The Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) Interface Module enables Autostore to control every aspect of your AGV operations on the automated warehouse floor in real-time. We use our own integrated control systems based on industry-standard kit and our open architecture software integrates seamlessly with your existing hardware.

Autostore AGV Applications include:

  • Food & Beverage
  • Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Automotive
  • 3PL Warehousing
  • Paper Reel Handling

Autostore operates Direct Unit Tracking, with the AGV system maintaining synchronisation with Autostore via tracking numbers that effectively relate to the units in transit.

Stage 1 ...
The arrival of a Unit at a P/D station triggers a call on the AGV system for a vehicle. Prior to reaching any track branches, the AGV Controller will normally request a destination for the Unit from Autostore and identify a tracking number with that request.

Stage 2 ...
Autostore responds with a destination for that tracking number and our AGV module performs the management of resources needed to execute the request. It also provides options for semi-auto mode where units are transferred from an input area to storage area - and from storage areas to output or replenishment zones.

Autostore also supports the dynamic reallocation of resources - it can re-route certain unit movements to avoid traffic blockages and manage automatic unit indexation positions. Typical traffic management messages sent between Autostore and your AGVs will include:

Pick-up OK/Deposit OK Semi-Auto Mode Selected Fire Door Open
Pick-up Fault Parameters Modification Accepted Fire Door Closed
Deposit Fault Parameters Modification Rejected Non-Peak Mode Selected
Pick-Up Point Empty Order Rejected Peak Mode Selected
Deposit Base Occupied Incorrect Parameters AGV On Track: Empty
Auto Mode Selected AGV: Arrived On Station AGV On Track: Loaded
Order Cancelled By AGV Controller Console AGV: Arrived For Battery Change/Maintenance AGV: Battery Change/Maintenance Complete

For more information about the Autostore AGV Module, please contact us.