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Weasel
®
Lite User Manual
Weasel
®
Lite User Manual
2.4 Markers
Markers form the heart of your Weasel
®
Lite system. They define how the Weasels will move along the
travel path. They identify stop, waiting and turning points for stations. Markers are RFID transponders
affixed on the track. They contain information which is scanned by the passing Weasels (contactless
scanning). Each marker has a symbol attached to it so that you always know what type of marker it is.
Markers are affixed on the track directly. Remove the film and press the marker onto the track such that
the center of the marker is on the black axis of the track. After that fix one of the transparent round
adhesive protectors to protect the mark. You may also place the marker on the travel path without
affixing them and affix them later after successful test runs.
The markers are designed to stick well on the track once they are affixed. If you still need to remove a
marker, carefully peel off the round adhesive protector and then use a box knife to carefully separate
the marker from the track.
Fig. 4 | Affixing and protecting markers
There is a variety of markers, which gives you a wide range of design options. The combinations options
for creating stations using the right markers and the right track elements will be described later. If you
want to deviate from these patterns, please note that a minimum distance of
30 cm
must be provided
between all markers to ensure that they can be read from passing weasel vehicles without interference.
The following is an overview of the markers which are available.
Symbol
Marker
Station:
This marker defines the position of a station (Station 1 in illustration), that is the
position where transport goods are to be loaded or unloaded. Weasels which are on their
way to this station will stop here and wait for a new destination to be entered via the app.
Fine positioning:
This marker indicates that there is a station ahead (Station 1 in
illustration). Weasels travel at a speed of 1 meter per second in order to execute their
transport tasks as quickly as possible. For this reason, they must slow down before they
reach a station so that they will stop in the station accurately. The
Fine Positioning
marker
should be placed approx. 40 cm upstream of the
Station
marker.
Turn:
This marker indicates that there is a station (Station 1 in illustration) at the next
switch to the left or to the right (to the left in illustration). A Weasel on its way to this station
will turn right/left at the next switch. This marker should be placed approx. 10 cm upstream
of the switch element.
