Press Release for Banner Engineering

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EASY TO USE IMAGE SENSOR WITH BUILT-IN TOUCH SCREEN
FOR INDUSTRIAL VISION APPLICATIONS
New iVu TG Series from Banner Engineering
allows easy configuration without connection to a PC

A compact, self-contained image sensor with touch-screen controls to solve inspection applications on the factory floor has been introduced by Banner Engineering. The new iVu Series TG Image Sensor operates without a PC, combining the simplicity and low cost of a photoelectric sensor with the intelligence of a vision sensor. It is the first product of its kind to feature a touch-screen with an intuitive interface for easy configuration of inspection parameters.

Applications include:

• label inspection
• part presence and orientation
• date/lot code verification
• vial cap inspection
• injection molding and packaging verification
• drilled hole inspection
• feeder bowl inspection
• electronic marking verification

The iVu includes three inspection tools in one package: a match sensor that compares a part to a reference, an area sensor that detects presence or absence of a feature, and an area sensor that adjusts for motion. It is designed for use in industries including pharmaceutical, automotive, food & beverage, packaging, metal stamping, plastics and electronics.

Setup can be accomplished in minutes with only four steps: install and connect the sensor, select inspection type, acquire a good image and set the inspection parameters. All necessary information is displayed on the 68.5 mm LCD screen displaying 320 x 240 pixels. An adjustable focus lens makes image acquisition fast and easy.

The onboard interface allows the user to select operation in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese and traditional or simplified Chinese. Its robust housing is rated to IP67 for operation in harsh industrial environments. A variety of cordsets and mounting brackets are available.

While the iVu is designed to be configured and operated without a PC, an offline software emulator tool allows applications to be set up remotely.

Banner Engineering is one of the world's leading manufacturers of vision sensors, photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors, fiber optic assemblies, indicator lights, machine guarding systems, precision measurement and inspection systems and wireless network products. The company provides local application support worldwide.

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A. New iVu Series TG image sensor from Banner Engineering allows easy setup with touch-screen controls (rear view, right) and adjustable focus lens (front view, left).
B. Self-contained iVu image sensor from Banner Engineering provides easy touch-screen configuration without a PC, solving a wide range of inspection applications on the factory floor.
C. New iVu Series TG sensor from Banner Engineering verifies placement of date/lot code on pharmaceutical and other packaging.
D. Incorrect label position is detected and a reject signal sent by iVu image sensor on food packaging line.
E. Placement,quality and size of holes are verified by new iVu image sensor on metal stamping conveyor.

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Product Sales Contacts:
European Regional Office
Banner Engineering Belgium BVBA
Att: Peter Mertens
Tel.: + 32 (0) 2 456 07 80 Fax : + 32 (0) 2 456 07 89
mail@bannereurope.com www.bannereurope.com

France:
Turck Banner SAS
Tel.: + 33 (0) 1 60 43 60 70
Fax: + 33 (0) 1 60 43 10 18
info@turckbanner.fr
www.turckbanner.fr

Czech Republic:
Turck s.r.o.
Tel: +42-0-495 518 766
Fax: +42-0-495 518 767
Email: turck@turck.cz
www.turck.cz

India:
Banner Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.
tel: +91-(0)20-6640-5624
india@bannerengineering.com
www.bannerengineering.co.in

Italy:
Turck Banner s.r.l.
Tel: +39 (0) 2 90 36 42 91
Fax: +39 (0) 2 90 36 48 38
info@turckbanner.it
www.turckbanner.it

Poland:
Turck Sp. z o.o.
Tel: +48-77 443 48 00
Fax: +48-77 443 48 01
Email: poland@turck.com
www.turck.pl

Spain:
Elion, S.A.
Tel: +34 932 982 000
Fax: +34 934 311 800
Email: elion@elion.es
www.elion.es

Russia:
Turck Rus OOO
tel: +7-495-2352665
fax: +7-495-2342661
www.turck.ru
russia@turck.com

Sensorlink
tel: +7 (495) 9019164
www.sensorlink.ru
email: sl@sensorlink.ru

Turkey:
Dacel Mühendislik Elektrik Elektronik,
San. Ve Tic. Ltd.
Perpa Elektrokent Is Merkezi
tel: +90 212 210 7646
fax: +90 212 220 5045
www.dacel.com.tr
info@dacel.com.tr

Brazil:
Banner Engineering Corp.
Latin America Sales
Tel: +1-763-544-3164
Fax: +1-763-417-7459
www.bannerengineering.com.br
brasil@bannerengineering.com