Banner Engineering Expands Offerings To Meet Modern Automation Demands

Banner Engineering has released three new products to help improve automation visibility, connectivity, and communication. The company's latest product offerings, the GS60 Pro Multicolor Guide Spotlight, K50 Pro Select Discrete Models, and M12 L-Code Cordsets, all demonstrate a new way for users to optimize their automated systems. Each of these products brings unique features that address common industrial challenges, from enhanced visual signaling to reliable connectivity and precise user control.

The GS60 Spotlight can be used on both stationary and mobile equipment. Image used courtesy of Banner Engineering

GS60 Pro Multicolor Guide Spotlight

Banner’s new GS60 Pro Multicolor Guide Spotlight is designed to improve operator visibility in tough industrial settings. The high-intensity LED spotlight features a range of colors and different animations. The customization allows for different status indications that can be used to signal different machine states, warnings, or instructions to operators. With a compact and rugged design, the GS60 Pro ensures reliable performance even in harsh environments.

The color spotlight can integrate with existing automation systems, making it an essential tool for improving efficiency and reducing downtime. Whether used to indicate machine readiness, direct operators, or highlight potential hazards, the spotlight enhances safety and communication on the production floor. Lastly, the lights can be used for more than just stationary applications and can be added to mobile equipment like forklifts and AGVs.

The K50 Pro multicolor indication lights can be used to enhance communication in a plant environment. Image used courtesy of Banner Engineering

K50 Pro Select Discrete Models

Banner’s new K50 Pro Select Series is made up of multicolor indication lights that offer advanced control and visual indication in a simple, user-friendly device. The touch buttons are equipped with a multicolor LED display, allowing for clear and immediate status communication. The crisp color scheme is designed to help solve feedback and indication errors many applications and industries face. Designed for intuitive operation, the lights provide feedback for various automation processes, such as machine activation, system confirmation, and operator guidance.

The K50 Pro is designed with rugged construction for industrial environments and features selectable color options that help to enhance workflow visibility. The K50 Pro Select Discrete Models are particularly useful in applications requiring simple user interaction with automated systems, improving responsiveness and efficiency in manufacturing operations. The K50 Pro models come sealed in an IP66-, IP67-, and IP69K-rated laser welded assembly for long-lasting durability.

The M12 L-Code Cordsets can be used to power small motors or decentralized I/O with its high amperage rating. Image used courtesy of Banner Engineering

M12 L-Code Cordsets

Ensuring stable power delivery in automation systems is critical, and Banner’s new M12 L-Code Cordsets provide a dependable solution for systems requiring higher power usage, like decentralized I/O and compact motors. The robust cordsets are designed for compatibility with industrial power distribution applications, featuring secure locking mechanisms and durable materials that withstand demanding environments, including an IP67 rating. According to Banner, the cords can deliver up to four times the power of most M12 connectors for a total of 16 amps through the power pin.

With high current capacity, the M12 L-Code Cordsets facilitate efficient energy transfer, reducing the risk of power interruptions that can disrupt operations. The cords can help simplify wiring with 40% less space used when compared to traditional 7/8-inch connectors. In addition, they ensure a secure connection to contribute to the reliability and performance of automated equipment in the manufacturing and logistics industries. The cords are available in male, female, and double-ended configurations to suit any combination of wiring necessary.

Enhancing Industrial Automation

Banner’s three latest innovations in industrial automation each address key operational challenges. Whether enhancing visibility, improving control interfaces, or ensuring stable connectivity, these products are designed to contribute to safer, more efficient, and more reliable automation systems.

Featured image used courtesy of Banner Engineering