MCL
Vision systems
Increase sorter uptime and make maintenance easier
PRODUCT INFORMATION
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The MCL system is the easy, powerful and reliable choice for automated,
on-demand maintenance inspections of your sorter. This vision-based system is easily
installed onto your existing sorter frame and works stand-alone, without interfering with
the sorter’s control system.
Increase sorter availability
Using the MCL for daily maintenance check inspec-
tions enables you to quickly and easily detect any
potential problems with the running wheels or the tilt
wheels on your sorter. The MCL system performs its
inspections on the sorter without stopping normal
sorting activity.
Easy maintenance reports
The maintenance needs of the sorter are shown in an
easy to understand way in the operator interface and
can also be saved as CSV and Excel les on a PC for
further processing and analysis.
Minimized power consumption and re hazards
Correct height position of sorter carts ensures
minimum power consumption of your sorter line.
Correct height also means that no sparks are
generated due to contact between sorter cart and
linear motors.
Decrease costly emergency stops
This pro-active maintenance check allows you to plan
maintenance work and to minimize unexpected and
uncontrolled emergency stops.
This results in lower total maintenance costs and
higher sorting throughput!
Automated maintenance check
more efciency and safety for your plant
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Applications
Any sorter with mechanical tilt wheels and binary
coded ID tag can be equipped with the maintenance
check system.
Sorter cart ID read
(1)
An Inspector vision sensor in combination with a back light detects
which punch-out plates are present on the binary coded ID tag on
each cart in the sorter line. This binary information is decoded into
a decimal ID number and put into the maintenance report.
Tilt wheel inspection
(2)
Two Inspector vision sensors check the two tilt wheels for pres-
ence, diameter and roundness and report OK, fail or not found.
Running wheel and sorter cart height measurement
(3)
Acquiring a 3D shape of the base plate of the sorter cart from
below indicates if the running wheels are broken or worn out.
The maintenance check system uses an IVC-3D smart camera to
measure the sorter cart height above the inductive linear motors
on 6 different positions. These positions are then sent to the PC
application to be compared with the height values of the taught-in
reference sorter carts.
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Detection of sorter cart ID
OK Fail
3D data of base plate
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Product description
The MCL system is the easy, power-
ful and reliable choice for automated,
on-demand maintenance inspections of
your sorter. This vision-based system is
easily installed onto your existing sorter
frame and works stand-alone, without in-
terfering with the sorter’s control system.
Using the MCL for daily maintenance
check inspections enables you to quickly
and easily detect any potential problems
with the running wheels or the tilt wheels
on your sorter. The MCL system performs
its inspections on the sorter without
stopping normal sorting activity. This pro-
active maintenance check allows you to
plan maintenance work and to minimize
unexpected and uncontrolled emer-
gency stops. This results in a lower total
maintenance cost and a higher sorting
throughput! The maintenance needs
of the sorter are shown in an easy to
understand way in the operator interface
and can also be saved as CSV and Excel
les on a PC for further processing and
analysis.
At a glance
• Vision-based system for sorter inspec-
tions
• On-demand inspection of sorter cart
components
• Non-intrusive: Inspections take place
during sorting activity
• Inspects at full sorter speed 1.8 m/s
• Resolution of sorter cart height
position < 0.1 mm
• Pre-congured software for the
inspections
• Maintenance report format: CSV and
Excel
Your benets
• Increase sorter availability: Auto-
mated maintenance inspections
performed during normal sorting
activity, no need to stop sorter for an
inspection.
• Decrease costly emergency stops:
Easy detection of sorter cart prob-
lems. Preventive maintenance can
take place before major problems
occur. Minimize number of
uncontrolled production stops.
• Decrease missorts: Correct shape of
tilt wheels prevents risk of missort
due to incorrect off-loading.
• Minimize re hazards in a greasy envi-
ronment: Correct sorter cart height
ensures no sparks are generated due
to contact between sorter cart and
linear motors. Correct wheel shapes
minimize risk of overheated wheels.
• Minimize power consumption of
sorter: Correct height position of
sorter carts ensures minimum power
consumption of sorter line.
• Easy to generate, on-demand
maintenance report.
Increase sorter uptime and make
maintenance easier
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Product description
The MCL system is the easy, power-
ful and reliable choice for automated,
on-demand maintenance inspections of
your sorter. This vision-based system is
easily installed onto your existing sorter
frame and works stand-alone, without
interfering with the sorter’s control
system. Using the MCL for daily mainte-
nance check inspections enables you to
quickly and easily detect any potential
problems with the guidance wheels or
the tilt wheels on your sorter. The MCL
system performs its inspections on the
sorter without stopping normal sorting
activity. This pro-active maintenance
check allows you to plan maintenance
work and to minimize unexpected and
uncontrolled emergency stops. This
results in a lower total maintenance cost
and a higher sorting throughput! The
maintenance needs of the sorter are
shown in an easy to understand way in
the operator interface and can also be
saved as CSV and Excel fi les on a PC for
further processing and analysis.
At a glance
• Vision-based system for sorter inspec-
tions
• On-demand inspection of sorter cart
components
• Non-intrusive: Inspections take place
during sorting activity
• Inspects at full sorter speed 1.8 m/s
• Resolution of sorter cart height posi-
tion < 0.1 mm
• Pre-confi gured software for the
inspections
• Maintenance report format: CSV and
Excel
Your benefi ts
• Increase sorter availability: Auto-
mated maintenance inspections
performed during normal sorting
activity, no need to stop sorter for an
inspection
• Decrease costly emergency stops:
Easy detection of sorter cart prob-
lems, Preventive maintenance can
take place before major problems oc-
cur, Minimize number of uncontrolled
production stops
• Decrease missorts: Correct shape of
tilt wheels prevent risk of missort due
to incorrect off-loading
• Minimize fi re hazards in a greasy envi-
ronment: Correct sorter cart height
ensures no sparks are generated due
to contact between sorter cart and
linear motors, Correct wheel shapes
minimize risk of overheated wheels
• Minimize power consumption of
sorter: Correct height position of
sorter carts ensures minimum power
consumption of sorter line
• Easy to generate, on-demand mainte-
nance report
Increase sorter uptime and make
maintenance easier
Additional information
Detailed technical data. . . . . . . . . . . E-7
Ordering information. . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7
Dimensional drawings . . . . . . . . . . . E-8
Additional information
Detailed technical data ............5
Ordering information ..............5
Dimensional drawings .............6
System design ...................7
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Detailed technical data
Features
Technology
2D / 3D inspections
2D Inspections
Vision sensors and external LED-backlight illumination
3D Inspection
Laser triangulation with IVC-3D smart camera
LED class
Risk group 1 (low risk, IEC62471 : 2006)
Laser class
Class II / 2M
Performance
Sorter speed
1.8 m/s
Resolution sorter cart height measurement
< 0.1 mm
Interfaces
Digital I/O
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Ethernet
100 Mbit/s
Output data
Csv, xls
Operator interface
MCL operator interface
Confi guration interface
SOPAS and IVC-Studio for device confi guration
Mechanics/electronics
Supply voltage
110/230 V AC ±10 %, 50/60 Hz
Cabinet dimensions (H x W x D)
470 mm x 530 mm x 176 mm
Weight
21 kg
Mounting frame dimensions (L x W x H)
1)
485 mm x 720 mm x 190 mm
Enclosure rating
Cabinet: IP 54
Inspector I40: IP 67
VLR Backlight: IP 20
IVC-3D: IP 65
WTB12: IP 66, IP 67
Standards
2)
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Fixing
Cabinet and mounting frame mounting holes diameter: 8.7 mm
1)
Bounding box dimensions.
2)
Note that all electrical devices in system confi guration have individual EC Declaration of Conformity mark.
Ambient data
EMC
1)
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Ambient temperature, operation
0 °C ... +40 °C
Ambient temperature, storage
–20 °C ... +60 °C
Air humidity
85 %
1)
EMC for recommended cabinet assembly design is OK.
Ordering information
System design Model name Part no.
ID read: Inspector I40 and VLR Backlight
Tilt wheel inspections: 2x Inspector I40
Sorter cart height measurement: IVC-3D 50
Control system: Siemens S7 PLC
Aluminum mounting frame
MCL-2000 1053570
Detailed technical data
Features
Technology
2D / 3D inspections
2D inspections
Vision sensors and external LED back light illumination
3D inspections
Laser triangulation with IVC-3D smart camera
LED class
Risk group 1 (low risk, IEC62471 : 2006)
Laser class
Class II / 2M
Performance
Sorter speed
1.8 m/s
Resolution sorter cart height measurement
< 0.1 mm
Interfaces
Digital I/O
–
Ethernet
100 Mbit/s
Output data
csv, xls
Operator interface
MCL operator interface
Conguration interface
SOPAS and IVC-Studio for device conguration
Mechanics/electronics
Supply voltage
110/230 V AC ± 10 %, 50/60 Hz
Cabinet dimensions (H x W x D)
470 mm x 530 mm x 176 mm
Weight
21 kg
Mounting frame dimensions (L x W x H)
1)
485 mm x 720 mm x 190 mm
Enclosure rating
Cabinet: IP 54
Inspector I40: IP 67
VLR back light: IP 20
IVC-3D: IP 65
WTB12: IP 66, IP 67
Standards
2)
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Fixing
Cabinet and mounting frame mounting holes diameter: 8.7 mm
1)
Bounding box dimensions.
2)
Note that all electrical devices in system conguration have individual EC Declaration of Conformity mark.
Ambient data
Ambient temperature, operation
0 °C ... +40 °C
Ambient temperature, storage
–20 °C ... +60 °C
Air humidity
85 %
Ordering information
System design Model name Part no.
ID read: Inspector I40 and VLR back light
Tilt wheel inspections: 2x Inspector I40
Sorter cart height measurement: IVC-3D 50
MCL control system
Aluminum mounting frame
MCL-2000 1053570
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Dimensional drawings
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230
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440
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x5
x5
(9.06)
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(9.06)
(5.12)
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(0.59)
155
(6.1)
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(0.24)
(1.26)
All dimensions in mm (inch)
(18.5)
(17.32)
(15.75)
530
(20.87)
500
(16.69)
720
190
(28.35)
(7.48)
680
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120
485
(26.77)
(15.7)
(4.72)
(19.09)
All dimensions in mm (inch)
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Mounting holes 8.7 (0.34) mm (inch)
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Product description
The MCL system is the easy, power-
ful and reliable choice for automated,
on-demand maintenance inspections of
your sorter. This vision-based system is
easily installed onto your existing sorter
frame and works stand-alone, without
interfering with the sorter’s control
system. Using the MCL for daily mainte-
nance check inspections enables you to
quickly and easily detect any potential
problems with the guidance wheels or
the tilt wheels on your sorter. The MCL
system performs its inspections on the
sorter without stopping normal sorting
activity. This pro-active maintenance
check allows you to plan maintenance
work and to minimize unexpected and
uncontrolled emergency stops. This
results in a lower total maintenance cost
and a higher sorting throughput! The
maintenance needs of the sorter are
shown in an easy to understand way in
the operator interface and can also be
saved as CSV and Excel fi les on a PC for
further processing and analysis.
At a glance
• Vision-based system for sorter inspec-
tions
• On-demand inspection of sorter cart
components
• Non-intrusive: Inspections take place
during sorting activity
• Inspects at full sorter speed 1.8 m/s
• Resolution of sorter cart height posi-
tion < 0.1 mm
• Pre-confi gured software for the
inspections
• Maintenance report format: CSV and
Excel
Your benefi ts
• Increase sorter availability: Auto-
mated maintenance inspections
performed during normal sorting
activity, no need to stop sorter for an
inspection
• Decrease costly emergency stops:
Easy detection of sorter cart prob-
lems, Preventive maintenance can
take place before major problems oc-
cur, Minimize number of uncontrolled
production stops
• Decrease missorts: Correct shape of
tilt wheels prevent risk of missort due
to incorrect off-loading
• Minimize fi re hazards in a greasy envi-
ronment: Correct sorter cart height
ensures no sparks are generated due
to contact between sorter cart and
linear motors, Correct wheel shapes
minimize risk of overheated wheels
• Minimize power consumption of
sorter: Correct height position of
sorter carts ensures minimum power
consumption of sorter line
• Easy to generate, on-demand mainte-
nance report
Increase sorter uptime and make
maintenance easier
Additional information
Detailed technical data. . . . . . . . . . . E-7
Ordering information. . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7
Dimensional drawings . . . . . . . . . . . E-8
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Detailed technical data
Features
Technology
2D / 3D inspections
2D Inspections
Vision sensors and external LED-backlight illumination
3D Inspection
Laser triangulation with IVC-3D smart camera
LED class
Risk group 1 (low risk, IEC62471 : 2006)
Laser class
Class II / 2M
Performance
Sorter speed
1.8 m/s
Resolution sorter cart height measurement
< 0.1 mm
Interfaces
Digital I/O
-
Ethernet
100 Mbit/s
Output data
Csv, xls
Operator interface
MCL operator interface
Confi guration interface
SOPAS and IVC-Studio for device confi guration
Mechanics/electronics
Supply voltage
110/230 V AC ±10 %, 50/60 Hz
Cabinet dimensions (H x W x D)
470 mm x 530 mm x 176 mm
Weight
21 kg
Mounting frame dimensions (L x W x H)
1)
485 mm x 720 mm x 190 mm
Enclosure rating
Cabinet: IP 54
Inspector I40: IP 67
VLR Backlight: IP 20
IVC-3D: IP 65
WTB12: IP 66, IP 67
Standards
2)
-
Fixing
Cabinet and mounting frame mounting holes diameter: 8.7 mm
1)
Bounding box dimensions.
2)
Note that all electrical devices in system confi guration have individual EC Declaration of Conformity mark.
Ambient data
EMC
1)
-
Ambient temperature, operation
0 °C ... +40 °C
Ambient temperature, storage
–20 °C ... +60 °C
Air humidity
85 %
1)
EMC for recommended cabinet assembly design is OK.
Ordering information
System design Model name Part no.
ID read: Inspector I40 and VLR Backlight
Tilt wheel inspections: 2x Inspector I40
Sorter cart height measurement: IVC-3D 50
Control system: Siemens S7 PLC
Aluminum mounting frame
MCL-2000 1053570
System design
1
Inspector I40 x 2
Two Inspector vision sensors
check the two tilt wheels
of the sorter. Presence,
diameter and roundness are
inspected.
2
IVC-3D
The IVC-3D smart camera is
used for measuring the sorter
cart height above the induc-
tive linear motors. The height
is compared with a specied
reference value.
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Mounting frame
The mounting frame enables
fast and precise installation
of the MCL-2000 system onto
the sorter frame.
3
Inspector I40 + VLR back light
An Inspector vision sensor in
combination with a back light reads
the binary coded ID tag on each
sorter cart.
4
Photoelectric
sensor WTB12
The photoelectric sensor is
used for synchronizing the
start of the 3D camera and
vision sensors.
5
Cabinet
The enclosure cabinet powers
the devices and holds the
control system that commu-
nicates with the host PC and
external devices.
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