3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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SUPPLEMENTARY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS | VMS4100/5100
Subject to change without notice
3.4.3 “Touching/Side-by-Side” operating mode (cubic only)
Fig. 20: “Touching/Side-by-Side” operating mode (cubic only)
• Several objects can be located in the measuring range at the same time.
• The objects are allowed to be transported side-by-side or touching.
• When measuring objects side-by-side, a maximum of six objects can be measured
simultaneously.
• The VMS4100/5100 determines the length, width, and height of the different objects
in the measuring range.
• Only free-running mode is permitted. The objects are distinguished using an internal
system 3D tracking function.
• The conveyor speed must be limited to 3 m/s.
Objects with a height difference of ≤ 25 mm can be transported side-by-side if the
distance between the objects is ≥ 50 mm. The objects must not touch.
Fig. 21: Gap between the side-by-side objects ≥ 50 mm
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Principle
Transport condition 1