Data Sheet

Introduction to MGS1600 Magnetic Guide Sensor
Advanced Digital Motor Controller User Manual 67
SECTION 5
Magnetic Guide
Sensor Connection
and Operation
This section discusses how to interface one or more Roboteq’s MGS1600 Magnetic Guide
Sensors to the motor controller. Details of the Sensor’s operation can be found in the
product’s datasheet.
Introduction to MGS1600 Magnetic Guide Sensor
Roboteq’s Magnetic Guide Sensor is a sensor capable of detecting and reporting the posi-
tion of a magnetic field along its horizontal axis. The sensor is intended for applications in
Automatic Guided Vehicles using inexpensive adhesive magnetic tape to form a guide on
the floor. The tape creates an invisible field that is immune to dirt and unaffected by light-
ing conditions. The sensor can be interfaced directly to any of Roboteq’s motor controllers
in order to create an effective AGV solution with just two components.
The sensor generates the following information about the track:
• Tape Detect
• Position of Left Track
• Position of Right Track
• Presence of Left Marker
• Presence of Right Marker
This data can be transmitted to Roboteq controller and other devices using one of the fol-
lowing methods
Method
To Roboteq
Controllers
To PLCs To PC’s
MagSensor MultiPWM Preferred Unsuitable Unsuitable
Serial Not Recommended Preferred Suitable
CANbus Suitable Preferred Suitable (1)
USB N/A Unsuitable Suitable
Notes:
1: PC must be fitted with CAN adapter