IAT43ST5TA-VL

## Glass Fibers 

## Datasheet 

Glass fiber optic assemblies are rugged and perform reliably in extreme temperatures and corrosive or vacuum chamber environments. Glass fiber optic assemblies can transmit both visible and infrared light and can be custom designed to meet application requirements. 

- Powerful and rugged 

- Carry infrared light to provide a longer range 

- Withstand temperatures of up to 249 °C (480 °F) and harsh chemicals 

## Glass Fiber Models 

|Diffuse Mode—Bifurcated Fiber Models|Diffuse Mode—Bifurcated Fiber Models|Diffuse Mode—Bifurcated Fiber Models|Diffuse Mode—Bifurcated Fiber Models|Diffuse Mode—Bifurcated Fiber Models|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Model|Length|Bundle Diameter|Tip||
|BT13S|914 mm (36 in)|1.6 mm (0.062 in)|Bifurcated fiber with a 5/16-24 UNF threaded tip; stainless<br>steel monocoil sheathing||
|BAT23S|914 mm (36 in)|3.2 mm (0.125 in)|Bifurcated fiber with a right angle 5/16-24 UNF threaded tip;<br>stainless steel monocoil sheathing|—<br>ee c %)|
|BT23S|914 mm (36 in)|3.2 mm (0.125 in)|Bifurcated fiber with a 5/16-24 UNF threaded tip; stainless<br>steel monocoil sheathing|4|
|BTA23S|914 mm (36 in)|3.2 mm (0.125 in)|Bifurcated fiber with a 5/16-24 UNF thread and an angled<br>tip; stainless steel monocoil sheathing|==<br>—,|
|BT26S|1.8 m (72 in)|3.2 mm (0.125 in)|Bifurcated fiber with a 5/16-24 UNF threaded tip; stainless<br>steel monocoil sheathing||



|Opposed Mode—Individual Fiber Models|Opposed Mode—Individual Fiber Models|Opposed Mode—Individual Fiber Models|Opposed Mode—Individual Fiber Models|Opposed Mode—Individual Fiber Models|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Model|Length|Bundle Diameter|Tip||
|IA13S|914 mm (36 in)|1.6 mm (0.062 in)|Right angled probe tip; stainless steel monocoil sheathing||
|IA23S|914 mm (36 in)|3.2 mm (0.125 in)|Right angled probe tip; stainless steel monocoil sheathing||
|IAT23S|914 mm (36 in)|3.2 mm (0.125 in)|Right angled 5/16-24 UNF threaded tip; stainless steel<br>monocoil sheathing||
|IT23S|914 mm (36 in)|3.2 mm (0.125 in)|5/16-24 UNF threaded tip; stainless steel monocoil<br>sheathing||



Original Document 214505 Rev. B 

23 March 2020 

214505 

Glass Fibers 

|Opposed Mode—Individual Fiber Models<br>~~|~~|Opposed Mode—Individual Fiber Models<br>~~|~~|Opposed Mode—Individual Fiber Models<br>~~|~~|Opposed Mode—Individual Fiber Models<br>~~|~~|
|---|---|---|---|
|Model<br>Length<br>Bundle Diameter<br>Tip<br>~~se~~||||
|ITA23S<br>914 mm (36 in)|3.2 mm (0.125 in)|Right angled 5/16-24 UNF threaded tip; stainless steel<br>monocoil sheathing||
|IT26S<br>1.8 m (72 in)|3.2 mm (0.125 in)|5/16-24 UNF threaded tip; stainless steel monocoil<br>sheathing||
|IAT26S<br>1.8 m (72 in)|3.2 mm (0.125 in)|Right angled 5/16-24 UNF threaded tip; stainless steel<br>monocoil sheathing||
|ITETA1.53S<br>914 mm (36 in)|2.29 mm (0.09 in)|5/16 × 24 threaded tip with a side exit 4.75 mm probe;<br>stainless steel monocoil sheathing||



Opposed Mode—Individual Fiber Models; Vantage Line ~~|~~ Model Length Bundle Diameter Tip ~~a~~ a ee Threaded right-angle M4 with M2.5 Tip; stainless steel IAT43ST5TA-VL 914 mm (36 in) 1 mm (0.039 in) monocoil sheathing and terminated for plastic fiber sensors 

## Installation Instructions 

## Installing the Fibers in a DF-Gx Sensor 

Follow these steps to install glass or plastic fibers. 

1. Open the dust cover. 

2. Move the fiber clamp forward to unlock it. 

3. Insert the fiber(s) into the fiber port(s) until they stop. 

4. Move the fiber clamp backward to lock the fiber(s). 

5. Close the dust cover. 

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Note: For optimum performance of IR models, if applicable, glass fibers must be used. 

## Installing the Glass Fibers in MINI-BEAMs 

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Glass Fibers 

1. Install the O-ring (supplied with the fiber) on each fiber end, as shown in the drawing. 

2. While pressing the fiber ends firmly into the ports on the sensor front, slide the U-shaped retaining clip (supplied with the sensor) into the slot in the sensor's barrel, until it snaps into place. 

## Installing Glass Fibers 

1. Gently seat an o-ring onto each sensor end of the fiber. 

Sensor end, glass fiber O-ring (supplied with fiber) Groove 

2. Slide the sensor ends into the fiber ports as far as they will go. 

3. Push firmly on the fiber ends to compress the o-ring, and while holding the sensor ends snugly in place, slide the fiber retaining clip into the slot. 

4. Press the retaining clip in until it snaps into the groove. 

## Specifications 

|Specifcations||
|---|---|
|Sensing Range|Bend Radius|
|Refer to the specifc fber optic to be used|Inside bend radius must be 12 mm or greater for PVC covered fber optic|
|Construction<br>Optical glass fber, stainless steel or PVC, brass, molded<br>thermoplastics, and optical-grade epoxy<br>Optical fber is F2 core, EN1 clad, approx. 50 μm diameter per strand.|assemblies, and 25 mm or greater for stainless steel armored cable covered<br>fbers<br>Length Dimension Tolerance<br>Overall assembly length: ±12 mm per 300 mm of length|
|Flexible steel interlock sheathing is 302 stainless|Shrink junction dimensions: ±12 mm|
|Operating Conditions|Implied Dimensional Tolerances|
|Fiber assemblies with stainless-steel (SS) sheathing and metal end tips:<br>–140 °C to +249 °C (–220 °F to +480 °F)|All dimensions are in millimeters: x = ±2.5 mm, x.x = ±0.25 mm and x.xx = ±0.12<br>mm, unless specifed|
|Fiber assemblies with PVC sheathing and/or plastic end tips: –40 °C to||
|+105 °C (–40 °F to +221 °F)||



## Application Notes and Warnings 

The ends of glass fiber optic assemblies are optically ground and polished. Care taken in this manufacturing process accounts for the light coupling efficiency of the fiber optic assembly. As a result, glass fiber assemblies cannot be shortened, spliced or otherwise modified. 

Use caution when applying fiber optics in hazardous locations. Although fiber optic assemblies are by themselves, intrinsically safe, the sensor and associated electronics must be LOCATED IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. This sensor is approved for use inside hazardous areas when used with an appropriate intrinsic barrier. Also, see NAMUR sensor models Q45AD9F and MIAD9F. Fiber optics do not necessarily provide a hermetic seal between a hazardous environment and the safe environment. 

In applications where glass fibers need to insulate the control from high voltage, specify silicone rubber, Teflon[®] 1, or high-density polyethylene sheathing with no reinforcing wire in the cable. It is the responsibility of the user to test each fiber optic assembly for insulation capacity. 

Do not subject the fibers to sharp bends, pinching, repeated flexing, or high levels of radiation. 

When ordering fiber lengths in excess of 1 m, take into account light signal reduction of 5 percent per 300 mm of additional length. 

## Banner Engineering Corp. Limited Warranty 

Banner Engineering Corp. warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year following the date of shipment. Banner Engineering Corp. will repair or replace, free of charge, any product of its 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 Banner product. 

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Banner Engineering Corp. reserves the right to change, modify or improve the design of the product without assuming any obligations or liabilities relating to any product previously manufactured by Banner Engineering Corp. Any misuse, abuse, or improper application or installation of this product or use of the product for personal protection applications when the product is identified as not intended for such purposes will void the product warranty. Any modifications to this product without prior express approval by Banner Engineering Corp will void the product warranties. All specifications published in this document are subject to change; Banner reserves the right to modify product specifications or update documentation at any time. Specifications and product information in English supersede that which is provided in any other language. For the most recent version of any documentation, refer to: www.bannerengineering.com. 

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- 1 Teflon[®] is a registered trademark of Dupont[™] . 

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