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12/2018 – 02/2019

Track & trace for cartoner

A MYO production in Germany (DACH) was retrofitted with track & trace on the cartoner – including MicroHAWK cameras, Siemens S7-315 function blocks, FIFO data handling and automated rejection logic.

Project at a glance

Period
12/2018 – 02/2019
Industry
Tobacco manufacturing
Region
Germany (DACH)
Role
Automation engineer (retrofit)

Project Details

Initial situation

  • •The retrofit had to fit into a narrow production window without affecting cycle time.
  • •Control system, cameras, FCC platform and delta robot required a shared data model.

Solution

  • •Developed new function blocks for pouch and case tracking including FIFO buffers.
  • •Connected cameras, labeller and quality stations to the S7 controller via serial interfaces.
  • •Integrated rejection logic and door monitoring into the safety and process control.

Impact

  • •Track & trace meets regulatory requirements without affecting cycle time.
  • •Operators receive clear diagnostics and can document rejected product automatically.

Technologies & interfaces

Siemens S7-315-2 DPBosch Rexroth robot controllerMicroHAWK ID-40Markem Imaje labellerRS232 & ProfiBus communication

Project FAQs

What was Prybisch Automation's responsibility?
Automation engineer (retrofit). Developed new function blocks for pouch and case tracking including FIFO buffers.
Which technologies were integrated?
Siemens S7-315-2 DP, Bosch Rexroth robot controller, MicroHAWK ID-40, Markem Imaje labeller, RS232 & ProfiBus communication.
Where was the project delivered?
Germany (DACH).

Client takeaway

The solution demonstrates that comprehensive track & trace can be retrofitted economically to legacy equipment.

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