Servo – High-Speed Feeder (Multi-Axis)
High-Speed Feeder (Multi-Axis)
An entire high-speed feeder application uses multiple servos to pass material along a conveyor belt to be collated and then inserted into envelopes, boxes, or other packages before being collected and sorted for distribution. In some feeder applications, a printing station may also be a part of the application. These types of machines are particularly useful in the Material Handling industry for the mass production of stationary goods, card packaging, and for the distribution of mass mail. Each feeder application requires synchronous start/stop servo movement in combination with encoder following and line shaft camming.
Example Applications
♦ Stationary packaging
♦ Cardstock packaging
♦ Bulk mail
♦ Paper collating
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Mitsubishi Solution
iQ Platform Sequence Controller: Q04UDEHCPU
iQ Platform Motion Controller: Q173DCPU
Servo Amplifi er: MR-J3-B Servomotor: HF-KP, HF-JP Graphic Operation Terminal: GOT1000
VFD: E700 (CC-Link module A7NC)
CC-Link Master: QJ61BT11N
Features and Benefits
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Features |
Advantages and Benefits |
| Multi-axis synchronization with mechanical support language:
Easy to follow and respond to external encoder signals through visual programming techniques |
• 50% reduced programming time
• Reduced machine cost (less mechanical components) • Less programming hassle |
| High resolution absolute encoders:
Smooth and accurate positioning with 18-bit resolution (262,144 ppr) absolute encoders |
• Reduced setup time
◦ Re-homing not necessary after power down ◦ Direct setting for start/stop positions • 20% reduced overall cost ◦ Reduced machine & maintenance costs (eliminate switches) ◦ Reduced inventory cost (absolute encoder is standard) |
| SSCNET III communication
• Easy to set up and confi gure: Plug & play wiring • High-speed 50Mbps motion network • 100% noise immunity • Automatic parameterization |
• 60% reduced setup time: Less engineering costs
• Reduced wiring cost • Reduced machine downtime • Increased positioning accuracy: Less scrap material |
| High speed backplane with Multiple CPU support
• Flexible options for system expansion: Networking, PLC, analog, motion, CNC, and robot control • Single vendor: Useful integration options |
• Reduced TCO
◦ Reduced inventory ◦ Faster product installation and system reconfiguration • Increased machine OEE ◦ Less troubleshooting time ◦ Less scrap material |
| Customizable HMI terminal
• Built-in monitoring and diagnostics • Ladder monitor/editor • Program upload/download capability |
• Easy to use
◦ Less effort for programming and operating ◦ Convenient USB program loading • Reduced maintenance time & cost ◦ Quicker changes with ladder monitor/editor |
| Vision integration option:
Connectivity to Cognex vision systems for trend analysis, barcode reading, and card placement accuracy |
• Increased sales through selective feeder operation based on vision results from raw material content
• Reduced scrap material |