Hytrol Spotlight

Hytrol is proud to present Gen3, the next generation of the EZLogic® Accumulation System. It features the same EZLogic® familiarity while incorporating new technologies for ease of installation, operation, and maintenance. We have responded to the voice of our customers to make the most advanced zero-pressure accumulation system in the world even better. Hytrol continues to Lead the Way by once again revolutionizing conveyor accumulation systems.

FEATURES

Ease of Installation and Replacement
Dynamic Zone Allocation - Provides Unprecedented Throughput Possibilities
Easy to Configure
Expanded Control Options
Functionality to Enhance Product Flow
Greatly Simplifies Field Wiring

COMPONENTS

Controller/Transducer Assembly

• Base
• Cordset
• EZLogic® Controller
• Transducer (Sensor)

Cordset

• Different lengths for different zones
• Snaps into base
• Installation direction determines default direction of conveyor flow
• Provides the plug-in point for the EZLogic® controller
• Push to connect

Transducer (Sensor)

Three sensing types:
  - Polarized Reflex
  - Adjustable Diffuse
  - Narrow-Beam Diffuse
Two mounting styles:
  - Unitized (hard-wired to controller)
  - Remote (plugs to controller)
Dual-transducer option is available
Adjustable vertically and horizontally

EZLogic® Controller

• Two physical variations:
– Unitized (transducer hard-wired to controller)
– Controller only (for use with remote
transducers)
• Two functional variations:
– Standard
– Enhanced (with extended functional capability)
• Plugs into cordset and snaps into base

Assembly ADVANTAGES

• Controller Plugs In
• Reduces excess cabling
• Cables run in “proper” direction for either left-hand and right-hand flow
• Controllers can be removed and replaced without disturbing cabling

AUXILIARY COMPONENTS
Auxiliary I/O Module		Input/Output/Power (IOP)
• Plugs into Auxiliary port of any controller • Can be installed or moved easily • Provides Local Interface to Outside Controls and Equipment		• Provides power to EZLogic® system • 100-130VAC or 210-250VAC (Auto switching) • Output 27VDC 100W • Provides interface and connections for optional IOP control wiring
PC and PDA Adapters		Other Accessories
• Special cables to allow the EZLogic® controllers to interface with a PC or PDA • Plugs to auxiliary port of the controller and an available 9-pin RS232 (serial) connector on the PC/PDA • Used to configure, retrieve diagnostic data, etc.		• Power supply cable • Power and logic distribution cables • Power isolation cable • Remote sensor/Auxiliary extension cables • Power splitter • “Wake-up” photo-eyes

DYNAMIC ZONE ALLOCATION

Auxiliary I/O Module

• EZLogic® automatically adjusts the conveyor’s zone length to accommodate the length of the carton being conveyed.
• Longer cartons are easily and efficiently conveyed in singulation mode.
• Increases carton throughput, accumulation density, conveyor efficiency, and system flexibility.
• Zones may be sized for the smallest carton, if desired (most efficient)
• Conveyor runs in singulation mode, providing better control of boxes
• Longer cartons introduced after installation DO NOT OBSOLETE THE SYSTEM!
• The low-usage, long box is no longer a problem!

FUNCTIONALITY

Two Modes of Operation

• Singulation Mode - product separates while traveling down the conveyor and when it is released from the conveyor, creating a zone-length gap between packages.
• Slug Mode - product does not separate when traveling down the conveyor or when it is released from the conveyor. This allows higher carton throughput at any given conveyor speed. Product will not separate on the conveyor even when accumulation has been activated at the discharge end.

Jam Protection

When the conveyor is set to run in “slug mode,” if a package is sensed by an EZLogic® controller for six seconds or longer a signal is sent to the upstream zone to accumulate product on the upstream side of the jammed package. This prevents product pile-up until the jam is cleared. The zone where the jam is detected continues to drive, in many cases dislodging the product without assistance. Once the jam is cleared, the conveyor returns to normal operation.

“Sleep” Feature

If an EZLogic® controller does not detect the presence of product for a selectable time period, the controller stops the zone from driving. This is known as the “sleep” feature and it helps reduce noise and roller wear. Packages traveling down the conveyor “wake up” the zones as needed to move the package.

Loading Zone

When a pallet (or other load) is placed in a zone by some external means, the zone stops the rollers from turning and holds back any upstream pallets for a preset time.

Indexing Zone Stop

Ideal for workstations where a person finishes with one item then momentarily presses a switch, indexing the next item forward.

Pulse Feature for GEZ

Momentarily applies a brake to passing boxes in zones of GEZ (gravity accumulator) conveyors to prevent momentum build-up.

Cascaded Slug Release

Rather than releasing all cartons simultaneously, this function introduces a momentary delay in the release of each zone, from discharge upstream.

INTRODUCING THE IOP SYSTEM
WHAT IS IOP	DIRECT-WIRED I/O IOP-WIRED I/O
IOP is the Input/Output/Power system. It gives the integrator or installer one central location to wire in all “real time” inputs and outputs to the EZLogic® system, such as: • Zone stop inputs • Slug mode inputs • Photo-eye outputs • “Jam detected” outputs • Other “real time” I/O
IOP ADVANTAGES
• Reduced installation costs • Easy to reconfigure • Central location for I/O checking/troubleshooting • Can also be used for “peer to peer” communication
IOP COMPONENTS
• IOP box with at least one IOP I/O board installed I/O boards are located inside the IOP box. Each board supports up to two inputs/outputs Up to four I/O boards can be installed in one IOP box, for a total of eight inputs or outputs, in any combination • Enhanced EZLogic® controllers in locations where I/O is required • Configuration software

INTERFACING

Pushbutton Programmer

• Plugs to the Auxiliary port of any controller
• Allows easy configuration of most used features
• Mounting is provided to leave the programmer on the conveyor, if desired

EZLogic® PC software

• “Genesis” Configuration Manager
• Provides an easy-to-use interface to configure the EZLogic® system
• Allows access to some advanced features
• Used to configure IOP settings
• Can retrieve diagnostic data from a controller
• Allows the user to:
– Change settings in a controller
– Save a controller configuration for later use
– Load and use default settings for various conveyor models
– Set “Clone Protection” for a controller to prevent
accidental overwriting of critical settings by cloning

Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc. • 2020 Hytrol Drive • Jonesboro, AR 72401
870.974.5642 • www.hytrol.com