Banner MAXI-AMP Series - Manual

The Banner model OC-12 is an optical coupler module used to interface the outputs of amplifiers and amplified scan-
ners to other logic systems such as computers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), solid-state totalizers, preset
counters, speed controls, and any other devices which must be isolated from ground. The OC-12 allows interfacing
between systems operating at different DC voltage levels (e.g. - a 24V dc sensor to a 5V dc logic circuit).
The OC-12's output is a phototransistor capable of sinking up to 50mA dc at applied voltages of up to 30V dc. The
OC-12 may NOT be used to switch AC. Response time is less than 100 microseconds, and life is infinite. On-state
saturation voltage is less than 1V dc, and off-state leakage current is less than 10 microamps.
The OC-12's input is compatible with the NPN or PNP transistor outputs of all Banner amplified DC photoelectric
sensors, including the MULTI-BEAM, MAXI-BEAM, VALU-BEAM, MINI-BEAM, and ECONO-BEAM families.
It may also be connected to the logic level outputs of Banner MAXI-AMP CL3, CM3, and CR3 Series modules and
to the outputs of Banner "M" and "B" series amplifiers and MICRO-AMP family amplifiers and logic modules.
The OC-12 has a standard octal plug base, and is wired using a standard octal relay socket (Banner model OS-8). The
OC-12 may also be used in place of the electromechanical relay on the model MRB control chassis.
DIMENSION DRAWING FUNCTIONAL SCHEMATIC
SYSTEMS INTERFACE DEVICE:
Optical Coupler Module
OC-12
Specifications
INPUT: 10-30V dc. Connects directly to the PNP or NPN transistor output of all Banner self-contained (amplified) DC photo-
electric sensors (MULTI-BEAM, MAXI-BEAM, VALU-BEAM, MINI-BEAM, and ECONO-BEAM families); CM3, CL3, CR3,
"M", and "B" series amplifiers; and MICRO-AMP amplifiers and logic modules.
OUTPUT: ground-isolated optically-coupled NPN current sinking phototransistor, 50mA maximum at 30V dc maximum.
RESPONSE TIME: less than 100 microseconds (0.1 milliseconds).
ON-STATE SATURATION VOLTAGE: less than 1V dc. Photodarlington output.
OFF-STATE LEAKAGE CURRENT: less than 10 microamps.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to 50 degrees C (32 to 122 degrees F).
CONSTRUCTION: standard black plastic octal-plug relay housing.
Banner Engineering Corporation 9714 10th Ave. No., Minneapolis, Mn. 55441 Telephone: (612) 544-3164 FAX (applications): (612) 544-3573
WARRANTY: Banner Engineering Corporation warrants its products to be free of defects for one year. Banner Engineering Corporation will repair or replace, without charge,
any product of its manufacture found to be defective at the time it is returned to the factory during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover damage or liability for the
improper application of Banner products. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty either expressed or implied.
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