AutoStore – the automated small parts warehouse

Grid

The AutoStore grid is a modular grid. Since it is a prefabricated construction, warehouses can be erected in record time – frequently, it takes only one to three months from construction start to commissioning. During operations, AutoStore keeps anticipating needs – it recognizes those containers used most frequently and automatically places them on top of the grid, creating a natural ABC structure.

• Height: up to 5,4 m
• Width, depth and shape can be freely designed

Robots

Robots are available in black (Black Line) and red (Red Line). They move completely automatically and optimize their travel routes themselves. If batteries are low, robots independently travel to the recharging station. Next to their extremely high speed, robots are characterized by their ability to work even at zero light in absolute darkness and at low temperatures.
Red Line:

• Weight, incl. Battery: 148 kg
• Load: 30 kg + Container
• Speed: 11 km/h
• Operating temperature: 2 - 35 °C
• Dimensions (H / B / L): 545 / 700 / 963 mm
• Battery: Lead Acid with 12 V Voltage for 24/7 usage

Black Line:

• Weight, incl Battery: 98 kg
• Loead: 30 kg + Container
• Speed: 14,4 km/h
• Operating temperature: 2 - 35 °C
• Dimensions (H / B / L): 220 / 330 / 425 mm
• Battery: BattPack™ with 26,4 V Voltage for 24/7 usage

Container

Technical data 220mm container:

• Weight 3,4 kg, load 30 kg
• Internal dimensions (H / B / L): 200 / 403 / 603 mm
• External dimensions (H / B / L): 220 / 449 / 646 mm

Technical data 330mm container:

• Weight 4,3 kg, load 30 kg
• Internal dimensions (H / B / L): 310 / 403 / 603 mm
• External dimensions (H / B / L): 330 / 449 / 646 mm

Technical data 425mm container:

• Weight 5,0 kg, load 30 kg
• Internal dimensions (H / B / L): 404 / 403 / 603 mm
• External dimensions (H / B / L): 425 / 449 / 649 mm

All containers can be divided into up to 32 individual areas.

Controller

AutoStore is a closed system. The controller connects AutoStore to your warehouse management software. Through the integrated interface any WMS may use XML to communicate with AutoStore.

• Industrial PC: for all applications
• ASIO: AutoStore In- and Output monitors all safety components and provides power to the Access Points
• ASAP: AutoStore Access Points are the links used for wireless communications between controllers and robots
• UPV: the uninterruptible power supply ensures all movement data are saved even in case of blackout

Work places

Items can be easily transferred into stock or released from stock either manually or by picking robot. Possible interconnections are:

• Conveyor Port – for picking and transfer into storage of up to 180 containers per hour
• Swing Port – for picking and transfer into storage above or below the grid. Performance depends on lift height; e.g. at 8m BinLift up to 160 containers per hour
• Carousel Port – for high-performance picking and transfer into storage of up to 400 containers per hour
• AM personalized solution – for optimizing and interconnection of AutoStore containers to existing intralogistics; containers may even leave the system altogether!