APM Automation Solutions Ltd.
Special Installation Solutions
Adi Idel
Director of Engineering
APM Technical Solutions
• Ensuring installations overcome local constraints
• Meet all industry standards
• Robust, durable and reliable
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Installation Issues - Location
• Where to install?
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For Optimal measurement ?
Solution: Installation Location Issues
• Where to install ?
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Find the optimal location Advanced Locator
Not allowed
Optimal location
Optional
Locator software
Locator Software – recommends where to install !
Installation Issues - Obstacles
• Raised socket
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No measurement
Installation Issues - Obstacles
• Cross beams
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No measurement
Solution: Installation Obstacle Issues
• Obstacles?
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Lower the Scanner’s body Neck Extender
Neck ExtenderOvercome the obstacles !
Solution: Neck Extender
• Extend the Scanner’s neck to lower the Horns
• Lower the Horns to overcome obstacles
• Available in 3 Lengths:– 20cm. / 8”– 30cm. / 12”– 50cm. / 20”
• Pre-ordered with the Scanner – no field upgrade
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Installation Issues - Accessibility
• Distant electrical infrastructure
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Requires extra wiring
Installation Issues - Accessibility
• Reading & local operation
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Dangerous access to the Scanner
Obstacle
Solution: Installation Accessibility Issues
• Inconvenient access?
• Distant infrastructure?
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Move the Scanner’s Head to more accessible area
Head Separation
Head Separation
Electrical infrastructure
Ease & Accessibility gained !
Solution: Head Separation
• Separate the Scanner’s head from the Horns
• Allow distant installation of the parts• Place the display in a convenient location• Available in 3 Lengths:
– 1m. / 3.3ft.– 2.5m. / 8.2ft.– 10cm. / 32.8ft.
• Ordered separately.
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Installation Issues – Electrical Connections
• 60% of the RMAs are related to electronic misuse issues:– Power polarity reversal– RS485 polarity reversal– Connecting active PLC to the scanner– Connecting power to 485 lines
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Installation Issues - Electrical Connections
• Mistaken wiring?
• Incorrect power settings
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Protect the Electronic module
Gen-2 Electronics
ProtectionWrong wiring protection – Done !
Solution: Protection
• Implemented protection circuitry– Power lines polarity reversal – Communication lines – power application– Communication lines – polarity reversal
• Supplied with every scanner• Identified by new P/N and S/N prefix
– Expected Q2/2011 ATEX/FM Expected Q4
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Questions, Comments ?
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Thank you
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