Run Bar simplifies two-hand control
First Quarter 2008
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Recently introduced by Banner Engineering, the Duo-Touch Run Bar with STB Buttons is designed for two-hand control machine actuation. This 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 Run Bar minimises the possibility of defeat and accidental actuation, and its ergonomic design reduces the hand, wrist and arm stresses associated with repeated switch operation. The Run Bar includes two pre-installed STB Touch Buttons, simplifying set up and installation.
The Run Bar features robust, 13-gauge cold-rolled steel construction and a unique design for maximum ergonomics and safety for machine initiation. Its diverse-redundant, self-checking, microcontroller-based photoelectric STB Buttons minimise the risk of defeat. The STB Buttons are immune to ambient light, EMI and RFI interference, and they provide high excess gain to cut through heavy contamination. They 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.
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, such as table-top robots, punch and power presses, and cutting and forming machines.
For more information contact Rodney Topham, RET Automation Controls, +27 (0)11 453 2468, [email protected], www.retauto.co.za
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