This AGV system has been developed as supplier for Swisslog (former Digitron), AGVs were intended to bring pallets between warehouse and production departments.
AGV navigation type: optical track
Traffic controller: developed on a 286 PC, with Digiboard multiserial ports, connected to all devices on the layout, including host communication
Transport orders received by Host (VAX 750).
Charging concept: charging stations with contacts on top of the AGV, when batteries are low, the vehicle was sent there to stay and charge.
AGV system was designed to work over 3 shifts
Year: 1989
Number of AGVs: 5
AGV manufacturer: Digitron
Function: support to commissioning staff
Year: 1989