FlexPower nodes from Banner Engineering Corp. provide 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. A FlexPower battery module can power a wireless node and a connected sensor for up to five years depending on the application and individual power requirements. FlexPower nodes and power supplies offer an integrated solution for applications where hardwired power sources are impractical or unavailable. Efficient power management technology enables node to briefly step up the switch power voltage to activate a sensor for a fraction of a second and after the input reads the sensing status, the switch power returns to its standby status to prolong battery life.

Nodes work with SureCross wireless network to deliver reliable, high-performance wireless sensing to remote or difficult-to-access areas in applications such as monitoring and data acquisition on rotating machinery, remote monitoring of towers or tank farms, notification of power outages or system status emergencies, and barn or dairy bulk tank temperature monitoring. They are said to be easy to integrate into existing systems, making them ideal for pre-certified facilities.

Nodes feature plug-and-play connectivity and mounting flexibility, and robust, durable IP67/NEMA 6 construction. They are portable for frequent redeployment in error-proofing applications, and are optimized for Banner’s advanced sensors but adaptable to other devices. www.bannerengineering.com Banner Engineering Corp.