IA 210 PLC application: Materials handling process
IA 210 is a compact teaching and practice unit for the control of a materials handling process using a PLC. Two processes can be simulated: a punching process, or workpiece control in the form of a sort operation. All components are in a clearly laid out design.
Black and white cylindrical workpieces are fed from a container onto a conveyor belt. On the belt is a reflex photoelectric proximity switch which differentiates between light and dark and feeds the white items to the pre-selected process (punching or sorting). The black workpieces are always carried to the end of the belt, where they drop into a collector. Three 5/2-way solenoid valves, three double-acting cylinders and a pneumatic roller pushbutton can be operated via the PLC to execute the necessary steps: releasing the workpiece from the container; pushing the workpiece onto the conveyor belt; sorting or punching the workpiece. For punching, the workpiece is brought to a predefined position. The working cylinder can switch between sorting and punching modes by a simple sequence of actions.
The unit is designed for operation in conjunction with a PLC module. Use of PLC module IA 130 is recommended.
- automation fundamentals system
- handling demonstrator
- simulation of a punching process
- simulation of workpiece control
3 electrically operated 5/2-way valves
- with spring return
- with pilot valve
Reflex photoelectric proximity switch
- pnp, light-switching
- 5…150mm
Geared DC motor
- reduction ratio: 142,5:1
- nominal torque 5,92Nm
- nominal speed: 22min-1
Polyester weave conveyor belt
Workpieces, DxH: 40x20mm
230V, 50Hz, 1 phase
230V, 60Hz, 1 phase
120V, 60Hz, 1 phase
UL/CSA optional
- compact unit for experiments in the field of automation
- handling device with solenoid valves
- double-acting cylinder (15mm stroke): fixing / discharge of workpieces to container
- double-acting cylinder (80mm stroke): pushes workpiece onto conveyor belt
- double-acting cylinder (40mm stroke): executes the process (sorting or punching)
- conveyor belt with guide plates and DC motor
- cylindrical Plexiglas storage container holding 11 workpieces
- 15 workpieces made of Polyoxymethylene (POM): 10x white, 5x black
- pneumatic components fitted with quick-release couplings for 4mm hoses
- operation of actuators with compressed air
- lab jacks to external PLC
- set of laboratory cables and pneumatic hoses
- compressed air supply: max. 6bar, 3bar recommended
- familiarisation with and analysis of an automated materials handling process
- understanding and analysis of the mechanical, pneumatic and electrical functions
- familiarisation with the symbols, terms and modes of representation of pneumatic and electrical function diagrams
- familiarisation with automation components: cylinders, solenoid valves, photoelectric proximity switches
- familiarisation with the use of a PLC
- basic methods of programming
- adapting the program to the given handling process
- simulation of a punching process
- conveyor belt is stopped for punching
- conveyor belt also stops as soon as workpiece drops from belt end
- workpiece control simulation
- light-coloured workpieces are separated out; dark items reach the belt end