Stopped in power and free due to change of dog interval and speed

Stopped in power and free due to change of dog interval and speed

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Stopped in power and free due to change of dog interval and speed

rocio_alvarez9R3F7
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Hello, I'm working on a power and free loop project where the conveyors have different speeds and dog intervals. The problem is that at the join of conveyors moving at different speeds, the loop stops to pick up the dog interval of the next conveyor.
I've created a simple model representing this problem. How can I prevent the loop from stopping?
The simple model is attached.
Thanks in advance.
Regards.

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FelixMoehlmann
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Each conveyor simulates its own dogs. For a smooth transition, the time when a dog of the upstream conveyor reaches the end must match the time when a new dog is 'created' at the start of the downstream conveyor. Meaning you would have to adjust the speed and/or dog interval of the conveyors to sync the dogs.

Alternatively you could use carrier items instead of the Power And Free system. Those can continuously loop around without stopping. Instead of a wait time you will end up with a gap somewhere if the total conveyor length is not a whole number multiple of the carrier interval.  

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rocio_alvarez9R3F7
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Thanks Felix, it has been a great help!!

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