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The installation of photoelectric sensors as a supporting element for the development of a pneumatic transfer system based on Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) in the Kartini Reactor aims to enhance efficiency and accuracy in operational processes. This study integrates photoelectric sensors to detect capsules in the pneumatic transfer system, which previously required manual intervention. The sensors send signals to the PLC, which controls actuators automatically. The system was optimized through installation, calibration, and testing, involving the measurement of capsule speeds for both empty capsules and those containing 3-gram samples. Results indicate significant operational efficiency improvements, with average transfer speeds of 12.41 m/s for empty capsules and 11.76 m/s for filled ones. This integration significantly contributes to advancing reactor automation systems based on PLC technology.

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Irvan Ananda Putra, Program Studi Teknik Mesin Universitas Bengkulu

Program Studi Teknik Mesin Universitas Bengkulu

Prasetyo Haryo Sadewo, Direktorat Pengelolaan Fasilitas Ketenaga Nukliran (DPFK) BRIN

Direktorat Pengelolaan Fasilitas Ketenaga Nukliran (DPFK) BRIN

Putra Bismantolo, Program Studi Teknik Mesin Universitas Bengkulu

Program Studi Teknik Mesin Universitas Bengkulu

How to Cite
Ananda Putra, I., Haryo Sadewo, P., & Bismantolo, P. (2025). INSTALASI PHOTO ELECTRIC SENSOR SEBAGAI PENUNJANG PENGEMBANGGAN SISTEM TRANSFER PNEUMATIK REAKTOR KARTINI BERBASIS PLC. Rekayasa Mekanika: Jurnal Ilmiah Teknik Mesin, 9(2), 111–118. https://doi.org/10.33369/rekayasamekanika.v9i2.39594

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