Rockwell Automation Arena Users Guide - Manual (Page 103)

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Segment module
D ESCRIPTION
The Segment module defines the distance between two stations in the segment set of a
conveyor. The beginning station, ending station, and segment are used to create the
appropriate segment set, which defines the path of the conveyor. Typically, more than one
Segment module is used to define the segment set.
T YPICAL USES
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Distillery operation that has a path from bottling to labeling to the boxing area
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Baggage-handling area that has a path from check-in to a holding area to a staging
area
P ROMPTS
Transporter module
D ESCRIPTION
The Transporter module allows the definition of a free-path or guided transporter device
for entity movement from one location to another. Free-path transporters move freely
between stations and are not influenced by other transporter traffic. The Distance module
specifies the distances between stations. Guided transporters, on the other hand, are
restricted to run on fixed paths such as tracks or rails. Movement may be affected by
traffic congestion from other vehicles. Guided transporters travel on networks defined
using the Network and Network Link modules.
Each spreadsheet entry creates a single transporter set.
When using a transporter to transfer between modules or as the server in a Leave or Enter
module, the transporter must be defined using the Transporter module.
T YPICAL USES
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Forklifts that transfer parts between processing stations
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Wheelchairs that move patients between diagnostic areas
Prompt Description
Name Name of the segment.
Beginning Station The name of the first station that is located on the conveyor.
Next Station The name of the next station that is located on the conveyor.
Length Distance between this station and the previous station.