Catalog Lexium MC12 smart multi-carrier system
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Lexium™ MC12 multi carrierThe multi carrier transport system www.se.com Schneider & Electric

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■ System component references - Longstator motor segment, - Braking resistor, - Connection module, - Communication interconnects, - Power interconnects, - Carrier, - Guide rail,

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Lexium MC12 multi carrier The multi carrier transport system Specifications Specifications of Lexium MC12 multi carrier Lexium MC12 multi carrier transport system Lexium MC12 multi carrier is an innovative transport system to be used in machines. It uses latest linear motion technology to move products individually through the machine. These individual movements allow for new machine designs making machines faster, more flexible and space efficient. New level of performance & flexibility for more sustainability b Less format specific parts needed, a big step ahead in direction of toolless...

Lexium MC12 multi carrier The multi carrier transport system Examples of applications Examples of applications The Lexium MC12 multi carrier system is a transport system for moving, positioning or grouping objects in machines for discrete processes. Filling b Multi carrier replaces transportation chain b Individual bottle movements b Bottles move twice as fast through capping station b Smaller gaps between products outside processing stations reduces footprint b Clamping for different bottle diameters increases flexibility b Less stations (cost savings) b More compact b Faster and...

Lexium MC12 multi carrier The multi carrier transport system System components to create a track System components to create a track Lexium MC12 multi carrier is a modular system for machine applications and consists of long stator motors, on which multiple carrier units can be moved independently from each other. > The system components are designed for compact, modular, flexible and efficient machine designs. Lexium MC12 multi carrier can reduce engineering efforts, mechanical variants, and changeover time. > The components of Lexium MC12 multi carrier are mounted at the machine frame. >...

Lexium MC12 multi carrier The multi carrier transport system Setting up Setting up the system components Designing a track Shapes > Open tracks or closed tracks that can be realized with 300 mm (11.81 in) straight long stator motor segments and 200 mm (7.87 in) 45° outside curve long stator motor segments. > The Maximum track length is 40 m (131.23 ft) (1) . > The free space left inside a track allows the integration of additional equipment such as Delta robots, reduces the space of an installation, and ease the access for service or maintenance. > Track's orientation - Track can be mounted...

Lexium MC12 multi carrier The multi carrier transport system Complementary of offers Complementary of offers > Lexium MC12 multi carrier is integrated into PacDrive 3 system, using PacDrive 3 motion controllers (LMC Pro2). Lexium MC12 becomes part of PacDrive 3 architecture. > Lexium MC12 multi carrier applications can be developed and commissioned with dedicated application libraries (CAD, Eplan, Application function block, ...) embedded in EcoStruxure Machine Expert, Schneider Electric´s single engineering environment for developing, configuring and commissioning complete automation...

Lexium MC12 multi carrier The multi carrier transport system Communication, Embedded safety function SFO, Main characteristics sercosthe automation bus ■ Cat 5e ■ Baudrate: 100 Mbps ■ Cycle time: 1...4 ms Communication Lexium MC12 multi carrier is communicating via Sercos III automation bus, and controlled by the PacDrive 3 LMC Pro2 motion controller. ■ Each carrier is handled as Sercos device by the system with a Sercos ID and a reserved area for communication, similar to a servo drive in configuration and application. -r Embedded safety function SFO Lexium MC12 multi carrier is an...

Lexium MC12 multi carrier The multi carrier transport system System components System components Designation Description Reference Weight lb Longstator motor segment to create tracks Longstator motor segment with an integrated drive, IP65 Straight segment Length: 300 mm (11.81 in) Curve segment 45° arc Braking resistor to increase the amount of energy that can be absorbed during deceleration phases of demanding applications Braking resistor Degree of protection: IP65 (to connect to Ohmic value: 3 Connection module) Continuous power: 100 W Connection cable length: 2 m (78.74 in) Connection...