DC Transport System

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:

UniTrain Mechatronic Courses

UniTrain multimedia courses on the topic of mechatronics provide the knowledge and skills required to understand,

control, operate and maintain modern, automated mechatronics installations. With the aid of animations and numerous

experiments, the various individual sub-systems are introduced, any necessary instrumentation or pneumatic cylinders are

set up and adjusted and the active processes are explained. Individual mechatronic components and sub-systems are set

up with the aid of detailed step-by-step instructions and automated sequences are programmed to control the equipment

by means of a programmable logic controller. This should make moving up to an industrial PLC system a simple task.

IMS 1.2: DC transport system

The conveyor belt system is the element that connects all the subsystems and thus forms the backbone of the entire

production line. In the IMS® production line the conveyor belt systems are self-contained modules, which can be

integrated with the sub-systems as needed. Basic processes like “positioning” and “speed” can be demonstrated with just

this simple system.

Training objectives for DC transport system

• Principle and function of various sensors
• Making controlled movements on a single axis
• Incremental positioning of a workpiece carrier
• Disabling movement forwards or backwards
• Program for monitoring slip and whether a machine is stopped
• Safe handling of various safety circuits and locks.

This Package Contains:

Item1 – Course Mechatronic Stations CO4204-3K

Includes:

Experiment board PLC trainer

• CPU with PLC functionality
• 8 digital inputs with simulation switches and status LEDs
• 8 digital outputs with status LED connected to 2 mm sockets
• 8 analog inputs with 10-bit resolution, of which 4 inputs 0-10 V and 4 inputs 4-20 mA
• 4 analog outputs, of which 2 outputs 0-10 V and 2 outputs 4-20 mA
• 1 potentiometer for simulation of an analog 0-10 V signal via 2 mm sockets
• 1 potentiometer for simulation of an analog 4-20 mA signal via 2 mm sockets
• LAN switch with three connection terminals
• 9-pin D-Sub socket with connection to digital inputs and outputs of the PLC
• 25-pin D-Sub socket with connection to digital inputs and outputs of the PLC
• Status LED of the PLC
• Browser and course software

Topics:

• Projects for Transport system IMS1.2 and for stations:

IMS3 Sorting, IMS4 Assembly, IMS5 Processing, IMS6Testing, IMS7 Handling, IMS8 Storage, IMS13 Drilling and Milling

• Experiments: Inching mode, Inching mode with end limit, Analog values, Positioning, Speed control, Blinking, Function blocks
• Topics for all stations:
• Pin assignment
• Hardware setup
• Sequence control
• Watchdog
• Additionally, for Storage:
• Store and remove Z-axis
• Store and remove X-axis
• Course duration: 24 h approx.

Item 2 – Double conveyor belt segment, 24 V motor LM9606

Basic mechatronics module driven by a variable speed 24-V geared motor and complete with end-limit sensors and integrated PROFIBUS DP slave. Designed for basic experiments on a conveyor system or for incorporation into a complex mechatronics system for controlling the flow of materials. The conveyor belt conveys work pieces on carriers and can be used to link individual sub-systems. It is designed for connection to a PLC control system. It can be combined with other conveyor belts, ‘curve’ units or transfer junctions. IMS stations can be connected directly to the belt and jointly controlled via PROFIBUS.

• Length = 600 mm/23,6″, width = 160 mm/6,3″,
• belt width = 120 mm/4,7″
• Geared motor, 24 V DC
• Pulse width modulation system for controlling belt at various speeds
• Continuous speed adjustment via potentiometer or analogue input, 0-10 V
• Manual switches for movement to left or right
• 2 inductive end-limit sensors
• 2 x M12 interfaces for additional actuators/sensors
• Sockets for emergency shut-off circuit (disconnection of all voltage to output modules)
• External power supply via 4-mm safety sockets or coaxial power connector
• 9-pin SUB-D connector for contactors, LOGO! or PLC
• Incremental encoder disc for detecting position and speed via optical sensors
• Visualisation as interactive 3D model in IMS-virtual database
• Control requirements: 4 x digital inputs, 3 x digital outputs

PROFIBUS DP slave module:

• Address range: 16 digital input/outputs
• PROFIBUS DP connector: 9-pin DSUB socket
• Rotary switch for setting address
• Transmission rates of up to 6 MB/s
• GSD file for use with control software (e.g.: STEP7)
• 25-pin DSUB socket for connecting IMS station
• Output current: 500 mA (total current: 1 A)
• Variable speed control of conveyor belt via PROFIBUS

Item 3 – Workpiece transport pallet LM9520

Pallets for carrying and transporting workpieces on conveyor belts. The pallet has a 4-bit identification code.

• Length = 180 mm/7,1″, width = 119 mm/4,7″,
• height = 15 mm/0,6″
• Position sensor
• 4-bit identification code

Item 4 – IMS displacement measurement module LM9677

Displacement measurement system for use with the IMS

System with connecting lead and attaching mount.

• Optical sensor for incremental displacement
• measurement
• Switching function: PNP normally open switch
• Connectors: M12 angled plugs, 2-m lead
• Operating voltage: 24 V

Item 5 – Serial interface cable 9/9 pole LM9040

9-pin SUB-D cable

• Length: 2 m
• Connector: 9-pin plug/9-pin socket
• Pin assignment: 1:1