The HAS-200 system has been devi- sed based on the training ...

Multiple integrated modules!
Each of the production stations is compri<strong>sed</strong> of the following functional blocks:
Container feeder
<strong>The</strong> containers are stored in a gravity feeder with a
capacity of 36 units distributed over four columns. Two
barrier type photocells detect the minimum level and
absence of containers in the feeder. <strong>The</strong> extraction of
the container is carried out using two positioning
cylinders with different strokes.
Hopper.
<strong>The</strong> raw material ("pearls" in colors) is stored in two
hoppers of different sizes. First, the raw material is
discharged at a set rate from the large hopper via a
cylinder with two fingers and then the exact quantity is
adjusted from the small hopper using a cylinder which
remains open for the time programmed.
Displacement of the container.
Various pneumatic actuators transfer the containers
through the station: one actuator allows horizontal
movement; another vertical movement and a third
rotates 90º. <strong>The</strong> container is held using a platform with
two telescopic vacuum pads.
In the event that the BCR considers the container to be
erroneous, it will be ejected to a container. If correct it
will be displaced to the next station.
Conveyer belt.
Each station <strong>has</strong> a transfer section as a part of the
AMHS (Automated Material Handling System),
actuated by a continuous current motor.
Each section includes a series of sensors and cylinders
which control the inflow of the containers, detect
queues (giving the order to paralyze the extraction of
more containers), and reject containers by evacuating
them to the recycling box in the event that the BCR
detects erroneous containers.
Scales.
<strong>The</strong> production stations have precision scales fitted
with an RS-232 interface for the output of data to the
PLC and with LCD display for visualization.
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