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Summary of Contents for Pulseroller CONVEYLINX ConveyMerge
- Page 1 Version 1.1 April 2020 Publication ERSC-1020 ConveyLinx module firmware and functionality is protected by U.S. and international patents. For complete patent information visit www.pulseroller.com/patents...
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Page 3: Symbol Conventions
Symbol Conventions YMBOL ONVENTIONS This symbol indicates that special attention should be paid in order to ensure correct use as well as to avoid danger, incorrect application of product, or potential for unexpected results This symbol indicates important directions, notes, or other useful information for the proper use of the products and software described herein. -
Page 4: Important User Information
MPORTANT NFORMATION ConveyLinx ERSC modules contain ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) sensitive parts and components. Static control precautions are required when installing, testing, servicing or replacing these modules. Component damage may result if ESD control procedures are not followed. If you are not familiar with static control procedures, reference any applicable ESD protection handbook. - Page 5 Important User Information The illustrations, charts, sample programs and layout examples shown in this guide are intended solely for purposes of example. Since there are many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Insight Automation Inc. does not assume responsibility or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use based on the examples shown in this publication Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written...
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Page 7: Summary Of Changes
Summary of Changes UMMARY OF HANGES The following table summarizes the changes and updates made to this document since the last revision Revision Date Change / Update April 2016 Initial Release April 2020 Updated Publication Number LOBAL ONTACT NFORMATION Publication ERSC-1020 Rev 1.1 – April 2020... -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
ConveyMerge Guide ABLE OF ONTENTS Symbol Conventions ..............................3 Important User Information ............................4 Summary of Changes ..............................7 Global Contact Information ............................7 Table of Contents ................................ 8 Introduction to ConveyMerge ............................ 9 ConveyMerge Components ..........................9 ConveyMerge Prerequisites and Requiements ....................10 Setting up Your Conveyor............................ -
Page 9: Introduction To Conveymerge
Introduction to ConveyMerge NTRODUCTION TO ONVEY ERGE ConveyMerge is an optional functionality layer built on top of ConveyLinx’s ZPA logic. Users can enable and configure it using EasyRoll software. ConveyMerge behaves the same as ZPA logic, but allows the engineer to define a special Merging Zone that can have up to three upstream zones connecting to it where ZPA logic only supports a single upstream zone. -
Page 10: Conveymerge Prerequisites And Requiements
ConveyMerge Guide The following table identifies and defines these typical components. Component Description Powered conveyor section that accepts an item from any one of the 3 possible Merging Zone upstream sources Term to describe the 3 in-line conveyor sections - Center Line, Merging Zone and Main Line Discharge Zone Part of Main Line that is one of three possible sources of items that can flow into the... -
Page 11: Setting Up Your Conveyor
Setting up Your Conveyor ETTING UP ONVEYOR ETWORK RCHITECTURE All lines (Main, Left, and Right) must be on separate subnets of modules, as shown in Figure 2. Each subnet should be Auto-Configured separately and then connected together with an Ethernet switch. Keep in mind that the separate subnets will have to be able to communicate with each other so special care must be taken when setting up the IP Network Mask before performing the Auto- Configuration Procedure. -
Page 12: Sensor Placement
ConveyMerge Guide The Left Line is a separate subnet of ERSC modules and its most downstream zone has to physically discharge on to the Merging Zone. The Right Line is a separate subnet of ERSC modules and its most downstream zone has to physically discharge on to the Merging Zone. -
Page 13: 90˚ Merge Sensor Placement
Setting up Your Conveyor 90˚ M ERGE ENSOR LACEMENT Figure 4 shows a suggested sensor arrangement for a 90˚ Merge (also called “T-Merge”) for both a Left Line and a Right Line merge to the Merging Zone. FIGURE 4 - 90˚ MERGE SENSOR PLACEMENT ODULE OGICAL ONNECTIONS FOR... -
Page 14: Merging Zone On Downstream Zone
ConveyMerge Guide ERGING ONE ON OWNSTREAM FIGURE 6 - MERGE ZONE ON DOWNSTREAM ZONE OF LOCAL ERSC ERSC INGLE Whenever an ERSC has been Auto-Configured as a single zone; regardless of whether the single zone is connected to the right side or left side of the ERSC, the logical designation for the zone on the ERSC is always the Upstream Zone. -
Page 15: Merging Lines
Setting up Your Conveyor FIGURE 8 – SINGLE ZONE ERSC ON RIGHT SIDE OF MODULE ERGING INES The Left Line and Right Line are set up in a similar fashion. Each of these lines are in their own separate subnet that is both different form each other and different from the Main Line. - Page 16 ConveyMerge Guide FIGURE 10 - 90˚ LEFT MERGE LINE DOWNSTREAM MODULE Publication ERSC-1020 Rev 1.1 – April 2020...
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Page 17: Merging Functionality
Merging Functionality ERGING UNCTIONALITY Previous sections have shown arrangements and connections assuming a “full function” merge from both the left and right sides of the Main Line. However, ConveyMerge allows for many options in arrangement and configuration, all of which are configurable in EasyRoll. ERGE YPES With EasyRoll, the basic selections for configuring ConveyMerge are:... -
Page 18: 90˚ Merge Setting (T-Merge)
ConveyMerge Guide EasyRoll Priority Selection Description The Right Line will be allowed to release as long as product arrives at the Right Line’s most downstream sensor prior to the previously released product having not cleared the Merge Zone. When the Merging Zone is clear and if there is no product sensed on the Right Line’s most downstream sensor;... -
Page 19: Send Timeout
Merging Functionality FIGURE 11 - ACCEPT TIMEOUT EXAMPLE IMEOUT This timer specifies how much time the discharging zone has to wait after the Merge Zone sensor is clear before it is allowed to release the next product into the Merge Zone. This timer helps ensure that the Merge Zone is clear when sensor placement cannot guarantee that the zone is clear. -
Page 20: Configuring Dynamic Priority (Merge Line Full)
ConveyMerge Guide ONFIGURING YNAMIC RIORITY ERGE In situations where the full status of a given merge line needs to determine merge priority, ConveyMerge provides the ability to monitor the status of one or all merging lines and base the release priority accordingly. EasyRoll provides the option to select a given upstream zone on a given line and the Monitor Zone. - Page 21 Merging Functionality FIGURE 13 - MERGE LINE FULL PRIORITY EXAMPLE - BLOCK TIMER FIGURE 14 - MERGE LINE FULL PRIORITY EXAMPLE - CLEAR TIMER Publication ERSC-1020 Rev 1.1 – April 2020...
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Page 22: Using Easyroll With Conveymerge
ConveyMerge Guide SING OLL WITH ONVEY ERGE Open EasyRoll Connect to the ERSC that will control the Merge Zone. See indicated area in Figure 15 Press CTRL+SHIFT+M to open the ConveyMerge Configuration Screen FIGURE 15 - EASYROLL MAIN SCREEN Publication ERSC-1020 Rev 1.1 –... -
Page 23: Conveymerge Configuration Screen
Using EasyRoll with ConveyMerge ONVEY ERGE ONFIGURATION CREEN ❶ ❶ ❹ ⓫ ❼ ❺ ❻ ⓬ ⓬ ❽ ❽ ❷ ❾ ❸ ❿ ⓮ ⓯ ⓰ ⓱ ⓭ FIGURE 16 - CONVEYMERGE CONFIGURATION SCREEN Item Description Browse Nodes Drop down selector for Merge Type – from Left, Right, or Both Drop down selector for Merge Priority Display of IP Address for the ERSC selected for the Merge Zone User button to click to apply changes made during configuration... - Page 24 ConveyMerge Guide Item Description User button to click to Cancel and exit the ConveyMerge Configuration Screen IP Address of Left Line’s most downstream ERSC User checkbox to enable the Merge Line Full function IP Address of the ERSC that contains the zone being defined as the Monitor Zone for the Merge Line Full function Radio buttons to select whether the upstream or downstream zone of the ERSC identified in Item 9 will be used as the Monitor Zone.
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Page 25: Standard Merge Example
Using EasyRoll with ConveyMerge TANDARD ERGE XAMPLE Figure 17 depicts a standard Standard spur merge example with a single merge line on the left. In the example, we wish to set the Merge Priority to First Come First Served. FIGURE 17 - STANDARD MERGE EXAMPLE The Merge Zone is the upstream zone of the module at 192.168.25.28 and the most downstream ERSC for the Left Line is at 192.168.24.31. - Page 26 ConveyMerge Guide FIGURE 18 - CONVEYMERGE SCREEN FOR STANDARD MERGE EXAMPLE The last step for configuration is to click the “Apply” button. Please note that after clicking the “Apply” button, if the configuration has changed, the affected modules will reboot. It will take a few seconds for the reboot to finish and some of all of the affected zones may briefly run their motors.
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Page 27: T-Merge Example
Using EasyRoll with ConveyMerge ERGE XAMPLE Figure 19 depicts a T-Merge line on the right. In the example, we wish to set the Merge Priority to First Come First Served. FIGURE 19 - T-MERGE EXAMPLE The Merge Zone is the upstream zone of the module at 192.168.24.28 and the most downstream ERSC for the Right Line is at 192.168.26.58. - Page 28 FIGURE 20 - CONVEYMERGE SCREEN FOR T-MERGE EXAMPLE Publication ERSC-1020 Rev 1.1 – April 2020...
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Page 29: Merge With Merge Line Full Example
Using EasyRoll with ConveyMerge ERGE WITH ERGE XAMPLE Figure 21 shows an example of a Left Line merge with the Merge Line Full function. FIGURE 21 - MERGE LINE FULL EXAMPLE The Merge Zone is the upstream zone of ERSC 192.168.26.33 and the merge line’s most downstream node is 192.168.24.31 and we want this line to have the Merge Line Full function enabled. - Page 30 FIGURE 22 - CONVEYMERGE CONFIGURATION SCREEN FOR MERGE LINE FULL EXAMPLE Publication ERSC-1020 Rev 1.1 – April 2020...
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Page 31: Notes
Notes: OTES Publication ERSC-1020 Rev 1.1 – April 2020... - Page 32 Publication ERSC-1020 Rev 1.1 – April 2020...
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