System Manager NG
System release NDC 8 5.0 includes the recent developments and features in System Manager NG 4.0.0, which controls the whole AGV system (NDC 8) and its traffic flow. In this release we will introduce a new algorithm within System Manager NG for Single Agent Path Planning (SAPP), improved explanation of the Multi Agent Path Planning (MAPP) algorithm's path planning, Linux in System Manager NG, and much more. Contact us to find out why System Manager NG is the right choice for designing new systems.
Benefits & Features
Benefits
- Includes both SAPP and MAPP in the same platform.
- The SAPP algorithm option in System Manager NG allows to drive up to 120 vehicles.
- The MAPP algorithm option in System Manager NG focus on the whole fleet rather than treating each vehicle individually, to maximize small system's performance.
- OPCUA support for easier end customer integration.
- Both Windows and Linux environment are available.
Features
- Simple layout design for fast commissioning time.
- Order management - Execute orders.
- Vehicle management:
- Optimize the traffic work flow.
- Allocate optimal vehicles for the different transport assignments. - Vehicle capacity:
- MAPP: Up to 20 AGVs.
- SAPP: Up to 120 AGVs. - Traffic management:
- Execute orders.
- Control the traffic flow in the AGV system.
- Prevent vehicle collisions by means of blockings. - Handle digital I/O (such as push button and open door).
- System Manager is an OPC client.
- Handle AGV, host and operator interface communication.
- AGV Simulator to simulate the whole AGV system.
- Optional encrypted communication with vehicles.
MAPP & SAPP – What's the difference?
MAPP
Use Multi Agent Path Planning algorithm (MAPP) to focus on the whole fleet rather than treating each vehicle individually. With MAPP, individual vehicles move out of the way to improve the performance of the whole AGV system. This smart algorithm doesn't need clusters or route dependent rules to achieve a deadlock free system.
SAPP
Use Single Agent Path Planning algorithm (SAPP) to let each AGV to find the shortest path to its goal. Each AGV makes its own plan towards its goal without considering other AGVs in the layout. The user defines AckPoint and Occupied clusters with help from the Deadlock detect function in Layout Designer. SAPP uses the clusters to handle complex scenarios and avoid traffic deadlocks.
Technical Information
- System designers program customer-specific functionality of System Manager NG with System Application Designer. Transport orders are generated through digital I/O or via CWay, or received from a host system (such as ERP, MES, WMS).
- System Manager NG prevents collisions between vehicles and objects (such as doors and machines) by using blockings added to the system layout.
- With a digital I/O interface System Manager NG handles sensors, push buttons, and doors to name a few. System Manager NG communicates with the vehicles by WLAN or radio.
- Please see the data sheet for ordering information & further details.
- Note that Kollmorgen does not supply the stationary WLAN access points.
System Release - NDC 8 5.0
System release NDC 8 5.0 is now available, containing new tools for fast commissioning and system visualization as well as updated features in CVC700 and System Manager NG for complete control of your system and vehicles. Make sure to download the updates today via the partner portal, or contact your Kollmorgen sales representative for more information.
Media & Downloads
| Title | Language | Date | Share URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirrus Datasheet | English | Share URLview | |
| CVC700 Vehicle Controller Brochure | English | Share URLview | |
| Kollmorgen AGV - Timeline | English | Share URLview | |
| LS2000 Navigation Sensor Brochure | English | Share URLview | |
| NDC 8 Visualizer Datasheet | English | Share URLview | |
| System Manager NG Datasheet | English | Share URLview | |
| The Kollmorgen NDC Partner Program | English | Share URLview | |
| U-Zone Datasheet | English | Share URLview | |
| Vehicle Automation Brochure | English | Share URLview |
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