Festo MPS - Combination of Stations; Hardware Modifications; Networking

6. Commissioning
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6.12.1 Networking
In the standard version, the MPS
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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.
6.12.2 Hardware modifications
End stop “slide 2”
Depending on the downstream station following the Handling station an adjustment
of the end stop at the position “slide 2” is necessary. The end stop has to be shifted
to the position “material input” of the downstream station.
Proximity sensor (PicAlfa, linear axis)
Shift the proximity sensor from the position “slide 2” to the position “downstream
station”.
Diffuse sensor (Gripper, colour distinction)
If all workpieces should be transported to the downstream station, adjust the diffuse
sensor in the gripper jaw that it detects black, red and metallic workpieces.
6.12
Combination of stations