Banner Engineering BF23S Glass Fiber Optic Cable

The Banner Engineering BF23S is a diffuse-mode, bifurcated glass fiber optic cable assembly designed for use with Banner diffuse-mode fiber optic sensors. It features a 36-inch (0.914 m) fiber length with a 0.125-inch (3.2 mm) diameter bundle, housed in a stainless steel monocoil sheath for rugged, high-temperature environments. The sensing tip is ferruled and measures 0.5 inches in length, and the beam exits in-line, enabling straightforward integration with Banner amplifiers for diffuse/reflective sensing applications. This cable assembly is explicitly described as diffuse-mode bifurcated fiber, offering a robust, single-part solution for remote sensing where light is collected from a target and reflected back to the sensor. In practice, it is used to extend the sensing region of Banner’s diffuse-mode fiber optic systems, with compatibility noted for Banner amplifiers that support diffuse-mode bifurcated fibers. Typical use cases include presence detection, object presence or position sensing, and reliability-focused monitoring in industrial environments where a durable stainless steel jacket and ferruled tip help resist wear and maintain signal integrity. Overall, the BF23S provides a long, rugged fiber optic link with precise specifications—36" length, 0.125" diameter, SS monocoil sheath, ferruled tip—optimized for Banner’s diffuse-mode sensing setups and in-line beam exit configurations.