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    Courtesy of Steven Engineering, Inc. ● 230 Ryan Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080-6370 ● General Inquiries: (800) 670-4183 ● www.stevenengineering.com[...]

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    C onten ts SureCross Sensing Unplugged™ 4 SureCross A dvantages 6 System Over view 8 Pr ocess Control and Monitoring 10 F actory Automation 12 Agriculture and W ater Management 14 T rac Monitoring and Control 16 Commercial and Consumer Monitoring 18 SureCross Options 20 SureCross C onguration 21 SureCross C ongured Kits 22 SureCross Gate[...]

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    When the world thinks of sensors , it thinks of Banner . With more than 17,000 phot oelectr ic, ultrasonic and vision sensors, and saf ety products available worldwide, Banner is the most innovative, most experienced name in sensors. F or simple to complex applications, Banner has more sensor solutions than an y other manufacturer . The innovation [...]

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    4 Intr oducing SureCross ™ . Sensing unplugged ™ . PRIMARY GA TEW A Y NODE 1 NODE 8 SENSORS SENSOR NODE 6 Flex Powe r MODULE A New Wireless Horiz on from the Most Reliable Name in Sensors. T o satisfy the per formance demands f or reliable sensing and actuation, Banner has reinvented wir eless. The SureCross™ Wireless Network is the rst wi[...]

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    5 900 MH z 2.4 GHz SureCross o ers easy , reliable communication between disparate pr oducts and processes in a single scalable and unied platform. • Access hard-to-reach locations; install where wiring and conduit are not practical • Accommodates digital and analog I/O in a single unit • Integrates with existing process or control netw[...]

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    6 Courtesy of Steven Engineering, Inc. ● 230 Ryan Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080-6370 ● General Inquiries: (800) 670-4183 ● www.stevenengineering.com[...]

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    In industrial applications, there can be no compromise f or truly robust, secure communication that ensures system operational integ rity. That ’ s why Banner built its own RF model based on essential sensing requirements with bidir ectional Rx/T x communication capabilities. T rue wireless operation means integrated power not only f or communica[...]

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    8 Robust. Reliable. Secur e. The SureCross network uses a F requenc y Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) methodology in either the 900 MHz frequency band or 2.4 GH z frequency band. FHSS architecture periodically “hops” in a random sequence from frequency to frequency . This technique not only prevents inter fer ence from competing RF signals , it [...]

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    A) External Antenna Inter face —external exible antennas rotate f or mounting and positioning versatility ; optional internal and remote, standar d and high-gain antennas available B) Network Identity and De vice Address Rotary Switches—easy-to-set and change; with screw-on cover C) M enu and Conguration Access P ush Buttons— click thro[...]

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    Enhancing monitoring or control in legacy proc ess environments is no w simple and aordable . Banner SureCross™ Nodes and Gatewa ys can be easily deployed wherever additional monit oring is desired, without hardwiring and c onduit. Control capabilities f eaturing Banner sensors and a wide range of industrial communication protoc ols can also b[...]

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    The V ersatile, Robust Wireless Network Designed for P rocess Applications . Monitoring and control in processing applications are limit ed only by imagination. F rom tank levels to line pressure , from temperatur e to voltage— anywhere along the line, the v ersatile SureCross™ Wireless Network can be deployed, scaled and redeployed . Adding ne[...]

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    The Gatew ay to Error-P roong Manufac turing. The Banner Wireless Network is the cost-eective key to mak ing existing manufacturing facilities and process tasks align with ecient lean pr oduction principles. Hosts of Wireless Nodes can be deployed across the production oor to add new r emote monitoring and control capabilities to existi[...]

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    Wir eless Con veyor Monit oring. Banner Wireless Nodes with optional Flex Po wer™ and low-power Banner sensors c ombine to create a portable monitoring system that instantly integrates int o a legacy overhead convey or without new hardwiring. Nodes travel with the pr oduct, providing remote monitoring and c ontrol using the Wireless Gateway . 13 [...]

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    A griculture and W ater Management 14 Monitoring operational sta tus in critical systems such as barn ventilation or temperature c ontrol equipment can prevent loss of livestock or spoilage of other resourc es that can occur within minutes of a power loss . A SureCross™ W ireless Node equipped with Flex P ower™ and a ow sensor is isolated fr[...]

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    15 Environmental T emperatur e and Humidity Monitoring SureCross™ Wireless Nodes equipped with F lex Pow er™ and a thermocouple or RTD can be easily implemented for monitoring optimal barn temperature ranges or dairy bulk tank temperatures, triggering a setpoint alarm if the acceptable range is exceeded. Specialized Nodes can accommodate temper[...]

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    Rail T ranspor t Car P ositioning M-GAGE™ Wireless Sensor Nodes embedded into tracks sig nal the arrival and facilitate positioning of hoppers, tank and fr eight cars for loading and unloading. EZ -LIGHT™ signals indicate rail car position to optimally align cars to spouts , elevators and nozzles f or more ecient transfers . 16 Courtesy of S[...]

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    A More Dependable and Rugged Sensing Solution for the Demands of T rac Management. Conventional embedded solutions f or trac management and control, such as frag ile inductive loop detection (ILD) systems, are signicantly pr one to failure. High failure rates associat ed with ILD systems not only create inaccurat e data that can lead to in[...]

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    Modular Monitoring Capabilities . Whether facility-wide or with a single -node, the Sur eCross™ Wireless Network facilitates adding capabilities for monit oring, security and essential control with ease, low cost and little -to-no disruption of existing systems. Easy-to-apply SureCr oss Wireless Kits oer a complet e, modular system that you ca[...]

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    Energy Monitoring/Management A rooftop HV AC system can be activated based on facility requirements thr ough a Wireless Gateway located inside a facility ’ s physical plant. With this monitoring system, industry managers identify opportunities where their facility could be more energy ecient and conser ve plant resour ces. Security/Access Moni[...]

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    20 More information on line at bannerengineerin g. com SureCross ™ Gateway and Node Possibilities • I/O can be tailored to accommodate up to 12 functions per device. • Open design supports inputs from sensors and devices from Banner and other manufacturers. • Multiple network and protocol options make it easy to link to industrial host syst[...]

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    ENGINEERED APPLIC A TIONS SureCross™ C ongured Kit This application employs two NAMUR proximity sensors that interface with the Flex Po wer Node. Based on the power consumptive pr oper ties of the sensors and the required sample int er val of 250 milliseconds it was calculated that the DX81 F lex Po wer supply would last one year . Banner is c[...]

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    SureCross ™ Plug-and-Play: Configured Kits • One box houses the preset Gateway , Node(s), accessories and hardware to get you up and running quickly . • The Gateway is configured to independently control I/O mapping for all devices within the kit. • Network traits are preset to provide discrete I/O on change of state and periodic reporting [...]

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    More information on line at bannerengineerin g. com 23 Gateways 1 0 to 30V dc Line- Powered Nodes 1 0 to 30V dc Flex Power ™ Nodes with Switched Power Outputs Fl e xP ow e r Suppl y SureCross ™ Gateway and Node Models • A network consists of one Gateway and one or more Nodes that operate in the same frequency band. • Each Network accommodat[...]

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    18 24 More information on line at bannerengineerin g. com Sensors Optim ized for use with Fl e xP ow e r ™ Syste ms Model Number Supply Voltage Description Sensing Mode Range Output T ype Connection Data Sheet* QT50ULBQ6-75390 Flex Power™ U-GAGE ® Ultrasonic 200 mm - 8 m Selectable: 0 to 10V dc or 4 to 20 mA 5-pin Euro QD 70137 SM312LPQD-76885[...]

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    More information on line at bannerengineerin g. com 25 SureCross ™ Accessories 4-Pin Euro-Style Cables Model Number Style Length Used With MQDC-406 Female Straight/ Unterminated 2 m • MINI-BEAM ® • EZ-LIGHT™ MQDC-415 5 m MQDC1-506.5 Female Straight/ Unterminated 0.5 m • DX80 • DX85 • DX81 • DX121 MQDC1-506 2 m MQDC1-515 5 m DEE2R-5[...]

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    26 More information on line at bannerengineerin g. com SureCross ™ Antennas & Cabling Options • Choose from a variety of direct and remote-mount and high-gain model options to get the best antenna for your application. • A complete offering of cables and accessories is available for virtually every SureCross module and antenna location ch[...]

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    27 General Power +10 - 30V dc or 3.6 - 5.5V dc low power option Power Consumption < 1.4 W at 24V dc Mounting #10 or M5 (M5 hardware included) M5 Fasteners – Max. Tightening T orque 0.56 N/m (5 in/lbf) Case Material Polycarbonate Weight 0.26 kg (0.57 lb.) Indicators T wo LED, bi-color Switches T wo push buttons Display Six character LCD Externa[...]

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    Banner Engineering Corp., 9714 T enth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55441 U.S.A. Phone 763.544.3164 Fax 763.544.3213 bannerengineering.com email: sensors@bannerengineering.com PRINTED IN U.S.A. Copyright, 2007 Banner Engineering Corp. P/N 131620 1.888.3.SENSOR (1.888.373.6767) Courtesy of Steven Engineering, Inc. ● 230 Ryan Way, South San Francis[...]

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    ©2007 Banner Engineering Corp. • 9714 T enth Avenue North • Minneapolis, MN 55441 USA 763.544.3164 • Fax 763.544.3213 • T oll Free 1.888.3.SENSOR (1.888.373.6767) • www .bannerengineering.com/training 4 3 2 1 Su pp le men ta l Inf or ma tio n SureCross™ DX80 Wireless Devices - Changing IP Address in Windows 2000 Overview: T o use Ether[...]

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    ©2007 Banner Engineering Corp. • 9714 T enth Avenue North • Minneapolis, MN 55441 USA 763.544.3164 • Fax 763.544.3213 • T oll Free 1.888.3.SENSOR (1.888.373.6767) • www .bannerengineering.com/training 5 4 3 1 Su pp le men ta l Inf or ma tio n SureCross™ DX80 Wireless Devices - Changing IP Address in Windows XP Overview: T o use Etherne[...]

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    ©2007 Banner Engineering Corp. • 9714 T enth Avenue North • Minneapolis, MN 55441 USA 763.544.3164 • Fax 763.544.3213 • T oll Free 1.888.3.SENSOR (1.888.373.6767) • www .bannerengineering.com/training 4 3 Su pp le men ta l Inf or ma tio n SureCross™ DX80 Wireless Devices - Changing IP Address in Windows NT Overview: T o use Ethernet co[...]

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    ©2007 Banner Engineering Corp. • 9714 T enth Avenue North • Minneapolis, MN 55441 USA 763.544.3164 • Fax 763.544.3213 • T oll Free 1.888.3.SENSOR (1.888.373.6767) • www .bannerengineering.com/training 4 2 1 3 Su pp le men ta l Inf or ma tio n SureCross™ DX80 Wireless Devices - Changing IP Address in Windows 95, 98 & ME Overview: T [...]