J1600 User Manual
This manual is the day-to-day reference for the J1600 self-driving pallet jack: its controls, capabilities, operating limits, and software. For the operator's role and working practices, see the Operator Manual; for step-by-step procedures, see the How-To Guides.
The January 2026 specifications are preliminary and subject to change. Use current product documentation for deployment decisions, and see the technical specifications for the master list.
The machine at a glance
The J1600 is a compact, electric, dual-mode self-driving pallet jack for indoor, floor-to-floor pallet transport. It is operated with a tiller like a conventional walk-behind electric pallet jack or sent autonomously to saved locations. It carries up to 1,600 kg (about 3,500 lb), picks and drops manually at up to 1,600 mm (63 in), delivers autonomously at floor level, and travels at up to 5.4 km/h (1.5 m/s). It is CE marked and made in Denmark. See the product overview.
Controls and interface
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| 15-inch multi-touch HMI | Task creation, location saving, tutorials, help and support menu |
| Tiller | Manual driving and lift control; grabbing or moving it returns the vehicle to manual control |
| Key switch | Three positions: power off, manual only, automatic mode |
| LED start/resume button | Physical confirmation and resumption of automatic task execution |
| Emergency-stop buttons | Three, for hard stops |
| Belly button | Stop and reverse |
| Floor-indicator lights | White in manual mode; blue strips display the protected area in automatic mode |
| Audio speaker | Audible signals |
Sensing and compute: a 3D navigation LiDAR, an RGB AI camera, an industrial NVIDIA Jetson AI computer, two 2D safety LiDARs (front and rear), a lifting-height sensor, and a load-detection sensor. HMI is short for human-machine interface; other terms are in the glossary.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated payload | 1,600 kg / approximately 3,500 lb |
| Maximum manual pick/drop height | 1,600 mm / 63 in |
| Autonomous delivery height | Floor level |
| Top speed | 5.4 km/h / 1.5 m/s / 3.4 mph |
| Truck weight | 980 kg |
| Vehicle size (forks lowered) | 1,893 × 850 × 2,060 mm |
| Turning radius | 1,501 mm |
| Fork dimensions | 1,150 mm long, 180 mm wide, 60 mm thick; outer distance 680 mm, inner 320 mm |
| Fork height range | 90 mm lowest to 1,600 mm highest |
| Battery | 24 V, 200 Ah lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Drive motor | AC, 1.5 kW |
| Lift motor | 2.2 kW |
| Wheels | Polyurethane; drive wheel 75 × 230 mm; load wheels 70 × 80 mm |
| Ground clearance | 30 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,106 mm |
Lifting speeds: 0.10 m/s unloaded and 0.08 m/s at full load; lowering 0.08 m/s unloaded and 0.12 m/s at full load.
Operating limits
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| Gradeability, automatic mode | 0° / 0% — level floors only |
| Gradeability, manual mode | 2.86° / 5% unloaded; 1.72° / 3% at full load |
| Maximum traversable bump | 25 mm / 1 in |
| Maximum traversable gap | 20 mm / 0.8 in |
| Operating temperature | 5–40 °C / 41–104 °F |
| Relative humidity | 20–80%, non-condensing |
| Floor flatness | TR34 FM3 / FF 25, FL 20 |
| Ingress protection | IP21 |
Loads must be open-base carriers within a 1,250 × 1,250 mm envelope and 1,700 mm load height — see Supported Pallets and Loads.
Safety behavior
The J1600 uses a layered safety architecture: an independent safety controller, two 2D safety LiDARs, three emergency stops, a belly button, tiller-position switches, safety-certified encoders and motor controllers, and a speed-dependent 360-degree protective field. The operator must confirm entry into automatic mode, and the robot instructs the operator to step away before starting. Safety functions carry Performance Levels from PL b to PL d. Full details: How J1600 safety works.
Software versions
One hardware platform supports two software versions:
- Standard software — reduced to essential functions for maximum ease of use; configuration-free teach-and-repeat; touchscreen task launch and saved locations; Wi-Fi optional. Intended for single-unit deployments without systems integration.
- Advanced software — adds VDA 5050 interoperability, a REST API, Fleet Manager, advanced mission planning, and advanced integration with other software and equipment. €14,500 list as an upgrade; Fleet Manager is €6,500 list per robot. The upgrade is easiest to install at the factory when ordering; a partner can perform it later, but the customer cannot.
Advanced automation functions include come-to-me, automatic charging, VDA 5050 fleet management, and API integrations.
Getting help
The on-machine Help/Support menu provides a QR code through which technical requests can be sent directly. Three after-sales plans exist — Free, Basic Care, and Full Care — with remote support, warranty, and parts terms varying by plan. Basic Care lists at €4,900 and Full Care at €13,000 per robot per year; Full Care includes a free loan robot when a repair lasts more than two business days.