Pick-Radar®
Monitoring of samples using a modern laser
The rotating laser (Class 1) detects when an employee accesses individual storage compartments and triggers an alarm if an error occurs.
The principle behind the innovative Pick-Radar
Strictly speaking, Pick-Radar® is nota picking system in and of itself. Its purpose is to control access to storage bins. A laser head on the Pick-Radar® (which does not use radar waves) rotates 50 times per second and measures the distance and angle to objects (e.g., a hand). The measurement data is transmitted directly to the LUCA-Server or LUCA Device Gateway. Theworkspace isdefined through a configuration during commissioning. The individualfunctional areasare configured within the workspace. On the LUCA-Server (picking or sorting), the corresponding functional areas are activated and the feedback is evaluated in real time. If an item is accessed in one of the active functional areas, the process is notified and a response is triggered. No employee data is collected or logged.
The virtual functional areas can be freely configured
In the diagram above, the virtual function areas are highlighted in color.
The following function areas can be freely configured and are activated accordingly by the system (colors from the diagram):
- Access (GREEN)
- Prohibited (RED)
- Acknowledgment (BLUE)
- Work surface (the frame)
The maximum working area per device is approximately 20 meters. Multiple lasers can be integrated into the LUCA system.
Where is the Pick-Radar ?
The Pick-Radar® is most commonly used as a monitoring system for access control during picking from shelf racks, pallets, and during sorting. The system works in conjunction with other picking systems, such asPick-by-Point®,Pick-by-Light, or Voice Picking, etc. In automotive applications (always 1 piece), automatic confirmation of the pick is triggered directly upon correct access. Goods out is also a classic example of Pick-Radar® use.
Example of package placement control in a shipping department
In this example, the Pick-Radar monitors Pick-Radar placement of the shipping carton on the correct pallet. The target pallet is specified here using a Pick-by-Point (the yellow light spot). Once the carton is correctly placed, the system automatically confirms the placement. If the employee reaches into the wrong bin, the light spot of the Pick-by-Point turns red and is highlighted prominently. Acoustic warning signals can also be used as an option. The use of the Pick-Radar® can significantly reduce sorting errors.
