Ensuring the Uptime of Your Wireless Network
For AGV and AMR Systems

Automated material handling (AMH) systems are expected to keep booming in the coming years thanks to developing trends in e-commerce and smart factories. Among the AMH market segments, autonomous mobile robots (AMR) have the highest potential for growth (CAGR 43%*) followed by automated guided vehicles (AGV) (CAGR 24%*), in the 5-year period from 2022 to 2027*.


AGV and AMR systems are considered “mission critical” assets. An unstable wireless signal could easily disrupt the operation of these systems. To ensure continuous operation, a reliable wireless solution with seamless Wi-Fi connectivity and easy network management is an absolute must.


*Source: AGV-AMR Market (3rd Edition), LogisticsIQ

Key Challenges for Wireless Networks

Why Moxa Wireless Solutions Are a Perfect Match for
Your AGV and AMR Systems

Simplified Network Management

MXview Wireless gives you a clear view of your AGV and AMR systems' wireless network through the visual interface from which you can view the real-time network topology and the network status dashboard. Moreover, whenever there is an anomaly, the system will send out an alert automatically. You can also play back the roaming history to identify and solve the root cause and get your systems running normally again as quickly as possible.

Reliable Networks for Mobile Operations

To ensure continuous AGV operations, our AWK Series AP/bridge/clients feature Turbo Roaming technology to achieve millisecond-level handoffs. Moreover, the unique MAC Clone function can be enabled on all the AWK Series to support PROFINET communication over wireless networks. The AWK Series with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) offers future-proof wireless with the latest WPA3 encryption for enhanced wireless security to help protect sensitive data on wireless networks.

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Compact but Rugged

The industrial EMC-certified AWK Series wireless clients are small yet strong, and feature built-in antenna isolation to protect against interference and All AWK Series devices undergo rigorous testing to ensure suitability for environments with extreme vibration. Moreover, with a wide operating temperature range of -40 to 75°C, the AWK Series wireless products are deployable in cold-storage warehouses.

Reliable Wireless Solutions for Your AGV and AMR Systems

Find Reliable Network Management Software

MXview Wireless

Newly Launched MXview Add-on Module Specially Designed for Wireless Network Management
  • View Wi-Fi connections and network status at a glance
  • Play back the roaming history to identify the root cause of issues
  • Minimize downtime through instant alerts

Find Reliable Industrial Wireless Devices

Moxa Solutions
Standards
Wi-Fi Standard
Wireless Security
Network Management
MXview
Mobile Operations
Roaming Ability
MAC Clone
NAT
Compact but Rugged
Interface
Anti-vibration
Industrial EMC & Antenna Isolation
-40 to 75°C Operating Temperature Range
Ingress Protection
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WPA3 WPA3 WPA3 WPA2 WPA2 WPA2 WPA2
* * *
2 x Ethernet (1 x PoE+) 2 x Ethernet (1 x PoE+) Ethernet Ethernet (PoE) Ethernet (PoE) Ethernet Ethernet and Serial
IP30 IP68 IP30 IP68 IP30 IP30 IP30

*The AWK-3252A/AWK-4252A/AWK-1151C Series are scheduled to support MXview Wireless in Q2, 2023.

Resources & Downloads

White Paper PROFINET Over Industrial WLAN Infrastructure
Application Note Uninterrupted Wireless Connectivity for AMR and AGV Systems
Case Study Collection Industrial Wireless Solutions in Manufacturing
Solution Brochure Boost Productivity With Industrial Wireless Connectivity

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