6. Commissioning
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6.11.1 Networking
In the standard version, the MPS stations are linked using optical sensors. This
type of linking is known as StationLink, which uses through-beam sensor
transmitters and receivers as sensors. The StationLink transmitter is mounted on the
incoming material side and the StationLink receiver on the outgoing material side.
By switching on or off the StationLink transmitter, the station signals the upstream
station whether it is ready to receive a workpiece or busy.
The sensors for linking several stations must be arranged face to face in alignment.
The linked stations must be securely interconnected by means of hammer head
screws.
Note
In the case of the Distributing station, only the StationLink receiver is mounted and
on the Sorting station only the StationLink transmitter.
6.11.2 Hardware modifications
Angle of rotation of the swivel drive
Depending on the downstream station following the Distributing station an
adjustment of the angle of rotation of the swivel drive may be necessary.
Instructions on procedure please find in the operating instructions of the Rotary
drive (235679).
Documents
Data sheets
Rotary drive DSR-16-180 (011910)
Operating instructions
Rotary drive (235679)
Assembly instructions
Changer module
6.11
Combination of stations
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