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Overview of available product models with configurable options.
Guide on how to set up and configure the device using software.
Illustrates electrical connections for the tower light.
Details on configuring the TL50 Pro using Banner's Pro Editor software.
Details on necessary hardware components for Pro Editor software integration.
The TL50 Pro Tower Light is a versatile and robust multi-segment indicator designed for industrial applications, providing clear visual and audible status indications. This device is highly customizable, allowing users to configure various colors, flash patterns, and animations to suit specific operational needs.
The TL50 Pro Tower Light serves as a critical visual and, in some models, audible signaling device for machinery and processes. It uses programmable RGB LED segments to display a wide range of colors, enabling operators to quickly identify the status of equipment or processes from a distance. The device supports up to seven individual segments, each capable of displaying distinct colors and animations. This multi-segment capability allows for complex status indications, such as sequential process steps, multiple fault conditions, or varying levels of completion.
The core functionality of the TL50 Pro is driven by Banner's Pro Editor software, which provides an intuitive interface for creating custom configurations. Users can define specific colors for each segment, choose from various flash patterns (e.g., normal, strobe, three pulse, SOS, random), and select different animation types (e.g., steady, two-color flash, 50/50, 50/50 rotate, chase, intensity sweep, scroll, bounce, color spectrum). These configurations can be tailored to specific applications, ensuring that the visual feedback is both clear and unambiguous.
Audible models of the TL50 Pro enhance its signaling capabilities by adding sound. These models are available with standard, sealed, or omni-directional audible elements, providing continuous tones that can be adjusted for intensity in some versions. The combination of visual and audible signals ensures that critical information is conveyed effectively, even in noisy or visually obstructed environments.
The device operates within a 10 V DC to 30 V DC range and supports bimodal inputs (PNP/NPN), offering flexibility in wiring and integration with existing control systems. The ability to switch between Segment Mode and Run Mode animations, controlled by an action input, allows for dynamic changes in the tower light's behavior based on operational states. In Segment Mode, individual segments can be controlled, while Run Mode allows for the control of the entire tower light with predefined animations.
Advanced Mode functionality further extends the device's capabilities, enabling control via PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), PFM (Pulse Frequency Modulation), Counter, or Timer inputs. This allows for more sophisticated control schemes, such as displaying values as a percentage of segments, setting thresholds for color changes, or managing timed operations.
The TL50 Pro Tower Light is designed for ease of use and integration into diverse industrial settings. Its rugged construction, available in black or light gray housing, ensures durability and aesthetic compatibility with various machine styles. The illuminated segments are engineered to provide easy-to-see operator guidance and indication, enhancing operational efficiency and safety.
The Pro Editor software is a key usage feature, simplifying the customization process. It allows users to create and preview custom configurations on a PC before writing them to the device, ensuring that the desired visual and audible feedback is achieved. This software-driven approach eliminates the need for complex manual adjustments and provides a high degree of flexibility.
The availability of different styles—Standard, Compact, and Beacon—caters to various space and intensity requirements. Compact and Beacon models offer more intense light output in a smaller form factor, making them suitable for applications where space is limited but high visibility is crucial.
The device's bimodal input capability (PNP/NPN) simplifies wiring and integration with different control systems, reducing installation complexity. Various connection options, including integral cables and M12 quick disconnects (5-pin or 8-pin), provide further flexibility for installation and maintenance. Models without audible segments typically use a 5-pin M12 QD for one through four segments and an 8-pin M12 QD for five to seven segments. Audible models use a 5-pin M12 QD for one through three segments and an 8-pin M12 QD for four through six segments.
The configurable Segment Mode and Run Mode animations allow for dynamic and context-sensitive signaling. For instance, a tower light could display a steady green in Run Mode during normal operation, but switch to a flashing red in Segment Mode when a specific fault condition is detected on a particular segment. The "Run with larger assigned run number overrides lower assigned run numbers" feature in Run Mode provides a clear priority system for multiple concurrent signals.
Advanced settings such as "Orientation" (Standard or Upside Down), "Background Color," "Animation Sync," "Auto Restart" for counters/timers, and "PFM/PWM Filter Level" offer granular control over the device's behavior, allowing for fine-tuning to meet specific application demands. For example, "Animation Sync" ensures that segment animations align when input states change, providing a more cohesive visual experience.
The TL50 Pro Tower Light is designed for minimal maintenance, focusing on robust construction and easy access for adjustments where necessary. The device's rugged housing and environmental ratings (NEMA/UL Type 13, IP67 for non-audible and sealed audible models, IP50 for standard audible models) ensure protection against dust, water, and other environmental factors common in industrial settings, thereby reducing the need for frequent repairs or replacements.
For audible models, specific features facilitate maintenance and adjustment. Standard Audible Alarm models allow for intensity adjustment by unscrewing the cover up to 1.5 turns. For maximum intensity, the center plug can be rotated 180° counterclockwise. Sealed Audible Alarm and Omni-Directional Sealed Audible Alarm with Intensity Adjustment models allow users to rotate the front cover until the desired intensity is reached. Omni-Directional Sealed Audible Alarm models, however, do not have an adjustment feature. These accessible adjustment mechanisms allow for on-site tuning without requiring specialized tools or extensive downtime.
The use of quick disconnects (M12) in many models simplifies replacement or troubleshooting. If a device needs to be swapped, the quick disconnect allows for fast and easy removal and re-connection, minimizing interruption to operations. Integral cable models are also available, providing a direct connection where quick disconnects may not be preferred.
The Pro Editor software, while primarily a usage feature, also contributes to maintenance by allowing users to diagnose and reconfigure devices. If a tower light's behavior needs to be altered due to process changes or if a configuration becomes corrupted, the software provides a straightforward way to upload new settings, reducing the need for physical intervention. The preview mode in the Pro Editor helps verify configurations before deployment, preventing potential issues.
The modular design, with different styles and segment counts, means that if a specific component or segment type is needed, it can be easily identified and replaced, rather than requiring a complete system overhaul. The device's compatibility with various mounting brackets (e.g., SMB30A, SMB30MM, SMBAMS30P, LMBE12RA35) and elevated mount systems (e.g., SA-M30TE12, SOP-E12-150SS) ensures that installation and any subsequent re-mounting or adjustments are straightforward.
Overall, the TL50 Pro Tower Light is engineered for reliability and ease of management throughout its lifecycle, from initial configuration to ongoing operation and any necessary adjustments.
General| Light Source | LED |
|---|---|
| Housing Material | Polycarbonate |
| Input Protection | Reverse Polarity Protection |
| Series | TL50 Pro |
| Operating Voltage | 10-30 V DC |
| Voltage | 10-30 V DC |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 50°C |
| Certifications | cULus, CE, EAC, UKCA |
| Input Voltage | 10-30 V DC |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 50 mm diameter; Height varies by number of segments |
