Pick-by-Light Module: PTF-4A-1
Display: PTF-4A-1
170 mm x 50 mm
This specialized display is a module with an alphanumeric display. The four-digit display is particularly suitable for displaying additional employee information or for operator guidance in a pick-by-light system.
In accordance with customer requirements, this display variant is used in process sequences where alphanumeric display is required. This could include product properties, container units, and process steps. Lights up after order activation via a scanner, HOST system, or conveyor technology.
More information in the main article: Pick by Light & Pick-to-Light System in 2025
Why different system names?
pick-by-light
The pick-by-light method is a classic picking method that uses compartment displays. The pick-by-light display shows the quantity to be picked directly at the storage compartment. The pick-by-light system usually receives confirmation of the pick by pressing a button on the module.
pick-to-light
The term is often used in English-speaking countries instead of pick-by-light. The pick-to-light method is a Multi-Order-Picking that focuses on distributing items that have just been picked to different orders. The method is typically used with a picking cart (Pick-by-Cart).
put-to-light
The put-to-light method clearly defines the distribution of goods to the target compartments. A classic example of this is replenishment in a flow rack.
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