Material Handling: Facilities Operations & Monitoring

Efficient Facility Operation and Monitoring

Modern distribution centers are fast paced environments conveying, sorting and processing product and packages to meet the needs of the customers they serve. To process these parcels as quickly and efficiently as possible, a myriad of systems, equipment and processes must be properly synchronized and managed. A single mishap in a mission critical area can disrupt the flow of items throughout the entire system.

Products and solutions from Banner Engineering help facility managers and operators keep their systems running smoothly, effectively and efficiently. Our sensors monitor the performance and health of machines, equipment, systems and system components, as well as docks and doors, loading and unloading areas, anywhere or anything that could significantly impact the flow of products and parcels through the system. If a critical condition arises, LED indicators provide a high visibility signal and an audible alert, notifying personnel to take action. Wireless products provide real-time status information from critical areas and equipment, allowing facility managers and operators to remotely monitor systems and respond quickly to any situation.

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Applications

Emergency Indication on Conveyors

Banner’s RP-LS42 safety rope pulls line conveyors as a way to indicate emergencies and immediately shut down conveyors. If a rope pull is used during an emergency, it can be difficult to locate exactly where it was pulled. A K30 indicator light can be paired with the rope pulls in order to provide indication as to where the rope was pulled. This allows for quick and easy indication of where an emergency occurred, helping to return to normal operations as fast as possible.

Emergency Stop Buttons on a Conveyor

Banner’s 30 mm mount E-Stop buttons work well in this type of application because they have an illuminated base that turns from yellow to flashing red when actuated. 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 to reduce down time and only reset the button that was activated.

Delivery Truck Detection at an Outdoor Loading Dock

Use shifts in magnetic fields to detect arrival and trigger alert

Monitoring Arrival and Departure of Trucks at a Loading Dock

Outdoor truck detection for safety prevention purposes

Condition Monitoring on Conveyors

Banner’s wireless solutions can have multiple gateways tied to respective nodes, allowing for elimination of all wires and providing flexible mounting options. The wireless structure of gateways and nodes are responsible for communicating the critical I/O throughout the facility. Even with multiple wireless products, the wireless communication system is efficient and has no cross talk interference and does not interfere with the IT department.

Exit Chute Jam Indication

Banner’s Q30FF600 background suppression sensor confirms when a product enters the exit chute to ensure it came off the sortation system and that there isn’t a jam in the product chute. The Q30FF600 has long range sensing up to 600 mm, which is the standard width of many chutes.

Sensors

Offering the most comprehensive collection of sensors in the world.

Measurement Solutions

Banner’s problem-solving measurement sensors and measuring arrays are ideal for precise process monitoring and inspection. Solutions for reliable object detection, remote monitoring, and precision measurements are available in a range of sensing technologies to optimize detection for each unique target and environment.

Lighting and Indication

Superior quality illumination, clear status indication, operator guidance.

Machine Safety

Highest levels of safety without compromising productivity.

Industrial Wireless

Real-time monitoring in difficult-to-access locations.

Barcode and Vision

Banner Engineering provides advanced barcode reading capabilities and vision sensors & smart cameras for traceability, inspection and quality control in a wide variety of industries. We offer rugged, reliable solutions that ensure quality, improve efficiency, and enable accurate inventory management. They are cost-effective, easy-to-deploy, easy-to-use solutions capable of solving thousands of applications, from simple feature verification to complex, high-speed inspections.

Remote I/O

Remote I/O products optimize control system performance and simplify system design for machine builders and controls engineers.

Connectivity Technology

Whether you are making standard connections or updating your industrial system, Banner’s connectivity technologies will ensure you get the signal you need where you need it quickly and reliably.

Accessories

A wide selection of cables, reflectors, and more.

Software

Product setup and configuration with intuitive user interfaces.

Technologies

Choose from a wide selection of product technologies to enhance your new or existing system with advanced capabilities. Whether it be our programmable multicolor LED devices with Pro Editor Software, flexible pick-to-light systems with PICK-IQ™, or exclusive safety devices with In-Series Diagnostics, Banner Engineering can help customize your ideal solution to address even the most complex applications.