Whether you need illumination, indication, or interaction, the family of Pro products from Banner enable advanced capabilities and control throughout your visual environment.
Communicate Detailed Information
Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) is a way to digitally represent an analog measurement value from a sensor. Banner Engineering’s Pulse Pro I/O technology simplifies the connection between the sensor and an indicator or controller. Pulse Pro I/O solves a wide variety of applications and localizes clear information for fast visibility and response.
Measure Distance without an Analog Sensor
Pulse Pro I/O sends digital pulses that are proportionally scaled across the measuring span on the sensor. This allows users to use a high-quality digital input card on their PLC to determine the measured distance. The sensor will indicate a loss of signal between the sensor and target, providing additional information to customers about target presence and absence. Pulse Pro I/O’s digital signal has increased immunity from electrical noise interference, a common problem of analog transmissions over long cable runs, so it does not require shielded cabling.
Reduce Downtime and Operator Error
Reduce costly, unplanned downtime with compatible Banner lights that assist operators with high-visibility, at-a-glance operator guidance and status indication. The unmistakable illumination streamlines factory communication by promoting faster response to status changes and reduces the risk of costly mistakes and accidents. For example, the TL50 Pro tower light shows material level so that reloads or unloads can be handled timely and efficiently. Additionally, WLS27 Pro strip lights show separation distance between moving equipment like AGVs.
Benefit from a Plug and Play Solution
Utilize technology compatible with a wide and expanding range of Banner’s smart sensors. The range of products used for Pulse Pro I/O solutions allows users to create a solution that meets the needs of any application. The PFM output is available on select Q4X, Q5X, and LTF series IO-Link models. Sensors indicate long-, mid-, and short-ranges that can be seen across the factory floor. Users can visualize incremental changes in precision applications or direct operators of large machines and equipment.
Featured Compatible Products
WLS27 Pro Series LED Indicator
The WLS27 Pro Series LED Strip Light can be used in numerous applications across many industries with its quality white light; sealed, chemical resistant housing; and a wide variety of colors and animation possibilities.
- Programmable models with RGBW LEDs for use in indication, illumination and inspection applications
- Banner’s Pro Editor software allows users to program device status, colors and animations for control via three discrete outputs
- IO-Link helps reduce costs, increase process efficiency, and improves machine availability
- Offers illumination and multiple indication capabilities in a single device with EZ-STATUS
- Use its bright light for illumination or colors for broad status information
- Bright white light for efficiency, quality and safety during normal operation
- Heavy diffuse window for smooth glow and close-range indication
- Factory traffic status indication at intersections
- High visibility indication for machine status and more
Q4X Series Sensors
Versatile, rugged laser distance sensors offering superior performance and capable of detecting sub-millimeter changes in distance.
- Discrete, analog (0 to 10 V or 4 to 20 mA), clear object, and IO-Link models available
- Q4X600 high resolution models are now available with analog output and even higher excess gain to solve more applications
- Reliable sensing range from as close as 25 mm and as far as 610 mm
- Detects across a variety of target colors, materials and surfaces based on distance
- Dual teach mode (intensity + distance) is ideal for error-proofing applications and enables clear object detection with no retro-reflector required
- Robust housing rated to IP69K with FDA-grade stainless steel
- Easy setup with responsive buttons
- Rugged design resists mechanical impact, over tightening and extreme vibration
- Clear distance readout from angled four-digit display
Contact us today to learn more about how these and other Pulse Pro products can advance the capabilities in your visual environment.
