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Sorting plant (MT 174)

Application example for preventive maintenance

Code MT174

 Description:

  • Preventive maintenance is an indispensable part of Industry 4.0 and helps to avoid unplanned production downtimes.
  • MT 174comprises a separation process that serves as an application example for various maintenance tasks.
  • The material to be sorted is separated into three size fractions using a drum screen.
  • The fine fraction is next sorted by colour.
  • Maintenance work is carried out on the drive trains of the individual elements.
  • Different maintenance intervals are scheduled for the drive trains.
  • Three different gearboxes are included.
  • One gearbox is equipped with a heater and temperature sensor, which causes a maintenance message in case the limiting value is exceeded.
  • The plant is controlled by a PLCvia touch screen.
  • An operating mode and a training mode are available.
  • The training mode is used to simulate time- and sensor-controlled maintenance work.
  • A signal lamp and messages in the PLCindicate the need for action.
  • An augmented reality interface for mobile devices (not included, iPad recommended) is available for visualising the maintenance work.
  • The augmented reality interface also offers extensive additional functions, such as the display of exploded views and data sheets.
  • The process uses an open design so that all components are freely accessible.
  • At the same time, extensive safety features ensure safe operation.
  • For example, accessible danger areas are protected by light barriers.
  • QR codes on the gearboxes allow access to the GUNTMedia Centre, where extensive technical information is available as didactic multimedia teaching materials, such as a complete set of drawings, 3D drawings or assembly videos.
  • The assembly exercises MT 120 – 123 are available to teach the assembly/disassembly of the gearboxes themselves.

Technical details:

Specifications:

  • laboratory scale sorting plant with standard industrial components
  • real application example for preventive maintenance, time- and sensor-controlled
  • augmented reality: visualisation of maintenance work in individual steps, display of exploded views and data sheets
  • control of the experimental plant using a PLC, operated by touch screen
  • signal lamp to indicate machine status
  • continuous dosing of the mixture by dosing hopper with level sensor and conveyor belt, drive via spur gear
  • classification process: separation into 3 size fractions with drum screen, drive via planetary gear
  • rotary storage table with level sensor to separate the particles for colour sorting, drive via spur and worm gear
  • sorting process: colour sorting of the fine fraction into 3 colour fractions
  • smart colour sensor with IO-Link interface, configuration via PLC
  • multimedia teaching material for all three gearboxes: PDF, CAD/STEP files, videos
  • online access to the GUNT Media centre

Technical Data:

  • PLC: Siemens S7-1200
  • Conveyor belt:
    • flat belt with cross pieces, length: 4,31m
    • drive: three-phase motor with spur gear
  • Drum screen:
    • Ø outer: 254mm, length: 1136mm
    • mesh width: 17mm, 28mm
    • drive: three-phase motor with planetary gear
  • Rotary storage table:
    • outer diameter: 400mm
    • drive:
    • three-phase motor
    • spur and worm gear with heat able oil sump and temperature sensor
  • Smart colour sensor:
    • communication interface: IO-Link
  • Bulk material:
    • coloured balls Ø: 12mm
    • pyramids edge length: 20mm, 30mm
    • Measuring ranges:
      • temperature: 0…100°C
      • level: 1x 20…150mm, 1x 65…350mm
      • 230V, 50Hz, 1 phase; 230V, 60Hz, 1 phase
      • 120V, 60Hz, 1 phase; UL/CSA optional

Dimensions & Weight:

  • L x W x H: 3100x1220x2162mm (operation),
  • 3100x790x1927mm (transport)
  • Weight: approx. 650kg

Learning Objectives/Experiments:

  • maintenance work on an industrial plant:
  • time-controlled
  • sensor-controlled
  • supported by augmented reality
  • familiarisation with the application of gearboxes in an industrial plant:
  • spur gear
  • planetary gear
  • spur and worm gear
  • investigate how various parameters affect the separation process
  • familiarisation with various functional assemblies:
  • vibrating chute
  • conveyor belt
  • drum screen
  • rotary storage table
  • colour sorting
  • familiarisation with IO-Link as a communication interface for smart sensors
  • develop digital skills:
  • retrieve information from digital networks
  • use digital learning media
  • use assistance, simulation, diagnosis or visualisation systems, e.g., augmented reality, QR codes.
  • in conjunction with MT 120 – MT 123:
  • assembly / disassembly of gears

Scope of Delivery:

  • trainer
  • 3 packing units of bulk material
  • 1 set of accessories
  • 1 set of instructional material

Features:

  • application example for preventive maintenance
  • part of GUNT-DigiSkills
  • augmented reality for visualisation of maintenance work
  • control of the experimental plant using a PLC, operated by touch screen
  • smart colour sensor with IO-Link, configuration via PLC

Accessories:

·         optional:

–      MT 120 Assembly exercise: spur gear

–      MT 122 Assembly exercise: planetary gear

–      MT 123 Assembly exercise: spur and worm gear

 

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