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Mechatronics I Lab Manual

Sorting Station

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The Sorting Station According to VDI 2860, sorting forms part of the handling function of changing quantities. The conveyor section can be branched off for sorting, whereby the different sorting branches are switched depending on the workpiece. The workpieces must proceed individually so as not to impair the switching functions of the branches. In the Sorting station, the symbolic workpieces are sorted according to material and color. The assembled pneumatic cylinders are sorted according to color and material. The function of the Sorting station is to • • sort workpieces according to characteristics

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The Sorting station consists of the following: • • Sorting conveyor module • • Slide module • • Profile plate

• • Trolley • • Control console • • PLC board

Sorting station with trolley, control console and PLC board

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