System and method for monitoring atmospheric conditions in an automated storage and retrieval system
AssigneeAutostore Technology AS
InventorsIvar Fjeldheim, Trond Austrheim
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AssigneeAutostore Technology AS
InventorsIvar Fjeldheim, Trond Austrheim
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A measuring system for monitoring atmospheric conditions in an automated storage and retrieval system comprising a framework structure forming a three-dimensional storage grid structure for storing storage containers for storing items, where the grid structure forms vertical storage columns each having same horizontal area defined by the size of an access opening of the vertical storage columns and where a rail system is arranged on the framework structure defining the circumference of each access opening on top of each storage column, the rail system providing available routes for container handling vehicles handling and transferring the storage containers to and from the storage columns, each vehicle comprising a vehicle controller communicating with a central computer system controlling the operation, and the at least one container handling vehicle has at least one rechargeable power source, and a container handling platform with a first set of grippers for handling the storage containers, the measuring system is housed in a box-shaped measuring unit having same size and features as a storage container, where the box-shaped measuring unit comprises measuring equipment for measuring at least one atmospheric condition, a transmitter for transmitting the measurements to a computer system, at least one rechargeable power source and a data recorder for recording measurement data, wherein the box-shaped measuring unit comprises at least one piece of measuring equipment on each side of the box-shaped measuring unit.
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A measuring system for monitoring at least one atmospheric condition in an automated storage and retrieval system comprising a framework structure forming a three-dimensional storage grid structure for storing storage containers for storing items, wherein the measuring system comprises:
A method for monitoring at least one atmospheric condition in an automated storage and retrieval system comprising a framework structure forming a three-dimensional storage grid structure for storing storage containers for storing items, wherein the method comprises:
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