Scan Even The Most Difficult Barcodes!

The ABR Series imager-based barcode readers by Banner Engineering is the best solution to read even the most difficult to read 1D and 2D barcodes. For example, the ABR Series detects barcodes

printed on highly reflective surfaces, low quality, and damaged codes.

Along with that, Banner developed the Barcode Manager, an easy-to-use software that can connect, configure, and monitor multiple barcode readers. The ABR Series users can choose a one-step process for automatic setup and an advanced option that provides full access to device settings for full configuration.

The line of barcodes was developed with the automotive, electronics, packaging, material handling, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical companies in mind, but it can also benefit other industries.

Common Applications

• Device/Component traceability
• Direct part marking (DPM)
• Quality assurance
• Work-in-progress tracking
• Automated line changeover
• High-speed process control
• Package sortation and shipping
• End-of-line palletizing
• Primary and secondary package verification

We would love to demonstrate how the Banner Engineering ABR Series can benefit your production. For more information, please call (800) 228-2790.

Meet the Banner Engineering Q5X Series!

The Banner Engineering Q5X Series is composed of high-power mid-range sensor that detects even the most challenging targets while saving time and costs. The device comes in a versatile IP67 rated housing that can be mounted outside of hazardous areas and it can detect the most acute angles from 9.5 cm to 2 meters away.

The Q5X can verify multiple conditions and with one single device you can:

• Detect clear and reflective objects
• Detect black targets against a black background
• Detect black targets against a shiny metal background
• Detect multicolor packaging and targets of all colors

The Q5X Series can be programmed via on-board user interface, remote teach, IO-Link, or optional sensor display. Besides the easy programming, the solution also offers real-time distance feedback that enables easy troubleshooting and is error proof.

Applications:

• Part in place inspections
• Part motion complete
• Detection of black plastic, leather, and rubber parts
• End of line pallet detection
• Shrink wrap detection
• Carton full/empty
• Box, tote, and pallet detection
• Detection of construction materials (timber, plywood, sheetrock, steel, asphalt, etc.)

Winner! Winner! Banner K50 Pro Series Kit

Keith Buehler with Machine Concepts is our lucky winner! Keith entered our drawing to win a Banner K50 Pro Series Kit. This kit includes a converter cable, splitter, power supply, and K50 - a $300 value!!

Visit Banner's page HERE to view more information and data sheets to help you learn how to program.

Congratulations, Keith!

Avoid Costly Downtimes And Eliminate Challenges With Smart Sensor Technology

What is a Smart Sensor?

Smart sensors provide the ability to setup a sensor locally using the built-in buttons and menu display. Long after a sensor has been in place, when the sensor is damaged or has failed, the replacement sensor must be setup for the application. It can take some time to locate the correct sensor data sheet, so if someone is unfamiliar with the push button sequence and menu display, it can delay setup, thus resulting in extended machine downtime and profit loss. Smart sensors help eliminate such challenges.

Banner offers an extensive line of smart sensors to help solve applications. Watch their video highlighting their offerings and how they could handle your challenging requirements, help you avoid downtimes, and how they can even let you know when maintenance is required.

C&E is also hosting a webinar on smart sensor technology next Thursday, April 12th. CLICK HERE for details. 

Banner Engineering K50 Touch Buttons - Now Featuring A Compact Flat Touch Surface

Previously available in domed models, Banner's next generation K50 touch buttons are now also available in a compact version with a flat touch surface. The K50 Compact Touch Button is easily actuated with the touch of a finger, hand, or whole palm, requiring no physical pressure to operate.

The low-profile design is ideal for panels, cabinets, and other space deployments. LED lights are concentrated closer to the window than domed models, making the indication brighter when viewed directly. This allows for improved visibility in very bright conditions. The K50 Compact models offer Smart Electric Field Sensing technology, providing Gen 2 touch buttons with excellent immunity to false triggering caused by the buildup of detergents, oils, and other foreign materials, as well as exposure to direct water spray.

• Ergonomic design requires no physical pressure to operate, preventing stress on hands and wrists
• Rugged, fully encapsulated IP69K construction for high-pressure wash-down environments
• Models with either latching or momentary outputs
• 1-, 2-, and 3-color models available to solve a variety of applications
• Second generation models feature superior electrical noise immunity
• Models made with food-grade materials available

For questions, or for more information, please call C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you! 

Safety Light Curtains in IP69K Hygienic Housing - Able to Resist Washdown & Chemical Cleaning - New From Banner Engineering

EZ-Screen LS safety light curtains from Banner Engineering are now offered with an IP69K Hygienic Housing. They can resist high-pressure, high-temperature washdown and aggressive chemical cleaning. These light curtains offer the same capabilities and ease-of-use of other EZ-Screen LS safety light curtains, but are protected by hygienic tubular enclosures. Do you have an application where maintaining sanitary conditions is critical? These light curtains are ideal for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications where such conditions are needed.

Key Features:

• Easy-to-Clean, Hygienic Design: Made of FDA grade polycarbonate tubes and 316L stainless steel endcaps and mounting brackets. Each enclosure has a smooth, hygienic design that minimizes the opportunity for debris to accumulate, to comply with sanitary requirements.
• Chemically-Resistant Construction: IP69K rated enclosures withstand frequent, repeated exposure to many chemical cleaning agents used to sterilize equipment. They will not discolor or become cloudy over time, ensuring reliable performance for safety light curtains as well as a long operational lifespan.
• Hydrophobic Vent: Allows condensation to escape the enclosure and prevents water and chemicals from entering, eliminating the need for an integral heater element and simplifying maintenance. 
• Remote Configuration of Fixed Blanking: Models with Remote Fixed Blanking can be set up to ignore fixed objects, such as brackets or fixtures, inside the defined area without directly accessing the receiver. 

For more information on Banner Engineering's new EZ-Screens, click here to visit their page. 

For questions, please call C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you!

Next Week! Join C&E And Banner Engineering For A Webinar Discussing Trends In Industrial Lighting & Indication

Thursday, October 12th: 10:30am-11:30am EST

Robb Weidemann with Banner Engineering will be hosting C&E's monthly webinar. Robb will address different trends in industrial lighting and indication through discussing specific application details and providing general feature/benefit information for related products. Banner Engineering's broad selection of industrial LED lighting products are high-quality and energy-efficient with vibration-resistant housings, making them ideal for industrial applications. Banner's LED indicators have a rugged design for long-term use and provide a wide variety of models ranging from daylight visible to multiple colors in one device.

Trends to be Highlighted:

• Illumination to improve productivity.
• Maintenance savings with LED illumination.
• Illumination to improve quality.
• Illumination to improve safety.
• Supply chain simplification.
• Indication for process control.

Join Robb Weidemann and C&E to discover a solution for your industrial lighting application. Whether your application is for workstation lighting, task lighting, manual visual inspection, or pick-to-light, Banner Engineering has you covered. 

Bolder, Brighter Indication: New 7-Color K30L & K50L RGB Indicator Lights From Banner

The new K30L2 and K50L2 RGB Indicator Lights from Banner Engineering feature seven colors from just three inputs in one device. Due to a rugged IP69K construction that withstands impact and washdown, they're able to perform reliably in any environment. Their clear and uncomplicated wiring allows for a quick installation and allows for users to consolidate controller outputs.

IO-Link for K50L2 LED Indicators:
IO-Link enables vast custom indication possibilities for K50L2 LED Indicators.

• Full control on color, flashing, and light intensity with the use of multicolor RGB LEDs
• Advanced animation, such as rotation and strobing
• 2-color display with flashing, rotation, and chase
• Simplified wiring - connect using standard unshielded 4-wire cables
• Drop-in installation - an IO-Link master can save configuration data and automatically update new indicators, enabling quick and easy installation or replacement of indicator lights

For questions, or for more information, please call C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you. 

Banner Engineering's LTF Time-of-Flight Laser Sensors Just Got Even Better!

Banner Engineering's L-GAGE LTF Laser Sensors are now available in extended range models. These extended range models are able to detect and inspect objects from up to 24 m away without the use of a retroreflector, while still achieving accuracy error of less than 1% of range and less than 25 mm of accuracy error when using a white target. Considered an affordable alternative to sensors with similar range capabilities, they offer greater range capabilities than similarly priced time-of-flight sensors.

Key Features:

• The extended 24 m range allows the LTF Series sensors to be used to solve many applications that previously were primarily solved by more expensive sensors specifically designed for long distances
• Installation and maintenance is simplified - diffuse mode sensing eliminates the need for a retroreflective target
• Users are able to begin inspecting more quickly with no downtime to service targets
• The two-line, eight-character display and pushbutton programming facilitate sensor setup and troubleshooting, enabling real-time distance measuring and application monitoring
• Durable IP67 housing, high ambient light immunity, and stable performance across temperatures
• Reliable performance in many challenging environments
• Models featuring IO-Link communication have powerful advanced features, including remote configuration, remote monitoring, and extended diagnostics

CLICK HERE for more information on Banner's LTF! Call C&E at 800-228-2790 for questions, or for more information. 

Illuminate Equipment and Work Spaces With Banner's Professional Grade LED Strip Lights

The WLS15 from Banner Engineering is a professional grade LED strip light that provides years of bright, even illumination with no hot spots. They're an easy and cost-effective solution for illuminating equipment and work spaces while providing improved efficiency, productivity, and safety. The WLS15 is installed easily in just a few minutes and its sleek, low-profile design allows it to fit into tight spaces.

• Compact, Low-Profile Design: The slim, space-saving 15 mm profile of the WLS15 enables installation in confined areas without disrupting the work environment, or obstructing sightlines.
• Rugged IP67 Construction: Built with a sturdy aluminum inner frame and sealed in a shatter resistant, UV-stabilized, polycarbonate shell. The WLS15 is able to resist impact and vibration and will tolerate wet and dirty conditions for reliable use in challenging indoor and outdoor environments.
• Easy Installation: The ability to cascade lights together, combined with flexible mounting options, simplifies installation and wiring and makes it easy to deploy and power one or multiple lights within a short amount of time. 

CLICK HERE to visit Banner's page on the WLS15 for more information and downloadable data sheets. 

For questions, please call C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you! 

Banner's LTF, Now With IO-Link: Offering Robust Two-Way Communication, Reliable Detection, and Exceptional Accuracy!

What is IO-Link?

IO-Link is a point-to-point serial communication protocol used to communicate with sensors and devices that support IO-Link and are connected to a master device.  CLICK HERE for more information on IO-Link and its key features.

Banner's long-range time-of-flight laser measurement sensor, the LTF, has now added IO-Link to its list of many benefits.  The L-GAGE LTF now offers models with two independently configurable discrete outputs and the IO-Link industrial protocol. These new models now allow for robust two-way communication between the sensor and master device. Regardless of target color, material, or reflectivity, Banner's LTF series provides exceptional accuracy over long distances and reliable detection. CLICK HERE to learn more about Banner's LTF long-range accuracy sensor.

Benefits of LTF with IO-Link:

• Remote Configuration
• Remote Monitoring
• Extended Diagnostics
• Simple Device Replacement
• Interface Versatility
• Simplifies Wiring, Preventative Maintenance, and Device Replacement

For questions, or for more information, please call C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you! 

Banner Engineering Simplifies Scalable Safety With the XS26-2 Expandable Safety Controller

Banner's XS26-2 Expandable Safety Controller provides the option to add up to eight I/O expansion modules, making it capable of adapting to a variety of machines, including large scale machines with multiple processes. Due to its ability to interface with a plethora of safety devices, and its design to support a variety of safety input properties, the XS26-2 is considered a simple and flexible safety solution for machine safeguarding.

Banner highlights an application requiring monitoring and configuration of safety devices at the end of line. Challenged with multiple safety and non-safety devices, the XS26-2 Expandable Safety Controller was a good fit for the application.

Safeguarding areas around the palletizers and stretch wrappers can prove to be difficult because it involves multiple hazards. The XS26-2 provides a simple and flexible safety solution for machine safeguarding, making it an ideal answer. It's a scalable safety solution equipped to monitor and provide stop and start functions with multiple safety and non-safety input devices. If the areas become more complex, eight additional I/O modules can be added. There are six expansion modules to choose from, including a variety of safety inputs, solid-state safety outputs and safety relay outputs. With easy-to-use configuration software, employees can have the controller up and running in minimal time.

CLICK HERE for more information about the XS26-2 on Banner's site! 

For questions, please call C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you! 

Going The Distance With Banner's Q4X Laser Distance Measurement Sensor

Banner's Versatile Q4X Series Adds Long-Range Models

Banner Engineering's Q4X, a rugged laser distance sensor, offers superior performance and is able to detect sub-millimeter changes in distance. Compared to the leading competitors' 500 mm range, the Banner Q4X now has a 22% longer range of up to 600 mm and is capable of 2 to 4 times higher precision across the sensing range. This sensor is up to three times more precise and has double the maximum sensing range than previously available. 

The Q4X discrete and analog sensors come standard with new problem-solving firmware. Dual mode, dual intensity distance window, is an innovative new teach mode that allows the Q4X to solve new applications. Transparent objects can be reliably detected without the need for a retro-reflector. The sensor will be successful in error-proofing applications where you need to know an object is not only present but also the correct color of reflectivity.

Key Features:

• Reliable sensing range of 25 mm to 600 mm for threaded barrel housings and 35 mm to 610 mm for flush mount housings
• Able to detect height changes as small as 0.5 mm
• Dual mode sensing measures distance and light intensity and can be used for reliable clear object detection, error proofing, and to verify presence or absence beyond the sensing range
• Detects targets regardless of target surface reflectivity
• Delay timers, remote input, and advanced measurement modes expand the range of applications solved with a single sensor
• IO-Link enables remote configuration, sensor backup, easier preventative maintenance, and more

For questions, or more information, please call C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you!

Powerful Software Upgrades for Banner VE Series Smart Cameras

Banner has released upgrades to their Vision Manager software for the VE series smart camera, making the PC programming software even more powerful. Individual tool results, such as X and Y coordinates, can now be exported over EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus/TCP with the new Industrial Protocol Flexible Map feature. Use the Logic tool to combine tool results using Boolean logic or to drive discrete outputs from tool results. The latest version of Banner's Vision Manager software is free and available now.

Vision Manager Software Upgrade:

• Support for the new, lower resolution WVGA and 1.3MP cameras, in addition to the 2MP camera
• Create custom Industrial Ethernet maps to export individual tool results
• Combine tool results or drive discrete IO using the Logic Tool
• Backup, restore, and reset to default settings through the emulator
• Choose to display only the image and annotations while in full screen image mode
• Image export sample application and source code now available

Banner Engineering's free and easy-to-use Vision Manager Software provides a number of tools and capabilities that enable VE Series Smart Cameras to solve a wide range of vision applications, such as item detection, part positioning, feature measurement, and flaw analysis.

For questions, or more information, please contact C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you!

Banner's VE Series Smart Camera is Now Available in Two New Resolutions!

Banner Engineering's easy-to-use VE Series Smart Camera is now available in two new resolutions. The 1.3MP and WVGA resolutions have speed and price advantages compared to the 2MP model, but offer the same powerful inspection capabilities. With multiple resolutions now available, users can select the smart camera most suitable for their application.

Three Hardware Resolutions:

• 1.3MP - Recommended model for initial testing of an application
• WVGA - Operates at higher speeds than the 1.3MP and 2MP models and is well suited for applications where cost is a key consideration. This model is available for under $2000!
• 2MP - Capable of detecting smaller objects than the 1.3MP and WVGA cameras and has a larger field of view than these models

For questions, or more information, please contact C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you!

Expanding Application Possibilities For E-Stop Buttons

Providing additional protection against environmental hazards for their 30mm Emergency Stop Buttons, Banner Engineering has introduced their new Washdown Cover. The Washdown Cover provides extra protection without compromising device actuation or visibility. By raising the product rating up to IP69k, it expands the number of applications for which their E-Stop Buttons can be used. It's available in pre-installed kits or as a standalone product.

Banner Engineering's 30mm-mount Illuminated Emergency Stop button is an electro-mechanical emergency stop push button. It meets worldwide safety standards. They are easy to install and hookup with no assembly, individual wiring, or additional enclosures required.

Banner's 30mm mount E-stop buttons have an illuminated base that turns from yellow to flashing red when actuated. To reduce down time, 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 and only reset the button that was activated.

For questions or more information, please contact C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you! 

Visual Inspection Made Easier Based on The Eye's Response to Color

An interesting facet of the human eye's function is that we are most sensitive to green light. Studies show that the color Green is easiest to see because it's in the middle of the visible light spectrum. Using this knowledge, Banner has taken visual inspection to the next level and offers a multitude of green light application solutions. 

Why Does Green Light Work?

• Contrast from ambient light
• Reaction to materials and oils
• Operator stimulus
• Angle of reflectance
• Human Eye Response
• Most sensitive to green
• Green appears the brightest
• True in dark and bright ambient conditions

Applications:

• Stamping
• Surface inspection
• Class A surfaces
• Steel
• Carbon fiber

• Metals
• Weld inspection
• Crack inspection

• Glass
• Surface and edge inspection
• Windshields
• Windows

• Plastic
• Short shot detection
• Extrusion
• Molded parts

For questions, or more information, please call 800-228-2790. Thank you!

Detect the Invisible With Banner's New Clear Object Detection Sensor

Banner's latest addition to the QS18 series is a high-performance clear object detection sensor. To ensure reliable detection of transparent, translucent, and opaque targets at any distance between the sensor and the reflector, it has a polarized coaxial design. This clear object sensor has a fast 400 microsecond response time, making it an ideal choice for bottling or packaging applications.

Features:

• Coaxial optics enable reliable detection of targets to the face of the sensor with no dead zone
• The optional "Clear Tracking" automatic compensation algorithm provides long and reliable operation by compensating for dust buildup and ambient temperature changes
• Bright, visible red light spot makes alignment easy
• Long-range operation from face of sensor to 3m
• Easy configuration

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For questions or more information, please contact 800-228-2790. Thank you!

New From Banner: The VE Smart Camera - Easy-to-Use With New Vision Setup Software

VE Series Smart Camera

• Compact, Durable, Versatile

• The VE Smart Camera is built to stand up to industrial environments and has many configuration options
• Durable Design
• Robust, aluminum housing for harsh environments
• C-mount lens for a variety of applications
• Compact size
• Optional lens cover provides an IP67-rated solution
• Status & Troubleshooting
• Bright status indicators to easily view camera status
• Two-line, eight-character display and push buttons enable troubleshooting and camera status
• Perform product change or trigger
• Troubleshoot and clear error
• Change or view IP address, MAC address, or speed
• Connections
• Ethernet connector with GigE transfer capability
• Power Banner Vision lights directly from the camera
• Six optically isolated I/O
• Intuitive Software

• VE Vision Manager software: Easy configuration, powerful functions
• Connect to camera, configure parameters, view inspection logs and access advanced menus
• Live image display with runtime editing
• Determine historic pass or fail information quickly
• Easily view sensor I/O status
• Configure input and test parameters in minutes

Join C&E for a FREE "Quality Inspection Technology" Webinar, featuring the new Banner VE Series Smart Camera. CLICK HERE for more information and registration!

CLICK HERE for the new VE Series Smart Camera Brochure! Please call 800-228-2790 for questions or more information.

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Next-Generation Touch Buttons From Banner: Featuring Smart Electric Field Sensing For Superior Immunity

Banner Engineering has introduced its next generation touch buttons for the K30, K50, and K70 multi-color indicators and pick-to-light sensors. Banner's next generation (Gen 2) touch buttons employ smart electric field sensing. This technology provides the Gen 2 touch buttons with excellent immunity to false triggering caused by the buildup of detergents, oils, and other foreign materials as well as exposure to direct water spray. It also improves actuation performance with gloves.

The K70 is a brand new addition to Banner's multi-color and pick-to-light sensor family. The K70 features a 70 mm touch dome with a 30 mm base, making it optimal for larger industrial applications in addition to jobs that require more visibility. There are nine color options with the K70 and one-, two-, and three-color models for flexible performance.

The next generation K30 and K50 offer flexible communication and simplified setup of a single device or multi-point applications. The K50 is available in one-, two-, and three-color models, while the K30 is available in one- and two-color models. New FDA models are also available, which are constructed from FDA-grade material and fully encapsulated for use in food and beverage applications. The FDA models are gray in color to better match stainless steel and to differentiate them from the standard models, which are black.

In addition to excellent immunity, next generation K30, K50, and K70 indicators are ergonomically designed to eliminate hand, wrist, and arm stresses associated with repeated switch operation, requiring no physical force to operate. The indicators can also be easily actuated with bare hands or in gloves.

Enjoy the video below from Banner! 

For questions or more information, please contact custservice@cesales.com. Thank you!