The RPS 200 fully automated parking garage accommodates from 50 to 200 cars. This fully automated system utilizes independent machines and computer software to automatically store and retrieve cars with no human intervention. It is specifically designed for use in projects where there is a very limited access area to the building or property.
Using half the space of a traditional ramp-style garage, the RPS 200 is particularly suited to apartment buildings where there is limited space at grade level and where limiting parking to only a few basement levels is essential. The robotic parking system’s certified high-speed throughput and fast retrieval times guarantee a safe and satisfying user experience.
The flexible, modular RPS 200 can be built above ground, underground, inside a building, on top of a building or under a building. Lot sizes can be as small as 30 ft. x 20 ft. minimum at the entry level. Typical levels would ideally have a width of 60’ minimum and length of 100’. However, we can customize the RPS 200 system to fit any area that meets our minimum lot size. The system can be built to a maximum of 15 levels.
There are a number of machine components in an RPS-200 fully automated parking garage. Following is an abbreviation and a brief description of each machine.
Entry / Exit Terminal with Turntable and Built-in Lift Conveyor for Cars (EES-200):
The machine can be located on any accessible level and is the point for cars to enter or be retrieved. Inside is a frame of laser beams that measure the position of a car, height of the car to be parked, etc. Motion sensors ensure user safety as storage will not proceed until no motion is detected. A built-in lift conveyor transfers cars vertically from one level to another. The EES-200 also includes a turntable to rotate the car by 180 degrees so that it will be facing forward when the customer is ready to exit the garage.
Pallet:
The pallet is a steel platform with grooves that is located in the Entry / Exit Terminal. The vehicle is driven onto the pallet and positioned for storage. The grooves help to quickly position the car and speed up parking and throughput. The car remains on the pallet at all times – no machinery ever touches a vehicle. Additionally, the Pallet will capture any debris or runoff (oil, salt, melting snow, water, etc.) from the car. Read more about the benefits of pallets.
Pallet Stacker (PST-200):
The Pallet Stacker holds a stack of pallets. It exchanges a single pallet with the Pallet Shuttle.
Pallet Shuttle (PS-200):
The function of the Pallet Shuttle is to feed the EES a new pallet after a car with its pallet leaves the EES to be stored in the garage. Also used to remove the pallet from the EES when a car exits.
Rack Entry Module (REM-200):
This machine stores and retrieves cars into and out of a particular parking slot
Carrier without Turntable (UCM-200):
The basic function of the UCM-200 is to transport a pallet with a car from the lift to an empty parking slot on its level. When retrieving a car, the UCM-200 takes the pallet and car from the parking slot and puts it back into the lift at its respective level. The UCM and REM work together to perform functions.
The RPS-200 machines work together to simultaneously deliver multiple x, y, z motions. This creates a high peak traffic capacity with maximum average retrieval times of 180-220 seconds.
This system can accept cars up to a maximum of 3 tons. Vehicles up to a length of 5.78 meters (19 feet) and a width of 2.23 meters (7 feet 4 inches) are allowed. The RPS 200 can accommodate any height of the cars as needed though the standard height we offer for SUV’s are 2.1 meters (81 inches) and for sedans 1.6 meters (61 inches).
The Pallet management system comprising of Pallet Shuttles, Pallet Stackers and Lift efficiently feed and retrieve pallets based on the peak traffic needs.
Multiple levels of software controls are used to automate this fully automated parking garage. The Level-1 machine control system is responsible for turning on motors and receiving / interpreting signals from the sensing devices located on each piece of parking equipment. The Level-2 garage manager system is responsible for issuing instructions to the machinery and for managing data such as mission logs, occupancy levels and user information. The human machine interface (HMI) with its myriad forms of diagnostics allows operators and maintenance technicians to interface with the machinery in automatic, semi-automatic and manual modes.
A Planning Guide and AutoCAD sample layout drawings help plan how the RPS 200 automated parking can create space for your project.
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Terminal (Entry / Exit Terminal):
Transportation System Type: Steel Pallets:
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