conveyor tracking without PM3

bmrgud
bmrgud ✭
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Hello, I'm trying to establish proper configuration for IRB 140T which should pickup objects from moving conveyor, I'm wondering is it possible to do it without PickMaster 3, since I could see that software option conveyor tracking is available only with PickMaster 3. Thanks in advance, BR.

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  • Anders S
    Anders S mod


    Hello,
    Yes you can use conveyor tracking without PM3.
    Select the option "606-1 Conveyor Tracking":
     
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    Best regards,
    Anders Spaak
    ABB Robotics
  • bmrgud
    bmrgud ✭
    Thanks for your fast answer, but I got this from PM3 manual, it looks like I cannot connect encoder to interface unit and read it without PM3. Or maybe I'm mistaking.


    4.2.2 Hardware options
    726-1
    Encoder Interface Unit for PickMaster (internal/external)
    For each conveyor connected to the robot controller, one encoder board for PickMaster is required. This
    option is only software supported together with PickMaster

  • Anders S
    Anders S mod


    There should be an encoder unit you can use without PickMaster. But I'm not an expert in this, so I recommend you to contact your local ABB office for more support in what hardware you need.
    Best regards,
    Anders Spaak
    ABB Robotics
  • bmrgud
    bmrgud ✭
    Thanks again, I' found necessary combination, encoder interface unit, device net and conveyor tracking RW option.

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