Banner Engineering SME312DQD Photoelectric Sensor

Description:

The Banner SME312DQD Mini-Beam Photoelectric Sensor is a diffuse-mode optical sensor used in industrial automation and object detection systems. Commonly installed in conveyor systems, packaging machinery, material handling equipment, and assembly lines requiring reliable presence detection and proximity sensing. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this sensor for machine upgrades, automation retrofits, and replacement of existing photoelectric sensing devices.

Applications:

The Banner SME312DQD is designed for non-contact object detection in industrial environments. It is commonly used in conveyor systems, packaging machines, automated assembly lines, material handling systems, and manufacturing equipment where compact size, fast response times, and reliable diffuse sensing are required to improve machine performance and process efficiency.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SME312DQD
• Product Type: Mini-Beam Photoelectric Sensor
• Series: MINI-BEAM SME312 Expert
• Manufacturer: Banner Engineering
• Sensing Mode: Diffuse / Proximity
• Maximum Sensing Distance: 380 mm (15 in)
• Light Source: Infrared LED, 880 nm
• Supply Voltage: 10 to 30 VDC
• Output Type: Bipolar (1 NPN and 1 PNP)
• Maximum Output Current: 150 mA
• Response Time: 0.5 ms
• Connection Type: 5-Pin M12 Integral Quick Disconnect (QD)
• Housing Style: Rectangular with M18 Mount
• Housing Material: Reinforced Thermoplastic Polyester
• Lens Material: Acrylic
• Degree of Protection: IP67, NEMA 4X
• Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +70°C
• Programming Method: Push Button TEACH and Remote TEACH
• Indicators: Green/Red Status LED and Amber Output LED
• Certifications: CE, UL, CSA, RoHS
• Application Environment: Industrial automation, packaging, material handling, and machine control systems

Common Replacements:

• Banner SM312DQD
• Banner QS18VN6AF100Q
• Banner SME312DVQD