mounting style: Flush (embeddable)
- Operating voltage: 10–30 VDC
- No-load current: ≤ 15 mA
- DC rated operating current: ≤ 200 mA at rated voltage
- Output type: PNP (NPN models available separately)
- Contact function: Normally Open (NO)
- Maximum switching frequency: 1 kHz
- Repeat accuracy: ≤ 2% of full scale
- Hysteresis: 3–15%
- Housing material: Plastic (PBT)
- Active face material: PA12-GF30 (glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide)
- Cable type: PUR jacket, Ø 4 mm, LifY-11Y
- Connector: M8 × 1 male snap-lock (3-pin Picofast)
- Cable length: 0.2 m (20 cm, referenced as 0.2M in part number)
- Dimensions: 27.8 × 17.3 × 6 mm (LxWxH)
- Degree of protection: IP67
- Operating temperature range: –25°C to +70°C
- Short-circuit protection: Yes (cyclic)
- Reverse polarity protection: Yes (complete)
Typical Applications
The BI3-Q06-AP6X2 is ideal for:
- Part presence/absence detection in assembly machinery and transfer systems
- Bottle and container detection on high-speed conveyor lines
- Sheet metal and stamping part counting and positioning
- Pneumatic and hydraulic automation systems requiring compact sensor footprints
- Packaging machinery with tight mounting space constraints
- Automotive component verification and quality control checkpoints
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Any industrial control system accepting standard 10-30VDC PNP proximity sensors
- Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) from Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, and Beckhoff
- Motor starters, relays, and relay logic circuits
- SCADA systems with 24VDC analog/digital input modules
- Industrial IoT and edge computing devices with standard sensor input protocols
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Turck BI3-Q06-AP6X2-0.2-PSG3M (same cable length, alternative connector designation)
- Turck BI3-Q06-AP6X2 standard models with different cable lengths (0.3M, 0.6M, 0.7M)
- Comparable Turck BI3 series sensors with 3mm switching distance and rectangular form factor
Works With
- M8 × 1 snap-lock connectors and field-wireable M8 connection systems
- Standard 24VDC industrial power supplies and unregulated DC sources (10-30VDC range)
- Hard-wired control circuits and modular automation platforms
- Cable extension systems and IP67-rated junction boxes for harsh environments
