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Pallet system with standard modules and RFID (continued)

Divert modules Pallet positioning functions

Diverters for guiding the flow of products off the highway into a satellite are available in four basic types: 45° left/right and 90° left/right.

Merge modules

The pallet locating stations for the X85 pallet system are used for positioning of all X85 pallet types. The pallets are stopped by a pneumatically controlled stop device near the desired position.A proximity switch is used to indicate that a pallet is in the locating station. Here, two rulers lift the pallets approximately 2 mm above the chain against a fixed hold down bracket. The two indexing pins ensure a high locat-ing accuracy (±0,1 mm). The pallet locating station is available for straight conveyor section modules.For low position accuracy a regular stop device type XBPD can be used.These modules can be individually configured to the right pallet size by the FlexLink configurator tool. The configuration tool will create a geometrically correct 3D CAD model that can be inserted in the layout. Configurable options include:•Sensors and brackets•RFID readers and brackets Merge devices for guiding products from a satellite back to the highway are available in four basic versions: 45° left/right and 90° left/right.

Combined divert/merge modules

Devices which permit products to be guided into a satel- lite, or be returned back to the highway, or circulate on the satellite, are called divert/merge combinations. They are available in four basic versions: 45° left/right and 90° left/right.

Pallets with RFID Interspace divert/merge modules

An interspace divert/merge device permits shortcuts in a main line or satellite. It is available in left and right ver-sions. Pallet system X85 includes pallets in four sizes. A pallet consists of a cast aluminium pallet base and two plastic guide discs with slide plates at the bottom. Product-spe- cific fixtures are attached to the pallet base.Two hardened bushings at the bottom of the pallet base provide high locating accuracy at the locating sta- tion. Two guide holes in the pallet base ensure high accu-racy for the product-specific fixture in relation to the bushings.An initiator plate for position sensors is integrated in each guide disc. The pallets are delivered with a shock absorber in the front guide disc.An RFID tag holder is integrated in the underside of the pallet base.

Configurator tool

The divert/merge/combination modules can be individually configured to the right pallet size using the FlexLink config-urator tool. The configurator tool will create a geometrically correct 3D CAD-model that can be inserted in the layout. The configured module will include the function, stops, conveyor beams, wheel bends and guide rails. Configurable options include:•Specific pallet size•Type of sensors and brackets•RFID readers and brackets Accumulation of pallets is possible in conveyor bends. X85 pallets without rollers can be used for inclines up to 5°. 96
Pallet system with standard modules and RFID