Function
The Storing station sorts workpieces onto three slides. Workpieces placed on the start of the conveyor are detected by a diffuse sensor. Sensors upstream of the stopper detect the workpiece features (black, red, metal). Storing gates actuated by short-stroke cylinders via a deflector allow Storing of workpieces onto the appropriate slides. A retro-reflective sensor monitors the level of the slides.

Topic: Material detection

Inductive and optical sensors detect the colour and material of workpieces. Short-stroke cylinders stop workpieces on the conveyor and pass them on for Storing onto one of three slides.

For project work: Upgrades from the modular conveyor system
All modules and components used in this station are part of the modular conveyor system, for example:

• Storing gates with short-stroke cylinder
• Sensors
• Guide rails
• Conveyor motor

Its great modularity makes the Storing station particularly suited for project work.

Technical data

• Operating pressure 600 kPa (6 bar)
• Power supply 24 V DC
• 8 digital inputs
• 4 digital outputs

Training aims for project work

Mechanical:

• Mechanical set-up of a station
• Selection and application of various electrical drives

Pneumatics:

• Installation of tubing for pneumatic components

Electrical:

• Correct wiring of electrical components

Sensors:

• Correct application of limit switches
• Mode of operation and applications of optical and inductive sensors

PLC:

• Programming and application of a PLC
• Programming of alternative (OR) branches

Commissioning:

• Commissioning of the entire sequence

Recommended training media

• Mechatronics Assistant
• Training documents Storing station
• Textbook Programmable logic controllers, Basic level

Textbook Proximity sensors