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19.4.1 System Assembly and Simple Controls

Purpose:

The SoftPLC and devicenet will be used to control the material handling system Lock and go stations.

Overview:

The material handling system is designed in a modular format. Each of the track sections can be disassembled and reassembled in other configurations. In total there are, 4 turnstations

6 straight track sections (2 have stands for suspending overhead gear) 2 90 degree track sections

1 conveyor system for a straight track section

12 shuttles

The material handling system will be outfitted with the devicenet based controls system to move the shuttles around the system. This system will be added to in later labs. The shuttles are actuated using solenoid valves for an air supply. By actuating the “lock and go” stations the cart can be stopped, or ejected.