Overview
The Turck BI4-Q06-AP6X2/S1174 is a compact rectangular inductive proximity sensor engineered for reliable non-contact object detection in industrial automation and machinery control systems. This PBT-housing model features a 4mm rated switching distance and operates across the 10-30VDC supply range, making it suitable for diverse DC-powered automation applications including assembly equipment, conveyor systems, and mechanical positioning.
Key Features
- 4mm rated switching distance with ≤2% repeat accuracy
- 10-30VDC operating voltage with ≤200mA DC current output
- Cyclic short-circuit protection for enhanced reliability
- Compact Q06 rectangular housing (27.8 × 17.3 × 5.5 mm) for space-constrained installations
- IP67 sealed design; PBT-GF30-V0 rated plastic housing with PA12-GF30 sensing element
- 3-15% hysteresis with ≤15mA no-load current
Technical Specifications
- Rated Switching Distance: 4 mm (flush mounting)
- Operating Voltage: 10-30 VDC
- Ripple: ≤10% UBmax
- DC Rated Output Current: ≤200 mA
- No-Load Current: ≤15 mA
- Residual (Off-State) Current: ≤0.1 mA
- Voltage Drop @ Rated Current: ≤1.8 V
- Repeat Accuracy: ≤2% of full scale
- Hysteresis: 3-15%
- Temperature Drift: ≤±10%
- Short-Circuit Protection: Yes (Cyclic)
- Isolation Test Voltage: 0.5 kV
- Housing Material: PBT-GF30-V0 plastic
- Active Element Material: PA12-GF30
- Dimensions: 27.8 × 17.3 × 5.5 mm
- Ingress Protection: IP67
Typical Applications
- Conveyor line material detection and position sensing
- Assembly equipment part presence verification
- Mechanical press and machinery control interlocks
- Packaging and labeling system triggers
- Automated positioning and count verification
- Gate, door, and hatch position sensing in industrial cabinets
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Any 10-30VDC DC control system with standard PNP/NPN input modules
- Industrial PLCs and discretionary 24VDC control circuits
- Machinery with standard M12 connector-compatible cable inputs
- Cabinet-mount 24VDC control logic systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- BI3-Q06-AP6X2 series (3mm switching distance models) — verify cable/connector compatibility
- Other Turck Q06 rectangular inductive sensors with similar footprint and 10-30VDC ratings
- Verify specific model compatibility with your system integrator before ordering
Works With
- Standard 3-wire PNP/NPN DC input modules on Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Omron PLCs
- Any industrial control relay with 10-30VDC switching input
- Pneumatic logic systems with 24VDC solenoid valve drivers
- Turck IO-Link gateways and remote I/O modules (verify compatibility with cable revision)
