Solid-state indicators offer reliable status info

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Jul 25, 2005

EZ-Light smart indicator lights are water- and oil-tight sealed units with coloured lights - either solid or flashing - that indicate the status of a machine or process.

Banner Engineering Corp has introduced its patent-pending EZ-Light smart indicator lights.

These water- and oil-tight sealed units have coloured lights - either solid or flashing - that indicate the status of a machine or process.

The EZ-Light was developed to replace panel indicators and post and stack lights with a single, compact unit that is sealed and IP67 rated.

It features a rugged, solid-state design with no lamps to burn out or replace.

EZ-Light is currently available in three configurations to perform in a variety of applications: three-colour general purpose (red/yellow/green or custom colours); multicolour seven-function featuring enhanced indication capabilities and flashing rates; and a style that acts as a large remote indicator for EZ-Screen safety light curtain status.

Industry-standard housing styles include an inline 18mm barrel, right-angle 18mm T-style and right-angle 30mm T-style that are compatible with the widest range of mounting hardware common to industrial automation applications.

With EZ-Light's compact, unobtrusive size and mounting flexibility, it is easier than ever to install indicator lights and locate them near the equipment operator.

Adding to the flexibility of the EZ-Light are its Euro-style quick-disconnect connector options.

"With no messy soldering, incorporating an EZ-Light into an application is as easy as plugging in a sensor", said Chris Dales, Banner Product Design Specialist.

"Additionally, multiple threaded mounting sizes make EZ-Lights possibly the easiest to use indicator light available on the market today".

With their compact size, rugged sealed construction, indication flexibility and easy installation, EZ-Light smart indicator lights are ideal for nearly any process or machinery status application.

Rugged and compact EZ-Light models are rated IP67, oil- and water-tight with Euro-style QD connectors that require no soldering.

All models are compatible with PLC or other logic-level control outputs.

Easy-to-install mounting brackets are available along with a number of quick-disconnect QD cable lengths.

EZ-Light three-colour general purpose models feature red/yellow/green multifunction display standard with optional custom LED colours, and are available in nickel-plated brass 18mm barrels or thermoplastic 18 and 30mm T-style right-angle models.

10-30V DC general purpose EZ-Lights are available to receive NPN or PNP inputs depending on model.

EZ-Light seven-function models offer the ability to illuminate in multiple colours and feature preconfigured flashing sequences, available in nickel-plated brass 18mm barrels or thermoplastic 30mm T-style right-angle configurations.

10-30V DC seven-function EZ-Lights require a PNP input.

EZ-Light for EZ-Screen provides a large, remotely located red/green indicator for use with EZ-Screen safety light screens, and are available in nickel-plated brass 18mm barrels or thermoplastic 18 and 30mm T-style right-angle models.

EZ-Lights for EZ-Screen are designed to interface directly with an existing EZ-Screen system through the use of an 8-pin Y splitter cable.