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PHOTOELECTRIC FEATURED RECTANGLE RIGHT ANGLE BARREL Glass Fiber Optics • Solve numerous challenging sensing applications in the most hostile environments, including temperatures up to 480° C, corrosive materials and extreme moisture • Withstand severe shock and vibration • Ignore extreme electrical noise • Constructed of a combination of optical glass fiber, stainless steel, PVC, brass, molded thermoplastics and optical-grade epoxy Glass Choosing Glass or Plastic Sheath Plastic fibers are for general purpose use. They tolerate severe flexing, can be cut to length in the field and cost less than glass fibers. Glass fibers are the best choice for challenging environments such as high temperatures, corrosive materials and moisture. Core & cladding Glass fibers page 306 • Solve numerous challenging sensing requirements • Ideal for hostile environments such as high temperatures to 480° C, corrosive materials and extreme moisture Plastic • Withstand high levels of shock and vibration Jacket • Inherently immune to extreme electrical noise • Available with choice of sheathings: standard stainless-steel flexible conduit, Cladding PVC or other flexible tubing • Can be quickly custom designed Core Fiber Construction Plastic fibers page 286 • Inexpensive and easily cut to length during installation Core: Thin glass or plastic center of the • Bend for a precise fit fiber through which light travels • Available in high-flex models to withstand flexing Cladding: Outer optical material surrounding • Offered with special jackets that withstand corrosion, impact and abrasion the core that reflects light back • Available in coiled versions for applications requiring articulated or reciprocating motion into the core • Available in diameters of 0.25, 0.5, 1.0 or 1.5 mm Jacket/ Protective layer to protect fiber • Can be quickly custom designed and built for your unique applications Sheath: from damage and moisture 306 SLOT & AREA MINIATURE FIBER OPTIC Model Key I A T 2 3 S X X ASSEMBLY STYLE designator MODIFICATIONS designator B = Bifurcated fiber “MXX” = Sensing end tip modification I = Individual fiber* “M600” = Sensing end withstands 315° C “M900” = Sensing end withstands 480° C SHEATHING MATERIAL designator SENSING END TIP STYLE designator S = Stainless steel flexible conduit A = 90° Angle P = PVC with galvanized monocoil reinforcing wire AM = Miniature 90° Angle AT = 90° Angle/Thread F = Ferrule OVERALL LENGTH designator (in feet) M = Miniature Tip MP = Miniature Probe 2 = 2 ft. = 610 mm ±38 mm MT = Miniature Thread 3 = 3 ft. = 914 mm ±38 mm R = Rectangular Bundle Termination T = Thread TA = Thread/90° Angle FIBER BUNDLE DIAMETER designator TETA = Thread and Extra Tight 90° Angle .44 = 0.027 in = 0.69 mm .5 = 0.032 in = 0.81 mm .75 = 0.046 in = 1.17 mm 1 = 0.062 in = 1.57 mm 1.5 = 0.09 in = 2.29 mm 2 = 0.125 in = 3.18 mm 2.5 = 0.156 in = 3.96 mm * Individual glass fibers are packaged separately. More information online at bannerengineering.com 307 PHOTOELECTRIC FEATURED RECTANGLE RIGHT ANGLE BARREL Fiber Mode End Tip (mm) Features Typical Range (mm) Model ø 6.4 12.7 27.9 • 3.18 mm core diameter QS18 715 • 19 mm bend radius R55F 1050 • 90° angle SME312 250 IA23S 20.3 ø 4.87 D12E 975 R 12.7 M600 M900 D12 550 ø 6.4 12.7 27.9 ø 7.4 ø 4.8 20.3 • 3.18 mm core diameter QS18 900 R 12.7 • 19 mm bend radius R55F 1050 • 90° angle/thread SME312 250 IAT23S • Lenses available D12E 975 M600 M900 D12 550 38.1 ø 5.8 ø 7.4 ø 4.8 • 3.18 mm core diameter QS18 Standard 990 • 19 mm bend radius R55F 1050 SME312 IF23P • Smooth ferrule 975 D12E OPPOSED M600 M900 550 12.7 12.7 D12 ø 3.0 ø 3.8 QS18 NA NA • 0.69 mm core diameter R55F 75 • 9.5 mm bend radius SME312 25 IMT.442P 12.7 12.7 • Miniature thread D12E 102 D12 70 • 3.18 mm core diameter ø 6.4 ø 8.0 QS18 900 • 19 mm bend radius R55F 1050 • Thread SME312 250 IT23S • Lenses available D12E 975 12.7 38.1 M600 M900 D12 550 ø 6.4 12.7 38.1 15.8 • 3.18 mm core diameter QS18 1100 • 19 mm bend radius R55F 1050 R 9.7 • 90° angle/thread SME312 250 ITA23S ø 8.0 27.9 M600 M900 D12E 925 ø 4.8 D12 550 ø 8.0 ø 6.4 ø 1.5 • 1.17 mm core diameter QS18 110 4.8 • 19 mm bend radius R55F 130 R 3.05 • 90° angle SME312 50 IAM.752S D12E 180 35.6 25.4 M600 D12 170 Miniature ø 6.4 ø 7.4 ø 4.6 ø 1.5 • 1.17 mm core diameter QS18 NA NA Probe • 19 mm bend radius R55F 130 • Non-bendable probe SME312 50 IM.752S D12E 180 12.7 12.7 25.4 M600 D12 170 OPPOSED QS18 NA NA ø 3.0 ø 3.8 ø 1.5 R55F 130 • 1.17 mm core diameter SME312 50 IMP.753P • 9.5 mm bend radius 12.7 25.4 D12E 180 D12 170 M600 Available 315° C models. Add M600 to end of model number (example, IA23SM600). M900 Available 480° C models. Add M900 to end of model number (example, IA23SM900). Dimensions may vary for these models. NA: Not recommended. 308 SLOT & AREA MINIATURE FIBER OPTIC Fiber Mode End Tip (mm) Features Typical Range (mm) Model 38.1 QS18 760 ø 6.4 • 3.69 mm core diameter R55F 1175 • 19 mm bend radius SME312 350 IR2.53S Area 25.4 50.8 • Straight exit; 38 mm width D12E 975 Sensing 12.7 M600 D12 580 (Array) 2x 4.8 2.54 ø 6.4 QS18 1045 • 3.18 mm core diameter R55F 1050 OPPOSED • 19 mm bend radius 11.7 19.1 SME312 250 IR23S • Straight exit; 10 mm width D12E 925 2x 3.2 19.1 M600 D12 550 ø 5.1 ø 5.3 ø 4.8 ø 3.05 • 2.29 mm core diameter QS18 250 • 19 mm bend radius R55F 600 5.3 • Ultra-compact head SME312 180 IA1.53SMETA 12.7 25.4 D12E 500 M600 D12 450 ø 3.05 QS18 340 Side View ø 5.3 ø 6.4 • 2.29 mm core diameter R55F 600 7.1 • 19 mm bend radius SME312 180 IA1.53SMTA 35.1 M600 D12E 500 OPPOSED D12 450 5/16-24 thd brass ø 4.8 QS18 390 ø 3.05 ø 6.4 ø 8.0 2 jam nuts included • 2.29 mm core diameter R55F 600 • 19 mm bend radius SME312 180 ITETA1.53S 5.3 M600 D12E 500 12.7 38.1 25.4 D12 450 Vacuum M2.5 x 0.045 QS18 ø 4.2 M4 x 0.7 R55F • 1.27 mm core diameter SME312 Contact factory for sensing range IMT.753SMVF • 19 mm bend radius 3.0 D12E OPPOSED 12.0 D12 lens optic ø 14.3 • Glass lens withstands 315° C L9 45.7 5/16" - 24 thread lens optic ø 28.6 • Plastic housing withstands 105° C L16F 5/16" - 24 thread 58.4 Extended Range Lens lens optic • Aluminum housing ø 28.6 L16FAL withstands 315° C 5/16" - 24 thread 58.4 lens optic • Stainless steel housing ø 28.6 L16FSS withstands 480° C 5/16" - 24 thread 58.4 M600 Available 315° C models. Add M600 to end of model number (example, BA23SM600). More information online at bannerengineering.com Continued on next page 309 PHOTOELECTRIC FEATURED RECTANGLE RIGHT ANGLE BARREL Fiber Mode End Tip (mm) Features Typical Range (mm) Model ø 6.4 12.7 27.9 QS18 80 • 3.18 mm core diameter R55F 110 • 19 mm bend radius SME312 25 BA23S 20.3 D12E 180 38.1 ø 4.8 M600 M900 D12 150 12.7 27.9 ø 6.4 ø 4.8 20.3 ø 7.4 QS18 90 38.1 • 3.18 mm core diameter R55F 110 • 19 mm bend radius SME312 25 BAT23S M600 M900 D12E 180 38.1 D12 150 5/16-24 UNF brass 2 brass jam nuts included ø 5.8 ø 7.4 Standard ø 4.8 QS18 100 R55F 110 • 3.18 mm core diameter SME312 25 BF23P • 19 mm bend radius 12.7 12.7 D12E 180 DIFFUSE 38.1 D12 150 #8-32 thd brass QS18 NA NA ø 3.8 2 jam nuts included ø 3.0 R55F NA NA • 0.69 mm core diameter SME312 1 BMT.442P • 9.5 mm bend radius 38.1 12.7 12.7 D12E 10 D12 5 ø 6.4 ø 8.0 5/16-24 thd brass QS18 100 2 jam nuts included • 3.18 mm core diameter R55F 110 • 19 mm bend radius SME312 25 BT23S 12.7 38.1 D12E 180 38.1 M600 M900 D12 150 ø 6.4 12.7 38.1 15.8 QS18 85 • 3.18 mm core diameter R55F 110 • 19 mm bend radius ø 8.0 SME312 25 BTA23S 27.9 38.1 5/16-24 thd brass D12E 180 2 jam nuts included M600 M900 ø 4.8 D12 150 ø 8.0 ø 6.4 ø 1.5 QS18 NA NA 4.8 • 1.17 mm core diameter R55F 11 • 19 mm bend radius R 3.05 SME312 3 BAM.752S 38.1 M600 D12E 42 35.6 25.4 D12 25 ø 6.4 ø 7.4 ø 4.6 QS18 NA NA Miniature ø 1.5 • 1.17 mm core diameter Probe R55F 11 • 19 mm bend radius SME312 3 BM.752S M600 38.1 D12E 42 12.7 12.7 25.4 DIFFUSE D12 25 QS18 NA NA ø 3.0 ø 1.5 ø 3.8 R55F 11 • 1.17 mm core diameter SME312 3 BMP.753P 12.7 25.4 • 9.5 mm bend radius 38.1 D12E 42 D12 25 M600 Available 315° C models.
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