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MecLab®
The complete package

The hardware The accompanying documents Control with FluidSIM® software The complete package
on CD-ROM
In the MPS - Mechatronics module The stations are controlled with Contains everything you need for
model, students will design and The complete package includes a FluidSIM® software and the EasyPort working with MecLab®:
improve an automated system. Once CD-ROM with: interface. – 1 Stacking Magazine station
students are familiar with – Workbook: Teaching with MecLab® – 1 Conveyor station
mechatronics, they will have the
– Technical book: Fundamentals of FluidSIM® is the application for cre- – 1 Handling station
opportunity to design creative
solutions to real-world problems, automation technology ating and simulating pneumatic and – 1 compressor 230 V with connec-
challenges, and needs. – Book of exercises with 5 – 7 ex- electrical circuits and programmable tor for DE, FR, NO, SE, FI, PT, ES,
ercises per station and prepared logic controllers. With its universal AT, NL, BE, GR, TR, IT, DK, IR, ID or
MecLab® is delivered in practical, worksheets in *.doc format with PC interface, FluidSIM® can control 1 compressor 110 V with connec-
stackable systainers, which function solutions; these can be easily the MecLab® stations directly. As a tor for US, CA, Central America, BR,
as storage units as well as transport adapted to meet your particular result, the pupils can follow a contin- CO, YU, EC, KR, TW, TH, PH, JP
packaging. requirements. uous functional chain from the circuit – 3 x EasyPort to connect the sta-
– Prepared PowerPoint presenta- diagram to simulation to control. tions to the computer
The individual stations have different tions with extensive visual materi- – 3 x power supply unit with connec-
functions: als for use in class Since FluidSIM® is supplied as a tor for DE, FR, NO, SE, FI, PT, ES,
– The Stacking Magazine station – Videos classroom licence, the number of AT, NL, BE, GR, TR, IT, DK, IR, ID or
contains a workpiece storage con- – Technical data for all components pupils who can work with FluidSIM® 3 x power supply unit with connec-
tainer and a feed separator. Outstanding features: at one time is limited only by the tor for US, CA, Central America, BR,
– The Conveyor station can transport – Design of mechatronics number of computers. They can use CO, YU, EC, KR, TW, TH, PH, JP
and sort workpieces. system for automatic order it to try out their solutions in simula- – FluidSIM®
– The Handling station can grip the execution. tion before testing them on the real – Documents on CD-ROM
workpieces and deposit them at – Use FluidSIM software to station. Moreover, FluidSIM® pro- – Workpieces
defined points. create pneumatic circuits. vides information at the click of a – Tools
– Design creative solutions to mouse button about all components, – Screw set
real-world problems, and many informative animated se- – Systainers
challenges and needs quences.
Complete package
230 V 549786
110 V 556276

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- Connections in science, technology and engineering:

- SCIENCE:
+ Compressed air
+ Physics
+ Boyle's Law
+ Electromagnet
+ Current
+ Voltage
+ Electronics
+ Energy conversion
+ Electro-pneumatics
+ Mechanics
- TECHNOLOGY:
+ Electromechanical station
+ Sensors and motors
+ Probe
+ Solenoid valve
+ Switches and relays
- TECHNIQUE:
+ Logic circuit programming
+ Electrical circuit
+ Compressed air circuit
+ Pneumatic circuit
+ Technical design process
+ Schematic
- MATH:
+ Measurement unit
+ Algebra
+ Rate
+ Ladder logic
+ Truth table
+ Boolean algebra

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MecLab®
The Stacking Magazine and Conveyor stations

1 1 Stacking Magazine station 2 Conveyor station

Functions Functions
In any automated production line, Transporting workpieces from one
workpieces must be stored and fed manufacturing station to the next is
into the production process in an or- an important task in production. In
derly way. In MecLab® that is the job the real world, driverless transport
of the Stacking Magazine station. It systems, forklift trucks and above
can store both workpieces (lid and all conveyor belts are used for this
can) in the arrangement desired, and purpose. The conveyor in MecLab ®
can separate them out for feeding. allows realistic simulation of an in-
The workpieces stored in the tower dustrial workpiece transport system.
magazine are pushed out by the hori- The drive motor can run forwards
zontally positioned cylinder. The ver- and backwards; workpieces can be
tically positioned cylinder can then detected with the sensors and distin-
replicate a press-fit process (e.g. guished from one another. The sole-
pressing a lid onto a can). All proc- noid allows workpieces to be sepa-
esses are controlled electro-pneu- rated or rejected onto the slide.
matically. A magnetic limit switch
can be used to record the position Technical learning objectives
of a cylinder. – Activation of direct currentmotors
– Inductive sensors
Technical learning objectives – Opto sensors
– Fundamentals of pneumatics – Relay circuits
– Single-acting cylinders – Polarity reversal circuits
– Double-acting cylinders – PLC programming
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– Solenoid valves – Control using logic operations
– Sensor technology – magnetic limit – Construction and wiring
switches
– Connecting tubing and wiring Scope of delivery
– Relay control systems – Conveyor belt module with
– DC motor
Scope of delivery – Solenoid as stopper/deflector
– Stacking magazine module – Multi-pin plug distributor
– Press-fit unit module – Inductive sensor
– Multi-pin plug distributor – Opto sensor (light barrier)
– 2 solenoid valves – Aluminium slotted assembly board
– 2 cylinders – Tool set
– 1 magnetic limit switch – Workpieces
– Aluminium slotted assembly board – Systainer
– Tool set – Equipment trays
– Workpieces – CD with FluidSIM® and documents
– Systainer
– Equipment trays
– CD with FluidSIM® and documents

1 Stacking Magazine station 548704

Necessary accessories
Control package 549787
Compressor ➔ Page 7

2 Conveyor station 548705

Necessary accessories
Control package 549787

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MecLab®
Handling station und Expansion set

3 Handling station 4 MecLab® Expansion set 3

Functions This expansion set contains a range

No matter whether it‘s a simple of components for realising your own
depositing operation or highly project ideas. All in a practical Sys-
complex assembly work – handling tainer, of course.
systems are always involved.
Handling devices range from simple, Content
two-axis handlers up to highly – Two double-acting cylinders with
complex industrial robots with one-way flow control valves
six axes. The handler in MecLab® – 2 solenoid valves
consists of pneumatic cylinders – 1 diffuse sensor
with plain-bearing guides and has – 2 magnetic limit switches
two axes. The workpiece is held – 1 profile kit
by a gripper which is likewise – 1 profile plate
pneumatically driven. The handler – 1 electrical button
can transport the workpiece from – 1 electrical switch
one station to another or can join – 1 indicator light
two workpiece halves together.

Technical learning objectives

– Fundamentals of pneumatics
– Double-acting cylinders
– Gripper
– Solenoid valves
– Sensor technology – magnetic limit
switches
– Connecting tubing and wiring
– Relay control systems
– Control with logic
– PLC controllers
– Sequencing 4

Scope of delivery
– Handling module
– 3 solenoid valves
– 4 magnetic limit switches
– 2 pneumatic cylinders with
plain-bearing guide
– 1 pneumatic gripper
– Multi-pin plug distributor
– Aluminium slotted assembly board
– Tool set
– Workpieces
– Systainer
– Equipment trays
– CD with FluidSIM® and documents

3 Handling station 548706

Necessary accessories
Control package 549787
Compressor ➔ Page 7

4 MecLab Expansion set 556245

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MecLab®
Control options

The control package

EasyPort Mini with power supply unit and connecting cables
The control package contains eve- rything you need for controlling
MecLab®:
EasyPort Mini
– 6 digital input and output channels

– Maximum current per output channel 0.7 A, 24 V

– Digital input switching threshold 12 V

– Power supply 24 V DC ±10 %, 3 VA power consumption

– Status LED to indicate the operat- ing status

– USB interface to connect to a PC

via mini USB socket

– Including USB connecting cable

– Short circuit proof

Power supply unit
– 24 V DC output voltage

– output current max. 1.88 A

– supply voltage 100 – 24 0 V, 1.5 A,

50 – 60 Hz
– Short circuit proof
Order no. 549787

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 MecLab® Compressors

Compressor for MecLab®

Low-cost compressor for MecLab®. Only 54 DB (A), therefore well suited for use in classrooms.
Supplies up to 4 stations.
– Pressure: max. 400 kPa (4 bar)

– Suction capacity: 14 l/min

– Reservoir capacity: 2,5 l

– Dimensions: 310 x 150 x 370 mm

Design: 230 V/50 Hz, 135 W

Power cable

One side designed as a connector and one side with a country-specific plug.