罗克韦尔自动化集成运动控制技术协助OEM生产商提高容篮装载机的多功能性

Installation of new control system helps customers easily integrate robotic loader into existing production lines and reduce changeover time

新控制系统的安装帮助客户轻易地将自动装载机整合到现有的生产线中而且减少转换的时间

    MILWAUKEE, Jan. 12, 2006 — In addition to delivering high-speed packaging solutions with robotic precision, the VersaPak Gantry Robot series and VersaTrak Collation Conveyors from AMF Automation Technologies provide a high level of flexibility for quick changeovers. Incorporating Allen-Bradley ControlLogix controllers and Ultra Series servo drives, the VersaPak loader and VersaTrak Collation Conveyor make it possible for end users to change load parameters in minutes.

    密尔沃基2006年1月12日讯——除了发布了高速高精确度的包装方案，AMF自动化技术公司的VersaPak Gantry Robot系列和VersaTrak Collation Conveyors也为快速转换提供了高水平的灵活性。结合Allen-Bradley 的ControlLogix 控制器和 Ultra系列伺服驱动，VersaPak 装载器 和VersaTrak Collation Conveyor使得最终用户可以在数分钟内改变负载参数。

    "Our customers want machines that offer maximum compatibility and flexibility in installation and changeover," said Timothy Cook, vice president, sales and marketing, AMF Automation Technologies. "The new Allen-Bradley control platform gives customers the competitive advantage of being able to minimize troubleshooting and downtime." The VersaPak Gantry Robot operates at 60 picks per minute and can accommodate products from two to 32-inches long and with payloads up to 100 pounds. The modular design is based on a belt-driven gantry robotic system with fixed motors that can be customized to fit most packaging applications, regardless of layout or product load. The VersaTrak Collation Conveyor accompanies the VersaPak loader with dual servo high-speed indexing and adjustable flight spacing to consistently group packages.

    AMF自动化技术公司销售与市场部副总裁Timothy Cook指出：“我们客户要求的是在安装和转换中能提供最大兼容性和灵活性的机器。新Allen-Bradley控制平台可以让客户减少故障检修和停工期。VersaPak Gantry Robot每分钟可以达到60拣，并且适应2—30英寸长的产品，最大负载量可达100磅。这一标准设计是基于一个由固定电机带动的传动带托台自动机械系统，适用于大部分的包装应用，而不需要考虑规划和产品负荷。VersaTrak Collation Conveyor与VersaPak装载器配套，并有组包裹的高速双伺服指数和调整运行间距。

    The loader uses Allen-Bradley Ultra Series servo drives that integrate seamlessly with ControlLogix controllers through a SERCOS fiber optic interface, simplifying setup, commissioning and diagnostics. The Ultra drives support high resolution feedback encoders, offering optimum system performance.

    装载机使用Allen-Bradley 的Ultra系列伺服驱动器，并通过一个SERCOS光纤眼界面与ControlLogix控制器无缝集成，安装、调试和诊断简单。Ultra驱动支持高分辨率的反馈编码器，从而提供了最佳的系统性能。

    The VersaPak is equipped with an Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 700 operator interface and leverages Rockwell Software RSLogix 5000 software for both sequential and motion control programming. With controllers, software and network devices from Rockwell Automation, the VersaPak and VersaTrak are a fully integrated system that can be added to any control platform with minimal impact on engineering and programming resources. The integrated control platform enhances packaging performance and reduces engineering time because all system control elements not only reside on the same hardware framework, but also within the same controller.

    VersaPak装有Allen-Bradley的 PanelView Plus 700操作界面，并且为层和运动控制程序调节着Rockwell Software RSLogix 5000软件。利用罗克韦尔自动化的控制器、软件和网络设备，VersaPak 和VersaTrak就成了一个能加到任何控制平台的完全集成系统，而且对工程和程序资源影响极小。这个集成控制平台增强了包装能力，减少了工程时间，这皆因所有的系统控制部件不但是在同一硬件框架内，而且使用相同的控制器。

    "The open programming and networking capabilities help us meet our customers'''' needs for versatile packaging systems that are cost-efficient and easy on engineering resources," said Cook. "Standardized programming and adaptable networking capabilities also complement the loader''''s small size and engineering versatility."

    Timothy Cook指出：“开放式的程序和网络能力帮助我们满足了客户对多功能包装系统的要求，而且高效率，低成本，工程资源简单。标准化的程序和兼容网络性能同样作为装载器的小型和工程多功能性的补充。”

    In addition to a painted finish, the system is available in stainless steel to meet hygienic design standards in food, beverage, pharmaceutical and other government-regulated industries.

    除了着色磨光，这个系统的不锈钢特性也符合食品、饮料、制药以及其他政府监管工业的卫生设计标准。

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