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    1. See how Banner’s EZ-SCREEN LS Heavy-Duty Type 4 Safety Light Curtains uses cascading to maximize safety while minimizing cabling and equipment footprints.

    2. Identify machine problems before they cause serious damage or unplanned downtime and alert staff of changes in condition via text message or email as well as provide at-a-glance local indication of machine status.

    3. The S15L Series In-Line Sensor Status Indicator is a two color indicator light that indicates power and output status. Its inline connection, over-molded design and bright indication create a cost-effective solution that can be applied to most 4- or 5-pin devices with an output.

    4. The WLS27 Pro with discrete control and configured by Banner’s Pro Editor software is one of two new models of the WLS27 Pro series strip light. It now includes programmable RGBW LEDs for use in illumination, indication and inspection applications. Learn how the configurable WS27 Pro provided forklift guidance for warehouse operators.

    5. When one of the boilers in the boiler room of an apartment building started exhibiting issues, the building manager needed to find a long-term solution that could identify maintenance issues quickly and accurately.

    6. Find out how a local construction company worked with Banner Engineering to find a solution that alerted workers to the location and status of a skid steer.

    7. Snap Signal offers the flexibility to monitor vibration for large numbers of motors with one easy-to-install soution.

    8. Sensors detect the leading edge of pallets, polybags, blister packs, envelopes, tubes, and a wide range of difficult to detect targets.

    9. An SLM series slot sensor and an iVu Series vision sensor are used to detect bottles passing on the line and to verify that date/lot codes have been correctly printed onto the bottles.

    10. Wirelessly integrate IO-link sensor data for tank level monitoring with Banner's DXM controllers and T30R sensors for accurate, remote data analysis.

    11. • Remove completed pallets from assembly stations quickly • Enable direct communication from assembly stations to AGVs • Improve process efficiency using turnaround time data to

    12. Maximize throughput and reduce downtime by harnessing existing data from your equipment.

    13. Snap Signal converters provide monitoring data so users can spot small performance changes. This solution indicates problems that can be fixed early and fully with preventive maintenance.

    14. Monitor leaks in your critical applications and receive real time alerts when they occur.

    15. Monitor sensors and devices with ease -- new or existing -- and efficiently manage your inventory.

    16. Snap Signal products utilized existing legacy sensors that were already installed to offer valuable insights on process states and error conditions. Product managers were able to monitor machine performance and help optimize throughput via sensor data sent to Banner Cloud Data Services (CDS).

    17. Make your legacy injection molding machine smart – Give it Industry 4.0 capability – with Snap Signal.

    18. Snap Signal makes it easy to incorporate industrial internet of things (IIoT) technology to your equipment.

    19. Banner’s DX99 Nodes offer solutions for monitoring the temperature of motor bearings using thermocouples or RTDs. Because these are low power sensors and radios, a battery life of up to three years is possible. The Node sends temperature data wirelessly back to a central control location for logging and analysis. When the bearing temperature rises unexpectedly, maintenance can be scheduled before any motors burn out or equipment is damaged. It is likely this temperature data would not be monit

    20. Your machines need a constant supply of materials to keep production going. Knowing when they’re running low is critical. Snap Signal provides this data and makes it available for viewing anywhere it’s needed.

    21. Easily monitor the pressure, current, oil temperature, and motor vibration/temperature of hydraulic power units and other hydraulic machinery. Snap Signal products connect sensors of various types and convert their signals to Modbus data for real-time condition monitoring.

    22. In a recent material handling application, facility managers needed to find a solution that would alert them to the status of trailer capacity at loading dock doors in real-time.

    23. Provide at-a-glance machine status indication and send machine status information to a wide range of devices.

    24. Learn how In the Ditch™, an Idaho-based manufacturer of award-winning products for the towing industry, was able to make substantial improvements to the efficiency and accuracy of their picking processes by implementing a complete pick-to-light system from Banner Engineering.

    25. Hermes Abrasives requested lighting to improve inspection capabilities of abrasive products.

    26. Increase production efficiency by developing a wireless call-for-parts, service, and Andon system that allows for up to 35 work stations to call out to 12 forklifts/Hi-Los using the EZ-Light K70 Touch to wireless Direct Select operator interface.

    27. Operators access machine systems through the control cabinet and need Intense illumination of the cabinet facilitates for maintenance and management.

    28. During assembly, inspections are conducted to measure seat height adjustment, forward and rearward movement, and upright and recline motion.

    29. Learn how the installation of Banner wireless vibration sensors and data from the DXM wireless gateway prevented unplanned downtime in this application.

    30. • Precise location detection • High-speed conveyor • Customer specific product

    31. Wireless products enable predictive maintenance in the port industry. Motors and gearboxes on cranes are prone to high vibration and temperature which can cause them to degrade. Predictive maintenance allows employees to interfere and solve problems before they completely fail and cause unplanned downtime and lost profit.

    32. The K50U wireless ultrasonic sensor was designed specifically as a non-contact level monitoring solution. Monitoring the levels of epoxy in drums during refill alerts staff of potential overflows before they become a problem.

    33. Vehicle detection at loading docks is complicated because sensing solutions are exposed to the elements and need to recognize a wide variety of surfaces. Rugged ultrasonic sensors work well to accurately detect the surfaces of delivery vehicles regardless of the material. Pairing with bright LED indication creates unmistakable operator guidance.

    34. Wireless monitoring of rotating parts on coal conveyors throughout a large port allows operators to utilize predictive maintenance to prevent failure and save money while reducing downtime.

    35. K50 Pro touch buttons with IO-Link communication display takt time within workers' sightlines so that the assembly pace stays on track and meets production goals.

    36. A Sure Cross FlexPower™ Node with internal battery directly connected to a temperature and humidity sensor can provide these measurements without costly conduit or cabling, eliminating the need to manually collect data from multiple sensor locations. IP67 electronics and a variety of filter options make this product suited for the wide temperature and humidity ranges encountered in a greenhouse.

    37. T-GAGE M18T Series Temperature Sensors are passive, non-contacting, temperature-based devices designed to detect objects that are hotter or colder than the ambient condition, and then activate an output. In this application, the T-GAGE temperature sensor will detect the presence or absence of hot glue on the flaps of the package. If the hot glue is present, the process will continue and the package will be sealed. If it’s absent, the output will trigger a process to apply the hot glue.

    38. Banner’s T-GAGE M18T temperature sensor is ideal for hot glue verification because it detects the infrared energy an object emits to determine its temperature, sensing from 0⁰C to 300⁰C. In this application, the T-GAGE M18T temperature sensor detects the presence or absence of hot glue on the flaps. If hot glue is present, the package will continue down the manufacturing line;if it is missing, the output will trigger a pusher arm to kick the carton off the conveyor into a bin.

    39. A large cabinet maker needs to monitor and control the temperature and humidity throughout many rooms in a large production facility. Manual environmental readings of the entire plant were conducted periodically throughout the week. These manual readings only provided a snapshot of information and gathering the data took more than three hours. The customer did not have real-time, accurate information that could be used to control the plant environment. Manually collecting this information and controlling the fan system was timeconsuming and resulted in errors that damaged wood in storage, work in progress, and finished cabinets.

    40. Clinical labs need to process samples quickly to keep throughput high and any lag during testing procedures would disrupt workflow. LED lightings, such as the K50L2, works as machine status indication so that the lab operators can process fix errors, handle samples, and collect results in a timely manner.

    41. • Expand available data beyond local indication • Gather information necessary to react quickly • Drive efficiency improvements based on data previously unavailable

    42. Identify small problems before they become major issues that impact machine performance and uptime.

    43. Monitoring production inputs and outputs provides machine operators and managers with critical data about their processes and equipment and can help them identify and resolve problems on the production line more quickly.

    44. Placing WLS27 Multicolor LED Strip Lights with EZ-STATUS above PCB assembly machines provides area lighting and status indication with one rugged and versatile light. Any changes in machine status cause the WLS27 to switch from illumination to indication and cover the entire machine with the corresponding color. This type of indication allows operators to focus on the task at hand without missing changes in machine status.

    45. Before shipping to the brand assembler, a supplier of auto visors needs to verify that Data Matrix UV barcodes have been printed on each visor’s safety label. The customer turned to Banner to read invisible 2D Data Matrix barcode and send data via Ethernet IP to a PLC for traceability/error proofing.

    46. An automotive manufacturer was rejecting a supplier’s shipment of rear window assemblies due to faulty defroster grids. The supplier’s existing test procedure measured current draw across the entire heating system to detect an overall failure, but it could not detect the subtle impact of a single heating wire being broken. The window supplier partnered with a Michigan-based machine automation company to create a better test fixture—one that can verify each defrost wire heats to specification prior to shipping.

    47. The EPA has placed restrictions on the use of many fumigants citing a correlation between their use and ozone depletion. As an alternative, a large-scale flour mill performs three to four thermal remediations per year to eradicate flour beetles. The temperature inside the mill is brought up to 122° F (50° C). This is done gradually to minimize equipment and building strain caused by heat expansion.

    48. The K50L domed 50 mm indicator light works well for status indication on autonomous shuttle buses. The buses operate on short distances in outdoor environments that exposed the bus technology to a variety of weather conditions. The rugged K50L indicators are rated IP67 and IP69K to withstand water ingress in the harsh environment.

    49. A machinery company needed a sensor able to consistently detect clear PET bottles at multiple points.

    50. Hamer, LLC is a Minnesota-based manufacturer of automated packaging equipment for a wide variety of applications and world-wide customers. From pet food to pellet fuels, Hamer machinery packages products in a variety of weights and sizes at speeds up to 60 bags per minute. A vital component of Hamer’s equipment is registration mark sensing—the ability to detect marks on packaging as it passes at high speeds. When a mark is detected, the equipment cuts the packaging at the designated location, eliminating waste and ensuring each bag is consistent.

    51. Algus Packaging Inc. is a leader in the heat seal and thermoform packaging industry. They design, develop and manufacture high-performance sealing machines, thermoformed packaging and offer full service contract packaging. The machinery and services offered by Algus provide their customers with the ability to change and grow as business needs dictate, now and in the future.

    52. iVu Plus BCR Gen 2 with 25 mm Micro Lens replaces hand held barcode readers to collect data from dense, difficult-to-read QR codes on vehicle transmissions. A WL50S high-intensity LED spot light illuminates the target area.

    53. A Henshaw customer manufactures drivetrain and powertrain systems for the automotive industry. The company had experienced productivity losses due to errors in the assembly of transmission valve bodies. Henshaw was tasked with developing a system that would reduce errors and improve the assembly process.

    54. American Hoffmann Corporation chose WLB32 LED light bars to illuminate work areas, enclosures and control cabinets, replacing fluorescent light fixtures. The superior light distribution offered by the WLB32 LED lights lights, as well as the ease of installation were key factors in the company's decision.

    55. • Bright illumination inside weld machine • Comparable in cost to fluorescent lights • Uniform, even lighting

    56. The company wanted a cost effective lighting solution that would offer brilliant illumination on multiple work stations on large product testing machinery.

    57. Baking is a mixture of creativity, precision and attention to detail. The Wilkinson Baking Company has added technical innovation to the mix. The Wilkinson Bread Bakery is a compact, completely self-contained and fully automated bread bakery. This unique machine combines technology with tradition to transform simple raw ingredients into bakery fresh bread at 40 loaves an hour.

    58. A leading machine manufacturer builds workstations designed for accurate, timely and cost-effective battery cell assembly. A value added component of the workstations is an operator guidance device that does three jobs: enables assembly processes to start and stop, indicates parts to be picked and installed, and completely stops line operation if emergencies occur. When it became too costly for the OEM to construct and mount these devices themselves, they turned to Banner to craft an all-inclusive solution. To honor the time line requirements of their customer—a major tier two battery supplier—the OEM needed the solution in eight weeks.

    59. The customer was looking for a single-output solution that senses packages quickly, is easy to install and maintain, and was affordable enough to buy in bulk quantities if needed.

    60. A successful manufacturer of specialty industrial yarns makes fiberglass and glass thread products for applications in the automotive, aerospace, military and composite materials industries. To help maintain their high standards and minimize costly product returns, they established a goal of zero product defects. To meet this goal, the company needed an automated thread inspection system.

    61. Soil moisture and air temperature sensing ranges are typically under a mile, but the Site Survey tested the signal out to two miles. With the MultiHop Radio and its antenna installed very low to the ground, the Master Radio was installed with a large omnidirectional antenna to maximize the communication range.

    62. SureCross devices can monitor temperature, vibration, and pressure. A mobile FlexPower Node equipped with up to three thermocouples monitors critical bearing temperature and sends the data to a Gateway for logging. With this information, maintenance personnel can service the machine based on performance indicators and minimize down time.

    63. Local indication solutions provide clear, highly visible status alerts to both operators and plant managers in their normal sightlines.

    64. Elevators, escalators and moving sidewalks are major investments in any facility’s infrastructure. This equipment is expected to operate safely and reliably for many years and with minimal downtime for maintenance. To meet these expectations, a large-scale manufacturer of vertical and conveyor transport equipment performs rigorous tests on all system components. The data that is collected helps the company estimate component life expectancy and plan service schedules.

    65. An automotive supply company makes a range of vehicle systems. Their seating systems combine structure and design with features that enhance comfort and safety. Weight sensors installed on the underside of the seats work in coordination with vehicle safety systems to determine the size and position of a seat occupant. These factors affect how or if airbags will be deployed in the event of an accident.

    66. The dough for one of the company’s many popular breakfast cereals must fall within specific height parameters to ensure that it will have the perfect flake. Dough that is too thick will emerge from baking stiff and heavy. Dough that is too thin will crumble easily. This impacts the quality, taste and texture of the final product as well as product weight and packaging. Any product that does not meet the rigorous quality standards of the company will not be shipped or sold on the consumer market.

    67. Sensor solutions to add vehicle detection to Fire Department dispatch and reporting systems.

    68. Sensor solution for blind spot object detection for large vehicles, alerting operators with time to respond.

    69. The company was experiencing several quality control issues—bottles were coming off the line with missing, skewed and double labels. As a result, the customer was scrapping over 2,000 bottles a month, a process which requires them to cut out the mislabeled portion of the bottles and re-grind the plastic for reuse. Further, the labeling errors began prompting serious customer complaints. To avoid scrapping additional bottles and losing loyal customers, the company came to Banner for a label inspection solution.

    70. Bottles incorrectly packed into bliss trays for sale in club stores did not properly display product labels and had to be returned to the company.

    71. One global provider of healthcare products had been using vision machines to detect particulates in their liquid pharmaceuticals. When the machines were no longer able to detect contaminants to the required percentage level, the company began using human visual inspections. Since many of the particulates are extremely minute, the company needed to install bright and highly uniform illumination in their work stations so operators could effectively verify the quality of products.

    72. To ensure that a griddle is on, non-contact T-GAGE M18T temperature sensors are aimed at the cooking surface to detect that the surface is hotter than the surrounding air. If the waffle iron is hot, the batter will be poured in and the process will continue. If it is not hot enough, the T-GAGE temperature sensor output won't trigger the batter release mechanism allowing the iron additional time to heat.

    73. Learn now a manufacturing company used a WLS15 Pro to improve safety in their warehouse.

    74. With its low-profile and sleek design, the LC15T is an easy-to-use interface for controlling a wide range of DC devices. The LC15T effectively communicates status to users with green, blue, and red colors to indicate different device states.

    75. Remote monitoring enables increased visibility into the performance and efficiency of machines, processes, and people.

    76. Remotely monitoring tank level can help improve efficiencies and increase productivity and profitability.

    77. Banner’s wireless vibration and temperature sensor measures RMS velocity, in inches per second or millimeters per second, and temperature. Mounting it as close as possible to the bearings enables you to monitor the machine’s health by detecting increases in vibration and temperature. It is easy to mount using the standard bracket, the magnetic bracket or two sided thermal transfer mounting tape.

    78. FlexPower Nodes equipped with thermocouple or RTD sensors were mounted near the monitored motors. The sensor data is sent to a Gateway installed in a central control location. The temperature set point can be established to meet the applications requirements and then provide a discrete output from the Gateway. When predetermined temperature levels are detected, the red light of a stack light connected to a Gateway lights up, alerting personnel that maintenance is required.

    79. Predictive maintenance enables users to more accurately anticipate when machine maintenance will be needed based on real-time data from the machines themselves.

    80. Instead of installing I/O transmission cabling, use a 10 to 30V dc powered Sure Cross Node and a Banner T-GAGE temperature sensor. When using host control systems, the Sure Cross Gateway transmits the temperature to the plant control room using a digital output related to temperature setpoints within the sensor. The motor is powered down or up based on these temperatures. When using a Gateway Pro as the wireless master device, the data ca be logged and alerts sent out to notify maintenance personnel when a motor is performing outside expected parameters.

    81. Inspection with high quality illumination, identifies vehicles needing additional work to ensure the highest quality paint finish.

    82. Learn how a golf equipment manufacturer recently used PTL110 pick-to-light devices to simplify and accelerate their final product assembly and order fulfillment processes.

    83. 3 Apr 2019

      A laser measurement solution enables high-speed package sorting in order fulfillment applications and helps drives failure rates down—ultimately saving costs and maximizing profits.

    84. Barcode position can change with the location of each box on a conveyor and the height of the boxes can vary. An ABR 7000 barcode reader decodes multiple 1D and 2D barcodes over a large area in a single inspection, regardless of position or orientation.

    85. Barcodes used to track packaged produce through the supply chain contain important product information that must be verified at multiple points during packaging. An ABR 3000 barcode reader ensures that the barcode on each package is present and correct.

    86. Direct part mark (DPM) codes can be small, complex, and difficult to distinguish from the material they are etched into. The ABR 7000 barcode reader is available in models specifically designed to solve challenging low-contrast and DPM applications like this.

    87. To optimize efficiency and output, the progress of multiple FOUPs in single wafer deposition machine must be closely monitored. Staff work in close proximity to these machines and prolonged exposure to bright light from tower lights can cause eye strain, leading to physical and mental fatigue. Keep reading to learn how TL30 Basic tower lights solve this application.

    88. Crankshaft runout measurements must be monitored continuously to ensure that they meet tolerance requirements. Learn how LM Series laser measurement sensors solve this difficult application.

    89. A precise measurement solution is required to ensure that integrated circuit (IC) chips are present and oriented correctly in nests. Learn how the LM laser measurement sensor solves this application.

    90. A large retail shopping center reduced vehicle congestion, customer aggravation and drive-offs using wireless sensors.

    91. Remote monitoring capabilities provide data for OEE calculations, making it easier for manufacturers to identify and remedy causes of waste within their facilities.

    92. IIoT technologies enable better communication throughout the factory and streamline processes for machines and people alike.

    93. There are many advantages of IO-Link including reduced wiring, increased data availability, remote monitoring, simple device replacement, and advanced diagnostics.