Resolving Hose-Coupling's Errors in Systems of Fluidized Pneumatic-Transport via RFID Technology with IO-Link Connectivity
Bulk-handling systems are highly dependent on pneumatic conveying systems for transporting fluidized materials. Pneumatic conveyors are ideal for fast and reliable transporting large volumes. A pipe from each source in coupling stations enters the bottom of the station, where it connects. Quick-release tubes, manually connected to the respective outlets, feed materials to machines. Human faults cause the hose to be connected to the wrong outlet. So, we need an industry-standard interface to avoid this matter.
What is the solution?
IO-Link-enabled high-frequency (HF) read-write modules (RWMs) and RFID tags are ideal for this application.
Where are they mounted?
The IO-Link-enabled RWM: on each outlet pipe
The RFID tag: integrally within each hose coupling
How do they work?
Each IO-Link-enabled RWM is connected to a control system through two industry-standard 8-way IO-Link master hubs.
An RFID tag detects the hose, letting the outlet/hose combination be verified at connection time. Furthermore, empty caps convey unique RFID tags to admit that unused outlets are capped.
With data-transfer speeds up to 38.4 kbaud, these sensors offer data in real-time. They send an instant alarm if a connection error occurs.
The operating modes of IO-Link RWMs:
IO-Link RWMs can be configurable to work in two switchable modes: IO-Link and standard I/O mode.
How do they work?
Each IO-Link-enabled RWM is connected to a control system through two industry-standard 8-way IO-Link master hubs.
An RFID tag detects the hose, letting the outlet/hose combination be verified at connection time. Furthermore, empty caps convey unique RFID tags to admit that unused outlets are capped.
With data-transfer speeds up to 38.4 kbaud, these sensors offer data in real-time. They send an instant alarm if a connection error occurs.
The operating modes of IO-Link RWMs:
IO-Link RWMs can be configurable to work in two switchable modes: IO-Link and standard I/O mode.
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