An Approach of Control System for Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS)

Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) become frequently used systems in warehouses. There has been a transition from human based forklift applications to fast and safe AS/RS applications in firm-s warehouse systems. In this study, basic components and automation systems of the AS/RS are examined. Proposed system's automation components and their tasks in the system control algorithm were stated. According to this control algorithm the control system structure was obtained.

Authors:

• M. Soyaslan
• A. Fenercioglu
• C. Kozkurt

Keywords:

• AS/RS
• Automatic Storage and Retrieval System
• Warehouse Control System

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