Sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs for SIMOVE

Three sensor systems from Pepperl+Fuchs are now also compatible with SIMOVE. The AGV system platform from Siemens enables the simple integration of automated guided vehicle systems into a production environment. The sensors perform key tasks in the navigation and positioning of the mobile units.

SIMOVE from Siemens

In production and warehouse logistics, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are taking over more and more transportation tasks. They are often referred to as AGVs or simply as bots. They pick up goods, transport, and transfer them automatically and move between different stations. Maximum precision is required for navigation with and without lane guidance. This is ensured not least by the R2000, PGV, and safePGV sensor systems from Pepperl+Fuchs, which are listed as compatible hardware for SIMOVE.

SIMOVE is a standardized system platform from Siemens with a modular structure and open interfaces. It offers great flexibility in the implementation of scalable AGV solutions and enables simple integration into existing infrastructures. SIMOVE comprises automation and drive components as well as suitable software tools and libraries. The vehicle fleet can be optimally configured with minimal technical and commissioning effort. With the integration of sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs, the possibilities for using the system platform are extended by proven and innovative technologies

R2000 for Free Navigation

The R2000 2-D LiDAR sensor uses powerful Pulse Ranging Technology (PRT) for reflector and contour navigation. It provides a seamless 360° all-round view and delivers clear measurement results for determining the absolute position at all times. With a scan rate of 3000 revolutions per minute, it transmits 250,000 distance measurement values including the angular position. At 0.014°, it achieves the highest resolution on the market.

The range of the laser scanner can be adapted to the requirements of the respective vehicle class. It can be up to 60 m for natural surfaces and up to 200 m when using reflectors. A precise timestamp and a measurement data filter enable easy adaptation to the vehicle control system. The compact design allows easy integration even in small vehicles. 

Guided Navigation with PGV

The PGV system from Pepperl+Fuchs uses color tapes attached to the floor for tracking as well as Data Matrix code tapes and tags for exact positioning. The read head consists of a camera module and an integrated high-performance LED lighting unit for reliable detection even in ambient light and on highly reflective surfaces. One Data Matrix code is sufficient to determine the position on the x-axis. In addition, the read head continuously outputs the position (angle, x, y) and speed.

The data from the ground-based navigation enables collision-free traffic when several AGVs are on the move at the same time. For real-time monitoring, the sensor emits a synchronization pulse and provides the image recordings with a timestamp. The vehicles can move simultaneously and at full speed, with a distance of only a few centimeters between them. The PGV*I*F200 product variant uses infrared lighting and can therefore also be used in areas where visible light may not be used.

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