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SSI Flexi Shuttle - Automation solution with Safety via IWLAN

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SSI Schäfer Automation GmbH

Giebelstadt Germany

SSI Schäfer
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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