Still EK-X - Driving

Operation 4
Driving
Driving
Types of guidance
As a general rule, a distinction is drawn
between three types of guidance:
Driving freely
In standard trucks, the operator’s right hand
selects the driving speed and drive direction.
The operator’s left hand is used for steering
and thus determines the course the truck
takes.
Mechanical rail guidance (MZF)*
The industrial trucks c
an be guided mechani-
cally when travelling w
ithin aisles. To achieve
this, a rail system is in
stalled on the floor of the
warehouse. Two-hand op
eration is required
to make use of the guidan
ce system. The op-
erator’s right hand sel
ects the driving speed
and drive direction. T
he operator’s left hand
is used to actuate a sen
sor or a function. As a
general rule, the truc
k switches over to using
the guidance system au
tomatically.
More detailed information can be found in the
relevant dedicated chapter.
Inductive guidance (IZF)*
The industrial trucks can be guided inductively
when travelling within aisles. To achieve
this, a wire is embedded into the floor; this
wire is live with current. The magnetic field
generated by this wire is detected by sensors
in the industrial truck and used to guide the
truck. Two-hand operation is required to make
use of the guidance system. The operator’s
right hand selects the driving speed and drive
direction. The operator’s left hand is used to
actuate a sensor or a function. As a general
rule, the truck switches over to using the
guidance system automatically.
More detailed info
rmationcanbefoundinthe
relevant dedicate
d chapter.
*Option
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