MINI-BEAM® DC Voltage Series Sensor
Datasheet
Self-contained photoelectric sensors
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10 to 30 V DC with bipolar NPN/PNP outputs
Signal strength or output indicator
2 m or 9 m integral cable, or Euro-style quick-disconnect fitting
18 mm threaded lens mount on some models
WARNING:
• Do not use this device for personnel protection
• Using this device for personnel protection could result in serious injury or death.
• This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in
personnel safety applications. A device failure or malfunction can cause either an energized (on) or deenergized (off) output condition.
Models
Integral 2 m (6.5 ft) unterminated cable models are listed.
• To order the 9 m (30 ft) PVC cable model, add the suffix "W/30" to the cabled model number. For example, SM31EW/30.
• To order the 4-pin M12/Euro-style QD models, add the suffix “QD” to the model number. For example, SM31EQD.
• To order the 150 mm (6 in) cable with QD, add the suffix “QDP” to the model number. For example, SM31EQDP.
• To order a 0.3 ms response time model, add the suffix “MHS” to the model number. For example, SM31EMHS.
Range
Sensing Mode
Opposed Emitter
Opposed Receiver
OPPOSED
Opposed Emitter - Long Range
Opposed Receiver - Long Range
Opposed Emitter - Clear Plastic Detection
OPPOSED
Opposed Receiver - Clear Plastic Detection
LED
Model
SM31E
3 m (10 ft)
Infrared, 880 nm
30 m (100 ft)
SM31R
SM31EL
SM31RL
SM31EPD
0 to 300 mm (0 to 12 in) Actual range varies,
depending on the light transmission
properties of the plastic material being
sensed.
SM31RPD
Non-Polarized Retroreflective
5 m (15 ft)
Polarized Retroreflective
55 mm to 2 m (2 in to 7 ft)
SM312LVAG
Extended-Range Polarized Retroreflective
10 mm to 3 m (0.4 in to 10 ft)
SM312LP
380 mm (15 in)
SM312D
300 mm (12 in)
SM312DBZ
Visible red, 650 nm
SM312LV
RETRO
P
POLAR RETRO
Diffuse
DIFFUSE
Divergent Diffuse
130 mm (5 in)
16 mm (0.65 in) Focus
Convergent
CONVERGENT
Original Document
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43 mm (1.7 in) Focus
SM312W
Infrared, 880 nm
SM312C
SM312C2
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Sensing Mode
Range
LED
Model
16 mm (0.65 in) Focus
SM312CV
Visible red, 650 nm
43 mm (1.7 in) Focus
CONVERGENT
16 mm (0.65 in) Focus
SM312CVB
Visible blue, 475 nm
49 mm (1.9 in) Focus
CONVERGENT
16 mm (0.65 in) Focus
SM312CV2B
SM312CVG
Visible green, 525 nm
49 mm (1.9 in) Focus
CONVERGENT
SM312CV2
Glass Fiber Optic
GLASS FIBER
Range varies, depending on sensing mode
and fiber optics used.
Plastic Fiber Optic
PLASTIC FIBER
Special High-Power Option Plastic Fiber
Optic
SM312CV2G
Infrared, 880 nm
SM312F
Visible red, 650 nm
SM312FV
Visible blue, 475 nm
SM312FVB
Visible green, 525 nm
SM312FVG
Visible red, 650 nm
SM312FP
Visible blue, 475 nm
SM312FPB
Visible green, 525 nm
SM312FPG
Visible red, 650 nm
SM312FPH
Overview
1. Adjustment Indicator Device (AID)
2. Gain (sensitivity) adjustment screw
3. Light/dark operate select switch
1
Adjust clockwise for light operate (outputs conduct when sensing light is
received) and counterclockwise for dark operate (outputs conduct when
sensing light is not received).
2
3
Wiring Diagrams
Emitters with Attached Cable
All Other Models with Attached Cable
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Load
Load
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Emitters with Quick Disconnect (4-pin Euro-Style)
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All Other Models with Quick Disconnect (4-pin Euro-Style)
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Load
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The output type for all models is Bipolar NPN/PNP; load 150 mA max., each output.
Sensor Mounting and Alignment
MINI-BEAM sensors perform most reliably if they are properly aligned and securely mounted.
For maximum mechanical stability, mount MINI-BEAM sensors through 18 mm diameter holes by their threaded barrel (where
available), or use a mounting bracket. A complete selection of mounting brackets is available. Visit http://
www.bannerengineering.com or contact Banner Engineering for information on mounting options.
Begin with line-of-sight positioning of the MINI-BEAM sensor to its emitter (opposed-mode sensing) or to its target (all other
sensing modes). When using a retroreflective sensor, the target is the retroreflector (“retro target”). For diffuse or convergent
sensing modes, the target is the object to be detected.
Apply power to the sensor (and to the emitter, if using the opposed mode). Advance the 15-turn Gain control to maximum
(clockwise end of rotation) using a small flat-blade screwdriver. The Gain control is clutched at both ends to avoid damage and will
“free-wheel” when either endpoint is reached.
If the MINI-BEAM sensor is receiving its light signal, the red LED Alignment indicator will be ON and flashing at a rate proportional
to the signal strength (faster = more signal). Move the sensor (or retro target, if applicable) up-down-right-left (including angular
rotation) to find the center of the movement zone within which the LED indicator remains ON. Reducing the Gain setting reduces
the size of the movement zone for more precise alignment.
Repeat the alignment motions after each Gain reduction. When optimum alignment is achieved, mount sensor(s) (and the retro
target, if applicable) solidly in that position. Increase the Gain to maximum.
Test the sensor by placing the object to be detected in the sensing position, then removing it. The Alignment indicator LED should
come ON when the sensing beam is established (Light condition) or be ON when the beam is broken (Dark condition). If the
Alignment indicator LED stays ON for both sensing conditions, consider the following tips for each sensing mode.
Opposed Mode Alignment
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Flooding occurs when a portion of the sensing beam passes
around the object to be sensed. Burn-through occurs when a
portion of the emitter’s light energy passes through a thin or
translucent object, and is sensed by the receiver.
To correct either problem, do one or more of the following to
reduce the light energy:
• Reduce the Gain adjustment on the receiver
• Add an aperture to one or both lenses (MINI-BEAM
apertures, available from Banner, fit neatly inside the
lens assembly)
• Intentionally misalign the emitter and receiver
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Light condition: sensor output is
ON when there is no object in the
beam
Dark condition: sensor output is ON
when there is an object in the beam
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Diffuse Mode Alignment
If the Alignment LED does not go OFF when the object is
removed from the beam, the sensor is probably detecting light
reflected from some background object. To remedy this
problem:
• Reduce the reflectivity of the background by painting
the surface(s) flat-black, scuffing any shiny surface, or
drilling a large hole, directly opposite the diffuse sensor
• Move the sensor closer to the object to be detected and
reduce the Gain adjustment. Rule of thumb for diffuse
sensing: The distance to the nearest background object
should be at least three times the sensing distance
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Note:
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Light condition: sensor output is
ON when there is no object in the
beam
Dark condition: sensor output is ON
when there is an object in the beam
Retroreflective Mode Alignment
A highly reflective object may reflect enough light back to a
retroreflective sensor to allow that object to slip through the
beam, without being detected. This problem is called proxing,
and the following methods may be used to correct it:
• Position the sensor and retro target so the beam will not
strike a shiny surface perpendicular to the sensor lens
• Reduce the Gain adjustment
• Add a polarizing filter (for model SM312LV)
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Light condition: sensor output is
ON when there is no object in the
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Dark condition: sensor output is ON
when there is an object in the beam
Convergent Mode Alignment
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The sensing energy of a convergent mode sensor is
concentrated at the specified focus point. Convergent mode
sensors are less sensitive to background reflections, compared
with diffuse mode sensors. However, if background reflections
are a problem:
• Skew the sensor position at a 10° to 25° angle to
eliminate direct reflections from shiny background
surfaces
• Reduce the reflectivity of the background by painting
the surface(s) flat-black, scuffing any shiny surface, or
drilling a large hole, directly opposite the sensor
• Reduce the Gain adjustment
Note:
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Light condition: sensor output is
ON when there is no object in the
beam
Dark condition: sensor output is ON
when there is an object in the beam
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Installing Plastic Fibers on a MINI-BEAM
Follow these instructions to install plastic fibers into your sensor. MINI-BEAMS may have either a fiber gripper or a clamp screw.
MINI-BEAM and ECONO-BEAM sensors for use with plastic fiber optic assemblies include sensors with the letters FP in their
model number.
MINI-BEAM "FP1" Sensor
Gripper
Unlock
Lock
Adapters for
0.25- and 0.5-mm fibers
Slide Fibers & Bushings
into Ports
Trimmed fiber
control ends
Sensor Face
Fiber Bushings
(supplied with fiber)
Tighten Clamp Screw
to Secure Fiber
Sensor Face
Plastic fiber
Receiver port
Plastic fiber
Emitter port
0.25"
Unterminated Plastic Fibers
Figure 1. MINI-BEAM with fiber grippers
Figure 2. MINI-BEAM with clamp screws
1. Prepare the sensor ends of the fibers (see Cut the Plastic Fiber on p. 5).
2. Prepare the sensor for the fibers.
• For models with a fiber gripper: Unlock the fiber gripper as shown in the figure and apply the appropriate fiber adaptors
to the fiber, if needed.
• For models with a clamp screw: Loosen the clamp screw on the sensor face.
3. Insert the plastic fibers.
• For models with a fiber gripper: Gently insert the prepared fiber ends into the ports as far as they will go.
• For models with a clamp screw: Align the fiber ends flush with the ends of the bushings as shown. Hold the bushings to
the fibers and slide both into the sensor ports. Push the fiber an additional 1 inch through the bushing.
4. Lock in the fibers.
• For models with a fiber gripper: Slide the fiber gripper back to lock, as shown in the figure.
• For models with a clamp screw: Tighten the clamp screw to secure the fibers.
Cut the Plastic Fiber
An unterminated plastic fiber is designed to be cut by the customer to the length required for the application. To facilitate cutting, a
Banner model PFC-4 cutting device is supplied with this fiber.
1. Locate the non-terminated end, and determine the length of fiber required for
the application.
2. Lift the top of the cutter to open the cutting ports.
3. Insert the non-terminated end through one of the four large cutting ports on the
PFC-4 cutter so that the excess fiber protrudes from the back of the cutter.
4. Double-check the fiber length, and close the cutter until the fiber is cut.
5. Gently wipe the cut ends of the fiber with a clean, dry cloth to remove any
contamination.
Note: Do not use solvents or abrasives on any exposed optical
fiber. Do not use a cutting port more than once. The blade may
tend to dull after one cut.
Installing the Glass Fibers in MINI-BEAMs
Retaining Clip
O-ring
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1. Install the O-ring (supplied with the fiber) on each fiber end, as shown in the drawing.
2. While pressing the fiber ends firmly into the ports on the sensor front, slide the U-shaped retaining clip (supplied with the
sensor) into the slot in the sensor's barrel, until it snaps into place.
Specifications
Supply Voltage and Current
10 to 30 V DC (10% maximum ripple) at less than 25 mA (exclusive of load)
Environmental Rating
Meets NEMA standards 1, 2, 3, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, 12, and 13; IEC IP67.
Supply Protection Circuitry
Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages
Connections
PVC-jacketed 4-conductor 2 m (6.5 ft) or 9 m (30 ft) cables, or 4-pin M12/
Euro-style male QD fitting; QD cables available separately
Output Configuration
Bipolar: One current sourcing (PNP) and one current sinking (NPN) open
collector transistor
Output Rating
150 mA maximum each output at 25 °C, derated to 100 mA at 70 °C (derate
≈ 1 mA per °C)
OFF State Leakage Current: less than 1 microamp
Output Saturation Voltage (PNP Output): less than 1 V at 10 mA, less than 2
V at 150 mA
Output Saturation Voltage (NPN Output): less than 200 millivolts at 10 mA,
less than 1 V at 150 mA
Output Protection Circuitry
Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or
short-circuit of outputs
Operating Conditionsperating Conditions
–20 °C to +70 °C (–4 °F to +158 °F)
90% at +50 °C maximum relative humidity (non-condensing)
Application Note
The NPN (current sinking) output of dc MINI-BEAM sensors is directly
compatible as an input to Banner logic modules, including all non-amplified
MAXI-AMP and MICRO-AMP modules. MINI-BEAMs are TTL compatible.
Required Overcurrent Protection
Output Response Time
Sensors will respond to either a “light” or “dark” signal of 1 millisecond or
longer duration, 500 Hz maximum. Modification for 0.3 millisecond response
is available (MHS-suffix models; these models also feature reduced
sensitivity range and reduced repeatability.)
Note: Outputs are non-conducting during 100
millisecond delay on power-up.
Repeatability
Opposed: 0.14 milliseconds
Non-Polarized and Polarized Retro, Diffuse, Convergent, Glass Fiber Optic,
and Plastic Fiber Optic: 0.3 milliseconds
WARNING: Electrical connections must be
made by qualified personnel in accordance with
local and national electrical codes and
regulations.
Overcurrent protection is required to be provided by end product
application per the supplied table.
Overcurrent protection may be provided with external fusing or via Current
Limiting, Class 2 Power Supply.
Supply wiring leads < 24 AWG shall not be spliced.
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Supply Wiring (AWG)
Required Overcurrent Protection (Amps)
20
5.0
22
3.0
24
2.0
26
1.0
28
0.8
30
0.5
Response time and repeatability specifications are independent
of signal strength.
Adjustments
Light/Dark Operate Select switch
15-turn slotted brass screw Gain (sensitivity) adjustment potentiometer
(clutched at both ends of travel)
Located on the rear panel, protected by a gasketed, clear acrylic cover.
Indicators
Patented Alignment Indicator Device system (AID™, US patent #4356393)
lights a rear-panel-mounted LED indicator when the sensor sees light. Its
pulse rate is proportional to the light signal strength (the stronger the signal,
the faster the pulse rate).
Certifications
Construction
Reinforced thermoplastic polyester housing, totally encapsulated, o-ring
sealing, acrylic lenses, stainless steel screws
Performance Curves for SM31Ex Emitter and SM31Rx Receiver Models
1000
SM31E & SM31R
SMA31E & SM2A31R
12.0 in
200 mm
Opposed Mode
8.0 in
100 mm
4.0 in
0
0
100 mm
4.0 in
200 mm
8.0 in
300 mm
12.0 in
0.6 m
2 ft
1.2 m
4 ft
1.8 m
6 ft
2.4 m
8 ft
3.0 m
10 ft
Distance
Effective Beam: 3.5 mm
6
SM31E & SM31R
SMA31E & SM2A31R
Excess Gain
300 mm
0
Beam Pattern for SM31EL/RL
Opposed Mode
100
1000
750 mm
SM31EL & SM31RL
SMA31EL & SM2A31RL
30.0 in
500 mm
Opposed Mode
20.0 in
250 mm
10.0 in
0
10
1
.01 m
.033 ft
.10 m
.33 ft
Distance
1.0 m
3.3 ft
10 m
33 ft
0
250 mm
10.0 in
500 mm
20.0 in
750 mm
30.0 in
0
6m
20 ft
12 m
40 ft
Excess Gain Curve for
SM31EL/RL
18 m
60 ft
24 m
80 ft
30 m
100ft
Distance
SM31EL & SM31RL
SMA31EL & SM2A31RL
Opposed Mode
Excess Gain
Excess Gain Curve for
SM31E/R
Beam Pattern for SM31E/R
100
10
1
0.1 m
0.33 ft
1.0 m
3.3 ft
10 m
33 ft
100 m
330 ft
Distance
Effective Beam: 13 mm
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Performance Curves for the SM312Lx Retroreflective Models
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312LVxx
Beam Pattern for SM312LVxx
1.0 in
0
0
25 mm
1.0 in
With BRT-3 Reflector
50 mm
2.0 in
75 mm
60 mm
Retroreflective Mode
100
1m
3 ft
2m
6 ft
3m
9 ft
4m
12 ft
20 mm
0.8 in
40 mm
1.6 in
With BRT-3 Reflector
0
10 m
33 ft
.6 m
2 ft
1.2 m
4 ft
1.8 m
6 ft
2.4 m
8 ft
100
With BRT-3 Reflector
10
2.4 in
1
.01 m
0.03 ft
3.0 m
20 ft
Distance
Distance
0.1 m
0.3 ft
1m
3 ft
10 m
30 ft
Distance
SM312LVAG
SM2A312LVAG
3.0 in
Retroreflective Mode
2.0 in
25 mm
1.0 in
0
0
25 mm
1.0 in
50 mm
2.0 in
With BRT-3 Reflector
75 mm
1.2 m
4 ft
1.8 m
6 ft
2.4 m
8 ft
Excess Gain
50 mm
.6 m
2 ft
1.0 m
3.3 ft
1.6 in
1000
SM312LVAG
SM2A312LVAG
0
.10 m
.33 ft
SM312LP
SM2A312LP
Retroreflective Mode
0
60 mm
1
.01 m
.033 ft
5m
15 ft
2.4 in
0.8 in
0
10
Distance
75 mm
40 mm
20 mm
With BRT-3 Reflector
3.0 in
0
SM312LP
SM2A312LP
Retroreflective Mode
Excess Gain
2.0 in
Retroreflective Mode
25 mm
SM312LV
SM2A312LV
3.0 in
Excess Gain
50 mm
1000
1000
SM312LV
SM2A312LV
75 mm
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312LP
Beam Pattern for SM312LP
Retroreflective Mode
100
With BRT-3 Reflector
10
3.0 in
1
.01 m
.033 ft
3.0 m
10 ft
Distance
.10 m
.33 ft
1.0 m
3.3 ft
10 m
33 ft
Distance
Performance Curves for the SM312Dx and SM312W Diffuse Models
1000
SM312D, SM2A312D
SM312D, SM2A312D
Diffuse Mode
0.6 in
10 mm
0.4 in
5 mm
0.2 in
0
0
5 mm
0.2 in
10 mm
0.4 in
15 mm
0.6 in
0
75 mm
3.0 in
150 mm
6.0 in
225 mm
9.0 in
Diffuse Mode
100
Excess Gain
15 mm
1
1 mm
.04 in
300 mm 375 mm
12.0 in 15.0 in
Distance
0.4 in
5 mm
0.2 in
0
5 mm
0.2 in
10 mm
0.4 in
15 mm
0.6 in
0
75 mm
3.0 in
150 mm
6.0 in
225 mm
9.0 in
Distance
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Diffuse Mode
100 mm
4 in
1000 mm
40 in
1000
15.0 mm
0.6 in
7.5 mm
0.3 in
0
7.5 mm
0.3 in
15.0 mm
0.6 in
22.5 mm
0.9 in
0
25 mm
1.0 in
50 mm
2.0 in
75 mm
3.0 in
Distance
SM312W
SM2A312W
0.9 in
100 mm 125 mm
4.0 in
5.0 in
Diffuse Mode
100
10
1
1 mm
.04 in
10 mm
.4 in
100 mm
4 in
1000 mm
40 in
Distance
1000
SM312DBZ
SM2A312DBZ
0.6 in
10 mm
0
10 mm
.4 in
Distance
300 mm 375 mm
12.0 in 15.0 in
Diffuse Mode
100
Excess Gain
SM312DBZ, SM2A312DBZ
Diffuse Mode
15 mm
SM312W, SM2A312W
22.5 mm
0
10
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312W
Beam Pattern for SM312W
Excess Gain
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312Dx
Beam Pattern for SM312Dx
10
1
1 mm
.04 in
10 mm
.40 in
100 mm
4.0 in
1000 mm
40 in
Distance
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Performance Curves for the SM312Cx Convergent Models
SM312C,
SM2A312C
0.15"
2.5 mm
0.10"
1.2 mm
0.05"
0
0
1.2 mm
0.05"
2.5 mm
0.10"
3.8 mm
Convergent Mode
100
Excess Gain
Convergent Mode
25 mm
(1")
50 mm
(2")
75 mm
(3")
10
1.2 mm
0.05"
0
0
1.2 mm
0.05"
2.5 mm
0.10"
3.8 mm
0.15"
Excess Gain
0.10"
75 mm
(3")
100 mm
(4")
1000
2.5 mm
50 mm
(2")
10 mm
(0.4")
1.0 mm
0.04"
2.0 mm
0.08"
1000 mm
(40")
7.5 mm
(0.3")
15 mm
(0.6")
Convergent Mode
2.0 mm
100
22.5 mm
(0.9")
1
1 mm
(0.04")
Distance
10 mm
(0.4")
100 mm
(4")
Convergent Mode
SM312CV2
SM2A312CV2
0.08"
Convergent Mode
0
1.0 mm
0.04"
2.0 mm
0.08"
3.0 mm
0.12"
0
25 mm
(1")
50 mm
(2")
75 mm
(3")
100
10
1
1 mm
(0.04")
100 mm 125 mm
(5")
(4")
Distance
Distance
1000 mm
(40")
0.12"
0.04"
1000 mm
(40")
100 mm
(4")
1000
SM312CV2, SM2A312CV2
0
100 mm 125 mm
(5")
(4")
10 mm
(0.4")
Distance
1.0 mm
10
10
1
1 mm
(0.04")
30 mm 37.5 mm
(1.2")
(1.5")
Distance
3.0 mm
100
0.12"
0
SM312C2
SM2A312C2
0.15"
Convergent Mode
25 mm
(1")
0
Distance
SM312C2, SM2A312C2
0
0.04"
3.0 mm
1
1 mm
(0.04")
100 mm 125 mm
(4")
(5")
Convergent Mode
0.08"
0
Distance
3.8 mm
2.0 mm
SM312CV
SM2A312CV
0.12"
Convergent Mode
1.0 mm
0.15"
0
1000
SM312CV, SM2A312CV
3.0 mm
Excess Gain
1000
SM312C, SM2A312C
3.8 mm
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312CV
Beam Pattern for SM312CV
Excess Gain
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312C
Beam Pattern for SM312C
10 mm
(0.4")
100 mm
(4")
1000 mm
(40")
Distance
Performance is based on a 90% reflectance white test card.
0.80 mm
0.030"
0.40 mm
0.015"
0
0
0.40 mm
0.015"
0.80 mm
0.030"
1.20 mm
0.045"
0
7.5 mm
(0.3")
15 mm
(0.6")
22.5 mm
(0.9")
1000
Convergent Mode
100
10
100 mm
(4")
0
0
1.0 mm
0.04"
2.0 mm
0.08"
3.0 mm
0.12"
25 mm
(1")
50 mm
(2")
75 mm
(3")
Distance
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Convergent Mode
100 mm 125 mm
(4")
(5")
Excess Gain
0.04"
0
SM312CV2B
0.08"
1.0 mm
0.40 mm
0.015 in
0
0.40 mm
0.015 in
0.80 mm
0.030 in
7.5 mm
0.3 in
15 mm
0.6 in
22.5 mm
0.9 in
1
1 mm
.04 in
10 mm
.4 in
Distance
100 mm
4 in
1000 mm
40 in
30 mm
1.2 in
1
1 mm
.04 in
37.5 mm
1.5 in
0
1.0 mm
0.04 in
2.0 mm
0.08 in
3.0 mm
0.12 in
25 mm
1 in
50 mm
2 in
75 mm
3 in
Distance
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40 in
SM312CV2G
0.08 in
0.04 in
0
100 mm
4 in
Distance
0.12 in
Convergent Mode
2.0 mm
10 mm
.4 in
1000
SM312CV2G
3.0 mm
0
10
10
Distance
1.0 mm
100
Convergent Mode
100
0.045 in
0
1000 mm
(40")
0.12"
Convergent Mode
2.0 mm
0.030 in
Distance
1000
3.0 mm
0.80 mm
1.20 mm
10 mm
(0.4")
SM312CVG,
SM2A312CVG
0.045 in
Convergent Mode
0
1
1 mm
(0.04")
30 mm 37.5 mm
(1.2")
(1.5")
Distance
SM312CV2B
1000
SM312CVG, SM2A312CVG
1.20 mm
SM312CVB
Excess Gain
0.045"
Convergent Mode
Excess Gain
SM312CVB
1.20 mm
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312CVG
Beam Pattern for SM312CVG
100 mm 125 mm
4 in
5 in
Convergent Mode
Excess Gain
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312CVB
Beam Pattern for SM312CVB
100
10
1
1 mm
.04 in
10 mm
.4 in
100 mm
4 in
1000 mm
40 in
Distance
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MINI-BEAM® DC Voltage Series Sensor
Performance Curves for the SM312F Glass Fiber Optic Models
Diffuse Mode
Opposed Mode
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312F
Beam Pattern for SM312F
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312F
Beam Pattern for SM312F
1000
1000
BT13S
0
BT23S
0.65 mm
0.025 in
1.3 mm
0.050 in
1.9 mm
0.075 in
0
7.5 mm
0.3 in
15 mm
0.6 in
22.5 mm
0.9 in
30 mm
1.2 in
50 mm
1 in
0
BT13S Fiber
1
1 mm
.04 in
37.5 mm
1.5 in
Distance
10 mm
.4 in
100 mm
4 in
2 in
25 mm
BT23S Fiber
10
IT13S
1 in
50 mm
2 in
75 mm
3 in
0
100 mm
4 in
200 mm
8 in
300 mm
12 in
Diffuse Mode
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312FV
BT13S
0
BT23S
0.65 mm
0.025 in
1.30 mm
0.050 in
1.95 mm
0.075 in
0
5 mm
0.2 in
10 mm
0.4 in
15 mm
0.6 in
20 mm
0.8 in
10
0
1.0 mm
0.04"
2.0 mm
0.08"
3.0 mm
0.12"
8 mm
(0.3")
16 mm
(0.6")
24 mm
(0.9")
32 mm
(1.2")
Diffuse Mode
Excess Gain
0.04"
BT23S
BT13S
0
SM312FVB
1 in
50 mm
2 in
75 mm
3 in
0
50 mm
2 in
100 mm
4 in
BT23S Fiber
BT13S Fiber
40 mm
(1.5")
Distance
1 mm
(0.04")
10 mm
(0.40")
IT23S Fiber
10
IT13S Fiber
1
1 mm
.04 in
200 mm 250 mm
8 in
10 in
10 mm
.40 in
100 mm
4.0 in
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312FVG
1000
SM312FVG
3.0 mm
Diffuse Mode
0.08 in
0.04 in
0
BT23S
1.0 mm
0.04 in
2.0 mm
0.08 in
3.0 mm
0.12 in
0
100 mm
(4")
8 mm
0.3 in
SM312FVG
0.12 in
BT13S
16 mm
0.6 in
24 mm
0.9 in
32 mm
1.2 in
Diffuse Mode
100
BT23S Fiber
10
BT13S Fiber
1
.1 mm
.004 in
40 mm
1.5 in
1 mm
.04 in
Distance
Distance
1000 mm
40 in
Distance
1.0 mm
10
100
Beam Pattern for SM312FVG
0
1
0.1 mm
(0.004")
150 mm
6 in
Opposed Mode
Distance
2.0 mm
100
0
IT23S
25 mm
100 mm
4 in
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312FVB
0.08"
1.0 mm
0
10 mm
.40 in
0.12"
Diffuse Mode
2.0 mm
1 mm
.04 in
1000
SM312FVB
3.0 mm
BT23S Fiber
SM312FV
SM2A312FV
2 in
IT13S
Distance
Beam Pattern for SM312FVB
10 m
33 ft
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312FV
1 in
0
Distance
1m
3.3 ft
3 in
Opposed Mode
25 mm
BT13S Fiber
25 mm
1.0 in
SM312FV, SM2A312FV
50 mm
100
1
.1 mm
.004 in
.1 m
.33 ft
Distance
Beam Pattern for SM312FV
75 mm
Diffuse Mode
Excess Gain
0.025 in
0
IT23S
Fibers
1000
SM312FV
SM2A312FV
0.050 in
0.65 mm
IT13S
Fibers
Opposed Mode
0.075 in
1.30 mm
IT23S Fibers
w/L9 lenses
10
1
.01 m
.033 ft
400 mm 500 mm
16 in
20 in
1000
SM312FV, SM2A312FV
Diffuse Mode
1.95 mm
Opposed Mode
Glass Fibers
100
Distance
Distance
Beam Pattern for SM312FV
0
IT23S
25 mm
1000 mm
40 in
SM312F, SM2A312F
3 in
Opposed Mode
Excess Gain
100
0.025 in
Excess Gain
0.65 mm
0
Diffuse Mode
Glass Fibers
0.050 in
SM312F, SM2A312F
75 mm
Excess Gain
1.3 mm
SM312F, SM2A312F
0.075 in
SM312F, SM2A312F
Diffuse Mode
Excess Gain
1.9 mm
10 mm
.40 in
100 mm
4 in
Distance
Performance Curves for the SM312FP Plastic Fiber Models
Diffuse Mode
Opposed Mode
1000
SM312FP/SM2A312FP
SM312FP
SM2A312FP
45 mm
2.5 mm
0.10 in
30 mm
1.2 mm
0.05 in
Diffuse Mode
Plastic Fibers
Diffuse Mode
0
0
PBT46U
PBT26U
1.2 mm
0.05 in
2.5 mm
0.01 in
3.8 mm
0.015 in
0
7.5 mm
0.3 in
15 mm
0.6 in
22.5 mm
0.9 in
Distance
P/N 69943 Rev. G
30 mm
1.2 in
37.5 mm
1.5 in
Excess Gain
0.15 in
3.8 mm
100
10
PBT26U Fiber
1
.1 mm
.004 in
1 mm
.04 in
10 mm
.4 in
Distance
1000
SM312FP/SM2A312FP
1.2 in
100 mm
4 in
0.6 in
0
PIT46U
PIT26U
0
15 mm
0.6 in
30 mm
1.2 in
45 mm
1.8 in
0
25 mm
1 in
SM312FP
SM2A312FP
1.8 in
Opposed Mode
15 mm
PBT46U Fiber
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312FP
Beam Pattern for SM312FP
50 mm
2 in
75 mm
3 in
Distance
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4 in
5 in
Opposed Mode
Plastic Fibers
100
Excess Gain
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312FP
Beam Pattern for SM312FP
PIT46U Fiber
10
PIT26U Fiber
1
1 mm
.04 in
10 mm
.40 in
100 mm
4.0 in
1000 mm
40 in
Distance
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1000
SM312FPB
2.0 mm
0.08"
1.0 mm
0.04"
0
0
PBT46U
1.0 mm
0.04"
2.0 mm
0.08"
3.0 mm
3.0 mm
Diffuse Mode
Plastic Fiber
100
0.12"
0
4 mm
(0.15")
8 mm
(0.30")
12 mm
(0.45")
16 mm
(0.60")
2.0 mm
0.08 in
1.0 mm
0.04 in
0
PBT46U
1.0 mm
0.04 in
2.0 mm
0.08 in
3.0 mm
1
0.1 mm
(0.004")
20 mm
(0.75")
1 mm
(0.04")
Distance
10 mm
(0.4")
100 mm
(4")
Distance
SM312FPG
0.12 in
Diffuse Mode
0
PBT46U Fiber
10
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312FPG
1000
SM312FPG
SM312FPB
0.12"
Diffuse Mode
Excess Gain
3.0 mm
Beam Pattern for SM312FPG
Diffuse Mode
Plastic Fiber
100
Excess Gain
Excess Gain Curve for
SM312FPB
Beam Pattern for SM312FPB
PBT46U Fiber
10
0.12 in
0
4 mm
0.15 in
8 mm
0.30 in
12 mm
0.45 in
16 mm
0.60 in
1
.1 mm
.004 in
20 mm
0.75 in
Distance
1 mm
.04 in
10 mm
.4 in
100 mm
4 in
Distance
Dimensions
Cabled Models
(Suffix E, EL, EPD, R, RL, RPD, LV, LVAG, LP, LPC, D, C, C2,
CV, CV2, CVG, CV2G, CVB, CV2B, CVW )
3.2 mm (0.13”)
Divergent Diffuse Models
(Suffix DBZ and W)
3 mm dia Clearance (2)
12.2 mm (0.48”)
Bezel
30.7 mm
(1.21”)
24.1 mm
(0.95”)
18.0 mm (0.71”)
3 mm dia Clearance (2)
M18 × 1 × 15 mm Thread
(Mounting nut supplied)
2 m (6.5’) Cable
Mounting peg
(6.3 mm dia × 2.5 mm)
19.1 mm (0.75”)
39.1 mm
(1.54”)
53.3 mm (2.10”)
13.2 mm (0.52”)
27.4 mm (1.08”)
Glass Fiber Models
(Suffix F, FV, FVB, FVG, FVW)
Plastic Fiber Models
(Suffix FP, FPB, FPG, FPH, FPW)
3.2 mm (0.13”)
M18 x 1 x 19 mm Thread
(Mounting Nut Supplied)
30.7 mm
(1.21”)
12.2 mm (0.48”)
24.1 mm
(0.95”)
3 mm dia clearance (2)
Fiber
Optic
Fitting
Fiber Optic Fitting
2 m (6.5’) Cable
Mounting Peg
(6.3 mm dia × 2.5 mm)
57.5 mm (2.27")
22.3 mm
(0.88”)
19.1 mm
(0.75”)
31.2 mm (1.23")
42.1 mm
(1.66”)
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16.2 mm
(0.64”)
P/N 69943 Rev. G
MINI-BEAM® DC Voltage Series Sensor
QD Models
12 mm Thread
Quick-disconnect
20.0 mm
(0.79”)
Accessories
4-Pin Euro-Style Cordsets
4-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets—Single Ended
Model
Length
Style
MQDC-406
2 m (6.56 ft)
MQDC-415
5 m (16.4 ft)
MQDC-430
9 m (29.5 ft)
MQDC-450
15 m (49.2 ft)
MQDC-406RA
2 m (6.56 ft)
MQDC-415RA
5 m (16.4 ft)
MQDC-430RA
9 m (29.5 ft)
Dimensions
44 Typ.
Straight
M12 x 1
ø 14.5
3
4
1 = Brown
2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black
30 Typ.
[1.18"]
15 m (49.2 ft)
2
1
32 Typ.
[1.26"]
Right-Angle
MQDC-450RA
Pinout (Female)
M12 x 1
ø 14.5 [0.57"]
Mounting Brackets
SMB46L
•
Right-angle
•
L bracket
•
14-ga. 316 stainless steel
SMB46S
•
Right-angle
•
S bracket
•
14-ga. 316 stainless steel
54
65
Hole center spacing: A = 16.0
Hole center spacing: A = 16.0
A
SMB46U
•
Right-angle
•
U bracket for sensor
protection
•
14-ga. 316 stainless steel
70
B
54
Hole center spacing: A = 16.0
Hole size: A = 16.5 × 18.7, B = 34.0 ×
13.0
A
65
SMB18A
•
Right-angle mounting
bracket with a curved slot
for versatile orientation
•
12-ga. stainless steel
•
18 mm sensor mounting
hole
•
Clearance for M4 (#8)
hardware
65
16
54
Hole size: A = 16.5 × 18.7, B = 34.0 ×
10.0
Hole size: A = 16.5 × 18.7
27
27
A
B
30
C
A
41
B
46
Hole center spacing: A to B = 24.2
Hole size: A = ø 4.6, B = 17.0 × 4.6, C = ø 18.5
P/N 69943 Rev. G
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SMB18AFA..
•
Protective, swivel bracket
with tilt and pan movement
for precision adjustment
•
Easy sensor mounting to
extruded rail T-slots
•
Metric and inch size bolts
available
•
Mounting hole for 18 mm
sensors
44
51
ø18.1
3/8-16
UNC
X 2 in.
SMB18Q
•
Right-angle flanged bracket
•
18 mm sensor mounting
hole
•
12-ga. stainless steel
46
A
41
B
ø19.8
51
C
30
Hole size: B = ø 18.1
Model
Bolt Thread (A)
SMB18AFA
3/8 - 16 × 2 in
SMB18AFAM10
M10 - 1.5 × 50
SMB18SF
•
18 mm swivel bracket with
M18 × 1 internal thread
•
Black thermoplastic polyester
•
Stainless steel swivel locking
hardware included
Hole center spacing: A to B = 24.2
Hole size: A = ø 4.6, B = 17.0 × 4.6, C = ø 19.0
51
B
42
25
A
SMB18UR
•
2-piece universal swivel
bracket
•
300 series stainless steel
•
Stainless steel swivel
locking hardware included
•
Mounting hole for 18 mm
sensor
C
A
137
B
64
Hole center spacing: A = 36.0
Hole size: A = ø 5.3, B = ø 18.0
SMB312PD
•
Right-angle mounting
bracket with a curved slot
for versatile orientation
•
12-ga. stainless steel
•
18 mm sensor mounting
hole
•
Clearance for M4 (#8)
hardware
42
Hole center spacing: A = 25.4, B = 46.7
Hole size: B = 6.9 × 32.0, C = ø 18.3
A
46
B
41
SMBAMS18RA
•
Right-angle SMBAMS
series bracket with 18 mm
hole
•
Articulation slots for 90+°
rotation
•
12-ga. (2.6 mm) cold-rolled
steel
C
32
Hole center spacing: A to B = 24.2
Hole size: A = ø 4.6, B = 17 × 4.6, C = ø 18.5
40
C
48
A
45
B
Hole center spacing: A = 26.0, A to B = 13.0
Hole size: A = 26.8 × 7.0, B = ø 6.5, C = ø 19.0
Note: Not for use with plastic fiber optic sensors
SMBAMS18P
•
Flat SMBAMS series
bracket with 18 mm hole
•
Articulation slots for 90+°
rotation
•
12-ga. (2.6 mm) cold-rolled
steel
C
78
A
SMB30SK
•
Flat-mount swivel bracket with
extended range of motion
•
Black reinforced thermoplastic
polyester and 316 stainless steel
•
Stainless steel swivel locking
hardware included
A
68
B
57
78
B
45
Hole center spacing: A = 26.0, A to B = 13.0
Hole size: A = 26.8 × 7.0, B = ø 6.5, C = ø 19.0
12
Hole center spacing: A = 50.8
Hole size: A = ø 7, B = ø 18
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SMB3018SC
•
18 mm swivel side or barrelmount bracket
•
Black reinforced
thermoplastic polyester
•
Stainless steel swivel
locking hardware included
67
B
59
29
67
B
58
29
A
Hole center spacing: A = 50.8
Hole size: A = ø 7.0, B = ø 18.0
A
Hole center spacing: A = 50.8, B = 24.1
Hole size: A = ø 7, B = ø 7.6
SMB312S
•
SMB30SUS
•
Side-mount swivel with
extended range of motion
•
Black reinforced thermoplastic
polyester
•
Stainless steel swivel locking
hardware included
SMB312B
B
Stainless steel 2-axis, sidemount bracket
46
•
•
C
Stainless steel 2-axis,
bottom-mount bracket
Includes mounting foot
24
A
A
32
20
51
23
B
C
A = diam. 6.9, B = 4.3 × 10.5, C = 3.1 × 15.2
A = 4.3 × 7.5, B = diam. 3, C = 3 × 15.3
Miscellaneous Accessories and Replacement Parts
MINI-BEAM lens assemblies are field-replaceable.
Replacement Lens Model
Replacement Lens for MINI-BEAM Model
Possible Sensing Mode or Range Changes
UC-300AG
LVAG
LV to LVAG
UC-300BZ
W and DBZ
D to DBZ and F to DBZ
UC-300C..7
C, CV, and CVG
CV2 to CV
UC-300C2
C2 and CV2
CV to CV2
UC-300E
E and R
-
UC-300EL
EL and RL
Extends the range of the E/R models
UC-300EPD
EPD
-
F and FV
D to F and DBZ to F
FP (old style)
-
UC-300F
UC-300FP
UC-300FP2
UC-300L
UC-300LP
UC-300RPD
FP
-
LV and D
F to D, LVAG to LV, and DBZ to D
LP
-
RPD
-
MINI-BEAM right-angle reflectors are useful for tight sensing locations. These reflectors significantly decrease excess gain.
Right-Angle Reflectors
RAR300SM
• Side mount right-angle reflector
• Profile dimension of 14 mm (0.56
inches) in the direction of the scan
• Use with MINI-BEAM models 31E,
EL, R, RL; and 312D, DBZ, LV, W
P/N 69943 Rev. G
30.48 mm
[1.2”]
55.7 mm
[2.2”]
45°
42.4 mm
[1.67”]
12.7 mm
[0.5”]
24.13 mm
[0.95”]
3.18 mm dia
[0.125”]
RAR300FM
• Front mount right-angle reflector
that attaches directly to the
threaded barrel of most MINIBEAMs
• Profile dimension of 34 mm (1.35
inches) in the direction of the scan
• Use with MINI-BEAM models 31E,
EL, R, RL; and 312D, LV
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30.5 mm
[1.2”]
24.13 mm
[0.95”]
37.6 mm
[1.48”]
45°
4.45 mm
[0.18”]
dia 3.18mm (2)
[0.125’”]
17.5 mm
[0.69”]
32.5 mm
[1.28”]
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MINI-BEAM® DC Voltage Series Sensor
Opposed-mode MINI-BEAM sensors may be fitted with apertures that narrow or shape the effective beam of the sensor to more
closely match the size or profile of the object to be sensed, for example, the use of “line” (or “slit”) apertures for sensing wire or
thread. Each model contains 20 apertures.
MINI-BEAM Opposed-Mode Aperture Kits
Model
Description
Qty
Circular
AP31-020
0.5 mm dia.
20
AP31-040
1.0 mm dia.
20
AP31-100
2.5 mm dia.
20
AP31-020H
0.5 x 6.4 mm
20
AP31-040H
1.0 x 6.4 mm
20
AP31-100H
2.5 x 6.4 mm
20
AP31-200H
5.1 x 6.4 mm
20
Horizontal Slot
Vertical Slot
AP31-020V
0.5 x 12.7 mm
20
AP31-040V
1.0 x 12.7 mm
20
AP31-100V
2.5 x 12.7 mm
20
AP31-200V
5.1 x 12.7 mm
20
AP31-DVHX2
2 of each aperture
Kit
2
Range (Standard Group I and II Sensor Pairs)
Aperture on Both Emitter and Received
Aperture on Receiver Only
Aperture
Range (Group I Sensor Pairs with UC-300EL
Upper Covers Substituted)
Group I Sensors
Group II Sensors
Group I Sensors
Group II Sensors
Aperture on Both
Emitter and
Received
Aperture on Receiver
Only
AP31-020
89 mm
102 mm
457 mm
1.5 m
127 mm
914 mm
AP31-040
330 mm
457 mm
940 mm
3.2 m
183 mm
2m
AP31-100
1.5 m
3m
2.5 m
8.2 m
2.1 m
5.8 m
AP31-020H
406 mm
1.8 m
965 mm
9.1 m
864 mm
3.4 m
AP31-040H
914 mm
4m
1.8 m
12.5 m
1.8 m
5.2 m
AP31-100H
2.3 m
10.4 m
2.9 m
20.7 m
5.2 m
8.5 m
AP31-200H
2.8 m
21.3 m
3m
24.4 m
8.2 m
11 m
AP31-020V
457 mm
1.7 m
1m
8.2 m
1m
3.4 m
AP31-040V
1m
5.5 m
1.8 m
15.8 m
2.1 m
5.5 m
AP31-100V
2.3 m
10.7 m
2.9 m
22.9 m
6.1 m
8.5 m
AP31-200V
2.8 m
22.9 m
3m
25.9 m
8.5 m
11 m
GROUP I Emitter/ Receiver Pairs (see Range): SM31E/SM31R
GROUP II Emitter/ Receiver Pairs (see Range): SM31EL/SM31RL
Example: A MINI-BEAM sensor pair is in Group I. With an AP31-040 circular aperture on the receiver only, range is 940 mm (37 in).
With AP31-040 apertures on both emitter and receiver, range is 330 mm (13 in). Group I range with AP31-040 apertures and
UC-300EL upper covers on both units is 183 mm; range with receiver aperture only is 2 m (80 in).
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