Pots Filling Production Line

Abstract

This study involves the integration of an industrial control system (ICS) into a pneumatically actuated production line for filling and covering pots. The newly implemented control system encompasses sensors, a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), and a Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen. This ICS serves as the central supervisory and operational hub, guiding the entire production process, including pot insertion, filling, tin foil and plastic cover placement, and product retrieval along the production track. The control system offers a user-friendly interface through the HMI screen, allowing operators to control and monitor the production line. Users can issue instructions to the PLC and access real-time data collected from the sensors. The system supports both automatic and manual operation modes, the latter being particularly useful for identifying and addressing faults. Additionally, the system's versatility enables it to adapt to various products, requiring only minor parameter adjustments.