NBK's wireless positioning units automate changeovers and positioning in production lines

For changeovers in packaging, bottling and filling lines, height adjustment for labeling and printing, opening and closing windows in the factory

NBK’s EPU Wireless Positioning units is a factory automation device which automates changeovers and positioning in production lines. It can shorten changeover time, reduce manual labor, and minimize errors.

・Easy installation -simply replace handwheels and position indicators in the production line

・Improve productivity -One transceiver controls up to 32 units simultaneously

・2.4GHz band wireless communication -no complicated wiring required

・Register up to 100 setups -suitable for frequent changeovers

・IP65 dust-proof and waterproof

・Space saving and compact design -controller and antenna integrated in one package

・2 models of transceivers -CC-Link and EtherNet/IP compatible

・Safe operation in high/low locations and limited access area

The built-in motor rotates the feed screw, grasping the current position via the encoder and stopping at the target position. Positioning is automated with the feed screw.

For EPU-220 control, a dedicated transceiver is needed.

For initial setting and PC control, the software EPU-COM is required. It is available free of charge on NBK website.

Modbus Compliant wired model will also be released.

Examples of industries and applications

Industries: foods and beverages, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, printing

Applications: changeovers in packaging, bottling and filling lines, height adjustment for labeling and printing, opening and closing windows

EPU Wireless Positioning Units will be available from 31 August, 2021 in Europe, America, Canada, China, Korea, Taiwan and Japan. Please feel free to contact us for more details.

EPU installation

Simply replace handwheels and position indicators