[571] PalletWare
Product Specification RobotWare Options for BaseWare OS 4.0 53
[571] PalletWare
General
PalletWare is a ready-to-use software package for the S4Cplus controller, focused on
palletizing. PalletWare imports data created with PalletWizard, the included off-line
PC-tool, to execute the defined palletizing cycles. PalletWare has a predefined
interface for connecting PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), which is the most
common way to control external equipment such as infeeders, outfeeders and sensor
equipment. The standard package includes software components such as priority and
scheduling routines that are ready to use. The package also includes components that
can be customized, e.g. grip tool control routines.
PalletWare supports system integrators who want to customize the system, by
presenting a standardized interface.
What is included
Included in the PalletWare package is software components to control robot motion,
and to communicate with the user and external equipment.
In order to minimize commissioning time, PalletWare is equipped with a standardized
set of modules, referred to as the Standard Package Add-On. Advanced users can
replace these modules with their own if special customizing is needed. PalletWare is
also delivered with template user routines that handles the most common solutions.
PalletWare offers a standardized interface where to connect all external equipment
such as infeeders, PLC, signal board, grip tool, sensor equipment etc. The package
includes a set of predefined signals connected to a simulated board. The integrator has
to implement the signal board and connect the signals. The configuration file for the
signals has also to be modified depending on what type of board is used. Because of
the large amount of signals, it is recommended to use a field bus such as for example
Profibus.
PalletWare features
PalletWare offers for example following functionality:
- Multiplacing
- Parallel processing, up to 5 stations simultaneously
- Multistationary production
- User dialogue interface with Screen Viewer
- On-line tuning of geometrical data
- Safety functionality
- Prepared PLC interface
- Prepared MMI interface