The K50 Pro Series of devices from Banner Engineering has expanded to include additional communication capabilities with IO-Link and PICK-IQ ® and optical and mechanical actuation. Each of these 50mm multicolor RGB devices are now available with either IO-Link communication for advanced animation customization or PICK-IQ for faster response speeds over a Modbus network. As a family, the K50 Pro Series increases production efficiency. These devices simplify ordering and design through reliable performance in harsh environments, along with having a variety of color and animation options that enable more intuitive indication.
Key Benefits
Updated Models – The K50 Pro Series multicolor indicator combines existing IO-Link features with PICK-IQ technology. It allows users to configure color, flashing, dimming, and advanced animations like rotation, strobing, 2-color display, 2-color rotation, 2-color flashing, and chase.
The K50 Pro Series capacitive touch button combines existing IO-Link features with PICK-IQ technology. It can be actuated with bare hands or gloves and has adjustable sensitivity levels. Additionally, it has excellent immunity to false triggering by water spray, oils and other foreign materials.
New Models – The K50 Pro Series optical model has an illuminated dome to make it easy to see job light status. Users can customize or select standard function configurations. The K50 Pro optical features either IO-Link or PICK-IQ models. Pro Editor software is not currently available.
The K50 Pro Series push-button gives users tactile confirmation that the button has been pushed, compared to relying exclusively on the visual confirmation from the indicator. It is rugged, miniaturized, and an easy-to-install solution to aid in error-proofing and lean manufacturing. The K50 Pro push-button device features IO-Link and PICK-IQ models. Pro Editor software is not currently available.
New Features
IO-Link is a point-to-point communication link between a master and a light. There are many advantages of an IO-Link system, including standardized and reduced wiring, increased data availability, remote configuration and monitoring, simple device replacement, and advanced diagnostics. Together, these capabilities result in overall reduced costs, increased process efficiency, and improved machine availability.
PICK-IQ brings faster response speed and simplified programming to Modbus RTU communication. It gives full access to color, flashing, rotating, and dimming settings as well as advanced animations such as dynamic sequence mode and LED control. Output settings, including on and off delays, output function, and output state are also available with PICK-IQ. Using PICK-IQ adds a simple change to the devices that allow the Modbus master controller to run standard Modbus protocol, but achieve the performance required by a medium to large sized pick-to-light system.
Applications
- Processing and packaging machinery
- Automatic labelers
Banner Engineering K50 Pro Indicators w/ IO-Link and PICK-IQ