Wireless network

Banner Engineering has introduced the SureCross wireless network, a wireless platform built from the ground up for industry and featuring proprietary RF design, advanced power management features and robust communications integrity. SureCross is optimised for a wide range of challenging sensing and control applications with high reliability, security and deterministic response capabilities.

The most basic SureCross network consists of a gateway system controller and one or more remotely located nodes that bring monitoring and control capabilities to connected I/O. Nodes are easily deployed throughout a facility, gathering information to be concentrated at the gateway. Each gateway can simultaneously support up to 15 nodes and each node can accommodate up to 12 I/O points, depending on configuration. Rugged, self-contained Banner SureCross gateways and nodes accommodate both digital and analog I/O in a single platform.

SureCross also offers bidirectional Rx/Tx communications with reliable performance capabilities to provide monitoring and control in processing applications. This feature protects information during communication interruption or failure by reverting to a configured default output condition. The network automatically returns to normal operational status when the RF link is re-established.

SureCross employs frequency hopping spread spectrum communications, with integrity verified by bidirectional transceivers in each device to fully acknowledge data transmission. Time division multiple access slots guarantee bandwidth to each node, while polling and site survey capabilities ensure communication integrity, either at the gateway or locally at each device by means of an integrated display.

SureCross offers both 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz models and power for remote nodes is facilitated by Banner’s FlexPower solution that offers the flexibility of line power, solar power, or the FlexPower battery module.