Advantages of ASI EMS
Standard Duty (180mm), Heavy Duty (240mm), and several Ultra Duty versions are exclusively available at ASI in 1500#, 3500#, and 4500# capacities per trolley.
- Onboard intelligence: processor, sensors, tracking
- Speed Control: speeds, spacing, pacing
- Agility: capable of accumulating around corners
- Modular Track Assembly: pre-assembled and pre-tested at ASI
- Modular Tractor Assembly: pre-assembled at ASI and quickly installed in field
- Connectorized Design: quick start-up and disassembly for all applications
- Domestic Sourcing: accessibility of critical parts
- In-House Test Loop: design-build projects are tested prior to installation
- Configurable: customizable to any unique specifications and applications
- Positioning Tolerance: +/- 1mm for advanced systems
- Organizational Experience
- Installed Base: Ford, GM, Toyota, Caterpillar, as well as other Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers
General System Information
Track
Aluminum Extrusion
Main Sizes
A. 180x60mm Standard: ASI Modular
B. 240x80mm Heavy-duty: ASI Modular
Capacities
A. 180mm – 1,000 lbs per trolley
B. 240mm- 3,000 lbs per trolley
C. Two and Four Load Trolley Systems Are Available
Structure
ASI EMS is supported with a continuous wide flange back bone beam
Track Joint Connections
Splice Plate & Pin
Turns
A. 1 meter radius
B. 2 meter radius
Glide Switch-Modular
A. Diverge
B. Converge
Glide Switch Actuator
A. Air Cylinder or
B. Electric Motor
Elevation Change Device
A. Drop-section unit / vertical drop lift
B. Vertical curves
Standard Electrification
FABA 100, Vahle U10, Wampfler Programme 815
Contactless Electrification
Vahle CPS, Wampfler IPT, LJU CET
Electrical Connection
- Field Wiring to Rail
- Junction Box for higher amperage applications
- Rectangular Connection for short install/debug time
- Rail to Conductor Bar Wiring
- Crimp Connections for low amperage
- Screw Connections for amperage above 20 amps
Tractors
- Trolleys
- Castings by ASI
- Wheels, rollers by ACLA
- Mechanical Hardware by ASI
- Powder coat paint color to match customer specifications
- Motors by SEW, Electra-Gear-USA, Lenze, Bauer, Flender
Controls
The ASI EMS tractor carriers all of the intelligence for a simple system and requires only the addition of external power distribution to make a complete system. In more complex systems, which require sorting or routing, a supervisory processor is added which communicates with the plant manufacturing system.
- Common On-Board Components
- PLC’s: Any “shoe box” size PLC whose functionality and size fits the application. Typical brand names include Allen Bradley, GE Fanuc, Modicon, and Siemens.
- VFD’s: Any “micro” VFD whose functionality and size fits the application. Typical brand names include Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens and Omron
- Control System Specialty Equipment Suppliers: LJU, Lenze-DETO
- Optical Devices: Honeywell, Banner, Sunx, Sick Optic, Pepperl&Fuchs, Stahltronic
- Common System Control Components
- Inductive devices: Efector, Turck, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Pepperl&Fuchs
- Sortation / Automatic Identification devices: RFID, Baluff, Balogh, LJU, Lenze-DETO
- Central Panel Functions
- Power Distribution
- Power Contractors
- E-Stop Relays
- Supervisory Control PLC
- Zone Control
- Local I/O
