
Glass Fiber Optic Models
Model1
Sensing Mode
Range or Focus
Supply Voltage
Output Type
SME312F
Glass Fiber Optic, 880 nm infrared
Range varies by sensing mode and
fiber optics used
10 V dc to 30 V dc
Bipolar NPN/PNP
SME312FV
Glass Fiber Optic, Visible red, 650 nm
SME312FVG
Glass Fiber Optic, Visible green, 525 nm
SME312FVB
Glass Fiber Optic, Visible blue, 475 nm
SME312FVW
Glass Fiber Optic, Visible white, 450–650 nm
Plastic Fiber Optic Models
Model1
Sensing Mode
Range or Focus
Supply Voltage
Output Type
SME312FP
Plastic Fiber Optic, Visible red, 650 nm
Range varies by sensing mode and
fiber optics used
10 V dc to 30 V dc
Bipolar NPN/PNP
SME312FPG
Plastic Fiber Optic, Visible green, 525 nm
SME312FPB
Plastic Fiber Optic, Visible blue, 475 nm
SME312FPW
Plastic Fiber Optic, Visible white, 450–650 nm
Overview
Amber output
indicator LED
Bi-color green/red
indicator LED
MINI-BEAM
®
Expert
™
is a complete family of sensors, all housed in the
popular, robust and compact rectangular housing. Their large push button
and easy-to-see indicators provide easy configuration, alignment, and
monitoring during use.
Status Indicators
Normal sensor operation is called RUN mode. Sensor configuration (setting the sensitivity threshold and selecting output
ON and OFF conditions) is performed in TEACH mode. The two LED indicators (bi-color green/red and amber) have distinct
roles in the two operation modes. If contrast is marginal, the bi-color indicator will flash green to indicate instability. If this
occurs, reconfigure or realign the sensor, or clean the sensor or fiber lenses.
The Signal Strength indicator is Banner’s exclusive AID
™
(Alignment Indicating Device). Its pulse rate increases as the
received light signal strength increases (during programming). This feature simplifies accurate alignment during TEACH
mode, and gives a relative indication of sensing contrast between the light and dark conditions.
LED
RUN Mode
TEACH Mode
Solid green
Power is on
Flashing green
Sensed light level is approaching sensing
threshold3
Solid red
Sensor “sees” its own modulated light source; pulse rate is proportional to the
received light signal strength4
Amber on
Outputs conducting
Ready to TEACH output ON condition
Amber off
Outputs not conducting
Ready to TEACH output OFF condition
3 This is the Stability indicator, which signals when maintenance, realignment, or reconfiguration is needed during RUN mode.
4 The faster the pulse rate, the stronger the light signal.
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