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Sorting Multi Angle Transfer Module MABS Multi Angle Ball Sorter 〈 Technical document 〉 Read this manual before use Thank you for purchasing the Multi-directional Transfer Module (hereinafter referred to as “this product”). ※This product refers to all products including standard accessories.
Features MABS technical document 1. Introduction ・ This product is a module used for diverting loads. Features ・ The diverting angle can be freely set. ・ Full electric control. No pneumatic compressor required. Operation description (when diverting) Load The transfer ball section...
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● with a control card designed by a third party could result in fatal phenomena such as fire, electric shock, injuries etc which are out of the responsibility of ITOH DENKI. Notes on industrial There are some examples of parts that need to be prepared by customers, as explained within this manual.
P.31 〜 Install the MABS (this product) main unit. Wiring Mount the controller. Connect the MABS (this product) main unit and controller. P.34 〜 Connect power and signal cables to the controller. Perform settings of the controller. Connect to power supply units.
INDEX MABS technical document 2. Procedures from installation to operation INDEX 1. Introduction …… 2 2. Procedures from installation to operation …… 4 3. Safety precautions …… 6 3-1. General precautions …… 8 3-2. Precautions on installation … 9/10 3-3. Precautions on wiring ……...
3. Safety precautions MABS technical document 3. Safety precautions For parts names in sentences, refer to 6. Structures (P.21). …… 8 3-1. General precautions …… 9 3-2. Precautions on installation 3-3. Precautions on wiring …… 10 3-4. Precautions related to operation …… 10 3-5.
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Danger level MABS technical document 3. Safety precautions To prevent hazards to users and/or others, and/or potential damage to the equipment, Danger level important precautions are explained below and must be followed. ■ The degree of hazard and/or damage that may result if a user disregards the precautions and operates the product improperly is categorized with the following symbols and explained below.
General precautions MABS technical document 3. Safety precautions 3-1. WARNING General precautions Do not use the product near places with explosive, flammable gas, and/or corrosive atmosphere, and/or combustible materials. Failure to follow this could result in explosion, fire, electric shock and/or injury. When using the product in places where serious accidents and/or damage may possibly occur, install backup and/or fail-safe functions systematically. Failure to follow this could result in the inability to control this product due to controller malfunction, which could lead to serious accidents.
Failure to follow this could result in hands getting injured by metal parts. Make sure to use the recommended tightening torque to tighten bolts for installing the MABS main unit and/or fastening screws of controllers. Failure to follow this could result in bolts and/or screws loosening, and/or malfunction.
Precautions on wiring MABS technical document 3. Safety precautions 3-2. CAUTION Precautions on installation Take appropriate measures to prevent totes from popping out of the equipment. For example, mount guide rails on the conveyor frames. Failure to follow this could result in workers getting injured by totes popping out of the equipment.
Precautions on start-up inspection MABS technical document 3. Safety precautions 3-5. WARNING Precautions on start-up inspection/ If any abnormalities are found, do not use this product until maintenance and the causes have been eliminated completely. inspection Using this product with unattended abnormalities could result in not only damage to the devices, but also unexpected accidents.
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Master unit Synchronized unit controller controller ※MABS units can also be operated individually by inputting/outputting signals from PLCs to each IB-E06F-M1 As for the sensor input, and input/output signals of controllers, adopt the number of ■ inputs/outputs based on customers’ operation. (Details => P.35) The safety circuit includes the emergency stop equipment and magnet contactor.
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Items to be prepared by customers MABS technical document 4. Advanced preparation ② Control devices Devices to control this product, such as PLCs Zone sensors to check the tote position, and area sensors to check loading and ③ Sensors discharging, etc.
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⑦ For IB-E06F-M1 settings, the following two files are necessary. ・iCEP Lite ・ Comment file Download from ITOH DENKI web page. https://www.itohdenki.co.jp/e_softdl.html ※ Top page>Download/Support>Software and setting file download Illustrations explained and/or procedures may partly differ depending on your PC.
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Items to be prepared by customers MABS technical document 4. Advanced preparation ・A stay is used to install the MABS main unit. For details on how to mount, refer to P.31. ⑧ Designated stay (Option) Designated stays and mounting bolts are not included. Order separately.
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Items to be prepared by customers MABS technical document 4. Advanced preparation ⑨ Emergency stop This product does not include the emergency stop equipment. equipment Customers must make sure to install it. Install the emergency stop equipment on the side of the 24V DC power unit to which the power is supplied.
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AC power 24V DC power SW1 shutdown Safety circuit contact supply unit ■ At the time of power shutdown, not only the MABS main unit power, but also the IB-E06F-M1 control power will be shut down. Original notice - U1.1...
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Checking the model MABS technical document 5. Product check Checking the model Unpack the product, and check that the product model is what you ordered. 〈 Product label details 〉 ITOH DENKI EUROPE SAS Model Ref. MABS-K9-40A-C2-P01 Date 07/22 123456789...
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Product designation MABS technical document 6. Structures Structures MABS main unit Transfer ball Top cover Bottom cover ※ The photo is for size 400. 〈 Product label 〉 Product designation ITOH DENKI EUROPE SAS Model Ref. MABS-K9-40A-C2-P01 Date 07/22 123456789...
W + 200 mm (The conveyor width depends on totes Discharge C/V and/or tote position.) Install the MABS main unit in the position as ② described in the figure. ③ Install the MABS main units to be Divert C/V combined by securing a space of 5 mm.
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Size 400 MABS technical document 7. Installation/Wiring Dimensions of MABS main unit Size 400 4ーM5×6 200=P100×2(Pitch between balls) (Bolt for mounting L186mm×W398mm a top cover) 300=P100×3(Pitch between balls) wiring hole 4ーM8 370(Pitch between mounting screws) (Weld nut for mounting main unit) wiring hole 2ーM5×6...
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Size 500 MABS technical document 7. Installation/Wiring 4ーM5×6 Size 500 300=P100×3(Pitch between balls) (Bolt for mounting a top cover) L186mm×W498mm 400=P100×4(Pitch between balls) wiring hole 4ーM8 470(Pitch between mounting screws) (Weld nut for mounting main unit) wiring hole 4ーM5×6 (Bolt for mounting a bottom cover) ※Guide for cable marginal projecting length...
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Size 600 MABS technical document 7. Installation/Wiring Size 600 4ーM5×6 400=P100×4(Pitch between balls) L186mm×W598mm (Bolt for mounting a top cover) 500=P100×5(Pitch between balls) 4ーM8 wiring hole 570(Pitch between mounting screws) (Weld nut for mounting main unit) wiring hole 4ーM5×6 (Bolt for mounting a bottom cover) ※Guide for cable marginal projecting length...
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Size 700 MABS technical document 7. Installation/Wiring Size 700 4ーM5×6 500=P100×5(Pitch between balls) L186mm×W698mm (Bolt for mounting a top cover) 600=P100×6(Pitch between balls) 4ーM8 wiring hole 670(Pitch between mounting screws) (Weld nut for mounting main unit) wiring hole 4ーM5×6 (Bolt for mounting a bottom cover) ※Guide for cable marginal projecting length...
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Size 800 MABS technical document 7. Installation/Wiring Size 800 4ーM5×6 600=P100×6(Pitch between balls) L186mm×W798mm (Bolt for mounting a top cover) 700=P100×7(Pitch between balls) 4ーM8 wiring hole 770(Pitch between mounting screws) (Weld nut for mounting main unit) wiring hole 4ーM5×6 (Bolt for mounting a bottom cover) ※Guide for cable marginal projecting length...
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・Perform mounting processing on the frames and control panel by reference to the mounting holes for controllers. ・ For cable position of MABS and the cable length from MABS main unit, refer to dimensions of MABS main units (P.25). ■ Mount controllers on a flat surface where heat can be released easily.
Installing the Installing the MABS main unit MABS main unit When installing the MABS main unit, make sure to use the designated stay. ■ If those other than designated stays have been used, warranty will not be applied. There are two types of stays, for M6 and M8. ⇒ Refer to P.16 ■...
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Installing the MABS main unit MABS technical document 7. Installation/Wiring Turn the row with the less transfer balls to the upstream side, and place on the stays. Upstream side MABS When installing, be careful not to get ■ fingers caught.
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Hex. bolt with spring lock and Conveyor plain washers (M8) x 20 frame Stay Adjust the conveyor frame legs on which the MABS main unit has been mounted, and align levels of the MABS main unit and the adjacent conveyor. Original notice - U1.1...
(M1) and swing (M2) from the wiring hole. Bottom cover wiring hole Refer to the labels for cables coming from the MABS main unit, and securely connect the motor connectors and extension cables to the controller. Proximity sensor for origin position...
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:Area sensor (Discharge side) ③ ※Connect the area sensors to PLC. ② Divert C/V ※When each unit set as master unit, each MABS unit can also be operated individually using the signal input/output from PLC. Wiring diagram Master unit controller Synchronized unit controller...
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I/O settings MABS technical document 7. Installation/Wiring I/O settings Description Details Motor A For transfer M1 : Carrying (Labeled on motor cable) CN201 Motor B For Swing M2 : Rotating (Labeled on motor cable) Proximity sensor (Origin position: Prox. Sensor...
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IB-E06F-M1 wiring MABS technical document 7. Installation/Wiring IB-E06F-M1 IB-E06F-M1 wiring IB-E06F-M1 LAN 1 LAN 2 EtherNet/IP LAN 2 Node ID OUT 1 SEN B LAN 1 OUT 2 Power RUN B SEN A IN 3 OUT 3 ERR B RemoteOUT RUN A IN 2 OUT 4 CN302 ERR A IN 1 OUT 5 0V CN301 OUT1 RemoteIN OUT2 OUT3 OUT4...
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IB-E06F-M1 wiring MABS technical document 7. Installation/Wiring Input/output circuit Connect the COMMON terminal for remote input and remote output separately. ■ CN301 【Remote input (CN301)】 Maximum allowable current:10[A] 734-264 (WAGO) ・Set the NPN/PNP signal switching for remote input using COMMON.
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Flow of settings MABS technical document 8. IB-E06F-M1 settings IB-E06F-M1 controls the MABS using the property setting and ladder logic. Flow of settings This section explains the setting preparation and property settings. Setting the IP address / Checking connection }...
Setting preparation MABS technical document 8. IB-E06F-M1 settings 8-1. Setting the IP address / Checking connection Setting preparation Make sure that all DIP switches of SW401 on IB-E06F-M1 are turned OFF. Setting the IP address / Checking connection ↓ ■ All switches are OFF under the factory settings.
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Setting preparation MABS technical document 8. IB-E06F-M1 settings Open “Properties”, and select “Internet Protocol Version4 (TCP/IPv4)”. Click “Properties” Select Click Click Set the IP address to “192.168.1.XXX”, and Subnet mask to “255.255.255.0”. Click “OK”. IP address 192.168.1.XXX Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 ■...
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Setting preparation MABS technical document 8. IB-E06F-M1 settings Registering IB-E06F-M1 to be used Setting the IP address / Checking connection ↓ Before executing operations, such as writing the property settings to IB-E06F-M1, Creating the project file ↓ IB-E06F-M1 to be used needs to be registered in the project.
8-2. IB-E06F-M1 property settings Property settings In the property settings, set the MABS transfer speed to be written to IB-E06F-M1. ■ Perform the property settings for both the master unit controller and synchronized unit controller. Expand “Device” on the project tree window, and display the IP address for the corresponding IB-E06F-M1.
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Property setting MABS technical document 8. IB-E06F-M1 settings Property setting window Selected node Write/read buttons to IB-E06F-M1 MABS2_E06_V××× Ladder logic Node tree window Property main window Selected node The IP address for the IB-E06F-M1 of for which the properties are being specified is displayed.
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↓ (The default value is Master for all controllers.) Registering comments ↓ When using only one unit, or operating MABS units individually without connecting ■ Network settings each unit using the LAN cable, the Network settings are not necessary. ↓...
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Property setting MABS technical document 8. IB-E06F-M1 settings Write Click “Write”. ××× MABS2_E06_V Click Setting the IP address / Checking connection Motor settings ↓ Creating the project file Perform the motor settings. ↓ Registering IB-E06F-M1 to be used ↓ Registering comments ↓...
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■ 643 pulses per one rotating. ■ Reference value of CW/CCW swinging angle and value of the pulse. Angle ( ° ) Pulse ※These are reference values. Recommend to adjust angle by actual MABS units. Saving the settings End of settings. Click File-Save , and save the contents that have been specified.
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Property setting MABS technical document 8. IB-E06F-M1 settings About swing control Perform swing using the pulse control of IB-E06F-M1 and proximity sensor for origin position. Sensor target Proximity sensor ①Origin position (Straight) Turn the proximity sensor ON (IB-E06F-M1 Sensor A SEN: origin sensor input ON) for straight direction or origin direction.
9. Control/Operation MABS technical document 9. Control/Operation 9-1. Basic operation …… 51 9-2. What to do before operation …… 54 Original notice - U1.1...
Basic operation MABS technical document 9. Control/Operation 9-1. Basic operation Transfer ball Transfer ball Initial operation Turn on Initial operation Load Discharge Swing Swing (origin searching) (origin searching) the power (Straight) (divert) IB-E06F-M1 Operation Remote I/O, Sensor Power Power IN1 ON...
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Basic operation MABS technical document 9. Control/Operation Transfer ball Swing from the loading to Transfer ball Turn on Initial operation Load Discharge Swing Swing (origin searching) the power diverting direction. (Straight) (divert) IB-E06F-M1 Operation Remote I/O, Sensor Upstream zone Upstream zone...
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Basic operation MABS User Manual 9. Control/Operation Swing from the discharge to Transfer ball Transfer ball Turn on Initial operation Load Discharge Swing Swing (origin searching) diverting direction. the power (Straight) (divert) IB-E06F-M1 Operation Remote I/O, Sensor Area sensor (Divert) SensorB Area sensor...
Start-up inspection MABS technical document 9. Control/Operation To prevent accidents and/or damage to devices during operation, refer in advance 9-2. and before operation to the following points, and check the safety. What to do before operation Items to check before turning on the power...
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Trial run MABS technical document 9. Control/Operation Trial run Performing the trial run When the start-up inspection has finished, perform the trial run with careful attention to the following points, and check that operation is correctly performed. Prevent other devices around the product from operating.
10. Maintenance/Inspection MABS technical document 10. Maintenance/Inspection …… 57 10-1. Controller’s LED display 10-2. Checking and releasing errors …… 60 10-3. Before replacement work …… 61 10-4. Replacement of the transfer ball element set/Grease filling procedure …… 63 Original notice - U1.1...
Controller’s LED display MABS technical document 10. Maintenance/Inspection 10-1. If errors occur, identify the causes of errors by checking controller’s LEDs and error Controller´s LED display signals, and perform recovery work. IB-E06F-M1 IB-E06F-M1 Position of LED on IB-E06F-M1 RUN B SEN A...
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Controller’s LED display MABS technical document 10. Maintenance/Inspection LED indication ● o i t LED indication pattern Power OFF on Network PCB (*1) ON(Green) Normal startup MS LED ON(Green) ⇔Blinking(1Hz)(RED) Device (IP address, etc.) has not been specified Blinking(1Hz)(RED) Communication error (LAN1 or LAN2 port)
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Error details MABS technical document 10. Maintenance/Inspection Error details ● The table below described the LED indications, occurrence conditions, error release conditions and MDR status when an error occurs. Use iCEP Lite to check the type of error, and release errors manually.
Checking and releasing errors MABS technical document 10. Maintenance/Inspection 10-2. Use iCEP Lite to check error statuses in IB-E06F-M1, and release errors manually. Checking and releasing errors Checking error statuses Select “Error information” from “Dialog” in the menu. Select Select the IP address for the PC, and click “OK”.
Checking and releasing errors MABS technical document 10. Maintenance/Inspection Release the error in the error release settings. Releasing the error manually ■ Soft error 1 cannot be released. (The error occurs when proximity sensor has not been detected (refer to P.59)) When specifying the IP address for the controller of which the error is to be released, the selected IP address is displayed in Select IP.
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※A long belt type ⑦ Transfer motor ⑧ Swing motor ⑨ Controller Others ・Link belt replacement jig(Model:-MABS-TOOL-BLT-LNK) ※Necessary for mounting the link belt. ・Grease:SUMICO Lubricant: Sumitec 305 (Please contact us for equivalents available in Europe) Replacement parts Required quantity per 1 unit for each size...
(M5), and remove the top cover. Replacing the transfer ball element set Remove the transfer ball element set to be replaced from the MABS main unit. Slowly pull directly upward. ■ Failure to follow this could result in damage to parts.
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Replacement of the transfer ball element set MABS technical document 10. Maintenance/Inspection Mount a new transfer ball element ❹ Gear cup cover set according to the following procedure. Note 3) ❸ Transfer balls Divide the transfer ball element set into each part, and mount the ❷ SUS cup...
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Grease filling procedure MABS technical document 10. Maintenance/Inspection Fill grease once a year from the original Grease filling 設置日 / DATE OF INSTALLATION date of installation. ○○○○○○○ ※For the date of installation, check the date of installation label. 一年毎にグリスを注油してください / GREASE ON A ONE-YEAR BASIS SUMICO Lubricant: Sumitec 305 (Please contact us for equivalent grease)
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MABS technical document 11. Troubleshooting For troubleshooting, check the contents described in this section before contacting supplier and/or asking to repair. Symptoms MABS does not operate Items to be checked Countermeasures References Is PWR LED (Green) for each Supply 24V DC.
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(NPN controller type (NPN input / PNP 6. Structures input / PNP input) been matched? input). (⇒P.22) ※Check the model of MABS main unit and controllers. Is transfer surface level of Align transfer surface level of the 7. Installation/ Wiring...
MABS main unit specifications MABS technical document MABS main unit specifications Appendix Size Total length(L) 186mm Total width (W) Appendix 1. 398mm 498mm 598mm 698mm 798mm MABS main unit Height(H) 175mm Product specifications Weight 14.5kg 15.4kg 16.3kg 17.2kg 18.0kg MABS main unit ※1...
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Controller specifications MABS technical document Appendix Appendix 1. Product specifications Controller specifications IB-E06F-□-UL-M1 Model (□=N:NPN, P:PNP) Power supply voltage 24V DC±10% Rated voltage 24V DC Static current 0.2A Starting current 7 A / Motor Peak current 30 A (1 ms or less) Power connector 1.25 〜...
B: For M8, bottom side installation For M6 This is used when securing the MABS main unit on the top side. ※Customers must remove the top cover of the MABS main unit, and fasten the main unit and stay. Dimension between -0.5 frames/W (mm)
Residual risk list MABS technical document Appendix Appendix 3. Residual risk list/MAP Qualifications/ Measures that Residual risk list Operation Locations Seriousness Reference Examples of education have been taken Work Remaining risk factors on machine of harm page stage assumed measures...
- Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC - European EMC Directive 2014/30/EC - European RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU ITOH DENKI EUROPE SAS, undertakes to forward, following a duly motivated request from the national authorities, the relevant information concerning the quasi-machine. Saint Pierre en Faucigny, 19 July 2021 T.
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