The world of signalling technology is no longer the reserve of experts. Segmented control of LED strips without the need for any programming – our new controller makes it possible.
Whether filling a tank or stacking pallets in the warehouse – being able to gauge the fill level from a distance makes it possible to respond better, and above all, in good time. Signalling with our Multi-Segment RGB LED Strip is the perfect solution for this. Would you like to visualise the fill level of a tank? For good visibility, the LED strip is mounted in an elevated position in the production area. A green light signifies that everything is OK. Amber is the signal that action will be needed soon, while red indicates an immediate response is required. As a result, everyone involved knows what is happening in plenty of time.
By contrast, when it comes to stacking pallets, things work in the opposite direction. Initially, the LED strip lights in green to indicate the height to which the pallets have been stacked. As the stack gets smaller, individual LEDs go out. The colour also adapts as the height of the stack drops, changing first to amber, then to red. Thanks to this visualisation, staff know in good time when more pallets are required. This principle can be applied to every kind of material supply and picking operation in production. Multi-Segment RGB LED Strip Controller DIN/AIN 24VDC makes these kinds of solutions easier than ever before. All you need is basic technical knowledge. Commissioning and parametrisation are as straightforward as using a smart home app. Multi-Segment RGB LED Strip Controller IO-Link 24V is available for any advanced users.
No barriers to getting started when using Multi-Segment RGB LED Strip
To use LED Strip Controller AIN/DIN, all you need is a WLAN-capable device such as a smartphone or tablet. The WLAN access deactivates automatically after parametrisation. In addition, the controller is password protected. There is a QR-code on the device, which enables you to access an intuitive web interface where you can make all the necessary adjustments. For example, a predefined mode can be selected with a single click. Alongside “Level”, these modes also include “Marker light”, “Countdown” and “Segment display”. It is equally straightforward to define colours, blinking modes and warning or alarm thresholds. These indicate critical states when levels exceed or fall below the thresholds. The controller for LED strips has a total of five digital inputs and one analogue input. It is easy to connect buttons, switches and sensors.
Autonomous solutions can be created in next to no time. The measurement value of a sensor is immediately indicated on the LED strip.
Thanks to this control circuit device, input signals can be transmitted directly to the LED strip, meaning autonomous solutions can be up and running in next to no time. The measurement value of a sensor is immediately indicated on the LED strip. In this example, a photoelectric sensor on a conveyor belt monitors the fill level in transport boxes. As soon as a box contains too much material, the photoelectric sensor sends a message to the controller. This sets off a blinking light on an LED strip to alert staff. In “Segment display” mode, you can control one or up to five sections of the LED strip individually, making Andon signalling particularly easy in the workplace. Pressing a button generates a visual signal – material supplies can be requested or quality issues indicated without a single word. The DIN/AIN controller uses simple features to open up the world of signalling technology, even for people who aren’t experts. However, it can also be connected to digital or analogue outputs from conventional machine controllers.
LED Strip Controller IO-Link: Control, functions and a new operating mode
Except for the addition of a further operating mode, LED Strip Controller IO-Link has the same range of functions as the DIN/AIN version. An IO-Link network must always be available for the controller so that process and parameter data can be modified while operations are ongoing. The controller communicates with the machine controller via an IO-Link master. In addition, IO-Link can be used to save the controller’s parametrisation data on the master. When installing a new system, this data can be transferred directly, saving lots of time.
When it comes to the development of our products, we always work in close cooperation with the market and our customers.
A new operating mode recently became available for the LED Strip Controller IO-Link. The “Position” mode enables you to implement a running light – that is to say move segments. Now, for example, it is possible to have process displays that follow the process, or displays with up to ten segments. The width and position of these segments can be freely defined. Controlling LED strips that are up to six metres long offers you exceptional flexibility. When it comes to the development of our products, we work in close cooperation with the market and our customers. The idea for this came from specific customer projects. “Position” mode was in demand for the conveyor-belt assembly of large kitchen appliances and for use with long line galvanising systems.
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