XK Function modules
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1. A K 6 d gt B6 B7 CYI9 Figure 6 XKUT 90 C Principle of operation Merging a satellite pallet A pallet on Satellite M is approaching Sensor B2 is activated which actu ates stop A2 which stops the pallet if function is occupied Sensor B3 B4 and B5 supervise the function area If all three sensors gives low signal the area is empty Sensor B8 and B9 indicates if the stop is activated or not Diverting pallet to satellite A pallet on Highway is approaching Sensor B1 is activated which actuates stop A1 which stops the pallet if function is occupied Sensor B3 B4 and B5 supervise the function area If all three sensors gives low signal the area is empty Sensor B6 and B7 indicates if the stop is activated or not 21 Flex Link 22 Straight passing through A pallet on Highway is approaching The pallet activates sensor B1 which actuates stop A1 which stops the pallet if function is occupied Sensor B3 B4 and B5 supervise the function area If all three sensors gives low signal the area is empty Sensor B6 and B7 indicates if the stop is activated or not Function occupied Before a pallet is let into the function the previous flow must be finished the arm to be in right position and downstream receiver be ready to receive Example Previous flow was2. 15 1 i Qi E ne CIE 1 e 4 8 f Qi 1 i NE z E i I H 33 5114899 FlexLink 34 Supplier s information 10 Supplier s information This manual goes together with the module of the type mentioned on the order and on the title page of this manual This document was drawn up by FlexLink Components AB Date 2012 03 05 Copyright FlexLink Sweden 2012 The machine was produced by Flexlink Components AB Tel SE 415 50 G teborg Fax Sweden E mail 46 0 31 337 31 00 46 0 31 337 31 95 info FlexLink se www FlexLink com Note n case of failures please contact the system integrator 5114899 FlexLink Supplier s information EC Declaration of Incorporation Partly complied machinery FlexLink Components AB SE 41550 G teborg Sweden We hereby declare that the following equipment is intended to be incorpo rated into a FlexLink conveyor system and thereby forming a machine Op eration is prohibited until it has been determined that the machine in which these products are incorporated has been declared in conformity with the Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC together with amendments which have entered into force as of the date of issue of this declaration with particular reference to the essential health and safety requirements in connection with the design construction and manufacture of the belo
3. 4 2 1 2 Ordering process Every XK module has its own unique order code which can be found in each module description The various options available for each module are shown in the order code and all the parameters have to be specified when ordering It is important to know that by ordering for example a conveyor module you do not automatically get a support module This has to be ordered sepa rately 4 2 1 3 Shipment Modules are delivered in std eur pallet 1200x800 5114899 Flex Link 5114899 AN Mounting installation adjustment 5 Mounting installation adjustment This section deals with the operations to have the modules function well within a transport system First section 1 2 on page 4 in which the provi sions to be taken care of are given should be studied carefully section 1 3 on page 6 is particularly important for the modules that are delivered to the end user not fully assembled 5 1 Recommended tools j 5 2 Basic value Torque for dimension Figure 8 Tools Basic value Torque for dimension o m we 08 mo 4 Nm 35 Ib in 9Nm 80 Ib in 24 5 Nm 217 Ib in 45 Nm 398 Ib in Figure9 Basic value Make sure before integrating section 1 4 on page 7 that the surroundings are clean and free from obstacles and the mounting surface is clean and level Besides it should be repeated that the operations are to be carried out in a calm and controlled way After havi
4. carefully monitor any movement of the XK module Before starting the unloading a good preparation is required The appropri ate devices must be available Apart from that the first transport check is an important part of the unloading as in case of damage this should be mentioned on the delivery note in relation to guarantee and the like After arrival of the modules a transport check is to be carried out The check can be carried out at the moment the module has been unloaded from the container or the truck The technical specification gives the dimensions to be checked Is the module delivered undamaged and is it the correct mod ule FlexLink ITEM NO INFORMATION DATE Figure 7 Module serial number type plate with configurator string Note Any damage is to be mentioned on the delivery note and should immediately be reported to the supplier This with respect to the guarantee of the module 23 FlexLink 24 Unload the XK function modules 4 2 Unloading instructions Before starting unloading all fastening means securing belts screws etc that secure the module into the means of transport must be removed Sub sequently check whether the transport supports are still connected well to the module After this the unloading procedure may be started 4 2 1 Introduction 4 2 1 1 Accessories and spare parts Spare parts for the XK modules can also be ordered See Recommended spare parts on page 31
5. 2 connector 3 pin LS A1 6 mm pneumatic hose A2 6 mm pneumatic hose B5 B6 Figure 4 XKUT 45 M also valid for XKUT 90 M Principle of operation Merging a satellite pallet A pallet on Satellite is approaching Sensor B2 is activated which actuates stop A2 which stops the pallet if function is occupied Sensor B3 and B4 supervise the function area If both sensors gives low signal the area is empty Sensor B7 and B8 indicates if the stop is activated or not Straight passing through A pallet on Highway is approaching The pallet activates sensor B1 which actuates stop A1 which stops the pallet if function is occupied Sensor B3 and B4 supervise the function area If both sensors gives low signal the area is empty Sensor B5 and B6 indicates if the stop is activated or not 5114899 FlexLink Function occupied Before a pallet is let into the function the previous flow must be finished the arm to be in right position and downstream receiver be ready to receive Example Previous flow was straight Pallet enters on Satellite to be merged Stop A2 block the flow then wait until B3 and B4 do not detect any pallets When downstream Highway is ready to receive then pallet on Sat ellite is released by stop A2 Sensors The primary function of In position sensors B1 B2 is to detect pallet placed in specific position Additionally the sensors are placed in the way they can actuate s
6. 5114899 XK Function modules User Documentation Flex Link 5114899 XK Function modules Flex Link 5114899 XK Function modules User Documentation Flexlink AB 2012 All Rights Reserved No part of this program and manual may be used reproduced stored or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of FlexLink Components AB The contents of this manual are for informational use only All information and specifications contained in this document have been carefully checked to the best efforts of FlexLink Components AB and are believed to be true and accurate as of time of publishing However due to continued efforts in product development FlexLink Components AB reserves the right to modify products and its manuals without notice FlexLink Components AB assumes no responsibility or liability on any errors or inaccuracies in this program or documentation Any kind of material damages or other indirect consequences resulting from any FlexLink Components AB s product part documentation discrepancies and errors or non anticipated program behavior are limited to the value of appropriate products purchased from FlexLink Components AB The products are delivered to the customer at the as is state and revision level they are on the moment of purchasing and are declared in detail in the license agreements between FlexLink Components AB and user User accepts and is obliged to follow t
7. ION The system must not be At installation maintenance Pinch Point Due to heavy weight 2 operated without safety and service make sure the person lift or mechanical equipment properly motor is shut off lift equipment mounted Production flow direction 4 28 5114899 FlexLink 6 Mounting of stop If the pallet is stopped on the back guide disc the stop shall be placed as showed in picture below 300x300 250x225 200x150 Figure 10 Stopped on the back guide disc If the pallet is stopped on the front guide disc the stop shall be placed as showed in picture below 300x300 250x225 200x150 Figure 11 Stopped on the front guide disc 5114899 29 FlexLink 7 Put out of commission At the moment a module is put out of operation for some reason a number of steps are to be taken in order to avoid dangerous situations This section clearly indicates how one should proceed in a number o
8. XKUT 45 C XKUT 90 D XKUT 90 M and XKUT 90 C Question Choices Description code Type of pallet 200x150 200x150 250x225 250x225 300x300 300x300 Right Left Right Right Left Left Sensors Yes S No N Photoeyes Yes 2 or 3 No N RFID Yes RF No N Configuration example One of the six above mentioned modules has to be chosen first Then the questions in the configurator have to be answered Example of configurator string 250x225 Left S 2 RF For module XKUT 90 C the number of photoeyes will be 3 for all other modules it will be 2 The choice sensor Yes includes sensors and brackets for indicating e Palette in stop position The choice sensor No includes e Sensor bracket for palette in stop position Sensors and brackets that always are included f palette stop is actuated or not Position of arm in diverter and combined divert merge modules 5114899 9 FlexLink T The choice photoeyes Yes includes Photoeyes Brackets for photoeyes 5059001 Reflectors 5111135 The choice photoeyes No includes no brackets or reflectors The choice RFID Yes includes e Read write head 5058152 Read write head bracket 5058872 5058873 or 5058874 10 5114899 Flex Link 5114899 Functions 3 Functions 3 1 Function description for Divert modules The diverter function gives the opportunity to split highway flow to two streams satellite amp h
9. e known for persons involved in the reuse A Note Putting the module out of operation with all operations involved may only be done by technically qualified personnel 30 5114899 FlexLink 8 Recommended spare parts Description Std name Manufacturer Type External FlexLink order no order no Prestop initiator Sensor SICK IM12 08NPS ZC1 7900045 Sensor bracket for Sensor FlexLink XBPB 12 H Prestop initiator bracket Photoeye for Sensor SICK MHL 15 P3336 1026129 sensing pallet route Bracket for photoeye Bracket FlexLink 5059001 Reflector Reflector FlexLink 5111135 Magnetic cylinder Sensor SICK MZT1 03VPS KPO 1016910 sensor for prestop Sensor for position Sensor Festo SIEN M8B PS S L of diverter arm Connector M8 M12 Connector Murr 7000 42201 0000000 RFID reader writer RFID r w IFM DTA100 5058152 Electronic 5114899 31 Flex Link 9 Drawings 9 1 Pneumatic drawing Applies to Diverter and Combined divert merge 0 6 MPa 9 1 1 XKUT 45 D and XKUT 90 D 22227222 32 5114899 Drawings Flex Link XKUT 45 M and XKUT 90 M 9 1 2 M Pallet pre stop XKUT 45 C and XKUT 90 C 1 3 9 1 gi it 01 1 o mM E a my 1 a 1
10. e the pallet reach the stop RFID The RFID head can be used to read write RFID tag data on pallet The data can be used to take flow decisions at crossings for example at stop A1 The RFID head shall be mounted outside the module before the stop A1 Flex Link Functions 3 2 Function description for Merge modules The merging function gives the opportunity to merge two flows of pallets satellite to highway in a fully controlled way The function is equipped with all needed parts to setup and run it including set of sensors not mandato ry fasteners and pneumatic actuators Excluded parts Chain Slide rails for chain and guide rails e Tubes for pneumatic circuit e Pallets Cables for sensors e Valves for pneumatics 3 2 1 Mergers Mergers are used to combine the flow from two lines into one The lines can ML MR ML MR 45 45 90 90 be in 45 or 90 angle The Merger is an active unit with two infeed and one outfeed conveyor There are four different variants of the merger Merger 45 Left e Merger 45 Right e Merger 90 Left e Merger 90 Right 5114899 FlexLink Functions Initiators B1 Pre stop highway B2 Pre stop satellite B3 and B4 Sensing pallet route B5 and B6 position of stop arm highway B7 and B8 position of stop arm satellite Actuators A1 Pre stop Single acting A2 Pre stop Single acting Interfaces B1 B8 M1
11. echnically qualified employees means employees that have followed an adequate training for carrying out the activities involved and have a good ability to read and understand the English language 5114899 Flex Link 5114899 Safety 1 Safety The XK function modules has been designed in such a way that it can be used and maintained in a safe way This holds for the application the cir cumstances and the instructions described in the manual Any person working with or on this system should study the manual and follow the in structions It is the responsibility of the employer to make sure that the em ployee is familiar with and follows these instructions The company or the country in which the system is used may require extra safety measures This particularly applies to the working conditions This manual does not describe how these are to be complied with In case of doubt consult your government or safety officer 1 1 System information The project number and or general drawing number shall always be spec ified when communicating with FlexLink with respect to the module Project number See module nameplate Module type Module Date of manufacture See module nameplate Identification no See module nameplate 69 FlexLink ITEM NO INFORMATION DATE Figure 1 Module nameplate The modules nameplate is located on the module beam Flex Link 1 2 Safety The most important saf
12. ety conditions At the moment that the XK system is going to be operated by a user the following safety conditions must be met 1 2 1 1 2 2 Only persons who have read and understood the operating in structions are allowed to operate maintain and clean the system Provide good ambient lighting to enable the operator to work well and orderly with the system General Incorrect use of the equipment can cause personal injury Do not wear clothing or other articles that can fasten Follow the instructions in this user manual when transporting the machine FlexLink Components AB must approve all modifica tions or changes to this system Only use recommended spare parts Only authorised personnel may open electrical units FlexLink is not responsible for damage if service on the equip ment is not performed in accordance with this user manual Service technicians A Service technicians must have Sufficient knowledge for reading technical information Ability to comprehend technical drawings Basic knowledge of mechanics Sufficient knowledge in the use of hand tools 5114899 Flex Link 1 2 3 Electricians AN Electricians must have Experience from similar installations e Sufficient knowledge to work from drawings and wiring diagrams e Knowledge of local safety regulations for electrical power and au tomation To avoid risks only experienced personnel with technical knowledge and experience may perfor
13. f cases with re spect to uncoupling dismounting transport and reuse of materials coming from the elevator 7 1 Disconnect the power sources Prior to starting the dismounting the voltage is to be cut off from the power source First the main switch is to be switched off before the power source can be disconnected A Danger First switch off the main switch before the power source may be disconnected 7 2 Disassemble While dismounting the machine the regulations for waste processing ap plicable on the place and at the time of the dismantling are to be complied with The machine only contains commonly known materials At the time of assembling the module there were processing possibilities for this and no particular risks were known for persons involved in dismantling The disas sembly of the module generally requires few operations The module can be disposed of in the same way as it was delivered A Note At the time of assembling the modules there were processing possibilities for this and no particular risks were known for persons involved in dismantling Dust dirt and liquides can accumulate in different cavities in the module Use appropriate personal protection during disassembly 7 3 Reuse No fixed rules have been made up for reuse of the modules because the module does not contain any hazardous substances At the time of assem bling the module there were processing possibilities for this and no partic ular risks wer
14. gnal the area is empty Sensor B4 and B5 indicates if the stop is activated or not Straight passing through A pallet on Highway is approaching The pallet activates sensor B1 which actuates stop A1which stops the pallet if function is occupied Sensor B2 and B3 supervise the function area If both sensors gives low signal the area is empty Sensor B4 and B5 indicates if the stop is activated or not 5114899 FlexLink 5114899 Functions Function occupied Before a pallet is let into the function the previous flow must be finished the arm to be in right position and downstream receiver be ready to receive Example Previous flow was on satellite Pallet enters on highway to go straight Stop A1 block the flow then wait until B2 and B3 do not detect any pallets Thereafter diverter change arm position When downstream High way is ready to receive then pallet on highway is released by stop A1 Diverter arm The position of the diverter arm A2 is indicated by sensors B6 and B7 Stop position The position of the stop A1 is indicated by sensors B4 and B5 Sensors The primary function of In position sensor B1 is to detect pallet placed in specific position Additionally the sensor is placed in the way it can actuate stop open blocking before pallet gets into contact with the stop up to con veyor speed 10 m min if the speed is higher an additional sensor placed upstream is needed in order to have time to actuate befor
15. he guidelines stated in the separate license agreement needed in using any parts of this product package 5114899 Flex Link Preface 1 1 Safety 3 1 1 System information 3 1 2 The most important safety conditions 4 1 3 Description of safety provisions 6 1 4 Safety information 7 1 5 Intended use 7 2 Technical specification 8 2 1 Operating conditions 8 2 2 Ordering information 9 3 Functions 11 3 1 Function description for Divert modules 11 3 2 Function description for Merge modules 14 3 3 Function description for Divert and Merge modules 45 17 3 4 Function description for Divert and Merge module 90 20 4 Unload the XK function modules 23 4 1 Preparation 23 4 2 Unloading instructions 24 5 Mounting installation adjustment 25 5114899 0 5 1 5 2 7 1 7 2 7 3 9 1 10 Recommended tools Basic value Torque for dimension Mounting of stop Put out of commission Disconnect the power sources Disassemble Reuse Recommended spare parts Drawings Pneumatic drawing Supplier s information FlexLink 25 25 29 30 30 30 30 31 32 32 34 5114899 FlexLink 5114899 Preface Preface Purpose of this manual The purpose of this manual is to describe a number of operations that are intended for the user concerned Here it becomes clear how the user can work as well and as safely as possible By making use of clear illustrations and texts FlexLink wants to achieve a simple and
16. ighway in a fully controlled way The function is equipped with all needed parts to setup and run it including set of sensors not mandatory RFID read write head not mandatory fasteners and pneumatic actuators Excluded parts e Chain e Slide rails for chain and guide rails Tubes for pneumatic circuit e Pallets Cables for sensors and RFID r w head e Valves for pneumatics 3 1 1 Diverters Diverters are used to split a flow of pallets from one line into two The lines can be in 45 or 90 angle The Diverter is an active unit with one infeed and two outfeed conveyors There are four different variants of the Diverter e Diverter 45 Left Diverter 45 Right Diverter 90 Left Diverter 90 Right Flex Link Initiators B1 Pre stop highway B2 and B3 sensing pallet route B4 and B5 position of stop arm B6 and B7 position of diverter arm Actuators A1 Pre stop Single acting A2 Arm Double acting 3 Interfaces B1 B7 M12 connector 3 pin RFID 4 pin Asi A1 6 6 mm pneumatic hose A2 6 mm pneumatic hose B4 B5 Figure 3 XKUT 45 D also valid for XKUT 90 D Principle of operation Diverting pallet to satellite A pallet on Highway is approaching Sensor B1 is activated which actuates stop A1 which stops the pallet if function is occupied Sensor B2 and B3 supervise the function area If both sensors gives low si
17. m repair work on the electronics components 1 2 4 Operators AN To correctly use the equipment operators must have appropriate training and or experience 5114899 5 Flex Link gt gt Safety 1 3 Description of safety provisions Before putting the system into operation some safety provisions are to be taken care of The purpose of these safety provisions is to protect the user the product and the system against undesired situations damage Without these safety provisions FlexLink cannot give a guarantee on any damage caused in absence of these safety provisions The table below gives a general description of the safety provisions re quired Here it should be noted that only technically qualified employees are allowed to work on the settings of the safety provisions 1 3 1 Noise level The noise level produced by the XK conveyor system is under 70 dB A 1 3 2 Power supply Power such as electrical pneumatic etc Never bypass the safety system Before working on powered components i e motors pneumatic activa tors of power supply the main switch must be turned off and locked The key is retained by the service technician until work is finished Examples of service work include e Disconnection of wiring tubing Replacement of components i e motors etc Service work performed on the machine that cannot be seen from the electrical cabinet For adjustment of photo electric cells inductive sen
18. nd B6 position of stop arm highway B7 and B8 position of stop arm satellite B9 and B10 position of diverter arm Actuators A1 and A2 Pre stop A3 Arm Double acting Interfaces B1 B10 M12 connector 3 pin A1 6 mm pneumatic hose A2 6 mm pneumatic hose A3 6 mm pneumatic hose RFID 4 pin Asi Single acting BS B6 Figure 5 XKUT 45 C Principle of operation Merging a satellite pallet A pallet on Satellite M is approaching Sensor B2 is activated which actu ates stop A2 which stops the pallet if function is occupied Sensor B3 and B4 supervise the function area If both sensors gives low signal the area is empty Sensor B7 and B8 indicates if the stop is activated or not Diverting pallet to satellite A pallet on Highway is approaching Sensor B1 is activated which actuates stop A1 which stops the pallet if function is occupied Sensor B3 and B4 supervise the function area If both sensors gives low signal the area is empty Sensor B5 and B6 indicates if the stop is activated or not 5114899 Functions FlexLink 5114899 Functions Straight passing through A pallet on Highway is approaching The pallet activates sensor B1 which actuates stop A1 which stops the pallet if function is occupied Sensor B3 and B4 supervise the function area If both sensors gives low signal the area is empty Sensor B5 and B6 indicates if the stop is activated or not F
19. ng placed the modules in the correct position the modules is to be fastened to the mounting surface by using the holes in the adjusting feet 25 e Flex Ink Mounting installation adjustment 5 2 1 Mounting instruction XKUT 45 D and XKUT 90 D SAFETY AN WARNING WARNING WARNING CAUTION The system must not be At installation maintenance Pinch Point Due to heavy weight 2 operated without safety and service make sure the person lift or mechanical equipment properly motor is shut off lift equipment mounted Production flow direction 26 5114899 e amp Flex Ink Mounting installation adjustment 5 2 2 Mounting instruction XKUT 45 M and XKUT 90 M SAFETY WARNING WARNING WARNING CAUTION The system must not be At installation maintenance Pinch Point Due to heavy weight 2 operated without safety and service make sure the person lift or mechanical equipment properly motor is shut off lift equipment mounted Production flow direction 4 ax 1 5114899 27 e Flex Ink Mounting installation adjustment 5 2 3 Mounting instructions XKUT 45 C and XKUT 90 C SAFETY WARNING WARNING WARNING CAUT
20. rts to setup and run it including set of sensors not mandatory RFID read write head not mandatory fasteners and pneumatic actuators Excluded parts e Chain e Slide rails for chain and guide rails Tubes for pneumatic circuit Pallets Cables for sensors RFID r w head e Valves for pneumatics 3 4 1 Combined Diverter mergers A combined diverter merger are used to create a sub line for example to guide pucks out and in on a satellite conveyor from the main conveyor They can also be used as shortcuts CL Le CR gt 90 ER 90 E Example where two 90 CL are used to make a shortcut This function has the behaviour from both the diverter and the merger The prioritized order can be predetermined or decided dynamically from a line controller There are two variants of the 90 Combined Diverter Merger Combined Diverter Merger 90 Left Combined Diverter Merger 90 Right 5114899 FlexLink 5114899 Initiators B1 Pre stop highway B2 Pre stop satellite B3 B4 and B5 Sensing pallet route B11 amp B6 and B7 position of stop arm highway 0 B8 and 29 position of stop arm satellite a B10 and B11 position of diverter arm EM Actuators A1 and A2 Pre stop Single acting A3 Arm Double acting Interfaces B1 B11 M12 connector 3 pin A1 6 6 mm pneumatic hose A2 6 mm pneumatic hose A3 6 mm pneumatic hose RFID 4 pin Asi Functions A3 B10 B3
21. safe way of working with the XK function modules This document contains remarks that point out a risky or specific situation to the user In many cases this situation is provid ed with one of the symbols given below A General warning for danger Warning for electrical voltage 1 Attention this is an important notice Compliance with the operations described in this document is important in order to prevent dangerous situations and unnecessary damage to the XK system Carefully keep this document It is recommended to keep one copy near the conveyor system and one copy with your technical documenta tion Structure of the manual The user s manual has been composed in such a way that a number of op erations can quickly and easily be found This manual will not describe op erations that are not meant for the user It does however indicate what the user must do when carrying out a certain operation for example calling in technical staff FlexLink would like to point out to the user that section 1 Safety is to be read carefully Flex Link AN AN Preface Requirements of the user The XK Conveyor system may be operated by any adult person who has become acquainted with section 1 Safety If the user is not technically qual ified he or she may not carry out any maintenance or repair activities on the system Note Maintenance activities on the system may only be carried out by a technically qualified person NB T
22. sors etc power is re quired Stop the system and wait until the moving parts have come to a complete stop 5114899 FlexLink 5114899 SHARP EDGES WATCH YOUR FINGERS Safety 1 4 Safety information For a safe operation of the conveyor system a number of safety measures are to be taken These include the following measures 1 4 1 Power supply must be disconnected during installation air and voltage SHARP EDGES WATCH YOUR FINGERS WARNING ERE Pinch Point Ee Figure 2 Sharp edges 1 5 Intended use The XK function modules are intended to be used with the XK pallets XBPP All other use is the responsibility of the user FlexLink 0 2 Technical specification 2 1 Operating conditions The circumstances under which the XK conveyor system can be applied partly depend on the materials selected FlexLink has defined a number of parameters within which the system would be allowed to function Should the system still be applied beyond these limiting values FlexLink cannot guarantee the good functioning of it Ambient temperature in operation 20 to 35 C During transport storage 5 to 40 C Relative air humidity RH 10 to 95 not condensing Lighting Normal ambient lighting Height Up to max 2000 m above sea level 8 5114899 FlexLink 2 2 Ordering information XKUT 45 D XKUT 45 M
23. straight Pallet enters on Satellite M to be merged Stop A1 block the flow then wait until B3 B4 and B5 do not detect any pallets When downstream Highway is ready to receive then pallet on Satellite M is released by stop A2 Sensors The primary function of In position sensors B1 B2 is to detect pallet placed in specific position Additionally the sensors are placed in the way they can actuate stop open blocking before pallet gets into contact with the stop up to conveyor speed 10 m min if the speed is higher an addi tional sensor placed upstream is needed in order to have time to actuate before the pallet reach the stop Primary and secondary sensing route sen sors facilitate handling trains of pallets which decrease the cycle time RFID The RFID head can be used to read write RFID tag data on pallet The data can be used to take flow decisions at crossings for example at stop A1 The RFID head shall be mounted outside the module before the stop A1 5114899 Functions FlexLink AN 5114899 Unload the XK function modules 4 Unload the XK function modules 4 1 Preparation This section describes the steps that are required for unloading the mod ules for the XK system It is recommended to make use of the devices de scribed When using this or another device this device is expected to be provided with a quality mark Note The operations concerned are to be carried out calmly in order to be able to
24. top open blocking before pallet gets into contact with the stop up to conveyor speed 10 m min if the speed is higher an addi tional sensor placed upstream is needed in order to have time to actuate before the pallet reach the stop 5114899 Functions FlexLink 5114899 Functions 3 3 Function description for Divert and Merge modules 45 The combiner function gives the opportunity to split and join highway to sat ellite satellite to highway flows in a fully controlled way The function is equipped with all needed parts to setup and run it including set of sensors not mandatory RFID read write head not mandatory fasteners and pneumatic actuators Excluded parts e Chain e Slide rails for chain and guide rails Tubes for pneumatic circuit Pallets Cables for sensors RFID r w head e Valves for pneumatics 3 3 1 Combined Diverter Mergers A Combined diverter merger is used to create a sub line for example to guide pucks out and in on a satellite conveyor from the main conveyor This function has the behaviour from both the diverter and the merger The prioritized order can be predetermined or decided dynamically from a line controller There are two variants of the 45 Combined Diverter Merger Combined Diverter Merger 45 Left Combined Diverter Merger 45 Right Flex Link Initiators B1 Pre stop highway B2 Pre stop satellite B3 and 24 Sensing pallet route B5 a
25. unction occupied Before a pallet is let into the function the previous flow must be finished the arm to be in right position and downstream receiver be ready to receive Example Previous flow was straight Pallet enters on Satellite M to be merged Stop A1 block the flow then wait until B3 and B4 do not detect any pallets When downstream Highway is ready to receive then pallet on Sat ellite M is released by stop A2 Sensors The primary function of In position sensors B1 B2 is to detect pallet placed in specific position Additionally the sensors are placed in the way they can actuate stop open blocking before pallet gets into contact with the stop up to conveyor speed 10 m min if the speed is higher an addi tional sensor placed upstream is needed in order to have time to actuate before the pallet reach the stop Primary and secondary sensing route sensors facilitate handling trains of pallets which decrease the cycle time RFID The RFID head can be used to read write RFID tag data on pallet The data can be used to take flow decisions at crossings for example at stop A1 The RFID head shall be mounted outside the module before the stop A1 Flex Link 20 Functions 3 4 Function description for Divert and Merge module 90 The combiner function gives the opportunity to split and join highway to sat ellite satellite to highway flows in a fully controlled way The function is equipped with all needed pa
26. w specified equipment Function modules XK 2 XKUT 45 D and XKUT 90 XKUT 45 M and XKUT 90 M XKUT 45 C and XKUT 90 C According to 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC the listed device is not independently operable product but intended as part of a given fixed installation Compliance of the directive requires the correct installation of the product the observance of specific installation notes and product documentation FlexLink Components AB Flexlink Components AB Udine A Lf l Svante Anderholm Anders Jonsson Chief Operating Officer Responsible Technical file FlexLink Components AB Telephone 46 31 337 31 00 SE 415 50 G teborg Fax 46 31 337 22 33 Sweden www flexlink com 5114899 35 FlexLink 36 5114899
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