MicroSolution: Clutch/Brake

Control
As seen at Automation Fair 2002, the Penny Pincher MicroSolution demonstrated how we “stamped” an impression
on to a penny. The user would initiate the process by inserting a penny into the machine, which was automatically
positioned. The user then would select the desired design that he/she wanted “stamped” on to the penny. The
appropriate disc was triggered, and then the final “stamped” penny was delivered to the user. Our mini- stamping
press demonstration displayed the use of a MicroLogix 1000 controller, a 1492 terminal block for wiring safety and
ease, and a 700-HB relay and 700-HN relay socket for high current motor control.
Impress your accountants with how simple penny pinching can be when using Allen-Bradley components such as
MicroLogix controllers for your automation needs.

MicroSolution
Clutch/Brake mechanisms used by stamping presses can be
controlled by the 6556 The Application
MicroLogix Clutch/Brake kit (7556-MLCBKDC, which has been certified by TUV for functional safety (No.
968/EZ 109.00//00). This clutch/brake control uses two This application is a stamping press with clutch/brake
control functionality. It is imperative that this control process is not halted in order to keep production times and
rates on schedule. Therefore, redundancy
independent MicroLogix-1500 controllers A and B. Both controllers monitor all clutch/brake I/O and exchange
information about machine status. They are linked by hardwired I/O so that if one controller detects a condition
different from that detected by the other, its control logic is designed to declare a fault and turn off all outputs to
press valves. The other controller is designed to follow suit. and safety are two of the many concerns
The two MicroLogix 1500 controllers exchange information via
DeviceNet with the regarding this machinery. In addition to the
use of two (one each) 1761-NET-DNI communciation modules.
In addition, both needed control functionality is the ability to
controllers are connected to a PanelView 550 via DeviceNet. The
PanelView is the use the existing DeviceNet network to enable
visualization to the complete stamping press process which allows
operators to system-wide visualization.
alter the mode of operation to one of the following: Off, Inch, Single-stroke, Continuous, and Micro Inch. It also
allows for the following controls: Stop-on-top (cycle stop), interrupted stroke, anti-tie-down, anti-repeat, motion
detector, and brake monitor.
This MicroSolution is a basic example of how Allen-Bradley Components from Rockwell Automation can work
together in a Clutch/Brake control application. Contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor for help developing a
MicroSolution for your specific application. Application Profile
Product Selection, Specifications
MicroSolution
Rockwell Advantages
Automation
MicroLogix 1500 controller (2)
Key features built into Allen-Bradley products help profile a redundant and safe RSLogix 500
stamping press process. Whether the right PanelView 32
PanelBuilder 32
product for you is from Rockwell Automation or from one of our Encompass partners, we have the automation
products, 1769- 16 pt input module
service, and support you want.
1769- 8 pt input module
1769- Compact I/O terminator
● Integrated communication protocols to reduce the amount of equipment to pur- chase
● Industrial computers built for longevity and interoperability
● Fulfill your host computer software and
● A large selection of programmable con- trollers for master station and remote
master station needs by using Rockwell Software RSView32 software station control needs.
●
Complete control system experience to Safety Relay
● Easy to use and proven programming
tie everything together
Additional contents are required. See Publication 6556-
software: RSLogix500
● Quality
products, service, and support UM001A-EN-P for complete Clutch/Brake kit iinstrucionts
● Versatile and intuitive controller modules
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