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Navigation Options Automatic Guided Vehicles As a pioneer in the development of automatic guided vehicles (AGVs), Webb offers one of the most advanced selections of standard and custom AGVs, as well as the most accurate controls in the industry. Webb provides all guidance options for its AGVs including laser, inertial, wire and magnetic tape. Our wide selection enables us to provide you with the most cost-effective and efcient solution to meet your needs. For example our new SmartLoader™ 24/7automatic trailer loading AGV uses either inertial or laser guidance depending on your facility and requirements. Laser Laser-guided vehicles navigate by using a laser scanner that measures angle and distance to reectors that are mounted to columns and machines. Laser provides maximum exibility for easy guidepath changes with no system shutdown necessary. A vehicle’s position is continuously calculated based on laser sensor input. Also, all navigation methods can be seamlessly combined in a concept called multi-navigation, which switches back and forth from laser to spot guidance without stopping the vehicle in applications requiring both modes of guidance. Laser guidance provides continuous calculation of vehicle position,high immunity to false reections, and high position accuracy. Laser navigation allows vehicle speeds of up to 2-3 meters per second. Wire Webb’s onboard vehicle controls for its wireguided vehicles is similar to its inertial-guided vehicles. The only difference is wire-guided AGVs use a set of guide coils, while inertial uses a gyro assembly as its primary navigation sense. Wire-guided vehicles follow a low voltage, low frequency signal sent over in-oor wires. Vehicles can take a different path or select a different route by switching to a different frequency. This simple guidance system is still used today because of its accuracy, dependability and low cost in certain applications. Inertial Webb’s proven inertial guidance system is similar to the technology found in commercial aircraft and military guided missiles. Inertialguided AGVs use an on-board Vehicle Control Computer (VCC3) to accurately maintain intended routes and perform required tasks. Transponders or SmartMarks® embedded in the oor are sensed by the vehicle to conrm the specic location of the vehicle. Inertial can operate in nearly any environment, including tight aisles, extreme temperatures or outdoors and has a longer lifespan than other guidance options. Multi-vehicle systems are controlled by a Vehicle System Manager (VSM) that provides real-time control and monitoring of all vehicles. It routes AGVs from various locations to programmed destinations, monitors vehicle status and program status. Magnetic tape Webb’s SmartCart®, automatic guided cart, is navigated by magnetic tape that is installed on top of the oor – no cutting or drilling into the oor is needed. This method is the most cost-effective and exible guidepath available today, allowing guidepath changes to be made in hours or minutes. Also, Webb provides CartTools®, a simple conguration tool which allows customers to easily modify routes and set up functions to be performed by the vehicle at specic locations along the guidepath. CartTools is a Windows-based PC software package. NOTICE: The information, data and specications in this brochure are subject to change without notice and should not be used for construction purposes. Jervis B. Webb Company does not represent or warrant that selection of components or accessories set forth in this brochure will necessarily result in proper installation, operation and/or maintenance of such equipment or system, and Webb disclaims responsibility for any and all damages and injuries resulting from selection, design, installation, operation or maintenance performed by non-Webb personnel. 34375 W. Twelve Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48331 USA (248) 553-1220 Fax: (248) 553-1228 info@daifukuwebb.com www.daifukuwebb.com Bulletin #3075 030911 © 2010 Jervis B. Webb Company SmartMark™, SmartLoader™, and VSM™ are trademarks of Jervis B. Webb Company. Windows® is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. Maximizing Productivity Across Industry

Standard & Customized AGVs handle a broad range of material handling needs from... 50 to 250,000 pounds Jervis B. Webb Company has a long history of successful AGV installations in a variety of challenging industrial and commercial environments. Webb offers a complete line of standard and custom automatic guided vehicles/carts and system controls. But it takes more than just hardware and controls to put material handling systems to work for you. It requires a thorough understanding of your material handling needs to provide innovative ways to enhance productivity. As one of the largest...

Standard & Customized AGVs handle a broad range of material handling needs from... 50 to 250,000 pounds Jervis B. Webb Company has a long history of successful AGV installations in a variety of challenging industrial and commercial environments. Webb offers a complete line of standard and custom automatic guided vehicles/carts and system controls. But it takes more than just hardware and controls to put material handling systems to work for you. It requires a thorough understanding of your material handling needs to provide innovative ways to enhance productivity. As one of the largest...

Navigation Options Automatic Guided Vehicles As a pioneer in the development of automatic guided vehicles (AGVs), Webb offers one of the most advanced selections of standard and custom AGVs, as well as the most accurate controls in the industry. Webb provides all guidance options for its AGVs including laser, inertial, wire and magnetic tape. Our wide selection enables us to provide you with the most cost-effective and efcient solution to meet your needs. For example our new SmartLoader™ 24/7automatic trailer loading AGV uses either inertial or laser guidance depending on your facility and...