Banner Engineering D11SP6FP Fiber Optic Sensor

Banner Engineering D11SP6FP is a self-contained plastic fiber optic sensor from the D11 Series, engineered for compact sensing with a 2 m (6.5 ft) pre-wired cable and a single discrete, complementary PNP output. It operates on 10–30 V dc, with a thermoplastic enclosure rated IP54 (NEMA 4X) for limited environmental protection, and a working temperature range from -20 °C to 55 °C with up to 90% relative humidity at 50 °C. The sensor accepts unterminated plastic fibers or T5 termination and supports either plastic or glass fiber optics, with sensing range depending on the fiber and configuration. Features include a red LED indicator, an adjustable potentiometer for sensitivity, and fast response characteristics—minimum response time of 0.5 ms and repeatability of 160 µs—while delivering a 4-pin, cable-connected interface. This model is listed by Banner as obsolete (INACTIVE), with guidance to contact for a suitable replacement. Typical applications include space-constrained object detection on conveyors, packaging lines, and other automated equipment where fiber optics enable robust sensing in tight or hazardous environments.