
Interspace divert and merge module
XBUT 180 C
5110813-01
5110815-01
User documentation ver 1.0
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Interspace divert and merge module XBUT 180 C
Observe! The sensor set-up depends on pallet size.
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Interspace divert and merge module XBUT 180 C
Function description
The Interspace module is divided into Stop position and
Return stop position.
This function supports ”non-memory transports”.(see
below)
Stop position
The RFID-reader of the Stop position identifies the pallet,
which is necessary for deciding whether the pallet should
go straight or go through the short-cut.
Single pallets or multiple simultaneous pallets are allowed
to be released downstream the straight flow, while single
pallets are allowed through the short-cut one at a time.
Return stop position
Return stop
position
Single or multiple pallets are let downstream along the
return flow when no other pallet is on the way from the
Stop position.
Cycle time at conveyor speed 5 m/min
1-2 5 sec
3-4 8 sec
1-4 10 sec
4
1 2
Non-memory transports
The ”Non-memory transport” design makes the module
less sensitive to unnormal situations as when a pallet is by
mistake lifted-off the module during a transport.
3
Stop
position
Internal positions
Data:
Pre-stop queue pressure limit: 100 kg
Notes:
The station is not equipped with any downstream
maxqueue sensor as the design is only possible with
an overview of the line as a whole.
The sensor configuration is depending on the size of
pallet. Mixed flow with reference to pallet length is not
possible.
Sensor Sensor
Stop
Flow
Independent of where a pallet is inside the module, it is
always detected by a sensor. It is detected from the
moment it leaves a stop. As the module monitors the
sensors directly, if a pallet is lifted off, the module autorecovers and release the second pallet downstream.
The alternative would be that the sensor placing is
such that it requires a memory to remember the pallettransport. While the memory is on, it stops the second
pallet from being released by the stop. The
disadvantage of this method is that if the pallet is liftedoff, the memory would stay on until forever, thus never
releasing the second pallet. A situation is arisen which
could be difficult to understand and solve.
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Sensor
Memory
Memory transport
Stop
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Interspace divert and merge module XBUT 180 C
Initiators and actuators
B2
A3
B6
B7
B4
A2
B5
Initiators
B1 Pre-stop
B2 Occupied 1
B3 Occupied 2
B4 Occupied 3
B5 Return stop
B6 Straight flow
B7 Short-cut flow
B10 RFID
B1
A1 B10
B3
Actuators
A1 Stop. Single acting.
A2 Return stop. Single acting.
A3 Arm. Double acting.
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Interspace divert and merge module XBUT 180 C
Interfaces
Initiators
B1: M12-connector, 3-pin
B2: M12-connector, 3-pin
B3: M12-connector, 3-pin
B4: M12-connector, 3-pin
B5: M12-connector, 3-pin
B6: M12-connector, 3-pin
B7: M12-connector, 3-pin
B10: M12-connector, 4-pin (Asi)
Note: Sensors placed inside the housing is equipped with
sensor cables (with the given connector type above),
reaching outside the housing.
Actuators
Pneumatic cylinders
A1: 6 mm
A2: 6 mm
A3: 6 mm (tubing)
Note: The A3 cylinder, placed inside the housing, is
equipped with tubes (with the given size above), reaching
outside the housing.
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Interspace divert and merge module XBUT 180 C
Spare parts
Standard Des. Manufacturer Type Order FlexLink ID
name number
Sensor B1 SICK IM12-08NPS-ZC1 7900045 5058572
Sensor bracket FlexLink XBPB 12 H 5110793
Sensor B2 SICK MHL15-P3336 1026129 5058929
Sensor bracket FlexLink 5059001
Sensor B3 SICK MHL15-P3336 1026129 5058929
Sensor bracket FlexLink 5059001
Sensor B4 SICK MHL15-P3336 1026129 5058929
Sensor bracket FlexLink 5059001
Sensor B5 SICK IM12-08NPS-ZC1 7900045 5058572
Sensor bracket FlexLink XBPB 12 H 5110793
Sensor B6 SICK MZT1-03VPS-KP0 1016910 5058571
Sensor B7 SICK MZT1-03VPS-KP0 1016910 5058571
RFID Reader/Writer B10 IFM DTA100 5058152
Read/Write head bracket FlexLink 5110840
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Interspace divert and merge module XBUT 180 C
Spare parts
Standard Des. Manufacturer Type Order FlexLink ID
name number
Sensor B1 SICK IM12-08NPS-ZC1 7900045 5058572
Sensor bracket FlexLink XBPB 12 H 5110793
Sensor B2 SICK MHL15-P3336 1026129 5058929
Sensor bracket FlexLink 5059001
Sensor B3 SICK MHL15-P3336 1026129 5058929
Sensor bracket FlexLink 5059001
Sensor B4 SICK MHL15-P3336 1026129 5058929
Sensor bracket FlexLink 5059001
Sensor B5 SICK IM12-08NPS-ZC1 7900045 5058572
Sensor bracket FlexLink XBPB 12 H 5110793
Sensor B6 SICK MZT1-03VPS-KP0 1016910 5058571
Sensor B7 SICK MZT1-03VPS-KP0 1016910 5058571
RFID Reader/Writer B10 IFM DTA100 5058152
Read/Write head bracket FlexLink 5110840
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Interspace divert and merge module XBUT 180 C
Sensor details
Sensor B1 ”Stop”
Type: Proximity switch, inductive
Position: Placed together with stop.
Function: Detects the initiator plate of the pallet before the
pallet is stopped and stays active until the pallet leaves
the stop.
The reason why the pallet is detected by the sensor
before the pallet hits the stop, is to enchance the
efficiency of the pallet flow. As the pallet is detected in
advance, the controller has time to take a decision
whether or not the pallet should be stopped. If it should
pass, the stop change state to ”Release flow” before the
pallet reach it.
Sensor B1
Sensor B6 and B7 ”Arm”
Type: Cylinder sensor
Position: Placed on the arm cylinder.
Function: Detects the arm position
Sensor B6 and B7
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Interspace divert and merge module XBUT 180 C
Pneumatic drawing
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