An automated guided vehicle preventive maintenance schedule lists the checks and jobs done on the equipment at fixed intervals, how long each takes, and in what order of frequency, so problems are found before the automated guided vehicle fails. This page gives the schedule used in the PlantOps360 task library for automated guided vehicle (agv) / autonomous mobile robot), which follows common industry practice for general-purpose equipment. It is also searched for as AGV, AMR, autonomous mobile robot, robot trolley.
The maker’s manual and your site safety procedures always come first where they differ. Intervals set by law differ by state.
Automated guided vehicle preventive maintenance schedule and checklist
| How often | Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Check battery charge, safety bumpers, lidar or sensors and emergency stop | 5 min |
| Weekly | Clean sensors, wheels and floor track or markers; check wheel wear | 15 min |
| Monthly | Check charging contacts, battery connections and drive and caster wheels | 30 min |
| Quarterly | Check safety scanner function with a test object; update software and map files | 60 min |
| Half-yearly | Check drive motors, brakes and cables; check battery health | 90 min |
| Annual | Annual service: battery capacity test, calibration of sensors and safety function tests | 240 min |
Automated guided vehicle maintenance frequency and yearly workload
At the estimated times, one automated guided vehicle needs about 60 hours of preventive maintenance a year. The biggest single job is “Annual service: battery capacity test, calibration of sensors and safety function tests” at 240 minutes, done annual. Multiply by the number of units you have to see the workload for your plant.
| Frequency | Tasks | Time per round | Hours per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 1 | 5 min | 30.4 h |
| Weekly | 1 | 15 min | 13.0 h |
| Monthly | 1 | 30 min | 6.0 h |
| Quarterly | 1 | 60 min | 4.0 h |
| Half-yearly | 1 | 90 min | 3.0 h |
| Annual | 1 | 240 min | 4.0 h |
What goes wrong on an automated guided vehicle without preventive maintenance
- Battery and charging contact faults
- Dirty or blocked lidar and safety sensors
- Wheel and drive wear
- Navigation marker or map problems
What to watch between services
- Battery charge and charging contacts
- Safety bumper and sensor function
- Wheel and floor condition
Safety and statutory notes for automated guided vehicle maintenance
Test the emergency stops and safety scanners on the schedule. Keep people out of the vehicle’s zone during maintenance.
Where an automated guided vehicle preventive maintenance schedule is used
This equipment is used in the industries below. Each link opens the preventive maintenance schedule guide for that industry, and the maintenance software page where we have one.
- Preventive maintenance schedule for automotive plants · maintenance software for automotive
- Preventive maintenance schedule for engineering and fabrication shops
- Preventive maintenance schedule for electronics manufacturing plants · maintenance software for electronics
- Preventive maintenance schedule for pharmaceutical plants · maintenance software for pharmaceutical · maintenance software for api bulk drugs
- Preventive maintenance schedule for food, dairy and beverage plants · maintenance software for food processing · maintenance software for dairy
- Preventive maintenance schedule for fmcg and consumer goods plants · maintenance software for fmcg
- Preventive maintenance schedule for packaging, paper and printing plants · maintenance software for packaging · maintenance software for paper and pulp
- Preventive maintenance schedule for hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Preventive maintenance schedule for warehouses, logistics and ports
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Run this automated guided vehicle schedule in maintenance software
In preventive maintenance software, each row above becomes a recurring task on the asset with its checklist, time estimate and parts. Tasks can be triggered by calendar date, running hours, meter readings or production cycles, each completed task is recorded with the person and date, and a failed check can open a work order. For the method behind it, read the guide to the preventive maintenance schedule, or use the free generator to get a 12-month plan for your whole equipment list.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should an automated guided vehicle be serviced?
In our schedule an automated guided vehicle has 6 tasks: 1 daily, 1 weekly, 1 monthly, 1 quarterly, 1 half-yearly, 1 annual. The biggest job is “Annual service: battery capacity test, calibration of sensors and safety function tests”, which is done annual. Always follow the maker’s manual where it gives a different interval.
What is included in automated guided vehicle preventive maintenance?
It covers routine checks and jobs such as “Check battery charge, safety bumpers, lidar or sensors and emergency stop”, “Clean sensors, wheels and floor track or markers; check wheel wear”, “Check charging contacts, battery connections and drive and caster wheels”, up to the annual overhaul or inspection. The full list with times is in the table above.
How many hours of maintenance does an automated guided vehicle need per year?
About 60 hours per unit per year at the estimated times in our library, including the daily checks done every day. Use it to plan workload, not as a benchmark.
Is there a free automated guided vehicle maintenance checklist?
Yes. The table on this page is a ready checklist. The free preventive maintenance schedule generator turns it into a 12-month Excel schedule for your list of equipment, with monthly workload hours.