This installation was developed and manufactured only for the use in basic and further training in
the fields of automation and communications. The training company and/or the training staff must
ensure that the trainees observe the safety precautions described in the accompanying manuals.
Furthermore this manual describes setup and possible uses of the singular stations. It contains all
information and data required for commissioning, maintenance and operation.
Festo Didactic accepts no liability for injury or harm to trainees, the training company and/or any
third parties which may occur when the installation is used beyond a genuine training situation,
except Festo Didactic has caused such injury or harm intentionally or by grossly negligence.
Experimenting on CP Factory / CP Lab systems with hazardous live voltage is not allowed.
This manual, all text and illustrations included, is protected by copyright. Any utilization outside the
limits of the copyright law and other than training purposes are not permissible without our definite
approval. This applies in particular to reproductions, operations, translations, micro filming and the
storing and processing into electronic systems. Distribution of this documentation, as well as
reproduction, use and spread of its contents is prohibited, insofar not permitted explicitly. Offences
are liable to compensation. All rights reserved, especially the right to execute registrations
concerning patents, designs for use and patterns.
Intended use also comprises observing all instructions in the operating manual and carrying out the
inspection and maintenance works.
The laboratory resp. the classroom must be equipped according to the rules of EN 50191:
There must be Emergency Stop equipment in the training area and at least one Emergency Stop outside
the training area.
The training area must be protected against any unauthorized switching-on, e.g. by key-operated
switches.
The training area must be protected by fault current protective circuit (RCD).
– RCD circuit breaker with differential current ≤ 30 mA, type B.
The training area must be protected by overcurrent protections -
– fuses or circuit breakers
The training area must be supervised by a person who is responsible for the activities.
– This person must be a skilled electrician or a person instructed in electrical engineering with the
knowledge of all safety requirements and safety precautions on file.
Any damaged device or faulty device may not be used.
– Any faulty or damaged device has to be blocked and removed from the training area.
General requirements regarding a safe operation of the devices:
Do not lay cables over hot surfaces.
– Hot surfaces are marked with a corresponding warning symbol.
The permitted power loads of cables and devices may not be exceeded.
– Do always compare the current values of the device, the cable and the fuse.
– In case of non-compliance, you have to use a separate upstream fuse as an appropriate overcurrent
protection.
Any device with earth connection must always be grounded.
– If there is a ground connection (green-yellow laboratory socket) available, the connection to the
protective ground must always be effected. The protective ground must always be contacted first
(before voltage) and must only be separated last (after voltage separation).
If not specified differently in the technical data, the device does not have an integrated fuse.
Warning
This means that in case of disregarding the rules, serious personal injury or
material damage may occur.
Caution
This means that in case of disregarding the rules, personal injury or material
damage may occur.
Warning
This means that prior to any mounting, repair, maintenance or cleaning operations,
you have to switch off the device and to disconnect the power plug. Please
observe the manual, especially all information on safety. In case of disregarding,
serious personal injury or material damage may occur.
Warning
This means that you could burn yourself when touching hot surfaces
(temperatures up to 85 ° Celsius).
Important
Here you find important information for an appropriate handling of the machine.
Disregarding this symbol may lead to malfunctions at the machine or in its
surrounding area.
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Information
This means that you obtain tips for the use and especially useful information.
1.1 Pictographs
This document and the described hardware contain information on possible dangers which may occur when
using the system improperly. The following pictographs are used:
Voltage bigger protective low voltage, e.g.
supply voltage 90 to 400 V AC conductor (grey)
24 V DC
(red)
neutral conductor
(grey/blue)
0 V DC
(blue)
protective earth conductor
(green-yellow)
protective low voltage
signal input/signal output
(black)
Any damaged or faulty safety laboratory cables have to be blocked instantly and to
be removed from the training area.
1.2 Safety terminal sockets
If not specified differently in the technical data, the following colour coding applies for the power and signal
supplies with components of the FESTO Didactic learning system automation and technics.
The specified protection categories and the safety can only been guaranteed when using Festo Didactic
safety laboratory cables.
1.3 Information for the electrical connection of the systems
For the supply of the CP-Factory/ CP-Lab systems, according to the regulations of the EN 60204-1 (VDE
0113-1) part 8.2.8, a supply cable with an additional protective earth conductor is required. Since a leakage
current of > 10mA may flow depending on the expansion, an additional protective earth conductor with
10mm² is required.
Any faults which might affect the safety must be eliminated instantly!
1.4 Handling the system
1.4.1 Dangers when using the machine
The system has been constructed in accordance with the state of the art and the recognized safety rules.
Nevertheless, there might occur dangers to life and limb of the user or a third person when used, as well as
negative impact on the system or on other material assets.
You may only use the system:
for the intended use
in excellent condition concerning safety regulations
1.4.2 Safety precautions in normal operation
Please use the system only if all safety devices are fully functional.
Please inspect the system regarding externally discernible damages and the functionality of the safety
devices at least before starting the operation.
Do not touch the running station.
Before any circuit assembly, disassembly or modifications in a circuit:
Switch off the compressed air supply and the power supply.
Observe the general safety regulations: DIN 58126 and VDE 0100.
1.4.3 Dangers caused by electrical energy
After finishing the maintenance works you have to check the safety devices regarding their function.
Only an electrically or electronically trained person is allowed to execute operations on the electrical supply.
The terminal boxes have to be kept close all of the time. Any access is only allowed if supervised by a
training person.
Please do not operate electrical limit switches manually when searching for an error, but use the tools.
Please do only use low voltage 24 VDC.
1.4.4 Dangers caused by pneumatic energy
Tubes coming off due to compressed air may cause injuries. Take away the pressure instantly.
Caution! When switching on the compressed air, the cylinders may drive in or out automatically.
Do not uncouple the tubes when under pressure. Exception: Debugging. In this case, you have to hold the
tube end tight. Do not exceed the permitted working pressure. See also data sheets.
1.4.5 Maintenance and fault clearance
Carry out all prescribed setting and servicing work in due time (see data sheets).
Protect the compressed air and the electrics against an accidental commissioning.
During all maintenance, servicing or repair works, the machine must be disconnected from the power supply
and the compressed air supply, and it must be protected against an unintentional restart.
Please check that all screw connections which have been loosened during the maintenance, servicing or
repair works are firmly seated.
1.4.6 Organizational measures
All existing safety equipment has to be checked regularly.
Regarding the staff, there are basically two starting situations to be considered.
activities during the training operation
activities not connected with the training operations.
1.5.2 Training operations
The trainees are only allowed to work on the machine if supervised by a skilled person or the instructor.
Any activities concerning fault finding and elimination are controlled by the instructing person.
Safety regulations have to be observed here in particular.
1.5.3 Beyond training operations
All activities concerning maintenance, servicing and repair may only be executed by a person with
sufficiently professional qualifications.
1.6 Commitment of the operator
The operators commit themselves to only allowing the work at the CP-Factory/ CP-Lab to a person who:
is familiar with the principle directions of work safety and accident prevention and has been instructed
in the handling of the CP-Factory / CP-Lab,
has read and understood the safety chapter and the warnings in this manual.
The safety-conscious working of the staff should be checked at regular intervals.
1.7 Commitment of the trainees
Before they start work, all persons in charge of works at the system commit themselves to:
read the safety chapter and the warnings in this manual,
observe the basic principles about work safety and accident prevention.
Basically, our “General Terms and Conditions“ apply, which have been made available for the user since the
conclusion of the contract at the latest.
Any warranty and liability claims for personal or material damage will be excluded, if they result from one or
more of the following causes:
any non-intended use of the system
any improper mounting, commissioning, operating and servicing of the system
any operating of the system with faulty safety devices or safety and protective devices which have not
been mounted properly or are not functioning
any disregarding of the information in the manual concerning transport, storage, mounting,
commissioning, operation, servicing and setting-up of the system
any unauthorized constructional alterations on the system
insufficient monitoring of installation parts which are subject to wear and tear
any improperly executed repairs
any major emergencies caused by external influence and force majeure.
Festo Didactic herewith rules out any legal responsibility for damages of the trainee, the training company
and/or a third party which might occur when using the system beyond a genuine training situation, unless
the damage has been caused by Festo Didactic intentionally or due to gross negligence.
2.2 Important information
Knowing the basic safety instructions and the safety rules is a basic prerequisite for the safe handling and
the trouble-free operation of the system.
This manual contains the most important information in order to operate the system in a way that meets the
safety demands.
The safety instructions in particular have to be observed by any person working with the system.
Furthermore all rules and instructions concerning accident prevention applying to the deployment location
have to be observed.
The training equipment of the system consists of several resources. They are used depending on the
process selection.
The following resources are available:
Pallet carrier
These pallet carriers are available for transporting the pallets.
Pallet
These pallets are available for receiving always one workpiece.
Warning
Before the transport, all supply roads must be cleared to be passable for the
industrial truck. If necessary, you have to install warning signs or barrier tapes.
When opening the transport boxes you have to be very careful because additional
components like computers may also be delivered with the box and have to be
protected against dropping out.
Caution
If the transport box is opened and the possibly additional components are taken
out, you can remove the station and bring it to its place of destination. Please
check the stability of all profile connectors with an Allen key size 4-6. It might
happen that the connectors are loosened during the transport due to inevitable
vibrations. Please pay special attention to any protruding components, sensors or
other small parts may easily be damaged during an improper transport. Do not
grab the station at or even under the pedestals – high risk of being crushed or
jammed!
3 Design and function
3.1 Transport
On delivery of the stations, special attention must be payed on transporting them only by a suitable
industrial truck.
The weight of a station may amount up to 500 kg.
3.2 Set up
3.2.1 General notes
You have to install the system in a frost-free room with a maximum relative humidity of 70 % and a
maximum ambient temperature of 25 ° Celsius. In countries with a higher humidity or higher temperatures,
you have to install air-conditioning systems for constant ambient conditions. You first have to check any
electrical disturbing sources like welding systems, big motors and contactors regarding their EMC and if
necessary to shield them in order to obtain the values permitted in the guidelines. A stable ground is
essential for a trouble-free operation in order to avoid subsidences. You have to see for an appropriate
distance between the system and the wall. Keep away any dust from the station resulting from construction
works (covering).
The robot feeding for mill consists of a basic module bypass and a loading cell with robot as well as the CNC
machine. The conveyor belts have a width of 80 mm and a length of 1200mm. Carriers with workpieces can
be removed and transferred here for a longer processing. Thus, applications with a longer processing time
can be mounted on the bypass. The workpiece flow is not affected by the bypass line.
The conveyors are for transporting boards on carriers. The carriers are equipped with a read/write IDsystem. This ID-system represents an important item of the CP Factory System. Current data of the
workpiece to be transported is written on the carriers. Thus all information essential for the process is
transported together with the carrier and is therefore available at every station.
On bypass module an aluminum plate is mounted on a base frame. On this plate is a 6-axis robot and the
associated periphery. The robot is responsible for handling all processes within the module. For machining
the workpieces, a CNC machine is mounted on the base frame. The task of the station is to equip the CNC
milling machine with workpieces and to process the workpieces according to the requirements in the CNC
machine.
Different types of robots can be mounted, should there be differences in handling or the interfaces, this is
indicated separately in the operating instructions.
The robot feeding for mill is designed for one-sided operation (1). The module is equipped with
mechanically adjustable feet. Should it be necessary to move the module to another place, it can be lowered
to its rollers and thus be transported easily.
Operation as independent Basic Module /not put together
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Operation as independent Basic Module /Basic Module put together
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Operation connected with another Basic Module
The modules can be operated in two ways - as a single station or in a chain with further modules. When
connected to a further module, it is necessary to replace the deflection at the end of the band by means of a
support plate. The switch is an exception, if this is operated as a single station, it is not possible to eject or
introduce workpieces via the switches.
Installation Options example
With the pluggable tape deflections there are different possibilities to control the transport flow. Depending
on this, different modules can be operated individually or in combination.
The robot feeding for mill has two electric boards. The main electric board is mounted on the front of the
base frame and is responsible for the conveyor belt with the bypass. The electric board for the feeding is
mounted on the back. The drive unit for the robot is also located on the back of the base frame.
F2-XZ2-X1
Emergency-stop coupling input / If there is no previous station, you have to attach a bypass plug here or at
the system plug.
F2-XZ2-X2
Emergency-stop coupling output 1 / If there is no subsequent station, you have to attach a bypass plug here
or at the system plug.
F2-XZ2-X3
Emergency-stop coupling output 2 / for the connection of a further module or an external machine (e.g. for
the basic module shunt – another module can be placed here at the junction, or a CNC processing machine,
for example, can be placed at a bypass), otherwise you have to attach a bypass plug.
F2-XZ2-X4
Terminal clips for control panel, power supply, Emergency-stop relay.
If the Emergency-stop button has been pressed, a fault is indicated at the HMi. If you click on the message
line at the top, the fault will be indicated in the main window.
1. The emergency-stop situation is indicated in the message line. If you click on this line, the message will
appear in the main window.
2. Display of the emergency-stop situation.
3. When the emergency-stop situation is eliminated, you have to disconnect the emergency-stop
pushbutton. Then you have to press the blue illuminated pushbutton “Adjusting”. Now you can
acknowledge the message by pressing the button at the HMI. The module can now be restarted.
4. If the module has been connected with other modules, the emergency-stop is effective at all stations
and must therefore be acknowledged at every station by pressing the illuminated push-button
“Adjusting” and acknowledging the error at the HMi
At the central emergency-stop (power cabinet), a central emergency-stop control unit PNOZ-X8P is
connected with one of the modules. The connection to one of the modules is effected by the energy supply.
Enabling the emergency-stop
If the emergency-stop has been pressed at any station, an error message is displayed at every HMI. First you
have to find out the station where the emergency-stop has been pressed. At this module, you can click on
the message line at the top at the HMI, where the error message will be displayed in the main window.
1. Emergency-stop situation is displayed in the message line. If you click on the line, the message will
appear in the main window.
2. Display of the emergency-stop situation.
3. If the emergency-stop situation has been eliminated, you have to disconnect the emergency-stop
pushbutton. After that, you have to press the blue illuminated pushbutton “adjusting”. Now you can
acknowledge the message by pressing the button at the HMI. The module can now be re-started. The
emergency-stop is effective at every station, therefore it has to be acknowledged at every station at the
HMI with the illuminated pushbutton “adjusting” and by acknowledging the error at the HMI.
3.6 Commissioning
The module has got several components which have to be connected on commissioning. The procedure will
be described in the following chapters.
3.6.1 Pneumatic commissioning
The mechanic assembly must be finished. First you have to connect the module to the pneumatic system of
the room. The service unit required has to be provided by the customer and should be within close
proximity. The quick coupling plug has got a nominal size of 5 mm. If the respective system is equipped with
7.9 mm nominal size it will be possible to exchange the coupling plug of the service unit by a bigger one
(adapter 1/8 to 1/4 required). Then the station can be supplied with 6 bar and the pneumatic
commissioning is finished.
3.6.2 Electrical commissioning
Now the module must be supplied with electric voltage (400 V). The voltage has to be provided by the
customer. Furthermore, an expert installation must be guaranteed.
The robot feeding for mill has got several components which have to be attached when starting up. The
procedure will be described on the following pages.
3.7.1 Pneumatic commissioning
The mechanic mounting must be finished and completed. At first you have to connect the robot feeding for
mill to the pneumatic system of the room. The corresponding service unit has to be provided by the
customer and should be placed right next to it. The quick coupling plug has got a nominal size of 5 mm. If
the local system has got a nominal size of 7.9 mm, it is possible to exchange the quick coupling plug of the
service unit for a bigger one (adapter 1/8 to 1/4 necessary).
Now the station can be supplied by 6 Bar and the pneumatic commissioning is completed.
3.7.2 Electrical commissioning
Now the robot feeding for mill has to be supplied with electric voltage (400 V). The voltage has to be
provided by the customer. Professional installation must be guaranteed as well.
Sensor stopper identify sensor / 150395 (SIEN-M8NB-PS-S-L)
1 position (BG21/BG31/BG41)
2 position (BG22/BG32/BG42)
3 position (BG23/BG33/BG43)
4 position (BG24/BG34/BG44)
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Screw to clamp the sensor
3.8 Adjusting the sensors
3.8.1 Proximity switch (stopper Identsensor)
The proximity switches are used for controlling the pallet.
The proximity switches are used for controlling the end position of the cylinder for the stopper. The
proximity switches react to a permanent magnet on the piston of the cylinder.
– Cylinder stopper is attached to the conveyor.
– Pneumatic port of the cylinder is set up.
– Compressed air supply is switched on.
– Electrical connection of the proximity switches is set up.
– Power supply is available.
Procedure
1. The cylinder is in its end position to be queried.
2. Shift the proximity switch as long as the switching status display (LED) appears.
3. Shift the proximity switch into the same direction by a few millimetres as long as the switching status
display disappears.
4. Shift the proximity switch halfway between the start-up and end position.
5. Tighten the locking screw of the proximity switch with an Allen key SW 1,3.
6. Check the position of the proximity switch by repeated test runs of the cylinder.
One-way flow control valves are used for the regulation of the exhaust air volume of double-acting drive
units. In the opposite direction the air flows through the flow control valve having a full cross-sectional flow.
The piston is clamped between air cushions by free supply air and throttled exhaust air (improvement of the
operating behaviour even if the load changes).
Requirements
– Pneumatic port of the cylinders is set up.
– Compressed air supply is switched on.
Procedure
1. At first, turn off both one-way control valves completely. Then turn them on by about one rotation.
2. Start a test run.
3. Turn on the one-way flow control valves slowly as long as the required piston speed has been reached.
Documents
Data sheets
One-way flow control valve (193138)
3.10 Visual inspection
Visual inspection must always be done before starting up!
Before starting the station, please check:
the electrical connections
the correct fit and condition of the supply ports
the mechanic components regarding visible faults (cracks, loose connections etc.)
the function of the Emergency Stop
Please make sure that all damages discovered are removed before starting the station!
3.11 Starting up
For the robot feeding for mill, an „initial start-up“ has already been conducted.
In order to be able to work with the basic modules and the applications, you have to carry out the following
measures:
1. You have to provide the mains supply 400 V AC for the module.
2. The robot feeding for mill is supplied by about 6 bar compressed air. On initial start-up, please pay
attention to slowly increasing the pressure (herewith unpredictable events are prevented).
The chapter Operation describes the control units required for the operation, as well as start-up and closedown of the system.
4.1 General notes on operation
The stations demand strict adherence to certain rules of operation. Negligence in observing these rules may
cause errors in the stations’ processes. Also, damage to physical health cannot be excluded.
Strict observance of the following rules is demanded.
4.1.1 Handling regulations
Manual interference during the stations’ operation is prohibited.
In case of larger audience, a mechanical barrier of the station is required.
It is prohibited to pull off any cables while voltage supply is not deactivated.
Any kind of liquid is to be kept from the installation, at all times.
4.1.2 Operating regulations
The stations are to be operated only from trained personnel. Operation is to ensue according to operating
instructions.
Uncontrolled pressing of the various switches/push-buttons of the control units is to be omitted /
prevented.
No work-piece carriers should to be removed from the system.
1. All EMERGENCY STOP signal transmitters (push buttons, door contact, light barriers, etc.) are not
activated or activated and unlocked.
2. Remove any existing workpieces from the clamping unit.
3. Switch on the main switch
4. Alignment button lights up blue, HMI is started and starts up
5. Switch on and start the PC of the CNC machine
6. If the automatic mode has already been started on the HMI, the DNC tool or the EMCO keyboard must
no longer be directed. The straightening process is carried out automatically in this case.
7. Start DNC Tool on Windows
The program is not displayed in the Windows taskbar, but can be reached via the "hidden icons" tray).
8. If the DNC Tool is started, the following connections must exist
Connected to EMCO - lights up green when connected to the CNC, otherwise yellow (1)
Connected to MES - lights up red because there is no direct connection from MES to the PC of the CNC
machine (2)
Connected to PLC -lights green if connection to PLC already exists, otherwise yellow (3)
9. The DNC connection must be displayed on the EMCO software. If this is not the case, the connection has
to be re-established. (4)
10. Select the function "HMI operate Mill" from the Emco display and confirm with OK
11. There are two ways to align the CNC machine, either with
the keyboard of the CNC machine *
or via the DNC Tool **.
12. Now align the robot straightening and the key switch on the TeachBox into the horizontal position
13. Select T1 mode
14. Set the key switch vertically
15. Delete error messages with Confirm
16. On the right-hand side of the Teachbox, select "Cell"
18. Lightly press the right or left safety switch on the back of the Teachbox until A1-A6 is green
19. Select Program No. 5
20. Press the arrow key to the right
21. Display jumps to program 8
22. Press the right arrow key again
23. Display jumps to program 9
24. Set the key switch horizontally
25. Select the "EXT" key
26. Set the key switch vertically
* Reset CNC machine with DNC Tool
Close the door (6)
Referencing (4)
Enter program 999 (5)
Load the program (1)
Start the program (2)
Open clamping device if this is not done automatically (3)
** Adjust the CNC machine with the Emco keyboard
1. Turn the left rotary switch for the operating mode on the CNC keyboard to the "Reference mode"
position.
2. Turn the right rotary speed switch on the CNC keyboard to 20%
Should it be necessary to open the doors of the module, please make sure that
these doors are equipped with a safety switch. To prevent the robot from being
placed in an emergency stop situation, it is necessary to set the key switch to the
manual position on the drive unit. The robot is now in TeachMode and the doors
can be opened. Be very careful with the doors open, making sure that the robot
does not move. When the doors are closed again, the reset process must be
carried out again.
4.4.2 Switch on robot
1. Switch on the drive unit of the robot.
2. Switch on the TeachBox of the robot
3. It is important to keep the working area of the robot free!
4. The reset process is carried out via the touch panel on the basic module bypass.
In the MES mode, all processes are centrally started, executed and monitored by the MES software. All
stations must be set to MES mode and automatic start.
Default Mode
The automatic sequence is not centrally controlled in the default mode, all information from the
transition tables (see chapter "Schematic process flow") is read and processed separately at each
station.
4.5.2 Setup mode
In setup mode, all sensors can be displayed and actuators can be controlled from the HMI. This is used for
troubleshooting or commissioning.
4.6 Operating the HMi Touchpanel
The operation on the basic modules is always the same. A basic module with the drilling module application
module serves as an example. Additional operating options are described separately in the respective
manuals. The operation is not dependent on the type of the control panel, Festo and Siemens Panel have the
same functions.
Description of menu (main or submenu) OR in case of an active Error or an error message, this field is also for
announcement
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Main menu (always shown the same)
Operating mode Home:
Here the module can be controlled, the mode (default / MES) can be selected, the automatic or the set-up mode can also
be operated.
Operating mode Setup:
Here, the application can be operated manually in setup mode
Operating mode Parameter:
The parameters of the application are set here, a simulation can be started, the transitions can be defined, or the tape
can be set
System type:
Here the system parameters such as language, time, etc. are set
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Submenu in the main menu
Changing content, depending on the main menu
4
Changing content, depending on the main or submenu
5
Announcement of operation mode automatic or set up
White buttons with blue letters – function is active
White buttons with black letters – function is not active
Blue buttons – function is active – waiting for insert
Grey buttons with grey letters – function not available at the moment
Grey buttons with blue letters – function can be executed
Green advice – Sensor/function is active
Orange device – announce an actor
Blue “Connect” button - active if the robot is connected to the PLC
Blue “StartPrg” button - is blue until a program is running
“StartPrg” button - the robot makes the program which is define in the “byPrograNum” parameter
By default the byStopperPos is a constant and equal to 1, because there is no other position is defined
(this should be changed from the PLC program)
“xExitCycle” is exit from the actual program which is running
xRetryCycle” retries the actual state of the program
“ClearError” reset the connection and state of the PLC (not resetting the return value, that is handle by
the robot)
In setup mode there is no interactive message in case of a return value appears
In automatic in case of an error, an interactive message window appears with the Exit and Retry buttons
In case the door is opened a warning message appears in the top of the screen with yellow background:
“Safety doors opened”
If the robot controller is not in manual mode, the PLC recognize this as well as “Safety doors opened”
The doors can be opened while the robot is running. In this case there is no interactive error message,
only the yellow warning message. The robot stops, until the doors are opened. After closing them, the
robot keep continues its actual task
In the Home operating mode on the Overview page, different states can be displayed depending on the
mode (MES or Default).
In the upper right-hand area, the order data of the workpiece carrier are displayed in the MES mode, while
the RFID status code is displayed in the default mode.
The status of the application is displayed in the lower right area, which is independent of the selected mode.
Automatic Button: An automatic sequence is started depending on the mode (Default / MES)
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Setup button: Here the application module can be controlled manually and sensors can be displayed. To put an application
module into operation or suitable for troubleshooting.
There is no difference in the mode - the setup mode is independent of the default or MES mode.
4
End Button: The currently active operating mode is stopped here.
5
Select the mode:
Default - Automatic sequence is executed with the stored transitions
MES software is fully controlled by MES software
4.6.4 Operation mode Home
Submenu operating mode
Operation mode is active, the setup can be started or an operation mode can be selected.
Application area: here the status of the mounted application is displayed or the parameters are entered.
Start: Green when started
Ready: Green when ready
Busy: Green when the application processes an order
Reset: Green when the application is directed
Init Pos .: Green when the basic position is reached
Application active: green when the application is logged on to the basic module
Prog.: Display of active program number
Bott.fuse.: not used
Top fuse.: not used
PCB pos.: Position of circuit board inside the box
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Area Order Carrier ST1 - the information provided by MES are standing on the workpiece carrier
Carrier ID: Carrier number
ONo: Order number
OPos: Order position
PNo: Part number
OpNo: Operation number
Resc: Resource
RFID Busy ( set hook to activate RFID)
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Area Order Carrier ST2 - the information provided by MES are standing on the workpiece carrier
Carrier ID: Carrier number
ONo: Order number
OPos: Order position
PNo: Part number
OpNo: Operation number
Resc: Resource
RFID Busy ( set hook to activate RFID)
Application area: here the status of the mounted application is displayed or the parameters are entered.
Start: Green when started
Ready: Green when ready
Busy: Green when the application processes an order
Reset: Green when the application is directed
Init Pos .: Green when the basic position is reached
Application active: green when the application is logged on to the basic module
Prog.: Display of active program number
Bott.fuse.: not used
Top fuse.: not used
PCB pos.: Position of circuit board inside the box
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Area RFID ST1 branch position: here are the informations read out by the RFID tag ST1
In: here is the transition of the incoming condition
Out: here is the transition which is written down to the RFID before leaving the application module
Carrier init: Here you can specify whether the carrier is to be initialized. If this option is activated, every incoming product
carrier is processed independently of the RFID condition code with the settings of the "Init" line of the transition table.
Number:
Set: determines in this context, how many goods carriers should be initialized according to the above procedure.
Act: Shows how many goods carriers have been initialized.
RFID active (tick to activate RFID)
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Area RFID ST2 assembly position: here are the informations read out by the RFID tag ST2
In: here is the transition of the incoming condition
Out: here is the transition which is written down to the RFID before leaving the application module
Carrier init: Here you can specify whether the carrier is to be initialized. If this option is activated, every incoming product
carrier is processed independently of the RFID condition code with the settings of the "Init" line of the transition table.
Number:
Set: determines in this context, how many goods carriers should be initialized according to the above procedure.
Act: Shows how many goods carriers have been initialized.
Display robot inputs (green if active)
xStop2 - movement stopped
xStart - motion started
xIOEna - the robot is controlled by an external controller
xSlotInit - Slot 1 of the robot is initialized
xSrvON - Servo mode switched on
xSrvOFF - Servo mode switched off
xErrReset - Reset error
xRcReady - Drive Unit of the robot is ready
xBatErr - the battery of the robot is empty
xPrgOut - Program area outputs is selected
xOvrdOut - Override range Outputs is selected
xErrOut - the robot has an error
xATTOMPD - The robot is in automatic mode
XTEACHMID - the robot is in manual mode
XRobHome - the robot is in the home position
xAbovePCB - the robot is above the board
XCntZero - reset counter to zero
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Control robot (blue if active)
Connect - connect to the Drive Unit
Start Prog. - start the robot program
xReady - the robot is ready
xBusy - the robot is busy (display current step)
xConnected - connection drive unit made
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Program number - Program number as in the drive unit
PCB Pos. - Position of the board inside the box
Return value - Return value of the robot program
Repeat - try again
Exit Cycle - end the current cycle
Drive conveyor 1 right / left
Left: Conveyor moves counterclockwise to the left
Drive 1: Display conveyor belt 1
Right: conveyor moves clockwise to the right
2
To left: move conveyor to the left (actuator QA1_A2 is activated, lights up blue when active)
Slow pre selection: set the conveyor speed slowly
Slow: move the conveyor slowly (actuator QA1_A3 is activated, lights up blue when active)
To right: move conveyor to the right (actuator QA1_A1 is activated, lights up blue when active)
3
Drive conveyor 2 right / left
Left: Conveyor moves counterclockwise to the left
Drive 2: Display conveyor belt 2
Right: conveyor moves clockwise to the right
4
To left: move conveyor to the left (actuator QA2_A2 is activated, lights up blue when active)
Slow pre selection: set the conveyor speed slowly
Slow: move the conveyor slowly (actuator QA2_A3 is activated, lights up blue when active)
To right: move conveyor to the right (actuator QA2_A1 is activated, lights up blue when active)
5
Drive conveyor 3 right / left
Left: Conveyor moves counterclockwise to the left
Drive 3: Display conveyor belt 3
Right: conveyor moves clockwise to the right
6
To left: move conveyor to the left (actuator QA3_A2 is activated, lights up blue when active)
Slow pre selection: set the conveyor speed slowly
Slow: move the conveyor slowly (actuator QA3_A3 is activated, lights up blue when active)
To right: move conveyor to the right (actuator QA3_A1 is activated, lights up blue when active)
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Display conveyors and stoppers (light up green when active)
Shut down stopper
down: Move stopper downwards (actuator G_MB20 is activated, lights up blue when active)
G1_BG20: Sensor G1_BG20 stopper down (lit green when active)
Stopper: display stopper
2
Area RFID
MES Mode: Display of order data
Default Mode: Display of the RFID state
3
Describe and read the RFID area
initialize: set RFID data to zero
read: Read out RFID data
write: write current data on RFID
Delete data: all data in the input mask is deleted - not directly on the RFID (for easier entry)
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Area Display of the active sensors (lit green when active) and actuators (lit orange if active) on the stopper
Shut down stopper
down: Move stopper downwards (actuator G_MB30 is activated, lights up blue when active)
G1_BG30: Sensor G1_BG30 stopper down (lit green when active)
Stopper: display stopper
2
Area RFID
MES Mode: Display of order data
Default Mode: Display of the RFID state
3
Describe and read the RFID area
initialize: set RFID data to zero
read: Read out RFID data
write: write current data on RFID
Delete data: all data in the input mask is deleted - not directly on the RFID (for easier entry)
4
Area Display of the active sensors (lit green when active) and actuators (lit orange if active) on the stopper
Shut down stopper
down: Move stopper downwards (actuator G_MB42 is activated, lights up blue when active)
G1_BG42: Sensor G1_BG42 stopper down (lit green when active)
Stopper: display stopper
2
Area Display of the active sensors (lit green when active) and actuators (lit orange if active) on the stopper
Display input milling machine (green when active)
Auto – milling machine in automatic mode
Alarm – error at milling machine alarm active
Busy – milling machine busy
Referenced – milling machine has made the reference move
DoorOpen – door at milling machine is opened
ClampOpen – vice at milling machine is opened
ClampClosed – vice at milling machine is closed
DncConnected – connection to DNC controller is established
DncError – connection to DNC controller is faulty
CncPrgError – CNC program is faulty
2
Status display of milling machine (blue when active)
xReady – milling machine is ready
xConnected – connection to milling machine is established
iStep – display of step number from actual sequence
StartDnc –connect to DNC controller
EndDnc – disconnect DNC controller
OpenDoory – open door of milling machine
LoadPrg – load program at milling machine
StartPrg – execute program milling machine
Belt 1 Start / Stop by sensors: Hook set when the belt should be switched automatically with the sensors.
Switch on when Sensor at belt beginning signals a carrier, switch off when the sensor at the end of the belt
signals the carrier passing by
2
Belt 1 energy saving mode with sensors:
If no workpiece is detected on the belt via the sensors, the belt is switched off
3
Stopper 1: Check the jam at the belt outlet:
The carrier is only released from the stopper if the belt is not occupied at the belt outlet.
4
Belt 2 Start / Stop by sensors: Hook set when the belt should be switched automatically with the sensors.
Switch on when Sensor at belt beginning signals a carrier, switch off when the sensor at the end of the belt
signals the carrier passing by
5
Belt 2 energy saving mode with sensors:
If no workpiece is detected on the belt via the sensors, the belt is switched off
6
Stopper 2: Check the jam at the belt outlet:
The carrier is only released from the stopper if the belt is not occupied at the belt outlet.
7
Belt 3 energy saving mode with sensors:
If no workpiece is detected on the belt via the sensors, the belt is switched off
The operation is the same for all application modules and modules, for the description the basic module is
used with an application module Drilling.
The general rule:
A blinking button is a prompt to start an action.
A button with a glowing background indicates that the action described on the button is currently being
executed.
A gray button with a blue font indicates that this function is selectable.
1. Switch on the station and wait until HMi is raised. The following screen appears
In order to describe a pallet carrier with a specific ID, or to get information on which data is stored on the
pallet carrier, it is possible to read this data or to describe the tag.
For this, it is necessary that a pallet carrier with a functioning tag is at one of the stopper positions and the
station is switched on.
The following example is guilty for all read out positions where pallet carriers can be read out.
1. Select the Setup mode
2. Select the stopper from the setup menu on the left
3. If an RFID is detected, this is indicated by "tag present". (TF80 and button "tag present" are green)
4. The data of the RFID tag can be read out and displayed by pressing the "read" button.
5. Press the Delete Data button
For easier input, all data is only deleted in the input mask, the data remains on the tag itself.
6. Enter the desired data in the field (all fields which are white in background can be edited)
MES Mode
Carrier ID - displays or enter the carrier number
ONo - the order number is displayed or entered here
OPos - the order position is displayed or entered here
PNo - the part number is displayed or entered here
Resource - here the resource is displayed or entered
Operation - the number of the operation is displayed or entered here
DefaultMode
State code - here the state code for the start condition is entered, if these match the transition tables,
the parameters are read out and the automatic sequence of the application is started.
Parameter 1 = 1 - Input of the 1 parameter value (e.g., 1 / left side drilling)
Parameter 1 = 2 - Enter the 2 parameter value (e.g., 2 / right side drilling)
Parameter 1 = 3 - Input of the 3 parameter value (e.g., 3 / both sides drilling)
Parameters 2 - 4 - not used in this example
7. Press the "Write" button to write the changes made to the tag.
In order to describe a box with a certain ID, or to get information about what data is on the box, it is possible
to read this data or to describe the tag.
For this it is necessary that a box with a working tag is located at one of the readout positions and the
station is switched on.
The following example applies to all readout positions that can read an ID of boxes.
1. Select the Setup mode
2. Select the module with the read out position from the menu on the left
3. If an RFID is detected, this is indicated by "tag present". (TFxx and button "tag present" are green)
4. The data of the RFID tag can be read out and displayed by pressing the "read" button.
5. Press the Delete Data button
For easier input, all data is only deleted in the input mask, the data remains on the tag itself.
6. Entry of the desired data in the field (all fields with a white background can be edited)
MES Mode and default mode are identically
ONo – without function
OPos – without function
BoxID – here the IB number of the box is displayed or entered
BoxPNo – Here, the part number of the box and the retainer for the workpieces to be picked up are
displayed or entered.
7. Press the „write“ button in order to write the performed modifications on the tag.
For the transport of the workpieces, a vertical- articulated arm robot is used. This is an industrial robot with
6 axis. The repetition accuracy of the robot positioning is
0.02mm. Its maximum speed amounts to 9900 mm/s. There is an end position and overload monitoring
programme integrated. The maximum reach of the robot arm is 648,7 mm.
The Teach pendant is required in order to be able to use the robot in the stand alone mode. There are
different functions of the buttons depending on the mode of operation selected. You can choose the
following two different modes by the key actuator on the Drive Unit.
Auto position (OP) for the stand alone mode
Auto position (EXT) for the communication with other controls
Teach position for the Teach mode.
To operate the robot in standalone mode, the teach pendant is necessary. The buttons have different
functions, depending on the different modes. With the key switch at the Drive unit, it is possible to choose
the following three modes.
Position Auto (OP) for standalone mode.
Position Auto (EXT) for communication with other controller.
Position Teach for teach mode.
50 Pin cable from Ria-Box to slot 1 / there is a special cable necessary, this cable is plugged at the Drive Unit and then
connected to the 50 PIN cable
For the configuration of a new Drive Unit, you have to adjust the following parameters. After the
configuration, the Drive Unit has to be switched off and then switched on again.
Tool offsets: