Customer magazine "Contact". 2012
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Customer magazine "Contact". 2012
THE TECHNICAL AND CUSTOMER MAGAZINE 2012 — A year full of highlights Exciting tasks await the newly formed management team. Bar code readers — make no compromises when it comes to modularity The BCL 300i modular bar code reader sets new standards in flexibility and cost effectiveness. Edition No. 08 04/12 Page 02 Editorial The year 2012 and the change in company management In the public perception, the turmoil of the sovereign debt crisis drowns out reporting of positive developments on the consumer and capital goods markets. The mechanical engineering markets in the USA have picked up steam; in China and India the demand for mechanical engineering components continues to grow. In Germany, the mechanical engineering sector has made a brilliant recovery from a serious crisis and has nearly returned to its old market volume. This unbridled growth calmed somewhat in the second half of 2011, giving companies time to catch their breath. From today’s perspective, we expect that this “rest phase” will end by the middle of 2012 and that growth will resume. Contents 04 Bar code readers—make no compromises when it comes to modularity The BCL 300ii series of bar code readers 05 Detection tasks efficiently solved Mr. Karsten Just, my colleague on the management team, led our management organization and expanded it significantly. Mr. Just has left our company and will be assuming an executive position with a large, well-known automation specialist in the second quarter. All of us at Leuze electronic thank him for his outstanding work and wish him much success in his new role. LPS, LES and LRS Light Section Sensors 06 Smart installation of photoelectric sensors The new 318B Series 07 Set in place, connect—done! Modular muting system solutions 08 Sensor solutions for your applications Product highlights 10 Mega logisitics at high speed Gigantic luggage logistics at the fastest hub airport in the world 12 Safely switched vehicle assembly Safety sensors on PROFIsafe basis at MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik in Graz 14 Error rate nearly zero Automated screw logistics at Reyher We succeeded in recruiting Dr. Matthias Kirchherr as the successor to Mr. Just. Dr. Kirchherr has many years of experience in business management in the automation technology industry. With his extensive market- and methodology knowledge in the development and leadership of sales organizations, he was an ideal choice for us. The entire Leuze team is pleased to have him on board and wishes him every success in his new duties. The year 2012 will be a “logistics” year. With the BCL 300i bar code reader and the AMS 300i laser distance measurement system, we have positioned new highlight products on the market in which we have integrated the user knowledge of our customers and service staff. Both offer functions not available in any device on the market that can be so quickly and easily integrated in a machine structure. Just as you would expect from the “sensor people”. 16 Gentle and efficient handling of thirst quenchers Mineral water being transported from filling to palletizing with Schaefer systems 18 Welcome to Brazil! Interview with Mr. Edimilson Mario, Managing Director of our subsidiary in São Paulo, Brazil Dr. Harald Grübel Managing Director Page 03 “Working together as an international team” A discussion with Dr. Matthias Kirchherr, the new managing director of Leuze electronic GmbH & Co. KG. . contact Dr. Kirchherr, You have been the managing director of Leuze electronic since mid-February 2012. What are your first impressions of the “sensor people”? . I have long been aware of Leuze electronic as an agile and customer-oriented company that possesses good technology know-how. These impressions have been confirmed. I am very impressed with what has been achieved up to now and with Leuze electronic’s successes of the past years. Dr. Kirchherr . contact So, you have been involved with Leuze electronic in the past? . Yes, I actually did have contact with customers from our target industries of conveyor and storage systems, packaging technology, and mounting and handling technology. Dr. Kirchherr Manufacturing Engineering and Automation. I then gathered experiences in various sales and management functions in drive and automation technology. Particularly exciting for me was working together with international project teams, especially when it involved supporting larger customers. . contact Are you able to utilize your collected experiences in your new duties at Leuze electronic in a special way? . In the coming years, Leuze electronic will, above all, orient itself more internationally, more intensively support know-how transfer, and win and support large customers in a more targeted manner. This can only succeed if we work together as an international team. I would like to make my contribution in these areas. Dr. Kirchherr . contact What do you see as your goals and the joint goals in the company? . We have good prospects for the future and are pursuing a clear strategy. This certainly includes focusing on industries, offering more solutions and international expansion—particularly in the growth markets of India and China—but also winning more international customers. Of course, this also includes a Dr. Kirchherr . contact When you speak of prior duties: where were your areas of focus? . After completing my mechanical engineering studies in Stuttgart in 1987, I initially worked as a research assistant at the Fraunhofer Institute for Dr. Kirchherr continued expansion of our product portfolio and the penetration of key markets. . contact What characteristics of the ‘sensor people’ will contribute most significantly to the realization of these ambitious goals? . Above all, a good understanding of our customers’ problems, from the technology to the processes and their challenges. But also a close cooperation between all areas of the company with the common goal of winning satisfied and successful customers. Team spirit and dynamism are the characteristics of our employees that we need. Dr. Kirchherr . contact How do you spend your free time? . Having grown up in the same area where I now live with my wife and two daughters, aged 14 and 16, I am closely linked to nature. Thus, you are likely to find me running, bicycle riding or climbing. Dr. Kirchherr Thank you for the interview. Page 04 Bar code readers — make no compromises when it comes to modularity m o d u la r or so lut ion s ind ivid ua l se ns The bar code readers of the BCL 300i series set new standards in equipment options. Pallet ID Container identification with variable heights The modular concept of the new BCL 300i bar code readers enables users to select optimally-suited equipment features, thereby making use of highly flexible and economical solutions. The compact design of the BCL 300i allows the device to be placed close to the transport system. Four optionally heatable optics (high, medium, low and ultra low density) with high depth of field and large opening angles guarantee reliable detection, especially for wide transport systems. Deflection mirror and oscillating mirror models as well as full code reconstruction technology (full CRT) for reading damaged or soiled codes also increase flexibility. The connection technology does not leave anything to be desired—terminals are even available in the device hood if required. The devices can be used as Ethernet switches. Configuration is done in the fieldbus directly via the control or outside the fieldbus through the integrated webConfig via USB or Ethernet. Tray identification Optics / read fields Container identification High Density (N) Medium Density (M) Low Density (F) Ultra Low Density (L) Display elements Graphical display LED display Scanner Oscillating mirror Deflection mirror Front scanner Line scanner Raster scanner Container identification from the side Options Heating Mounting systems Container identification with autoReflAct Interfaces Connection technology Modular connector hood Modular terminal hood Modular terminal box Connection cable PROFIBUS PROFINET Ethernet TCP/IP multiNet RS 232 / 422 / 485 Page 05 Detection tasks efficiently solved New LES 36 light section sensor for simultaneously capturing geometry and position data With the LES 36, Leuze electronic now makes possible the simultaneous measurement of an object’s height, width and position with just one sensor. Previously, two sensor pairs and complex software programming were typically necessary to accomplish this. Now, just a single LES 36 Line Edge Sensor suffices. This sensor does not operate using individual light spots. Instead, it projects a light beam by means of laser line lighting. Both the laser as well as the receiver are housed in a compact, easy-to-install unit. With the LES 36, the user has in his or her hands a balanced system for object measurement in the millimeter range. It offers an exceptionally large measurement range extending up to 800 mm in depth and up to 600 mm in width. Four measurement windows and 16, predefined, freely configurable inspection tasks facilitate flexible customization to applications without complicated programming. The preprocessed measurement values are output directly in millimeters via Ethernet, PROFIBUS or analog interface. Our LPS, LES and LRS light section sensor family— unrivaled in cost-effectiveness! Discover new, economical solutions for your application needs with proven light section sensor technology. Everywhere objects must be measured in three dimensions or detected in a larger area, our light section sensors offer a cost-effective alternative to complex multi-sensor systems. At home in all dimensions. This wide, this tall. Present or not present. LPS Line Profile Sensor LES Line Edge Sensor LRS Line Range Sensor Position, contour and volume Determination of the position of Scanning object detection on measurement of moving or static objects via their edges a laser line, e.g. for multiple track objects Determination of width, height and transport Creation of 3D data via encoder diameter Presence and absence monitoring connection, independent of speed Web edge control in up to 16 windows Measurement range: 200 – 800 mm Measurement range: 200 – 800 mm Detection area: 200 – 800 mm Resolution: 1 – 3 mm Resolution: 2 – 5 mm Resolution: 2 – 10 mm Minimum object size: 2 – 6 mm Page 06 Smart installation of photoelectric sensors The new 318B series is the economical alternative when you simply need a photoelectric sensor. With the “omni-mount” from Leuze electronic, photoelectric sensors can be mounted and adjusted quicker and more easily. The new 318B series is not only the easiest and most economical alternative when you need a photoelectric sensor for your application. It will also win you over with its patented “omni-mount” fastening concept. Thanks to its specially-developed mounting nuts, it is a clever mounting concept and an easy fine adjustment feature in one—and it doesn’t cost a cent more. One device—many advantages. Robust plastic housing in IP 67 for use in difficult industrial conditions. 2 complementary switching outputs for light/dark switching operation. Highly visible yellow/green status displays for operation, signal and performance reserve. Flus h mo untin Patented, flexible omni-mount fastening g concept for easy mounting and alignment. A2LS active suppression of extraneous light for low susceptibility to ambient and stray light. Easy alignment with the highly visible brightVision® light spot. Large operating temperature range from –40 °C to +60 °C. Standard mounting Object detection Fine adjustment Wood plate detection Page 07 Set in place, connect — done! m o d u la r or so lut ion s ind ivid ua l se ns Flexibly choose modular muting system solutions and mount them quickly and easily System manufacturers wishing to implement access guarding with muting are often confronted with the problem that numerous individual components need to be selected, ordered, installed and matched to one another. All this is much quicker and easier with the versatile, pre-mounted Light Beam Safety Device systems from the Leuze electronic modular system set. access guarding with muting: the modular system set. An MLD type Multiple Light Beam Safety Device with integrated muting function was used as the central element in a new UDC Device Column. Great importance was attached to high availability and freedom from interference, meaning adjustment of the system to the safety technology is not necessary. With its spring-mounted foot, the UDC Device Column enables easy and free-standing mounting with automatic resetting after mechanical impacts. All cables are protected under neutral-colored covers and laid so they are not visible. The Light Beam Safety Device Sets therefore fulfill the requirements for a modern, appealing and robust system design. All in one Access guarding with optical protective devices with muting function consists of numerous components that must be electrically and mechanically harmonized with one another to guarantee both safety and availability. Problem areas With such protective devices, this is accomplished by ordering various components—in some cases, even from different suppliers—and then, with great effort, connecting them to create a safety system. That’s why it can be difficult to select the right components as early as in the planning phase of a system. In addition, it is often not until work begins at the setup site that the installation, alignment and commissioning of a muting system are determined to be critical. Task All of this prompted us to develop an improved universal concept for Solution With the new MLDSET Light Beam Safety Device Sets, Leuze electronic provides wellthought-through solutions that incorporate these requirements. With MLDSET, access guarding based on 2- or 3-beam transceiver systems with 2- and 4-sensor muting can be implemented more quickly, easily and consequently more cost-effectively. Alongside the Multiple Light Beam Safety Device with integrated muting indicator, they also contain the Deflecting Mirror and the new UDC Device Column which the pre-aligned Muting Sensor Sets can be screwed on in any way or connected easily to the MLD Light Beam Safety Device via an internal local connection box. These Muting Sensor Sets are lateral, pre-mounted and aligned mounting arms that have been equipped with muting Light Beam Devices from the Leuze electronic 25B series. The Light Beam Safety Device Set with all its components can be ordered by specifying just a single part no.—instead of many individual items. This simplifies the ordering process and everything needed arrives on the same day—premounted and ready for use. If desired, all components contained in the modular system can be combined in any way. This means a flexible and individual solution can be found for nearly any application. Page 08 Sensor solutions for your applications Muting Sensor Sets Set-AC Photoelectric Sensors 5 Series Sets with pre-mounted sensors for quick and simple muting installation Powerful and sturdy photoelectric sensor for restricted installation situations Set variants for 2 and 4 sensor muting (parallel, sequential) Pre-mounted and aligned muting sensors with complete configuration Ready-to-use design facilitates mounting Immediately ready for operation through optimal mechanical and electrical calibration High performance reserve enables reliable detection even in extreme situations and reduces the risk of a system standstill Simple alignment by means of optimized beam geometry Transmitter deactivation for testing and networking Simple mounting by means of metal threaded sleeves integrated in the housing RFID UHF read/write systems Bar Code Reader BCL 5xxi RFID solutions for an economically attractive, practical solution in industrial environments Simple handling and wide variety of integrated fieldbus interfaces Time-optimized writing to the transponder while moving past through pre-transmission of the data to the write unit Integrated fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet connectivity: PROFIBUS, ProfiNet, Ethernet and multiNet Maximum connectivity with all common interfaces and fieldbus systems Code-Fragment-Technologie (CRT): enables identification of soiled or damaged codes Depending on the system requirements, systems with different ranges and frequencies can be chosen from High depth of field and large opening angle: For wide transport systems Page 09 Sensor solutions for your applications Smart Camera Family LSIS 400i Programmable Safety Controllers MSI 200 Flexible, high-performance and easy-to-operate smart camera for many applications Simple and convenient monitoring of up to 140 safe inputs Safe object detection—test for presence, completeness, type, position and orientation Up to 10 safe connectable MSI-EM I/O extensions modules Omnidirectional reading of printed and directly marked 1D- and 2D-codes Transfers diagnostic data to the PLC via optional MSI-FB fieldbus modules Compact device with electronic focus adjustment and integrated illumination (white, infrared or color) Screw terminal blocks or springcage terminal blocks, freely interchangeable Flexible C-mount models by free choice of lens focal length and external illumination Forked Sensors (I)GSU 14C Mounting solutions for sensors Intelligent fastening concepts Precise detection of labels or reliable detection of splices Installation systems and protective covers— Install quickly and protect reliably Detection of paper, transparent and metallic labels at conveyor speeds of up to 4 m/s Simple adjustment via teach-in by pressing a button or remote calibration Detection of splices in paper or plastic webs at conveyor speeds of up to 40 m/s Universal sensor fastening on rods Precisely align sensor in all three planes and secure Sturdy metal cover protects the sensor Sensor is aligned and secured independent of the protective cover (easily accessed) Page 10 Mega logisitics at high speed Gigantic luggage logistics at the fastest hub airport in the world have been equipped with Leuze electronic sensors The luggage logistics for check-in and transfer luggage at the Frankfurt Airport is a highly complex system that spans the airport. Readers from Leuze electronic on the branches of the transport systems contribute significantly to the passengers’ luggage reaching its destination quickly and reliably. The luggage conveyor system (LCS) is at the heart of luggage handling at the Frankfurt Airport. Fraport AG, the operating company of the Frankfurt Airport international air traffic hub, guarantees connection times of a minimum of 45 minutes in which the transfer luggage is unloaded, sorted, transported and reloaded. In this time span, multi-stage automatic luggage screening is performed. With the short connecting times for passengers and luggage, the gigantic Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is one of the fastest hub airports in the world. When you consider that an arriving flight contains passengers for up to 85 connecting flights, it really is a one-of-a-kind logistical achievement to uphold the minimum connection time for all simultaneous connections spread throughout the entire airport (Figure 1). High reliability with Leuze electronic sensors The highly complex logistic system is a high-speed sorting center which manages up to 120,000 pieces of luggage a day at peak times—even with all the security regulations. “Thousands of sensors control the branches of the currently over 77 kilometer-long transport system to bring suitcases and bags between Terminal 1 and 2 as well as the airport ramp station to their destinations,” reports Regner, Graduate Engineer at Fraport AG. With the newest version of the KA 973 readers from Leuze electronic (Figures 2+3), he works on optimizing the reliability rate which, with an impressive 99.83%, has already almost reached 100%. The readers are part of a sophisticated container recognition system and consist of three PRK 3B Reflection Light Beam Devices with polarization filters and an additional HRTR 3B reflection light scanner with background suppression. Reading binary code at high speeds Figure 1: Fail-safe container detection with Leuze electronic sensors in the high-speed logistics system at the Frankfurt Airport. With their technical specifications, such as the switching frequency or required light-spot size, the retro-reflective photoelectric sensors from Leuze electronic meet the requirements for high-speed container recognition. A total of 18,000 containers are constantly in circulation. Affixed to the side of each container is an encoding strip which contains a binary code over a length of Page 11 Figure 3: Read stations from Leuze electronic regulate the branches in the conveyor paths of the luggage conveyor system at the Frankfurt Airport. Figure 2: On the back of the read stations, operating states such as voltage supply, warning signal, pre-clock signal, clock signal, and info signal are displayed via LED. 780 mm. Their reflection fields are 20 mm (high signal) and the dark fields (low signal) in-between are Figure 4: In some areas, containers move at speeds of up to 10 m/s. 18 mm wide. If these are put into the context of the conveyor speeds (Figure 4), immense reading Leuze electronic is 1,000 Hz—this even when damage or soiling is frequencies result. requirement is therefore fulfilled. present. “The new readers with “In some areas, such as through Even in regard to the required polarization filter Light Beam long, straight tunnel paths, the light-spot size as well as the Devices and light scanners from containers move at speeds of 5 m/s, compact design, the PRK 3B is Leuze electronic contribute sometimes even at 10 m/s test optimal. Franz Regner specified significantly to that fact that we speeds,” states Regner. Because a size of 5 to 6 mm so that the can successfully manage the most the speeds are reduced for changes respective contact surface is intensive hub luggage handling in direction due to the enormous covered to the greatest possible system worldwide,” sums up centrifugal forces, the reading locaextent to ensure reliable detection Franz Regner. tions with the Leuze electronic sensors are designed for 5 m/s. Mathematically, Extensive sensor competence for you 4 milliseconds remain for reading ROD 4plus LPS 36 a bit at 5 m/s. The Area scanning light section sensors switching frequendistance sensor cy of the PRK 3B Reflection Light Beam Devices from MSPi systems Modular scanner portals Page 12 Safely switched vehicle assembly Safety sensors on PROFIsafe basis at MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik in Graz The flexible, advanced production systems at MAGNA STEYR in Graz are characterized by robots in assembly cells which practically work hand in hand with their human colleagues. Safety at work is the top priority here. System manufacturer EBZ has created a perfect safety concept based on PROFIsafe with safety sensors from Leuze electronic for the construction of Peugeot RCZ vehicle bodies. MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KG, located in Graz, with its Engineering and Vehicle Contract Manufacturing divisions, belongs to the MAGNA STEYR Group and thereby to one of the largest and most highly diversified automotive suppliers in the world. OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and VMs (Vehicle Manufacturers) provide solutions for a wide range Figure 1: Insertion of vehicle body parts into the holders of the robot cells is done manually. This is why the access area has to be reliably protected in both vertical and horizontal directions. To the left, the COMPACTplus Safety Light Curtain from Leuze electronic. Figure 2: During rear floor assembly of the RCZ, the robot cell with movable carriage is protected by the COMPACTplus Safety Light Curtain on the sides and ROTOSCAN RS4 Safety Laser Scanners from Leuze electronic on the floor horizontally and vertically from above. of services with highly-flexible development and manufacturing strategies—from sub-systems such as door modules, tank or roof systems to the entire vehicle, from small series to peak load coverage and high-volume production. The flexible production lines allow MAGNA STEYR to manufacture several different types of vehicles in one line. This not only requires that personal, but also robots and tools, are highly adaptable. The combination of manual activities with automated processes creates a spatially close working area for humans and machines which demands a very sophisticated safety concept (Figure 1). A typical area in which robots work almost hand in hand with their human colleagues in assembly cells is the manufacture of vehicle bodies, or more specifically, the construction of the Peugeot RCZ sport coupé. “The Peugeot RCZ is the first entire vehicle that PSA Peugeot Citroën has assigned to MAGNA STEYR,” explains Raimund Linortner from the System Project Management department in Graz. Page 13 Figure 3: Side wall assembly of the Peugeot RCZ sport coupé at MAGNA STEYR, during which the left and right car wings are placed at the ready by an employee, makes the need for a safe access system very clear. Safety in the assembly cell feeding-in area In total, there are 23 industrial robots linked to one another in this production section. They handle in a highly dynamic manner vehicle body parts and welding tools. There are also 16 insertion points where employees enter the robot working areas in order to place new components into the system. In each of these points, it must be ensured that no person or object can enter the area while the robots are working. “In addition, no one can be in one of these areas when, after new components have been fed in, the assembly cell has been re-enabled,” adds Josef Kollmann from EBZ SysTec GmbH, Ravensburg. The project leader responsible for the electronics of the assembly system belongs to the EBZ Group team which, as a service provider in the vehicle body construction sector, executes all work from the development of components to the commissioning and optimization of the system. Both requirements set are fulfilled by the combination of COMPACTplus Safety Light Curtains and ROTOSCAN RS4 Safety Laser Scanners from Leuze electronic (Figure 2). While the COMPACTplus Light Curtains protect the vertical access area, meaning disabling the respective system when the Safety Light Curtain is crossed, the ROTOSCAN RS4 Laser Scanners guard the so-called steppingbehind area. The Safety Laser Scanners are area scanners. This type 3 electro-sensitive protective equipment reliably detects bodies, legs, arms or hands in protected field contours which can be configured in any dimensions (Figure 3). PROFIsafe in connection Curtains and the ROTOSCAN RS4 Safety Laser Scanners feature an integrated PROFIBUS DP connector unit. The functional extension of PROFIsafe enables the entire operation of non-safe standard automation devices and safety devices on the PROFIBUS DP. “We do not need separate terminal boxes for the Leuze electronic safety sensors. They are directly connected to the bus,” Kollmann is happy to say. The PROFIsafe sensors do not require any modifications in the existing hardware components and can be integrated easily into existing systems. The PROFIsafe communication standard presents a considerable potential for savings due to wiring and the diversity of parts; furthermore, it offers the advantage of retrofitability, which then helps create the flexibility demanded at MAGNA STEYR. This may be interesting to you as well SOLID-4E Safety Light Curtains MSI 100/200 Programmable Safety Controllers What Kollmann particularly emphasizes is the application profile. Both the COMPACTplus Safety Light MLD 500 Multiple Light Beam Safety Devices Page 14 Error rate nearly zero Sensors for error-free, automated screw logistics at Reyher Figure 1: Warehousing and removal in one of three high-bay warehouses for pallets. Reyher is one of the largest trading firms for innovative connecting components and mounting technology. Klaus Mundt, head of technology at Reyher, has for many years now consistently utilized sensors from Leuze electronic in Reyher’s highly-automated logistics. This is also true of their newest project at present, that is again being carried out in cooperation with plant automation firm U.C.S Industrieelektronik. “Automation makes our processes more efficient and error-free,” stresses Klaus Mundt, who gauges performance of automated screw logistics with regard to material handling based on quickness, delivery flexibility, delivery quality and the absence of errors. With regard to the issue of absence of errors, Klaus Mundt also explains why he prefers the sensors from Leuze electronic in the various storage and logistics areas (Figures 1+2): “Delivering more than 15,000 different products each day means moving over 15,000 containers, boxes or pallets—often many times. To identify these, we work with roughly 100 bar code readers. Manufacturers usually offer such devices with a very high error resistance. Yet, even with an error rate that appears to be quite low—two percent, for instance—this means that there would still be several hundred faulty packages in transit each day. With bar code readers from Leuze electronic, our rate of erroneous readings is nearly zero”. These devices are stationary installed bar code readers (e.g., BCL 34, Figure 3) and bar code positioning systems (BPS). “We use the latter along with other systems from Leuze electronic; for example, AMS laser distance measurement systems, for the precise positioning of high-bay storage devices,” adds Thomas Ludwig, the responsible project manager from U.C.S. Industrieelektronik GmbH. The innovative partner for system control and automation, located in Wedel/Holstein, Germany, implements the warehouse and logistics automation for Reyher. Optimized compressor workplaces Throughout the entire Reyher logistics center, the picking of the customer orders is handled based on 60,000 pallets and 120,000 container locations in three storage areas (Figure 4). Here, customer orders, possibly with multiple containers from different storage areas, are merged into so-called sorters. From there, the collected containers go to “compressor workplaces” where the products are manually repacked into their final shipment packaging. During the course of the capacity expansion in hall 12, with a workspace of 7,500 m2, the section of Figure 2: Container handling technology in the package shipping area. Page 15 the shipping area performed with Kanban containers was separated and recreated. What is essential in conjunction with this is that the empty Kanban containers are supplied automatically and at the right time to the compressor workplaces via three respective pallet storage spaces. Provision of fully-automatic Kanban containers from the shelves is handled by two high-bay storage devices. They travel over a 60 meter long track— equipped with a bar code positioning system from Leuze electronic. AMS laser distance measurement systems from Leuze electronic are used for the exact positioning Figure 3: Bar code reading with BCL 34 and contour inspections with photoelectric sensor of the 46 series in goods receiving. Figure 4: Workplace in the container picking area. of high-bay storage devices and optical, high-performance data transmission systems (DDLS) from Leuze are employed for flexible data transmission from the moving vehicles. Matched safety components within a set As the pallets with the empty Kanban containers are supplied directly to the compressor workplaces, and therefore moving components automatically arrive directly in the workplaces, these must be protected with the appropriate safety devices. With the muting function, the pallets with the containers can travel out of the areas protected by light barriers without triggering a switching signal when traversing a light barrier protected field. “Together with all of the sensor tasks in logistics automation, at Reyher we have also implemented the muting applications quickly, simply and economically in this way, with CPSET Light Beam Safety Device Sets and top-quality and reliable optoelectronics from Leuze electronic— ergo everything from a single source,” notes U.C.S. project manager Thomas Ludwig with satisfaction. You have the application—we have the right sensor IT 1300g Hand-held readers for bar codes HRTR 25B Diffuse reflection light scanner with background suppression MLD 500 Multiple Light Beam Safety Devices with integrated muting Page 16 Gentle and efficient handling of thirst quenchers Mineral water being transported from filling to palletizing with Schaefer systems and Leuze electronic sensors BUQ is one of the leading producers of mineral water in Germany and primarily supplies discount stores. In several filling systems for mineral water and soft drinks, containers are transported, grouped and palletized in a particularly economic manner with Schaefer systems in Baruth (Figure 1). Extraordinary mechanics, also regarding the Schaefer pallet transport system, is complemented by the excellent sensor systems from Leuze electronic. Schaefer has trusted the reliability of Leuze electronic products for many years. A particular advantage for the installation in Baruth was that everything needed was found in the product range of the “sensor people” from Water from Baruth Owen—from In 1994, a spring was drilled in scanners (in Baruth, south of Berlin, and a metal/plastic filling system was built. Since this housing) to system was started up, mineral water has bubbled out of the light barriers spring which is not only sold as and complete such, but is also used in carbonsystems as well ated soft drinks. Back then, as sensors with disposable glass bottles were special funcfilled; starting at the beginning of 2000, Brandenburger tions, e.g. senUrstromquelle (BUQ) GmbH sitivity adjustchanged to PET bottles. These are ment and quick predominantly sold by German, alignment. The but also Austrian and French, high functional discount stores under different brand names, for example as reliability of Brandenburger Urstromquelle or sensors for Baruther Johannesbrunnen. depolarizing media is an additional benefit; after all, seethrough PET bottles, clear liquids and transparent foils are part of Figure 1: Schaefer system with Light Beam Device Sets. everyday operations. Leuze electronic sensors fulfill these requirements easily (Figure 2). A special feature in the area of safety at work are the new MLD complete systems with Multiple Light Beam Safety Devices from the MLD 500 series. They allow access guarding systems with muting to be built in the shortest possible time. An MLD complete system contains a safety sensor with muting indicator in addition to Device Columns, Deflecting Mirrors, Muting Mounting Systems, muting Light Beam Devices, reflectors, terminal boxes, cabling accessories and the MSI-RM2 Safety Relay—all in one set, pre-mounted in accordance with requirements (Figure 3). Thanks to the industry-standard M12 plug and pre-configuration, the components can nearly be installed completely via Plug & Play. This allows optimal fulfillment of the demands on short start-up times, simplifies mounting and reduces costs. Figure 2: Sensors during pallet transfer. The conveyor systems from Schaefer begin after the filling system and the following shrink packer with the so-called handle applicator—the device that applies the practical carrying straps to the Page 17 containers wrapped in foil. Thomas Weber, head of control technology at Schaefer, highlights the importance of the sensor systems used: “Both in the container transport and distortion monitoring systems, the Leuze electronic sensor systems have proven themselves without a doubt.” This is why the sensors from this manufacturer are found throughout the entire system to fulfill detection, measuring, positioning and safety at work tasks (Figure 4). All scanners and Reflection Light Beam Devices in the conveyor line ensure that the signals necessary for a smooth material flow which can be set reliably are created. State-oriented, Profibus-based control technology guarantees Still more sensor solutions for you LPS 36 light section sensors LSIS 4xxi Smart Camera Series KONTURflex Vario B Measuring and switching light curtains optimal operation, i.e. impactfree transport and gentle buffering with the highest possible product and transport stability. In addition, the layer formation process is becoming increasingly dynamic, yet it remains just as precise. Therefore, the sensors that are used must meet these requirements. At Schaefer, the functionality and reliability of the products from Leuze electronic have proven themselves time and time again. PatternBUILDER and RoboTURN together with the MultiROB highS palletizing robot create a logical concept for palletizing with simple interfaces to foreign systems. As soon as the containers enter the RoboTURN machine area, parallel process steps are performed in MultiROB highS. A special handling device, the so-called cardboard swivel machine, supplies stacked cartons in the machine for the surface and intermediate layers in a manner optimal for the required processes and stacks them in layers. Michael Koch, head of construction at Schaefer, had this to say about the complete solution: “We achieve high performance with our systems in a small amount of space, meaning we provide high performance density at good energy efficiency. A few years ago, two machines were necessary to manage this performance requirement. Now this performance is accomplished with just one machine. This means that customers have more valuable space Figure 3: Complete systems contain all components—including displays and control units with reset buttons (on fence). Figure 4: Pallets before driving to the rotary table. available to them.” The equipment of the Baruth system with sensors from Leuze electronic is the guarantee for high system availability since the combination of the robust machine construction from Schaefer and the sensor technology from Leuze electronic creates the optimum technical solution. Page 18 Welcome to Bra zil! Edimilson Mario is managing director of our subsidiary in Brazil. Born in São Paulo and with many years of experience in the electronics industry, he knows the rapidly growing machine market back to front. Naturally, he can also best tell us what we can’t miss on our next visit to Brazil. . contact Could you please briefly introduce yourself to our readers and tell us how you came to Leuze electronic? . Bom dia! I was born in Mario São Paulo in 1965 and earned my degree in electronics engineering at the FEI engineering school in the city of São Bernardo do Campo in 1987. I completed my practical training in the Passive Components division of Siemens Brazil. In 1995 I decided to try my luck with a new start outside of the electronics industry and joined Norton, an abrasives manufacturer which belongs to Saint-Gobain Abrasives, as a marketing manager. This turned out to be a very good decision, as I was able to learn a great deal there about sales, marketing and distribution strategies. In 1997 “home sickness” drove me back to the electronics industry to the newly founded Brazilian subsidiary of the German company HARTING. For me, this was an opportunity to be involved with the establishment of a company right from the start. In 2009 I switched to Leuze electronic Brazil, where I have since felt quite at home. . contact How has Leuze electronic developed in Brazil until now? . Leuze electronic Brazil was established in 1994. From São Paulo, we, along with the regional managers in Porto Alegre and Campinas, support an evergrowing distribution network that covers even distant places such as Manaus or the rain forest region at the border to Argentina in southern South America. We have established a very efficient supply chain with the advantage of very short delivery times. At the same time, our location in São Paulo is also a hub for know-how: from here, our Mario ll Igua zú wa terfa team of engineers distributes to the entire organization the information gleaned in regular training courses in Germany as well as new applications that we discover in our markets. . contact Do you also produce safety sensor systems locally for the South American market? . Yes, we have been installing safety light curtains since 2000. As a result, we are able to offer products with short delivery times at competitive prices. Our production site is subject to periodic quality audits as we must satisfy the exact same quality standards as our parent company. Because we install systems Mario M an au s, Am azon C ar neva l co st ume, Page 19 IN SIDER TIP S ão Pau lo on-site, we can also perform maintenance work on our safety light curtains on very short notice. . contact What are the most important industries for your business? . The automotive indus- Mario try is, without a doubt, of great importance—here, Brazil has a production volume approaching 4 million units per year. Our success in this industry is based on our international presence, our range of products and our team’s excellent qualifications. The food and beverages industry is also an important sector if one considers the 194 million residents alone. In addition to this, Brazilian companies are among the heavyweights of the food industry on an international level as well. . contact Brazil is considered to be South America’s growth engine. How do you asses the economic development of the country in the coming years? . In the past, the general consensus was that Brazil is the country Mario of the future. Then—during the difficult times of the 80s—hopelessness became widespread among the populace and almost no one believed that the situation would again improve. Today, Brazil offers an interesting combination of a giant domestic market, a massive food production industry, large energy resources, social peace and a stable democracy. As a result, Brazil was able to develop into one of the five largest economies. . contact Since the start of 2011, new regulations have been in place for safety products in Brazil. What special services do you offer your customers? . We realized that it is not enough to simply offer products in order to effectively support our customers. We are, therefore, also active as safety consultants who assess the current state of machines with respect to safety and prepare reports with the steps that must be taken to satisfy the relevant safety standards. Our networked distributors and system integrators are able to install all necessary equipment and can thereby ensure that all safety inspections are passed. Mario Welcome to Brazil! Sightseeing in downtown São Paulo. Why? Normally, people come to São Paulo for meetings and are always in a hurry. As a result, they completely forget that the city also has a great deal to offer from a touristic point of view. São Paulo was founded 457 years ago by the Jesuits, and you can still visit the place where everything began, the Pátio do Colégio. Located just a short distance away is the Dom Catedral da Sé, an impressive building that is certainly worthy of an extended visit. Afterward, you should take a stroll along Rua Direita, which leads to Vale do Anhagabaú, and then on to Rua Barão de Itapetininga to the República Plaza. A market is held here on Sundays at which arts and crafts are sold. The entire sightseeing trip lasts two hours. And, if you then are hungry for a hearty meat dish, you are certain to satisfy your craving with a “churrascaria”. Bom apetite! 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