OEM Improves Versatility of Case and Basket Loader With Integrated Motion Control Technology From Rockwell Automation

羅克韋爾自動化集成運動控制技術協助OEM生產商提高容籃裝載機的多功能性

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

新控制系統的安裝幫助客戶輕易地將自動裝載機整合到現有的生產線中而且減少轉換的時間

   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.

   密爾沃基2006年1月12日訊——除了發布了高速高精確度的包裝方案，AMF自動化技術公司的VersaPak Gantry Robot系列和VersaTrak Collation Conveyors也為快速轉換提供了高水平的靈活性。結合Allen-Bradley 的ControlLogix 控制器和 Ultra系列伺服驅動，VersaPak 裝載器 和VersaTrak Collation Conveyor使得最終用戶可以在數分鐘內改變負載參數。

   "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自動化技術公司銷售與市場部副總裁Timothy Cook指出：“我們客戶要求的是在安裝和轉換中能提供最大兼容性和靈活性的機器。新Allen-Bradley控制平臺可以讓客戶減少故障檢修和停工期。VersaPak Gantry Robot每分鐘可以達到60揀，并且適應2—30英寸長的產品，最大負載量可達100磅。這一標準設計是基于一個由固定電機帶動的傳動帶托臺自動機械系統，適用于大部分的包裝應用，而不需要考慮規劃和產品負荷。VersaTrak Collation Conveyor與VersaPak裝載器配套，并有組包裹的高速雙伺服指數和調整運行間距。

   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.

   裝載機使用Allen-Bradley 的Ultra系列伺服驅動器，并通過一個SERCOS光纖眼界面與ControlLogix控制器無縫集成，安裝、調試和診斷簡單。Ultra驅動支持高分辨率的反饋編碼器，從而提供了最佳的系統性能。

   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裝有Allen-Bradley的 PanelView Plus 700操作界面，并且為層和運動控制程序調節著Rockwell Software RSLogix 5000軟件。利用羅克韋爾自動化的控制器、軟件和網絡設備，VersaPak 和VersaTrak就成了一個能加到任何控制平臺的完全集成系統，而且對工程和程序資源影響極小。這個集成控制平臺增強了包裝能力，減少了工程時間，這皆因所有的系統控制部件不但是在同一硬件框架內，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：“開放式的程序和網絡能力幫助我們滿足了客戶對多功能包裝系統的要求，而且高效率，低成本，工程資源簡單。標準化的程序和兼容網絡性能同樣作為裝載器的小型和工程多功能性的補充。”

   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.

   除了著色磨光，這個系統的不銹鋼特性也符合食品、飲料、制藥以及其他政府監管工業的衛生設計標準。

   Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), is a leading global provider of automation, power, control, and information solutions that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., U.S.A., the company employs about 21,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

   羅克韋爾自動化（NYSE: ROK），是全球最大的自動化、電力、控制和信息解決方案供應商，致力于幫助生產商提升其業務競爭優勢。公司總部位于美國威斯康星州密爾沃基市，公司雇員大約2萬1千人，業務遍及全球超過80個國家。