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1. Industrial sensors

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1.1. Photo-electric sensors

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1.1.1. Select a photo-electric sensor by shape or series

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As a class-leading manufacturer, Banner Engineering has a very wide selection of sensor shapes, mounting modes and series, each with their own benefits, to fit all applications:

• a. Slot sensors, also known as "U-shaped" sensors, detect objects that pass between the two arms - one with the emitter and the other with the receiver. The fixed slot width provides reliable opposed-mode sensing of objects as small as 0.30mm. Ideal for counting, sensing parts on conveyor rails and belts, detecting edges and other applications.
• b. Rectangular-shaped sensors with mounting thread - mounting style uniquely available with Banner Engineering. All the benefits and technology of rectangular sensors (display, buttons for control and setup, etc.) with the simplicity of an M30 mounting thread
• c. Classic rectangular-shaped sensors for mounting on a plate adapter - allow precise angular positioning, using market widely available mounting plate adapters.
• d. Cylindrical threaded/barrel-shaped sensors - compact sensors with vibration-proof threaded mounting, in all sizes (M12, M18, M30 and more)
• e. Cylindrical smooth-shaped sensors - the most compact high-performance sensors, can be mounted accurated with a simple clamp

You can navigate the below table to discover those 5 types of sensors, then click on your selection to open a more detailed configurator:

1.1.2. Select by shape and sensing mode

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Banner Engineering also offers a wide variety of sensing modes: retro-reflective, through-beam, diffuse, fixed field, adjustable field, convergent, divergent and divergent diffuse.
You can navigate the below table to discover the sensors available for each sensing mode, then click on your selection to open a more detailed configurator:

1.1.3. Select by sensing range

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Banner Engineering offers a wide selection of photo-electric sensors with sensing ranges from a few millimeters to hundred meters.
Navigate the table below to select a sensing mode based on your application requirements:

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1.2. Fiber optic photo-electric sensors and amplifiers

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Fiber optic sensors are small enough to fit in confined areas and can be positioned precisely where needed with flexible fibers.
Their heads are available in various shapes (cylindrical smooth, cylindrical thread, Rectangular and slot/fork shape) and adapt to a variety of sensing modes (diffuse, diffuse reflective, reflective, spot through-beam, linear through-beam)
A fiber optic photo-electric sensing application usually consists of two components:

• A fiber sensor (head and fiber optic, pre-assembled)
• A fiber optic sensor amplifier (which usually emits the lights and processes the returned light. Below, the sensor can be selected by emitted light color or by general technical characteristics

1.2.1. First, choose your fiber sensor

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1.2.2. Then, choose your amplifier by light color or series...

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1.2.3. ... or choose your amplifier by technical characteristics

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1.3. Photo-electric distance measurement sensors

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Distance sensors exist in various technologies:

• Photo-electric, with triangulation
• Photo-electric, with time-of-flight technology (it measure the time between emission of a light pulse and its return to the sensor, after being reflected by a target object)
• Photo-electric, with time-of-flight technology (same principle as photo-electric, except the emission is an inaudible high-frequency (100kHz or more) sound pulse

They have various types of outputs:

• 1 or 2 digital outputs (triggered when a object arrives at a preset distance of the sensor. 2 digital output distance sensors are used to detect if an object is within a certain distance range from the sensor
• analog output, which transmits in near-real-time the distance to the target object
• combination of digital and analog outputs, to perform both measurement and triggering

Choose your distance sensor by:

• shape and sensing mode
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• sensing range

1.3.1. Select by shape and sensing mode

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1.3.2. Select by sensing range

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1.4. Array sensors

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Array sensors provide a wide area of detection with different resolutions for different sized objects. Some can reliably see objects as small as 5.6mm or extremely flat objects such as an envelope.
They are not to be used for safety applications, in which case safety light curtains are preferred
Below table allows to choose the array sensor based on its sensing dimensions (height or length, depending on installation):

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1.5. Edge/profile sensors

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Using an array of closely spaced light beams, measuring light screens (also known as edge sensors) are designed for profiling, inspections, and process monitoring.

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1.6. Displacement sensors

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Displacement sensors are used to measure distance between an object current position and a pre-set reference.
To select the right displacement sensor for your application, you can either:

• select its beam type and outputs
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• select it to match the sensing range required by your application

1.6.1. Select by beam type and outputs

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1.6.2. Select by sensing range

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1.7. Radar sensors (R-GAGE)

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Radar sensors use Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radar technology to reliably detect moving or stationary targets.
Lower frequency radars can see high dielectric objects very well including cars, trains, trucks, and cargo even in extreme weather conditions.
Higher frequency radar sensors can see a wider array of objects and will be more robust than an ultrasonic sensor in most applications, including outdoors.

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1.8. Position sensors

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Suitable for reliably detecting the presence of a large metal object-such as a car, truck or railcar-even when the vehicle is not moving.
Designed to minimize the effects of temperature swings and destabilizing magnetic fields.

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1.9. Ultrasonic sensors

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Ultrasonic sensors use sound waves rather than light, making them ideal for stable detection of uneven surfaces, liquids, clear objects, and objects in dirty environments.
These sensors work well for applications that require precise measurements between stationary and moving objects.

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1.10. Liquid level sensors

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Banner Engineering ultrasonic level sensing device offer choice of dual-discrete or analog/discrete outputs.
Simplified setup with push-button TEACH programming of custom sensing window.
Possible remote programming with an external switch, computer or controller for added security and convenience.

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3. Lighting and Indications

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3.1. Tower / stack lights

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Preassembled and preconfigured multi-segment LED tower light indicators replace conventional stack lights, which often require time-consuming assembly and complex wiring. Various tower light models result in customized solutions, including a choice of ac or dc supply power, three audible output options, standard or high light intensities and quick-disconnect or pre-wired options.

Pro series programmable multi-color tower lights allow users to configure color, flashing, rotation, and light intensity. Banner's Pro Editor software allows users to program device status, colors and animations for control via 3 discrete outputs.

There are 3 ways to select a tower light from Banner Engineering:

• by the most popular product
• by diameter and series (for monolithic tower light)
• by separates modules or assemblies (for modular tower light)

3.1.1. Select by the most popular product

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3.1.2. Select by diameter and series

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Monolithic tower lights

3.1.3. Select by separate modules or assemblies

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Modular tower lights (TL70 series) :
To make a tower light

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3.2. Light beacons

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Select by application and diameter

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3.3. Pilot lights

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Select by diameter and shape

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3.4. Industrial task lights

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Banner Engineering's industrial LED lighting products are high-quality and energy-efficient lights that provide years of maintenance-free operation, with no bulb or ballast changes required throughout the lifespan of the device. Robust, vibration-resistant housings and sleek designs make Banner Engineering's LED lighting ideal for a wide range of industrial applications, including machine lighting, enclosure lighting, visual inspection illumination and work cell lighting.

Below table allows to choose task light based on its shape.

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3.5. Traffic lights

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Banner Engineering EZ-LIGHT Traffic Lights are preassembled indicators for signaling and traffic control, available with one, two, or three indicators.

• Intense levels of light output for outdoor applications
• Controlled field of view for signage and narrow lane use
• Rugged, cost-effective and easy-to-install
• Compact devices are completely self-contained (no controller needed)
• Immune to EMI and RFI interference
• Choose NPN or PNP input, and 15 to 30V dc or 85-130V ac operation, depending on model

Select by tiers

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4. Touch-buttons and push-buttons

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4.1. Touch-buttons

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Banner Engineering is the leader in ergonomic, visual and sealed operator touch buttons for industrial applications. Since Banner Engineering touch buttons can have multiple colors and I/O capabilities, they can replace several conventional buttons, making them ideal in lean manufacturing environments.

Capacitive touch buttons have an ergonomic design that does not require force for actuation, but only contact with the surface of the button. This helps prevent stress on hands and wrists. Capacitive touch buttons operate with the touch of a finger, hand, or whole palm, and with either bare or gloved hands.

Optical touch buttons are a photo-electric replacement for mechanical push buttons. Both capacitive and optical touch buttons are zero force activated and require no physical pressure to operate.

select by actuation type and shape

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4.2. Push-buttons

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Push buttons require physical force to actuate the button. Banner Engineering also offers mechanical buttons with key operated selector switches.

4.2.1. Emergency push-buttons

4.2.2. Illuminated push-buttons

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5. Picking systems (pick-to-lights)

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Pick-to-light devices and systems help industrial automation manufacturers reduce the risk of error in the assembly process, boosting product quality and reducing cost.

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