Pick-to-Light module: PTF-Z-CTRL
PTF-Z-CTRL
260 mm x 50 mm
The special display, also known as the zone controller, has special tasks in the Pick-to-Light. It is equipped with a numeric keypad and three freely assignable buttons and an external interface for direct connection of RS232 or RS485 devices (e.g. scanners).
The illuminated LCD text display (max. 4 lines of 20 characters each) can be used freely and is itself controlled by the LUCA-Server . It is often used as a central display in a picking zone, where the current order is displayed. It can be used with the Pick-by-Cart or Pick-by-Frame® systems, where the next storage location (route-optimized) is displayed.
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Various entries, such as the user ID, minimum quantities, inventory quantities, etc. can be entered via the keypad. The three freely programmable keys themselves can be used as dialog keys (e.g. yes/no/cancel) or as function keys (e.g. start/stop/end). The display can be used completely freely in the desired process and is controlled by the LUCA-Server on a customer-specific basis if required.
Why different system names?
Pick-to-Light
With the method Pick-to-Light method involves classic picking with the aid of compartment displays. The Pick-to-Light display shows the removal quantity directly on the storage compartment. The Pick-to-Light usually receives confirmation of the removal by pressing a button on the module.
Pick-to-Light
The term is often used in English-speaking countries instead of Pick-to-Light . The pick-to-light method is a Multi-Order-Picking method that focuses on the distribution of items that have just been picked to different orders. The method is classically used with a picking cartPick-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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