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How to Configure the Box Sensor Input in Robotiq’s Palletizing Solution

Learn how to connect and configure a box detection sensor using a digital input

Context
This article explains how to connect and configure a box sensor in the Robotiq Palletizing Solution. This sensor detects box presence on the conveyor and helps trigger pick actions.

Information

1. Connect the Sensor to the Controller

  • Wire the box sensor to a digital input on the controller, such as DI4.

  • Make sure the wiring follows the sensor’s power and signal requirements

 

Box sensor connections

2. Rename the Digital Input for Clarity

  • On the robot’s Installation tab, locate the digital inputs.

  • Rename the DI you used to something clear, such as box_sensor.

rename_box_sensor

3. Select the Box Sensor Input in the Palletizing Node

  • Go to the Palletizer node in your program.

  • Open the Settings menu.

  • In the Box presence input dropdown, select the renamed DI (e.g., box_sensor).

 

select_box_sensor_input

4. (Optional) Add a Delay Between Detections

If your box sensor is positioned slightly upstream from the conveyor end stop, you can add a delay to better time the detection.

  • Still in the Settings menu, scroll to the delay option.

  • Set the delay time to match your conveyor and box spacing.


add_delay_between_box_detection

Conclusion
Your box sensor input is now fully configured. It will help the Palletizing Solution detect incoming boxes and trigger pick sequences at the right moment.