Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley QuickStick 150 User manual

User Manual Original Instructions
QuickStick 150 User Manual
Catalog Numbers
MMI-QS-S10E10, MMI-QS-S10E05, MMI-QS-S10E03

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QuickStick 150 User Manual
Important User Information
Read this document and the documents listed in the additional resources section about installation, configuration, and
operation of this equipment before you install, configure, operate, or maintain this product. Users are required to familiarize
themselves with installation and wiring instructions in addition to requirements of all applicable codes, laws, and standards.
Activities including installation, adjustments, putting into service, use, assembly, disassembly, and maintenance are required to
be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance with applicable code of practice.
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use
or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and
requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability for
actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits, equipment, or software
described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation, Inc., is
prohibited.
Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.
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Additional Safety Information
Although every effort is made to keep this manual accurate and up-to-date, MagneMotion® and Rockwell Automation® assumes no
responsibility for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. Information that is provided in this manual is subject to change without
notice. Any sample code that is referenced in this manual or included with MagneMotion software is included for illustration only
and is, therefore, unsupported.
ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property
damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the consequence.
IMPORTANT Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product.
Identifies information that is useful and can help to make a process easier to do or easier to understand.
Rockwell Automation recognizes that some of the terms that are currently used in our industry and in this publication
are not in alignment with the movement toward inclusive language in technology. We are proactively collaborating with
industry peers to find alternatives to such terms and making changes to our products and content. Please excuse the
use of such terms in our content while we implement these changes.
ATTENTION: For additional safety notices and definitions, see the Notes, Safety Notices, and Symbols section
and/or the Symbol Identification section.

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Table of Contents
Preface
Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appropriate Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notes, Safety Notices, and Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Personnel Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Equipment Safety Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Symbol Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mechanical Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electrical Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Magnetic Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Handling Magnet Arrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 1
QuickStick 150 Transport
System Overview
Transport System Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Magnet Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Static Brushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Paths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Guideways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Motor Controllers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Nodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Node Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Electrical Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Transport System Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Getting Started with the QuickStick 150 Transport System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 2
Component Specifications and
Identification
QuickStick 150 Transport System Hazard Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
QuickStick 150 Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Catalog Number Explanation for Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Motor Label Identification and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Motor Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
QuickStick 150 Power Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Catalog Number Explanation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
QuickStick Magnet Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Catalog Number Explanation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mechanical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Magnet Array Label and Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Chapter 3
Motor Connections Motor Electrical Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Motor Ethernet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 4
Installation Required Tools and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Unpacking and Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Unpacking and Moving Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
QuickStick 150 Motor and Magnet Array Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Install Motor Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Mounting the Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Magnet Array Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Connecting Motors and Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Facilities Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Check-out and Power-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
System Check-out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
System Power-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Motor Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
System Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Vehicle Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Chapter 5
Operation Motion Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Motor Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Motor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Motor Cogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Motor Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Block Acquisition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Block Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Block Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Anti-Collision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Safe Stopping Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Thrust Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Automatic Vehicle Queue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Vehicle Length Through Curves and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Locating Vehicles During Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Power Regenerated by a Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Power Management Within the QS 150 Motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Soft Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Block Level Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Node Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Track Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
FastStop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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Transport System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Power-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Normal Running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Safe Shut-down. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Chapter 6
Maintenance Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Spray Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Wear Surface Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Cable Connection Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Hardware Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Cleaning Magnet Arrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Motor Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Replacing Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Programming Replaced Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Ordering Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Shipping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Chapter 7
Troubleshooting Initial Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Power-Related Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Power Related Warnings and Faults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Power Related Fault Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Node Controller Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Communication Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Motion Control Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Fault Light Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

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About This Publication This manual explains how to install, operate, and maintain the QuickStick®150
(QS 150) transport system. This manual also provides information about basic
troubleshooting.
Use this manual in combination with the other manuals and documentation
that accompanies the transport system to design, install, configure, test, and
operate a QS 150 transport system. Rockwell Automation offers instructor-led
or on-line training classes that provide additional instruction in the
installation, configuration, testing, and operation of a QS 150 transport
system.
Prerequisites
The information and procedures that are provided in this manual assume the
following:
• Basic familiarity with general-purpose computers and with the
Windows®operating system, web browsers, and terminal emulators.
• Complete design specifications, including the physical layout of the
transport system, are available.
• All personnel who configure, operate, or service the transport system are
properly trained.
Appropriate Use
Read and understand the safety instructions before using the QuickStick 150
system and review Motor Label Identification and Location.
Notes, Safety Notices, and
Symbols
Notes, Safety Notices, and Symbols that are used in this manual have specific
meanings and formats. Examples of notes, the different types of safety notices
and their general meanings are provided in this section. Adhere to all safety
notices provided throughout this manual to achieve safe installation and use.
Notes
Notes are set apart from other text and provide additional or explanatory
information as shown in the following example:
ATTENTION: Incorrect use of the products can cause personal injury and
property damage.
• Hardware must remain in its original state; never make structural changes.
• Do not de-compile software or alter source codes.
• Do not use damaged or faulty components.
• Install the system in the manner that is described in this manual.
• Operate the system in the ambient conditions that are described in the
QuickStick Motors Technical Data, publication MMI-TD051.
A note provides additional or explanatory information that is useful and can help
to make a process easier to do or easier to understand.

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Safety Notices
Safety Notices are set apart from other text. The color of the panel at the top of
the notice and the text in the panel indicates the severity of the hazard. The
symbol on the left of the notice identifies the type of hazard see Symbol
Identification on page 10 for symbol descriptions. The text in the message
panel identifies the hazard, methods to avoid the hazard, and the
consequences of not avoiding the hazard.
Examples of the standard safety notices that are used in this manual are
provided in this section. Each example includes a description of the hazard
level indicated.
Safety Considerations
Personnel Safety Guidelines
QuickStick 150 components and transport systems can provide several direct
safety hazards to personnel if not properly installed or operated. General safety
guidelines are provided in this section, specific cautions are provided as
needed see Mechanical Hazards on page 11, Electrical Hazards on page 12, and
Magnetic Hazards on page 13.
• Personnel operating or servicing the QS 150 transport system must be
properly trained.
• Be aware of the hazardous points of the QS 150 transport system as
described in this manual.
• High-strength neodymium iron boron magnets are used with the QS 150
motors.
• To avoid severe injury, people with pacemakers and other medical
electronic implants must not handle or approach the magnet arrays.
These individuals must consult their physician to determine the
DANGER
Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT Identifies information that is critical for successful application and
understanding of the product.
These safety recommendations are basic guidelines. If the facility where the
QuickStick 150 components are installed has additional safety guidelines, they
must be followed as well, along with the applicable local and national safety codes.

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susceptibility of their device to static magnetic fields and to determine
a safe distance between themselves and the magnet array.
• Handle only one vehicle/magnet array at a time. Do not place any body
parts, such as fingers, between a magnet array and any QS 150 motors,
ferrous material, or another magnet array to avoid injury from strong
magnetic attractive forces.
• Vehicles and magnet arrays not on the QS 150 transport system must
be secured individually in isolated packaging.
• Moving mechanisms have no obstruction sensors and can cause personal
injury.
• Whenever power is applied, the possibility of automatic motion of the
vehicles or user-supplied equipment in the QS 150 transport system
exists. It is the responsibility of the user to provide appropriate
safeguards.
• Make sure that propulsion power is disabled whenever maintenance is
being performed on the vehicles, track system, or motors.
• Make sure that the QS 150 motors and related components are properly
decontaminated before performing any service by following the
decontamination procedures at the facility. Follow all facility, local, and
national procedures for the disposal of any hazardous materials.
Equipment Safety Guidelines
The following safety considerations are provided to aid in the placement and
use of the QuickStick 150 transport system.
• The QS 150 components are not provided with an Emergency Off (EMO)
circuit. The facility where the system is installed is responsible for an
EMO circuit.
• Do not place the power and communication cables for the QS 150
transport system where they could cause a trip hazard.
• Do not place the QS 150 transport system in a location where it could be
subject to physical damage.
• Make sure that all electrical connections to the QS 150 components are
made in accordance with the appropriate facility, local, and national
regulations.
• Make sure that the QS 150 components receive proper airflow for cooling.
• Do not remove safety labels or equipment identification labels.
• Turn off power before inserting or removing the power cables.
• Use of the QS 150 components for any purpose other than as a linear
transport system is not recommended and can damage the QS 150
components or the equipment they are connected to.
• Always operate the QS 150 transport system with appropriate barriers in
place to help prevent contact with moving objects by personnel.
• Do not install or operate the QS 150 transport system if any of the
components have been dropped, damaged, or are malfunctioning.
• Keep cables and connectors away from heated surfaces.
• Do not modify the connectors or ports.

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Symbol Identification Symbols are used in this manual and on the products to identify hazards,
mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. The symbols that are used in this
manual and their descriptions are provided in the following tables.
Table 1 - Hazard Alert Symbol Identification
Symbol Description
General Hazard Alert – Indicates that failure to follow recommended
procedures can result in unsafe conditions, which could cause injury or
equipment damage.
Lifting Hazard – Indicates that the specified object is heavy or awkward
to handle. Personnel must use lifting aids and proper techniques for
lifting to avoid muscle strain or back injury.
Automatic Start Hazard – Indicates the possibility of machinery
automatically starting or moving, which could cause personal injury.
Hazardous Voltage – Indicates that a severe shock hazard is present
that could cause personal injury.
Magnetic Field Hazard – Indicates that a strong magnetic field is
present that could cause personal injury.
Pinch/Crush Hazard – Indicates that there are exposed parts that
move, which could cause personal injury from the squeezing or
compression of fingers, hands, or other body parts between those parts.
Table 2 - Mandatory Action Symbol Identification
Symbol Description
Eye Protection Required – Indicates that appropriate eyewear must
be worn to help prevent injury to eyes from flying shards.
Foot Protection Required – Indicates that appropriate footwear must
be worn to help prevent injury to feet from falling objects.
Lockout Required – Indicates that all power must be disconnected
using a method that helps prevent accidental reconnection.

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Mechanical Hazards The QuickStick 150 transport system is a complex electromechanical system.
Only personnel with the proper training should install, operate, or service the
QS 150 transport system.
All facilities to the QS 150 transport system must be disconnected as outlined
in the lockout/tag-out procedure for the facility before servicing to help
prevent injury from the automatic operation of the equipment. The proper
precautions for operating and servicing remotely controlled electromechanical
equipment must be observed. These precautions include wearing safety
glasses, safety shoes, and any other precautions that are specified within the
facility where the QS 150 components are being used.
Table 3 - Prohibited Action Symbol Identification
Symbol Description
Magnetic or Electronic Media Prohibited – Indicates that magnetic
media (memory disks/chips, credit cards, tapes, and so on) is not
allowed in the specified area due to the possibility of damage to the
media.
Metal Parts or Watches Prohibited – Indicates that watches,
instruments, electronics, metal tools, and metal objects are not allowed
in the specified area due to the possibility of damage.
Pacemakers or Medical Implants Prohibited – Indicates that persons
with medical implants are not allowed in the specified area due to the
possibility of personal injury.
WARNING
Crush Hazard
Moving mechanisms have no obstruction sensors.
Do not operate the QuickStick 150 components without barriers in place or
personal injury could result in the squeezing or compression of fingers,
hands, or other body parts between moving mechanisms.
WARNING
Automatic Movement Hazard
Whenever power is applied, the possibility of automatic movement of the
vehicles on the QuickStick 150 transport system exists, which could result in
personal injury.

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Electrical Hazards The user-supplied power supplies, node controllers, network switches, and
power modules are connected to the main incoming facility power and can
generate hazardous energy. The proper precautions for operating and
servicing electrical equipment must be observed. These precautions include
following facility lockout/tag-out procedures, and any other specified action
within the facility where the QS 150 components are being used.
CAUTION
Loose Material Hazard
Payloads are susceptible to vector motion forces.
Always account for the effects of acceleration, deceleration, and directional
changes upon the payload. Control forces to avoid projectile motion of the
payload, limit move profiles and/or provide tooling to secure the payload to
the vehicle.
CAUTION
Lift Hazard
The QuickStick 150 motors can weigh as much as 15.42 kg (34 lb). Failure to
take the proper precautions before moving them could result in personal
injury.
Use proper techniques for lifting and safety toe shoes when moving any
QuickStick 150 components.
WARNING
Electrical Hazard
All electrical power to the QuickStick 150 transport system must be
disconnected per the facility lockout/tag-out procedure before servicing to
help prevent the risk of electrical shock.
CAUTION
Electrical Hazard
To avoid electric shock, do not open any QuickStick 150 component. Motors,
controllers, and other components do not contain any user-serviceable
parts.
Do not turn on electrical power to the power supplies, motors, and node
controllers until after connecting all other transport system components.
To avoid equipment damage:
• Make sure that the entire transport system, including motors, controllers, vehicles,
power supplies, and switches are properly grounded.
• Make sure that all vehicles are grounded to the guideway through conductive
wheels or static brushes.
• Do not connect or disconnect any components while the transport system has
power.

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Magnetic Hazards The QuickStick 150 transport system uses high strength neodymium iron
boron (NdFeB) magnets in the magnet arrays that are attached to the vehicles.
The proper precautions for using high strength magnets must be observed.
Handling Magnet Arrays
• The neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets that are used in the
QuickStick magnet arrays require special handling. General handling
guidelines and cautions are provided in this section. It is the
responsibility of the user to define and implement their own handling
guidelines in accordance with the applicable facility, local, and
national safety codes for the installation site.
• Pacemakers and other medical implants – Individuals with
pacemakers or internal medical devices must use caution when
handling the magnet arrays as the magnetic fields can affect the
operation of these devices. These individuals must consult their
physician and the manufacturer of their medical device to determine
WARNING
Magnetic Field Hazard
The mover uses strong magnets.
There is a risk of health hazard for people with heart pacemakers, metal
implants, hearing aids, and other medical electronic implants while in
proximity of magnetic and magnetic-field producing components. The
magnetic field that is generated can disrupt the functionality of automatic-
implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD). People with cardiac
pacemakers must stay away from the magnet arrays.
WARNING
Crush Hazard
Strong magnets in use.
To avoid severe injury:
• Handle only one vehicle or magnet array at a time.
• Do not place any body parts (for example, fingers) between a magnet array
and any QuickStick 150 motors, ferrous material, or another magnet array to
avoid injury from strong magnetic attractive forces.
• Vehicles and magnet arrays not being used must be secured individually in
isolated packaging.
CAUTION
Magnetic Fields
Strong magnets in use.
To avoid damage to watches, electronic instruments, and magnetic media
(for example, cell phones, memory disks/chips, credit cards, and tapes)
keep these items away from the magnet arrays.

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its susceptibility to static magnetic fields before handling the magnet
arrays and to determine the safe distance from the arrays, or if they
must not handle the arrays.
• Electronic Equipment Damage – Do not allow any magnet arrays near
sensitive electronics, equipment with cathode ray tubes (CRTs) or
other displays, or magnetic storage media (for example, disks, credit
cards, cell phones).
• Pinch/Crush – The magnet arrays that are used with the linear motors
are very strong. The magnet arrays have a very high attractive force to
each other and ferromagnetic materials like steel, iron, some stainless
steels, and nickel. Pinching happens if the magnet arrays are allowed
to come together against a body part – usually fingers. Do not try to
stop moving objects or magnet arrays that have been attracted to each
other.
• Impact – Do not strike the magnet arrays as the magnets within them
can shatter and break. The magnets within the magnet arrays can
spark on impact. Handle carefully in explosive atmospheres.
• Sharp Fragments – The magnet arrays are very strong and unsecured
magnet arrays can accelerate toward other magnets, magnet arrays, or
ferromagnetic materials. The magnets in the arrays are brittle, and if
allowed to collide, the magnets in the arrays can shatter and break,
possibly sending particles flying at high speed.
• Debris Accumulation – Protect all magnet arrays in a transport system
to prevent the accumulation of debris. If debris is accumulated, it can
get caught between the magnet array and the motor, which affects
system performance and can damage the cover of the motor.
• Corrosion – The magnets in all QuickStick magnet arrays are
protected against corrosion. However, damage (for example,
scratches, chips) to the magnet array or the magnets creates the
potential for corrosion. NdFeB rare-earth magnets that have corroded
have changed their physical properties. The Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
for the component materials (iron, neodymium, boron, nickel, and
copper) must be consulted before the use, handling, or transportation
of corroded magnets.
• Machining – Do not drill, grind, machine, or sand the magnets or the
magnet arrays. The magnets can shatter or break when drilled or
machined. The magnet dust that machining creates is hazardous and
can be harmful if inhaled or allowed to get into eyes. Drilling,
grinding, and machining can produce metal powder, which is
flammable and can ignite and burn at high intensity, which creates
toxic fumes. Additionally, machining can cause high heat to develop
resulting in demagnetization.
• Use – The magnet arrays must never be used to lift any objects. The
QuickStick magnet arrays must only be used for propulsion with a
QuickStick motor by attaching the array to a vehicle.
• Storage – Store magnet arrays in appropriate storage or shipping
containers (shielded with steel or isolated). Never leave magnet arrays
unattended outside the storage containers. If unshielded magnet
arrays must be left unattended, the area must be marked with a
magnetic hazard sign in accordance with the applicable facility, local,
and national safety codes for the installation site.
• Handling – Appropriate handling is required. Handle only one magnet
array at a time. If an array is attracted to another object, DO NOT
attempt to stop it. Wearing gloves and safety glasses when handling
the magnet arrays is recommended. Inspect the area before handling
the magnet arrays and make sure it is free of other magnet arrays or
ferromagnetic materials.

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• Temperature – If the temperature of the magnet arrays gets over
approximately 80 °C (176 °F), the magnets begin to lose field strength
irreversibly. A maximum operating temperature of 50 °C (122 °F) and
maximum storage and shipping temperatures of 60 °C (140 °F) is
recommended.
• Signage – Make sure that appropriate cautionary signage is in place in
all locations where the magnet arrays are located. Signage must be in
accordance with the applicable facility, local, and national safety codes
for the installation site.
Additional Resources These documents contain additional information concerning related products
from Rockwell Automation. Before configuring or running the QuickStick 150
components, consult the following documentation:
You can view or download publications at rok.auto/literature.
Resource Description
MagneMotion QuickStick and QuickStick HT Design Guide,
publication MMI-RM001 This manual explains how to design and configure the track layout and transport system.
MagneMotion System Configurator User Manual,
publication MMI-UM046 This manual explains how to use the QuickStick Configurator to create and modify the Node Controller
Configuration File (Configuration File) for the transport system.
QuickStick Motors Technical Data, publication MMI-TD051 This manual includes technical specifications for the QuickStick 100 and QuickStick 150 motors.
MagneMotion Node Controller Interface User Manual,
publication MMI-UM001
This manual explains how to use the supplied interfaces to configure and administer node controllers that
are used with independent cart technology (ICT) transport systems. This manual also provides basic
troubleshooting information.
MagneMotion LSM Synchronization Option User Manual,
publication MMI-UM005 This manual explains how to install, operate, and maintain the linear synchronous motor (LSM)
synchronization option for use with independent cart technology (ICT) transport systems.
MagneMotion NCHost TCP/IP Interface Utility User Manual,
publication MMI-UM010
This manual explains how to use the NCHost TCP/IP Interface Utility to run a independent cart technology
(ICT) transport system for testing and debugging. This manual also explains how to develop Demo Scripts
to automate vehicle motion for that testing.
MagneMotion Virtual Scope Utility User Manual,
publication MMI-UM011 This manual explains how to install and use the MagneMotion Virtual Scope utility. This utility provides real- time feedback of the change in linear synchronous motor (LSM) performance parameters.
MagneMotion Node Controller Hardware User Manual,
publication MMI-UM013 This manual explains how to install and maintain the node controllers that are used with MagneMover®
LITE™ and transport systems.
MagneMotion Host Controller TCP/IP Communication Protocol
User Manual, publication MMI-UM003 These manuals describe the communication protocols between the high level controller and a host
controller. These manuals also provide basic troubleshooting information.
MagneMotion Host Controller EtherNet/IP Communication
Protocol User Manual, publication MMI-UM004
Power Supply Reference Manual 1606-XLS960F-3,
publication 1606-RM032 The manual provides the specifications for the 1606 power supplies.
EtherNet/IP Network Devices User Manual,
publication ENET-UM006 Describes how to configure and use EtherNet/IP devices to communicate on the EtherNet/IP network.
Ethernet Reference Manual, publication ENET-RM002 Describes basic Ethernet concepts, infrastructure components, and infrastructure features.
System Security Design Guidelines Reference Manual,
publication SECURE-RM001 Provides guidance on how to conduct security assessments, implement Rockwell Automation products in a
secure system, harden the control system, manage user access, and dispose of equipment.
UL Standards Listing for Industrial Control Products,
publication CMPNTS-SR002 Assists original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with construction of panels, to help ensure that they
conform to the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories.
American Standards, Configurations, and Ratings: Introduction
to Motor Circuit Design, publication IC-AT001 Provides an overview of American motor circuit design based on methods that are outlined in the NEC.
Industrial Components Preventive Maintenance, Enclosures,
and Contact Ratings Specifications, publication IC-TD002 Provides a quick reference tool for Allen-Bradley industrial automation controls and assemblies.
Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation, and
Maintenance of Solid-state Control, publication SGI-1.1
Designed to harmonize with NEMA Standards Publication No. ICS 1.1-1987 and provides general guidelines
for the application, installation, and maintenance of solid-state control in the form of individual devices or
packaged assemblies incorporating solid-state components.
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines,
publication 1770-4.1 Provides general guidelines for installing a Rockwell Automation industrial system.
Product Certifications website, rok.auto/certifications. Provides declarations of conformity, certificates, and other certification details.

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QuickStick 150 Transport System Overview
The QuickStick® 150 (QS 150) is an intelligent transport system that provides
fast, precise motion, and positioning and tracking of medium loads in a
transport system. The QS 150 transport system is a configuration of linear
synchronous motors and related control electronics that move independently
commanded material carriers (vehicles) in a controlled manner at various
acceleration/deceleration and velocity profiles while carrying a wide range of
payloads with high precision.
The QS 150 transport system consists of the following components:
• QuickStick 150 motors
• User-designed and supplied vehicles with QuickStick magnet arrays
• Node controllers
• User-supplied power supplies
• User-supplied host controller
• User-designed and supplied guideway and track system
QuickStick 150 motors provide repeatable positioning with no hard stops
required, bidirectional travel, smooth motion, and continuous vehicle tracking
and reporting.
- Motor, drive, controller, positioning, and guidance built into the
motor.
- Servo repeatability at any position: ± 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) (dependent on
the size of the gap between the motor and the vehicle-mounted
magnet array). Repeatability can vary based on the PID settings that
are used and track and vehicle design/structure, not applicable over
the gaps between motors.
- Vehicles are controlled individually allowing the host controller to
prioritize the routing of individual vehicles over different paths.
• Configuration and simulation software tools simplify transport system
design and optimization.
• Designed for use in cleanrooms and IP66/IP67 environments (motors
and magnet arrays only).
• Less wear and tear – no belts, chains, gears, or external sensors required
– few moving parts means less maintenance.
• Standard industrial communication protocols, host controller
controlled, and software configured move profiles (PID control loop) for
fast and easy changeovers to new configurations.
• Standard motor and configuration elements provide plug and play
capability and make it easy to implement layout changes.
To ensure IP66/IP67 ratings, tighten cable collars to 11 lb•in

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Transport System
Components
The QuickStick 150 components consist of a set of basic building-blocks that
provides an easy to assemble and implement transport system. The modular
nature of the QS 150 components makes it easy to implement layout or control
changes.
The transport system layout is used to locate the motors and other transport
system components in the facility. It is also used as a reference when
connecting the components of the transport system and defining the elements
of the Node Controller Configuration File, see the MagneMotion® System
Configurator User Manual, publication MMI-UM046.
To use the installed transport system, create an application that runs on the
host controller. This host application provides all monitoring and control of
the transport system.
For additional information on the transport system design, see MagneMotion
QuickStick and QuickStick HT Design Guide, publication MMI-RM001.
Figure 1 - Detailed View of QuickStick 150 Transport System Components
•Track System – The components that physically support and move
vehicles, this includes the support structure, the guideway, one or more
QS 150 motors, and mounting hardware.
•Guideway – Used to make sure that the vehicles are maintained in the
proper relationship to the motors.
-Straight and Curve – Motors placed end-to-end to provide a
continuous path of motion.
-Switch – Three motors that are configured to provide either a merge of
two paths into one or a diverge from one path into two.
•Motor – The QS 150 linear synchronous motor (LSM).
•Motor Mount – Used to mount the motor to the guideway.
•Vehicle with Magnet Array – Carries the payload through the QS 150
transport system as directed. The magnet array is mounted to the vehicle
and interacts with the motors, which moves the vehicle.
Vehicle
Magnet Array
Guideway
Motor
Motor Mount
Track System

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Figure 2 - Simplified View of the QuickStick 150 Transport System Components
• DC Power Cables – Distributes DC power to the motors
•Communication Cables – Carries communications between the
components of the transport system.
•High-Level Controller (HLC) – Software application that is enabled on
one node controller. This application handles all communication with
the user-supplied host controller and directs communication to
individual node controllers.
•Host Controller – Provides user control and monitoring of the
QuickStick 150 transport system. This component is user-supplied.
•Motor – Refers to the QS 150 linear synchronous motor (LSM).
•Network – Ethernet network providing communications (TCP/IP or
EtherNet/IP™) between the host controller and the HLC (TCP/IP is used
between node controllers).
•Node Controller (NC)– Coordinates motor operations and
communicates with the HLC. Provides an active network port, digital
inputs, and digital outputs.
•Power Supply – Provides DC power to the motors.
•Vehicle with Magnet Array – Carries a payload through the QS 150
transport system as directed. The magnet array is mounted to the vehicle
and interacts with the motors, which move each vehicle independently.
Motors
The transport system layout is a plan view layout of the QS 150 transport
system. This drawing identifies each motor and switching mechanism (if
necessary) in the transport system, see Figure 4 for an example. The drawing
also includes how they are physically located, the space between each motor,
and any interfaces to other equipment in the facility. The control software
makes sure that the minimum distance between vehicles when not moving is
6 mm (0.24 in). See Motor Topology on page 73.
Motor
DC Power Cables
Power Supply
Node Controller
(and High-Level Controller)
Host Controller
(PLC or PC) Network
(Ethernet)
Motor Communication Cables
Downstream
Upstream
Downstream
Upstream

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Figure 3 - QuickStick 150 System, Single Array Vehicle
QuickStick 150 motors have a required direction, when motors are used to
move the vehicles on the transport system. When using multiple motors, the
downstream end of one motor is followed by the upstream end of the next
motor in the same path. Forward vehicle motion on the QS 150 motors is from
upstream to downstream, however vehicles can move backwards (downstream
to upstream) if necessary. See Figure 2 and Figure 51 on page 62.
The QS 150 motors can be mounted in any orientation: right side up, sideways,
upside down, and vertically. If the motor is mounted on an incline or vertically,
the motor does not hold a vehicle in place during startup, restarts, or if power
is lost.
Figure 4 - Sample QS 150 Transport System Layout Showing Motors
Additional Motor Requirements
• Accommodations for vehicles less than 0.5 m (19.7 in.) in length
• Accommodations for track length and topology
• See Figure 17 … Figure 19 on page 34 for QS 150 mechanical drawings
Vehicle
Magnet Array
Guideway
Vehicle
Suspension
Surface
Vehicle
Guidance
Surface
Motor Mount
Load Wheel
Guide Wheel
Motor
0.5 m Motor (typical)
User-supplied Switching Mechanism
(typical)
Motor Gap (typical)