PLC Force Sensing Smart Linear Motor Demonstration
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The Orca Analog Interface allows bidirectional 4-20mA current loop and digital triggers to be used to interface with common PLC hardware. The Orca's integrated an on-board kinematics controller can be programmed to perform complex actions with simple triggers, in this example an Allen-Bradley Micro820 is used to demonstrate bi-directional communication and commanding of the Orca Series Linear Motor.
Orca Series Linear motors are inherently force sensing and highly accurate. We have put together a demonstration that allows the user to see how the motor uses the PLC and Orca Analog Interface to sense resistance from objects in its path.
Find us at Automate 2023 at booth 7009 to see the demonstration in person.
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This demo, which will be on display at Automate 2023, shows the accuracy of the Orca series motors' sensors. The demo features two motors which are connected to a tablet running a GUI that we've made with our Iris SDK and Iris Controls. The first motor demonstrates the accuracy of the position sensors. Using the tablet, a user can command a position to the motor which will be read back onto the GUI. This can be compared to the reading of the calipers which are mounted to the motor. The second motor demonstrates the accuracy of the force sensors. A user can place one of a set of calibrated weights on the motor. The GUI will read back the weight that the motor is sensing. Each motor is only connected to the power supply and to the tablet via USB. Come visit us at booth 7009 at Automate 2023 to see this demo in action for yourself.
[Force sensing and onboard kinematics with orca series motors. OAI interfaces between current loop signal and Orca. OAI sends position and force feedback to PLC. Going to Automate 2023? Book a product demo today. Booth 7009, May 22-25 2023, Detroit Michigan.]
The YouTube video titled "PLC Force Sensing Smart Linear Motor Demonstration" is a detailed demonstration of the force sensing and onboard kinematic motion capabilities of the Orca series motors developed by Iris Dynamics. The video is 1 minute and 43 seconds long and was published on May 13, 2023.
The demonstration features the Orca Analog Interface, which bi-directionally interfaces between a 4 to 20 milliamp current loop signal and the Orca motor. An Allen Bradley micro 820 PLC is used to send a trigger signal to the Orca Analog Interface. When the motor receives this message, it triggers a kinematic motion stored directly on the motor. The shaft of the motor then lowers to a target position as indicated by the kinematic motion. The force required to move the shaft is passed back to the PLC. If the force required exceeds the PLC's overforce threshold, a home signal is sent, commanding the motor to return to its home position. This overforce threshold is configurable, allowing for different levels of force.
The video demonstrates two configurations of the overforce threshold. In one configuration, the threshold is high enough that the shaft will squish a stress ball. In the other configuration, the threshold is low enough that it won't crush an egg. This demonstration shows the precision and versatility of the Orca series motors.
The transcript of the video provides a detailed explanation of the demonstration, including the functionality of the Orca Analog Interface and the PLC, the process of triggering a kinematic motion, and the concept of the overforce threshold.