Turck Bi15U-Q20-AP6X2 Inductive Proximity Sensor

The Turck BI15U-Q20-AP6X2 Inductive Proximity Sensor delivers non-contact metal detection and precise machine positioning in demanding industrial automation, leveraging uprox Factor 1 technology for uniform sensing across ferrous and non-ferrous metals. In a compact Q20 rectangular housing (68 × 40 × 20 mm) with a top active face and flush-mount compatibility, it detects metal objects up to 15 mm away using a 3-wire DC PNP normally open output rated for up to 200 mA and a supply range of 10–30 VDC. The device is IP67 protected, with reverse polarity and short-circuit protection, and operates from -30°C to +85°C; its green Power LED and yellow Switching LED provide clear status in electrically noisy environments. Typical applications include part presence detection, machine positioning, end-of-travel sensing, product counting, and process sequencing in PLC-controlled conveyors, packaging lines, automotive assembly, robotic cells, and material handling systems, with common replacements such as Turck BI15U-Q20-AN6X2, BI15U-Q20-RP6X2, and BI20U-QV40-AP6X2.