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MINI-BEAM Universal Voltage Series
Universal voltage photoelectric sensors with electromechanical relay output
Printed in USA
P/N 55230L9B
MINI-BEAM Universal Voltage Series Features
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Popular, compact MINI-BEAM package
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Universal supply voltage: 24 to 240V ac, 50/60 Hz; 24 to 240V dc (1.5 watts or
2.5VA maximum)
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Easy-to-operate sensors with few necessary adjustments
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Light/Dark Operate select switch and 15-turn Gain potentiometer are protected
by a gasketed clear acrylic cover
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Multiple sensing modes include: Opposed, Retroreflective, Diffuse, Divergent
and Convergent, plus Glass and Plastic Fiber Optic models
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3-amp SPDT (Single-Pole-Double-Throw) electromechanical relay output
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Exclusive, patented Alignment Indicating Device system (AID™*) lights a rear-
panel-mounted LED indicator whenever the sensor sees a light condition;
superimposed pulse rate indicates received light signal strength
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Wide array of mounting options, including 18 mm in-line thread
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Integral, unterminated cables 2 m (6.5') or 9 m (30') long available
IMPORTANT: SEE SAFETY WARNING ON BACK PAGE
*U.S. Patent no. 4356393
Infrared, 880 nm
Their small effective beam size is ideal for accuracy-dependent applications, particularly
when used with an aperture (see page 10). They have the power to burn through dust
and dirt, and may even sense opaque materials through a thin-walled container.
Models
Range
Cable*
Supply
Voltage
Output
Type
Excess Gain
Beam Pattern
SMU31E
SMU31R
3 m
(10')
E: 2-wire
2 m (6.5')
R: 5-wire
2 m (6.5')
Universal
24 to 240V dc
or
24 to 240V ac
SPDT
Electro-
mechanical
Relay
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
DISTANCE
1000
SMU31E & SMU31R
Opposed Mode
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
100 mm
200 mm
300 mm
100 mm
200 mm
300 mm
0
4.0 in
8.0 in
12.0 in
4.0 in
8.0 in
12.0 in
DISTANCE
SMU31E & SMU31R
Opposed Mode
SMU31EL
SMU31RL
30 m
(100')
Universal
24 to 240V dc
or
24 to 240V ac
30 m
100ft
24 m
80 ft
18 m
60 ft
12 m
40 ft
6 m
20 ft
0
0
250 mm
500 mm
750 mm
250 mm
500 mm
750 mm
0
10.0 in
20.0 in
30.0 in
10.0 in
20.0 in
30.0 in
DISTANCE
SMU31EL & SMU31RL
Opposed Mode
1
10
100
1.0 m
3.3 ft
10 m
33 ft
100 m
330 ft
.1 m
.33 ft
1000
E
X
C
E
S
S
G
A
I
N
DISTANCE
SMU31EL & SMU31RL
Opposed Mode
MINI-BEAM Universal Voltage Series Opposed-Mode Emitters (E) and Receivers (R)
SPDT
Electro-
mechanical
Relay
E: 2-wire
2 m (6.5')
R: 5-wire
2 m (6.5')
*9 m (30') cables are available by adding the suffix “W/30” to the model number of any cabled sensor (e.g., SMU31E W/30).