The document describes a wood framing table project that aims to create a semi-autonomous system. The project involves developing automation systems using sensors, PLCs, pneumatic cylinders and other electrical components. It provides details on objectives, documentation, system features, challenges and improvements. Financial details indicate most of the budget is spent on actuators, followed by devices, accessories and software.

1. Wood Framing Table Project – Automation System
Edgar Tamayo, PhD Candidate in Electrical Engineering
Michael Bardwell, Engineering Physics Graduate
Supervisors: Dr. Mohamed Al-Hussein,
Dr. Jacek Olearczyk, Xiaoxi Li
Objectives
Our primary goal is to create a semi-autonomous wood framing system that is safe,
durable, and precise. To achieve this goal, our team is focusing on:
• Following CSA electrical engineering guidelines
• Purchasing top-end industrial devices from well-established companies
• Coding the workflow algorithm from scratch
Documentation
• Sensor (input) and relay/pneumatic (output) connection charts
as seen in Fig 3
• Logic flow charts as seen in Fig 4
• System power/circuit breaker calculations
• 3rd party bill of material’s
Figure 4: Cutting station
logic flow chart
Summary
A full schematic can be seen in Fig 1. Our system features include:
• EtherNet/IP communication protocol; an industrial network standard
• PNP sensor technology for high-precision system feedback
• Pneumatic cylinders for movement in the x, y, z direction as well as actuating pistons
• Circuit breakers to protect against voltage transients and accidental shorts
• Extra input and output ports available for easy system customization
Challenges
Some of the complications we face include:
• Incorporating the WFTP safety components into the building’s main power system
• Testing our workflow algorithm to ensure optimal functionality
Figure 2: Simplified electrical system communication flowchart
Item #
Human Machine Interface 1
Programmable Logic Controller 2
Gateway 3
Input Block 4
Solenoid Valve Manifold 5
Sensor 6
Pneumatic Cylinder 7
Motor Controller 8
Motor 9
A B
1
2
6/4 3 5/7
8
9
Improvements
Future alterations to the projects could include:
• Station Modularity: Implementing individual input blocks and manifolds into each
control panel, such that stations could be added/removed without affecting the rest
of the system
Acknowledgements
Thank you ACQBUILT technician Ryan Gaudet, Dr. Jacek
Olearczyk, Xiaoxi Li, and Dr. Mohamed Al-Hussein for your
suggestions and guidance
Figure 1: Wood framing table fieldbus network diagram
WOOD FRAMING TABLE FIELDBUS NETWORK DIAGRAM
Programmable Logic Controller
TM251MESE
Human Machine Interface
HMISTU855
ENET
Left Side
ENET 490NTW00002U
Right Side
Legend
· 1ST: 1 Pin Screw Terminal
· 3ST: 3 Pin Screw Terminal
· 5ST: 5 Pin Screw Terminal
· 3WP: 3 Pin Wall Plug
· ENET: Ethernet
· CP: Cable Provided With Unit
· CB1*/CB2*/CB3*/CB4*: 14 AWG
Notes
· J1* tag is a PTI/PTO Daisy Chain
between Motor Drive on Left side and
Motor Drive on Right side. Cable
provided
EX9-AC020EN-PSRJ
ENET 490NTW00002U
P1*3ST
CP - PTI/PTO
Daisy Chain
Motor Drive
LXM32MD18M2
Ethernet Card
VW3A3616
ENET
CP – Power and Encoder
Motor Drive
LXM32MD18M2
Ethernet Card
VW3A3616
CP – Power and Encoder
Servo Motor
BMH0702T06A2A
Servo Motor
BMH0702T06A2A
CP – PTI/PTO
Daisy Chain
Motor Drive
LXM32MD18M2
Ethernet Card
VW3A3616
ENET
CP – Power and Encoder
Motor Drive
LXM32MD18M2
Ethernet Card
VW3A3616
CP – Power and Encoder
Fieldbus System – Gateway Decentralized Type
EX500GEN2
Nailing/Dragging
Input Unit
EX500DXPA
Valve Manifold
SS5Y5-11S0-13BS-N7
M12
Input Unit
EX500DXPA
Valve Manifold
SS5Y5-11S0-13BS-N7
M12 Nailing/Dragging
M12 M12
Motor Drive
JXC917
Motor Drive
JXC917
Linear Actuator
LEY25B150MGR1C918
Linear Actuator
LEY25B150MGR1C918
CP
CP
ENET
RI3
RI4
RO3
RO4
LI3
LI4
LO3
LO4
CP
EX9-AC020EN-PSRJ
M12 M12
Valve Manifold
SS5Y5-11S0-03BS-N7
Input Unit
EX500DXPA
M12 Cutting
Valve Manifold
SS5Y5-11S0-03BS-N7
M12
RI1
RI2
RO1
RO2
Drilling
Output Block
EX9-OET1
Valve Manifold
SS5Y5-11S0-03BS-N7
Valve Manifold
SS5Y5-11S0-03BS-N7
Input Unit
EX500DXPA
M12Cutting
Drilling M12
LI1
LI2
LO1
LO2
Output Block
EX9-OET1
RO5LO5
LEFT INPUTS/OUTPUTS
3 Inputs
LI4
M12
13 Inputs
LI3
M12
4 Inputs
LI1
M12
7 Inputs
LI2
M12
3 Outputs
LO1
M12
3 Outputs
LO2
M12
2 Outputs
LO4
M12
12 Outputs
LO3
M12
2 Outputs
LO5
M12
Drilling Cutting Nailing Dragging Relays
RIGHT INPUTS/OUTPUTS
3 Inputs
RI4
M12
13 Inputs
RI3
M12
4 Inputs
RI1
M12
7 Inputs
RI2
M12
3 Outputs
RO1
M12
3 Outputs
RO2
M12
2 Outputs
RO4
M12
12 Outputs
RO3
M12
2 Outputs
RO5
M12
DrillingCuttingNailingDraggingRelays
CB1* J1*
CB2*
80A Circuit Breaker
QO280
14 AWG
14 AWG
Power
14 AWG
PS1*
PS2*
PS3*
24V Power Supply
ABL8RPM24200
10 AWG
15A Circuit Breaker
9926252015
15A Circuit Breaker
9926252015
15A Circuit Breaker
9926252015
15A Circuit Breaker
9926252015
CB2*CB1* CB3* CB4*
25A Circuit Breaker
9926252025
14 AWG 14 AWG
120VAC Source
4 AWG
J1*
CB3*
CB4*
Servo Motor
BMH0702T06A2A
Servo Motor
BMH0702T06A2A
P2*
3STP3*
3STP3*
Figure 3: Documentation to
implementation example
ADDRESS
0 INPUT #0
INPUT #11
2 INPUT #2
DIGITAL INPUT
PLC: TM251MESE
3 INPUT #3
INPUT #44
5 INPUT #5
6 INPUT #6
INPUT #77
8 INPUT #8
1. ZS-1L
2.
3. JAW OPEN/CLOSE SWITCH
4.
5. DRAGGING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
CKZ2N80 BUILT-IN
QMIS-0P-0F
1. ZS-2L
2.
3. DETECTS WOOD BEHIND JAW
4.
5. DRAGGING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
1. ZS-3LA
2.
3. DETECT NAILER HORIZ. IN
4.
5. NAILING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
LJ12A3-4-Z/BY
9
10
11
1. ZS-3LB
2.
3. DETECT NAILER HORIZ. OUT
4.
5. NAILING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
LJ12A3-4-Z/BY
12
13
14
1. ZS-4LA
2.
3. DETECT CLAMP POS. A
4.
5. NAILING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
LJ12A3-4-Z/BY
1. ZS-4LB
2.
3. DETECT CLAMP POS. B
4.
5. NAILING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
LJ12A3-4-Z/BY
18
19
20
1. ZS-8LA
2.
3. TELESCOPIC CYL. PIN POS. A
4.
5. NAILING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
LJ12A3-4-Z/BY
21
22
23
1. ZS-8LB
2.
3. TELESCOPIC CYL. PIN POS. B
4.
5. NAILING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
LJ12A3-4-Z/BY
24
25
26
1. ZS-8LC
2.
3. TELESCOPIC CYL. PIN POS. C
4.
5. NAILING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
LJ12A3-4-Z/BY
9 INPUT #927
28
29
1. ZS-10L
2.
3. DETECT STOP. PLATE DIAG.
4.
5. NAILING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
D-M9PLAPC
INPUT #1010
11 INPUT #11
INPUT #1212
13
14
15
INPUT #13
INPUT #14
INPUT #15
16
17
18
INPUT #16
INPUT #17
INPUT #18
19
20
21
INPUT #19
INPUT #20
INPUT #21
22
23
INPUT #22
INPUT #23
24
COM
INPUT #24
COMMON
1. ZS-11/12LB
2.
3. DETECT TABLE UP FOR 2X6
4.
5. NAILING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
LJ12A3-4-Z/BY
1. ZS-13L
2.
3. DETECTS WOOD FRAME
4.
5. PRESENCE OF WOOD
IN
-VDC
+VDC
QMIS-0P-0F
1. ZS-14L
2.
3. DETECTS STUD
4.
5. PRESENCE OF WOOD
IN
-VDC
+VDC
OPT2040
1. ZS-15LA
2.
3. SAW POSITION ¾ CUT ON 2X4
4.
5. CUTTING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
D-M9PLAPC
1. ZS-15LB
2.
3. SAW POSITION FULL CUT ON 2X4
4.
5. CUTTING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
D-M9PLAPC
1. ZS-15LC
2.
3. SAW POSITION FULL CUT ON 2X6
4.
5. CUTTING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
D-M9PLAPC
1. ZS-16LA
2.
3. CLAMP POSITION – 2X6
4.
5. CUTTING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
LJ12A3-4-Z/BY
1. ZS-16LB
2.
3. CLAMP POSITION – 2X4
4.
5. CUTTING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
LJ12A3-4-Z/BY
1. ZS-16LC
2.
3. CLAMP POSITION – DISENGAGED
4.
5. CUTTING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
LJ12A3-4-Z/BY
1. ZS-17L
2.
3. DETECT GRIPPER FINAL POS.
4.
5. CUTTING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
LJ12A3-4-Z/BY
1. ZS-18L
2.
3. DETECT DRILL UP/DOWN
4.
5. DRILLING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
LJ12A3-4-Z/BY
1. ZS-19L
2.
3. DETECT DRILL HORIZ IN/OUT
4.
5. DRILLING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
LJ12A3-4-Z/BY
1. ZS-20LA
2.
3. DETECT CLAMP ENGAGED
4.
5. DRILLING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
D-M9PLAPC
1. ZS-20LB
2.
3. DETECT CLAMP DISENGAGED
4.
5. DRILLING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
D-M9PLAPC
1. ZS-11/12LA
2.
3. DETECT TABLE UP FOR 2X4
4.
5. NAILING
IN
-VDC
+VDC
LJ12A3-4-Z/BY
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
1
2
15
16
17
0V
NOTES
1. ALL CONNECTIONS MADE THROUGH EX500GEN2
LEGEND
FUSE PROTECTED
1. INSTRUMENT TAG
2. INSTRUMENT SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
3. INSTRUMENT SERVICE
4. CROSS REFERENCE DRAWING
5. FRAMING STATION
FIELD DEVICE
+24VDC WIRE TYPE JUMPER ROUTING
+24VDC
COM
Figure 5: Financials pie chart
Devices,
$6,262.28, 25%
Actuators,
$15,667.63, 64%
Accessories,
$2,395.51, 10%
Software,
$225.00, 1%
WFTP ELECTRICAL AND PNEUMATIC FINANCES