Sort Controller is a PLC based, pre-engineered sorter control system that is designed and built to support a variety of package sorting technologies: !  Pop-up/Swivel wheel diverters. !  Slat/Shoe with pneumatic or electric switches (single or bi- directional) !  Unit Sorters(Cross-belt, Tilt, etc.) !  Garment/Rail !  Others The product is turnkey and includes: !  PLC Processor & I/O hardware !  Pyramid Controller Series application software !  Control panel, complete sub-panel assembly including all electrical & control hardware !  Motor control subsystem e.g. contactors, motor protectors, VFDs, etc. !  Field control devices e.g. photo-eyes, motion encoders, switches, annunciators !  Installation, field wiring, integration/ test, commissioning, & post- implementation Service/Support Sort Controller is designed and built “off the shelf” to seamlessly integrate with all leading package conveyor manufacturer’s equipment, and has been successfully implemented with Hytrol, Automotion, FKILogistex (Mathews, Bushman, Alvey), Ermanco, HK,Quantum, Siemens-Dematic(Rapistan), Gartner, Schonenberger, others.

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Product Overview

Product Highlights

!  Based upon field proven and time tested AB/Rockwell Automation process control and motion control products !  Pre-engineered to reduce cost, minimize installation/test/ commissioning time and abate implementation risk !  Extremely reliable operation over a broad range of product types, weights and sizes

Automatic Product ID Via Bar Code Scanner Or Vision (Camera)

Positive Confirmation Of All Product Sorting Events (Fully Closed Loop & Deterministic)

Absolute Tracking Of All Product Events To Their Required Divert Destinations

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LAN Connection To Pyramid Induction

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LAN Connection To Pyramid Sort Manager &

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!  Capable of supporting very high throughput rates e.g. 200+ cartons per minute !  Fully scalable relative to sorter size and number of diverts

!  Easily configured to meet customer’s specific divert algorithm requirements !  Over 250+ individual instances of Pyramid’s Sort Controller installed and operating accurately

Using Pyramid’s Induction Controller Creates A Complete &

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PYRAMID CONTROLLER SERIES

SORT CONTROLLER

Phone: (513) 679-7400 Fax: (513) 679-7415 http://www.pyramidcontrols.com

Complete Control Panel Build And Feeder, Motive Power, Signal & Data Field Wiring

•  High speed product induction and N:1 merging, or 1:1 gap optimization (servo, inverter or clutch/brake) •  Variable speed conveyors, merges and sorters •  Integrated bar code scanning and/or vision (cameras) for automatic product identification

•  Very robust, with the capability to handle virtually any package conveyor sorting technology available today at any speed •  Custom sorting algorithms based upon specific customer requirements •  Superior reliability, accuracy and complete product accountability throughout the sorting process

•  Fully scalable with the ability to support small to extremely large sorting applications. •  Designed to be fully compatible with all leading conveyor and rail manufacturers sorter equipment •  The Pyramid Sort Controller software provides for extremely reliable control over a wide range of product types and performance levels

Sort Controller At Work

Sort Controller can be used in conjunction with Pyramid’s other Controller Series products including:

•  Conveyor Controller – One of the most extensive and technically advanced PLC software libraries in the material handling industry today (supporting package conveyor, rail, pallet, etc. applications) •  Induction Controller – A pre-engineered and packaged N:1 servo sorter induction control system (and 1:1 gap optimizer) that supports a wide range of product types and performance levels

For the implementation of a Sort Controller application, Pyramid offers a full line of professional services including: project management, design, engineering, panel build, installation & field wiring, education/training, commissioning and post-implementation support.

Basic Architecture

•  Multiple processor & I/O control platforms from AB/Rockwell Automation: - Control Logix - PLC 5/xx - SLC •  Optional UPS support for mission critical applications

•  Pyramid Controller Series Sort Controller Software Package Version 3.0. •  Complete application engineering and software configuration to meet specific customer requirements e.g. sorter type, sorting algorithms, divert array, warehouse control system interface, etc.

•  High performance LAN integration using Ethernet, Data Highway+, serial, others. •  Seamless LAN integration with Pyramid’s Induction Controller, Conveyor Controller, Sort Manager, Facilities/HMI Manager and other company products

•  Control panel assembly including all electrical and control sub-panel components •  Complete motor control center including contactors, motor protectors, etc. •  Utility and main power feeders

•  AB/Rockwell Device Net & Control Net field device integration •  AB/Rockwell Automation field I/O devices such as: sensors, motion encoders, switches, etc. •  Alternative hardware manufacturers available upon request e.g. Cutler- Hammer

Product Notes

•  Integrated bar code scanning & vision (camera) options including:

- Scan Tunnels( 3, 5, 6 sides) -  Line Scanners -  Omni-directional -  RFID Readers

Phone: (513) 679-7400 Fax: (513) 679-7415 www.pyramidcontrols.com