Festo CP Factory, Original Operating Instructions

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Design and function
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6.4 Function
The application module places a label on a workpiece. The workpieces are recognized by the light barrier
when the module is fed into the application module and the carrier is stopped. If the carrier is stopped, the
X-axis moves to the pick-up position. A label is printed by the printer. There are 3 files for the print data in
the printer. The files contain 2 parameters which can be customized by the customer. The selection of the
file is accepted by the PLC, the PLC receives its information from the MES system (MES mode selected) or
from the transition table (default mode selected)
If the label is pushed out by the printer, compressed air is applied to the blowpipe, and the label is blown
upwards to the vacuum suction / connection plate. The vacuum is switched on and the label is sucked onto
the connection plate. The X axis is then retracted. The Z-axis moves downwards and applies the label to the
workpiece. Once the label is applied, the Z-axis moves up again and the clamping is clamped. The carrier is
then released again from the application module.
6.5 Sequence description
Start conditions
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All connections have been established properly.
Starting position
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1.
The Z-axis must be in its upper end position
2. The X-axis must be in its rear end position
3. The label printer must be switched on