1. Team Gantry Tyson Rogstad Erik Flum Gary Zigmann

2. Background Information

3. Problem Statement A training platform involving a gantry system, to be used with multiple control systems, is needed for future ELM students.

4. Solution Statement Build ceiling mounted crane system capable of lifting 250 lbs Right to left movement using AC and DC motors Able to interface with RS232 communications Able to interface with PLC’s

5. System Overview Hoist Drive system Pulley Control Panel -Microcontroller -Interfaces for other inputs or outputs I-Beam Ceiling suspension

6. Aluminum I-Beam 6061-T6 S3.0x1.637 Yield strength, 40,000psi Bends 9.619E-11 for max load Weight per length, 0.097lb/in^3 Total weight, 19.4lb Cost = $140 for a 12ft beam Available at onlinemetals.com

7. PVC Pipe Ultrasonic Emitter/Sensor Position Sensing

8. System Diagram HC12 Feedback sensors Motors RS232 PLC

9. Schedule

10. BYSONMotors Ultrasonic Sensors Carriage Assembly ERIKHoist Controls Sensors -mechanical switches -electrical GaryWeb Development Software Mechanical Fastening Personnel Assignments

11. Budget

12. Sources of Information Efunda.com Onlinemetals.com Wikipedia.org Contrexcranes.com Automationdirect.com Globalspec.com Google.com