One of the prominent features of the AGV automatic conveying system is its high degree of intelligence. The AGV automatic conveying system can achieve factory-level AGV system operation management, traffic control, task distribution, automatic charging control, map planning and other functions. At the same time, it can be seamlessly integrated with MES systems, intelligent warehousing, production line systems, etc., to create a fully flexible and highly automated modern logistics. Now let's take a look together at the four essential basic functions that an AGV automatic conveying system must have.

1. Intelligent automatic material conveying function

During the operation of the AGV system, the transportation tasks to be executed are sent by the logistics system management host to the AGV management control host, and then the AGV management control host dispatches the AGV to perform relevant tasks, such as picking up goods, delivering goods, weighing, scanning codes, charging, etc. After the AGV trolley receives the goods handling instruction, the on-board controller of the trolley calculates and analyzes based on the pre-stored planned operation route map and the current position and driving direction of the AGV, selects the best driving route, and automatically controls the driving and steering of the AGV through the servo drive amplifier. After accurately stopping at the target point for loading goods, The transfer mechanism on the AGV vehicle body and the device at the pick-up position point work in coordination to complete the loading process. Then the AGV starts and heads for the target unloading point. After accurately stopping, the transfer mechanism operates to complete the unloading process and reports its position and status to the AGV management control computer. The AGV management control host returns the execution status of tasks to the logistics system management host, thereby conducting unified management of the logistics system. If there are no task commands in the AGV task command buffer, the AGV will head to the standby area and will carry out the next handling task after receiving new instructions.

2. Automatic material tracking function

The AGV automatic dispatching system is an interface software that connects the AGV system with the factory production system MES, warehouse management system WMS, etc. The dispatching software in the AGV system has functions such as querying the current job execution status, job history records, and operation logs, and conducts information exchange between the AGV system and related systems as well as automatic tracking of material information.

3. Intelligent fault diagnosis function for equipment

The AGV system is equipped with a complete intelligent fault diagnosis function for equipment. In the event of a malfunction during the operation of an AGV, the current operating status and logs of the AGV trolley can be viewed through the AGV monitoring system, the black box file (BlackBox) of the AGV trolley can be read, and the human-machine interaction devices on the AGV trolley (such as OPT10, OPT200, etc.) can be used for equipment fault diagnosis in various ways. During the operation of the AGV, the driving status of the AGV can be observed from the monitoring software, and different colors represent different states.

4. Intelligent flexible operation function

The AGV management system is responsible for receiving commands, executing commands, transmitting relevant parameters and monitoring carts. These task commands can be sent from the logistics information management system, the AGV automatic conveying system graphic monitoring workstation, etc. The AGV management system operates stably and reliably, and is equipped with standard interfaces for external connection, facilitating seamless integration with other management systems.

The intelligent AGV system can be perfectly integrated with the Internet of Things automatic warehousing system and the ERP property management system, simplifying and modularizing the complex material management and production management. It realizes the integration of material configuration, inspection, material receiving and dispatching, and transportation in the production process, achieving the goals of saving money, time and labor!