Banner Engineering introduces K50 Compact Touch Buttons Featuring a Flat Touch Surface

The exceptional immunity to false triggering and electrical noise offered by Banner’s next generation (Gen 2) K50 domed touch buttons is now 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. It is available in 1-, 2- and 3-color models. 

Key Benefits

• Space Saving Flat Surface: The low-profile (17 mm) design is ideal for use in panels, cabinets and other space constrained deployments, or where the preference is to have a touch button with a flat surface.
• Improved Visibility in Very Bright Conditions: LED lights are concentrated closer to the window than domed models, making the indication brighter when viewed directly, even in sunlight bright conditions. 
• Excellent Immunity to False Triggering: Smart Electric Field Sensing technology provides 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. 

Nook Industries New Modular Stepper Ball Screw Actuator and Stainless Steel Actuator

Nook’s modular ball screw stepper actuators are available in two styles, rotator and a captive. The rotator is the base unit for the captive unit, and the captive option adds an extruded body and keyed nut adapter with extension tube. This option also adds the ability to install travel limit switches. A rubber retract stop bumper is included to prevent accidental over-travel. The products also include an external ball bearing to absorb additional axial forces.

The modular ball screw stepper actuators come with either NEMA 17 or NEMA 23. The NEMA 17 option utilizes Nook′s 6mm x 1.25mm lead stainless steel ball screw assembly with the new 3-circuit ball nut assemblies. The NEMA 23 option utilizes Nook′s 10mm x 2mm lead stainless steel ball screw assembly with 3-circuit ball nut assemblies.

Nook′s mini stainless steel ball screw actuators are available in standard and enclosed options and feature exterior components made from FDA approved materials, such as 300 Series stainless steel. The enclosed version is designed to meet FDA guidelines capable of attaining the IP69K wash down rating.

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Turck's New TBEN-L-RFID Module with PLC Capabilities

To streamline RFID integration and data processing in HF and UHF applications, Turck introduces its TBEN-L-RFID interface module with PLC capabilities via CODESYS. This compact module’s controller function can filter and pre-process RFID data and link to broader control operations, enabling high-speed dynamic or multi-tag RFID applications.

The TBEN-L-RFID’s design makes this module ideal for retrofitting RFID applications. An IP67 rating allows its use outside the cabinet, and actuators and sensors can be connected with HF and UHF RFID read/write heads simultaneously. These features reduce the installation and wiring efforts that are required for industrial identification solutions.

For additional flexibility, users can set the multiprotocol device to one of the Ethernet protocols – PROFINET, EtherNet/IP or Modbus TCP – via the CODESYS environment. The module offers 256 MB of flash memory and runs on an 800 MHz CPU, which accesses a 128 MB DDR3-RAM. It is connected via an M12 connector to the Ethernet layer, and power is supplied via a 7/8” connector.

The TBEN-Lx-4RFID-8DXP-CDS offers four RFID ports for HF or UHF readers, and eight universal DXP I/Os for sensors or actuators. With its full programmability and increased I/O, the device extends the capabilities of the TBEN-S-RFID module. The TBEN-S-RFID offers two RFID ports and four configurable digital I/O points for external devices, as well as an IP67 rating for seamless integration into existing applications.

Turck introduces Custom Harness and Cable Assembly Solutions

Turck introduces Harness and Cable Assembly Solutions, a specialized engineering team that’s dedicated to designing custom solutions for challenging applications. The harness team draws on Turck’s industry leading connectivity expertise to solve the most difficult connectivity applications, from offering standard cable and wire assemblies to developing custom overmolded harness solutions. Whether an application must withstand extreme environmental conditions, combat continual flexing or meet specific certifications, Turck works diligently to get the job done.

This in-house design team partners with customers to efficiently solve their application challenges. With a full-service approach to simplify the design process, Turck is able to transform a napkin sketch into a finalized product, manufacture directly from customer prints, or employ an in-house toolshop and testing service to run the project from start to finish.

Turck’s harness and cable assembly capabilities lead the industry, and include automated strip crimping, hot stamping, looming, termination of industry standard connectors, and potting. The team also provides a wide range of services including bonded inventory, Kan-Ban, overmolded cordset options, PPAP, and kitting.

Banner Engineering introduces A New Class of Long-Range Time-of-Flight Laser Sensors

L-GAGE® LTF Series Laser Sensors are now available in extended range models capable of reliably detecting and inspecting objects from up to 24 m away without the use of a retroreflector. The sensors achieve accuracy error of less than 1% of range and less than 25 mm of accuracy error when using a white target. They offer greater range capabilities than similarly priced time-of-flight sensors and are an affordable alternative to sensors with similar range capabilities.  

Key Benefits

• The extended 24 m range allows LTF Series sensors to be used to solve many applications that previously were primarily solved by more expensive sensors specifically developed for long distances.
• Diffuse mode sensing eliminates the need for a retroreflective target, simplifying installation and maintenance – users can begin inspections more quickly with no downtime to service targets.
• The two-line, eight-character display and pushbutton programming facilitate sensor setup and troubleshooting, and enable real-time distance measuring and application monitoring.
• A durable IP67 housing, high ambient light immunity, and stable performance across temperatures ensure reliable performance in many challenging environments.
• Models featuring IO-Link communication have powerful advanced features, including remote configuration, remote monitoring, and extended diagnostics, all of which simplify the maintenance and management of sensors deployed in distant and hard to access areas.

Banner Engineering introduces DXM150 Wireless Controllers Offer Expanded I/O Options

More Ways to Connect to Sensors, Indicators & Control Equipment 

DXM Series wireless controllers integrate a wireless radio, cellular connectivity, and local I/O to facilitate device connectivity and communication and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. The latest addition to this series, the new DXM150, builds on these capabilities by providing an expanded selection of I/O ports. 

DXM150 Features & Benefits

• Expanded I/O: Local I/O options, including isolated discrete inputs, universal inputs, SPDT (Form C) relay outputs, NMOS outputs, and analog outputs provide users with more ways to connect to local sensors, indicators, and control equipment.
• Wired and Wireless Communication Options: The cellular modem option eliminates the need for IT infrastructures to connect remote equipment for sensing and control. The integrated wireless radio enables Modbus connectivity to remote sensors, indicators, and control equipment. RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, and USB communication ports provide wired network connections.
• Flexible Powering Options: Powered by 12 to 30 V dc, 12 V dc solar panel, or battery backup, the DXM150 can be deployed into a range of applications and locations without requiring significant changes to infrastructure.
• Simple User Interface: An integrated LCD screen allows users to access system status and setup, view user selectable events or data, and to bind and perform site surveys for Sure Cross radio

Turck introduces new Compact IP67 Programmable Controller with CODESYS 3

Turck has released its TBEN-PLC CODESYS 3 compact IP67 PLC for controlling small or modular machines. Thanks to its robust housing and high degree of environmental protection, the TBEN-PLC can operate directly on-machine, enabling the implementation of machine control without the need for a control cabinet. Using machine automation concepts and the use of pre-assembled cordsets reduce the cabling effort and simplify installation.

The wide variety of fieldbus communication protocols supported underlines the tremendous flexibility of the new TBEN-PLC; when used as a master/scanner, the device supports the industrial Ethernet protocols Profinet, EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP, as well as Modbus RTU, CANopen and SAE J1939.

The TBEN-PLC can also be used as a remote IO device for Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU and CANopen networks, enabling use as a protocol converter or gateway. For example, the controller can function as a CANopen manager for a machine module and connect this local network to a higher level system communicating over Profinet. As part of the increasing digitization of industry, this enables existing machine controls to be integrated into modern closely networked, highly flexible production systems.

Two onboard serial ports can also be used to integrate RS-232/485 serial devices. The device provides eight configurable discrete I/O channels for the direct connection of sensors and actuators. When combined with Turck’s fieldbus technology products with IP67 protection, comprehensive machine control including safety technology can be completely implemented without the need for a control cabinet.

Banner Engineering introduces K50L2 LED Indicators with IO-Link

Select models of the recently released K50L2 series of multicolor RGB indicator lights are now available with IO-Link communication. The control capabilities offered by IO-Link combined with the color combinations available with RGB LEDs enable nearly limitless custom indication capabilities with single wire control. 

Key Benefits of IO-Link:

• Customized Indication: Communicating through an IO-Link master device, users have full control of indicator color, flashing, and light intensity and can access millions of colors and advanced animations, such as rotation, strobing, 2-color display, 2-color display with rotation, 2-color flashing, and chase, where a single color spot appears in a background of another color while rotating—an effective display for indicating that a machine is in startup condition.
• Simplified Wiring: Indicators can be connected using standard unshielded 4-wire cables, which reduces the time and expense required for installation and simplifies inventory requirements.
• Drop-in Installation: An IO-Link master device saves configuration data and automatically updates new indicators, enabling quick, easy replacement of indicator lights.

Banner Engineering introduces Low-profile, Cost-effective Cascadable LED Strip Lights

The new WLS15 from Banner Engineering is a professional grade LED strip light that makes it easy and very cost-effective to illuminate equipment and work spaces for improved efficiency, productivity, and safety. It installs in just a few minutes and has a sleek, low-profile design that fits into very tight spaces. Once installed, the WLS15 will provide years of bright, even illumination with no hot spots.

• 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 shatter resistant, UV-stabilized, polycarbonate shell, the WLS 15 resists impact and vibration and will tolerate wet and dirty conditions for reliable use in challenging indoor and outdoor environments.
• Easy to Install: The ability to cascade lights together combined with flexible mounting options, such as endcap mounting holes and a wide range of available brackets, simplifies installation and wiring and makes it easy to deploy and power one or multiple lights within a short amount of time. 
• Global Support and Certification: The WLS15 is certified for use around the world and is supported by Banner’s global network of offices and partners. This simplifies repair and replacement by ensuring that access to service, support, and spares—if ever needed—is always close at hand.

Banner Engineering introduces Two-Piece Light Screens with 9.5 mm Beam Spacing

A-GAGE MINI-ARRAY measuring light screens are now available in cost-effective, easy-to-install two-piece models that feature 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) beam spacing. This two-piece system consists of an emitter and receiver and requires no separate controller.

Key Benefits

• Two-piece (emitter and receiver) array system simplifies installation and reduces the downtime and costs associated with deploying arrays that require a separate controller
• 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) beam spacing is capable of resolutions as small as 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) to provide finer levels of detection than previously possible using two-piece MINI-ARRAY Series light screens
• Pre-configured interlaced optical pattern provides the smallest minimum object detection capability
• Strong optical excess gain overcomes dust, dirt, and other environmental challenges to ensure reliable performance and minimize downtime for cleaning and maintenance