General Automation Line Leak Testing Solutions
General Automation Lines
Cabinet, Slide-Table & Robotic Cell Leak Test Integration
Modern manufacturing lines leave no room for a standalone test station operated by a technician. Figurtech's embedded and cabinet-integrated systems bring leak testing into the automation flow — triggered by PLC, operated unmanned, logged to MES, and sized to fit the available footprint on any assembly line.
The Manufacturing Challenge
Integrating leak testing into an automated line requires more than a good instrument — it requires a system that accepts PLC commands, outputs structured data, fits inside a cabinet or on a slide-table, and operates reliably across thousands of cycles per day without operator intervention. Standard benchtop instruments are not designed for this environment.
- Cabinet systems: leak test module must fit DIN-rail or rack mount inside existing control cabinet
- Slide-table stations: compact footprint, fast cycle, robot or conveyor loading
- Robotic cells: PLC-triggered test cycle, OK/NG output to robot controller, per-unit data to MES
- Unmanned overnight production: self-resetting, alarm on consecutive NG, data logging without operator
- Multi-product lines: automatic program selection by barcode or PLC signal, no manual changeover
Recommended Instruments
| Series | Best for | Key capability |
|---|---|---|
| LE Series | Cabinet integration, robotic cells, slide-tables | 99×180×200 mm, ATEX-ready, PLC/fieldbus, 24 VDC compatible, DIN-rail mount |
| LM Series | Multi-part pallet stations, high throughput | 4-channel simultaneous, per-channel data log, barcode scan integration |
| LG Series | Multi-product lines with automatic program selection | Electronic pressure regulation, program recall via PLC, no manual changeover |
| LY Series | Dedicated single-product automated stations | PLC I/O, MES integration, reliable unmanned cycle operation |
Typical System Configurations
- Unmanned cabinet station: LE module inside standard control cabinet, PLC trigger, barcode scan, MES upload, alarm relay for consecutive NG — zero operator presence required
- Slide-table multi-channel: LM 4-channel with custom pallet fixture, robot-loaded, 15-second cycle — four parts tested per robot pick-and-place cycle
- Robotic assembly cell integration: LE embedded in cell controller cabinet, PROFINET or EtherNet/IP fieldbus, test result to robot OK/NG gate, data to plant MES
- Multi-product conveyor line: LG with barcode scan — reads part number, recalls stored program, adjusts pressure automatically, no technician required at changeover
- Overnight unmanned production: LM with consecutive-NG alarm relay, per-unit shift log, shift summary export — line runs unattended, morning report available on MES
Integration Specifications
| Interface | Detail |
|---|---|
| Digital I/O | Start, OK, NG, Reset, Busy — 24 VDC NPN/PNP selectable |
| Serial | RS-232, RS-485 — Modbus RTU or custom protocol |
| Ethernet | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP — MES and SCADA integration |
| Fieldbus | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP (LE Series) |
| Barcode | USB scanner input, automatic program selection by part number |
| Data export | Per-unit log with timestamp, serial number, pressure trace, OK/NG — CSV or JSON |
Why Figurtech for Automation?
- Designed for integration from the start: LE Series has no front panel — it is a pure automation component, not a benchtop instrument adapted for cabinets
- Fieldbus-native: PROFINET and EtherNet/IP support eliminates I/O wiring complexity in robot cells and smart factory environments
- Unmanned reliability: Self-resetting cycle, consecutive-NG alarm, shift log — systems operate for full shifts without technician presence
- Complete system delivery: Fixture tooling, cabinet wiring, PLC integration support, and commissioning — delivered as a tested, running system
- MES-ready data: Per-unit structured data output from day one — no custom integration required for standard MES platforms
Integrating leak testing into a new or existing automation line? Share your PLC type, fieldbus protocol, fixture concept, and cycle time — we will design a complete system proposal.
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