Level Measurement
Accurate Level Measurement Saves Costs
Accessing accurate level data from containers, hoppers, and tanks is critical to managing inventory, securing contents, assuring quality and safety, and saving costs.
Banner solutions for measuring and monitoring fill and material levels are available in a range of sensing technologies to optimize detection for each unique target and environment.
Used in combination with our wireless products, these solutions provide accurate, real-time data from assets deployed in remote and hard-to-access areas.
Reliable level detection is critical for a wide range of applications. For example, a dependable level measurement solution can:
- Ensure material is not wasted in spills due to overfill, which saves time and costs.
- Protect equipment from damage due to underfilling
- Prevent unplanned downtime and keeps processes moving along smoothly by predicting when containers will run out and enabling them to be refilled in a timely manner.
- Ensure customers and end users receive the correct amount of product, which improves customer satisfaction.
However, level measurement can be challenging due to the wide variety of materials, the location of containers, mounting contstraints, and more.
From precise measurement solutions to wireless solutions for remote tank level monitoring, Banner Engineering offers a variety of technologies to match your level measurement application. See a few examples below, or contact us to discuss your specific application.
Measure Level of Material in a Stack
- An accurate sensor is needed to monitor the stack height of the carton blanks in the magazine to ensure the stack is not empty and prevent downtime.
- A smart sensor, like the Q4X sensor, can accommodate changes in carton size and machine speed to help reduce downtime for setup and changeovers.
- The analog output provides a real-time gauge of the stack height. This allows the cartoner machine to have several “call for parts” set points without having to manually move the sensor.
- With exceptional linearity and a four-digit display, the Q4X sensor provides real-time feedback with an analog (V or mA) or distance (mm) readout.
Monitor Level of Material in a Hopper
- For long-range level detection applications, an LTF Series laser measurement sensor can be installed up to 12 meters away from the target
- At this distance, the sensor will not interfere with system operations or come into contact with the equipment or process.
- The sensor features high excess gain, superior signal control and automatic adaptive laser power control for reliable detection, regardless of surface color or reflectivity.
- The exceptional linearity, repeatability and resolution of LTF series sensors ensure tremendous accuracy in measuring the distance from the sensor to the material in the hopper.
- The laser sensor can be paired with a TL50 Pro tower light to provide dynamic status indication of hopper fill level, for monitoring at a glance even from a distance.
Monitor Liquid Levels in Tanks
- Storage tanks, totes, and containers can be found in a wide variety of environments, from indoor or outdoor installations to above or below ground deployments.
- Properly monitoring and managing levels inside these tanks can help increase productivity and profitability.
- A wireless ultrasonic sensor uses sound waves to detect objects, for a non-contact level measurement solution.
- Ultrasonic sensors are also immune to target color, reflectivity, or transparency.
- Wireless communications open up additional benefits including saved time and costs, real-time remote monitoring, and adaptability to meet changing requirements.
Rugged Laser Distance Sensor
Milimetreden küçük değişiklikleri algılayabilen dayanıklı lazer mesafe ölçüm sensörümüz, zorlu uygulamalara çözüm sunmak için tasarlanmıştır.
- Dijital, analog (0 - 10 V veya 4 - 20 mA), şeffaf cisim algılayan ve IO-Link'li modelleri mevcuttur.
- 25 ile 610 mm arası algılama yapan modeller sunar.
- Geniş yelpazedeki renkleri, farklı malzemeden yapılmış cisimleri ve yüzeyleri mesafe değişimi prensibine göre algılar.
- Banner'a özgü Dual Teach (Öğretme) Mode ile mesafe ve ışık şiddetini aynı anda kontrol ederek reflektöre ihtiyaç duymadan şeffaf cisim algılaması yapar.
- IP69K koruma sınıfına sahip FDA onaylı paslanmaz çelik gövdesiyle son derece dayanıklıdır.
Laser Measurement Sensor
LE Serisi yüksek hassasiyete sahiptir, koyu ve parlak renkli hedefleri kusursuz şekilde algılayabilir.
- Enerjilenmesinin ardından hemen kullanıma hazırdır
- İki satır ve sekiz karakterlik ekranıyla kullanımı oldukça kolaydır
- Linear Array teknolojisi sayesinde, cismin yansıtıcılığından bağımsız olarak kararlı şekilde algılama yapar.
- Görünür Class 2 Lazer ışığı ile hizalama yapmak oldukça kolaydır
- IO-Link'li modelleri mevcuttur
LTF Series
Long Range Laser Measurement Sensor
Yüksek performansa sahip LTF Serisi lazer mesafe ölçüm sensörleri; 24 m menzil dahilindeki açılı ya da dik duran hedefleri renkten, parlaklıktan ya da yansıtıcı özelliklerinden bağımsız şekilde algılar.
- Ölçüm ve algılama uygulamaları için analog, dijital ve çift dijital output seçeneği sunar
- Menzil, hassasiyet ve tekrarlanabilirlik açısından sınıfının en iyi performansına sahiptir
- İki satır, sekiz karakterlik ekranı ve butonlarıyla programlama, hataların tespiti ve mesafe ölçümünün eş zamanlı olarak izlenmesi son derece kolaydır
- IP67 koruma sınıfına sahip gövdesi sayesinde, zorlu ortamlarda güvenilir performans sunar
- Gelişmiş ölçüm metotları, çıkış gecikmesi zamanlayıcıları ve sinyal karışmasını önleyen algoritma gibi ileri düzeyde seçenekler sunar
- IO-Link'li modelleri uzaktan izleme ve konfigürasyon seçenekleri sunar
