Conveyor system for industrial applications MCP

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Overview
MCP PLAY is the evolution of the Modular Conveyor Platform (MCP). It combines proven MCP hardware with an integrated software and control layer to simplify planning, commissioning and operation of conveyor systems for system integrators and operators. The platform focuses on decentralized control, continuous-flow merging and standardized IT integration to accelerate projects and increase throughput.

Key benefits

• Faster planning and simplified project design
• Quicker commissioning and reduced time-to-delivery
• Simplified operation and improved operability for system integrators
• Higher productivity and throughput
• Reduced start/stop cycles and lower energy consumption
• Robust, low-latency decentralized control

Main capabilities & features

• Planning & Management Tools — integrated software suite for planning, installation, commissioning and operation on a standard laptop; supports quoting and documentation workflows.
• Flowing Merge / Continuous Flow — continuous‑flow merge function enabling uninterrupted merges and significantly higher line throughput.
• Minimized Start & Stop — reduces interruptions and restarts to maximize net throughput and reduce component wear.
• Tracking and Routing — constant position monitoring, path/destination assignment and dynamic prioritization for system‑level goods flow management.
• Integration — standard MQTT connectivity for WMS and external IT systems; enables centralized supervision while keeping local logic at station level.
• Decentralized Warehouse Control — direct interaction with MultiControl units at each station for autonomous scheduling and reduced dependence on centralized PLC logic.
• Low Latency Operation — architecture and component design minimize network and processing latencies for responsive operation.
• Scalability & Modularity — based on the MCP modular hardware concept; supports flexible layouts and phased rollouts.
• Sustainability & Energy Efficiency — fewer stops/starts and optimized flow control reduce energy consumption.
• Patents & Innovation — MCP PLAY is protected by multiple patents and targets new use cases for integrators and operators.

Usage scenarios

• High-throughput parcel and e‑commerce sorting lines using continuous‑flow merges
• Automated warehouse conveyor networks with decentralized control and MQTT‑based WMS integration
• New installations and retrofit projects requiring faster quoting, shorter commissioning and lower operational cost

Media & learning resources
Demonstration and feature videos (planning & management, Flowing Merge, start/stop minimization, throughput improvement, tracking, testimonials) are available to support evaluation, training and commissioning.

Technical specifications

• Product family: Modular Conveyor Platform (MCP) — commercial name: MCP PLAY
• Manufacturer / Brand: Interroll
• Control architecture: decentralized control with MultiControl units at stations
• Integration protocol: MQTT (standard) for WMS/system integration
• Operation/management: planning, commissioning and operation via MCP PLAY software on standard laptops
• Key functions: Flowing Merge (continuous flow), tracking & routing, priority-based flow control
• Performance focus: reduced latencies, minimized start/stop cycles, increased throughput
• Sustainability: reduced energy consumption through optimized flow and fewer stops
• Protection: solution covered by multiple patents
• Delivery: modular MCP hardware combined with MCP PLAY software and control modules