t ns uc tio od ca Pr ne ifi Li pec S VALU-BEAM® Sensors Rugged, self-contained photoelectric sensors for industrial applications Printed in USA • Economy, performance, and durability in a family of rugged, self-contained sensors for demanding industrial applications • 912 Series sensors have solid-state outputs; models for either 10-30V dc or 24-250V ac operation (pages 4 to 9) • 915 Series sensors have electromechanical relay output; models for 12-28V ac/dc, 90-130V ac, or 210-250V ac (pages 10 to
VALU-BEAM® Sensors VALU-BEAMs are a family of rugged, self-contained photoelectric sensors designed for especially demanding industrial applications where economy, performance, and durability are important. VALU-BEAMs are built in a variety of operating voltages (both dc and ac) and output types (solid state and electromechanical relay). SM912 and SM2A912 Series VALU-BEAMs have solid state outputs and are available in either 10-30V dc-powered or 24-250V ac-powered models (see specifications, page 4).
VALU-BEAM Sensors *NOTE: Emitter voltage range is 10-250V ac or dc Series Model Sensing Mode Range Operating Voltage* Page 912 Series SMA91E & SM91R SMA91E & SM2A91R SMA91ESR & SM91RSR SMA91ESR & SM2A91RSR Opposed: long range Opposed: long range Opposed: short range Opposed: short range 200 feet 200 feet 10 feet 10 feet 10 to 30V dc* 24 to 250V ac* 10 to 30V dc* 24 to 250V ac* p. 5 p. 5 p. 5 p.
VALU-BEAM 912 Series Sensors dc sensor specifications ac sensor specifications SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 to 30V dc at 20mA, exclusive of load (except for SMA91E, ESR, and EF emitters, which operate from 10 to 250V ac or dc, 10mA max.). OUTPUT CONFIGURATION: one current sourcing (PNP) and one current sinking (NPN) open-collector transistor. SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 24 to 250V ac (50/60Hz), except for SMA91E, ESR, and EF emitters, which operate from 10 to 250V ac or dc. OUTPUT RATING: 250mA continuous, each output.
VALU-BEAM 912 Series Sensors Models Sensing Mode SMA91E & SM91R Voltage: 10 to 30V dc, ("E": 10-250V ac/dc) Range: 200 feet (60 m) Response: 8ms on/4 off Beam: infrared, 880nm; visible red tracer beam Effective beam: 0.5" dia. SMA91E &SM2A91R OPPOSED Mode EMITTER RECEIVER OBJECT Repeatability: 1.0ms (all models) Voltage: 24 to 250V ac, ("E": 10-250V ac/dc) Range: 200 feet (60 m) Response: 8ms on/4 off Beam: infrared, 880nm Effective beam: 0.5" dia.
VALU-BEAM 912 Series Sensors Sensing Mode SM912D SM912D, SM2A912D E X C 100 E S S SM2A912D G A 10 II N DIFFUSE Mode OBJECT 1000 Voltage: 10 to 30V dc Range: 30 inches (76 cm) Response: 4ms on/off Beam: infrared, 880nm Voltage: 24 to 250V ac Range: 30 inches (76 cm) Response: 8ms on/off Beam: infrared, 880nm Repeatability: 1.3ms (dc models); 2.
VALU-BEAM 912 Series Sensors Models Sensing Mode SMA91EF & SM91RF Voltage: 10 to 30V dc ("EF": 10-250V ac/dc) Range: see E.G. curves Response: 8ms on/4 off Beam: infrared, 880nm 1000 E X C 100 E S S with IT23S and L9 lenses G A 10 II N with IT23S fibers Repeatability: 1.0ms (all models) OPPOSED FIBER OPTIC MODE (glass fibers) EMITTER RECEIVER OBJECT SMA91EF & SM2A91RF Voltage: 24 to 250V ac ("EF": 10-250V ac/dc) Range: see E.G.
VALU-BEAM 912 Series Sensors For emitter hookup, see below. NOTE: each output has a maximum load capacity of 250mA. Hookup Diagrams for dc SM912 Series Sensors Hookup to a Logic Gate Hookup to dc Relay or Solenoid (using sinking output) Hookup to dc Relay or Solenoid (using sourcing output) The diagram below shows hookup of a dc VALUBEAM to a dc load using the sensor's sinking output, which is rated at 250mA maximum. The BLACK wire is not 10 - 30V dc used.
VALU-BEAM 912 Series Sensors Hookup Diagrams for ac SM2A912 Series Sensors AC Sensors in Series Basic ac Hookup L1 L2 24 to 250V ac For emitter hookup, see preceding page. VALU-BEAM 2-wire ac sensors wire in series with an appropriate load. This combination, in turn, wires across the ac line. L1 L2 24 to 250V ac I off = <1.7mA LOAD These sensors operate in the range of 24 to 250V ac, and may be programmed for either normally open (N.O.) or normally closed (N.C.
VALU-BEAM 915 Series Sensors with Electromechanical Relay Output VALU-BEAM 915 Series sensors have all of the ruggedness and versatility of VALU-BEAM sensors, but with an internal single-pole, double-throw electromechanical output relay. SMW915 Series sensors operate from 12-28V ac or dc. SMA915 Series sensors operate from 90 to 130V ac; SMB915 Series sensors from 210 to 250V ac. Remaining specifications (below) are identical for all three series.
VALU-BEAM 915 Series Sensors Sensing Mode Models SMA91E & SMW95R Voltage: 12 to 28V ac/dc, ("E": 10-250V ac/dc) Range: 200 feet (60m) Effective beam: 0.5" dia. SMA91E & SMA95R or SMB95R OPPOSED Mode EMITTER RECEIVER OBJECT Voltage: SMA95R 90 to 130V ac, SMB95R 210 to 250V ac, ("E": 10-250V ac/dc) Range: 200 feet (60m) Effective beam: 0.5" dia.
VALU-BEAM 915 Series Sensors Models Sensing Mode SMW915D Voltage: 12 to 28V ac/dc SMA915D Voltage: 90 to 130V ac SMB915D Voltage: 210 to 250V ac Range: 30 inches (76cm) Response: 20ms on/off Beam: infrared, 880nm OBJECT SMW915DSR Voltage: 12 to 28V ac/dc SMA915DSR Voltage: 90 to 130V ac SMB915DSR Voltage: 210 to 250V ac Range: 15 inches (38cm) Response: 20ms on/off Beam: infrared, 880nm SMW915CV Voltage: 12 to 28V ac/dc SMA915CV Voltage: 90 to 130V ac SMB915CV Voltage: 210 to 250V ac Focus at 1.
VALU-BEAM 915 Series Sensors Sensing Mode Models SMW915F Excess Gain 1000 Voltage: 12 to 28V ac/dc SMA915F Voltage: 90 to 130V ac SMB915F Voltage: 210 to 250V ac Range: see E.G. curves Response: 20ms on/off Beam: infrared, 880nm Beam Pattern SMW915F, SMA915F, SMB915F E X C 100 E S S Opposed mode, glass fibers IT23S fibers G A 10 II N SMW915F, SMA915F, SMB915F 3 2 I N 1 C H 0 E S 1 IT23S fibers opposed mode IT13S fibers 2 3 IT13S fibers 0 1 .
VALU-BEAM 990 Series Sensors with Built-in Totalizing Counter VALU-BEAM 990 Series sensors boast the same high optical performance offered by the front-line 912 Series, and also contain a built-in 6-digit totalizing counter. Sensor models are available for opposed, retroreflective, and convergent beam sensing modes. In addition, there are models for use with both glass and plastic fiberoptics.
VALU-BEAM 990 Series Sensors Sensing Mode Models SMA91E & SMA99R Voltage: 10 to 250V ac or 12 to 115V dc; ("E": 10-250V ac/dc) Range: 200 feet (60m) Beam: infrared, 880nm; visible red tracer beam Effective beam: 0.5" dia.
VALU-BEAM 990 Series Sensors Sensing Mode Models SMA990LT Voltage: 10 to 250V ac or 12 to 115V dc Range: 30 feet (9m) Beam: infrared, 940nm Beam Pattern Excess Gain 1000 E X C 100 E S S G A 10 II N 6 SMA990LT with BRT-3 3" reflector with BRT-1 1" reflector with BRT-T tape 1 .1 FT SMA990LT 4 I N 2 C 0 H E S 2 4 with BRT-3 reflector 6 0 1 FT 10 FT 100 FT 6 12 18 24 DISTANCE TO REFLECTOR--FEET 32 DISTANCE VALU-BEAM model SMA990LT is designed specifically for "people counting".
VALU-BEAM 990 Series Sensors Sensing Mode Models SMA990F Voltage: 10 to 250V ac or 12 to 115V dc Range: see E.G. curves Beam: infrared, 880nm FIBER OPTIC Mode (glass fiber optics) OPPOSED OBJECT RETRO OBJECT RETROREFLECTIVE TARGET DIFFUSE Fiberoptic sensing is often the answer when, due to space or environmental limitations, the sensor itself cannot be placed at the actual sensing position.
VALU-BEAM Modifications and Accessories Quick-Disconnect ("QD") Cable Option All Banner VALU-BEAM sensors are available with the "QD" (Quick-Disconnect) option (below). A 3, 4, or 5-pin connector (depending upon the VALU-BEAM model), built into the sensor's base, mates with the SJT-type quick disconnect cable described below. Cable must be ordered separately.
VALU-BEAM Accessories Armored Jacket Compression Fitting PVC Cable Tubing Model AC-6 armored cable jacket for VALUBEAM sensors (not for "QD" models). Six-foot length. Size: I.D. = 5/16"; O.D. = 7/16". RF1-2NPS Compression Fitting for attaching armored cable or PVC tubing to VALU-BEAM sensors (not for "QD" models). Model PVC-6 flexible PVC tubing for VALUBEAM sensors (not for "QD" models). Six-foot length. Size: I.D. = 1/4"; O.D. = 3/8".
VALU-BEAM Accessories SMB900 Mounting Bracket Accessory mounting bracket model SMB900 has curved mounting slots for versatility in mounting and orientation. The sensor mounts to the bracket by its threaded base, using a jam nut and lockwasher (both included). The bracket material is 11-gauge zincplated steel. The curved mounting slots have clearance for 1/4" screws. SMB30S Mounting Bracket Swivel mounting bracket model SMB30S offers the ultimate in flexibility and convenience.
