Conveyance system and method of communication in conveyance system

A transfer system for transporting an article into or out of a processing equipment including a first loading port and a first controller, the transfer system comprising:

• a transfer vehicle for an article;
• an automated warehouse including a second controller and a second loading port to transfer an article to and from the transfer vehicle, the second loading port being attachable and detachable in front of the processing equipment;
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• a communication apparatus wirelessly communicating with the transfer vehicle, the communication apparatus including a switch that switches a connection destination of the first controller between the second controller and the transfer vehicle.

A transfer system for transporting an article into or out of an apparatus including a first loading port and a first controller, comprising:

• a transfer vehicle for an article;
• an automated warehouse including a second controller and a second loading port for transferring an article to and from the transfer vehicle, the second loading port being attachable and detachable in front of the processing equipment;
• a communication terminal disposed within a range allowing communication with the transfer vehicle;
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• a communication apparatus connected with the communication terminal, the communication apparatus including a switch for switching a connection destination of communication from the communication terminal to the second controller when the automated warehouse is set in front of the processing equipment, and to the first controller when the automated warehouse is detached from the processing equipment.

A transfer system for transporting an article into or out of an apparatus including a first loading port and a first controller, comprising:

• a transfer vehicle for an article;
• an automated warehouse provided with a second controller and a second loading port for transferring an article to and from the transfer vehicle, the second loading port being attachable and detachable in front of the processing equipment;
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• a communication apparatus wirelessly communicating with the transfer vehicle, the communication apparatus including a switch for switching a connection destination of communication from the transfer vehicle to the second controller when the automated warehouse is set in front of the processing equipment, and to the first controller when the automated warehouse is detached from the processing equipment.