Banner Engineering Corp.

DX99 wireless nodes
DX99 wireless nodes transmit data collected by sensors over a secure wireless network. They now have a compact metal housing rated for Class I, Div. 1 hazardous locations. DX99 nodes include an integrated battery for powering the radio transceiver and external sensors, and they can transmit and receive data at distances up to 3 miles. A built-in site survey tool allows the installer to determine the quality of the wireless link. Input options include discrete, analog, thermo-couple, and resistance temperature detector (RTD) signals.

World-Beam QS18 background suppression sensor
The World-Beam QS18 background suppression sensor ignores everything beyond a set distance of up to 300 mm, permitting operation in areas where the background cannot be controlled. Its companion foreground suppression sensor detects objects of any shape or color that come between it and an unchanging background, up to 200 mm away, without a blind zone. These sensors are suitable for use in packaging machinery, solar panel production, material handling, food processing, and pharmaceutical applications. They do not react to fluorescent light, which allows them to be placed below conveyors, facing overhead lighting. A multi-turn screw adjustment allows the user to set the cutoff distance, and the sensors’ built-in crosstalk immunity allows multiple sensors to be used in close proximity. The sensing beam is a visible red light emitting diode (LED), and output options include negative-positive-negative (NPN), positive-negative-positive (PNP) and bipolar (1 NPN, 1 PNP). The sensors have a wide range of mounting and durability options, including IP67 and National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 6-rated models that can withstand harsh environments.

SureCross wireless network
The SureCross network is an all-in-one packaged wireless solution with plug-and-play functionality. It consists of at least one gateway controller and one or more remotely located nodes, which can be connected to both digital and analog I/O points. Depending on the configuration, each gateway can support up to 15 nodes and each node can accommodate up to 12 I/O points. SureCross offers bidirectional Rx/Tx communications with reliable performance capabilities that provide monitoring and control in processing applications. This feature protects information during communication interruption or failure by reverting to a configureddefault output condition; the network automatically returns to normal operational status when the radio frequency (RF) link is re-established. Multiple SureCross networks can coexist in close proximity, and the network integrates seamlessly with existing process or control networks. The network employs frequency-hopping spread-spectrum (FHSS) communication, which establishes integrity by verifying bidirectional transceivers in each device to fully acknowledge data transmission. Time-division multiple-access (TDMA) slots guarantee bandwidth to each node, while polling and site survey capabilities ensure communication integrity, either at the gateway or locally at each device, by means of an integrated display. SureCross is available in both 900-MHz and 2.4-GHz models, allowing deployment of advanced wireless capabilities anywhere in the world.