Banner Engineering SM312CVSCW15 Photoelectric Sensor

Banner Engineering's SM312CVSCW15 Mini-Beam DC photoelectric sensor is a self-contained convergent-mode detector housed in a rectangular M18-mount thermoplastic body, part of Banner's Mini-Beam Series. It ships with a 4.5 m cable and operates from 10–30 V DC, delivering discrete bipolar outputs (NPN & PNP) and light/dark operation with a maximum sensing distance of 16 mm, using a visible red LED sensing beam. The IP67-rated device supports a broad operating temperature range of -20 to 70 C and offers a fast 1 ms response time, with a compact footprint suitable for tight installations; the catalog lists the part as INACTIVE, indicating obsolescence. Compatible with Banner amplifiers, this sensor is well-suited for small-part detection, end-of-travel sensing, and other precision proximity tasks in confined automation spaces. Its convergent beam geometry provides precise sensing within a short range, helping ensure reliable detection of small targets on compact production lines.