Printed in USA
MAXI-BEAM
Banner MAXI-BEAM
ized photoelectric sensing controls that are ideally suited to industrial en-vi-
ronments. The basic MAXI-BEAM is an ON/OFF switch consisting of three
modules (sensor head, power block, and wiring base) and a unique, patented,
rotatable "programming ring" that enables you to program your choice of
"light" or "dark" operate mode, sensing range, and response time.
MAXI-BEAM sensor heads have an easily-accessible multi-turn SENSI-
TIVITY control for precise adjustment of system gain. Interchangeable
sensor heads are rotatable in 90-degree increments and are available in
retroreflective, diffuse, opposed, convergent, fixed-field proximity, and
fiberoptic sensing modes. Each sensor head also includes Banner's exclusive,
patented AID™ circuit (Alignment Indicating Device*), which features
an LED alignment indicator that lights whenever the sensor "sees" its own
modulated light source, and pulses at a rate proportional to the strength of
the received light signal.
A wide selection of MAXI-BEAM power block modules is available to
interface the sensor head to the circuit to be controlled. The plug-in design
of the wiring base enables easy exchange of the entire sensing electronics
without disturbing field wiring.
Optional customer-installable logic modules easily convert the basic ON/OFF
MAXI-BEAM into either a one-shot or delay logic function control, with
several programmable timing ranges for each function.
MAXI-BEAM sensors are ruggedly constructed of molded VALOX
NEMA standards 1, 3, 4, 12, and 13, and have interchangeable molded
acrylic lenses. Modules simply snap and bolt together, with no interwir-
ing necessary. Module interfaces are o-ring and quad-ring sealed for the
ultimate in dust, dirt, and moisture resistance.
To order a MAXI-BEAM, follow these steps:
Sensor Head Modules
RSBE & RSBR
300'
RSBESR & RSBRSR opposed mode (short range; narrow beam) range to 15'
RSBLV
RSBLVAG
RSBD
RSBDSR
RSBCV
RSBC
RSBF
RSBFV
RSBEF & RSBRF
RSBFP
RSBFF50, RSBFF100 fixed-field proximity; sharp far-limit cutoff at 50 or 100
mm
Power Block Modules
RPBT
RPBT-1
RPBTLM
RPBA
RPBA-1
R2PBA
RPBB
RPBB-1
R2PBB
RPBU
RPBR
RPBR2
Wiring Base
RWB4
Logic Modules
RLM5
RLM8
1) Select a sensor head module,
2) Select a power block module,
3) Select a wiring base,
4) Select a logic module (if needed),
5) Select accessories as needed (see Banner product catalog).
10-30V dc; one sinking and one sourcing solid-state output
10-30V dc; for use with RSBE, ESR, EF emitters (no output circuit)
10-30V dc low-profile power block (requires no RWB4 wiring base)
105-130V ac (50/60Hz); SPST solid-state output
105-130V ac (50/60Hz); for use with emitter (no output circuit)
2-wire operation; 105-130V ac (50/60Hz); SPST solid-state output
210-250V ac (50/60Hz); SPST solid-state output
210-250V ac (50/60Hz); use with emitter (no output circuit)
2-wire operation; 210-250V ac (50/60Hz); SPST solid-state output
12-250V ac or 12-30V dc; SPST solid-state output (ac or dc)
12-250V ac (50/60Hz) or 12-30V dc; SPST E/M relay output
12-250V ac (50/60Hz) or 12-30V dc; SPDT E/M relay output
(see data sheet P/N 03418)
4-terminal wiring base for all models (except RPBTLM)
ON/OFF delay (both functions adjustable up to 15 seconds)
DELAYED ONE-SHOT (delay and pulse adjustable up to
15 seconds)
(see data sheet P/N 03417)
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opposed mode
retroreflective mode
retroreflective mode (anti-glare filter)
long range diffuse proximity mode
short-range diffuse proximity mode
visible red convergent mode, focus at:
infrared convergent mode, focus at:
infrared fiber optic; for glass fibers
visible red fiber optic; for glass fibers
infrared fiber optic opposed mode; for glass fibers
visible red fiber optic; for plastic fibers
sensors are highly versatile, self-contained, modular-
(described in this data sheet, P/N 03416)
(see data sheet P/N 03418)
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Sensor Heads
r a n g e
range to 30'
range to 15'
range to 5'
range to 30"
1.5"
1.5"
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General Specifications
Construction:
lenses, o-ring and quad-ring gasketed components. Electronic components
are fully epoxy encapsulated. NEMA 1, 3, 4, 12, and 13.
Operating Temperature:
Sensitivity Adjustment:
head beneath a watertight gasketed screw-cover. 15-turn clutched control;
rotate clockwise to increase sensitivity.
Alignment Indicator:
clusive AID™ circuit (*US patent no. 4356393) lights the LED whenever
the sensor sees its own modulated light source, and pulses the LED at a
rate proportional to the strength of the received light signal.
False Pulse Suppression on Power-up:
up.
Response Time and Repeatability:
vidual product descriptions are independent of signal strength.
VALOX
Quick Disconnect (optional)
Some MAXI-BEAM sensor heads: models RSBC, RSBDSR,
RSBLV, and RSBF (shown with bifurcated fiber optic assembly
attached).
Power Block
Output OFF
LED
Sensitivity
Control
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Output ON
LED
is a registered trademark of General Electric Co.
Reinforced molded VALOX
Red LED on top of sensor head. Banner's ex-
Easily accessible, located on top of the sensor
-40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F).
Specifications to follow in indi-
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LED/AID™
Indicator
housing, molded acrylic
100ms delay on power-
Programming
Ring
Programming
Ring for Logic
Optional
Logic Module
Rotatable
Sensor Head
Conduit
Entrance
P/N 03416A4D
RWB4
Wi r i n g
Base
