Low-Profile Bidirectional Automatic Guided Vehicle
Creform’s CA-B50100-NSI automatic guided vehicle (AGV) provides more flexibility for movement along its guidepath because it can travel in both directions and rotate in place. The dual-drive wheels also give the AGV higher load capacity and the ability to travel laterally.
Posted: February 25, 2020
Creform (Greer, SC) CA-B50100-NSI automatic guided vehicle (AGV) is a bidirectional AGV that provides more flexibility for movement along its guidepath because it can travel in both directions and when necessary rotate in place. The dual-drive wheels also give the AGV higher load capacity and the ability to travel laterally.
Both ends of the AGV are guided as each of the dual drive wheels independently follows the guidepath. This high level of control reduces the amount of space the AGV requires when routing, especially in turns or space restrictive areas. It can optionally be controlled remotely via a smart phone, tablet, or ProFace Remote HMI; travels up to 50 m/min.; and has an estimated towing capacity of 2,222 lb (1,000 kg).
The CA-B50100-NSI is 10 in high, 20 in wide, and 78 in long (272 mm x 505 mm x 1986 mm) and follows a magnetic guidepath that is surface-mounted or embedded in floor. The unit has an electromechanical emergency and parking braking system and a minimum turning radius of 31.5 in (800 mm) and 11.8 in (300 mm) only in the lateral direction traveling at a slow speed. AGV is powered by 24V batteries.
The unit meets safety CAT3 requirements, comes with 16-view laser scanners for obstacle detection, flashing lights, E-stops, and an audible warning system.
The AGV provides for a 50-course programming capability using HMI screen located at one end of the AGV. This unit includes I/O monitoring, course programming, error messages, and error log. The unit reads floor-mounted RFID tags for position feedback as well as command tapes adjacent to the magnetic tape guidepath.
Single or dual spring-loaded tow pins interface with a variety of carts. The towed carts will have all swivel casters and the dual tow pins will securely and precisely connect the cart/AGV together as they navigate the system.
Optional equipment includes an opportunity-charging system that minimizes manual battery charging and an industrial radio to communicate with offboard devices. Autocharging takes place at set locations along the guidepath the AGV automatically engages as it travels. A common use for the onboard radio is to communicate with Creform’s AGV traffic management system that keeps all the AGVs running smoothly.
Creform Corp., P.O. Box 830, Greer, SC 29652-0830, 800-839-8823, scsales@creform.com, www.creform.com.
