The Banner Wireless Network is the cost-effective key to making existing manufacturing facilities and process tasks align with efficient lean production principles. Hosts of Wireless Nodes can be deployed across the production floor to add new remote monitoring and control capabilities to existing machinery, as well as to implement systems that optimize inventory, reduce errors and minimize waste.
At the heart of lean production is the ability to make small changes and refinements. Lean is not a
single solution, but a combination of small steps that contribute to continuous improvement. The versatile Banner Wireless Network offers the ability to quickly implement, move, change, expand and refine processes as your needs change.
Where new wiring for power or communications is impractical, a Banner Wireless Network can be implemented with battery-driven FlexPower™ Nodes that provide both power for connected or integrated sensors, as well as communication to a remote Gateway. Now entire error-proofing and monitoring systems become portable for redeployment at will, and installing sensors in locations and on equipment is now possible where never before.
Banner Wireless Nodes and Gateways reliably orchestrate Banner EZ-LIGHT™ pick-to-light sensing systems to virtually eliminate human error from parts picking and assembly processes. Wireless parts-call automation keeps line inventories replenished and saves floor space. Manufacturing, assembly, kitting and verification processes run more efficiently with greatly reduced errors.
Rotating Equipment Monitoring
Battery-powered Banner Wireless Nodes remotely transmit data without hardwired power cables to monitor and control rotating machines while eliminating costly and cumbersome slip rings.
Automated Parts Call
Remote, self-contained push buttons attached to Banner Wireless Nodes can be placed at assembly line workstations to signal a Wireless Gateway-equipped automated guided vehicle (AGV) for replenishment of assembly parts.
Error-Proofing Manufacturing
Applying lean manufacturing principles in existing assembly facilities is easily and economically facilitated by Banner EZ-LIGHT operator indicator lights and pick-to-light systems applied across a Banner Wireless Network.
Robot End Effector
To eliminate frequent and unpredictable slip rings or flex cable failure on robotic arms, a SureCross Wireless Node with FlexPower Module monitors the end effector. Two NAMUR proximity sensors, each powered by the FlexPower Module, are characterized for power draw, allowing predictable, scheduled replacement of the battery.
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