Streamlined solution for automated storage and retrieval
INTRODUCTION
CRIBWISE® tooling inventory management software now integrates seamlessly with Weland Solutions’ Compact Talk system, offering a streamlined solution for automated storage and retrieval.
This integration enables real-time communication between CRIBWISE® and Weland’s vertical storage solutions, ensuring accurate inventory tracking, efficient material handling, and optimized storage space utilization.
Benefits
With this advanced connectivity, businesses can enhance productivity, reduce downtime, and maintain precise control over their tooling and inventory operations.
Requirements
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All communication between CRIBWISE® and Weland elevator is handled via Weland Compact Talk server. This server must be installed and configured.
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Any elevator’s accessory (laser pointer, picking display, LED-bar) must be configured via the Compact Talk server.
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The Compact Talk server must be accessible via TCP/IP connection from PC, where SFI is installed. Port dedicated to the communication can be obtained from Compact Talk Configuration app (CTConfig.exe). By default, the port is 20010. This port must be opened for inbound connection on PC where the Compact Talk server is running.
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TElevator must be in Automatic and Remote mode and must be enabled in order to receive remote commands from CRIBWISE®. It is needed to manually switch elevator to the Remote mode and enabled state always when:
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Control panel or elevator is restarted.
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Interruption happens during operation (f.e. safety barrier intercepted).
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Elevator mode can be checked in Compact Talk Service Monitor application (CTMonitor.exe).
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Steps to set elevator to Remote mode and enabled state made by operator on elevator’s control panel (steps are in sequence). If some options are not available, check privileges of user logged in to the control panel.
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[OPTIONAL] Operations allowed to be performed on elevator’s control panel can be limited by setting proper user rights for user logged in to the control panel. Setup of these rights is made via the panel. These users are not related or connected to CRIBWISE® users.
Considerations
It is recommended that user has privilege to update tray heights as tray height management is not handled by CRIBWISE®. It is recommended that user does not have privilege for manual or local control of the elevator as these actions are not controlled by CRIBWISE® and will allow accessing stored goods without any control.
[OPTIONAL] Automatic adjustments if tray height can be set in control panel’s Settings – Factory setup in order to not interrupt CRIBWISE® flows in case when height of a tray is changed (increased).
CRIBWISE® with Weland Solutions integration
CRIBWISE® can be the difference between success and failure with a range of features and a modern, intelligent system, giving you complete control over tooling related inventory and purchasing processes.
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