Hi Welcome to Ramco TV.
My name is Brad Vorrie one of the automation specialists at Ramco.
Flexible options and reduction of part numbers are key advantages for end users
and OEM's when selecting products.
Would a single indicator light with a wide variety of color options, flashing, dimming,
and advanced automation options make your life a bit easier?
Did I mention
that you can control all of these options by a simple configuration in your PC?
Let's take a look at the new K50 and K30 Pro lights from Banner Engineering.
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The new Banner Engineering K50 or K30 Programmable Multicolor Indicators
allows end users and OEM's to install one light in multiple application,
without the need to stock multiple part numbers.
The K50 and K30 Pros features 7 available programmable colors
with several animation options.
Some other features include a translucent polycarbonate dome
for daylight visible indication,
IP69 UL Type 4 design, and an integrated audible alarm option available.
What makes this device special is the Banner Pro Editor software
that allows you to create custom configurations based on
the 5 pin M12 QD input connection.
Let's see how this is accomplished.
First be sure you have purchased the programming cable p/n: MQDC-506-USB.
This is required to interface your PC with your light.
Next, go to Banners Website and download the Pro Editor Software.
Once the software is installed,
be sure to install the driver for the programming cable.
Most Windows 10 PC's can install the driver automatically without issue.
However, if you have a Windows 7 PC or issues with windows 10
then you will need to install the driver manually.
To do this, download the driver, which is included in the software download.
Next go to your control Panel and open device manager.
The cable will be listed under other devices
and should be listed as Communications Translator.
Right click and select update driver software.
Click browse my computer for driver software.
Then, "let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
and select show all devices.
Click have disc.
Click Browse and select the driver file.
Click Ok.
Click on EZ-Tool and press next.
A warning may display saying that the driver is unsigned, click yes.
Finally note the com port that windows assigned
to the driver under ports in device manager.
Do note that if you simply wish to download settings with limited preview,
you can plug the programming cable directly to the light
and USB into your computer.
However, if you want to preview your colors and animations with full capabilities,
be sure you are using a splitter cable.
One end of splitter will plug into programming cable
and other end will plug into a DC power supply.
The main branch plugs into light.
Now open the banner pro editor software.
Press the connect button.
For device type make sure you have the correct K series light selected.
Then select the correct com port based on the com port your PC is assigned to.
Once connected the light selection screen should open.
In basic mode you can select the Pin or wire color
which will turn on which color light or animation.
To change settings, simply select from the drop down
what color and type of animation you want.
Depending on the type of animation you select,
you will have the ability to change speed or patterns of the animation.
To preview, press the Start button.
When you’re satisfied with your selection, press the Write Device Settings button.
If you wish to utilize more than 3 colors, you will want to use advanced mode.
This allows you to utilize the 4 pins as a binary selection
and get up to 15 different combinations of colors and animations.
Finally, the IO Block mode allows you to utilize this light
using only the standard input wires black and white.
This type of configuration is useful if you are replacing an existing light
light that uses only black and white wires,
but do not want to change or do not have the ability to change internal wiring.
As you can see from this demonstration
these lights have an extreme amount of flexibility
giving you a virtually endless amount of possibilities.
If are interested in learning more about the K50 or K30 lights by Banner Engineering
give us a call, we would be happy to stop by and demonstrate it for you.
This and thousands of other products are now available on Ramcoi.com.
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Thanks for watching and be safe out there.
Hi Welcome Back to Ramco TV!
You may have noticed throughout this video
video the blue bracket holding the Banner K50 light.
Now,
I know you are all experts on the K50 pro by now,
but you may be wondering what this contraption is.
So Lindsey, what in the world is this?
Well Brad, this is a product by Swivel Link!
Swivel what now?
Swivel Link is a product that allows our customers to easily
build custom mounting solutions for cameras,
lights, sensors, robot end effectors and so much more.
Their standard series of products include bases,
knuckles, links and tees.
They have other mounting brackets that include 18 and 30mm threaded brackets
like you see here.
for simple mounting of sensors or lights.
I have been known to dabble in vision applications,
how can these guys help?
Well, Swivel link has pre drilled mounting brackets
for a variety of cameras from the most popular manufactures
including Banner, Omron, Cognex, Keyence, DVT and more.
So Brad, do you want to know something else that's cool about this?
What's that Lindsey?
Well Brad, the brackets
and knuckles are designed to have cords and wires thread through them.
So no mess, and less risk for damage to your cordsets.
That is pretty cool.
You also mentioned robots.
it's always a struggle developing end of arm tooling for a variety of reasons.
So you're telling me
this product allows you to make your own brackets and configurations
literally at your desk.
Yeah literally.
And since this is so flexible
you don't necessarily have to change out the end of arm tooling
for different products,
and you just tweak it a little?
Yes exactly!
They even have a kit that will let you thread in vacuum generators
or suction cups to their standard product.
It’s a completely clean and versatile solution!
So this is basically an erector set for adults?
Basically yeah
You can check out more about this on our website at www.ramcoi.com
Or you can give this guy a call and he'd be happy to bring a demo kit out and discuss solutions for you.
Thanks Lindsey!
and once again,
Thanks for watching and be safe out there!