Picking Tools

In order to facilitate the creation of a working environment around a vertical storage lift that is as good and efficient as possible, a number of picking tools are available. These enable the operator to quickly identify where on the load tray the item that is to be picked is located.

A pick display, laser pointer, or LED bar provides assistance when a load tray containing items appears in the handling opening. They not only make picking simpler, but also faster and more ergonomic, almost completely eliminating the risk of picking errors. Choose the picking tool that best meets the needs of your business, or why not try combining them to for the ultimate picking tool?


LED bar

The LED bar is made up of a number of LEDs that are placed in a row along the front edge of the handling opening. The diodes come on to mark the line from which an item is to be picked, and a number indicates the compartment in that line where the item is located. The LED bar is an efficient picking tool that works best if used in combination with a pick display. Information about incoming or outgoing deliveries, as well as up to date quantities prevent picking errors. In order for the LED bar to work as intended, the vertical storage lift must be controlled by a superordinate system, e.g. Compact Store.  

 

Item numberDesignation
FLED-1220LED bar for Compact Lift 1220
FLED-1830LED bar for Compact Lift 1830
FLED-2440LED bar for Compact Lift 2440
FLED-3050LED bar for Compact Lift 3050
FLED-3660LED bar for Compact Lift 3660
FLEDHU-1220LED bar for Compact Lift 1220 with telescopic extension
FLEDHU-1830LED bar for Compact Lift 1830 with telescopic extension
FLEDHU-2440LED bar for Compact Lift 2440 with telescopic extension
FLEDHU-3050LED bar for Compact Lift 3050 with telescopic extension
FLEDHU-3660LED bar for Compact Lift 3660 with telescopic extension
FLEDKU-1220G23LED bar for Compact Twin/Double 1220
FLEDKU-1830G23LED bar for Compact Twin/Double 1830
FLEDKU-2440G23LED bar for Compact Twin/Double 2440
FLEDKU-3050G23LED bar for Compact Twin/Double 3050
FLEDKU-3660G23LED bar for Compact Twin/Double 3660

Laser pointer

In instances where trays contain multiple compartments that hold small items, a laser pointer is an effective picking tool. A 50 mm cone of steady green laser points down into the compartment from which the next pick is to be made. The laser pointer works best in combination with a picking display that specifies incoming or outgoing deliveries and quantities, making picking errors almost impossible.

In order for the laser pointer to work, the vertical storage lift must be controlled by a superordinate system, e.g. Compact Store.

Item numberDesignation
FLP-1220G22Laser pointer 1220
FLP-1830G22Laser pointer 1830
FLP-2440G22Laser pointer 2440
FLP-3050G22Laser pointer 3050
FLP-3660G22Laser pointer 3660

Pick display

The pick display is a screen that, by means of an easy to read interface, shows the operator all necessary information pertaining to an order along with an overview of the load tray. Color coding specifies the position of the compartment from which the pick is to be made, minimizing picking errors. An arrow on the screen indicates where it is an incoming delivery, an outgoing delivery, or a stocktaking exercise.

The pick display is the most commonly used picking tool for Compact vertical storage lifts and may be enough on its own in instances where trays are split into larger compartments. It can also be combined with other picking tools in order to further facilitate work or in instances where trays have smaller and more numerous compartments.

Item numberDesignation
FDP-G2-2Pick display

Datamax label printer

We offer a choice of two different label printers. Both are based on direct thermal printing technology and offer a black and white print with a resolution of up to 200 dpi. Maximum print width is 115 mm.

Item numberDesignation
FEP01Datamax MP label printer

Zebra label printer

We offer a choice of two different label printers. Both are based on direct thermal printing technology and offer a black and white print with a resolution of up to 200 dpi. Maximum print width is 115 mm.

Item numberDesignation
FEP02Zebra label printer

Ring scanner

Using a scanner that acknowledges components, storage locations, and orders increases the reliability of picking and stock control. Choose between a hand held scanner or a ring/finder scanner. The input model acts as a keyboard replacement and is used to scan in a PC dialog. The acknowledgment model is used to scan at a vertical storage lift or work table. It can be used for both put-aways and take-outs, and replaces the acknowledgment process previously done at the vertical storage lift. The scanner requires the control of Compact Store, another WMS, or ERP.

Item numberDesignation
FSCAN-LXE8670Ring scanner LXE8670

Gryphon scanner

Using a scanner that acknowledges components, storage locations, and orders increases the reliability of picking and stock control. Choose between a hand held scanner or a ring/finder scanner. The input model acts as a keyboard replacement and is used to scan in a PC dialog. The acknowledgment model is used to scan at a vertical storage lift or work table. It can be used for both put-aways and take-outs, and replaces the acknowledgment process previously done at the vertical storage lift. The scanner requires the control of Compact Store, another WMS, or ERP.

Item numberDesignation
FSCAN-GRYPHONGryphon scanner GM4130 Acknowledgment
FSCAN-GRYPHON1Gryphon scanner GM4130 Input
FSCAN-GRYPHON2Gryphon scanner GM4130 Acknowledgment

Confirmation buttons

Picks are easily acknowledged by pressing one of the confirmation buttons located on the outer edges of the handling opening.

Item numberDesignation
FKKConfirmation buttons
FKK-02Confirmation buttons opening 2
FKK-03Confirmation buttons opening 3

Foot pedal

For large or heavy items that need to be lifted with both hands, the easiest way to acknowledge them is by using a foot pedal.

Item numberDesignation
FFP-10MFoot pedal