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Absolute address
Method to switch operations by reading the number of address marker that is applied near the magnetic tapes.
Automatic Guided Vehicle
Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) that runs and loads/unloads manually or automatically.
Bumper Sensor
The device to stop AGV when it touches an obstacle.
Drive Wheel Free mechanism
The mechanism that the drive unit is lifted up or lowered electrically.It's useful when AGV is trundled by operators.
Emergency stop button
The button to stop AGV in the event of emergency.
Loading type
To load workpieces on AGV.
Magnetic
Method to guide AGV by detecting magnetic force.
Main control board
The main circuit part to control AGV.
No programmable
AGV runs on a single route and stops at every spot.Only stop function, stop and speed change function are available.
Optical method
Method to detect the guidance tapes by reflecting light
Overload detection
The function to activate the circuit protector when overcurrent flows to the motor.
Obstacle sensor
The device to detect obstacles on AGV running route.
Programmable
A running program is settable to specify several destinations.
Running program
The program that AGV's operations are prearranged.
Speed change
The function to change running speed to improve takt time or fine positioning.
Signal tower
The device to draw the attention of workers to AGV by lighting up or blinking.
Loading weight
The weight of workpieces that AGV conveys
Ten key
The input device to set AGV program or running speed.
Touch panel
The input device to set AGV program or running speed. It's multi-functional compared with ten key type.
Towing
AGV tows a dolly or other.