Design the normal cycle and the abnormal cycle.
Production logic must cover far more than the successful automatic sequence. It should detect missing products, failed grips, machine timeouts, open access points, downstream blockage and interrupted cycles, then guide authorised users toward a safe recovery.
We define the control architecture around the equipment, plant standards and required interfaces. The HMI presents production states, format selection, alarms, manual functions and maintenance information without exposing unsafe or confusing controls.
PLC architecture
Coordinate robot, conveyors, fixtures, tooling, sensors and surrounding equipment.
Robot programming
Develop paths, frames, payload data, tool logic and controlled recovery routines.
Safety control
Implement safety functions, interlocks, zones, resets and stop behaviour from the risk assessment.
Data and recipes
Manage product formats, counters, diagnostic histories and agreed production information.
Control system scope
The final architecture depends on plant standards, interfaces, safety functions and support requirements.
| Robot controller | Motion program, tools, frames, payloads, paths, zones and robot diagnostics |
|---|---|
| Cell PLC | Sequence control, equipment coordination, permissives, timeouts and fault recovery |
| HMI | Modes, recipes, status, alarms, manual functions, maintenance and production information |
| Safety | Emergency stops, gates, scanners, safe speed/position where required, reset and restart logic |
| Interfaces | Digital I/O, industrial Ethernet, fieldbus, serial or other agreed machine connections |
| Documentation | I/O lists, functional description, backups, operating information and change control |