Vehicle Gap
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Rockwell Automation Publication MMI-UM002F-EN-P - October 2022
Station: A specific location on a Path, which is measured from the beginning of that
path, and identified with a unique ID, used as a vehicle destination.
Stator: The stationary part of the motor over which the magnet array moves.
Switch: The mechanical guide for positioning a vehicle through guideway sections that
merge or diverge.
SYNC IT
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: Provides direct control by a motion controller of up to three sync-zones
(requires sync-enabled motors) where the host controller generates the vehicle
motion profile.
Sync Zone: An area where vehicle motion can be synchronized with other systems through
direct control of the motor by the host controller.
System Component: See Component.
Tandem Vehicle: A vehicle that uses dual Bogies to provide enough thrust to carry larger loads.
Track System: The components that physically support and move vehicles. For a QuickStick
transport system, the track includes a Guideway, one or more QuickStick
motors, mounting hardware, and a stand system. For a MagneMover LITE
transport system, the track includes the MagneMover LITE motors and stands.
Transport System: The components that collectively move user material. These components
include the Motors, external Motor Controllers (QSHT only), Track System,
Node Controllers, Vehicles, cables, and hardware.
Uncouple: Remove a vehicle from a platoon.
Upstream: The beginning of a motor or path as defined by the logical forward direction.
The upstream ends of all paths are connected to node controllers. Vehicles typ-
ically exit the motor or path on the Downstream end.
V-Brace: The mechanical fixture that is used to align and secure MagneMover LITE
guide rail and motor sections.
Vehicle: The independently controlled moving element in a MagneMotion transport
system. The vehicle consists of a platform that carries the payload and a pas-
sive magnet array to provide the necessary propulsion and position sensing. All
vehicles on paths in the transport system that are connected through nodes
must be the same length.
The transport system constantly monitors and controls vehicle position and
velocity for the entire time the vehicle is on the transport system. All vehicles
are assigned a unique ID at startup and retain that ID until the transport system
is restarted or the vehicle is removed or deleted.
Vehicle Directives: The Demo Script commands that define the individual motion characteristics
for a specific vehicle. See also Global Directives.
Vehicle Gap: The distance between the bottom of the magnet array that is attached to a vehi-
cle and the top surface of a motor.
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