Banner Engineering has introduced innovative Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology, featuring the new R50C PoE Splitter and an upgraded WLB32 Workstation Light. These advancements are designed to significantly boost flexibility, energy efficiency, and real-time control within industrial automation environments. The core benefit of this new technology is its ability to allow integrators to power and control industrial lighting and even legacy (older) devices directly via Ethernet, thereby eliminating the need for costly and complex rewiring or local power installations.
The R50C PoE Splitter acts as a crucial bridge between modern network infrastructure and existing older equipment. It provides separate outputs for power and data, making it particularly advantageous for installations such as mobile workstations where routing traditional power lines can be challenging and expensive. Its robust IP67/IP68 housing and D-code connectors ensure exceptional reliability even in harsh industrial environments, presenting a cost-effective and resilient solution for power distribution. The R50C family also includes molded junction blocks and power splitters, allowing for the centralization of power and data for multiple devices.
Complementing the splitter, the updated WLB32 Workstation Light with Power and Control over Ethernet brings centralized control capabilities to industrial lighting. This light integrates Modbus/TCP communication, enabling real-time brightness adjustment and flashing control. This feature makes it highly valuable for signaling shift changes, indicating process alerts, or providing visual cues in lean manufacturing environments. The Modbus/TCP integration also facilitates usage tracking, allowing for precise monitoring of power consumption, which aids in energy management and error reduction. Installation is notably simplified, requiring only a direct connection to a PoE-enabled Ethernet switch, eliminating the need for a certified electrician for the lighting installation itself. The WLB32 is available in various lengths and configurations, including options with glare-reducing eye shields and motion sensing for enhanced adaptability.
In essence, Banner Engineering’s new PoE-powered devices are designed to bridge the gap between advanced network infrastructures and existing industrial equipment. They offer scalable and budget-friendly upgrade paths for industrial connectivity, promoting more efficient and adaptable automation systems.
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