DX70 SURECROSS™ WIRELESS NETWORK FROM BANNER ENGINEERING DELIVERS A LOW-COST, HIGH-PERFORMANCE SENSING SOLUTION WITH ENHANCED SECURITY FEATURES



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Minneapolis, MN—October 1, 2007—Banner Engineering Corp. announcesthe DX70 SureCross™ Wireless Network, an affordable, robust wireless sensingsolution with high-performance capabilities. DX70 delivers a low-cost dedicatedwireless industrial I/O system, providing directly mapped I/O using a Gatewayand Node, each equipped with four discrete inputs and outputs, two analog inputsand outputs, and link loss output—all for under $1000. DX70 also offerstwo-way RX/TX communications with full acknowledgement and easy installation,making it a cost-effective, simple to implement solution for remote I/O applicationsor plant environments where conduit and wiring are impractical.

A Node on the DX70 network can be easily deployed and is used to gather informationthat is concentrated at a DX70 Gateway system controller, which can be locatedup to three miles away. DX70 uses a Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)protocol and Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) technology to ensure reliable,secure data communication. In addition, DX70 offers an enhanced security featurecalled binding to minimize any possible noise or interference caused by otherwireless products. DX70 Gateway and Node modules are self-contained in rugged,IP67 enclosures to deliver affordable, exceptional monitoring and control capabilitiesin challenging environments.

“With superior reliability, security and deterministic response capabilities,the DX70 Gateway and Node combination delivers a low-cost, robust wireless sensingsolution with plug-and-play functionality,” said Chris Dales, Senior ApplicationEngineer, Banner Wireless Division. “For under $1000, DX70 will provide high-performancesensing with two-way communications between devices designed for a wide rangeof factory, remote site or other challenging applications.” Dales adds, “DX70’scutting-edge binding feature ensures that a Node and Gatewaycan communicate wirelessly without noise obstruction or signal interference forenhanced security and reliability.”

Applications. DX70 offers high-performance, low-cost wirelesssensing with secure, robust communications in remote or hard-to-reach locations,making it an exceptional solution for a wide variety of applications, including:
  • Remote I/O data acquisition
  • Remote monitoring of towers or tank farms
  • Loading dock occupancy monitoring
  • Physical plant energy monitoring
  • Detection of water tank levels in ethanol plants
  • Train car location monitoring and marshalling in train yards
  • Parking ramp payment kiosk access and control
In addition, several features of the DX70 network make it particularly easy to set up and use:
  • High-performance sensing at an affordable price
  • Digital and analog I/O in a single unit
  • Compact, self-contained modules in a rugged, IP67/NEMA 6 design
  • Binding feature for enhanced security and reliable communications
  • Simple to install with plug-and-play functionality
  • Up to three mile range, depending on the environment
  • State-of-the-art FHSS wireless protocol and TDMA technology
  • Network ID selector for multiple DX70 networks per location
  • Bidirectional RX/TX communication for monitoring and control capabilities
  • Built-in signal strength indicator for real-time communications signal monitoring
  • Models available with internal, external or remote antenna options
  • 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz models to meet global communications standards
About Banner. Banner Engineering is the world’s leading manufacturer of wireless networks, ultrasonic and photoelectric sensors, vision sensors, electronic machine guarding systems, fiber optic assemblies and precision measurement systems.

For further information, contact Banner Engineering Corp., 9714 Tenth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55441. PH: 888.373.6767 (Toll-free North America), or 001.763.544.3164 (International). FAX: 763.544.3213. Email: sensors@bannerengineering.com. E-commerce: www.buybanneronline.com; Web: www.bannerengineering.com

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Downloadthe Banner SureCross Wireless Network brochure or call 1.888.373.6767.

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For the entire selection of Banner sensing products, 2006-2007 Sensor Products catalogs are available free of charge. Download or request a catalog online at www.bannerengineering.com or call 1.888.373.6767.