The industry model Car Wash simulates an automatically working washing unit for cars as used e. g. in garages and gas stations. The car wash line consists of a rack being portable in its X-axis with a horizontal brush and two vertical brushes attached on it. The simulated process shows a car model getting "washed": The program cycle begins with starting rotation of all brushes and starting movement the Portal in –X-direction. Thereby the horizontal brush will be moved in its lowest position. This position is indicated by a mechanical position switch.
The horizontal brush follows the shape of the car, controlled by two reflection light switch signals while the portal moves to its end position. After a short break all brushes start rotating again and the Portal moves in +X-direction. The horizontal brush follows the shape of the car like before, controlled by two reflection light switch signals. When the portal reaches the end position, the horizontal brush moves in +Z-direction to its top position and all brush rotations get stopped.
With Christiani's industrial models, you can convey almost all learning content as in a real automation system:
- Requirements definition
- Control planning
- Control selection
- Programming
- Commissioning
- Setup and adjustment
- Verification of results
Training in the departments:
- Automation technology
- PLC programming
- Control technology
- Electrical engineering
- Maintenance
- Logistics
Dimensions: 540 x 390 x 400 mm (L x W x H)
Supply voltage: 24 V
Components:
- Sensors:
- 2 x diffuse reflection sensors
- 4 x Mechanical switches
- 3 x Motors with one running direction
- 2 x Motors with two running directions
Requirements for the PLC:
- 6 x Digital Inputs
- 6 x Digital Outputs
Electrical Connection:
- SUB-D1 - 37 poles (16 pins occupied)
Accessory Cable:
- 1 x connecting Cable 20 x 0.34 mm²