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Industry 4.0 What IIoT Means for Manufacturing IIoT is perhaps the biggest buzzword in factory automation today, and it is a key aspect of Industry 4.0. IIoT already impacts the way factories operate today, and it will increasingly impact businesses in the future. Industry 4.0, IoT, and IIoT Industry 4.0 describes the current wave of technological innovation as an era in history characterized by interconnectivity enabled by the internet and wirelessly-connected devices. While digital technologies enable the collection of large amounts of valuable data, this data primarily exists in silos that...

Master Master Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet What is IO-Link? IO-Link (IEC61131-9) is an open standard serial communication protocol that allows for the bi-directional exchange of data from sensors and devices that support IO-Link and are connected to a master. The IO-Link master can transmit this data over various networks, fieldbuses, or backplane buses, making the data accessible for immediate action or long-term analysis via an industrial information system (PLC, HMI, etc.). Each IO-Link sensor has an IODD (IO Device Description) file that describes the device and its IO-Link capabilities. 5...

Industry Challenges • Unplanned Downtime • Safeguarding Complex machines • Wash Down Enviornment • Predictive Maintenance • Frequent Product Changeover • Machine Troubleshooting • Food Safety Regulations • Detecting Challenging Packaging material Banner Engineering is Developing Products to meet these Challenges: IO-Link Communication IO-Link is an open standard serial communication protocol that allows for the bi-directional exchange of data from sensors and devices that support IO-Link and are connected to a master. The IO-Link master can transmit this data over various networks, fieldbuses,...

Ecolab Certified Many manufactures use a mixture of cleaning chemicals to prevent the growth of bacteria on their equipment. Banner takes this into consideration when selecting housing and window materials for our products for food and beverage industries. Ecolab Certification means the Banner product is robust when exposed to cleaning chemicals and will hold up well to regular cleaning. FOOD GRADE FDA Compliant Materials In the manufacturing process it is possible for food or beverages to come in contact with components on the line during the processing, packaging, or storage process. Banner...

Packaging in the Food Industry The food industry is the largest industry on the planet. As economies around the world continue to evolve and develop, so do the lifestyles and demands of consumers. In this highly competitive market, a company’s ability to respond and adapt to these changes is critical. Changing consumer demands quickly translates to changes in products, production processes and packaging. Banner has developed products specifically designed for the food industry. Our industry knowledge and expertise in sensors and vision sensors, LED lights and indicators, wireless networks and...

Solutions for Packaging in the Food Industry Clear Tray Detection for Fill Trigger Challenge Featured Solution • Reliably sense transparent containers • Suitable for harsh washdown environments Other Solutions QM26 Clear Object Detection QS18 Clear Object Detection • Algorithm uses distance and intensity for clear object detection • Reliably detects transparent containers no matter what shape or surface • FDA grade stainless steel and Ecolab certified • Holds up to chemicals used to clean equipment which reduces downtime • Holds up to temperature cycling which occurs in high temperature and high...

Clear Object Detection Challenge Featured Solution • Sense leading edge of clear PET trays and clamshell packaging QS18 Clear Object Detection • Food powder on reflector creates false outputs Other Solutions • Polarized coaxial optical design • Reliably detects clear and mirror-like surfaces • 400 µs ON/OFF response time • Precise leading-edge detection • ClearTracking Algorithm • Ability to compensate for dust build-up and ensure consistent detection • Single push teach method • Single push teach method makes for quick and easy installation see page 45 Carton Verification Challenge Featured...

Sensors for Wash Down Areas Challenge Featured Solution • High pressure high temperature washdown • Harsh cleaning agents degrade housing Other Solutions • Thermal cycling causes condensation • Tested to withstand 1200 PSI and 180 °F washdown • Ecolab certified • Ultrasonically welded joints • Epoxy encapsulated • Chemically compatible with washdown chemicals • Ultrasonically welded joints create one piece housing • Epoxy-filled housing reduces potential for condensation Machine Illumination—Washdown Challenge Featured Solution • Machine illumination in close contact with food • Wash down area...

Safety Light Curtain— Wash Down Area E-Stop Safety— Wash Down Area Safety Monitoring • Safeguard food processing machine • Holding up to a harsh environment • Wash down area with harsh chemicals • Ability to identify which E-Stop was pressed • Safeguard machine with varying safety add-ons depending on customer needs • Temperature cycling • Assembling components is time consuming • Complex logic or multiple safety scenarios • Communicate with HMI to display machine status • End-to-end zone protection with no dip switches • IP69K rated FDA Grade Silicon cover • Ecolab certified • IP69K enclosure...

Packaging in the Beverage Industry Beverage production offers some of the biggest challenges in factory automation. From severe conditions and harsh cleaning processes that can quickly degrade system components to safeguarding palletizers, conveyors, and other equipment that pose a safety hazard to personnel, each challenge works against total Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and the overall profitability of an organization. Banner understands these challenges. Our industry knowledge, expertise in sensors, safety control, LED lights and indicators is combined the most comprehensive product...