Transporter flowchart modules, Activate module, Allocate module – Rockwell Automation Arena Users Guide User Manual
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Transporter flowchart modules
Activate module
D
ESCRIPTION
The Activate module increases the capacity of a previously halted transporter. The trans-
porter unit that is activated will reside at the station location at which it was halted until it
is moved or requested by an entity. If there is an entity(s) awaiting a transporter at the time
the unit is activated, the entity will gain control of the transporter immediately.
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Activate a forklift that was down for scheduled maintenance
Activate gurneys in an emergency room after cleaning and restocking
Start additional wait staff at a restaurant
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Allocate module
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ESCRIPTION
The Allocate module assigns a transporter to an entity without moving it to the entity’s
station location. The entity then has control of the transporter to either move it to a
particular location or to halt it for a breakdown or failure. A particular transporter unit
may be allocated to the entity or a selection rule may be used to determine which of the
transporters will be assigned to the entity.
Prompt
Description
Name
Unique name of the module that will be displayed in the flowchart.
Conveyor Name
Name of the conveyor to stop.
Prompt
Description
Name
Unique name of the module that will be displayed in the flowchart.
Transporter Name
Name of the transporter to activate.
Unit Number
Determines which of the transporter units in the transporter set to
activate.