T8 Series Diffuse-Mode Sensors
Miniature self-contained sensors
T8 Series Diffuse-Mode Sensor Features
• Extremely small package self-contained miniature sensors
• 10 to 30V dc operation
• Visible red sensing beam
• Choose dark or light operate models
• Choose models with NPN (sinking) or PNP (sourcing) output
• 3-wire hookup; output load capacity to 50 mA
• Choice of integral cable or quick-disconnect connector
T8 Series Overview
T8 Series self-contained miniature sensors are designed for precision sensing in
small areas previously accessible only to remote sensors and fiber optic cable. Typical
applications include mounting on compact conveyors, packaging machines, circuit
board and semi-conductor wafer handling equipment, document handling equipment,
robot end-effectors, feeder bowls, between the rollers of narrow conveyors, or as
replacements for damaged small-diameter inductive proximity sensors. The T8’s
sensing range is many times greater than that of the typical 8 mm diameter inductive
sensor. And it provides a low-cost alternative to diffuse (bifurcated)
fiber optic sensors.
Visible red, 680 nm
T8 Series Diffuse-Mode Sensors
Supply
Voltage
Output
Type
Models*
Range
Cable
Excess Gain
Beam Pattern
1000
100
10
T8AN6D50
T8AN6D50Q
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico pigtail QD
NPN
Light Operate
T8xx6D50
Diffuse Mode
T8xx6D50
Diffuse Mode
E
X
C
E
S
S
60 mm
2.4 in
40 mm
20 mm
0
1.6 in
0.8 in
0
T8RN6D50
T8RN6D50Q
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico pigtail QD
NPN
Dark Operate
50 mm
(2")
20 mm
40 mm
60 mm
0.8 in
1.6 in
2.4 in
G
A
I
T8AP6D50
T8AP6D50Q
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico pigtail QD
PNP
Light Operate
N
1
0
20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm 100 mm
0.8 in
1.6 in
2.4 in
3.2 in
4.0 in
1.0 mm
0.04 in
10 mm
0.4 in
100 mm
4 in
1000 mm
40 in
T8RP6D50
T8RP6D50Q
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico pigtail QD
PNP
Dark Operate
DISTANCE
DISTANCE
10 to
30V dc
1000
T8AN6D100
T8AN6D100Q
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico pigtail QD
NPN
Light Operate
T8xx6D100
Diffuse Mode
T8xx6D100
Diffuse Mode
E
60 mm
2.4 in
X
C
E
S
S
40 mm
20 mm
0
1.6 in
0.8 in
0
100
10
T8RN6D100
T8RN6D100Q
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico pigtail QD
NPN
Dark Operate
100
mm
(4")
20 mm
40 mm
60 mm
0.8 in
1.6 in
2.4 in
G
A
I
T8AP6D100
T8AP6D100Q
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico pigtail QD
PNP
Light Operate
N
1
0
20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm 100 mm
0.8 in 1.6 in 2.4 in 3.2 in 4.0 in
1.0 mm
0.04 in
10 mm
0.4 in
100 mm
4 in
1000 mm
40 in
T8RP6D100
T8RP6D100Q
2 m (6.5')
3-Pin Pico pigtail QD
PNP
Dark Operate
DISTANCE
DISTANCE
*9 m (30') cables are available by adding suffix “W/30” to the model number of any cabled sensor (e.g., T8AN6D50 W/30). A model with a QD connector
requires a mating cable (see page 3).
Printed in USA
02/12
P/N 67584 rev. B