Banner Engineering SBCV1 Multi-Beam Convergent Scanner Block

The SBCV1 Multi-Beam Convergent Scanner Block from Banner Engineering is a 3/4-Wire scanner block that operates in convergent mode as part of the MULTI-BEAM family. It uses a visible red 650 nm beam and features a fixed focal point of 38 mm (1.5 in), enabling tight-range detection with multiple beams to improve discrimination against background reflections. As a scanner block, it connects to a separate power block—the exact input and output signals depend on the power block chosen—and uses interconnecting pins for mounting and wiring. In convergent mode, SBCV1 supports single-, dual-, and multi-beam configurations to tailor sensing geometry to the application, with pattern details and performance curves provided in Banner’s literature to guide installation. Typical applications include high-speed object presence and edge detection on conveyors and assembly lines where precise, repeatable detection is required at short distances. This model is specified for rapid response, with the convergent beam design designed to deliver fast sensing in automated environments while maintaining reliable operation at normal manufacturing reflectance levels.