Banner Engineering K50Z Multipoint Sensor
Banner Engineering K50Z Multipoint Sensor is an optical sensor that uses 3D Time-of-Flight technology to measure the nearest-distance and angled targets more reliably than other methods. The 64 measurement points can capture the nearest distance and the average height over a large area, which gives more information than a single-point sensor. This sensor has a configurable sensing range of up to 2 meters with a wide 45° x 45° field of view. The K50Z sensor is completely self-contained, and no external lighting, controller, or PC is required. This sensor has dual discrete outputs and can be configured by IO-link or with the Banner Measurement Sensor Software for advanced configuration and diagnostics. The K50Z sensor has a compact IP67 housing designed for industrial environments and is ideal for fill applications or area detection.
Features
- Detect more reliably across a wide area
- 64 unique detection points arranged in an eight-by-eight grid
- 45° x 45° beam with up to 2 meters of range
- Provides accurate measurement
- 3D Time-of-Flight technology
- Uses Banner’s GUI software to configure the K50Z’s two independent outputs
- PFM outputs that directly connect the K50Z to Banner lights
- Uses less hardware and saves commissioning time
- Can be configured to:
- Measure the average distance of the target area
- Report the nearest distance from the sensor to the target
- Independently monitor different areas in the field of view
- Accessories:
- SMBK50RA mounting bracket
- SMBAMSK50R adjustable mounting bracket
Applications
- Fill applications
- Area detection
- Industries
- Warehouse
Complete Bin Fill Levels with Two Measurements
A single K50Z multipoint sensor has a large 45° x 45° viewing area, 64 measurement points, and two independently configured outputs. One output can track peak height and monitor the overfill protection at the outlet. The other output can track average height and monitor the fill level in the rest of the bin. During setup, these outputs are visualized in the PC GUI so the operator can see exactly what the sensor visualizes, simplifying the configuration.
Prevent Waste on Pallet Wrapper
As the wrapping machine revolves around a pallet, it needs to know where the top of the stack is, to stop and prevent waste. Because the machine revolves around the pallet, the target is presented at many angles, and a single-point sensor may occasionally lose signal. The K50Z multipoint sensor easily detects the edges of the pallet and measures its top. This indicates the point at which the equipment needs to stop.
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