This describes the set point for the current speed of the unit/machine in primary packages per minute. Keeping speed in a primary package unit of measure (UOM) allows for easier control integration. The primary package UOM is the normalized rate for the machine, normalized to a value chosen on the line.

The following example is for a bottle line running at balance line speed of 1000 packages/minute. The UOM chosen is equivalent to be the actual count of the Filler, or Labeler.

Machine

Actual Pack Counts

Primary Packages (UOM)

Bulk Depalletizer

41.667 (24 pack => 1000/24 = 41.667)

1,000

Filler

1,000

1,000

Labeler

1,000

1,000

Packer

66.667 (15 pack => 1000/15 = 66.667)

1,000

Bulk Depalletizer

41.667 (24 pack => 1000/24 = 41.667)

1,000