SSI
Flexi Shuttle - Automation solution with Safety via IWLAN
Boxes in the fast lane with IWLAN
SSI
Flexi Shuttle - Automation solution with Safety via IWLAN
Post & Logistics
SSI Schäfer Automation GmbH
Giebelstadt Germany
Comprehensive and consistent automation solution for a new shuttle system
with communications via WLAN, using standard industrial components to the
highest degree possible
Integration of safety requirements, as well as safe illumination of the
warehouse aisles via WLAN
Support with the optimal configuration of the shuttles, as well as joint
development of the IWLAN coverage
Consistent automation concept for shuttle, lift and aisle management
Technologies: SIMATIC S7-1500, SIMATIC ET 200SP F + CAN communications module for drives, SIMATIC S7
Mobile Panel KTP700F, SCALANCE IWLAN, SINAMICS S120
Integrated engineering within the framework of the TIA Portal
The
most important success factor, however, is the system integration, which
Siemens delivers as "everything from a single source.
Otmar Fleckenstein, Product and
Software Developer, SSI Schaefer
Fast spare parts availability thanks to standard components
Savings on the high mechanical effort for sliding conductors, freedom from
wear, easy scaling
Maximum efficiency through engineering tools for automation and drive
including safety engineering
Minimal downtime thanks to the safety concept with fail-safe communications
via IWLAN and consistent system diagnostics
High-precision shuttle lift thanks to a powerful and cost-optimized drive -
seamlessly integrated into automation
SSI Schaefer is one of the world's
leading providers of warehousing and logistics systems, family-run group of
companies, headquartered in Neunkirchen (DE), approx. 10,000 employees:
Comprehensive shuttle automation:
consistent, via WLAN with standard industrial components.
Safety & lighting: integration
of safety requirements, secure WLAN coverage of warehouse aisles.
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