Ports are the workstations where the Robots will deliver and pick up bins from the workers. Pio uses the port model called Conveyor 5.1.
The port uses a conveyor belt to move the bins to the operator. While one bin is being presented to the operator, the second bin is held in place above the port by a robot.
Bins are delivered in the port with the wide side first.
Port control panel
The control panel above the port has a power and a "retry" button, some LEDs to show the status of the port and an emergency stop button.
See more details in these articles:
How to use port controller and read LED statuses
How to use the buttons above the port
Weight control
If a bin in the port is too heavy, an alarm will sound and the bin will not be moved to the storage area.
To stop the alarm and to move the bin to the storage area:
Remove items from the bin until the weight is less than the configured limit.
Technical details
Dimension port furniture (LxWxH): 632mm x 492mm x 692mm
Dimension conveyor belt (LxWxH): 2057mm x 452mm x 163mm
Max load including bin: 35kg
Furniture material: painted aluminum with composite plastic edge
Max bin throughput: 180 bins per hour
Min exchange time: 5 sec (7 sec including overweight function)
Troubleshooting articles
How to start and shut down the port
Port error: Alarm activated and bin not returned to grid
Bin not moving from the port
Robot unable to pick bin from port