MICROMAX ANNOUNCES SELF-CONTAINED, EMBEDDABLE PRESENCE SENSOR WITH INTEGRATED WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY FROM BANNER



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Minneapolis, MN—June 16, 2008—
Banner Engineering Corp. introducesthe M-GAGE™ Wireless Sensor Node for vehicle sensing using Banner’s newSureCross™ WirelessNetwork. The specially optimized M-GAGE wireless sensor is encapsulated ina rugged, IP67 SureCross Node enclosure and accompanied by a long-lasting FlexPower™ battery.The battery supplies power for both sensing and wireless connectivity up to 10years. The M-GAGE offers greater durability and reliability than inductive loopsandis less costly to install and maintain. Simple in-ground installation requiresno major excavation and provides quick and easy access for battery replacementwhen required.

The M-GAGE replaces inductive loop systems by reliably detecting 3-dimensionalchanges in the Earth’s natural magnetic field caused by the presence of largeferrous objects. An M-GAGE with integrated FlexPower battery deliversa low-maintenance, durable, high-performance sensing solution with years of operationalreliability. In addition, its rugged construction and long life save time, moneyand manpower in car wash entry/exit, drive-thru systems, traffic control, andmany more vehicle sensing applications.M-GAGE Wireless Sensor Nodes are priced at $450; Gateways soldseparately.

“The M-GAGE wireless sensor is a virtually effortless presence sensing solution, offering unprecedented reliability with minimally invasive installation and significantly reduced maintenance and replacement costs,” said Chris Dales, Senior Application Engineer, Banner Wireless Division. “In applications where an inductive loop system may require costly upkeep and deliver inaccurate readings, the M-GAGE sensor offers a rugged, reliable embedded solution with up to 10 years of service when operated using innovative FlexPower battery technology.”

Applications. Banner’s SureCross Wireless Network offers proprietary RF design and a centralized Gateway system controller, used to monitor and/or control I/O in up to 15 Nodes. With the addition of the high-accuracy, long lasting M-GAGE wireless sensor, the system offers a robust solution to many vehicle sensing applications, including the following:
  • Automated car wash vehicle detection
  • Loading dock occupancy monitoring
  • Parking kiosk access and control
  • Manufacturing monitoring and error proofing
  • Train yard marshalling
  • Triggering backup power systems when needed
  • Truck scale traffic management
  • Drive-thru system vehicle detection
  • Door opening and closing in high-traffic applications
The M-GAGE wireless sensor greatly improves the performance and reliability ofembedded traffic management, with several features that make it particularlyeasy to set up and use:
  • Simplified in-ground installation compared to inductive loops
  • Low power consumption—battery life of up to 10 years with integrated FlexPower battery option
  • Integrated solution with plug-and-play connectivity
  • Robust, durable IP67/NEMA 6 housing
  • Available with internal or external antennas
  • Direct connectivity to Modbus RTU RS-485 and RS-232 serial communications, and other industrial protocols
  • 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz systems for global applications
  • Ability to employ several M-GAGE sensors at once for multiple vehicle detection
Downloadthe Banner SureCross Wireless Network brochure.

Direct link to product information: http://www.bannerengineering.com/wireless

For the entire selection of Banner sensing products, 2008-2009 Sensor Products Catalogs are available free of charge. Download a catalog online (part number 78466) at www.bannerengineering.com.

Micromax has been providing high technology electronic products and automation solutions to Australian industry for more than 45 years. For more information, contact Micromax at 5 Orangegrove Ave, Unanderra, N S W 2526; FreeCall 1800 634 766; Ph (02) 4271 1300; Fax (02) 4271 8091 Email: wollongong@micromax.com.au