General descriptions

This section explains the following topics:

General descriptions of terms in the AGV Control Center module.

Floors, maps and areas of application

Floors, maps and areas of application are central elements that are created and managed.

Floors and maps

Floors represent an area of a plant in which vehicles can travel. A plant can be represented by several floors.

Each floor must be assigned at least one map. The map is used for better visualization and localization. The following two map types are supported:

Building maps
Vehicle maps:
In addition to the image, information is also stored on how the vehicle-specific coordinates can be converted into global WGS64 coordinates.

At least one vehicle map is required for a vehicle to be configured for a floor. The building maps are optional.

Floors and maps are configured and managed in the AGV CC > Floors menu item: Floors.

Areas of Application

Areas of application represent route networks. For example, a plant can have several route networks that do not affect one another: Forklift in the front zone and AMR in assembly. This can be mapped using two individual areas of application that are assigned to a floor.

Currently, only one area of application per floor is supported. Exceptions are milk-run-specific areas of application.

Waypoints, segments and zones

Waypoints, segments and zones are created and managed on the map for an area of application: Map editor. All created elements and the current status of the waypoints, segments and vehicles can be seen on the Live Map.

Waypoints

Waypoints are required to separate vehicles from one another and to enable traffic to flow, such as junctions and roundabouts.
A waypoint can only be approached by one vehicle at a time.
Waypoints that are placed too close together can lead to restrictive driving behavior for some vehicles. Constant acceleration and braking or excessive navigation can lead to faster wear of the AGVs.
Waypoints that are not linked to segments cannot be approached.

Segments

Segments connect two waypoints with each other and store information that can be used to process the driving behavior of the vehicles.
A segment can only be traveled on by one vehicle at a time.

Zones

Zones combine several waypoints.
A speed limit and the maximum number of vehicles can be defined in a zone: Zone.

Waypoint types

Icon	Description
	Normal waypoint: For splitting up larger segments of the route or for diverting at obstacles: Normal waypoint
	Bypass waypoint: Position for short-term parking of an AGV so that a milk run can pass: Bypass waypoint
	Charging station waypoint: Station for charging the battery of an AGV: Charging station waypoint
	Drop-off/start waypoint: Station for picking up and delivering goods: Drop-off and start waypoint
	Drop-off waypoint: Station for delivering goods: Drop-off and start waypoint
	Start waypoint: Station for picking up goods: Drop-off and start waypoint

Setting up AGV CC

To be able to use the functions of the module, the following facilities must be carried out.

Prerequisite

Role AGV-CC 3rd-Level or SupportAGV-CC Admin or AGV-CC Planner

Procedure