SYSTEM · DC 18-60V/30A
LC180-A30 — 1.5kW System
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Industrial · Application
AGV Wireless Charging Systems for Automated Fleets
AGV wireless charging uses a stationary transmitter and a receiver installed on the vehicle to charge its battery automatically across an air gap. It enables charging at loading stations, work cells and parking positions without plugs or exposed electrical contacts.
Specifications reviewed against current product datasheets · Updated September 23, 2026
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SYSTEM · DC 42-58V/60A
LS300-A60 — 3kW System
Heavy-duty contactless charging for AGVs and forklifts
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LC600-A100 — 6kW System
Our most powerful charger — 6kW for heavy industrial fleets
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1.5kW–6kW
Industrial power range
Industry deployments
Contactless power systems deployed by leading automation, robotics and logistics companies
Datasheet comparison
Compare 1.5kW, 3kW and 6kW AGV chargers
These are published values for each matched transmitter and receiver system. Charging gap, alignment tolerance and efficiency are model-specific; do not transfer a value from one model to another.
| Model | Output | Efficiency | Coil gap | Position tolerance | Communication | Component enclosure ratings | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC180-A301.5kW max | 18–60V DC / 30A max | >80% | 10–30mm; 20mm optimal | 20mm X/Y; 10° max tilt | CAN / RS485 | Coils IP65; RX controller IP54; TX controller IP20 | PDF datasheet ↗ |
| LS300-A603kW max | 42–58V DC / 60A max | 90% max at optimum distance | 20–45mm; 35–40mm optimal | ±40mm one axis; ±25mm both axes | CAN / RS485 | Coils IP65; RX controller IP54; TX controller IP20 | PDF datasheet ↗ |
| LC600-A1006kW max | Up to 60V DC / 100A max at 220V AC input | ≥85% | 20–40mm | ±30mm | CAN / RS485 | TX unit IP20; TX coil IP67; RX unit IP20 | PDF datasheet ↗ |
All values are maxima, ranges or test-point results from the linked manufacturer datasheets. Final selection requires battery, route, mounting and environmental review.
Inside ONEPOINTECH
Industrial wireless charging in practice
See how industrial wireless charging systems are assembled and prepared, then examine a real automatic forklift charging installation.
System architecture
How AGV wireless charging works
An AGV wireless charging station transfers energy across an air gap without exposed electrical contacts. A matched transmitter and receiver pair, the vehicle battery and its BMS, and the fleet-control logic must be engineered as one system.
- 1
Approach
The fleet controller sends the vehicle to a repeatable floor-, side- or rear-facing charging position.
- 2
Confirm
Position, battery state, communications and charger readiness are checked before power transfer starts.
- 3
Charge
The transmitter energizes its coil and the onboard receiver supplies controlled DC power to the battery.
- 4
Release
The BMS or fleet logic ends the session and returns the AGV to its route.
Charging strategy
Wireless versus contact charging for AGVs
| Design factor | Wireless charging | Contact charging |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Sealed transmitter and receiver coils | Exposed pins, plates or brushes |
| Maintenance | No mating contacts to clean or replace | Contact wear, contamination and alignment require inspection |
| Automation | Automatic start at validated stopping points | Automatic operation is possible but depends on reliable physical contact |
| Trade-off | Higher initial integration cost and a defined coil window | Lower initial complexity but a wearing electrical interface |
Why fleets use wireless charging
Charge during planned stops
Add energy during loading, unloading or parking when the route, dwell time and battery charge-current limit support it.
No mating contacts
Contactless power removes charging pins and brushes that otherwise require cleaning, alignment checks and eventual replacement.
Model-specific alignment windows
Published position tolerance ranges from 20mm to ±40mm depending on the selected system and whether one or both axes are offset.
Fleet and BMS integration
CAN or RS485 interfaces support charger coordination, provided the project defines messages, interlocks and failure behavior.
Engineering selection
Select the system around the route and battery
Start with energy consumed per route and the time available at natural stops. Then confirm battery limits, charging geometry, communications and site conditions. A higher-power charger only helps when the battery can accept the current and the vehicle remains over the pad long enough.
Battery
Chemistry, nominal and maximum voltage, capacity, permitted current and BMS protocol.
Duty cycle
Energy per route, operating hours, stop frequency and available dwell time.
Charging geometry
Coil gap, mounting face, parking repeatability, X/Y offset and angular variation.
Environment
Temperature, dust, water, debris, cleaning, vibration and impact exposure.
Controls
Charge enable, interlocks, CAN or RS485 messages and fleet-manager behavior.
Validation
Current, efficiency, temperature and start/stop behavior at nominal and worst-case alignment.
Applications
Where AGV wireless charging is used
Wireless charging is useful wherever autonomous vehicles return to predictable points but exposed contacts create maintenance, contamination or availability problems. The charging location and power class should follow each workflow.
Warehouses & distribution
Charge pallet movers, tuggers and transport AGVs at loading bays, conveyor transfers, queues and parking positions.
Automotive assembly
Use work-cell dwell time to recharge parts-delivery AGVs without interrupting takt-driven material supply.
General manufacturing
Power material-handling vehicles serving machining, welding, packaging and finished-goods routes across multiple shifts.
Unmanned forklifts
Support higher-energy lift trucks at pallet handoff points or dedicated automatic docks after checking battery-current limits.
Food, beverage & clean areas
Remove exposed charging contacts where contamination or cleaning routines reduce connector reliability. Confirm the component enclosure ratings and cleaning method for the selected system.
Ports, airports & large facilities
Place charging at repeatable staging or transfer points for baggage, cargo and internal-logistics vehicles.
Hospitals & service robotics
Allow delivery and service AMRs to recharge at dispatch stations without staff handling plugs or charge contacts.
Agriculture & field robotics
Standard systems described here are intended for industrial indoor use. Outdoor projects require additional environmental protection or a project-specific configuration and site validation.
Fleet planning
Three charging strategies
01
Opportunity charging
Short sessions occur during natural process stops. This can reduce dedicated charging time and battery size, but the accumulated energy delivered per shift must exceed route consumption plus operating margin.
02
Scheduled station charging
Vehicles visit a defined charger based on state of charge or a schedule. It is simpler to control and meter, but requires enough stations and route capacity to prevent charging queues.
03
Hybrid operation
Frequent top-ups handle normal operation while longer scheduled sessions restore reserve or balance the fleet. Hybrid planning is useful when dwell time varies by shift or route.
A practical energy check
Estimate battery-side energy used per route, multiply charger output by actual charging time, and apply measured system efficiency. If an AGV uses 0.5kWh per loop and stops for five minutes, the charger must restore that energy within the available stops—without exceeding the battery’s permitted current. Add margin for traffic, aging, temperature and missed charging events. Use the industrial charging power calculator for an initial estimate, then validate it with measured vehicle data.
Mechanical + electrical + controls
Integration is more than mounting two coils
Mechanical integration
- Define floor, side or rear-facing orientation.
- Set coil gap from real vehicle ride height and payload variation.
- Allow for tire wear, suspension travel, floor flatness and mounting tolerances.
- Protect coils from impact, metal intrusion, debris and cleaning processes.
Electrical integration
- Match maximum charger voltage and current to the battery specification.
- Confirm charging profile, polarity, isolation, cable routing and thermal limits.
- Coordinate charger enable and cutoff with the BMS.
- Verify site input power, protection devices and grounding requirements.
Controls integration
- Exchange readiness, charging state, current, voltage, alarms and completion status.
- Define CAN or RS485 messages and failure behavior.
- Interlock vehicle movement while charging.
- Log sessions so fleet software can detect missed or degraded charges.
From specification to fleet rollout
A six-step deployment process
- 1
Measure the route
Record energy consumption, stop locations, dwell-time distribution, daily operating hours and charging opportunities.
- 2
Define the battery envelope
Document chemistry, capacity, nominal and maximum voltage, permitted charge current and BMS interface.
- 3
Choose power and position
Select a system and mounting orientation that fit the energy balance and the available vehicle space.
- 4
Build the tolerance stack
Combine navigation repeatability, floor variation, payload, tires, brackets and coil placement in X, Y, Z and angle.
- 5
Pilot one vehicle
Test start-up, full-load charging, misalignment limits, temperature, communications and abnormal conditions.
- 6
Scale with monitoring
Roll out approved hardware and track energy, missed sessions, alarms, temperature and battery state across the fleet.
Business case
Evaluate total operating cost
Wireless equipment may cost more initially than a simple contact interface. Compare complete lifecycle costs: charging stations, vehicle receivers, installation, controls work, battery capacity, connector replacement, cleaning, maintenance labor, charging downtime and the number of vehicles needed to meet throughput. Use measured route and maintenance data instead of assuming wireless charging automatically reduces fleet size.
Commissioning evidence
Validate the operating window
Test the production-intent vehicle at minimum and maximum coil gap, X/Y offset, angular variation, light and heavy payload, and relevant temperatures. Record delivered current, DC-to-DC efficiency, component temperature, startup reliability and fault recovery. The approved window—not one ideal laboratory point—is the specification the fleet must maintain.
Common questions
AGV wireless charging FAQ
How does AGV wireless charging work?
A stationary transmitter coil creates a magnetic field when an AGV stops at a validated charging position. A receiver coil on the vehicle converts that field into DC power for the battery. The charger, BMS and fleet controller coordinate charging over the configured control interface.
What power level does an AGV need?
Required power depends on energy used per route, available dwell time, battery voltage and permitted charging current. ONEPOINTECH offers complete 1.5kW, 3kW and 6kW systems; the correct size must be calculated from the vehicle duty cycle rather than vehicle size alone.
Can an AGV charge during short stops?
Yes. Opportunity charging places charging stations at repeatable pauses such as loading, unloading, queuing or parking. The fleet can receive small, frequent charges without a separate manual charging shift when the energy balance supports it.
Which batteries are compatible?
Industrial wireless chargers can be configured for lithium-ion and LiFePO4 batteries within the voltage and current range of the selected system. Battery chemistry, maximum voltage, permitted charge current and BMS interface must be confirmed before selection.
How accurately must the AGV park?
Parking tolerance is model-specific. Coil gap, X/Y offset and angular alignment must all remain inside the validated operating window. Do not apply the tolerance of one model to another; verify the installation using the selected transmitter and receiver pair.
Can wireless charging be retrofitted to an existing AGV?
Often, yes, if the vehicle has space for the receiver coil and controller, the battery and BMS can accept the charger output, and a repeatable charging position can be created. A retrofit review should cover mounting, cable routing, ground clearance, communications, thermal behavior and safety interlocks.
Is floor, side or rear mounting better?
There is no universal best orientation. Floor mounting keeps the station out of aisle traffic but must handle debris, drainage and ground clearance. Side and rear mounting can simplify access and cleaning but need impact protection and a repeatable docking face.
How efficient is AGV wireless charging?
Efficiency depends on the matched system, coil gap, alignment, load and measurement boundary. ONEPOINTECH model data lists peak DC-to-DC efficiency for specific test points; project validation should measure the selected transmitter and receiver across the real operating window.
What determines the cost of an AGV wireless charging project?
The principal cost drivers are charger power, number of stations, vehicle receivers, installation work, controls integration, certification needs and custom mechanical design. Total-cost analysis should also include connector maintenance, labor, downtime, battery capacity and fleet availability.
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Useful project inputs
- Battery voltage, chemistry and current limit
- Route energy or available dwell time
- Coil gap and mounting direction
- Vehicle and station quantities
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