Different Speeds for Different Formats [PickMaster 5]

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1

The way PM is set up, you can select a speed for each product, but not each format. I am looking to have where one format of Product A moves at Xmm/s and another format of Product A moves at Ymm/s.

I know I can make a new product for the format 3 and 5, but is there an easier way to do this?

2

Hi John,

Yes, that is the easiest way.

The only option is to go into the Rapid code and filter on the Op.FormatId (pm_operationdata). If it is the right Id, you override the speed.

/Mats

3

Mats-

It looks like the filtering would be easier, so I do not have to worry about changing the product I/O from the PLC every other pick .

I assume this would go in the operate procedure? I have tried the below and get a system error.

VAR num formatid;

While PmGetOperation WorkArea, Op;
If formatid = 3 THEN
Act.Speed:=v600;

4

Hi Johan,

You need to do like this:
IF Op.FormatId = 3 THEN

//Jesper

5

…and in addition you need to check that you are aiming to the outfeeder

Like:
VAR string sWAName;
VAR num nOut1WANameFound;

sWAName := PmGetWaName (WorkArea);
!String match with the given workarea name in PM
nOut1WANameFound := StrMatch(sWAName, 1, “OutFeeder1”);
IF Op.FormatId = 3 AND nOut1WANameFound = 1 THEN

6

Thanks!

7

This is what I have been trying (there are multiple products with format 3, so I was trying to use the height to filter).

Does not seem to slow the format 3.

!!!SLOWS THE MOVE FOR THREE PICKS
IF Op.FormatId = 3 AND nPallet1Found = 1 AND nProductHeight > 200 AND nProductHeight < 250 THEN
Act.Speed:=v600;
ENDIF

8

Hi John

There should only be one format with the ID 3.
Check the ID in the format dialog: