Absolute Positioning Systems for Cranes, Conveyors & Mobile Equipment

Modern automated systems require precise, reliable position feedback to ensure safe and efficient operation. Cranes, conveyors, shuttle systems and heavy-duty industrial equipment must achieve millimeter-level positioning accuracy — even at high travel speeds and under harsh environmental conditions.

VAHLE’s vPOS absolute positioning systems provide immediate, reference-free position data without the need for homing movements. After power interruptions or system restarts, the correct position is instantly available, ensuring maximum system availability and operational safety.

Depending on application requirements, our vPOS systems use either optical or magnetic coding technologies. Optical code tapes are mounted along steel structures or support profiles, while magnetic code tapes are integrated into conductor rail or support systems. Compact read heads transmit precise position values and status data directly to the control system via standardized industrial interfaces.

vPOS positioning systems integrate seamlessly with VAHLE’s vPOWER energy transmission and vCOM data communication solutions, forming a coordinated electrification and automation platform for mobile industrial systems.

Designed for industrial automation, vPOS solutions deliver seamless, high-speed positioning for cranes, conveyors, intralogistics systems and mobile equipment — even in demanding environments.

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