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FACTORY AUTOMATIONGlobal partner. Local friend.

MITSUBISHIELECTRIC

FACTORY AUTOMATION

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Mitsubishi Electric is a leading supplier ofautomation products and solutions world-wide. Together with this leading position,we possess an extensive range of expertisenot only in packaging but also across otherindustires. Mitsubishi Electric, known for itshigh quality and diverse range of automa-tion products, boasts a whole range ofsolutions to meet your needs.

Our experience covers the full range ofpackaging disciplines including filling,labelling and bagging applications.Because of this accumulated knowledgeand expertise you can rely on us to offerflexible solutions to meet your needs.

Mitsubishi Electric's controller series is basedon the System Q Automation Platform, pro-viding an integrated architecture for allaspects of control such as General, Process,Motion, and IT control. Designing highspeed, high yield systems as required bythe packaging industry is second naturewith System Q.

General sequence control, Motion control, Digital I/O,Analog I/O. Intelligent function modules. Network modules

Range of HMI devices, up to 15 inch size, with associated options

FR-A700 InvertersIntelligent energy efficient inverter range

MELSEC servo amplifiers

High function compact sequence controllers

Realizing total solutionsIntegrating a Motion CPU and Sequence CPUon the same base realises a highly accurateand high speed solution. System Q also hasan extensive range of digital, analog, andintelligent I/O to further enhance and sup-port your application. Choosing System Qas your main controller is surely the rightdecision for today's high speed applicationneeds. Whatever packaging solution youare addressing, the System Q has a solutionto fit.

Conveyor

Vertical Packaging

Processing

Conveyor

Cleaning

Conveyor

Bottle Filling

BottleHeating/Cooling

Labelling

Case Packing

Weighting

Case Packing

Raw Materials

Palletizing

De-palletizing

Mitsubishi Electric is of course a major pro-vider of automation solutions, but what isoften forgotten is that it is also a major userof those solutions in its role as one of themanufacturing powerhouse’s behind theJapanese and Asian economies. Thisunique position really allows us to under-stand the needs of other manufacturers asyou drive for the optimum balance of costcontrol, investment and maintaining yourcompetitive edge.

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Taking a quick glance at Mitsubishi Electric'svirtual factory (below), it’s easy to realize howour full range of automation products canintegrate together to provide the total andcorrect solution for whatever the applicationrequires.

Our wide product range allows you toselect the right solution for the task. Forexample, you could take advantage of thesimple, easy to use benefits of our FX seriesof controllers or move to the high speedregistration and multi-axes control ofSystem Q. Whatever the case, MitsubishiElectric has a solution for you. Further,utilizing the SSCNET III high speed motioncontrol network, provides the final link tohigh speed positional control. Welcome toMitsubishi Electric's packaging world.Sharpen your edge with high speed pack-aging solutions.

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Mitsubishi Electric is a leading supplier ofautomation products and solutions world-wide. Together with this leading position,we possess an extensive range of expertisenot only in packaging but also across otherindustires. Mitsubishi Electric, known for itshigh quality and diverse range of automa-tion products, boasts a whole range ofsolutions to meet your needs.

Our experience covers the full range ofpackaging disciplines including filling,labelling and bagging applications.Because of this accumulated knowledgeand expertise you can rely on us to offerflexible solutions to meet your needs.

Mitsubishi Electric's controller series is basedon the System Q Automation Platform, pro-viding an integrated architecture for allaspects of control such as General, Process,Motion, and IT control. Designing highspeed, high yield systems as required bythe packaging industry is second naturewith System Q.

General sequence control, Motion control, Digital I/O,Analog I/O. Intelligent function modules. Network modules

Range of HMI devices, up to 15 inch size, with associated options

FR-A700 InvertersIntelligent energy efficient inverter range

MELSEC servo amplifiers

High function compact sequence controllers

Realizing total solutionsIntegrating a Motion CPU and Sequence CPUon the same base realises a highly accurateand high speed solution. System Q also hasan extensive range of digital, analog, andintelligent I/O to further enhance and sup-port your application. Choosing System Qas your main controller is surely the rightdecision for today's high speed applicationneeds. Whatever packaging solution youare addressing, the System Q has a solutionto fit.

Conveyor

Vertical Packaging

Processing

Conveyor

Cleaning

Conveyor

Bottle Filling

BottleHeating/Cooling

Labelling

Case Packing

Weighting

Case Packing

Raw Materials

Palletizing

De-palletizing

Mitsubishi Electric is of course a major pro-vider of automation solutions, but what isoften forgotten is that it is also a major userof those solutions in its role as one of themanufacturing powerhouse’s behind theJapanese and Asian economies. Thisunique position really allows us to under-stand the needs of other manufacturers asyou drive for the optimum balance of costcontrol, investment and maintaining yourcompetitive edge.

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Taking a quick glance at Mitsubishi Electric'svirtual factory (below), it’s easy to realize howour full range of automation products canintegrate together to provide the total andcorrect solution for whatever the applicationrequires.

Our wide product range allows you toselect the right solution for the task. Forexample, you could take advantage of thesimple, easy to use benefits of our FX seriesof controllers or move to the high speedregistration and multi-axes control ofSystem Q. Whatever the case, MitsubishiElectric has a solution for you. Further,utilizing the SSCNET III high speed motioncontrol network, provides the final link tohigh speed positional control. Welcome toMitsubishi Electric's packaging world.Sharpen your edge with high speed pack-aging solutions.

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Pressurestorage tank

Transportconveyor (OUT)

Tranportconveyor (IN)

Filling tubes

Rotationalconveyor

Bottle filling

Bottle Filling

At first glance, a filling application involv-ing the transport of a liquid product into asolid vessel may seem simple to theuntrained eye. But what few people realizeis the high accuracy and continuous feedrates required for such high precision andhigh speed applications.

In fact the highly complex requirements oftransporting the vessels, which are usuallyin the form of bottles, inserting the fillingnozzle, controlling the flow rate of theliquid product, requires a highly capable

function controller to handle the immensespeeds of this process. With bottle filling,rather then the process having a stop/startprofile, the actual process is continuous atbreathtaking speeds. Therefore, finding theright automation solutions to meet theserequirements is the challenge of mosteveryday engineers. Mitsubishi Electric pro-vides that solution in as simple and costeffective manner as possible.

� Advanced control using electroniccaming

The aspect of ensuring that the control ofthe filling nozzle is completely synchro-nized with the rotational conveyor and flowcontroller is the challenge for most bottlefilling applications. The controller has toensure that the liquid is fed accurately intothe bottle opening. The flow rate andnozzle height also have to be preciselycontrolled to eliminate the risk of frothingand overflow of the liquid itself.

By using Mitsubishi Electric's motion con-troller CPU (based on the System Q auto-mation platform), cam profiles can be con-trolled intelligently with software camingsystems that replace hardware based meth-ods which are prone to error and profiledeviation. This method is very flexible forexample, if the bottle type has to bechanged, the cam profile software can besimply exchanged without resulting in anoverhaul of the system itself.

� Linking high speed networksIn addition to the motion controller, theactual transfer and conveyor aspects of theapplication can be controlled usingMitsubishi Electric's intelligent and energysaving drives. These are integrated into thetotal system via the open device level net-work CC-Link. The fast rates of bottles beingfed into the machine can be controlled bySystem Q together with a CC-Link network,offering high transmission speeds of 10Mbps with program speeds in the millisec-onds. System Q also enables connectivityto upper level control and managementsystems via its Ethernet option moduleallowing real-time production data to befed into ERP/MES systems.

This network achieves speeds of up to50 Mbps ensuring high speed and highaccuracy when synchronising the rota-tional conveyor, nozzle control and liquidpump together using the cam profileaccording to the bottle shape. These camprofiles can be easily switched betweenusing the GOT1000 human machine inter-face screen, providing a user friendly inter-face to the operation of the bottle fillingmachine.

This continuous monitoring allows factorymanagers to report on actual bottling per-formance in real-time without having torely on statistical data. CC-Link can also beused to compliment the local rack I/O withan extensive range of remote I/O modulesensuring that most system componentssuch as flow control valves, nozzle valves,etc., are all simply and easily linked back tothe main controller, System Q. The highspeed servo drives are controlled directlyby the motion controller that is on theQ series platform via the high speedSSCNET III, fiber optic network.

Enterprise PC(MES/ERP/SCADA)

Ethernet

Ethernet (to Enterprise level)

CC-Link Master

Q Motion CPU

High performance Q CPU

Power supply

Q BUS

Up to 32 axis

Rotational conveyor

Nozzle direction control

Liquid pump

Remote I/O (Flow control, nozzle valves ...)

FR-A700 Inverters [Transport conveyours (IN/OUT)]

Filling Configuration

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Pressurestorage tank

Transportconveyor (OUT)

Tranportconveyor (IN)

Filling tubes

Rotationalconveyor

Bottle filling

Bottle Filling

At first glance, a filling application involv-ing the transport of a liquid product into asolid vessel may seem simple to theuntrained eye. But what few people realizeis the high accuracy and continuous feedrates required for such high precision andhigh speed applications.

In fact the highly complex requirements oftransporting the vessels, which are usuallyin the form of bottles, inserting the fillingnozzle, controlling the flow rate of theliquid product, requires a highly capable

function controller to handle the immensespeeds of this process. With bottle filling,rather then the process having a stop/startprofile, the actual process is continuous atbreathtaking speeds. Therefore, finding theright automation solutions to meet theserequirements is the challenge of mosteveryday engineers. Mitsubishi Electric pro-vides that solution in as simple and costeffective manner as possible.

� Advanced control using electroniccaming

The aspect of ensuring that the control ofthe filling nozzle is completely synchro-nized with the rotational conveyor and flowcontroller is the challenge for most bottlefilling applications. The controller has toensure that the liquid is fed accurately intothe bottle opening. The flow rate andnozzle height also have to be preciselycontrolled to eliminate the risk of frothingand overflow of the liquid itself.

By using Mitsubishi Electric's motion con-troller CPU (based on the System Q auto-mation platform), cam profiles can be con-trolled intelligently with software camingsystems that replace hardware based meth-ods which are prone to error and profiledeviation. This method is very flexible forexample, if the bottle type has to bechanged, the cam profile software can besimply exchanged without resulting in anoverhaul of the system itself.

� Linking high speed networksIn addition to the motion controller, theactual transfer and conveyor aspects of theapplication can be controlled usingMitsubishi Electric's intelligent and energysaving drives. These are integrated into thetotal system via the open device level net-work CC-Link. The fast rates of bottles beingfed into the machine can be controlled bySystem Q together with a CC-Link network,offering high transmission speeds of 10Mbps with program speeds in the millisec-onds. System Q also enables connectivityto upper level control and managementsystems via its Ethernet option moduleallowing real-time production data to befed into ERP/MES systems.

This network achieves speeds of up to50 Mbps ensuring high speed and highaccuracy when synchronising the rota-tional conveyor, nozzle control and liquidpump together using the cam profileaccording to the bottle shape. These camprofiles can be easily switched betweenusing the GOT1000 human machine inter-face screen, providing a user friendly inter-face to the operation of the bottle fillingmachine.

This continuous monitoring allows factorymanagers to report on actual bottling per-formance in real-time without having torely on statistical data. CC-Link can also beused to compliment the local rack I/O withan extensive range of remote I/O modulesensuring that most system componentssuch as flow control valves, nozzle valves,etc., are all simply and easily linked back tothe main controller, System Q. The highspeed servo drives are controlled directlyby the motion controller that is on theQ series platform via the high speedSSCNET III, fiber optic network.

Ethernet

CC-Link Master

Q Motion CPU

Power supply

Q BUS

Up to 32 axis

Rotational conveyor

Nozzle direction control

Liquid pump

Remote I/O (Flow control, nozzle valves ...)

FR-A700 Inverters [Transport conveyours (IN/OUT)]

Filling Configuration

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Labelling

Ever wondered how, when walking in asupermarket, all the bottle labels are facingthe same way looking almost identical interms of positioning and orientation?

With the GOT1000’s high resolution touchscreen, monitoring, debugging and labelparameter profile changes can be displayedand controlled with instant connection viathe high speed Q bus connection. Using theMR-J3 servo amplifier series with SSCNET IIIfor high speed servo control, the film wind-ing reel and tension roller can be accuratelycontrolled to ensure continuous label wind-ing being presented to the bottle. The servodrive incorporates a patented auto tuningfunction which maintains the feed rate of thefilm even when the inertia of the drumchanges due to the reel being transferredfrom the feed to winding rollers.

� Integration made simple, box yoursolution to go

From intermittent speed labelling applica-tions, where product conveyor belts areused, to the to the more complex applica-tions requiring interpolation and servomotor monitoring a wide selection of FXproducts is readily available for easy systemintegration. With the FX3U-20SSC-H con-troller, synchronous control of two axesover the SSCNET III motion network addspowerful benefits to labelling applicationswhere timing is critical for label precisionand placement.

In large-scale labelling applications such asthe robust box labeller, a simple setup isessential for hassle-free maintenance andreduced cost of ownership. This is achievedwith the FX3U controller at the core of thesystem. It is used harmonize the motion ofthe product conveyor and the label reeldrive axis.

Conveyorin

Conveyorout

Rotary drum

Film winding

Tension roller

Feed filmroller

Productin

Productout

Product sensor

Conveyor

Feed film roller

Reel drive axes

Label placer

This is a result of today's high speed labellingmachines ensuring labels are adheredcorrectly on the target product with as littledeviation as possible. With bottle or cylin-drical vessel labelling as it’s also known,everything is done at a very high speed withimmense accuracy.

The label has to be fed at a constant rate toprevent stretching, warping, and eventearing of the label film sheet to ensurethat all products have a label correctlyplaced. Labels come in a host of sizes andcan be placed in a number of ways, be itcold glue, hot glue, shrinkwrap or generalwrap around types. When designing alabelling machine the control architecturehas to support all these variances with aslittle disruption to productivity as possible.

� High speed registrationAchieving these requirements is secondnature for Mitsubishi Electric's System Qautomation platform. Together withQ motions high speed registration func-tionality, labels are guaranteed to beplaced accurately with little distortion. Byadding the Q CPU logic controller, therotary drum, feed roller brake and bottlesensors can be controlled easily and at highspeed with simple ladder logic program-ming. As with most applications an interfaceis essential to provide a means of humaninteraction with the machine.

Power supply

Q BUS

Up to 32 axis

CC-Link Master

Remote I/O (Flow control, Nozzle valves ...)

FR-A700 Inverters[Transport conveyours (IN/OUT)]

Digital I/O (Bottle check sensor)

RS-422

FX3U-20SSC-H

Digital output(Pneumatic label placer)

Sensor Interrupt forstopping productson the ProductConveyor

Label reeldrive axis

Conveyorbelt

� Product conveyor controlAs boxes are loaded onto the productconveyor at regular intervals, a motionsensor transmits an interrupt signal to theFX3U-20SSC-H controller each time thefront end of a box is detected. A box thentravels a specified interrupt distance beforestopping in front of the pneumaticallydriven label placing edge.

� Label reel drive axisWhen a box reaches the label placing edge,a positioning complete flag from theconveyor axis sends an output signal fromthe FX3U PLC to move the label placingedge toward the box. The label reel driveaxis simultaneously starts to move with theconveyor drive axis using the opticalSSCNET III communication of theFX3U-20SSC-H. After the label has beenfully applied, both axes stop for the labelplacing edge to retract to its home posi-tion. The label reel drive then advances thefilm slightly using another sensor to pre-pare the next label while the conveyor axismoves again to carry the finished box awayand await the next incoming product.

Liquid pump LabellingNozzle direction control

Rotational conveyor

Q Motion CPUHigh performance Q CPU A/DE converter (Feed roller break)

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Labelling

Ever wondered how, when walking in asupermarket, all the bottle labels are facingthe same way looking almost identical interms of positioning and orientation?

With the GOT1000’s high resolution touchscreen, monitoring, debugging and labelparameter profile changes can be displayedand controlled with instant connection viathe high speed Q bus connection. Using theMR-J3 servo amplifier series with SSCNET IIIfor high speed servo control, the film wind-ing reel and tension roller can be accuratelycontrolled to ensure continuous label wind-ing being presented to the bottle. The servodrive incorporates a patented auto tuningfunction which maintains the feed rate of thefilm even when the inertia of the drumchanges due to the reel being transferredfrom the feed to winding rollers.

� Integration made simple, box yoursolution to go

From intermittent speed labelling applica-tions, where product conveyor belts areused, to the to the more complex applica-tions requiring interpolation and servomotor monitoring a wide selection of FXproducts is readily available for easy systemintegration. With the FX3U-20SSC-H con-troller, synchronous control of two axesover the SSCNET III motion network addspowerful benefits to labelling applicationswhere timing is critical for label precisionand placement.

In large-scale labelling applications such asthe robust box labeller, a simple setup isessential for hassle-free maintenance andreduced cost of ownership. This is achievedwith the FX3U controller at the core of thesystem. It is used harmonize the motion ofthe product conveyor and the label reeldrive axis.

Conveyorin

Conveyorout

Rotary drum

Film winding

Tension roller

Feed filmroller

Productin

Productout

Product sensor

Conveyor

Feed film roller

Reel drive axes

Label placer

This is a result of today's high speed labellingmachines ensuring labels are adheredcorrectly on the target product with as littledeviation as possible. With bottle or cylin-drical vessel labelling as it’s also known,everything is done at a very high speed withimmense accuracy.

The label has to be fed at a constant rate toprevent stretching, warping, and eventearing of the label film sheet to ensurethat all products have a label correctlyplaced. Labels come in a host of sizes andcan be placed in a number of ways, be itcold glue, hot glue, shrinkwrap or generalwrap around types. When designing alabelling machine the control architecturehas to support all these variances with aslittle disruption to productivity as possible.

� High speed registrationAchieving these requirements is secondnature for Mitsubishi Electric's System Qautomation platform. Together withQ motions high speed registration func-tionality, labels are guaranteed to beplaced accurately with little distortion. Byadding the Q CPU logic controller, therotary drum, feed roller brake and bottlesensors can be controlled easily and at highspeed with simple ladder logic program-ming. As with most applications an interfaceis essential to provide a means of humaninteraction with the machine.

Power supply

Q BUS

Up to 32 axis

CC-Link Master

Remote I/O (Flow control, Nozzle valves ...)

FR-A700 Inverters[Transport conveyours (IN/OUT)]

Digital I/O (Bottle check sensor)

RS-422

FX3U-20SSC-H

Digital output(Pneumatic label placer)

Sensor Interrupt forstopping productson the ProductConveyor

Label reeldrive axis

Conveyorbelt

� Product conveyor controlAs boxes are loaded onto the productconveyor at regular intervals, a motionsensor transmits an interrupt signal to theFX3U-20SSC-H controller each time thefront end of a box is detected. A box thentravels a specified interrupt distance beforestopping in front of the pneumaticallydriven label placing edge.

� Label reel drive axisWhen a box reaches the label placing edge,a positioning complete flag from theconveyor axis sends an output signal fromthe FX3U PLC to move the label placingedge toward the box. The label reel driveaxis simultaneously starts to move with theconveyor drive axis using the opticalSSCNET III communication of theFX3U-20SSC-H. After the label has beenfully applied, both axes stop for the labelplacing edge to retract to its home posi-tion. The label reel drive then advances thefilm slightly using another sensor to pre-pare the next label while the conveyor axismoves again to carry the finished box awayand await the next incoming product.

Liquid pump LabellingNozzle direction control

Rotational conveyor

Q Motion CPUHigh performance Q CPU A/DE converter (Feed roller break)

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Horizontal + Vertical Pillow

Probably the most common type of pack-aging machines, aside from bottle fillingapplications, are the pillow type machinesused to package a whole host of products,from candy bars, pizzas and breads topharmaceuticals and other non food prod-ucts. These machine types are known as"pillow" because of the distinct shape ofthe packaging film being formed aroundthe product to be packaged. There is oftena variance of 2 or 3 specific sealing pointswhich are then cut to individually packagethe product ready for shipping. The prod-ucts are fed into the machine in a numberof different ways using conveyors, hoppers,rotating arms etc.

The inline feed of the product is synchro-nised with the film packaging which is fedfrom the feed roller into a forming stationwhich forms the packaging around theproduct. The package is then sealed andcut away from the film train, resulting in acompletely packaged product ready forboxing or other packaging processes. Vari-ous processes need to be synchronisedwith this application as it requires a highlevel of flexibility to cater for a diverserange of shapes and sizes. System Q is idealfor such applications as programming can bekept simple with the Q CPU logic controller,high accuracy maintained with the Q motioncontroller easily integrated with an efficientuser interface such as the GOT1000. Hencethese products are combined into a trulytotal solution.

� Phase compensation is the keyThe high accuracy demands of this type ofmachine are not a problem for the Q motioncontroller and MR-J3 series of servo drivestogether with SSCNET III servo network.As mentioned with bottle filling, a camprofile can be very easily designed andimplemented by using software basedtools. In addition to this, the Q motioncontroller incorporates a phase compensa-tion algorithm which ensures that theencoder phase angle and cam phase angleare precisely in synchronization. In generalthis means that the packaging cutters canbe precisely synchronised with the feed ofthe conveyor, hence providing an accuratecut at high speed.

� Flexible to the changing ways ofinline feeders

As mentioned earlier, pillow type machinesrequire flexible operation due to the rangeof products that are packaged and the hostof different packaging film types. This iseasily achieved by using a GOT1000, as adiverse range of parameter profiles can bestored and retrieved to suit the specificprocess.

For example, if the machine was to switchfrom packaging medium to large size choco-late cookies, packaging profile data can becalled up in the GOT1000 specific to eachbiscuit size. This data can be stored within amemory card inserted in the humanmachine interface, allowing a substantialnumber of profiles to be stored. Real timedata can also be updated to database serversin enterprise systems simply using anEthernet interface module installed in theSystem Q automation platform.

Ethernet

A/D converter (Film tension control)

Q Motion CPU

Power supply

Q BUS

Film feed roller

Heat sealing roller (vertical seal)Seal and cut (horizontal seal)

Seal checker

Digital I/O (Other I/O)

Transport conveyor (IN/OUT)

Horizontal/Vertical Pillow configuration

� Maintaining the right tensionAnother important aspect of pillow typepackaging machines is the tension controlmechanism. It ensures the packaging film ispresented to the forming station preciselywith reduced chance of stretching, flappingand warping of the film. Simply by utilizingthe range of high resolution analog to digitalconverter modules available for System Qthe tension control mechanism, which usu-ally comes in the form of a potentiometerwith a counterweight at is end, is interfacedinto the System Q controller. This controlcan then be easily managed within thelogic program inside the QCPU, continuouslymaintaining the right packaging film tensionin real time.

Productin

Product out

Seal and cut

Transportconveyor

Film feed roller

Bag forming

Film

Heat sealingroller

Therefore, System Q is ideal for plant widepackaging machines, where real time shopfloor data is monitored to improve produc-tivity and reduce system downtime.Mitsubishi Electric really offers a high func-tion solution without the setup worries andcosts that are normally associated withsuch systems. This solution maintains highcycle counts and diverse flexibility from acost effective base.

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Horizontal + Vertical Pillow

Probably the most common type of pack-aging machines, aside from bottle fillingapplications, are the pillow type machinesused to package a whole host of products,from candy bars, pizzas and breads topharmaceuticals and other non food prod-ucts. These machine types are known as"pillow" because of the distinct shape ofthe packaging film being formed aroundthe product to be packaged. There is oftena variance of 2 or 3 specific sealing pointswhich are then cut to individually packagethe product ready for shipping. The prod-ucts are fed into the machine in a numberof different ways using conveyors, hoppers,rotating arms etc.

The inline feed of the product is synchro-nised with the film packaging which is fedfrom the feed roller into a forming stationwhich forms the packaging around theproduct. The package is then sealed andcut away from the film train, resulting in acompletely packaged product ready forboxing or other packaging processes. Vari-ous processes need to be synchronisedwith this application as it requires a highlevel of flexibility to cater for a diverserange of shapes and sizes. System Q is idealfor such applications as programming can bekept simple with the Q CPU logic controller,high accuracy maintained with the Q motioncontroller easily integrated with an efficientuser interface such as the GOT1000. Hencethese products are combined into a trulytotal solution.

� Phase compensation is the keyThe high accuracy demands of this type ofmachine are not a problem for the Q motioncontroller and MR-J3 series of servo drivestogether with SSCNET III servo network.As mentioned with bottle filling, a camprofile can be very easily designed andimplemented by using software basedtools. In addition to this, the Q motioncontroller incorporates a phase compensa-tion algorithm which ensures that theencoder phase angle and cam phase angleare precisely in synchronization. In generalthis means that the packaging cutters canbe precisely synchronised with the feed ofthe conveyor, hence providing an accuratecut at high speed.

� Flexible to the changing ways ofinline feeders

As mentioned earlier, pillow type machinesrequire flexible operation due to the rangeof products that are packaged and the hostof different packaging film types. This iseasily achieved by using a GOT1000, as adiverse range of parameter profiles can bestored and retrieved to suit the specificprocess.

For example, if the machine was to switchfrom packaging medium to large size choco-late cookies, packaging profile data can becalled up in the GOT1000 specific to eachbiscuit size. This data can be stored within amemory card inserted in the humanmachine interface, allowing a substantialnumber of profiles to be stored. Real timedata can also be updated to database serversin enterprise systems simply using anEthernet interface module installed in theSystem Q automation platform.

Ethernet

A/D converter (Film tension control)

Q Motion CPU

Power supply

Q BUS

Film feed roller

Heat sealing roller (vertical seal)Seal and cut (horizontal seal)

Seal checker

Transport conveyor (IN/OUT)

Horizontal/Vertical Pillow configuration

� Maintaining the right tensionAnother important aspect of pillow typepackaging machines is the tension controlmechanism. It ensures the packaging film ispresented to the forming station preciselywith reduced chance of stretching, flappingand warping of the film. Simply by utilizingthe range of high resolution analog to digitalconverter modules available for System Qthe tension control mechanism, which usu-ally comes in the form of a potentiometerwith a counterweight at is end, is interfacedinto the System Q controller. This controlcan then be easily managed within thelogic program inside the QCPU, continuouslymaintaining the right packaging film tensionin real time.

Productin

Product out

Seal and cut

Transportconveyor

Film feed roller

Bag forming

Film

Heat sealingroller

Therefore, System Q is ideal for plant widepackaging machines, where real time shopfloor data is monitored to improve produc-tivity and reduce system downtime.Mitsubishi Electric really offers a high func-tion solution without the setup worries andcosts that are normally associated withsuch systems. This solution maintains highcycle counts and diverse flexibility from acost effective base.

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Ethernet

Ethernet (to Enterprise level)CC-Link Master

Q Motion CPUHigh performance Q CPU

Power supply

Q BUS

Box opening

Remote I/O: Conveyor sensorBox folding pneumaticSeal tape cutterSeal tape cutting sensor

Transferrobot

Box close/taping Conveyor

Case Packing

� Product conveyor controlUsually products require a final packagingstage that comes in the form of a cardboardcase or carton. These case packers preparethe products for the final journey to thepoint of sale. Case packers are designed forspeed but also have a gentle rhythm as toprevent damage to the core products whenbeing placed or wrapped around with asolid medium.

Bagging

FX3U base unit

FX3U-20SSC-HSSCNET III for 2-axessimultaneous start

Digital output(Pneumatic cutter/sealer)

Vertical intermittent motion drive axis

FX2N-2LCTemperature control forvertical thermal heatsealer

FX3U-485-BDRS-485 serialcommunication forproduct weighing

RS-422

Bagging

Product in

Packaging

Verticaldrives

Product out

Tensionconveyor

Film feed roller

Tensioncontrol

Hydrauliccutting andsealing

For simple bagging machines, where theend product is placed in a plain bag, pouchor sack, Mitsubishi Electric's FX Series PLCsoffer a wide range of controllers with specialfunction blocks, adapters and serial com-munication boards to fit a completeapplication solution. With gentle handlingfor smooth control during the bagging ofdelicate products, a simple setup is oftendesired for high quality, dependable opera-tion. The FX Series positioning controllersinclude several options for basic point-to-point control that can be used in a varietyof applications.

� Essential sections of controlThree essential sections of control areneeded for a vertical intermittent tubularbagging machine. To orchestrate thecommunication between various devices,Mitsubishi Electric's FX3U PLC offers acompact solution with room for systemexpansion. The components that are mostcritical for precision control in a tabularbagging system include hardware for vol-ume dosing, thermal heat sealing and twoaxes for vertical intermittent motion.

� Weighing up the costsThe product portioning system accuratelyquantifies product mass with a smallweighing device. After the correct amountof bulk product has been weighed, RS485serial communication sends a ready signalto the PLC via the FX3U-485-BD. This thentriggers the flap doors to open at the appro-priate time. To prevent the foil baggingmaterial from shearing on the tubular fillpipe, two synchronous axes are needed forprecise feed control. With a servo systemnetwork using SSCNET III technology and theFX3U-20SSC-H controller, two independentaxes work together to simultaneously startand stop the single speed positioningoperation using the "mark to move" regis-tration techniques. The vertical motiontension arm at the top of the machineoperates with a spring system while amechanical brake controls the inertia ofthe foil storage roller.

Robot in

Robot out Flat packedboxes

Boxopening

Transferrobot

Transportconveyor

Box close/taping

Although often using actuators andpneumatic components, more and moremachines are being controlled byautomated controllers minimizing downtimeand improving productivity throughout themachine. System Q is specifically designedto meet these needs offering a flexiblerange of products that can be configured fora specific application.

� Easy wiring and fastcommunications with CC-Link

With such an extensive range of movingcomponents in the machine, i.e., conveyorsensors, box folding pneumatics, seal tapecutters, and cutter sensors, CC-Link is anideal solution for a cost effective and highlyresponsive communication medium.Deciding on decentralized I/O clearly hasits benefits as it cuts down wiring andreduces the amount of hardware requiredon the control side, which in turn reducesoverall machine costs.

� Providing high speed control withservo system accuracy

The Q series Motion System is eminentlysuitable for complex systems with manymoving parts, as seen in typical packagingmachinery. It offers the high degree ofsynchronization required to prevent errorsin machine processes such as box opening,taping and transfer conveyors. The System QPLC controller ensures that the whole systemworks efficiently and also provides a wayof interfacing all the various non servocomponents with the high speed aspectsof the machine. Although speed is usuallyassociated with packaging systems, in thisarchitecture accuracy takes priority to pre-vent products from being spoiled whilebeing boxed for distribution. System Q’shigh speed functionality ensures that allthese data variances are processed at highspeed with little downtime.

Tubular bagging machines contain heatedcomponents for the vertical heat sealingstrip and cross sealing horizontal jaws.With the FX3U PLC and the FX2N-2LCtemperature controller, temperatures canbe regulated to maintain a steady level ofheat across the light metallic welding parts.The lower cross sealing jaws are longitudi-nally moved into place with a pneumaticpiston using output control signals fromthe FX3U PLC. When the jaws cometogether, heat is applied to seal the top ofthe completed bag. A cutting device thenslices the foil bags apart and a signal issent to the product feeder's flap doors todispense the next dose.

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Ethernet

Ethernet (to Enterprise level)CC-Link Master

Q Motion CPUHigh performance Q CPU

Power supply

Q BUS

Box opening

Remote I/O: Conveyor sensorBox folding pneumaticSeal tape cutterSeal tape cutting sensor

Transferrobot

Box close/taping Conveyor

Case Packing

� Product conveyor controlUsually products require a final packagingstage that comes in the form of a cardboardcase or carton. These case packers preparethe products for the final journey to thepoint of sale. Case packers are designed forspeed but also have a gentle rhythm as toprevent damage to the core products whenbeing placed or wrapped around with asolid medium.

Bagging

FX3U base unit

FX3U-20SSC-HSSCNET III for 2-axessimultaneous start

Digital output(Pneumatic cutter/sealer)

Vertical intermittent motion drive axis

FX2N-2LCTemperature control forvertical thermal heatsealer

FX3U-485-BDRS-485 serialcommunication forproduct weighing

RS-422

Bagging

Product in

Packaging

Verticaldrives

Product out

Tensionconveyor

Film feed roller

Tensioncontrol

Hydrauliccutting andsealing

For simple bagging machines, where theend product is placed in a plain bag, pouchor sack, Mitsubishi Electric's FX Series PLCsoffer a wide range of controllers with specialfunction blocks, adapters and serial com-munication boards to fit a completeapplication solution. With gentle handlingfor smooth control during the bagging ofdelicate products, a simple setup is oftendesired for high quality, dependable opera-tion. The FX Series positioning controllersinclude several options for basic point-to-point control that can be used in a varietyof applications.

� Essential sections of controlThree essential sections of control areneeded for a vertical intermittent tubularbagging machine. To orchestrate thecommunication between various devices,Mitsubishi Electric's FX3U PLC offers acompact solution with room for systemexpansion. The components that are mostcritical for precision control in a tabularbagging system include hardware for vol-ume dosing, thermal heat sealing and twoaxes for vertical intermittent motion.

� Weighing up the costsThe product portioning system accuratelyquantifies product mass with a smallweighing device. After the correct amountof bulk product has been weighed, RS485serial communication sends a ready signalto the PLC via the FX3U-485-BD. This thentriggers the flap doors to open at the appro-priate time. To prevent the foil baggingmaterial from shearing on the tubular fillpipe, two synchronous axes are needed forprecise feed control. With a servo systemnetwork using SSCNET III technology and theFX3U-20SSC-H controller, two independentaxes work together to simultaneously startand stop the single speed positioningoperation using the "mark to move" regis-tration techniques. The vertical motiontension arm at the top of the machineoperates with a spring system while amechanical brake controls the inertia ofthe foil storage roller.

Robot in

Robot out Flat packedboxes

Boxopening

Transferrobot

Transportconveyor

Box close/taping

Although often using actuators andpneumatic components, more and moremachines are being controlled byautomated controllers minimizing downtimeand improving productivity throughout themachine. System Q is specifically designedto meet these needs offering a flexiblerange of products that can be configured fora specific application.

� Easy wiring and fastcommunications with CC-Link

With such an extensive range of movingcomponents in the machine, i.e., conveyorsensors, box folding pneumatics, seal tapecutters, and cutter sensors, CC-Link is anideal solution for a cost effective and highlyresponsive communication medium.Deciding on decentralized I/O clearly hasits benefits as it cuts down wiring andreduces the amount of hardware requiredon the control side, which in turn reducesoverall machine costs.

� Providing high speed control withservo system accuracy

The Q series Motion System is eminentlysuitable for complex systems with manymoving parts, as seen in typical packagingmachinery. It offers the high degree ofsynchronization required to prevent errorsin machine processes such as box opening,taping and transfer conveyors. The System QPLC controller ensures that the whole systemworks efficiently and also provides a wayof interfacing all the various non servocomponents with the high speed aspectsof the machine. Although speed is usuallyassociated with packaging systems, in thisarchitecture accuracy takes priority to pre-vent products from being spoiled whilebeing boxed for distribution. System Q’shigh speed functionality ensures that allthese data variances are processed at highspeed with little downtime.

Tubular bagging machines contain heatedcomponents for the vertical heat sealingstrip and cross sealing horizontal jaws.With the FX3U PLC and the FX2N-2LCtemperature controller, temperatures canbe regulated to maintain a steady level ofheat across the light metallic welding parts.The lower cross sealing jaws are longitudi-nally moved into place with a pneumaticpiston using output control signals fromthe FX3U PLC. When the jaws cometogether, heat is applied to seal the top ofthe completed bag. A cutting device thenslices the foil bags apart and a signal issent to the product feeder's flap doors todispense the next dose.

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Palletizing

� Palletizing goods efficiently fortransport

Palletizing and de-palletizing applicationsare very similar, the difference being in thatone is usually at the plant start point andthe latter situated near the shipping section.But the requirements of both these appli-cation types is to ensure that the boxed orbagged products are stacked accuratelyand safely on the transfer conveyors or onpallets, ready for transport. These kinds ofsystems are usually simple in architecture,and do not require extensive servo control.However, still rely on high performanceand high accuracy while keeping the costdown to a minimum.

Palletizing configuration

Ethernet

CC-Link Master

QD75M4

Power supply

Q BUS

Directional axis

A700 Inverter(Transport conveyor)

(1) (2) (3) (4)

System Q positioning modules, known asthe QD75 range, are ideal for such applica-tions.

Mitsubishi Electric offers an extensive rangeof high quality automation products. This,along with a proven record of innovation,makes Mitsubishi Electric an easy choice tomaintain the upmost reliability of your controlsystem.

� System Q is more than just acontroller

Our automation control concept is basedon the System Q automation platform. It isan extensive range of rack mounted con-trollers from entry level, basic, CPUs up toHigh performance, multi CPU configurations.Supporting this is a range of digital I/O,high resolution analog and intelligentfunction modules are available, providing aneffective means of interfacing System Qwith external equipment and components.In addition to the controller series, variousnetworks are available to enable efficientcommunication between controllers ordevices to save wiring and reduce costs.These are Ethernet (Enterprise level),MELSECNET/H (controller level), CC-Linkand Profibus (device level), and AS-Inter-face (sensor level).

� Highly accurate high speed servodrive systems

The MR-J3 servo series is a diverse range ofhigh accuracy servo motos compatible withthe SSCNET III network. SSCNET (Servo SystemControl Network) is Mitsubishi Electric'sproprietary servo control network, achieving

Product out

Product in

Rotationalaxis

Y axis

X axis

Z axis

Pneumaticgrip

Insertionprofile

MR-J3 - Advanced servo control

System Q - The Automation Platform

� Utilizing the 4-axis QD75 as a costeffective solution

For smaller applications, not requiring amotion controller, the QD75 module pro-vides up to 4 axes of high accuracy servocontrol. Considered as an intelligent functionmodule, QD75 is ideal for controlling direc-tional axes on a palletizing machine. Usingsimple ladder logic programming and anintegrated utility software, the QD75 is veryeasy to setup and debug. Other aspects ofcontrol such as transport conveyors can becontrolled using with the FR-A700 series ofintelligent AC drives. Connection to System Qis made simply by using the CC-Link opendevice level network, which can also beused to connect additional devices such assensors etc. With fast communications of10 Mbps, CC-Link provides a high speedsolution and reduces overall wiring too.The System Q automation platform ensuresthat a flexible and total solution is realized,with performance and cost reductionoptimized.

Guaranteed Quality

All of Mitsubishi Electric's FA componentproducts have acquired the internationalquality assurance "ISO9001" and environ-ment management system standard"ISO14001" certification. Mitsubishi's prod-ucts also comply with various safety stan-dards, European directives, UL Standards,and shipping standards.

� Global FA Center"Mitsubishi FA Centers" are locatedthroughout North America, Europe andAsia to help develop products that complywith international standards and to pro-vide attentive services.

very high speeds of 50 Mbps (full duplex)using a fiber optic transmission medium.These servos include intelligent autotuningfunctions eliminating vibration and providinghigh speed highly accurate characteristics.The System Q motion controller forms thebase of this control, being a dedicatedservo control system CPU that sits withinSystem Q. Q series motion CPUs have a rangeof dedicated operating systems specific tothe application. The Q motion controllercan handle up to 32 axes on one CPU, withhigh speed processing of 3.5 ms easilyachieved.

� Intelligent energy saving AC drivesThe FR-A700 series of intelligent inverterAC drives are ideal for pump, fan, and con-veyor type applications. Ranging from200 V to 400 V series, from 0.4 kW up to amaximum 500 kW drive, the FR-A700 seriesoffers a flexible range of drives for almostany type of application. These drives are

very easy to use having an extensiveparameter setup architecture that can besetup on board or by using utility software.Providing economical performance is sec-ond nature for the FR-A700 series, usingmagnetic flux control to ensure optimummotor operation, optimum excitation con-trol minimizing motor loss and reducingthe overall power consumption of thedrive, to name but a few features.

FR-A700 - variadores de altas prestaciones

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Palletizing

� Palletizing goods efficiently fortransport

Palletizing and de-palletizing applicationsare very similar, the difference being in thatone is usually at the plant start point andthe latter situated near the shipping section.But the requirements of both these appli-cation types is to ensure that the boxed orbagged products are stacked accuratelyand safely on the transfer conveyors or onpallets, ready for transport. These kinds ofsystems are usually simple in architecture,and do not require extensive servo control.However, still rely on high performanceand high accuracy while keeping the costdown to a minimum.

Palletizing configuration

Ethernet

CC-Link Master

QD75M4

Power supply

Q BUS

Directional axis

A700 Inverter(Transport conveyor)

(1) (2) (3) (4)

System Q positioning modules, known asthe QD75 range, are ideal for such applica-tions.

Mitsubishi Electric offers an extensive rangeof high quality automation products. This,along with a proven record of innovation,makes Mitsubishi Electric an easy choice tomaintain the upmost reliability of your controlsystem.

� System Q is more than just acontroller

Our automation control concept is basedon the System Q automation platform. It isan extensive range of rack mounted con-trollers from entry level, basic, CPUs up toHigh performance, multi CPU configurations.Supporting this is a range of digital I/O,high resolution analog and intelligentfunction modules are available, providing aneffective means of interfacing System Qwith external equipment and components.In addition to the controller series, variousnetworks are available to enable efficientcommunication between controllers ordevices to save wiring and reduce costs.These are Ethernet (Enterprise level),MELSECNET/H (controller level), CC-Linkand Profibus (device level), and AS-Inter-face (sensor level).

� Highly accurate high speed servodrive systems

The MR-J3 servo series is a diverse range ofhigh accuracy servo motos compatible withthe SSCNET III network. SSCNET (Servo SystemControl Network) is Mitsubishi Electric'sproprietary servo control network, achieving

Product out

Product in

Rotationalaxis

Y axis

X axis

Z axis

Pneumaticgrip

Insertionprofile

MR-J3 - Advanced servo control

System Q - The Automation Platform

� Utilizing the 4-axis QD75 as a costeffective solution

For smaller applications, not requiring amotion controller, the QD75 module pro-vides up to 4 axes of high accuracy servocontrol. Considered as an intelligent functionmodule, QD75 is ideal for controlling direc-tional axes on a palletizing machine. Usingsimple ladder logic programming and anintegrated utility software, the QD75 is veryeasy to setup and debug. Other aspects ofcontrol such as transport conveyors can becontrolled using with the FR-A700 series ofintelligent AC drives. Connection to System Qis made simply by using the CC-Link opendevice level network, which can also beused to connect additional devices such assensors etc. With fast communications of10 Mbps, CC-Link provides a high speedsolution and reduces overall wiring too.The System Q automation platform ensuresthat a flexible and total solution is realized,with performance and cost reductionoptimized.

Guaranteed Quality

All of Mitsubishi Electric's FA componentproducts have acquired the internationalquality assurance "ISO9001" and environ-ment management system standard"ISO14001" certification. Mitsubishi's prod-ucts also comply with various safety stan-dards, European directives, UL Standards,and shipping standards.

� Global FA Center"Mitsubishi FA Centers" are locatedthroughout North America, Europe andAsia to help develop products that complywith international standards and to pro-vide attentive services.

very high speeds of 50 Mbps (full duplex)using a fiber optic transmission medium.These servos include intelligent autotuningfunctions eliminating vibration and providinghigh speed highly accurate characteristics.The System Q motion controller forms thebase of this control, being a dedicatedservo control system CPU that sits withinSystem Q. Q series motion CPUs have a rangeof dedicated operating systems specific tothe application. The Q motion controllercan handle up to 32 axes on one CPU, withhigh speed processing of 3.5 ms easilyachieved.

� Intelligent energy saving AC drivesThe FR-A700 series of intelligent inverterAC drives are ideal for pump, fan, and con-veyor type applications. Ranging from200 V to 400 V series, from 0.4 kW up to amaximum 500 kW drive, the FR-A700 seriesoffers a flexible range of drives for almostany type of application. These drives are

very easy to use having an extensiveparameter setup architecture that can besetup on board or by using utility software.Providing economical performance is sec-ond nature for the FR-A700 series, usingmagnetic flux control to ensure optimummotor operation, optimum excitation con-trol minimizing motor loss and reducingthe overall power consumption of thedrive, to name but a few features.

FR-A700 - variadores de altas prestaciones

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The MELSOFT engineering suite is anextensive range of software for program-ming, configuration and maintenance of allMitsubishi automation system elements.For example the GX series is a sophisticatedladder programming tool, debug andmaintenance software combined with autility configuration software which aids inthe programless setup of intelligent func-tion modules. Moving up a step is theMX series of software which provides amiddleware for connection and monitor-ing options for external 3rd party softwarewith the Q series, i.e., data logging spread-sheets, and can be a simple alternative tohigh end SCADA software.

GOT1000 series - control at your finger tips

MELSOFT is a wide range of software solutionsdesigned to optimize your plant productivity.

Mitsubishi Electric manufacturers a diverserange of Human Machine Interfaces calledGOTs. The GOT1000 range starts from theGT11 5.7 inch compact GOTs, up to thelarge 15 inch GT15 series. These terminalsuse TFT display technology and are solelydesigned for high performance with cleartrue color high resolution displays. Theyalso include a reliable front mounted USBprogramming port to enable easy program-ming and maintenance access withouthaving to open up the cabinet to accessthe back of the GOT. The GOT can also beconnected to existing Mitsubishi networkssuch as MELSECNET/H and CC-Link, but canalso be interfaced directly into the Q seriesbackplane bus, resulting in very high com-munication speeds. A memory card canalso be inserted enabling storage of docu-ments, trend and recipe data, along withCSV files, etc.

Perfect Control

Leaving the System Q aside, the GTWorksprovides a detailed graphical tool for designingscreens for the GOT1000 series, withembedded editing tools. MR Configurator is asimple programming and virtual debuggingenvironment for the System Q motioncontroller. Programming and setting upparameters for the FR-A700 series ofintelligent drives could not be simplerwith the FR Configurator software. In additionto parameterizing the inverter drives onboard, this utility software enablesparameterization from your desktop PC.In addition to the MELSOFT programmingssoftware is available enaoftware series, adiverse range of simulation bling you dodebug your program without the need forthe actual hardware. MELSOFT is a keyessential for today's needs.

A world ofautomation solutions

Since its beginnings in 1870, some 45 com-panies use the Mitsubishi name, covering aspectrum of finance, commerce and industry.

The Mitsubishi brand name is recognizedaround the world as a symbol of premiumquality.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation representsspace development, transportation, semi-conductors, energy systems, communica-tions and information processing, audiovisual equipment, home electronics, build-ing and energy management and automa-tion systems, and has 237 factories and lab-oratories worldwide in over 121 countries.

This is why you can rely on a Mitsubishiautomation solution – because we knowfirst hand about the need for reliable, effi-cient, easy-to-use automation and control.

As one of the world’s leading companieswith a global turnover of 3.4 trillion Yen(approximately $30.8 billion), employingover 100,000 people, Mitsubishi Electrichas the resource and the commitment todeliver the ultimate in service and supportas well as the best products.

Mitsubishi offers a wide range of automation equipment from PLCs and HMIs to CNC and EDM machines.

Robots

Motion control and servos

Inverters

HMI and GOTs

Micro PLCs

Modular PLCs

EDM machines

CNCcontrollers

Laser machines

LV circuit protection