Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS)Towing Vehicles
The name for materials handling
USA: 507 Plymouth Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 FAX (616) 451-6425
Canada: 7300 Rapistan Court, Mississauga, Ont. L5N 5SI Phone: (905) 567-7300 FAX: (905) 567-0585
Mexico: Apartado Postal 573, Tlalnepantla, Est. de Mex., Mexico Phone: 52-5-394-5404 FAX: 52-5-394-4992
Brazil: Av Pres Juscelino, 642, CEP 09950-370, Dia., Sao Paulo, Brazil Phone: 011-55-11-4076-2000 FAX: 011-55-11-4076-26
©1999 Rapistan Systems Litho USA Form 20000 2/99
Sales Inquiries: (616) 451-6525 General Phone: (616) 451-6200 Email: [email protected] www.rapistan.com
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Dual rear drivewheels and aheavy dutyframe make theDT-60 with30,000 lbs oftowing capacityideal for theindustrialenvironment.
The DT-60Tow AGVtransports upto 12 palletsper trip in thisdistributioncenter.
AGVS Benefits
• Deliver and move loads upondemand
• Zone containment of manual forklift trucks
• Improved response time
• Safe vehicle movement
• Elimination of “conveyor walls”
• Adaptable to manual backup
• Re-usable asset
• Reduced product damage
• Better housekeeping
• Better discipline
• Improved logistics
• Electronic tracking of material
• Efficient scheduling
• Reduced aisle traffic
• Adaptable to future changes
• Reduction in workforce
• Flexible routing
Battery:DT-24 DT-40/60/100
Battery AH: 570AH 700AH/1100AH
Voltage: 24 V 48 V
Weight: 2,000 lbs 3,000/4300 lbs
Cycle: 8 hrs minimum* 8 hrs minimum*
Mechanical:DT-24 DT-40/60/100
Towing Capacity: 12,000 lbs* 20,000/30,000/50,000 lbs*
Drawbar: 240 lbs** 400/600/1,000 lbs**
Ramp: Yes, consult factory Yes, consult factoryfor details for details
Drive Configuration: Single front wheel Dual rear wheeldrive drive
Drive Motors: 2.5 HP Two 3 HP/4 HP/5 HP
Turning Radius: 8’ min. 8’ min.4’ min. w/o trailers 6’ min. w/o trailers
Battery Compartment: 32”L x 13.5”W x 31”H 30”L x 39”W x 23”H (DT-40/60)30”L x 39”W x 35”H (DT-100)
Manual Operation: Operator onboard Operator onboardcompartment compartment
Approximate Weight: 1,500 lbs w/o battery 3,000 lbs w/o battery
Speed: Automatic: 2.3 mph (200 fpm) 2.3 mph (200 fpm) Manual: 6.0 mph (525 fpm) 4.0 mph (350 fpm)
Front Wheels: 10” diameter x 4” wide 10” diameter x 3” wide
Rear Wheels: 7” diameter x 4” wide 18” diameter x 6” wide
Coupler: Jaw, ball, or towing eye Jaw, ball, or towing eye
Frame: 3/8” steel plate 1/2” steel plate; 3” x 4”steel tube
Specifications
Control:
Controller: Onboard computer
Speed Control: Solid state
Display Method: English wordsand abbreviations
Display Hardware: 2 line by 40character vacuumfluorescent
OperationalModes: Onboard dispatch,
recirculate, remotedispatch, diagnostic
DiagnosticSoftware: Comprehensive
diagnostic modefor maintenanceand troubleshooting
Routing/TrafficControl: Onboard logic
Communications: 2-way continuous RF
Low BatteryControl: Automatic return to
battery change/charge stop
ControlEnclosures: Water resistant
* Towing capacity on level with 2% coefficient of friction tires** Based on standard dry concrete with brushed or equivalent surface
* Assumes standard duty cycle (consult factory for specifics)
Note: Manufacturer reserves the rightto modify specifications.
Versatile
From left to right:DT-24, Compact Tow AGV;DT-40/60, Tow AGV;DT-100, Heavy Duty Tow AGV.
Towing Vehicles
Dependable
Tow AGVaccurately stops atdrop off locationand aligns trailersfor automaticunloading.
A loadextractortransfers apallet froman AGVtrailer ontodrop-offconveyor.
Operator manuallydrives AGV off pathfor special operation.
DT-24 Tow AGVtransports up to 6pallets per trip ontrailers equippedwith rollerconveyors thatassist with loadtransfer.
The Company Behind the Leading AGV Product Line
Inventors of AGV Technology
The history of Rapistan SystemsAGVS product group dates back to1953 with the introduction of theworld’s first automatic guidedvehicle. Since then, our aggressiveengineering has produced a seriesof breakthroughs, such as the firstsolid state controls (1962), the firstmicroprocessor controls (1978), andthe first autonomous guidancesystem - Virtual Path Guidance(1994).
Controlled Manufacturing
Rapistan Systems is one of theworld’s leading AGV systemcompanies; able to retain totalcontrol of our own technology.From onboard controls to vehicle
frames, Rapistan Systems designsand manufactures criticalcomponents in its own verticallyintegrated plant.
Accessibility in Service andParts
Rapistan Systems offers a variety ofmaintenance, training, and serviceprograms that will protect theinvestment you have made. A 24-hour 800 number puts you in touchwith parts, service, and engineeringresources 7 days a week.
• Easy-to-service controlscompartment allowing operatorto stand up to service vehicleelectronics
Vehicle Features
Fully automated operationincludes:
• Real-time continuouscommunications
• Onboard path routing logic
• Onboard traffic control logic (formulti-vehicle systems)
• Automatic return to batterychange station area upon sensinglow battery
Each USA manufacturedTow AGV has:
• Water resistant control enclosures
• Drive motor, transmission, anddrive wheel as a unified module,requiring fewer parts and easypreventive maintenance
• Easy maintenance wire labeling
• Fork pockets that eliminateunderframe sensor damage byfork lift pick up(DT 40/60/100)
Automatic or manualusage:
• Simply select mode withkeyswitch; vehicle can beremoved or re-entered anywherealong path
Load Extractor
Efficient
Automatic Load Transfer
Touch sensitive onboard display panel withsealed keys.
AGVsimulationmodels canpredict systembehavior andoptimizesystem design.
Controls are located in easy toaccess encolsure.
Operator inputsdestination for AGVinto onboard controldisplay panel.
• Over 100 English text displaymessages
• Invalid entry notification whichreduces input errors
• Easy to customize for specialapplications
System Controls
Smart AGV technology:
Rapistan Systems’ smart AGVtechnology provides decentralizedsystem intelligence controls wherethey are most useful - onboard theAGV.
AGVs can communicate with eachother and with an optional VehicleManager PC anywhere in the systemby means of a RF (Radio Frequency)CSM (Constant System Monitor)Communications Multiplexor.
Vehicle Controls
User friendly operatorinterface:
Rapistan Systems AGVs are equippedwith a user friendly, touch sensitiveonboard display panel with sealedkeys.
Control display panel featuresinclude:
• Easy to read, durable, 40character by 2 line display
• Status, prompts, and errormessages displayed in English
• Operator prompts for input(decreasing operator interfacetime)
• Display of vehicle’s current status,i.e., on path, off path, low battery,etc.
The RF CSM re-transmits the locationand status from each AGV to allother AGVs operating in the system.An optional Rapistan Systems VehicleManager PC is utilized when AGVsneed to be scheduled by remoteinput.
A Vehicle Manager system cangather data from remote I/O devicesand schedule all AGV assignments,
utilizing an optimizing “look forwork” strategy.
The RF CSM can also be networkedwith a Windows® format AGViewcolor graphics system monitor.
Options:
• Virtual path guidance
• Object detection
• Automatic charging
• Automatic uncoupler
• Automatic trailerloading/unloading
• Remote start
• Vehicle Manager AGV call system
• Outdoor capability
• Turn signals
• AGView system monitor andperformance recorder
• Joystick steering
• Wide load protection
Simulation Optimizes AGVSystem Design
Rapistan Systems engineers bring tocomputer simulation a wealth ofknowledge and experience in howAGV systems and controls operate.The resulting benefit is designexperimentation where systemperformance can be optimizedbefore system implementation.
(optional)
RFCSM
CommunicationsMultiplexor
VehicleManager
PC(optional)
Design
Programmable
Touch sensitive onboard display panel withsealed keys.
AGVsimulationmodels canpredict systembehavior andoptimizesystem design.
Controls are located in easy toaccess encolsure.
Operator inputsdestination for AGVinto onboard controldisplay panel.
• Over 100 English text displaymessages
• Invalid entry notification whichreduces input errors
• Easy to customize for specialapplications
System Controls
Smart AGV technology:
Rapistan Systems’ smart AGVtechnology provides decentralizedsystem intelligence controls wherethey are most useful - onboard theAGV.
AGVs can communicate with eachother and with an optional VehicleManager PC anywhere in the systemby means of a RF (Radio Frequency)CSM (Constant System Monitor)Communications Multiplexor.
Vehicle Controls
User friendly operatorinterface:
Rapistan Systems AGVs are equippedwith a user friendly, touch sensitiveonboard display panel with sealedkeys.
Control display panel featuresinclude:
• Easy to read, durable, 40character by 2 line display
• Status, prompts, and errormessages displayed in English
• Operator prompts for input(decreasing operator interfacetime)
• Display of vehicle’s current status,i.e., on path, off path, low battery,etc.
The RF CSM re-transmits the locationand status from each AGV to allother AGVs operating in the system.An optional Rapistan Systems VehicleManager PC is utilized when AGVsneed to be scheduled by remoteinput.
A Vehicle Manager system cangather data from remote I/O devicesand schedule all AGV assignments,
utilizing an optimizing “look forwork” strategy.
The RF CSM can also be networkedwith a Windows® format AGViewcolor graphics system monitor.
Options:
• Virtual path guidance
• Object detection
• Automatic charging
• Automatic uncoupler
• Automatic trailerloading/unloading
• Remote start
• Vehicle Manager AGV call system
• Outdoor capability
• Turn signals
• AGView system monitor andperformance recorder
• Joystick steering
• Wide load protection
Simulation Optimizes AGVSystem Design
Rapistan Systems engineers bring tocomputer simulation a wealth ofknowledge and experience in howAGV systems and controls operate.The resulting benefit is designexperimentation where systemperformance can be optimizedbefore system implementation.
(optional)
RFCSM
CommunicationsMultiplexor
VehicleManager
PC(optional)
Design
Programmable
Tow AGVaccurately stops atdrop off locationand aligns trailersfor automaticunloading.
A loadextractortransfers apallet froman AGVtrailer ontodrop-offconveyor.
Operator manuallydrives AGV off pathfor special operation.
DT-24 Tow AGVtransports up to 6pallets per trip ontrailers equippedwith rollerconveyors thatassist with loadtransfer.
The Company Behind the Leading AGV Product Line
Inventors of AGV Technology
The history of Rapistan SystemsAGVS product group dates back to1953 with the introduction of theworld’s first automatic guidedvehicle. Since then, our aggressiveengineering has produced a seriesof breakthroughs, such as the firstsolid state controls (1962), the firstmicroprocessor controls (1978), andthe first autonomous guidancesystem - Virtual Path Guidance(1994).
Controlled Manufacturing
Rapistan Systems is one of theworld’s leading AGV systemcompanies; able to retain totalcontrol of our own technology.From onboard controls to vehicle
frames, Rapistan Systems designsand manufactures criticalcomponents in its own verticallyintegrated plant.
Accessibility in Service andParts
Rapistan Systems offers a variety ofmaintenance, training, and serviceprograms that will protect theinvestment you have made. A 24-hour 800 number puts you in touchwith parts, service, and engineeringresources 7 days a week.
• Easy-to-service controlscompartment allowing operatorto stand up to service vehicleelectronics
Vehicle Features
Fully automated operationincludes:
• Real-time continuouscommunications
• Onboard path routing logic
• Onboard traffic control logic (formulti-vehicle systems)
• Automatic return to batterychange station area upon sensinglow battery
Each USA manufacturedTow AGV has:
• Water resistant control enclosures
• Drive motor, transmission, anddrive wheel as a unified module,requiring fewer parts and easypreventive maintenance
• Easy maintenance wire labeling
• Fork pockets that eliminateunderframe sensor damage byfork lift pick up(DT 40/60/100)
Automatic or manualusage:
• Simply select mode withkeyswitch; vehicle can beremoved or re-entered anywherealong path
Load Extractor
Efficient
Automatic Load Transfer
Dual rear drivewheels and aheavy dutyframe make theDT-60 with30,000 lbs oftowing capacityideal for theindustrialenvironment.
The DT-60Tow AGVtransports upto 12 palletsper trip in thisdistributioncenter.
AGVS Benefits
• Deliver and move loads upondemand
• Zone containment of manual forklift trucks
• Improved response time
• Safe vehicle movement
• Elimination of “conveyor walls”
• Adaptable to manual backup
• Re-usable asset
• Reduced product damage
• Better housekeeping
• Better discipline
• Improved logistics
• Electronic tracking of material
• Efficient scheduling
• Reduced aisle traffic
• Adaptable to future changes
• Reduction in workforce
• Flexible routing
Battery:DT-24 DT-40/60/100
Battery AH: 570AH 700AH/1100AH
Voltage: 24 V 48 V
Weight: 2,000 lbs 3,000/4300 lbs
Cycle: 8 hrs minimum* 8 hrs minimum*
Mechanical:DT-24 DT-40/60/100
Towing Capacity: 12,000 lbs* 20,000/30,000/50,000 lbs*
Drawbar: 240 lbs** 400/600/1,000 lbs**
Ramp: Yes, consult factory Yes, consult factoryfor details for details
Drive Configuration: Single front wheel Dual rear wheeldrive drive
Drive Motors: 2.5 HP Two 3 HP/4 HP/5 HP
Turning Radius: 8’ min. 8’ min.4’ min. w/o trailers 6’ min. w/o trailers
Battery Compartment: 32”L x 13.5”W x 31”H 30”L x 39”W x 23”H (DT-40/60)30”L x 39”W x 35”H (DT-100)
Manual Operation: Operator onboard Operator onboardcompartment compartment
Approximate Weight: 1,500 lbs w/o battery 3,000 lbs w/o battery
Speed: Automatic: 2.3 mph (200 fpm) 2.3 mph (200 fpm) Manual: 6.0 mph (525 fpm) 4.0 mph (350 fpm)
Front Wheels: 10” diameter x 4” wide 10” diameter x 3” wide
Rear Wheels: 7” diameter x 4” wide 18” diameter x 6” wide
Coupler: Jaw, ball, or towing eye Jaw, ball, or towing eye
Frame: 3/8” steel plate 1/2” steel plate; 3” x 4”steel tube
Specifications
Control:
Controller: Onboard computer
Speed Control: Solid state
Display Method: English wordsand abbreviations
Display Hardware: 2 line by 40character vacuumfluorescent
OperationalModes: Onboard dispatch,
recirculate, remotedispatch, diagnostic
DiagnosticSoftware: Comprehensive
diagnostic modefor maintenanceand troubleshooting
Routing/TrafficControl: Onboard logic
Communications: 2-way continuous RF
Low BatteryControl: Automatic return to
battery change/charge stop
ControlEnclosures: Water resistant
* Towing capacity on level with 2% coefficient of friction tires** Based on standard dry concrete with brushed or equivalent surface
* Assumes standard duty cycle (consult factory for specifics)
Note: Manufacturer reserves the rightto modify specifications.
Versatile
From left to right:DT-24, Compact Tow AGV;DT-40/60, Tow AGV;DT-100, Heavy Duty Tow AGV.
Towing Vehicles
Dependable
Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS)Towing Vehicles
The name for materials handling
USA: 507 Plymouth Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 FAX (616) 451-6425
Canada: 7300 Rapistan Court, Mississauga, Ont. L5N 5SI Phone: (905) 567-7300 FAX: (905) 567-0585
Mexico: Apartado Postal 573, Tlalnepantla, Est. de Mex., Mexico Phone: 52-5-394-5404 FAX: 52-5-394-4992
Brazil: Av Pres Juscelino, 642, CEP 09950-370, Dia., Sao Paulo, Brazil Phone: 011-55-11-4076-2000 FAX: 011-55-11-4076-26
©1999 Rapistan Systems Litho USA Form 20000 2/99
Sales Inquiries: (616) 451-6525 General Phone: (616) 451-6200 Email: [email protected] www.rapistan.com
CustomerService,
Education,and Training
PaperlessOrder
Fulfillment
DistributionConveyorSystems
In-ProcessConveyorSystems
AutomaticGuided Vehicle
Systems
AutomatedStorage/RetrievalSystems
Air Cargoand Baggage
HandlingSystems
Integration,Controls and
Software
AutomatedElectrifiedMonorailSystems
HeavyUnit LoadConveyors