The MLS is a magnetic line guidance sensor for navigating automated guided vehicles and carts. Navigation is done by aligning the sensor to the centre of the magnetic lane. The sensor reliably differentiates between up to three lanes. The vehicle can therefore maneuver through branches and lane junctions with no problem. When selecting the magnetic band and the installation height, the MLS allows for a lot of freedom and is available in different variants with various detection ranges.

This enables high flexibility when it comes to design and retrofitting. Magnetic marks for additional vehicle commands can be attached to the side next to the lane. An integrated inertial measuring unit supports vehicle navigation with information on the position of the sensor.

Detection of magnetic lines for line guidance
Detection of switches: Up to 3 lanes at a time
Resolution 1 mm, repeatability 1 mm
CANopen, Modbus RTU RS-485
Detection of control marks
IP65, IP67, IP68
Variants with measuring ranges of 100 mm to 1,000 mm
Integrated inertial measuring unit

Rugged aluminium housing
Easy installation: Thin housing design and different measurement area variants
Quick commissioning without configuration. Optional configuration and visualization via a user interface.
Large ground clearance: 10 mm to 70 mm of distance to the magnetic band can be installed
Safe lane detection and differentiation of up to 3 lanes for intersections and lane junctions
Monitoring of magnetic strength of the guidance lane
Easy and reliable detection of command marks (STOP, MERGE, SPEED CHANGE)
Support of vehicle navigation due to integrated inertial measuring unit

Fields of applications
Line guidance for automated guided vehicles and carts (AGVs/AGCs) with magnetic band
Fine positioning of automated guided vehicles