DENKI SEIGYO PU-MQ-B30N & PU-MQ-B30P PHOTO SENSOR
Product Overview
The PU-MQ-B30N/P is a high-performance Diffuse Background Separation (BGS) photoelectric sensor designed to reliably detect black, translucent, highly reflective metals, and mixed-color objects. With a strong BGS algorithm, it achieves precise discrimination with minimum black/white difference within 2 mm, making it ideal for demanding industrial automation environments.
Built using imported German ultrasonic welding technology, the housing is dustproof and waterproof, featuring reinforced cabling with copper sleeve protection and robust workmanship for long service life. Integrated polarity and surge protection allows resistance up to 48 V shock without affecting normal operation.

Key Features
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Detects a wide variety of targets: opaque, translucent, black & reflective materials
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Strong BGS function — black/white minimum difference within 2 mm
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Red LED (660 nm) light source for stable detection
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Imported German ultrasonic welding (enhanced sealing & durability)
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Reinforced cable with copper sleeve to prevent dragging damage
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Polarity + surge protection, withstands 48 V voltage shock
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Compact rectangular body with easy sensitivity adjustment
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Light-ON / Dark-ON selectable by switch & wire
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Industrial-grade enclosure suitable for harsh environments
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
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| Sensing Type | Diffuse background separation type |
| Sensing Distance | 300 mm |
| Sensing Target | Opaque, translucent material |
| Light Source | Red LED (660 nm) |
| Response Time | Max. 1 ms |
| Power Supply | 12–24 VDC ±10% (ripple P-P: max. 10%) |
| Current Consumption | Max. 30 mA |
| Sensitivity Adjustment | Sensitivity adjuster |
| Operation Mode | Light ON / Dark ON (set by switch & wire) |
| Control Output | NPN /PNP open collector |
| Connection Type | Cable type (Ø3.5, 2 m) |
| Ambient Illumination | Sunlight: max. 11,000 lx; Incandescent: max. 3,000 lx |
| Ambient Temperature | −25 to 55 °C (storage −40 to 70 °C) |
| Ambient Humidity | 35–85% RH (storage 35–85% RH) |
| Protection Structure | IP65 |
| Hysteresis (Distance) | Max. 20% of sensing distance |
| Weight | Approx. 70 g (sensor body approx. 45 g) |
| Standard Test Target | Non-glossy white paper 100 × 100 mm |
Construction & Materials
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Case: Polycarbonate + ABS
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LED Cap: Polycarbonate
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Sensing Part: PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate)
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Bracket: SUS304 (Stainless Steel 304)
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Bolt / Nut: Chromium-molybdenum steel
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Sleeve: Brass, Ni-plated
Accessories (Standard)
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Fixing bracket
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M3 bolts ×2
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M3 nuts ×2
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Adjuster driver
Typical Applications
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Packaging & conveying systems
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Color-mixed product sorting
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Detection of transparent / translucent objects
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Black object sensing on reflective backgrounds
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Assembly automation equipment
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General industrial positioning & counting


