Measuring Light Curtain

EZ-ARRAY SERIES

  • IO-Link, Modbus-RTU, and RS-485 models are available
  • Applications include edge and center-guiding, loop tension control, hole sizing, parts counting and on-the-fly product sizing and profiling.
  • Closely spaced infrared beams detect objects as small as 5 mm wide edge resolution is 2.5 mm.
  • Controller functionality is built into the receiver, so basic setup requires no controller, software, or PC
  • Configuration options include 14 measurement modes, three scanning methods, two analog and two discrete outputs and a serial output.
  • Range is 4 meters.
  • Array heights range from 150 to 2400 mm.
EZ-ARRAY Emitter and Receiver

EZ-Array Series Measuring Light Curtain

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Applications

Proven Solutions that Keep Operations Running

  • Carpet Web Detection

    Carpet Web Detection

    It's much easier and more cost-effective to measure and monitor these transitions while the web is running than risk expensive waste in post-manufacturing inspections. As the carpet web passes through a pair of EZ-ARRAY measuring light curtains, the two sticks configured for Nap Detection mode monitor the process in action. The EZ-ARRAY detects the selvage edge and tufting edge and sends data to the web control system, which can then make necessary adjustments to keep the carpet in line.

  • Carton Sizing

    Carton Sizing

    Cartons moving on a conveyor pass between three pairs of EZ-ARRAY measuring light curtains. The total number of beams blocked for each pair indicates the size, which is sent to a sorter as an analog signal. A PLC then diverts each carton to the appropriate storage location.

  • Carton Dimensioning

    Carton Dimensioning

    Banner’s EZ-ARRAY measuring light curtains detect items as small as 5 mm wide with an edge resolution of 2.5 mm, and have high excess gain for detecting opaque objects. These features allow for reliable detection and measurement of packages that pass through the light curtains. The total number of beams blocked for each pair indicates the size, which is sent to a sorter as an analog signal. A PLC then diverts each carton to the appropriate storage location.

  • Profiling Clear Glass Plates and Detecting Broken Edges

    Profiling Clear Glass Plates and Detecting Broken Edges

    Sensor solutions to detect a low contrast edges of glass on conveyor in a clean industrial environment where equipment is regularly exposed to high temperatures

  • Monitoring Flow of Transparent Plastic Bottles on a Conveyor

    Monitoring Flow of Transparent Plastic Bottles on a Conveyor

    Sensor solutions to monitor a conveyor to ensure there are no stuck bottles when bottles are clear plastic in a large sensing area.

  • Sizing, Profiling and Guiding Clear Objects

    Sizing, Profiling and Guiding Clear Objects

    Banner Engineering has created a special class of EZ-ARRAYs specifically designed to detect clear objects in clean industrial environments. By customizing standard EZ-ARRAY receivers to successfully detect low contrast and operate at a lower sensing range (30 to 1500 mm), Banner has enabled EZ-ARRAY Clear Object Measuring Light Curtains to detect translucent objects such as glass and clear webbing.

  • Log Measurement

    Log Measurement

    In this application, an EZ-ARRAY measuring light screen is being used to measure the length of the log. The EZ-ARRAY determines the total number of beams that are blocked by the log and communicates the length of the log to an operator station by sending the information to the system controller in the form of a MODBUS RTU-485 output. The operator station controller then provides a number of options to the operator, who selects which cuts are made.

  • Debarking Control

    Debarking Control

    As a log moves toward the debarker, an EZ‑ARRAY receiver determines the total number of beams that are blocked. It sends an analog signal to the debarking station logic controller, which determines the diameter of the log and adjusts the log grippers and debarking blades to the log’s size. Accurately determining the log's size provides process stability and prevents damage to the debarking machine.

Brochures & Catalogs

English Documents

Filename
IO-Link Solutions Brochure
pdf
5.2MB
5 May 2025
Automotive Industry Solutions Catalog
pdf
4.5MB
16 May 2023
Software
Filename
Banner Sensors Graphical User Interface (GUI)
exe
433.4MB
5 Sep 2024
Product Data Files
Filename
IODD ZIP RESOURCE FILE EA5R-XKQ - COM2 IODD FILE v1.1
zip
64K
25 Oct 2021
IODD ZIP RESOURCE FILE EA5R-XKQ - COM3 IODD FILE v1.1
zip
64K
25 Oct 2021
Technical Literature

English Documents

Filename
A-GAGE EZ-ARRAY System with Modbus Quick Start Guide
pdf
4.3MB
17 Jan 2025
IO-Link Data Reference Guide: EZ-ARRAY v1.1
pdf
261K
25 Jan 2022
EZ-ARRAY with IO-Link v1.1 Instruction Manual
pdf
1.9MB
23 Feb 2022
EZ-ARRAY with IO-Link v1.1 Quick Start Guide
pdf
1.4MB
3 Dec 2021
A-GAGE EZ-ARRAY Instruction Manual
pdf
4.2MB
12 Jul 2021
EZ-ARRAY RS-485 to USB Adapter Cable
pdf
197K
16 Apr 2019
EZ-ARRAY System: USB Serial Adaptor (INTUSB485-1)
pdf
189K
20 Dec 2006
PLC Support Files
Filename
EZ-Array V1.1 IO-Link AOIs
zip
6MB
3 Oct 2025
EZ-Array Siemens Functions
zip
2.9MB
3 Aug 2023
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