616.791.

8540 Vehicle Manager

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AGV/AGC System Controls

System Management Controls for AGV/AGC Systems

● Remote Dispatching of AGVs CUSTOMER HOST COMPUT ER L EVEL

● Pentium Class PC Hardware

● Interfaces With The Constant System Monitor (CSM) (Optional)

The Vehicle Manager (VM) hardware device is a PC

based computer. It is used in systems where remote AGVS/ AGCS VEHICLE MANAGER
AGV call and dispatch functions are required. Barcode
The Vehicle Manager is a data collection and Scanners
processing system utilized to provide efficient, remote Vehicle PC Call Boxes
dispatching of the AGV fleet. The Vehicle Manager Term inal Load
gathers data on material movement and then M
Sensors
coordinates and supervises AGV task assignments in Other
response to the system demand. (PLCs,
Devices etc.)
The Vehicle Manager receives data from input devices STAND ALONE AGVS L EVEL
such as load presence sensors, data entry terminals,
(Optional)
scanners or other devices (PLC, etc.). In addition, the CSM Fire door
Monitor 
Vehicle Manager monitors individual AGV status such Con stant
Fire alarm
Bridge crossing
as location, condition, state, etc. for all AGVs operating System® Traffic intersection lights
in the network via the Constant System Monitor (CSM).
AGView System RF
With these inputs, the Vehicle Manager processes the Monitor
available information and coordinates the AGV task
assignments based on the given requirements of the Modem
system. A particular AGV is selected for a task
Support to
assignment based on a “look for work” strategy. Line Savant
AGV

Different “look for work” algorithms can be developed

based on system requirements and priorities. The AGV
dispatch command mission is communicated to the AGV
through the CSM.
AGV

Product Features
● Receives data from load sensors, data entry terminals,
and/or other devices
● Receives location and status of all AGVs from the CSM
● Selects AGV for task based on a “look for work” strategy
● Coordinates requirements of load movement with AGVs
available to move loads
● Communicates AGV dispatch command through the CSM
● Remote access via modem
● Modem is available for diagnostic phone line to Savant
Automation in Grand Rapids, MI

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AGV/AGC System Controls

Options TYPICAL VEHICLE

 Host interface MANAGER LOGIC
 Interface to PLCs
A
 Industrial enclosure
No AGVs Available
 Log / report printer No Calls Pending

 Load destination data entry terminals

AGV Becomes Available Call is Made
 Load sensor devices
 Call/dispatch panels or boxes AGVs are Available Call Pending
No Calls Pending No AGVs Available
 Bar code readers
Specifications AGV Call is
AGV
Call is
Becomes Becomes
Made Made
Available Available
YES YES
Standard
Hardware Configuration Select Closest AGV and Select Oldest Call and
Dispatch to Selected Dispatch to Selected
● Pentium Class PC Destination Destination

Error Messages
● In the event of a fault condition, the CSM will Are Other Are Other
communicate a message to the VM. The proper AGVs Calls
Pending?
error recovery routine is then followed to return the Available?
system to normal operation.
Optional NO NO

● Host interface (Socket Space TCP/IP) A A

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