A. Product Overview

The Autonics BRQP100-DDTA-P is an industrial photoelectric sensor designed to detect objects without physical contact.

It uses the diffuse reflective sensing method, where the sensor emits light toward the target and detects the light reflected back from the object.

The BRQP100-DDTA-P provides a 100 mm sensing distance and a PNP output, making it suitable for integration with compatible PLCs, counters, controllers and machine automation systems.

Its cylindrical design makes installation convenient in industrial machinery where a compact sensor is required.

Key Features

• Brand: Autonics

• Model: BRQP100-DDTA-P

• Series: BRQ

• Product type: Photoelectric sensor

• Sensing method: Diffuse reflective

• Sensing distance: 100 mm

• Output type: PNP

• Detection method: Non contact

• Sensor shape: Cylindrical

• Suitable for object presence detection

• Suitable for position detection

• Suitable for product counting

• Suitable for PLC based automation

• Suitable for conveyor applications

• Suitable for industrial machinery

B. Working Principle

The Autonics BRQP100-DDTA-P diffuse reflective photoelectric sensor detects objects using reflected light.

The sensor contains a light emitter and receiver inside the same housing.

The emitter sends light toward the sensing area.

When no suitable object is present, insufficient reflected light returns to the receiver.

When an object enters the sensing area, light reflects from the object back toward the receiver.

The sensor electronics detect this reflected light and change the PNP output state.

The output signal can then be used by equipment such as:

• PLC

• Counter

• Industrial controller

• Machine control circuit

• Automation system

The PLC or controller can use this signal to perform actions such as counting a product, confirming its position, starting another machine operation or generating an alarm.

C. Why Is the Autonics BRQP100-DDTA-P Used?

The Autonics BRQP100-DDTA-P is used when machinery requires reliable non contact detection of objects.

1. Object Presence Detection

The sensor can determine whether a product or component is present within the sensing area.

2. Product Counting

It can provide a signal to a PLC or counter whenever a product passes the sensor.

3. Conveyor Monitoring

The BRQP100-DDTA-P can detect products moving along conveyor systems.

4. Position Detection

It can confirm whether a component has reached the required position in an automated machine.

5. Packaging Machine Applications

The sensor can detect boxes, packages, containers and other suitable objects during packaging operations.

6. Production Line Automation

Its output can be used as part of an automatic machine sequence.

7. Non Contact Operation

The sensor does not need to physically touch the detected object.

This reduces mechanical wear and allows repetitive detection.

8. PNP Output Requirement

The BRQP100-DDTA-P is suitable for control systems requiring a compatible PNP sensor output.

9. Compact Industrial Installation

The cylindrical construction makes it suitable for installation in machinery where mounting space is limited.

10. Detection of Non Metallic Objects

Unlike an inductive proximity sensor, a photoelectric sensor can detect suitable non metallic objects because detection is based on reflected light rather than metal sensing.

D. Suitable Buyers

The Autonics BRQP100-DDTA-P 100 mm PNP Diffuse Reflective Photoelectric Sensor is suitable for:

• Industrial automation companies

• Machine manufacturers

• OEM machine builders

• PLC system integrators

• Control panel manufacturers

• Packaging machine manufacturers

• Conveyor manufacturers

• Assembly line manufacturers

• Material handling companies

• Food processing machinery manufacturers

• Pharmaceutical machinery manufacturers

• Warehouse automation companies

• Special purpose machine manufacturers

• Factory maintenance departments

• Production plants

• Automation engineers

• Electrical contractors

• Instrumentation companies

• Industrial maintenance teams

• Manufacturing companies

It is particularly suitable for buyers searching for a 100 mm photoelectric sensor, PNP photoelectric sensor, diffuse reflective sensor, Autonics photoelectric sensor, object detection sensor or photoelectric sensor for PLC.

FAQ

1. What is the Autonics BRQP100-DDTA-P?

The Autonics BRQP100-DDTA-P is a diffuse reflective photoelectric sensor designed for non contact object detection in industrial automation applications.

2. What is the sensing distance of the BRQP100-DDTA-P?

The sensing distance is 100 mm.

3. Is the BRQP100-DDTA-P PNP or NPN?

The BRQP100-DDTA-P is a PNP output model.

4. What type of sensing method does it use?

It uses the diffuse reflective photoelectric sensing method.

5. What does diffuse reflective mean?

In diffuse reflective sensing, the light emitter and receiver are located in the same sensor body.

Light is emitted toward the target, and the sensor detects the light reflected back from the object.

6. Does a diffuse reflective sensor require a separate reflector?

Normally, a diffuse reflective sensor detects light reflected directly from the target and does not require a separate reflector.

7. Can the BRQP100-DDTA-P detect metal objects?

Yes. A photoelectric sensor can detect suitable metal objects when sufficient light is reflected back to the receiver.

8. Can it detect plastic objects?

Yes. It can detect many suitable plastic objects, depending on their size, surface, color and reflectivity.

9. Can it detect boxes and cartons?

Yes. Boxes, cartons and packaging materials are common applications for diffuse reflective photoelectric sensors.

10. Can it detect transparent objects?

Detection performance for transparent or highly reflective objects can differ from normal opaque targets.

The target material and application conditions should be checked before final selection.

11. Can the BRQP100-DDTA-P be connected to a PLC?

Yes. Its PNP output can be connected to a compatible PLC digital input.

12. What is a PNP photoelectric sensor?

A PNP photoelectric sensor provides a positive switching output when its output condition is activated.

The PLC input configuration should be compatible with the sensor output.