Banner Engineering AG4 safety laser scanner

The AG4 safety laser scanner from Banner Engineering is designed to deliver safety, simplicity and versatility in a single, compact optical device.

The scanner uses pulses of class 1 infrared laser light to locate the position of objects in its field of view, effectively protecting personnel by safeguarding both stationary and mobile hazards within a user-designated area.

The AG4 effectively safeguards irregularly shaped areas not suitable for a standard two- or three-piece safety light screen. It is also a replacement for high-maintenance safety mats that are routinely damaged by repetitive operation or adverse environments.

By meeting all requirements for Type 3 per IEC 61496-1/-2, Category 3 PLd per EN ISO 13849-1, and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2 per IEC 61508, the device delivers area guarding, access/perimeter guarding, and automated guided vehicle collision avoidance.

Featuring a 0.36° lateral resolution, the AG4 detects objects in a zone up to 190° from its fixed position. The AG4 provides selectable protection field resolution of 30, 40, 50, 70 and 150 mm with ranges up to 6.25 m, while its warning field provides coverage of up to 15 m. Advanced configuration capabilities allow operators to configure the device with eight individual protective and warning fields. Users can quickly switch between configured field pairs, providing the flexibility to protect personnel and equipment in diverse applications.