Tri-Tronics SDF1 17194 Digital Fiber Optic Sensor

Description:

The TRI-TRONICS SDF1 17194 Smart Eye Digital Fiber Optic Sensor is used in industrial photoelectric sensing systems to detect the presence or absence of objects through compatible glass fiber optic light guides. Commonly installed on packaging machinery, conveyor systems, material handling equipment, assembly machines, and automated production lines where precise non-contact sensing is required. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this digital fiber optic sensor for machine repairs, sensor replacement, automation upgrades, and preventive maintenance.

Applications:

The TRI-TRONICS SDF1 17194 Smart Eye Digital Fiber Optic Sensor is commonly used in packaging equipment, bottling lines, food processing systems, pharmaceutical machinery, and electronics manufacturing. Its F1 fiber optic adapter, high-speed infrared light source, and digital SMARTEYE electronics provide dependable detection for part positioning, product counting, conveyor monitoring, and small object sensing in demanding industrial environments.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: TRI-TRONICS
• Model / Part number: SDF1
• Catalog number: 17194
• Product type: Digital fiber optic sensor
• Series: SMARTEYE Classic
• Optical block: F1 fiber optic adapter
• Light source: High-speed infrared LED (880 nm)
• Supply voltage: 12–24 VDC
• Output type: NPN transistor output
• Maximum output current: 150 mA
• Current consumption: 75 mA (exclusive of load)
• Connection: 6 ft molded cable
• Response time: 500 µs
• Protection: Reverse polarity protected
• Enclosure rating: NEMA 4X, NEMA 6P, IP67
• Function: Fiber optic object detection using compatible glass fiber light guides
• Application environment: Industrial automation and machine sensing systems

Common Replacements:

• TRI-TRONICS SDRF1
• TRI-TRONICS HSDF1
• TRI-TRONICS PSDF1