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Tape and Marker Application
Tape is applied to the floor leading up to the station or conveyor that you want the AMR to approach
closely. Markers (short sections of the tape) are used to signal the AMR where to stop.
Precautions for Correct Use
• OMRON does not provide the protective coverings with the HAPS option. A protective cover-
ing needs to be installed when applying the magnetic tape to the floor to prevent damage
from the AMR traffic. The protective covering must be supplied by the user.
• You cannot use the same marker tape configuration for different AMRs in hybrid fleets be-
cause of their different sizes and turn radiuses. To determine the distance between the AMR
and its final alignment goal (such as a machine with which it interfaces), refer to the AMR Us-
er's Manual to obtain the exact dimensions of the platform.
The following considerations apply to the installation of HAPS magnetic tape and markers.
• The recommended length of the marker is 250 to 350 mm (300 mm is optimal).
• The distance from one end of one marker to the end of the next marker must be at least 500 mm.
• The standard tape used is South-facing-up with adhesive on North. The markers always have the
opposite polarity of the tape. If the tape is South up, the markers must be North up.
Consider the width of the AMR or overhanging payload when determining the placement of the main
track to avoid interference with a conveyor or other similar structure.
To determine the distance between the AMR and its final alignment goal (such as a machine with
which it interfaces), refer to Overall Dimensions on page 2-3.
Apply markers 20 to 30 mm to the right of the main tape track as detailed in the following figure (a two-
stop arrangement is shown).
900
30°
1500 min.
500
min.
Conveyor 1 Conveyor 2
Goal 1
Goal 2
Main Track
Front HAPS
Sensor
Rear HAPS
Sensor
250
to
350
20 to 30
250
to
350
Markers
If you use the same magnetic tape for markers as for the main tape strip, apply the markers upside-
down, relative to the tape. If you use tape with North side up ensure that the markers are applied with
their South side up.
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