6.2. Flex Zone Recognition

ConveyLinx-Ai Family Moduless will automatically detect that a given carton is longer than one zone length and automatically adjust accumulation control so that the longer carton occupies two logical zones and will keep the next upstream carton from conveying into the longer carton.

!Flex Zone mode only functions in singulation release mode

All 3 Cartons are accumulated and the Zone at PE3 has Flex Zone enabled

Carton 1 Releases – Even though PE3 is clear, because it has Flex Zone enabled, Carton 2 remains accumulated

When Carton 1’s leading edge reaches PE1, Flex Zone is cleared from the Zone at PE3 and Carton 2 releases

!Please note that Flex Zone mode operates for carton lengths up to 2 zone lengths only. Operating conveyor system with cartons whose lengths are in excess of 2 zone lengths may produce undesirable results such as excessive detected jam conditions and faults.

How to disable Flex Zone operation with EasyRoll