.04" diameter individual ﬁber with side-view probe sensing end

Plastic Fiber Optic Assembly model PIPS46U

Printed in USA p/n 36371

PIPS46U p/n 35039

Model PIPS46U is an individual plastic ﬁber optic assembly with a 2-inch long

non-bendable side-view probe type sensing end. It is ideal for right-angle

sensing in "tight" areas. This ﬁber is sold in pairs.

The PIPS46U operates in the opposed sensing mode. Sensing light is trans-

mitted or received through an opening in the side of the sensing probe near the tip (see drawing and photo). Objects are detected

when they break the light beam between two ﬁber tips. Fiber core diameter is .04 inch. NOTE: The probe tip is non-bendable.

The PIPS46U may be used with plastic ﬁber optic sensors from the following Banner sensor families: D12, OMNI-BEAM, MAXI-

BEAM, VALU-BEAM, Q45, PC44, MINI-BEAM, and ECONO-BEAM. See page 2 for further information.

SENSING RANGE: A function of the sensor.

For further information, contact your factory applications engineer.

TEMPERATURE EXTREMES: Temperatures below -30°C will cause embrittlement of

the plastic materials but will not cause transmission loss. Temperatures above +70°C

will cause both transmission loss and ﬁber shrinkage.

REPEAT BENDING/FLEXING: Life expectancy of plastic ﬁber optic cable is in excess

of one million cycles at bend radii of no less than the minimum (stated at right) and a

bend of 90 degrees or less. Avoid stress at the point where the cable enters the sen-

sor ("control end") and at the sensing end tip. Coiled plastic ﬁberoptic assemblies are

recommended for any application requiring reciprocating ﬁber motion.

OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -30 to +70°C (-20 to +158°F).

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE: The acrylic core of the monoﬁlament optical ﬁber will be

damaged by contact with acids, strong bases (alkalis) and solvents. The polyethylene

jacket will protect the ﬁber from most chemical environments. However, materials may

migrate through the jacket with long term exposure. Samples of ﬁber optic material

are available from Banner for testing and evaluation.

MINIMUM BEND RADIUS OF PLASTIC FIBER: 1 inch (25 mm)

CONSTRUCTION:

OPTICAL FIBER: acrylic monoﬁlament

PROTECTIVE JACKET: black polyethylene

PROBE END TIP: hardened (non-bendable) T304 stainless steel

This Banner plastic ﬁber is designed to be cut by the customer to the length required for the ap-

plication. To facilitate cutting, a Banner model PFC-2 cutting device is supplied with this ﬁber. Cut

the ﬁber as follows:

1) Locate the "control end" of the ﬁber (the unﬁnished end). Determine the length of ﬁber required

for the application. Lift the top (blade) of the cutter to open the cutting ports. Insert the control

end of the ﬁber through one of the four large cutting ports on the PFC-2 cutter so that the excess

ﬁber protrudes from the back of the cutter.

2) Double-check the ﬁber length, and close the cutter until the ﬁber is cut.

3) Gently wipe the cut ends of the ﬁber with a clean, dry cloth to remove any contamination.

Do not use solvents or abrasives on any exposed optical ﬁber. Do not use a cutting port more

than once. The blade may tend to dull after one cut.

Fiber Cutting Information

Additional Speciﬁcations

Description

PFC-2 Cutting Device

Rev. A

Fiber Installation Instructions

Banner Engineering Corp. 9714 Tenth Ave. No., Minneapolis, MN 55441 Telephone: (612) 544-3164 FAX: (612) 544-3213

D12 Series sensors for use

with plastic ﬁber optic as-

semblies include sensors with

the letters FP in their model

number sufﬁx.

Install the plastic ﬁber optic assembly(s)

as follows:

1) Prepare the sensor ends of the ﬁbers

(see page 1, bottom).

2) Slide the ﬁber gripper up (open).

3) Gently insert the prepared plastic ﬁber

sensor ends into the ports as far as they

will go. Slide the ﬁber gripper down to

lock.

D12 Series

PC44 Series sensors for use

with plastic ﬁber optic as-

semblies include sensors with

the letters FP in their model

number sufﬁx.

Install the plastic ﬁber optic assembly(s)

as follows:

1) Prepare the sensor ends of the ﬁbers

(see page 1, bottom).

2) Raise (liftup) the ﬁber gripper door.

3) Gently insert the prepared plastic ﬁber

sensor ends into the ports as far as they

will go. Lower the ﬁber gripper to

lock.

PC44 Series

OMNI-BEAM, MAXI-BEAM,

VALU-BEAM, and Q45 Series

sensors for use with plastic

ﬁber optic assemblies include

sensors with the letters FP in

their model number sufﬁx.

OMNI-BEAM, MAXI-BEAM, VALU-BEAM, Q45 Series

Install the plastic ﬁber optic assembly(s)

as follows:

1) Prepare the sensor ends of the ﬁbers

(see page 1, bottom).

2) Loosen the clamp screw on the sensor

face.

3) Follow steps 1-3 in the drawing, right.

MINI-BEAM, ECONO-BEAM

Install the plastic ﬁber optic

assembly(s) as follows:

1) Prepare the sensor ends of the

ﬁbers (see page 1, bottom).

2) Loosen the clamp screw on the

sensor face.

3) Follow steps 1-3 in the

drawing, right.

MINI-BEAM and ECONO-

BEAM sensors for use with

plastic ﬁber optic assemblies

include sensors with the letters

FP in their model number

sufﬁx.

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manufacture which, at the time it is returned to the factory, is found to have been defective during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover damage or liability for misuse, abuse, or the improper application or installation of the

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