SEER Robotics Safety Controller for Autonomous Forklift (SRC-3000FS (Forklift))

A forklift that moves without a driver still has to behave like one that answers to a safety officer. The SEER Robotics Safety Controller for Autonomous Forklift (SRC-3000FS (Forklift)) is built for that meeting point, where navigation, steering and functional safety have to live inside one compact unit.

This product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

SEER Robotics and the SRC controller family

SEER Robotics lists a range of robot controllers under the SRC name, each aimed at a different kind of mobile robot. There are controllers for dual-steering-wheel robots, for pallet-handling robots, an entry-level model and a general-purpose model. There is also a controller specified for autonomous forklifts. The safety line sits alongside them, and the SRC-3000FS is its member for forklift work.

If you are comparing the family, the Controllers category shows the full range, and the Factory Robots category shows the wider field these controllers serve.

Positioning and key technology

The SRC-3000FS (Forklift) is the forklift version of the safety controller. The manufacturer states that it is used for safety forklifts, and it supports a steering-wheel motion model. It offers four navigation types: SLAM, QR Code, Laser Reflector and NFL. With reflector navigation, the stated accuracy is ±2 mm and ±1°. A single map frame can cover up to 400000 m², and driving speed is up to 2 m/s.

The functional safety side is what sets the unit apart. The manufacturer describes it as the world's first Robots controller certified for functional safety by the rigorous standards of ISO 13849-1. It carries IEC 61508 SIL2 and IEC 62601 SIL2, and ISO 13849-1 Cat.3 PLd.

Technical Specifications

Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the processor, the memory and storage, the included accessories, the mounting method or the storage temperature; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the SRC-3000FS (Forklift) different from the standard SRC-3000FS?

The two share a name and a safety focus, but the forklift version is the one the manufacturer states is used for safety forklifts. Its motion model is the steering wheel, which is how a counterbalanced or reach-type truck is steered, and its navigation options include laser reflector, QR Code, SLAM and NFL. The figures in this article belong to the forklift version only. If you are weighing the general model against this one, the page for the SEER Robotics Safety Robot Controller (SRC-3000FS) carries that version's own details, and we will compare the two for you when you request a quotation.

How does it compare with the SRC-2000-F(S) forklift controller?

SEER Robotics also lists a Specified Controller for Autonomous Forklift (SRC-2000-F(S)). We do not have its figures in this fact sheet, so we do not set them side by side here. What can be said about the SRC-3000FS (Forklift) is that it carries IEC 61508 SIL2, IEC 62601 SIL2 and ISO 13849-1 Cat.3 PLd. If your project requires documented functional safety on the vehicle controller, that is the place to begin the conversation, and our team can put both controllers next to each other for you.

Who is the SRC-3000FS (Forklift) for?

Vehicle builders and integrators who convert forklifts to driverless operation are the most natural buyers. They need one controller that handles navigation, steering and safety signals, with enough inputs and outputs to wire in the truck's sensors and actuators. With 24 digital inputs, 12 digital outputs, two CAN channels and three RS485 channels, there is a good deal of room for that wiring.

Warehouse and logistics operators who already run forklifts and want to automate them will also find it relevant, especially where a safety review is part of the project. The listed range of -30°C to 55°C suits cold stores as well as warm sheds, which matters across the Caribbean and anywhere goods move in changing conditions.

Robot makers whose machines are not forklifts, such as pallet handlers or dual-steering-wheel vehicles, may be better served by the SRC-F10 controller for pallet-handling robots, which is built for that job.

What is the SRC-3000FS (Forklift) used for?

1. Safety control of autonomous forklifts. It is the controller the manufacturer states is used for safety forklifts.
2. Reflector-based navigation. Laser reflector navigation gives ±2 mm and ±1° accuracy.
3. Navigation without reflectors. SLAM, QR Code and NFL are listed alongside the reflector option.
4. Large-area mapping. A single map frame can cover up to 400000 m².
5. Connecting vehicle devices. CAN, RS485, digital inputs and outputs, and five Gbps Ethernet ports with TSN are available.
6. Wireless links. Dual-band 2.4G / 5G 802.11ac Wi-Fi supports communication with the rest of the system.

Pricing and Availability

We do not print prices here. Quotation is the way to buy this controller: tell us the quantity and the application, and we will respond with an offer. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation. The SRC-3000FS (Forklift) is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which safety standards does the SRC-3000FS (Forklift) meet?

It is listed with IEC 61508 SIL2 and IEC 62601 SIL2 for safety integrity, and ISO 13849-1 Cat.3 PLd for performance level. The manufacturer calls it the world's first Robots controller certified for functional safety by ISO 13849-1.

What navigation methods does it support?

It supports SLAM, QR Code, Laser Reflector and NFL. With reflectors, navigation accuracy is ±2 mm and ±1°.

What is its driving speed and map size?

Driving speed is up to 2 m/s. A single map frame can cover up to 400000 m².

What voltage does it work on and how much power does it use?

The working voltage is 24 V or 50 V. Power consumption is 18 W, not counting the DO output current.

What is its IP rating?

It is rated IP52. An IP65 rating needs a customized shell.

What interfaces does it offer?

It has 24 digital inputs, 12 digital outputs at 400 mA, two CAN, three RS485 and five Gbps Ethernet ports with TSN. Wi-Fi is dual-band 2.4G / 5G 802.11ac 2T2X.

Where can I buy the SRC-3000FS (Forklift) and what does it cost?

It is available through this page by quotation, and no price is printed here. Send us your requirements and we will prepare an offer, with delivery, customs and support arranged alongside it.

Summary

An autonomous forklift needs more than a map and a motor; it needs a controller that can show how it keeps people safe. The SRC-3000FS (Forklift) answers with SIL2 and PLd credentials, four navigation methods, up to 2 m/s driving speed and a full set of industrial interfaces in a 1.8 kg unit. The details not yet published are confirmed with the quotation, and this page is the starting point.