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Mother Shuttle

Automated Equipment

Mother Shuttle

The Mother Shuttle transfers a Two-Way Pallet Shuttle between storage lanes. A fully automated installation combines the two shuttles with racks, pallets, vertical and horizontal conveyors, WCS and WMS.

Product Details

The Mother Shuttle transfers a Two-Way Pallet Shuttle between storage lanes. A fully automated installation combines the two shuttles with racks, pallets, vertical and horizontal conveyors, WCS and WMS.

Mother Shuttle

System advantages

  • Precise barcode positioning.
  • Can charge the subordinate shuttle.
  • Multiple safety sensors detect hazards in advance.
  • Eight wheels provide stable travel under load.
  • Conductor-rail power supports continuous operation.

Performance parameters

ParameterSpecification
Travel speed120 m/min unloaded, 90 m/min fully loaded
Rated load1,500 kg
Power optionsConductor rail for 24-hour operation or 48 V, 100 Ah lithium iron phosphate battery for 6–8 hours
Operating temperature−25 to 45 °C

Functions and control

FunctionDescription
Pallet conveyingConveys pallets independently so the mother and subordinate shuttles can work separately.
Online chargingUses multiple battery charge thresholds to determine when to charge automatically.
Optional remote controlSwitches between connected and manual operation from the remote.
System monitoringMonitors system data in real time and triggers audible and visual alarms when an abnormal condition is detected.
Heartbeat monitoringExchanges heartbeat signals with the host controller in real time to monitor whether the shuttle is online.
Remote updatesSupports downloading and updating programs remotely over Wi-Fi.
Emergency stopA physical button or software command stops the equipment immediately until the emergency is cleared, using maximum safe deceleration as needed.
Operating status monitoringReports real-time coordinates, vehicle attitude and speed while the shuttle is moving.
Preventive maintenance alertsPrompts operators to carry out level I, II and III maintenance.

Applications

Healthcare, electric power, tobacco, home appliances, packaging and printing, and food.

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