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Video: Leuze sets new standard for compact positioning system

10 April 2023

Whether on the stacker crane, automated guided vehicle or lifting system: In automated intralogistics, the sensors used for positioning applications must be able to operate on a small footprint in many cases. The new AMS 100i from Leuze is up to the task without sacrificing performance. With its small dimensions of 105 mm x 68 mm X 75 mm, it is one of the most compact laser positioning systems on the market. This makes it the perfect solution for use in tight spaces. The sensor works with very high accuracy: With the AMS 100i, users are able to position with millimeter accuracy for up to 120 m.

Positioning right up to the sensor
The Sensor People have developed the AMS 100i with a minimum blind zone of only 100 mm. This enables positioning applications right up to the sensor. The available space is used efficiently, and modular assembly options and easy alignment facilitate flexible and quick installation.

The AMS 100i determines the position of a stacker crane by detecting the distance between the vehicle and the end of the aisle. The aisle in the high-bay warehouse can be up to 120 m long. Source: LeuzeThe AMS 100i determines the position of a stacker crane by detecting the distance between the vehicle and the end of the aisle. The aisle in the high-bay warehouse can be up to 120 m long. Source: Leuze

Reliable in heat and icy cold
The modular laser positioning system is also available in the AMS 300i version. This device model offers an operating range of up to 300 m. Both variants meet the high requirements of degree of protection IP65. Optionally, the AMS 100i and the AMS 300i are also available with integrated device and window heating. With this variant, the sensors can be used for low-temperature applications down to -30° C (without heating down to -5° C). In hot ambient conditions, the AMS 100i is designed for temperatures of up to 60° C.

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