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    vashistengineer
    vashistengineer ✭
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    Hello,
     

    I was desperately waiting for this option in RS called "conveyor tracking" Clap

     

    With this we can track objects passing through a defined path and the robot in turn can pick up just like in 'real time' applications Smile

     

    I'm able to create a 'conveyor tracking path'. But I'm confused to how to use it for the purpose Confused

     

    I'll be really greatfull if someone can send/upload a video describing the whole processStar
    Regards,
    Saurabh Vashist

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    • Niklas Skoglund
      Niklas Skoglund ✭✭✭
      Hi Saurabh,
       

      I have a PowerPoint presentation that covers the basics.

      It was made for internal use, so I'm posting it as is.

      Maybe it can help you out:


       

      By the way, have you tried consulting the Operating Manual?

      Conveyor tracking is a bit tricky to get started with so I would like to know if you found the manual helpful or not...

       

      There is also a demo station in the installation.

       

       

       

       

      Best Regards, Niklas Skoglund
      ABB Robotics

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    • vashistengineer
      vashistengineer ✭
      Hello,
       

      Please see the attached images which shows that when I include a conveyor as a library option, it does not show in the drop-down menu for 'conveyor tracking' option.

       

      But when I disconnect the object from the library, 'conveyor tracking' option shows the object in the drop down menu.

       

      Is this due to some procedure OR is that a bug ?

       

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      Regards,
      Saurabh Vashist
    • Anders S
      Anders S mod
      Hi,
      This is not a bug, a part which is imorted as a library is write protected until itA's disconnected from library.

      So to be able to use it in "Create Mechanim" and compile it to a mechanism, it must be disconnected. This is the same for all types of mechanisms.
      Best regards,
      Anders Spaak
      ABB Robotics
    • vashistengineer
      vashistengineer ✭

      Hello Anders,

      Thanks for your reply..Star

      I already using same procedure. Just got a thought that may be there is another way out to this Smile

      Regards,
      Saurabh Vashist
    • vashistengineer
      vashistengineer ✭
      Hello,
       

      Please see the below image which is self-explainatory for my problem.

       

      Can anyone suggest how to get these "cfg" files for custom made mechanism and conveyors with conveyor tracking option ???

       

      image
      Regards,
      Saurabh Vashist
    • vashistengineer
      vashistengineer ✭
      Hello,
       

      Is there no option or resolution for my problem Ermm
      Regards,
      Saurabh Vashist
    • Stevewert
      Stevewert ✭
      Try the attached cnv.cfg file for your conveyor or build your system using the attached PROC.cfg file.

      webwiz/1178/PROC.zip
      webwiz/1178/cnv.zip
    • Anders S
      Anders S mod
      To use conveyor tracking, you need to select the option "606-1 Conveyor Tracking".
       

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      Best regards,
      Anders Spaak
      ABB Robotics
    • Anders S
      Anders S mod

      In "Create System from Layout" you should only select your robot, not the conveyor. When the system starts up, RS will ask for a mechanism, now should a mechanism of the type Conveyor be selected. No special cfg files are needed.

      Best regards,
      Anders Spaak
      ABB Robotics

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