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Nodes

Once all paths have been identified on the MagneMover LITE transport system layout, the
nodes that connect those paths must be defined (see
tion includes identifying the type of node being used.
Nodes define the beginning of all paths and the connections between paths. See the Magne-
Mover LITE Configurator User Manual, MMI-UM008, for a detailed description of nodes
and all node types. The MM LITE transport system supports the following node types:
• Simple Node – Defines the beginning of a path (that is, there is no other path that is
connected at this point).
• Relay Node – Connects the end of a path to the beginning of a path.
• Terminus Node – Defines the start or end of a path where vehicles (pucks) move to or
from the MagneMover LITE transport system.
• Gateway Node – Connects a path in one HLC Control Group in a transport system to
a path in another HLC Control Group within the same transport system.
• Merge Node – Connects the ends of two paths to the beginning of another path.
• Diverge Node – Connects the end of one path to the beginning of two other paths.
• Merge-Diverge Node – Connects the ends of two paths to the beginning of two other
paths.
NOTE: The connections to the motors at the ends of all paths that meet in a node must be
made to the same node controller.
Qty Description
3 1000 mm motor
6 250 mm motor
5 90° curve motor
2 Right switch
3 Paths
2 Nodes
1 Diverge
1 Merge
NOTE: Arrows indicate direction of forward motion.
Figure 3-3: Sample MM LITE Transport System Layout Showing Nodes
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Figure 3-3 for an example). Node defini-
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