General Description
The Vention Rapid Series Palletizers are designed to optimize the palletizing process with a standardized, cost-effective design. From product selection to deployment, our field-proven solution ensures rapid operation and a quick return on investment. Tested extensively for minimal risk, our palletizers offer a savvy, turnkey approach for efficient results at every step.
Available Configurations
The Rapid Series Palletizer is offered in four different configurations: UR20 Fixed Pedestal, UR20 Telescopic Column, CRX-30iA Fixed Pedestal and CRX-30iA Telescopic Column.
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Inclusions and options
The Rapid Series Palletizer includes the following components, installation hardware, accessories, and replacement parts.
Rapid Series Palletizer Base
Rapid Series Palletizer Pallet Locators
Area Scanner Safety Add-on*
Single-Pick Pneumatics Controls & Tubing Add-on*
Double-Pick Pneumatics Controls & Tubing Add-on*
Vention MachineMotion Pendant V3
Operate 1-Year Bundle Subscription for Rapid Series Palletizer including:
Remote View Camera Kit
Remote Support Headset
Leveling & Anchoring Screws
*These items are optional and have an added cost to them.
Components overview
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General technical specifications
Specification | Value |
|---|---|
Robot type | Universal Robots UR20 Fanuc CRX-30iA |
Payload | Universal Robots UR20: up to 25 kg / 55 lbs Fanuc CRX-30iA: up to 30 kg / 66 lbs |
Throughput | Universal Robots UR20: up to 13 picks/min Fanuc CRX-30iA: up to 8 picks/min |
Maximum pallet height | Up to 3465 mm / 136 in (with telescopic column and riser) |
Pallet compatibility | Compatible with pallets 48 x 48 in and smaller |
Machine footprint | 3350 x 1725 mm / 132 x 68 in (including pallets) |
End of arm tool options | Compatible with an array of different grippers, including the Vention Modular Gripper, increasing throughput to 20+ boxes/min using multi-pick |
Products supported | Boxes, trays, bags and pails |
Mobility | Compatible with forklifts and pallet jacks |
Safety | Options without safety equipment (fully collaborative), safety area scanners and fencing |
Software | Vention’s Palletizer MachineApp |
Total system air supply | 15 SCFM @ 90PSI |
Electrical provisions | 2× 110-220V outlets on separate 15A breakers (or one 30A breaker) |
Operating temperature range | 10 - 40 °C |
Maximum operating humidity | 85% |
Installation
Anchoring
The palletizer base can be moved using a forklift (if on a pallet) or a pallet jack (directly underneath the base).
Vention always recommend anchoring the system for stability and repeatable positioning. In the case of CRX-30iA models, it is mandatory. However, UR20 models have optional anchoring when using both pallet locators.
A proper concrete analysis must be done at each site of installation in order to determine the quality and depth of concrete. Failure to do so can result in failure of the concrete mounting screws. Space for eight 3/8 inch anchors is provided in the base. It should be possible to drill through the mounting holes.
Connections
Once the palletizer is installed, xonnect the “Power Robot” and the “Power MachineMotion” connectors on the base to a power source. Retrieve Vention’s Pendant from its shipping box and complete the safety chain by connecting both M12 12-pin cables as shown. Finally, connect the air tubing to the machine.
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Safety: Area Scanners
Vention’s Rapid Series Palletizer is available with the Area Scanner Safety Add-on. This includes all necessary safety equipment, a parent area scanner, and two child area scanners that can be fastened to the pallet locators.
There are three Area Scanners on the Rapid Series Palletizer:
One 3-OSSD Parent Scanner (PR-DA-201-0489) in the Rapid Series Palletizer base
Two covered Child Scanners (PR-DA-001-0582) fastened to the Pallet Locators
There are four E-stops located on the Rapid Series Palletizer:
One on the Vention Pendant (MachineMotion Pendant V3)
One on the Cobot Pendant
Two Vention E-stop Modules with Reset, located on either side of the Rapid Series Palletizer base.
Minimum Safety Distance Calculations
The safety distance is calculated according to ISO 13855:2010, Safety Of Machinery - Positioning Of Safeguards With Respect To The Approach Speeds Of Parts Of The Human Body.
The following equation applies for fenceless cobot palletizers with area scanners:
S = K*T + C
Soverall = Minimum overall safety distance = 2050mm
Sauto-reset = Minimum overall safety distance / 3 = 683mm
K = Approach speed = 1600mm/s
T = Stopping time = 0.582s (cobot: 0.5s + child scanner: 0.082s)
C = Penetration distance = 1120mm (if scanner is raised 300mm from the ground)
Safety Behaviour - Auto-Reset
For Rapid Series Palletizers with the Area Scanner Safety Add-on, the auto-reset functionality of the area scanners can be used. This separates the protected Zone A, defined in the calculations above, into three separate zones.
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B - A1 - A2 - A3 - A2 - A1 - B
B - A1 - A2 - A1 - B
B - A1 - B
After an E-Stop is triggered or the operator enters the workzone, auto-reset will be deactivated until the palletizer is physically reset.
The operator is able to reset the system’s safety by pressing and holding for 250ms the physical RESET button located on either side of the Rapid Series Palletizer base while standing in zone A3. Pressing the reset button from any other area will not reset the system.
Once this is done, the operator will have to exit the the zones using the following predefined reset sequence for the palletizer to return to the default speed:
A3 - A2 - A1 - B