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Ensuring the Uptime of Your Wireless Network
For AGV and AS/RS Systems
The rapid development of automated material handling (AMH) systems is anticipated to continue in the years ahead as e-commerce and intelligent manufacturing technologies evolve. Five22 years from now, the AMH market categories with the largest potential for growth are autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and automated guided vehicles (AGV). Systems for AMR and AGV are referred to as "mission-critical" tools. The operation of these technologies could be readily affected by an unreliable wireless signal. A stable and secure wireless solution with fast Wi-Fi connectivity and simple network management is essential in order to guarantee continuous operation.
Key Challenges for Wireless Networks
Hard to Manage
Wireless connections are invisible and subject to numerous external influences, which makes abnormalities difficult to detect. Often, issues are only noticed once AGV or AMR system performance has already been impacted. Troubleshooting the root cause of wireless disruptions is challenging, often leading to unnecessary downtime. Because of these factors, the troubleshooting and management process of wireless connections is known to be demanding.
Unreliable Connectivity
With AGVs and AMR shuttles in constant motion throughout warehouses, mounted client devices must seamlessly switch between access points (APs) without downtime and support industrial protocol communications over wireless for interaction between connected PLCs and remote controllers. Additionally, Wi-Fi configurations can be intricate, time-consuming, and prone to setup errors.
Limited Space and Interference
AMR and AGV designs must work within tight installation spaces, where motors and communication devices often share the same power source. As a result, wireless devices on AGVs or AMRs need to endure interference from nearby equipment and withstand vibration from constant movement.
Why Moxa Wireless Solutions Are Perfect for AGV and AMR Systems
Simplified Network Management
With MXview Wireless, you gain a clear, visual overview of your AGV and AMR wireless network. Real-time topology views and a status dashboard offer a full network snapshot, while automatic alerts notify you of any anomalies. Plus, with playback of roaming history, troubleshooting is made easier to pinpoint and resolve issues quickly. This feature ensures your systems get back to peak performance with minimal downtime.
Reliable Networks for Mobile Operations
With MXview Wireless, you gain a clear, visual overview of your AGV and AMR wireless network. Real-time topology views and a status dashboard offer a full network snapshot, while automatic alerts notify you of any anomalies. Plus, with playback of roaming history, troubleshooting is made easier to pinpoint and resolve issues quickly. This feature ensures your systems get back to peak performance with minimal downtime.
Compact yet Rugged
Built tough and compact, Moxa AWK Series clients are EMC-certified and have built-in antenna isolation to prevent interference. They also feature a wide operating temperature range of -40 to 75°C, which is excellent for deployment in cold-storage warehouses and other challenging industrial settings. In addition, all the devices in the Moxa AWK Series are rigorously tested for reliability in high-vibration environments.
Dependable Wireless Solutions for Your AGV and AMR Systems
Moxa Solutions | AWK-1161A SeriesAP  | AWK-1165A SeriesAP  | AWK-1161C SeriesClient  | AWK-1165C SeriesClient  | AWK-3252A SeriesClient  | AWK-4252A SeriesAP/Client  | AWK-1151C SeriesClient  |
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| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2) | |||||
| Wireless Security | WPA3, Security features based on IEC 62443-4-2 standard | WPA3, IEC 62443-4-2 (certified) | |||||
| Data Rates | 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz) / 1,201 Mbps (5 GHz | 400 Mbps (2.4 GHz) / 867 Mbps (5 GHz) | |||||
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Interface | 1 x Ethernet | 5 x Ethernet | 1 x Ethernet | 5 x Ethernet | 2 x Ethernet (1 x PoE+) | 2 x Ethernet (1 x PoE+) | 1 x Ethernet
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Major Challenges for Wireless Networks -40 to 75 Operating Temperature Range |
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Ingress Protection | IP30 | IP30 | IP30 | IP30 | IP30 | IP68 | IP30 |
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