To ensure that the pallet is placed or picked up correctly distance measurement is key. For this we recommend to use of ultrasonics measurement sensors or time-of-flight distance measurement sensors: 

• Ultrasonic distance measuring sensor U500.D
• ToF distance sensor OT300.DL

Your benefits:

• Narrow sonic cone for reliable measurement on small objects
• The short blind range allows more flexibility for your  design
• Precise measurement regardless of the material or surface allows highest availability

To avoid overload and make sure nothing gets lost during transportation load monitoring is important. Our strain sensors are the fitting solution for that: 

• Strain sensor DST20

Your benefits:

• Cost-efficient measurement of large forces in limited spaces
• Minimal engineering effort as the sensor is easily integrable into existing designs

Speed control of an AGV is one of the most important and demanding tasks. Our compact and innovative encoders are the right solution for this:

• Bearingless encoder ITD49

Your benefits:

• Compact and wear-free sensing system for minimal installation space
• Redundant version available to use in safety applications 

The reliable steering of an AGV is essential for safe operation. Our absolute rotary encoders are the perfect solution for this: 

• Safety certified encoder EAM580RS
• Absolute encoder EAL580

Your benefits:

• SIL2 certified encoder for use in safety applications
• Various mounting options and interfaces for an easy integration
   

The fork width can be set precisely to the desired width using an encoder. We offer various solutions for this: 

• Programmable incremental encoder EB200E 
• Incremental encoder EIL580

Your benefits:

• Compact and wear-free encoder for integration in applications with small installation space
• Various mounting options and programmable resolution depending on application requirements

To position the fork of the AGV at the correct height cable transducer are a common solution. We recommend to use one of these products: 

• Cable transducer GCA3 
• Cable transducer GCA5

Your benefits:

• Compact cable transducer allow more flexibility for your design
• Robust design for continuous operation

Before lifting the pallet, you need to make sure the forks are aligned correctly to the pallet. For this we recommend to use  time-of-flight distance measurement sensors:

• ToF distance sensor OT300.DL
• ToF distance sensor OT500.DL

Your benefits:

• Reliable detection of the pallet regardless of shape and material allows highest availability
• Compact sensors with extended sensing range up to 2.5 m allow more flexibility for your design