Preliminary Device Description HG G-19600ZA | English, Revision 02 | Date: 13.03.2018
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Introduction – Chapter 2
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Introduction
2.1 Range of Use
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The magnet sensor is intended for indoor usage.
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On the surface of the track roadway compatible magnetic tape is layed. Alternatively
a magnetic bar can be embedded into the roadway (see section 3.1 on page 10).
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The magnetic sensor is installed so that its underside faces the roadway and meets
the nominal reading distance towards the surface of the magnetic tape (see section
3.2 on page 11).
2.2 Qualification of the Users
The personnel intended to operate the magnetic sensor
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has been provided with this documentation.
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is familiar with the functionality of the magnetic sensor.
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is trained sufficiently in mounting and configuring the magnet sensor and qualified to
perform those tasks.
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knows the risks posed by driverless vehicles and is trained in the necessary safety
precautions to assess the safe operational state of the system.
All personnel in the area of influence of the magnetic sensor is instructed regarding the kind
of the vehicle and the risks resulting from the driverless operation.
2.3 Intended Use
The magnet sensor HG G-19600ZA is intended for the track guidance of automated guided
vehicles (AGV) along magnetic tape. The sensor detects the magnetic field above magnetic
tape in vertical and horizontal direction and thus continually determines the actual deviation
from the center of the track (center of the magnetic tape). The deviation is output as analog
voltages.
WARNING!
The magnet sensor does not contain functionality to detect obstacles or persons in front of
a vehicle! The vehicle manufacturer has to include suitable safety equipment.
BEWARE!
Interferences as specified in section 3.2 on page 11 may lead to inaccurate outputs whereby
the vehicle may leave the track. The vehicle manufacturer has to include functionality to de-
tect this and stop the vehicle if needed. As an aid the digital output DOUT1 track detect can
be used, see section 5.2.2 on page 20.
