Additional safety-rated speed encoders may no longer be required when SIMOVE Safe Velocity is used with the specified system architecture. The software-defined safety concept relies only on a failsafe SIMATIC F-PLC and laser scanner. Standard wheel encoders are enhanced with velocity information from laser scanners. This enables the mobile robot to adapt its safety fields autonomously.
Mobile robots adapt their safety fields autonomously to slow down, stop safely and start again on their own.
In the reference configuration, hardware costs were reduced by up to 20%.
In the reference configuration, the required installation space for driving were reduced by up to 10%.
Safe Velocity is combining data from standard wheel encoders and laser scanners. Both channels have no formal safety requirement.
Out of the box safety concept precertified by TÜV Süd Germany. From the sensors up to the velocity output.
Safe Velocity supports bidirectional and omnidirectional vehicles independent of the kinematic.
Streamlined integration process of the SIMOVE Safe Velocity software, due to installation script and extensive diagnosis.
BÄR achieved savings of automation hardware, particularly safety encoders and simplified wiring. Other results are reliable safety, consistent performance under changing conditions, and enhanced overall operational efficiency and protection.