What's New in Lighting and Indicators

Banner is expanding its offering of the WLS15 Series to include programmable models with RGB LEDs for use in advanced indication applications. These new models will be programmable with Banner’s Pro Editor software, IO-Link communication, or serial Pick-IQ® communication.

Representing analog measurements digitally just got easier with the new S15C Analog to Pulse Pro converters from Banner. These converters are small, plug-on accessories that are designed to connect directly to a sensor or indicator and begin operating immediately, fitting seamlessly into your factory applications to convert analog sources into PFM or PWM signals.

The Pro Series programmable multicolor LED devices from Banner Engineering offer limitless possibilities for advanced indication of dynamic machine states, operator interaction, and process statuses. The Pro Series product line has expanded to include two new devices. The K50 Pro Beacon is programmable using Banner's Pro Editor Software, IO-Link communication, or PICK-IQ®. The K90 Pro Indicator is programmable with Pro Editor or IO-Link communication.

S15L Series indicators connect in-line with sensors and other 4- and 5-pin devices to provide high-visibility, two-color display of power and output status, making it easy to quickly identify and resolve problems.

PICK-IQ™ communication enables greater speed and accuracy in medium and large scale pick-to-light systems. Pick-to-light devices powered by PICK-IQ are easy to use, interchangeable, and scalable to create flexible pick-to-light systems that set up quickly and adapt to changing needs.

Banner is expanding its offering of the WLS27 Series Strip Light to include programmable models with RGBW LEDs for use in indication, illumination and inspection applications. These new models will be programmable with Banner’s Pro Editor software or IO-Link communication.

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