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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