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9 Function
The MPS System 403-1 represents a small production line comprising the modified Distributing Pro, Joining
and Sorting Inline stations. The entire system is networked and has been expanded to include several
RFID write/read heads.
The MPS system processes work orders created in the MES system by separating a workpiece at the start of
the sequence and writing the order number and position number to the RFID tag used at the end of the first
station.
The downstream Joining station reads the RFID tag and decides what will happen to the workpiece based on
the work order.
In the final Sorting station, the RFID tags are read and the workpieces are either transported to the end of
the conveyor or ejected onto one of the two slides, depending on the work order.
10 Sequence description
10.1 Start-up prerequisites
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Workpieces present in the three stacking magazine modules.
Left: red workpieces; center: black workpieces; right: silver workpieces or as set on the HMI.
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No workpieces in the system's material flow process.
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All stations in initial position and started up.
10.2 Initial position
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Conveyor motors off at the stations
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Stopper advanced
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Slides not full
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