Automating Precision
The Spi-Module Layup Station™ 2000 automatically aligns and places completed solar cell strings in position for module assembly. The Spi-Module Layup Station can be implemented as an option to the Spi-Assembler™ 6000 (tabber and stringer, or it can be used as standalone equipment. The Spi-Module Layup Station includes a string unloader robot for string transport, a string aligner, and a ball table for module layup. When the Spi-Assembler completes a cell string, a conveyor belt positions the string for pick-up by the string unloader. The unloader transports the string to either the stack table for visual inspection or placement in a stack, or to the string aligner for alignment prior to layup. Strings are automatically aligned in X and Y directions. After alignment, the unloader picks up the string and transports it over a ball table with retractable pads to the appropriate string position for module lay-up placement. When required, the unloader automatically rotates 180° to reverse the string polarity.
Features and Benefits
- Improves Cell Placement
- Provides accurate, automated string alignment to glass and other module materials
- Soft Touch on Cells
- Eliminates manual handling of cell strings
- Minimizes cell breakage, contamination and stress on solder joints
- Flexible Operation
- Handles thin cells with minimum mechanical stress during pickup
- Adjustable for a variety of cell sizes and string positions
- Software programmable: number of strings per module, string spacing, and the orientation of each string
- Unit may be used with the Spi-Assembler or as stand-alone equipment
- Production Proven
- Rugged design for large-scale string and module layup
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