SME312LPC | Banner MINI-BEAM Expert Polarized Retroreflective Sensor, 1 m
Banner Engineering · Sensors & Instrumentation
Description The Banner Engineering SME312LPC is a polarized retroreflective photoelectric sensor designed for detecting clear and reflective materials at distances up to 1 meter. It operates on a 10–30 VDC supply and provides bipolar NPN and PNP discrete outputs. The sensor features a visible red 650 nm LED light source and a 2-meter integral cable connection. Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Brand Banner Engineering Category Sensors & Switches Part Number SME312LPC Subcategory Photoelectric Series MINI-BEAM Expert Sensing Mode Polarized Retroreflective Maximum Sensing Distance 1 m Light Source Visible Red LED, 650 nm Output Type Bipolar (NPN & PNP) Supply Voltage 10–30 VDC Switching Current 150 mA max per output Response Time 0.5 ms Repeatability 100 µs Turn-On Delay 1000 ms Connection Type 2 m Integral Cable Housing Style Rectangular with M18 Mount Housing Material Reinforced Thermoplastic Lens Material Acrylic Environmental Rating IP67 NEMA Rating NEMA 4X Operating Temperature -20°C to +70°C Maximum Relative Humidity 90% at 50°C Weight 1.44 lbs Information About SME312LPC The SME312LPC is part of the Banner Engineering MINI-BEAM® Expert™ Series, which incorporates microprocessor-based TEACH-mode configuration. This model uses polarized retroreflective sensing to reliably detect transparent or low-contrast objects while minimizing false triggering from background reflections. It includes push-button TEACH functionality and supports light or dark operate modes. The reinforced thermoplastic housing is fully encapsulated and rated IP67 and NEMA 4X for industrial environments. Key Features: Polarized retroreflective sensing: Designed for reliable detection of clear materials. 1 meter sensing range: Suitable for conveyor and material handling applications. Visible red LED source: 650 nm wavelength for alignment and sensing. Bipolar NPN/PNP outputs: Dual open-collector configuration for flexible integration. TEACH-mode configuration: Push-button sensitivity adjustment. Fast response time: 0.5 ms switching capability. IP67 sealed housing: Encapsulated thermoplastic body for industrial use. The SME312LPC delivers the reliability and precision required for industrial polarized retroreflective photoelectric sensing applications.
Brand: Banner Engineering · Category: Sensors & Instrumentation
Key features
- Polarized retroreflective sensing: Designed for reliable detection of clear materials.
- 1 meter sensing range: Suitable for conveyor and material handling applications.
- Visible red LED source: 650 nm wavelength for alignment and sensing.
- Bipolar NPN/PNP outputs: Dual open-collector configuration for flexible integration.
- TEACH-mode configuration: Push-button sensitivity adjustment.
- Fast response time: 0.5 ms switching capability.
- IP67 sealed housing: Encapsulated thermoplastic body for industrial use.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | SME312LPC |
|---|---|
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Banner Engineering |
| Category | Sensors & Switches |
| Part Number | SME312LPC |
| Subcategory | Photoelectric |
| Series | MINI-BEAM Expert |
| Sensing Mode | Polarized Retroreflective |
| Maximum Sensing Distance | 1 m |
| Light Source | Visible Red LED, 650 nm |
| Output Type | Bipolar (NPN & PNP) |
| Supply Voltage | 10–30 VDC |
| Switching Current | 150 mA max per output |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms |
| Repeatability | 100 µs |
| Turn-On Delay | 1000 ms |
| Connection Type | 2 m Integral Cable |
| Housing Style | Rectangular with M18 Mount |
| Housing Material | Reinforced Thermoplastic |
| Lens Material | Acrylic |
| Environmental Rating | IP67 |
| NEMA Rating | NEMA 4X |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +70°C |
| Maximum Relative Humidity | 90% at 50°C |
| Weight | 1.44 lbs |
| Product type | Photoelectric |
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