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News Release from: Banner Engineering | Subject: FlexPower Nodes
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 17 July 2007
Battery modules suit remote applications
FlexPower allows a SureCross Node to operate using 10 to 30V dc line power, solar panels, or a FlexPower battery module in remote or difficult-to-access locations.
Banner Engineering has released FlexPower Nodes for the Banner SureCross Wireless Network FlexPower provides a versatile wireless solution by allowing a SureCross Node to operate using 10 to 30V dc line power, solar panels, or a FlexPower battery module in remote or difficult-to-access locations
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 29 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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A FlexPower Wireless Node and a connected sensor can be powered by a FlexPower battery module for up to five years, depending upon the application and individual power requirements.
Efficient power management technology enables the FlexPower Node to briefly step up the switch power voltage to activate a sensor for a fraction of a second.
After the input reads the sensing status, the switch power returns to its standby status level to prolong battery life.
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"Banner's innovative FlexPower battery modules offer reliable, versatile power options for SureCross FlexPower Wireless Nodes, keeping remote, rotating or other challenging applications monitored for extended periods of time", said Chris Dales, Senior Application Engineer, Banner Wireless Division.
"This superior power management system is optimised for use with virtually all makes of sensors and is robust enough to power a wide variety of devices".
Dales adds, "FlexPower Nodes and power supplies offer an integrated solution for applications where hardwired power sources are impractical or unavailable".
Banner's SureCross Wireless Network was purpose-built to deliver reliable, high-performance wireless sensing to remote or difficult-to-access areas.
With FlexPower Nodes and battery modules, users can use SureCross wireless sensing technology in a wide variety of challenging applications, including monitoring fluid levels in storage vessels; monitoring and data acquisition on rotating machinery; remote monitoring of towers or tank farms; manufacturing monitoring and error proofing; notification of power outages or system status emergencies; triggering backup power systems when needed; monitoring end effectors or robotic arms; barn or dairy bulk tank temperature monitoring; security monitoring and control of remote location; and refrigerated storage system temperature monitoring.
Banner's FlexPower Wireless Nodes and battery modules are easy to integrate into existing manufacturing systems, making them an ideal fit for pre-certified facilities needing to adapt to new regulations without costly downtime or additional inspections.
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