Integrated Controller
- Traction + pump + steering control in a single unit (KD210)
- 24V–60VDC wide voltage range
- Built-in PLC function with open programming environment
Application solution · AMR / FORKLIFT
Autonomous Forklift Motion Solution
Quick answer
What controls does an autonomous forklift need?
An autonomous forklift needs coordinated traction, steering, pump control and an operator interface. This architecture reviews Kinco KD200 or KD210 vehicle control, SMC130D motion hardware, iSMD or iGMK steering modules, and the G2100H-CTP HMI against the platform’s voltage, duty and communication needs.
Autonomous forklift OEMs building narrow-aisle pallet movers, stackers, reach trucks or straddle stackers and evaluating integrated traction, steering, pump control and model-specific certification evidence.
Reference architecture · Model-specific review
Control problem
What must an autonomous forklift control?
Motor & Drive
- SMC130D series 1.5–3 kW servo with 20-bit absolute encoder
- ≥92% efficiency, CE/UL/RoHS certified
- Built-in thermal protection (option)
Operator HMI
- 10.1" industrial capacitive touchscreen (G2100H-CTP)
- 1280×800 resolution, dual HDMI + VGA + Type-C
- Screw-lock connectors for vibration resistance
How the control stack fits together
Four scoping blocks show the review path; they are not a wiring diagram.
- Step 1
Power & safety boundary
Review the battery loop, fusing and emergency disconnect against the vehicle platform.
- Step 2
Vehicle controller
Choose KD210 when traction and pump control are combined, or KD200 for traction-only duty, subject to application review.
- Step 3
Motion axes
Size the SMC130D drive and motor plus the iSMD or iGMK steering option from lift duty, power-cycle behavior and startup-position needs.
- Step 4
Operator & communications
Review CAN termination and the G2100H-CTP screw-lock HDMI and VGA connections for the selected operator interface.
Bill of materials
Use this table to compare component roles, exact model names and key specifications before application review.
| Role | Component | Key spec |
|---|---|---|
| CTRL | Kinco KD210-1-250-L | Integrated traction + pump (24V/48V) · controls 3-phase async/sync |
| CTRL | Kinco KD200-1-250-L | Traction-only controller (24V/48V) |
| DRIVE | Kinco FD164S-AB-000 | 1.5–3 kW servo drive · for SMC130D pairing |
| DRIVE | Kinco FD125-AB-000 | Steering drive · 24V/48V |
| MOTOR | Kinco SMC130D-0150-30WBK-4DSH-NT03 | 1.5 kW · with GK10 gearbox · for ≤2m lift pallet truck |
| MOTOR | Kinco SMC130D-0300-30WBK-4DSH-NM04 | 3 kW · with GK16 gearbox |
| WHEEL | Kinco iSMD60D-040-DQAK-AA-000 | Integrated steering drive wheel · multi-turn encoder |
| WHEEL | Kinco iGMK60D-040-DMAK-AA-000-G035 | Alternative integrated steering wheel · single-turn encoder |
| HMI | Kinco G2100H-CTP | 10.1" industrial touchscreen · screw-retained HDMI + VGA connections |
Configuration summary. A candidate autonomous-forklift stack combines KD200/KD210 controllers for traction and pump duties, SMC servo motors with model-specific feedback and the G2100H-CTP HMI.
This is a candidate architecture, not a quotation. a line-by-line BOM review checks each line against your machine, and logic re-implementation scopes the control work once the hardware is agreed.
What changes the component choice?
What we check
- Selection: KD210 selected for forklifts requiring integrated pump control; KD200 sufficient for traction-only.
- Selection: The 1.5 kW + GK10 and 3 kW + GK16 combinations are candidate reference configurations; final sizing depends on payload, travel and lift duty, gearing, thermal limits and duty cycle.
- Selection: Steering drive wheel selection: iSMD60D (multi-turn) for sites with frequent power cycles, iGMK60D (single-turn) for cost-sensitive applications with predictable startup positioning.
- Selection: Reach trucks and counterbalance forklifts requiring 80V servo systems can adapt via 72–96V servo drives — consult engineering review.
- Wiring / protocol: CAN bus topology with proper termination
- Wiring / protocol: Absolute-encoder steering motors retain position after power loss — no homing required on startup
- Wiring / protocol: G2100H-CTP HDMI/VGA cables must use screw-lock to resist vibration
- Wiring / protocol: Battery loop with appropriate fusing and emergency disconnect
- Migration: Curtis-based control stack migration requires platform-specific wiring, protocol, I/O, and safety review.
- Migration: Existing PLC logic may need to be re-implemented in KD210's built-in PLC module.
- Migration: HMI screen layout from legacy systems must be re-built in Kinco DTP software.
Where it may not fit
- Forklifts requiring high-voltage 80V+ systems outside the 72–96V adapter range without engineering review
- Applications requiring functional-safety levels beyond STO (e.g., dual-channel safety bus)
- Sites requiring vendor-specific telematics (Crown, Toyota OEM platforms)
- Component certificates do not certify the finished machine; the responsible builder or integrator retains system-level validation.
Frequently asked
What information is needed to size an autonomous forklift motion system?
Engineering review needs the vehicle type, battery voltage, payload, travel speed, lift height, steering geometry, duty cycle, communication protocol, safety scope, existing controller or part numbers, and target date. Candidate component sizing and availability are confirmed at RFQ.
What must be reviewed when migrating a Curtis-based forklift controller?
A migration review compares the existing controller part number, wiring, I/O, motor feedback, communication protocol, hydraulic-pump duty, steering behavior, safety circuit, enclosure and software responsibilities. Any candidate replacement remains subject to engineering review.
What's the difference between iSMD and iGMK integrated steering wheels?
iSMD60D is listed with multi-turn feedback and iGMK60D with single-turn feedback in the referenced configuration. Encoder behavior, mechanical envelope, mounting and shaft interface must be checked against the exact model drawings and confirmed at RFQ.
Application review
Check this architecture against your machine
Send the payload, duty, voltage, protocol, safety scope and any existing part numbers you already know.
Limits. These figures describe the stated configuration, not Automation Liberty customer results. This is a candidate architecture; exact model, compatibility, certification, availability and commercial scope are subject to engineering review and confirmed at RFQ.
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Why no list price? Every quote follows an engineering review of your application — you get a validated price, not a catalog number.