Aromat MQ-W3A-DC12-24V Photoelectric Sensor Area Reflector

Aromat MQ-W3A-DC12-24V Area Reflector is a triple-beam, adjustable-range reflective photoelectric sensor with an integral amplifier designed for precise area-detection in compact automation panels. It operates from 9.6 to 30 V DC and draws 30 mA or less, provides an NPN open-collector output capable of sinking up to 100 mA, and ships with a 4-core cable (2 m) and a mounting bracket, all housed in a die-cast zinc enclosure with an infrared LED emitter. Sensing characteristics include a 40 mm rated distance (tested with a 10×10 mm white non-glossy target) and a 20–40 mm setting range, with sensing of opaque or translucent objects. The device is a discontinued model, with a last-time-buy date of September 30, 2018. Performance notes from the MQ-W series also cite a rapid response time of 2 ms and hysteresis of 10% or less of the operating distance (5% or less with the standard sensing object), supporting fast cycle times on automated lines.