Dual-Operator Robotic Workstation
Challenge
Some large robotic work cells are designed with two operator stations to reduce downtime related to feeding and removing product. This setup often requires excessive cabling and hardware for proper installation which is costly, confusing to troubleshoot, and takes considerable time to install.
Solution
The cascading functionality available on Banner’s EZ-SCREEN LS Heavy-Duty Type 4 Safety Light Curtains can safeguard multiple access points to a hazard. Not only does this simplify installation by minimizing the wiring needed to connect light curtains to a controller, but the auto cascade feature in the LS goes a step further to facilitate setup and installation without using DIP switches, automatically recognizing the next light curtain as it is connected. The minimal response time impact when cascaded allows the EZ-SCREEN LS to be installed closer to the equipment being guarded, making more efficient use of valuable floor space.
Additionally, intuitive, highly-visible bi-color alignment indicators are built into the entire length of the receiver window to aid in initial setup and future maintenance. Multiple mounting options and optional mute arm kits give the EZ-SCREEN LS enhanced flexibility for installation and operation.
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双工位机器人工作站
为了加快生产过程,制造商经常会在焊接、粘合剂分配和包装等工序中部署机器人。如果情况允许,一个机器人工作单元配两个操作员的设计十分常见,因为这样能降低与进给和移除产品相关的停机时间。但这种设置通常需要较多电缆和硬件才能安装妥当。高级安全防护系统既可以同时防护两个危险区域,又免却了工作空间的杂乱。
说明
凭借其自动级联功能,邦纳的EZ-SCREEN LS能够解决多个危险出入点安全防护的挑战。这种高级功能允许仅用一根电缆串联连接多达四组任意尺寸和分辨率的光屏,并最终连接回控制机柜以及一个双通道安全接口模块,从而节省电控柜空间。EZ-SCREEN LS不需要DIP开关配置或外部编程装置,并且采用了自动级联功能,从而使得安装变得非常直接,大大节省了设置时间和人力。
此外,EZ-SCREEN LS级联光屏全都可以安放在串联中的任何位置,而并不要求在某个位置必须使用特定的型号。它们也可以作为一个独立系统部署,这样能减少维护系统所需的备件库存数量以及与建立备件库存相关的成本。EZ-SCREEN LS沿着接收器窗口长度布置了清晰显眼的对准指示灯,提供直观的诊断功能并且极其可靠,而其范围更是长达12米,从而确保维护方便并降低使用成本。