Overview
The Banner HBF2.52SMTT fiber optic sensor is a bifurcated glass fiber optic sensor designed for high-temperature industrial sensing applications. With its robust construction and reliable diffuse-reflective sensing technology, this sensor provides consistent performance in harsh manufacturing and process control environments where temperature extremes, vibration, or electromagnetic interference would compromise standard sensors.
Key Features
- Bifurcated Fiber Design: Integrated transmit and receive fibers in a single cable for simplified installation and maintenance
- Diffuse-Reflective Sensing: Detects objects without requiring retroreflectors or special target surfaces
- High-Temperature Rating: Rated for ambient temperatures up to 249°C, suitable for furnaces, ovens, and thermal processing equipment
- Stainless Steel Monocoil Construction: Corrosion-resistant housing for food processing, chemical plants, and washdown environments
- Brass Sensing End: Durable contact point designed for repeated object detection in mechanical systems
- In-Line Sensing Geometry: Compact cylindrical profile with threaded end tip for easy fiber bundle integration
Technical Specifications
- Fiber Type: Glass
- Cable Length: 2 ft (610 mm)
- Sensing Method: Diffuse-reflective
- End Tip Shape: Cylindrical, threaded
- Sensing End Material: Brass
- Housing Material: Stainless steel monocoil
- Maximum Ambient Temperature: 249°C (480°F)
- Series: Banner Glass Fiber Optics
Typical Applications
- High-temperature furnace and oven monitoring in automotive and metal processing
- Glass manufacturing and forming equipment object detection
- Food processing lines in conveyor and positioning control
- Chemical processing plants requiring corrosion-resistant sensing
- Industrial thermal or combustion process monitoring
- Part counting and sorting in automated production systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Banner fiber optic amplifiers and control modules
- Standard industrial PLC and automation controllers with analog or digital inputs
- Fiber optic sensor networks in harsh industrial environments
- High-temperature sensing applications in manufacturing
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The Banner HBF2.52SMTT is a variant designation. Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering to ensure proper module and amplifier pairing.
Works With
- Banner fiber optic amplifiers and processor modules
- Industrial control systems requiring analog or digital sensing input
- Standard industrial automation protocols and safety systems
- High-temperature process monitoring and control applications
