The Banner BA13S is a durable and precise fiber optic sensor accessory designed to provide reliable diffuse reflective sensing in demanding automation environments. Built with a round housing style for compact mounting, the BA13S combines strength, flexibility, and performance, making it a trusted choice for industries that require high-accuracy detection in tight or complex machine layouts.

One of the defining characteristics of the BA13S is its glass fiber optic construction. Glass fibers are known for their durability, precision light transmission, and ability to withstand high temperatures and demanding conditions. This ensures the sensor maintains consistent performance even in harsh environments such as high-heat processing areas, chemically exposed production lines, or applications requiring repeated flexing of the fiber. Compared to plastic fibers, glass fibers offer longer life and greater accuracy, particularly when precision detection is critical.

The BA13S is designed for diffuse reflective sensing mode, meaning it detects objects directly by recognising the light reflected back from their surface. This eliminates the need for external reflectors, simplifying installation and reducing system components. Diffuse sensing is particularly advantageous in applications such as part detection, counting, and presence verification, where quick and direct detection of varying object types is required. Combined with Banner’s advanced fiber optic technology, the BA13S delivers reliable detection across a variety of materials, colours, and surfaces.

Another practical feature of the BA13S is its right-angle beam exit. This design allows the fiber to be installed in confined spaces where a straight beam exit would be impractical. By enabling detection around corners or in restricted layouts, the right-angle exit provides greater flexibility for engineers and machine builders. This makes the BA13S ideal for use in compact machinery, conveyors with tight spacing, or enclosures where space efficiency is a priority.

The round housing design further enhances installation flexibility, allowing the BA13S to fit easily into pre-drilled or standard mounting holes. Its compact profile supports streamlined integration, ensuring the fiber can be placed close to targets without interfering with surrounding components.

The BA13S is supplied as a single unit, making it a straightforward, cost-effective choice for targeted applications. Its combination of glass fiber durability, right-angle beam exit, diffuse reflective sensing, and space-efficient design makes it suitable for a wide range of industries, including packaging, electronics, automotive, and food and beverage processing.

In summary, the Banner BA13S fiber optic sensor accessory is engineered to deliver accuracy, flexibility, and durability in modern automation systems. With its glass fiber construction, compact round housing, right-angle beam exit, and diffuse reflective sensing mode, it provides a dependable solution for detecting objects directly and efficiently in challenging environments. For engineers seeking reliable performance in space-limited applications, the BA13S is a practical and long-lasting choice.