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1. Project Description:
Technology Components:
Modified and upgraded control systems for two packaging lines running a variety of container shapes and sizes. Various juice products bottled include brand name consumer juice drinks that are widely available on grocery store shelves. Included both bottle and case conveying systems. Supplied 5 new control panels controlling 120+ motors (70+ on VFD's). VFD's on DeviceNet networks. Integrated 12 new machines, 5 zero pressure combiners for both empty and full bottles (round and non-round) and 4 headspace sterilizers. Also developed controls for 2 innovative laning devices. Results included 1) increased line speeds for existing products, 2) line speed for irregular shaped container more than double that of other lines in the country running same container and 3) drastic reduction of operator intervention at bottle combiners.
Allen-Bradley PLC 5/60's, AB SLC 5/04's, AB 1305 VFD's with 1203-GK5 DeviceNet communications modules. Data Highway Plus, Remote I/O and DeviceNet networks. RSLogix 5/500, RSLogix Emulate 5/500 and DeviceNet Manager.
