Mechatronic Compact System for PLC: Automatic Sorting Line

E6.7.2.1
Mechatronic Compact System for PLC: Automatic sorting line

System
The MCS (Mechatronic Compact System) is comprised of two individual systems, each with a basic mechatronic function. Connecting the systems determines the interaction of mechanics, pneumatics, electronics, and SPC programming.

Objectives

• Recognition of different materials (sensors)
• Mechanical construction of a testing station
• Programming a test procedure
• Mechanical construction of a swing converter
• Programming of a swing converter
• Mechanical construction of a sorting system with three magazines
• Programming of a sorting system with three magazines

Design
The setup includes two models:

• gravitiy feed magazin with testing unit:  Workpieces are provided seperatly by a gravity feed magazine. The filling level and the workingpiece in tray is supervised with photo sensors and micro switches.The material property of workpieces is checked with optical and inductiv sensors.
• Storage depot with 3 Stacks: The working pieces are moved from a "Pick and Place elec. with vacuum gripper" and can be stored in three different magazines

Method
The device is designed for student experiments. Practical exercises require that the learner resolve the controller or system problem with their own programming and using mechanical configurations. The basics of SPC programming and a understanding of production processes are required prior knowledge.

Target Group
Trainees studying industrial business and students of automation engineering are the target group being addressed. The course offers experiments for intermediate learners for trade school and bachelor training.

Topics

• Collision-proof provision of workpieces on a tray
• Micro switch for position recognition
• One-way photoelectric barrier
• Optical sensor
• Inductive sensor
• Positioning of the micro switch
• Electric drives
• Limit switch with micro switch
• Reversing contact control