Uninterrupted Wireless Ensures Smooth Factory Operations

Boost Production Efficiency with Reliable Wireless Solutions for AS/RS

Factories around the globe are turning to automatic storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) to streamline their production processes and increase efficiency. These complex systems rely on the continuous movement of shuttles across storage shelves to retrieve and deliver goods on demand. But how do you ensure real-time control and monitoring of these systems without compromising operational efficiency? Enter Moxa’s AWK-1137C wireless clients, a powerful solution that enables factory operators to enhance AS/RS performance and maximize production.

Real-Time Monitoring and Control: The Key to Efficiency

In an AS/RS, maintaining real-time communication between shuttles and the control center is crucial for seamless operations. Shuttles need to move without hindrance, and any delay or obstruction in delivering goods could lead to costly production stoppages. That’s why choosing the right wireless solution is essential to ensuring uninterrupted connectivity.

Operators must consider several key factors when designing a wireless network for their AS/RS systems, including:

• Compact wireless devices that fit within the limited space inside shuttle systems
• Stability in highly mobile environments where shuttles are constantly on the move
• Operational reliability in extreme temperatures, especially in cold storage areas
• Wi-Fi technology that provides seamless, reliable connectivity throughout the system

A Seamless Wireless Solution for Automated Material Handling

Shuttles in an AS/RS are continuously moving, transporting goods from the production line to storage and later retrieving them for shipment. Real-time monitoring of these shuttles helps operators quickly identify potential issues and take immediate corrective action, improving overall system performance and ensuring operational resilience.

With Moxa’s AWK-1137C wireless clients, you get a solution that delivers on all fronts. These compact wireless clients are easy to install inside shuttle systems, providing real-time data collection from PLCs that control the AS/RS. The collected data is transmitted to a central control center through Moxa’s AWK-3131A wireless access points (APs), which are mounted on fixed poles within the AS/RS. From there, the data is seamlessly transmitted to the control center using Moxa’s EDS-205A Ethernet switches, ensuring a stable and reliable wireless network infrastructure.

Moxa’s Turbo Roaming technologyensures seamless connectivity for mobile shuttle systems, delivering millisecond-level handoff times between access points for uninterrupted communication. And for factories and warehouses operating in subzero temperatures, Moxa’s AWK Series wireless solutions support a wide range of operating temperatures, ensuring continuous performance in the most demanding environments.

Why Moxa’s Wireless Solutions Lead the Industry

Moxa’s extensive experience in providing wireless solutions for automatic material handling systems (AMH) has helped countless factories optimize their operations. With our AWK-1137C wireless clients, factory operators can enjoy a range of benefits designed to boost efficiency and ensure long-term reliability:

• Compact and easy-to-install Wi-Fi devices fit perfectly inside shuttles
• Ethernet and serial interfacessimplify the connection of end devices
• Flexible installation options, including DIN-rail and wall mounting
• Turbo Roaming technologyenables seamless operation with millisecond-level handoffs
• Vibration-proof design ensures stable connectivity in high-motion environments
• Reliable operation in extreme temperatures, down to -40°C
• Increased customer satisfactionwith enhanced operational performance

Conclusion: Achieve Seamless Wireless Connectivity with Moxa

To stay competitive in today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, reliable wireless connectivity is crucial. Moxa’s AWK-1137C wireless clientsoffer the performance, durability, and flexibility needed to ensure seamless operations for your AS/RS, increasing production efficiency and enhancing operational resilience.

Want to learn more about how Moxa can help transform your factory’s wireless infrastructure? Contact us today and take the first step toward maximizing your production efficiency.

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