Material Handling: Facilities Operations & Monitoring
Efficient Facility Operation and Monitoring
Modern distribution centers are fast paced environments conveying, sorting and processing product and packages to meet the needs of the customers they serve. To process these parcels as quickly and efficiently as possible, a myriad of systems, equipment and processes must be properly synchronized and managed. A single mishap in a mission critical area can disrupt the flow of items throughout the entire system.
Products and solutions from Banner Engineering help facility managers and operators keep their systems running smoothly, effectively and efficiently. Our sensors monitor the performance and health of machines, equipment, systems and system components, as well as docks and doors, loading and unloading areas, anywhere or anything that could significantly impact the flow of products and parcels through the system. If a critical condition arises, LED indicators provide a high visibility signal and an audible alert, notifying personnel to take action. Wireless products provide real-time status information from critical areas and equipment, allowing facility managers and operators to remotely monitor systems and respond quickly to any situation.
Applications
Emergency Indication on Conveyors
Banner’s RP-LS42 safety rope pulls line conveyors as a way to indicate emergencies and immediately shut down conveyors. If a rope pull is used during an emergency, it can be difficult to locate exactly where it was pulled. A K30 indicator light can be paired with the rope pulls in order to provide indication as to where the rope was pulled. This allows for quick and easy indication of where an emergency occurred, helping to return to normal operations as fast as possible.
Facility Function Monitoring
Banner’s wireless solutions can have multiple gateways tied to respective nodes, allowing for elimination of all wires and providing flexible mounting options. The wireless structure of gateways and nodes are responsible for communicating the critical I/O throughout the facility. Even with multiple wireless products, the wireless communication system is efficient and has no cross talk interference and does not interfere with the IT department.
Exit Chute Jam Indication
Banner’s Q30FF600 background suppression sensor confirms when a product enters the exit chute to ensure it came off the sortation system and that there isn’t a jam in the product chute. The Q30FF600 has long range sensing up to 600 mm, which is the standard width of many chutes.
Emergency Stop Buttons on a Conveyor
Banner’s 30 mm mount E-Stop buttons work well in this type of application because they have an illuminated base that turns from yellow to flashing red when actuated. The red flashing illumination of the E-stop button visibly alerts operators which button was pressed so they can quickly and easily fix the problem to reduce down time and only reset the button that was activated.
Delivery Truck Detection at an Outdoor Loading Dock
Use shifts in magnetic fields to detect arrival and trigger alert
Monitoring Arrival and Departure of Trucks at a Loading Dock
Outdoor truck detection for safety prevention purposes
Featured Products
Sensors
Offering the most comprehensive collection of sensors in the world.
Machine Safety
Highest levels of safety without compromising productivity.
Lighting and Indication
Superior quality illumination, clear status indication, operator guidance.
Industrial Wireless
Real-time monitoring in difficult-to-access locations.
Barcode Readers
Banner provides advanced barcode reading capabilities for traceability in a wide variety of industries.
Machine Vision
High performance tools, intelligent features, intuitive user interface.
Accessories
A wide selection of cables, reflectors, and more.
Software
Product setup and configuration with intuitive user interfaces.
Product Capabilities
Advanced capabilities for your automation challenges.
Barrel-Mount Indicators: S18L Series
These 18 mm general purpose indicator lights can be used on their own or as part of a panel; no enclosure necessary.
WLB32 Adjustable LED Workstation Light
Bright, glare-free workstation light with adjustable brightness improves productivity. Cascadable models for continuous lighting with minimal wiring.
WLB92 Large Ultra-Bright LED Work Light
Brightest, adjustable, uniform light for low bay lighting & robotic work cell applications. Easy installation with a variety of mounting options.
K90 Series 90 mm Domed Indicators
Large, 90 mm indicator lights provide extremely bright and uniform illumination from all directions and longer distances.
Temperature & Humidity Sensor Series
Sure Cross® Temperature and Humidity Sensors work in a variety of environments to provide temperature and humidity measurements. Used with Sure Cross Wireless Radios, these sensors make it easy to monitor environmental conditions without costly wiring runs to monitoring points.
QT50R Series Collision Avoidance Radar Sensor
High sensitivity radar sensor, ideal for collision avoidance on mobile equipment like reach stackers, forklifts, & mining vehicles. Adj. sensing field.
30 mm Mount Emergency Stop Buttons
Patented 30 mm mounting base enables easy installation and hookup with no assembly, individual wiring or additional enclosure required.