Use Of The Basic Functions; System Length And Curve Function - Beckhoff XTS Startup Manual

6.2.2

Use of the basic functions

Interruption-free production flow
From the combination of the basic functions, product flows can be kept constantly in motion with the XTS.
Since the movers in the XTS operate independently of each other, it is possible to stop and process
individual objects without having to interrupt the entire process; viewed from the outside the production flow
is maintained.
Pushing products, adjusting the product gap and product velocity
The movers of the XTS can always run with the flow of product. No return travel or return stroke against the
product flow is required. The transported material can be accumulated and grouped during the movement via
the dynamic buffering.
Clamp and move product
Through the combination of the synchronous movement of a group and the application of a near constant
force, a product can be clamped and moved in a clamped condition. Movement is controlled at all times and
at all places on the transport path.
6.2.3

System length and curve function

Due to the mechatronic concept, XTS combines functions and characteristics that are required for the
dynamic transport of goods of all kinds. Apart from the basic functions of the movers, the complex functions
of the XTS enable the gentle control of an endless product flow.
System length
There are no restrictions on the total length of the path, so that 10 m and much more are technically
possible. The system consists of individual modules, which when combined with one another create both
small, compact solutions and meter-long transport sections. Straight sections are made up of 250 mm
modules, which can be infinitely extended through curved sections. Motor cables must be provided at
maximum intervals of 3 meters. The electrical connection between the modules is automatically made when
assembling. The guide rail system offers individual lengths up to 2.5 m.
Curve function
The entire travel path becomes the utilizable path, since the outward and return path and also the curve
segments are available for the transport and processing of materials. Maximum possible utilization of the
transport movements results in very compact application solutions that enable completely new machine
concepts.
Movers
There are no system limits for the number of movers. The system can therefore be optimized to suit the
respective application. In practice the number is limited only by the available computing power of the PC.
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