Applications — AMT SyncSys Machine Control

Feeder-Index axisPosition-synchronized output

Indexing feeder

A Feeder-Index axis advances strip, tape or film by a fixed length per cycle. A sensor input starts each index and an output fires a cutter or punch at the end.

X Y ZSpoken prompts

Pick and place

An X Y Z gantry moves parts between fixed positions. Vacuum and gripper outputs switch at each station, and the operator hears what to load next.

pick_place.txt

SPEAKLINE,Load next partWAITIN,1,ONMOVE,X,40WAITMOVEMOVE,Z,30WAITMOVEOUTPUT,2,ONDWELLMS,200MOVE,Z,0WAITMOVEMOVE,X,180WAITMOVEOUTPUT,2,OFF

Illustrative script

Position-synchronized output

Dispensing

An axis moves the nozzle along a set path while a position-synchronized output opens the valve at an exact position in the move — switched in hardware, not by a program scan.

Dated logAnalog inputs

Test and inspection fixture

The part is clamped, probed and released. Analog readings and the result are written to the log with the date and time.

test_fixture.txt

SPEAKLINE,Load part and press startWAITIN,1,ONOUTPUT,1,ONDWELLMS,300OUTPUT,2,ONDWELLMS,1000LOG,Part testedOUTPUT,2,OFFOUTPUT,1,OFFSPEAKLINE,Remove part

Illustrative script

Spindle axis

Winding or rotary table

A Spindle axis turns at a set speed while a second axis traverses the wire guide or indexes the table.

SyncSys IO

Conveyor and sorting

Inputs detect parts and outputs divert them. An IO controller adds outputs and inputs for a larger line — up to 4 IO controllers on one machine.

SyncSys IOFast pulse channels

Pulse and clock source

An IO controller's fast channels give an exact number of pulses or a steady clock, 16 Hz to 500 kHz, for test benches and external equipment.*

* Fast pulse channels are provided in a coming firmware release.

Machines that index, feed, place, dispense, test and sequence