Overview
The Tri-Tronics BF-A-36P is a bifurcated glass fiber optic light guide cable designed for reflective and ambient light sensing in industrial control systems. The dual-fiber construction transmits light bidirectionally, allowing simultaneous illumination and detection in a single compact cable assembly. With a 36-inch cable length and 0.125-inch glass fiber bundle diameter, this cable delivers reliable light transmission in machine vision, color detection, and proximity sensing applications.
Key Features
- Bifurcated (dual-fiber) glass optic construction for simultaneous light delivery and reception
- 0.125-inch fiber bundle diameter with straight barrel head (0.50-inch) for direct mounting
- 36-inch cable length with PVC monocoil jacket for durability and flexibility
- Minimal bend radius for tight installation spaces in machine control cabinets
- Compatible with glass fiber sensor amplifiers and industrial lighting controllers
Technical Specifications
- Fiber Material: Glass
- Cable Type: Bifurcated (dual-fiber)
- Fiber/Bundle Diameter: 0.125 inch (3.2 mm)
- Cable Length: 36 inches (914 mm)
- Head Type: Straight barrel
- Head Diameter: 0.50 inch
- Jacket Material: PVC monocoil
- Weight: 0.23 lbs
- Catalog Number: 14472
Typical Applications
- Reflective object detection on industrial machinery and conveyor systems
- Color discrimination and contrast sensing for quality control
- Ambient light sensing in presence/absence detection
- Glass and transparent material detection in food and beverage processing
- Machine vision and part counting systems in manufacturing automation
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Tri-Tronics and third-party glass fiber sensor amplifiers
- Industrial control systems requiring bifurcated light guide bundles
- Machine vision and optical detection controllers
- Automated color sensing and contrast detection systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) bifurcated fiber optic sensor cables
- Systems previously using Tri-Tronics part number 14472
- Legacy sensor installations requiring 36-inch straight-barrel fiber bundles
Works With
- Tri-Tronics fiber optic sensor amplifiers
- Glass fiber sensor mounting systems and lens assemblies
- Industrial automation networks using optical detection inputs
- Control logic systems integrating analog light sensor signals
