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Mini-beam, Dc mini-beam retroreflective mode models, Non-polarized

MINI-BEAM
®
SM312LV, SM312LVAG and SM312LP
Self-contained DC-operated Retroreflective Mode Sensors
Printed in USA
05/01
P/N 03562 rev. C
• Compact, modulated, self-contained retroreflective sensors for
10-30V dc operation
• Choose standard visible model for highest excess gain and greatest range,
or polarized models for detection of shiny objects
• Includes Banner’s exclusive AID™ alignment system;
US patent number 4356393
• Switch-selectable for light operate or dark operate
• Highly repeatable 1 millisecond response
• Both sourcing and sinking outputs (150 mA max. each); continuous overload
and short-circuit protected
• Physically and electrically interchangeable with 18 mm barrel-type
photoelectrics
DC MINI-BEAM Retroreflective Mode Models
Models*
Range
Cable
Supply
Voltage
Output
Type
Excess Gain
Beam Pattern
Non-Polarized
1
10
100
1000
.10 m
.33 ft
1.0 m
3.3 ft
10 m
33 ft
.01 m
.033 ft
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
SM312LV
Retroreflective Mode
With BRT-3 Reflector
5 m
15 ft
4 m
12 ft
3 m
9 ft
2 m
6 ft
1 m
3 ft
0
0
25 mm
50 mm
75 mm
25 mm
50 mm
75 mm
0
1.0 in
2.0 in
3.0 in
1.0 in
2.0 in
3.0 in
DISTANCE
SM312LV
Retroreflective Mode
With BRT-3 Reflector
SM312LV
SM312LVQD
5 m
(15')
2 m (6.5')
4-Pin Euro QD
10-30V dc
Bipolar
NPN/PNP
Polarized
1
10
100
.10 m
.33 ft
1.0 m
3.3 ft
10 m
33 ft
.01 m
.033 ft
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
1000
DISTANCE
SM312LVAG
Retroreflective Mode
With BRT-3 Reflector
3.0 m
10 ft
2.4 m
8 ft
1.8 m
6 ft
1.2 m
4 ft
.6 m
2 ft
0
0
25 mm
50 mm
75 mm
25 mm
50 mm
75 mm
0
1.0 in
2.0 in
3.0 in
1.0 in
2.0 in
3.0 in
DISTANCE
SM312LVAG
Retroreflective Mode
With BRT-3 Reflector
SM312LVAG
SM312LVAGQD
50 mm
to
2 m
(2" to 7')
2 m (6.5')
4-Pin Euro QD
10-30V dc
Bipolar
NPN/PNP
Extended Range Polarized
1
10
100
0.1 m
0.3 ft
1 m
3 ft
10 m
30 ft
.01 m
0.03 ft
1000
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
SM312LPQD
Retroreflective Mode
With BRT-3 Reflector
3.0 m
20 ft
2.4 m
8 ft
1.8 m
6 ft
1.2 m
4 ft
.6 m
2 ft
0
0
20 mm
40 mm
60 mm
20 mm
40 mm
60 mm
0
0.8 in
1.6 in
2.4 in
0.8 in
1.6 in
2.4 in
DISTANCE
SM312LP
Retroreflective Mode
With BRT-3 Reflector
SM312LP
SM312LPQD
10 mm
to
3 m
(0.4" to
10')
2 m (6.5')
4-Pin Euro QD
10-30V dc
Bipolar
NPN/PNP
Visible red, 650 nm
Non-Polarized
Polarized
P
NOTE: Retroreflective range is specified using one model BRT-3 retroreflector (3"
diameter). Actual sensing range may be more or less than specified, depending upon the
efficiency and reflective area of the retroreflector(s) used. See the Banner Photoelectric
Sensors catalog for more information on available retroreflectors.
*See notes on page 3.