AE-PLC-MACT Pneumatic Handling and Conveyor Belt

The Pneumatic Handling and Conveyor Belt, "AE-PLC-MACT", is an automatic handling station with a conveyor system commanded by a PLC. The "AE-PLC-MACT" is composed of a pneumatic handling system that uses vacuum technology to move pieces from the input area to the conveyor system or vice versa.

The "AE-PLC-MACT" includes a "modified AE-PLC-PAN" for this system, which incorporates a Panasonic PLC, analog and digital inputs and outputs, an HMI interface, a test module, a fault injection box, an Ethernet switch, and a main power supply. The "modified AE-PLC-PAN" for this system is shown in the figure below.

The "AE-PLC-MACT" pneumatic station consists of the following components:

• DC conveyor belt with servomotor, allowing control of speed, position, and direction of rotation.

• Part sensors to detect parts and stop the belt to place another part.

• Pneumatic system for moving parts using vacuum technology to pick them up.

• PLC that automates the process, included in the "modified AE-PLC-PAN".

• Removable key switch to turn the equipment on or off.

• Control panel with a mushroom-type stop switch, stop and start buttons, manual and automatic modes, and indicator lights. Included in the "modified AE-PLC-PAN".