The module allows to store the pieces according with the material they are made of. The movement is carried out through a three axes Cartesian controlled system and allows to pick up or put down the pieces on three different levels. The store presents twelve positions, four for each level. A sensor positioned on the gripper allows a first inspection of the store, in order to determine the free and occupied positions. Two DC motors carry out the translations along the X and Y axes while a cylinder coupled to the gripping system deals with the movement along the Z axis. The module can be used contemporaneously either as a store for rough or finished pieces. The module, as a whole, is assembled on a aluminium section bar structure easily transportable inside the laboratory. The complete control of the module is carried out by a PLC (optional) linked to the system through an I/O interface box. The PLC programming software allows the development of a wide set of automation experiences with the module, working in an integrated cycle or in a stand alone mode. Finally, the module supervision is carried out with the software.
TRAINING PROGRAM:
The training program that can be developed with the module, includes:
• Queues theory
• Electro pneumatic circuits
• Electrovalves control
• Carthesian controls
• DC motors
• Sensors performance
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Modular unit assembled on a aluminium section bar structure. It includes I/O interface box with:
• Ø = 2 mm terminals
• Cable with 25-pole D-SUB plug connector
Besides performing the function of control board for the module, this interface box also enables the students to carry
out electrical measurements on the components of the module. The control of the module is possible through the follow PLC training panels (not supplied):
• PLC training panels manages the module through Ø = 2 mm terminals.
In case one of these two panels is used, a 24 Vdc power supply is already mounted on board.
Sensors and actuators:
• 4 Micro switches
• 1 Reflective optical sensor
• 2 U-type optical sensors
• 2 DC motors 24 Vdc
• 1 5/2 monostable electrovalve
• 2 REED sensors
Station inputs and outputs:
• 11 Digital inputs
• 5 Digital outputs
