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Intrinsically safe dc sensor
SMI912 Series sensor, with CI3RC2 current
amplifier module (left) and intrinsic safety bar-
rier (right)
• Offers economy, performance and reliability in a rugged housing
• Provides standard limit-switch mounting hole spacing
• Use with approved intrinsically safety barriers and Banner MAXI-AMP™ model
CI3RC2 current trip point amplifier
• Certified for use in all Classes, Groups, and Divisions of hazardous locations as de-
fined by Article 500 of the National Electrical Code when used with approved I.S.
barriers
• Provides 10 to 30V dc supply voltage with NPN output
• Features a light- or dark-operate selection switch
• Available in opposed, polarized and non-polarized retroreflective, diffuse, conver-
gent, and glass or plastic fiber optic sensing modes
• Ranges up to 60 meters
• Integral 3-pin Mini-style QD fitting; QD cordset required, see Accessories
Sensing Mode Models Range Voltage
OPPOSED
Long-range opposed, 880 nm
Effective Beam: 13 mm (0.5 in)
SMI91EQD Emitter
60 m (200 ft)
10 to 30V dc
SMI91RQD Receiver
Short-range opposed, 880 nm
Effective Beam: 3.5 mm (0.14 in)
SMI91ESRQD Emitter
3 m (10 ft)
SMI91RSRQD Receiver
RETRO
Non-polarized retroreflective, 650 nm
Visible Red
SMI912LVQD
150 mm to 9 m (6
in. to 30 ft) *
10 to 30V dc
P
POLAR RETRO
Polarized retroreflective, 650 nm Visi-
ble Red
SMI912LVAGQD
300 mm to 4.5 m (1
to 15 ft) *
* Performance based on use of a model BRT-3 retroreflector (3-inch diameter). Actual sensing range may be more or less than specified,
depending on the efficiency and reflective area of the retroreflector used.
Sensing Mode Models Range Voltage
DIFFUSE
Long-range diffuse, 880 nm Infrared SMI912DQD 760 mm (30 in)
10 to 30V dc
Short-range diffuse, 880 nm Infrared SMI912DSRQD 380 mm (15 in)
CONVERGENT
VISIBLE RED
Convergent, 650 nm Visible Red SMI912CVQD
Focus at: 38 mm
(1.5 in)
Spot Size at Focus:
1.5 mm (0.06 in)
PLASTIC FIBER
Plastic fiber optic, 650 nm Visible Red SMI912FPQD
See performance
curves
10 to 30V dc
VALU-BEAM SMI912 Series
P/N 03396 Rev. K 4/9/2013