PIN CODING SYSTEM FOR KEYS LOCKAGE Logitech Automazione has recently developed a new semiautomatic solution for checking the coding of two types of lock keys: classic toothed keys and keys for European cylinder locks, distinguished by lateral incisions. The system allows to automatically check the unique characteristics of the key via a camera vision system and obtain the relative cylinders (one or two) complete with the respective pins.

Coding system for classic toothed keys and keys with European cylinder The coding is performed with advanced vision technology with dedicated camera and lighting; a high precision mechanical equipment checks the profile of both the toothed key and the depths of the European cylinder key.

Once the key coding is achieved, the system automatically supplies the pins from vibratory feeders and it inserts the specific pins inside the virgin cylinder in order to create a unique piece. The system is designed for the coding of one or two cylinders per work cycle, in this way a better management of the production capacity of the machinery is guaranteed. The system, as designed in its standard version, is intended to accept up to a maximum of 8 shades (lengths) of pins, the latter in both steel or brass.

Production quantity to set according to preference Choice of the «key» format to be produced and number of pins provided for the type of key chosen (up to 6 pins) Setting of the preferred cycle mode to achieve a number of cylinders per key Calibration of key-housing fixtures and cylinder-housing fixtures in production

EQUIPMENT QUICK CHANGEOVER The system provides for the possibility of exchanging the key/cylinder format in production by replacing in manual mode keys and cylinder housing fixtures specially designed and manufactured for a quick changeover, which decisively limits set-up times.

The system described above (main system) is intended combined with a station (secondary system) that allows the construction of cylinders for master keys starting from the reading of the encoding of the latter and the key/s subjected to the master one. Work cycle: Reading and encoding of the key/s subjected to the master key. Reading and encoding of the master key. Automatic insertion of pins in cylinders according to the encoding. Transmission from the main system to the secondary one of the information on the correct spacers sequence to be integrated by the operator into the cylinders already...

The operator picks up the spacers suggested by the system via a green sensor lamp according to the encoding transmitted by the main reading system; the system checks the actual and correct removal of the spacer by the operator. If the sensors detect an attempt to pick up from an incorrect housing, the system reports the error via a red lamp.

The operator will manually insert the spacers inside the cylinder according to the sequence indicated and controlled by the system.

The system as a whole also allows the production of multiple cylinders - having the same characteristics - in close succession. The key to be encoded will be read only once by the system and the related cylinders will be produced in an amount that can be set by the operator from the HMI panel.

Cylinder format: up to 6 pins Shades (lengths) of pins: 8 Machine productivity: 18 sec/cycle * 200 pcs/h with a single operative station 400 pcs/h with two operative stations Maximum supply pressure: 8 bar Total power installed: 2,8 KW Mains voltage: 220 V ac Mains frequency: 50 Hz Control circuit voltage: 24V dc Siemens PLC S7-1200 Safety System for remote assistance EC Certification Lead times: maximum 2-3 months * May vary depending on lock configuration