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VALU-BEAM® Sensors
Rugged, self-contained photoelectric sensors for industrial applications
Printed in USA
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Economy, performance, and durability in a family of rugged,
self-contained sensors for demanding industrial applications
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912 Series sensors have solid-state outputs; models for either
10-30V dc or 24-250V ac operation (pages 4 to 9)
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915 Series sensors have electromechanical relay output; models
for 12-28V ac/dc, 90-130V ac, or 210-250V ac (pages 10 to 13)
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990 Series sensors output to a built-in 6-digit totalizing counter;
operate from both 12-115V dc and 10-250V ac (pages 14 to 17)
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Many models available in opposed, retroreflective, diffuse,
convergent beam, and fiber optic sensing modes
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Highly-visible top-mounted LED output indicator; 912 Series
sensors have Banner's exclusive, patented AID™ indicator system
P/N 32894
VALU-BEAM® Sensors
VALU-BEAMs are a family of rugged, self-contained photoelectric sensors designed for especially demanding industrial applications where economy, performance, and durability are important.
VALU-BEAMs are built in a variety of operating voltages (both dc
and ac) and output types (solid state and electromechanical relay).
SM912 and SM2A912 Series VALU-BEAMs have solid state
outputs and are available in either 10-30V dc-powered or 24-250V
ac-powered models (see specifications, page 4). SMW915,
SMA915, and SMB915 Series VALU-BEAMs have electromechanical relay output and operate from 12-28V ac/dc, 90-130V ac,
or 210 to 250V ac respectively. SMA990 Series VALU-BEAMs
have a built-in 6-digit totalizing counter and operate on 12 to 115V
dc or 10 to 250V ac. A fourth VALU-BEAM line, SMI912 Series
intrinsically safe sensors (low voltage dc sensors having Factory
Mutual approval for use with intrinsic-safe barriers in hazardous
areas) is covered in data sheet P/N 03396 and the Banner catalog.
Powerful, modulated LED light sources give VALU-BEAM sensors greater sensing range than competitive units and a high degree
of immunity to ambient light. All models are totally epoxyencapsulated and housed in molded VALOX® housings for the
ultimate in shock, vibration, moisture, and corrosion resistance.
All VALU-BEAM sensors conform to NEMA standards 1, 2, 3,
3S, 4, 4X, 12, and 13.
VALU-BEAM sensors may be mounted from either the front or the
rear using their two through-mounting holes, or by the outside
threads of their M30x1.5 threaded base (mounting nut supplied),
making them ideal for conveyor and other production line applications. A versatile 2-axis steel accessory mounting bracket (model
SMB900) simplifies mounting and alignment. Model SMB30SM
swivel-mount bracket offers the ultimate in flexibility and convenience. The bases of standard VALU-BEAMs have a 1/2" NPS
integral internal conduit thread, and are supplied with a 6-foot
PVC-covered cable. Models with a NEMA-4 rated quick-disconnect connector (QD models) are available optionally.
All VALU-BEAM sensors have an easily-visible top-mounted red
LED indicator to assist in alignment and system monitoring. On
SMA915, SMB915, SMW915, and SMA990 Series VALUBEAMs, this indicator lights whenever the sensor "sees" its
modulated light source. On SM2A912 Series 2-wire sensors, the
LED lights whenever the load is energized. SM912 Series sensors
have Banner's exclusive, patented "AID" system (Alignment Indicating Device, US patent #4356393) which lights the indicator
LED whenever the sensor "sees" its modulated light source, and
also pulses the LED at a rate proportional to the received light signal
strength. This feature greatly simplifies alignment: in most situations, alignment becomes simply a matter of positioning the sensor
for maximum LED pulse rate.
VALU-BEAMs offer a choice of light or dark operate in the same
sensor. This is done via a rear panel control or, in the relay output
units, by offering both N/O and N/C output relay contacts.
WARNING VALU-BEAM photoelectric presence sensors do NOT include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary
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to allow their use in personnel safety applications. A sensor failure or malfunction can result in either an energized or a de-energized
sensor output condition.
Never use these products as sensing devices for personnel protection. Their use as safety devices may create an unsafe condition which
could lead to serious injury or death.
Only MACHINE-GUARD and PERIMETER-GUARD Systems, and other systems so designated, are designed to meet OSHA and
ANSI machine safety standards for point-of-operation guarding devices. No other Banner sensors or controls are designed to meet these standards, and
they must NOT be used as sensing devices for personnel protection.
WARRANTY: Banner Engineering Corporation warrants its products to be free from defects for one year. Banner Engineering Corporation will repair or replace,
free of charge, any product of its manufacture found to be defective at the time it is returned to the factory during the warranty period. This warranty does not
cover damage or liability for the improper application of Banner products. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty either expressed or implied.
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VALU-BEAM Sensors
*NOTE: Emitter voltage range is 10-250V ac or dc
Series
Model
Sensing Mode
Range Operating Voltage* Page
912 Series
SMA91E & SM91R
SMA91E & SM2A91R
SMA91ESR & SM91RSR
SMA91ESR & SM2A91RSR
Opposed: long range
Opposed: long range
Opposed: short range
Opposed: short range
200 feet
200 feet
10 feet
10 feet
10 to 30V dc*
24 to 250V ac*
10 to 30V dc*
24 to 250V ac*
p. 5
p. 5
p. 5
p. 5
SM912LV
SM2A912LV
SM912LVAG
SM2A912LVAG
Retroreflective: visible beam
Retroreflective: visible beam
Retroreflective: polarized beam
Retroreflective: polarized beam
30 feet
30 feet
15 feet
15 feet
10 to 30V dc
24 to 250V ac
10 to 30V dc
24 to 250V ac
p. 5
p. 5
p. 5
p. 5
SM912D
SM2A912D
SM912DSR
SM2A912DSR
Diffuse (proximity): long range
Diffuse (proximity): long range
Diffuse (proximity): short range
Diffuse (proximity): short range
30 inches
30 inches
15 inches
15 inches
10 to 30V dc
24 to 250V ac
10 to 30V dc
24 to 250V ac
p. 6
p. 6
p. 6
p. 6
SM912CV
SM2A912CV
SM912C
SM2A912C
Convergent beam: visible red
Convergent beam: visible red
Convergent beam: infrared
Convergent beam: infrared
1.5-inch focus
1.5-inch focus
1.5-inch focus
1.5-inch focus
10 to 30V dc
24 to 250V ac
10 to 30V dc
24 to 250V ac
p. 6
p. 6
p. 7
p. 7
SMA91EF & SM91RF
SMA91EF & SM2A91RF
Opposed fiber optic: glass fibers
Opposed fiber optic: glass fibers
see specs
see specs
10 to 30V dc*
24 to 250V ac*
p. 6
p. 6
SM912F
SM2A912F
Fiber optic: glass fibers
Fiber optic: glass fibers
see specs
see specs
10 to 30V dc
24 to 250V ac
p. 7
p. 7
SMA91E & SMW95R
SMA91E & SMA95R
SMA91E & SMB95R
SMA91ESR & SMW95RSR
SMA91ESR & SMA95RSR
SMA91ESR & SMB95RSR
Opposed: long range
Opposed; long range
Opposed: long range
Opposed: short range
Opposed: short range
Opposed: short range
200 feet
200 feet
200 feet
10 feet
10 feet
10 feet
12 to 28V ac/dc*
90 to 130V ac*
210 to 250V ac*
12 to 28V ac/dc*
90 to 130V ac*
210 to 250V ac*
p. 11
p. 11
p. 11
p. 11
p. 11
p. 11
SMW915LV
SMA915LV
SMB915LV
SMW915LVAG
SMA915LVAG
SMB915LVAG
Retroreflective: visible beam
Retroreflective: visible beam
Retroreflective: visible beam
Retroreflective: polarized beam
Retroreflective: polarized beam
Retroreflective: polarized beam
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
15 feet
15 feet
15 feet
12 to 28V ac/dc
90 to 130V ac
210 to 250V ac
12 to 28V ac/dc
90 to 130V ac
210 to 250V ac
p. 11
p. 11
p. 11
p. 11
p. 11
p. 11
SMW915D
SMA915D
SMB915D
SMW915DSR
SMA915DSR
SMB915DSR
Diffuse (proximity): long range
Diffuse (proximity): long range
Diffuse (proximity): long range
Diffuse (proximity): short range
Diffuse (proximity): short range
Diffuse (proximity): short range
30 inches
30 inches
30 inches
15 inches
15 inches
15 inches
12 to 28V ac/dc
90 to 130V ac
210 to 250V ac
12 to 28V ac/dc
90 to 130V ac
210 to 250V ac
p. 12
p. 12
p. 12
p. 12
p. 12
p. 12
SMW915CV
SMA915CV
SMB915CV
Convergent: visible red
Convergent: visible red
Convergent: visible red
1.5-inch focus
1.5-inch focus
1.5-inch focus
12 to 28V ac/dc
90 to 130V ac
210 to 250V ac
p. 12
p. 12
p. 12
SMW915F
SMA915F
SMB915F
Fiber optic: glass fibers
Fiber optic: glass fibers
Fiber optic: glass fibers
see specs
see specs
see specs
12 to 28V ac/dc
90 to 130V ac
210 to 250V ac
p. 13
p. 13
p. 13
SMW915FP
SMA915FP
SMB915FP
Fiber optic: plastic fibers
Fiber optic: plastic fibers
Fiber optic: plastic fibers
see specs
see specs
see specs
12 to 28V ac/dc
90 to 130V ac
210 to 250V ac
p. 13
p. 13
p. 13
SMA91E & SMA99R
SMA91ESR & SMA99RSR
Opposed: long range
Opposed: narrow beam
200 feet*
10 feet*
SMA990LV
SMA990LVAG
SMA990LT
Retroreflective: visible beam
Retroreflective: polarized beam
Retroreflective: infrared beam
(used for "people counting")
30 feet
15 feet
30 feet
SMA990CV
Convergent beam: visible red
1.5-inch focus
p. 16
SMA990F
SMA990FP
Fiber optic: glass fibers
Fiber optic: plastic fibers
see specs
see specs
p. 17
p. 16
Sensors with
infinite-life
solid-state output
relay
915 Series
Sensors with
SPDT
electromechanical
output relay
990 Series
Sensors with
built-in 6-digit
totalizing counter
All 990 Series
sensors operate
from 10 to 250V ac
or 12 to 115V dc
p. 15
p. 15
p. 15
p. 15
p. 16
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VALU-BEAM 912 Series Sensors
dc sensor specifications
ac sensor specifications
SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 to 30V dc at 20mA, exclusive of load
(except for SMA91E, ESR, and EF emitters, which operate from 10 to
250V ac or dc, 10mA max.).
OUTPUT CONFIGURATION: one current sourcing (PNP) and one
current sinking (NPN) open-collector transistor.
SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 24 to 250V ac (50/60Hz), except for SMA91E,
ESR, and EF emitters, which operate from 10 to 250V ac or dc.
OUTPUT RATING: 250mA continuous, each output. Off-state
leakage current less than 10 microamps. Output saturation voltage:
for PNP output,