Banner SX5 Safety Laser Scanner Review: Features and Uses of the 275° Safety Laser Scanner
Updated: 7 days ago
The Banner SX5 is a safety laser scanner that creates an invisible protective zone around machines, robot cells and vehicles. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
The SX5 scans 275 degrees, wider than the 270 of many rivals, and lets you store up to 70 zone sets so the protected area can change with the task or, on a vehicle, with speed. Three independent safety outputs allow separate reactions, and encoder inputs feed vehicle speed for automatic zone switching. Master and remote units share wiring, and the one-piece housing is compact. It works horizontally around machines, vertically at access points and on mobile vehicles. The overview page omits range, response time and safety ratings, which are in the data sheet and manual.
Banner SX5 Safety Laser Scanner at a Glance
Scan angle: 275°
Zone sets: Up to 70
Safety outputs: 3 independent
Inputs: Encoder inputs
Configuration: Master and remote functionality
Price: on request
Banner SX5 Safety Laser Scanner Features
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Banner SX5 Safety Laser Scanner |
Manufacturer | Banner Engineering |
Scan angle | 275° |
Zone sets | Up to 70 |
Safety outputs | 3 independent |
Inputs | Encoder inputs |
Configuration | Master and remote functionality |
Orientation | Horizontal, vertical, mobile |
Variants | SX5-B; SX5-B6 |
Software | SX Safety Laser Scanner Software 3.2 |
Range, response time, safety ratings and protection class are not stated on the overview page.
Design and Build Quality
A compact one-piece design; master and remote units reduce wiring in multi-scanner setups.
Software and Integration
Configuration Software
SX software 3.2 for zone setup.
Measurement Data
Advanced measurement data output.
Banner SX5 Safety Laser Scanner Applications and Use Cases
AGVs and Mobile Vehicles
Speed-dependent zones.
Robot Weld Cell Access
Vertical access guarding with SX5-B6.
Conveyor Stations
Pallet transfer loading areas with SX5-B.
Banner SX5 Safety Laser Scanner Price and Value
Banner Engineering does not publish a price for the Banner SX5 Safety Laser Scanner; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Banner Engineering Company Profile: History, Ownership, Scale and Products.
Pros and Cons
Pros
275° scan
70 zone sets
Three safety outputs
Encoder inputs
Cons
Key specs not on the overview
Price on request
No published price
Who Should Buy the Banner SX5 Safety Laser Scanner?
It fits integrators guarding robot cells, access points and automated vehicles.
Banner SX5 Safety Laser Scanner FAQ
How much does the Banner SX5 Safety Laser Scanner cost?
Banner Engineering does not publish a price for the Banner SX5 Safety Laser Scanner; it is quoted on request.
What is the Banner SX5?
A safety laser scanner.
What is its scan angle?
275 degrees.
How many zone sets can it store?
Up to 70.
How many safety outputs does it have?
Three independent outputs.
Can it be used on vehicles?
Yes, with encoder inputs for speed-based zones.
What variants are there?
The SX5-B and SX5-B6.
Where are full specifications?
In Banner's data sheet and manual.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
