Carton Stack Height

Application: Monitor stack height of cartons
Challenges: Frequent product changes
Solution: Q4X Laser Distance Sensor
Benefits: Senses a wide variety of material

Carton blanks are stacked up ready to go through formation and have food trays inserted into the carton. An accurate sensor is needed to monitor the stack height of the carton blanks in the magazine to ensure the stack is not empty and prevent downtime. A smart sensor that can accommodate changes in carton size and machine speed from frequent product changeovers is needed to help reduce setup time and intervention during changeovers.

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Pick-to-Light Order Fulfillment

Enable Fast Picking from Large Racks and Shelves
CHOOSE A VERSATILE, SCALABLE SOLUTION
PTL110 pick-to-light devices are multifunctional indicators with an optional touch button, optical sensor, and three-digit display, connected in series to create a powerful picking system. With fast response times and flexible installation options, PTL110 systems improve speed, productivity, and quality in picking, kitting, and related applications.

• For larger-scale applications, a pick-to-light solution must feature fast response speeds to accommodate many pick points without lags.
• The new PTL110 pick-to-light devices from Banner are powered by PICK-IQ™, a purpose-built, Modbus compatible serial bus protocol that uses a Common ID to reduce the typical latency that results from polling multiple devices.
• A fast response speed at scale is ideal for fulfillment stations that require many pick points while maintaining a rapid pace to exceed productivity targets.

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Wireless Forklift Signaling

Challenge
Once a completed pallet is transferred from the wrapping station and it arrives at the end of the conveyor, a forklift operator needs notification of a completed palette in order to move the palette to shipping or storage.

Solution
Banner’s Q45 wireless call sensor communicates to a wireless DX80, signaling that forklift drivers can remove the completed pallet for shipping. This helps keep the conveyor clear, keep it moving faster and leads to more productivity. Since forklift drivers are being called to action more quickly, it allows for more productivity.

The Q45 wireless sensor is self-contained and has easy installation. The flexible topology allows for placement wherever you might need it. This solution does not require any new cable installation and is easy to rearrange if the plant layout changes.

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Bar Code Reading

Versatile, complex machine vision systems
Omron Microscan helps manufacturers drive down cost, automate critical manufacturing processes, and increase yields through data acquisition and control solutions. Product technology ranges from basic barcode reading through complex machine vision.

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Omron TM Collaborative Robot

Human and Machine in Perfect Harmony
Designed to work with both humans and machines, this robot is the latest in a long line of innovations in automation technology for industrial applications.

Safe and transportable, with built-in vision, this robot allows for quick start-ups and rapid changeovers. Its intuitive software enables the robot to be easily trained to perform almost any task wherever you may need it, freeing your workforce from repetitive tasks and increasing your productivity.

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