BANNER'S NEW M12 METAL BARREL SENSOR, AN IDEAL REPLACEMENT FOR RANGE-LIMITED PROXIMITY SENSORS



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MINNEAPOLIS, MN—August 10, 2007—Banner Engineering Corp. introducesthe M12 photoelectric sensor family, featuring a 12 mm threaded metal barrel.M12 Series sensors are available in opposed, polarized and non-polarizedretroreflective, diffuse and fixed-field models. All models feature a visiblered sensing beam for easy alignment and two signal indicator LEDs for simpleoperating status monitoring from any direction. With entirely encapsulated electronics,M12 sensors are rated IP67/NEMA 6 to provide superior durability in difficultsensing applications.

The M12 Series offers three fixed-field models—25, 50 and 75 mm—with outstanding background suppression, making them an excellent alternative to proximity sensors. With their high excess gain and fixed-field technology, these sensors detect objects of low reflectivity that are directly in front of another surface, ignoring the surface in the background. Fixed-field models require little adjustment in the field; the cutoff distance is easily adjusted using the threaded 12 mm barrel. Opposed, retroreflective and diffuse models feature a single-turn gain potentiometer for easy configuration. Pricing for M12 sensors starts as low as $69.

“The M12 sensor line provides a rugged, high performance family of products inthe world’s most common sensor package,” said Paul Bratton, P.E., Banner's engineeringproduct manager. “The popular 12 mm barrel design allows for easy mounting inconfinedspaces, with the excellent performance expected of much larger sensors.” Brattonadds, “The longer range of the fixed-field models allows the sensor to be recessedin mounting holes or mounted farther away from the work piece, preventing damagethat would occur to traditional range-limited proximity sensors.”

Applications. M12 sensors are packaged in a compact rugged metal housing to conveniently fit into tight spaces. This IP67 housing makes these sensors ideal for electronic manufacturing and inspection, automotive part manufacturing, metal stamping inspection, packaging and bottling operations, and many additional industrial automation applications.

Plus, several features of the M12 sensors make them particularly easy to set up and operate:
  • Compact 12 mm threaded metal barrel
  • Bright visible red beam for easy alignment
  • Highly visible output and power indicators
  • Fully encapsulated electronics—IP67 rated
  • Single turn potentiometer on opposed, retroreflective and diffuse models
  • Recessed mounting capabilities on fixed-field models
  • Complementary solid-state outputs; PNP (sourcing) or NPN (sinking), depending on model
  • 2 m or 9 m attached cable, or Euro-style quick disconnect
  • 10 to 30V dc operation
About Banner. Banner Engineering is the world’s leading manufacturer of photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors, vision sensors, wireless networks, electronic machine guarding systems, fiber optic assemblies and precision measurement systems.

For further information, contact Banner Engineering Corp., 9714 Tenth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55441. PH: 888.373.6767 (Toll-free North America), or 001.763.544.3164 (International). FAX: 763.544.3213. Email: sensors@bannerengineering.com. E-commerce: www.buybanneronline.com; Web: www.bannerengineering.com

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