Overview
The Banner SM312DMHIQD is a high-performance Mini-Beam fiber optic sensor engineered for demanding industrial automation and motion control applications. This self-contained DC-operated sensor combines compact form factor with robust construction, featuring reinforced PBT thermoplastic polyester housing that is totally encapsulated with o-ring sealing and stainless steel fasteners. The Banner SM312DMHIQD operates on the proven SM312 Mini-Beam platform, offering reliable infrared fiber optic sensing across multiple detection modes.
Key Features
- Multiple Sensing Modes: Useable in opposed, retro reflective and diffuse fiber optic modes with Banner glass fiber optic assemblies
- Switch-Selectable Logic: Switch-selectable for light operate or dark operate
- Bipolar Output: Bipolar: 1 NPN; 1 PNP output
- Compact Design: Compact, High-Performance Sensors with 18 mm Threaded Lens or Side Mount
- Signal Strength Indicator: Signal Strength Output Indicator
- Wide Temperature Range: Designed for M18 threaded mount installation, it can function within an ambient air temperature range of -20 to +70°C
Technical Specifications
- Input Voltage: 10-30 V dc
- Output Type: Bipolar: 1 NPN; 1 PNP
- Light Source: Infrared Glass Fiber Optic
- Connector: 4-pin M12 Integral QD
- Operating Temperature: -20 to 70 deg C
- Housing Material: Reinforced PBT thermoplastic polyester housing, totally encapsulated, o-ring sealing
- Protection Rating: IP67 and compliant with multiple NEMA standards, including 1, 2, 3, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, and 12
- Response Time: 1 ms
- Cable Length: 2 m integral cable standard
Typical Applications
The Banner SM312DMHIQD Mini-Beam fiber optic sensor excels in:
- Registration Mark Detection
- Carton on Conveyor
- Clear Film Web Break
- Bottle Conveying
- High-precision object detection in packaging and material handling systems
- Barrier-free and flush-mount sensing applications requiring fiber optic cables
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Banner glass fiber optic cable assemblies (standard and custom configurations)
- Industrial PLC and automation controllers supporting 10-30VDC input
- M18 threaded lens mounting systems
- Standard NPN/PNP input modules
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Banner SM312FQD (infrared glass fiber variant)
- Banner SM312FP (plastic fiber variant)
- Banner SM312FPQD
- Verify exact compatibility with your system integrator before ordering, as fiber type (glass vs. plastic) and wavelength may differ between variants
Works With
- Banner fiber optic cable assemblies and custom beam configurations
- Standard industrial automation protocols and PLC input cards
- M12 4-pin connector-compatible industrial networks and signal conditioning modules
- NEMA-compliant industrial control systems
