SUPERCAP

Introduction to SUPERCAP

In other areas(s) of our website, you will be able to understand better our flagship shuttle product Pallet Runner™, which uses a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. This works very well with the Pallet Runner™ system as there is an operator always working the system. We were met with a challenge when designing our fully automated system that works independently from any operator or human interaction. The Automha R&D department was challenged to design a similar product to Pallet Runner™ but rather than have a rechargeable battery system we wanted it to be continually charged; the answer was capacitor technology.

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Capacitor technology assures optimal performance across a temperature range of -30°C to +55°C.

The Supercap’s initial primary application was to pair with the Autosatmover mother shuttle. The Supercap is equally beneficial when integrated with a stacker crane.

Both configurations include an onboard charging unit equipped with copper brushes (found on the Mover Cart or Stacker Crane) that rapidly “boost” the Supercap in 3-7 seconds. This process is seamless and simultaneous, not hindering the cart’s movement. This rapid “boost” prepares the Supercap-equipped vehicle for docking with the mother vehicle and embarking on its next mission without delay.

Supercap communicates with its mother vehicles through its own Wi-Fi system, providing real-time updates on its charging status and mission progress.

Supercap provides a vast range of benefits:

  • Enables operation in deep storage lanes without tethers or electrical cables connecting the shuttle to the mother vehicle.
  • Negates the necessity for batteries within the system by facilitating automatic boosting.
  • Features a capacitor housed within a sealed unit, eliminating maintenance requirements.
  • Boasts a life expectancy of over 10 years for the capacitor.
  • Offers exceptional versatility, being compatible with various types of automation.
  • Enables remote access to the Supercap system for monitoring and adjustments from an external station.
  • Ensures total reliability and safety.
  • Provides swift charging times.
  • Requires minimal maintenance.
  • Extends the operational life of the vehicle.

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