PSR Unloader Settings

When you select Info from the Unloading submenu, the PSR Settings window will appear. The options in the window allow you to specify the settings for the arms and storage table that compose the unloading device.

Notes:

1.   When you select an arm, it will turn red in the preview area.

2.   When you select a cup, it will turn red in the preview area.

3.   Click the cells in the Arm Information table and make modifications to individual suction cups.

4. The options that appear in this window depend upon the driver/machine loaded.

Option

Description

Preview Area

The arm layout and suction cup layout will appear in the Preview area.

Storage Table

The settings in this section define the storage table parameters after the parts are removed from the machine.

Table Settings

Settings here are for the stacking tables in the Part Stacker module. Besides a configurable Default table, more tables can be created by the user.

Table ID

Select the table to be configured from the pull-down menu. Tables are created and numbered by the user in the Stack Table List dialog.

Auto Cardboard

Check the option ON to allow cardboard to be inserted between part layers in the AP100US work area. Cardboard insertion can be switched ON or OFF as needed for individual Table IDs and then saved by clicking OK. To set the size of the cardboard sheet, see CardBoard Setting below.

When parts are stacked from the processed sheet to the stacking table, a sheet of cardboard is inserted between part layers. This options supports multiple part layers.

Note: This option does NOT affect cardboard insertion in the Part Stacker Module.

Length / Height

The length and height of the storage table.

Location X / Y

Configure the X and Y coordinates of the table selected.

Max Storage Height

The allowable maximum storage height.

Layout

Layout methods include Sheet and Stack for auto unloading are supported. Sheet will place the parts as they appeared on the original sheet. Stack will stack the same parts (with the same rotation) one on top of the other within Max Storage Height limits. Hit <S> on your keyboard to toggle Sheet to Stack to Sheet.

Enable Stacking Table Zone

Check ON to enable a Stacking Table Zone for the Part Remover Arm.

To prevent a collision with adjacent equipment or barriers, this option controls the range of a PSR arm's movement, while the arm is placing parts on a stacking table.

Unload a part to the stacking table, and when the arm (with part attached) is dragged from the shuttle table to the stacking table, it cannot be moved outside the red stacking table zone.

Enter values for: To Left, To Right, To Bottom and To Top. A negative number extends the zone beyond the boundary of the stacking table. A setting of 0 allows the PSR arm to pass freely outside the zone on that perimeter.

 

Arm Distance

The settings in this section define the minimum and maximum distances between the arms.

Notes: Arm Distance does not include arm width. The Simulator supports part removal arms up to and longer that 70 inches.

Min Distance

The allowable minimum distance between the two arms.

Max Distance

The allowable maximum distance between the two arms.

Default Distance

The default distance between the two arms.

Over Travel

Specify the vertical maximum over travel for the arms to ensure the arms are within the specified Y traveling range.

Over Travel X

Set the value for overtravel in X.

Over Travel Y

 

Set the value for overtravel in Y.

Note: If the Y value of the parts exceed the “Over Travel Y” value, AP100US will always set “arm2 (or B arm)” as the based arm.

Shuttle Table Work Zone

Enter values in the X and Y fields to control which parts will be unloaded from a shuttle table to the stacking table. This allows an operator to control the movement of a PSR arm in areas with limited space, and can help eliminate collisions between the PSR arm and adjacent equipment or barriers.

Even though more parts may be on the shuttle table after cutting, only parts within the Zone can be moved to the stacking table.

 

Auto Detect

If you place a check mark in the Auto Detect check box, the system will detect the cup status (On/Off) automatically when you edit the arm.

Unloader Speed

Select the unloading speed from the drop-down list.

Rotate Unloader

Check this box to allow the arms of the TK Unloader to rotate.

Note: This is a driver-dependent option, and will not function with all drivers.

Show Arm Dead Zone

Check this box ON to show a dashed red line on stacking tables indicating the extent or "reach" of the part remover arm. When this option is enabled, parts will show a small circle that indicates the pickup center.

See Part Stacker Module>Stack Parts for more info.

View Unloader in 3D

Check this box ON to enable viewing the part remover simulation.

Edit in Stacking Module

Check this box ON to enable editing in the Stacking Module. This is enabled by default. To edit stacking in the AP100US work area, uncheck this box.

Note: When stacking in the CAM program the system will use settings from the Auto Stacking Layout Settings dialog in the Stacking Module.

The separate Stacking Module may not be needed by some users. However, by default the module itself continuously runs in the background, impacting system resources. This toggle allows the user to switch off the module when it's not in use by removing the check in the box.

When the check is cleared the Edit Stacking icon remains active. When clicked the Stacking Module will not launch, but the user will be able to manually drag parts to the stacking table, while remaining in the AP100US interface.

Show Stack Bin ID

Check this option ON to show the Stack Bin ID #.

Unload Order

Allows the user to select the unload order. The image shows the order starting in the upper left corner and moving in the Vertical order.

Cardboard Setting

Enter the Width and Height of the cardboard to be inserted in the AP100US work area. This is a global setting as it will be applied to all cardboard sheets regardless of which Table ID they are attached to. To activate cardboard insertion, see Auto Cardboard above.

When parts are stacked from the processed sheet to the stacking table, a sheet of cardboard is inserted between part layers. This options supports multiple part layers.

Notes: These text fields are disabled until Auto Cardboard is switched ON.

This option does NOT affect cardboard insertion in the Part Stacker Module.

Label Table

Enter the size of the Label Machine Table in the Width and Height fields. This is especially important for larger parts that may tilt or possibly fall off the Label Machine Table. These settings work together with the Sequence Features>Label Text option.

Unloader Machine

Because users have differing stacking requirements (table layouts with a different number of tables of various sizes, how and where parts are stacked and so on) various Stacking Configuration options are available in the pull-down menu. With assistance from the Amada installation engineer, select an unloader machine according to the type / configuration of the unloading layout that is used.

Stacking Config Options: AMS-PSR, CLT-PSR, F1TK-PSR, MPF-PSR, Pallet Conveyor with Cardboard, PSR with Part Conveyors.

Arm Information

This section is used to specify the parameters for each arm and suction cups.

Arm ID

The ID number of the current arm.

Arm Length / Width

The length and width of the current arm.

Cup Count

The number of suction cups on the current arm.

Suction Cup Table

This section is used to specify the parameters for each suction cup on the arm. When you click a specific cell in the table, the associated suction cup in the Preview Area turns red.

ID

The ID number of the cup.

Loc. X / Y

The X and Y coordinates of the cup.

Radius

The radius of the cup.

Sensor Cup

Sensor Cup allows the user to define which cup (or cups) functions as a sensor cup.

Note: At least one sensor (or sensor group) must be over a part to pick up.

Link

The link or row number of the cup.

Plc Code

The code defined for a cup that is recognized by the system.

Model

The model of the cup. 1 is for vacuum, 2 is for magnet.

Group

The group number of the cup.

Import

Use this option to open an unloader file in the *.xml format.

Export

Use this option to save an unloader file in the *.xml format.

OK / Cancel

Click OK to save the changes and to close the window or Cancel to exit without saving any changes.