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Run Bar facilitates 2-handed control machine actuation.

November 16, 2007 - Minimizing possibility of accidental actuation, DUO-TOUCH® Run Bar interfaces with DUO-TOUCH SG 2-Hand Control Modules, SC22-3 Safety Controllers, or other Type IIIC control systems to facilitate actuation. Dual diverse-redundant, self-checking, MCU-based photoelectric STB Buttons minimize risk of defeat and are immune to ambient light, EMI, and RFI. Constructed of 13-gauge cold-rolled steel, ergonomic design reduces hand, wrist, and arm stresses.

Related categories: Controls and Controllers | Mechanical Power Transmission

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Release date: November 12, 2007

Duo-Touch® Run Bar Simplifies Installation and Provides a Convenient, Economical Means for Two-Hand Control Machine Actuation

Minneapolis, MN-November 12, 2007-Banner Engineering Corp. introduces the DUO-TOUCH® Run Bar with STB Buttons for two-hand control machine actuation. The Run Bar easily interfaces with DUO-TOUCH SG Two-Hand Control Modules, SC22-3 Safety Controllers or other Type IIIC control systems to provide convenient, reliable actuation. The DUO-TOUCH Run Bar minimizes the possibility of defeat and accidental actuation, and its ergonomic design reduces hand, wrist and arm stresses associated with repeated switch operation. The Run Bar includes two preinstalled STB Touch Buttons, making set up and installation easy.

The DUO-TOUCH Run Bar features robust, 13-gauge cold-rolled steel construction and a unique design for maximum ergonomics and safety for machine initiation. In addition, its diverse-redundant, self-checking, microcontroller-based photoelectric STB Buttons minimize the risk of defeat. The STB Buttons are also immune to ambient light, EMI and RFI interference, and they provide high excess gain to cut through heavy contamination. Plus, the STB Buttons feature bright status LEDs to indicate power, output and fault. For added convenience and installation flexibility, models with an integrated emergency stop button, along with a variety of accessory brackets and telescoping floor-mounted stands are available. List price for the DUO-TOUCH Run Bar with STB Buttons starts at $358.

"The new DUO-TOUCH Run Bar is designed to solve the ergonomic problems associated with mechanical push buttons, while simplifying installation," said Mike Carlson, technical manager for Banner's safety products. "The Run Bar contains two preinstalled STB Self-Checking Touch Buttons which require no physical pressure to activate, protecting workers from hand, wrist and arm injuries resulting from stressful manual operation." Carlson adds, "The Run Bar, when used with a DUO-TOUCH SG Two-Hand Control Module or other IIIC (per ISO 13851) compliant system, meets U.S. and international standards and minimizes the possibility of defeat or accidental operation in machine actuation applications."

Applications. The DUO-TOUCH Run Bar is designed to comply with ANSI B11.19 and ISO 13851 (EN 574) Type IIIC two-hand control requirements, making it a rugged, reliable solution for general initiation of a cycle on a variety of machines, including:
Punch and power presses
Cutting and forming machines
Riveting and swaging machines
Heat staking machines
Table-top robots

In addition, several features of the DUO-TOUCH Run Bar make it particularly easy to set up and use:
Minimizes risk of defeat and accidental machine actuation
Provides a convenient and economical means for safeguarding when interfaced with DUO-TOUCH SG Two-Hand Control Modules or comparable control systems
Offers ergonomic design for reduced hand, wrist and arm stress
Constructed of robust, 13-gauge cold-rolled steel
Provides two diverse-redundant microcontroller-based photoelectric STB Touch Buttons with continuous internal self-checking
Offers models with an integrated emergency stop button
Features bright LED power, output and fault indicators
Offers optional telescoping stands and brackets
Provides knockouts for wiring flexibility and installation of accessory EZ-LIGHT(TM) indicators
Meets ANSI B11.19 and ISO 13851 (EN574) standards

About Banner. Banner Engineering is the world's leading manufacturer of electronic machine guarding systems, vision sensors, wireless networks, photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors, precision measurement systems and fiber optic assemblies.

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

To learn how a two-hand control system works and what makes it safe, visit iKnow®: Two-Hand Control Systems: www.bannerengineering.com/iknowthc

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

Company Information:
Name: Banner Engineering Corp.
Address: 9714 Tenth Ave. N.
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
ZIP: 55441
Country: USA
Phone: 888-373-6767
FAX: 763-544-3213
http://www.bannerengineering.com/tr

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