Photoelectrics Sensors Plastic Fiber Optics Fiber Optic Sensors Provide an economical alternative to glass fiber optics for piping photoelectric Special Purpose Sensors sensing light to and from confined areas with suitable environments Measurement & Inspection Sensors Ideal for detecting small objects Vision Withstand repeated flexing and bending Wireless Available in individual or bifurcated styles* Indicators A vailable with optional DURA-BEND fibers for improved flexibility in Safety difficult-to-access locations, without the decreased performance to which Light Screens excessively bent standard plastic fibers optics are prone Safety Laser Scanners Available with core diameters of 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.0 and 1.5 mm Fiber Optic Safety Systems Safety Controllers & Modules Safety Two-Hand Control Modules Safety Interlock Switches Emergency Stop Devices Plastic Fiber Optic Model Key P B P 4 6 U C X FIBER SENSORS PLASTIC FIBER FAMILY designator MODIFICATIONS designator PLASTIC FIBERS GLASS FIBERS Same for all plastic fibers MXX = Sensing end tip modification ASSEMBLY STYLE designator CONTROL END designator B = Bifurcated fiber T5 = Terminated I = Individual fiber* TMB5 = STEELSKIN braiding over monocoil reinforcement DI = Dual Individual fiber* U = Unterminated straight cable** UC = Unterminated Coiled cable UHF = Unterminated DURA-BEND multi-core cable SENSING END designator A = 90 Angle FIBER LENGTH designator AT = 90 Angle/Thread CF = Coaxial Ferrule 3 = 1 m (1000 mm) CT = Coaxial Thread 6 = 2 m (2000 mm) E = Encapsulated 100 = 30 m (30480 mm) EFP = Extended Ferrule Probe F = Ferrule FM = Ferrule Miniature FIBER CORE DIAMETER designator FMP = Ferrule Miniature Probe L = Lensed 1 = 0.25 mm P = Probe 2 = 0.50 mm PF = Probe Ferrule 3 = 0.75 mm PMSB = Probe Miniature Side-view Bendable 4 = 1.00 mm PS = Probe Side-view 6 = 1.50 mm PSB = Probe Side-view Bendable 1X4 = 4 x 0.25 mm PSM = Probe Side-view Miniature 1X16 = 16 x 0.265 mm R = Rectangular 1X32 = 32 x 0.265 mm RS = Rectangular Side-view T = Thread TA = Thread/90 Angle TP = Thread/Probe * All individual plastic fiber optics are sold and used in pairs. Bifurcated fibers are two-way fibers with a single sensing end that both emits and receives light and with dual-control sensor ends that attach separately to the sensors LED and photodetector. ** Plastic fibers with U in the suffix of the model numbers have unterminated control ends cut them to the required length using the supplied cutter. More information online at bannerengineering.com 239FIBER SENSORS PLASTIC FIBERS GLASS FIBERS Plastic Fiber Optics Specifi cations Construction Optical Fiber: acrylic (PMMA) monofi lament, except as noted Protective Jacket: black polyethylene, except as noted Threaded End Tips and Hardware: nickel-plated brass, except as noted Probe End Tips: annealed (bendable) 304 stainless steel Angled End tips: hardened 304 stainless steel Ferrule End Tips: 303 stainless steel Sensing Range Refer to the specifi c fi ber optic/sensor combination All dimensions are in millimeters: x = 2.5 mm, x.x = 0.25 mm and x.xx = 0.12 mm, unless spec iefi d. Implied Dimensional L = 40 mm per meter Tolerance Minimum Bend Radius 8 mm for 0.25 mm diameter fi bers 12 mm for 0.5 mm diameter fi bers (except DURA-BEND ) 25 mm for 1.0 mm diameter fi bers (except DURA-BEND ) 38 mm for 1.5 mm diameter fi bers Repeat Bending/Flexing Life expectancy of plastic fi ber optic cable is in excess of one million cycles at bend radii of no less than the minimum and a bend of 90 or less. Avoid stress at the point where the cable enters the sensor (control end) and at the sensing end tip. Coiled plastic fi ber optic assemblies are recommended for any application requiring reciprocating fi ber motion. The acrylic core of the monofi lament optical fi ber will be damaged by contact with acids, strong bases (alkalis) and solvents. The Chemical Resistance polyethylene jacket will protect the fi ber from most chemical environments. However, materials may migrate through the jacket with long term exposure. Samples of fi ber optic material are available from Banner for testing and evaluation. Temperature Extremes Temperatures below -30 C will cause embrittlement of the plastic materials but will not cause transmission loss. Temperatures above +70 C will cause both transmission loss and fi ber shrinkage. Operating Temperature -30 to +70 C, unless otherwise specified APPLICATION NOTES AND WARNINGS 1 Plastic fi ber assemblies with U in the suffi x of the model numbers have unterminated control ends (the end that is coupled to the photoelectric sensor). The customer can cut these fi ber optic assemblies to the required length using the supplied cutter. Use only the supplied cutter to ensure optimal light coupling effi ciency. 2 TT erminated plastic fierminated plastic fi ber assemblies are optically ground and polished and cannot be shortened, spliced or otherwise modifiber assemblies are optically ground and polished and cannot be shortened, spliced or otherwise modifi ed.ed. 3 Do not subject the plastic fi Do not subject the plastic fi bers to sharp bends, pinching, high tensile loads or high levels of radiation.bers to sharp bends, pinching, high tensile loads or high levels of radiation. 4 When ordering fi When ordering fi ber lengths in excess of 2 m, take into account light signal attenuation due to the additional length.ber lengths in excess of 2 m, take into account light signal attenuation due to the additional length. 5 Due to their light transmission properties, plastic fi Due to their light transmission properties, plastic fi ber optics are recommended for use only with visible light fiber optics are recommended for use only with visible light fi ber optic sensors.ber optic sensors. 6 Use caution when applying fi Use caution when applying fi ber optics in hazardous locations. ber optics in hazardous locations. Although fiAlthough fi ber optic assemblies are, by themselves, intrinsically ber optic assemblies are, by themselves, intrinsically safe, the sensor and associated electronics must be LOCATED IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. Alternatively, fi ber optics may be used with NAMUR sensor model Q45AD9FP (page 196). Fiber optics do not necessarily provide a hermetic seal between a hazardous environment and the safe environment. 240 More information online at bannerengineering.com SENSORS