RESTORATION OF A PNEUMATICALLY CONTROLLED END-OF-ARM-TOOLING (EOAT) FOR CLASSROOM TEACHING Trent Lott and Chase Keller Advisor: Dr. Mohammad Saadeh Class: ET Class Professor: Dr. Cris Koutsougeras Senior Design Southeastern LA University Computer Engineering Technology

What Is it?

Working System at Intralox: How the End Of Arm Tool (EOAT) worked: It would slide into the mold, then extend the vacuum cups to grab the next part, lift it up so the next section could be molded to it to create a continuous belt. Then slide back out so the mold could close and start the process all over again.

Purpose:  To restore the EOAT and learn the functionality of the entire system.  This project will provide our ET program with an extra resource to better prepare our graduates for real work scenarios.

Components:  (End-Of-Arm-Tooling) EOAT  Allen Bradley MicroLogix 1200 PLC  Vacuum (Undecided Model)  Air Compressor  Wooden Frame

Building the Frame:

MicroLogix 1200 PLC by Allen Bradley

Simple Ladder Logic

Problems With The Vacuum  Three phase Vacuum Pump is not adequate for lab use.  Looking to get a single phase Vac.

Valve Pack:  For controlling the air supply to individual components of the system.

Deliverables:  October 2013:  Design a frame to construct the End-Of-Arm-Tooling (EOAT) that was donated by Intralox.  November 2013:  Build the frame and fix the EOAT on it.  Acquire Allen Bradley Software (RsLogix 500) and learn the syntax.  Identify the sensors, actuators, wiring diagrams, PLC connections, the air compressor, and power requirements to operate the EOAT.  January 2014:  Order missing parts (vacuum pump, sensors, pneumatic tubes, pneumatic regulators).  February 2014):  Connect sensors and actuators to PLC and train the system.  March 2014:  Connect vacuum and air compressor to PLC and actuators.  April 2014:  Test the system, document all components, and prepare a user manual that describes the operating mechanism.