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  • Page 1 5113196-3 Conveyor system X45 User Documentation...
  • Page 3 5113196-3 Conveyor system X45...

  • Page 5: User Documentation

    No part of this program and manual may be used, reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of FlexLink Components AB. The contents of this manual are for informational use only. All information and specifications contained in this document have been carefully checked to the best efforts of FlexLink Components AB, and are believed to be true and accurate as of time of publishing.
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  • Page 7: Purpose Of This Manual

    By making use of clear illustrations and texts FlexLink wants to achieve a simple and safe way of working with the X45 system. This document contains remarks that point out a risky or specific situation to the user.
  • Page 8 Preface Requirements of the user The X45 Conveyor system must be operated by any adult person who has become acquainted with section 1 Safety. If the user is not technically qual- ified, he or she may not carry out any maintenance or repair activities on the system.

  • Page 9: System Information

    Safety Safety The X45 conveyor system has been designed in such a way, that it can be used and maintained in a safe way. This holds for the application, the cir- cumstances and the instructions described in the manual. Any person working with or on this system should study the manual and follow the in- structions.
  • Page 10 Safety The most important safety conditions At the moment that the X45 system is going to be operated by a user, the following safety conditions must be met: • Only persons who have read and understood the operating in- structions are allowed to operate, maintain and clean the system.
  • Page 11 Safety 1.2.3 Electricians Electricians must have: • Experience from similar installations • Sufficient knowledge to work from drawings and wiring diagrams • Knowledge of local safety regulations for electrical power and au- tomation To avoid risks, only experienced personnel with technical knowledge and experience may perform repair work on the electronics components.
  • Page 12 Control Remark Emergency stop switch It is recommended that the X45 conveyor system should be provided with one or more emergency stop switches that can be operated within reach of the user. The switch must have the standard red colour.
  • Page 13 Safety 1.3.1 Noise level . . . The noise level produced by the X45 conveyor system is under 65 dB(A). 1.3.2 Electrical cabinet Ensure that the electrical cabinet is closed and locked after working in the electrical cabinet. Never bypass the safety system.
  • Page 14 Safety Safety measures to be taken For a safe operation of the conveyor system a number of safety measures are to be taken. These include the following measures: • Clean floor surface - With a clean floor surface the operator will not be hindered while operating the system.

  • Page 15: Technical Specification

    Technical specification Technical specification Technical characteristics X45 Beam width 45 mm Chain width 43 mm Chain pitch 12,7 mm Drive unit capacity 100- 200 N Chain tension limit 100-200 N Item width 10-100 mm Maximum conveyor length Maximum weight on conveyor...

  • Page 16: Operating Conditions

    Technical specification Operating conditions The circumstances under which the X45 conveyor system can be applied partly depend on the materials selected. FlexLink has defined a number of parameters within which the system would be allowed to function. Should the system still be applied beyond these limiting values, FlexLink cannot guarantee the good functioning of it.
  • Page 17 Functions Functions Motors The control system of the platform X45e is structured in an object oriented way. All motors in the platform have embedded control units and local sen- sors are connected directly to each motor unit. This layout gives a big ad- vantage regarding software developing, electrical design and electrical in- stallation.
  • Page 18 Functions Diverters, Mergers, Combined Diverter/ Mergers, Transfers, Stop and Locating station for Puck handling 3.2.1 Diverters Diverters are used to split a flow of pucks from one line into two. The lines can be parallel or in a 90° angle. 90°...
  • Page 19 Functions ° Figure 2 Diverter, parallel and 90 The unit has two positions for photoelectric sensors. The first one is used for sensing the queue status of the infeed conveyor. This sensor can be re- placed by a RFID read/write head. When a puck arrives the rotation disc opens up to receive the puck.
  • Page 20 Functions 3.2.2 Mergers Mergers are used to combine the flow from two lines into one. The lines can be parallel or in a 90° angle. 90° 90° The merger is an active unit with two infeed and one outfeed conveyor. There are four different variants of the merger.
  • Page 21 Functions 3.2.3 Combined Diverter/mergers A combined diverter/merger are used to create a sub line for example to guide pucks out and in on a satellite conveyor from the main conveyor. They can also be used as "shortcuts". 90° 90° 180° 180°...
  • Page 22 Functions 3.2.4 Transfers Transfers are used to transfer the puck between the conveyors in a system. The parallel transfers are passive but the 90° and 180° angled transfers are driven by a motor. 90° 90° 180° 180° There are six different variants of the transfers. •...
  • Page 23 Functions 3.2.5 Stop The stop unit is an active unit acting on a single conveyor. The unit has only one photoelectric sensor. This detects a puck in the queue. The default position of the stop unit is closed, i.e. it is able to resist a queue of puck.
  • Page 24 Functions 3.2.6 Locating station The locating Station is an active unit acting on a single conveyor. The station has only one photoelectric sensor. This is detecting that the puck has reached the gap of the rotation disc. The locating station can also be equipped with a RFID read/write head on the locating position.
  • Page 25 Functions Maximum permissible weight Load 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 Speed m/min Figure 8 The diagram shows the maximum permissible weight of a group of pucks (product weight + puck weight) that the functions Divert, Merger, Combined Diverter/Merger, Stop and Locating station are capable stopping, as a function of the conveyor speed. 5113196-3...
  • Page 26 X45 system. Note! The operations concerned are to be carried out calmly in order to be able to carefully monitor any movement of the X45 module. Before starting the unloading a good preparation is required. The appropri- ate devices must be available.

  • Page 27: Unloading Instructions

    Unload the X45 system Unloading instructions Before starting unloading, all fastening means (securing belts, screws, etc.) that secure the module unto the means of transport must be removed. Sub- sequently check whether the transport supports are still connected well to the module.
  • Page 28 Mounting, installation, adjustment Mounting, installation, adjustment This section deals with the operations to have the modules function well within a (transport) system. Longer conveyor modules (approx >3m) are delivered in sections. The sec- tions are marked up and can easily be joined together. Also the corre- sponding conveyor chain is marked up and has to be assembled according to section 5.2.
  • Page 29 Mounting, installation, adjustment Mounting chain to X45 conveyor modules – Idler end 5.2.1 Tools Allen key 3 mm Pin insertion tool Screwdriver 5.2.2 Procedure 1 Use the screwdriver to remove the plastic cap on the idler end. Loosen the screws on both side on the basic unit, use a 3 mm Allen key.
  • Page 30 Mounting, installation, adjustment 3 Feed the chain into the conveyor until it reach the drive wheel at the driving end. CAUTION! Check the feed direction of the chain 4 Continue to feed the chain around the drive wheel into the return part of the beam. 5 To avoid noise the number of links in the chain shall be adjusted so that a slight pretension is obtained.
  • Page 31 Mounting, installation, adjustment Assembly of modules The modules are to be assembled according to the system layout. Find the correct position for connecting modules using the measurements in section 5.3.3 on page 28 to section 5.3.8 on page 32 When assemble the parallel conveyors use the beam spacer XUCD 15x20 (see picture below).
  • Page 32 Mounting, installation, adjustment 5.3.1 Slide rail cutting, RFID Slide rail cutting to clear RFID when placed between two parallel conveyors at C-C 60 mm. See picture below. 5 1 1 2 6 9 A - A Cut to here 5 1 1 2 6 9 5113196-3...
  • Page 33 Mounting, installation, adjustment 5.3.2 Wiring The functions motors are to be connected according to picture below and mounting instructions section 5.3.3 on page 28 to section 5.3.8 on page 32. BUS A1 BUS A2 DI 4 DI 3 DI 2 DI 1 BUS B Explanation...
  • Page 34 Mounting, installation, adjustment The following schematic presentation shows how the various modules are combined to form a complete X45 conveyor system, mechanical installa- tion as well as the electrical interface are showed. 5.3.3 Mounting instruction, Diverter Func- Designation Assembly mechanical/electrical...
  • Page 35 Mounting, installation, adjustment 5.3.4 Mounting instruction, Merger Func- Designation Assembly mechanical/electrical Angularity Item 1,2 tion Merge XUUT ML Parallel Left Home DI 4 position Release DI 3 angle 1 (XUUT ML 1) DI 2 DI 1 (XUUT ML 2) Receive angle 2 Receive angle 1 XUUT MR Right...
  • Page 36 Mounting, installation, adjustment 5.3.5 Mounting instructions, Combined Diverter/Merger Func- Designation Assembly mechanical/electrical Angularity Item 1,2 and 3 tion Com- DI 2 bined Home XUUT 180 CL Diverter position Release Receive angle 2 /Merger (Left) DI 4 angle 1 DI 3 (XUUT 180 CL 1) Parallel (XUUT 180 CL 2)
  • Page 37 Mounting, installation, adjustment 5.3.6 Mounting instructions, Transfer Function Designation Assembly mechanical/electrical Angularity Item 1,2 Transfer Parallel XUUT PL (XUUT PL 1) (Left) (XUUT PL 2) XUUT PR (XUUT PR 1) (Right) (XUUT PR 2) Transfer Home position ° Release angle 2 DI 1 XUUT 90 L (XUUT 90 L 1)
  • Page 38 Mounting, installation, adjustment 5.3.7 Mounting instructions, Stop Function Designation Assembly mechanical/electrical Angularity Item Home Stop position Release DI 1 XUUS 11 L angle 1 XUUS 11 L (Left) Receive angle 1 Home position DI 1 XUUS 11 R Release XUUS 11 R angle 1 (Right) Receive...
  • Page 39 All software in the X45e motors are preloaded and the behaviour of the motors can be adjusted to different performance (such as function type, speed and angle settings) by a parameter setting tool kit, 5113070 For more information see "User documentation, Parameter setting tool" on flexlink.com and "Technical library". 5113196-3...

  • Page 40: Technical Maintenance

    Technical maintenance Technical maintenance Maintenance intervals Within the application, where X45 equipment is normally used, environ- mental conditions are clean compared to many other FlexLink system in- stallation sites. During these conditions X45 modules normally require a minimum of maintenance.

  • Page 41: Recommended Spare Parts

    Recommended spare parts Recommended spare parts See separate Spare parts list on flexlink.com and "Technical library" 5113196-3...

  • Page 42: Supplier's Information

    This manual goes together with the module of the type mentioned on the order and on the title page of this manual. This document was drawn up by: FlexLink Components AB Date: 2010/01/18 Copyright: FlexLink Sweden, 2010 The machine was produced by: Flexlink Components AB Tel: +46 (0)31-337 31 00 SE-415 50 Göteborg...
  • Page 43 Sweden We hereby declare that the following equipment is intended to be incorpo- rated into a FlexLink conveyor system and thereby forming a machine. Op- eration is prohibited until it has been determined that the machine in which these products are incorporated, has been declared in conformity with the...
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