Line Following Sensors
The Simplest and Most Reliable Guiding Technique for AGVs
Roboteq’s Magnetic Guide Sensor is capable of detecting and reporting the position of a magnetic field along its horizontal axis. Our sensor is intended for applications in Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs), using inexpensive adhesive magnetic tape to form a guide on the floor.
Build an AGV with Only Two Components
A complete, Magnetic Guide following AGV can be built with just an MGS1600 sensor and one of the many dual channel motor controllers in our catalog.
We have prepared an Application Article, complete with descriptions, drawings and programming code to show you just how simple it is.
Watch the Video: How the Magnetic Guide Sensor Works
Superior to Other Guiding Techniques
Technique | Easy to lay | Easy to change | Passive | Dirt immune | Ιnvisible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Magnetic Guide | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Induction Wire | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Optical | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Compared to other guiding techniques, magnetic guides are totally passive and therefore easy to lay and modify. The tape creates an invisible field that is immune to dirt and unaffected by lighting conditions. The magnetic track can be totally hidden under any non-ferrous flooring material.
Precise, Sensitive, Fast
Effective Forks and Location Markers Management
A complete, Magnetic Guide following AGV can be built with just an MGS1600 sensor and one of the many dual channel motor controllers in our catalog.
We have prepared an Application Article, complete with descriptions, drawings and programming code to show you just how simple it is.
Easy to Interface with Anything
The MGS can be interfaced directly with any of Roboteq’s motor controllers in order to create an effective AGV solution with just two components. The sensor can also be connected to any PLC, PC or single board computer using a choice of Analog, PWM, RS232, USB or CANbus interfaces.
Tough and Tougher
Chose between ABS plastic with 2m cable, or all-metal with a waterproof industrial M12 connector.
Built to last, both are equally IP64 water and dust resistants
See the Invisible, Run Virtually
The shape of the track's and marker's magnetic field under the sensor can be visualized in real-time in Roboteq's free PC utility. This unique capability takes the guessing out of troubleshooting.
Use our free simulator to easily develop and test your Magnetic Track following AGV from your PC.
Flexible and Durable Magnetic Tape
Tape is available in 25 and 50mm width. The wider tape offers a larger adhesive area and is very well suited for use in heavy traffic areas. The tape is easy to lay and can be bent to create virtualy any shape paths.
For heavily traveled areas Roboteq offers a 5x5mm square tape that can be inserted in a groove carved into the floor.
Chosen by the World's Top AGV Makers
Roboteq's Magnetic Guide Sensor is the World's most accurate and most versatile MGS. It is the easiest to integrate, monitor and troubleshoot. No wonder it has been selected by the World's Finest manufacturers for their Magnetic Guided AGV's.
Garanteed Success and Satisfaction
Our magnetic guide sensors are the world's most sophisticated and versatile. They are also the easiest to use thanks to our detailed documentation, software tools and application examples. However, should you run into difficulties you can rest assured that you will always get timely and accurate answers from our Support team. After all, we can only succeed if you succeed!
Beyond Product Support
The Roboteq team has been with us all along our AGV design efforts, helping with communiction to our PLC and advising us on how best to construct our mechanical chassis in order to achieve accurate and steady track following. Thank you!
P.B. - Canada
Integration Really is a Snap
Roboteq's sensor, motor controller and software really do come together as easily as advertized. Following their Applicaton Note's instructions and using their sample script was all we needed to make our robot move within hours. Impressive!
A.G. - Spain
