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What is Pick to Light

Pick to Light (PTL) is a paperless picking process. It is an innovative technology designed to streamline order picking tasks within warehouses and distribution centers. Usually Pick-to-Light has a light indicator and a confirmation button. And it utilizes light displays, typically mounted on shelves or storage bins, to guide warehouse workers through the picking process. It streamlines the picking process, minimizes errors, and enhances overall warehouse efficiency.Here's a basic overview of how Pick to Light works:● Item Location Identification:Each storage location (bin, shelf, or container) in the warehouse is equipped with a light module.● Order Information Display:When an order is received, the Pick to Light system is activated.The system identifies the items and the quantity required for the order.● Light Guidance:Lights associated with the required items illuminate to guide the operator to the correct locations.The illuminated lights serve as visual cues, directing the operator to pick the specified quantity from each location.● Confirmation:After picking the items, the operator typically confirms the completion of the pick by pressing a button or triggering a sensor.● Order Fulfillment:The picked items are then moved to a packing or shipping area for further processing.

Which industries can use pick to light?

Pick to Light (PTL) technology finds applications across various industries where efficient and accurate order fulfillment is crucial. Here are some industries that commonly utilize Pick to Light systems:E-commerce: Online retail relies heavily on efficient order picking and fulfillment. Pick to Light streamlines the process by guiding workers to specific items quickly, enabling faster processing of customer orders.Retail Distribution: Brick-and-mortar retail stores with large warehouses benefit from Pick to Light systems to optimize inventory management and fulfill orders for store replenishment.Manufacturing: Industries involved in assembly, kitting, or parts picking often use Pick to Light to ensure accurate and efficient retrieval of components needed for production lines.Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare: Hospitals, pharmacies, and medical facilities utilize Pick to Light to accurately pick and distribute medical supplies, medications, and equipment, ensuring precision in inventory management and order fulfillment.Automotive: Automotive parts and assembly plants use Pick to Light technology for picking and delivering specific components needed for assembly lines, reducing errors and streamlining processes.Cosmetics and Personal Care: Companies in these industries rely on accurate picking and assembly of various products. Pick to Light ensures precise selection of items to fulfill diverse orders.Food and Beverage: Warehouses dealing with perishable goods or managing inventory for grocery stores benefit from Pick to Light for precise picking, reducing errors in order fulfillment.Logistics and Distribution Centers: Pick to Light is widely used in large-scale distribution centers, optimizing the movement of goods in and out of warehouses, ensuring accurate order fulfillment for diverse clients.Apparel and Fashion: Fashion retailers and warehouses dealing with clothing and accessories utilize Pick to Light to efficiently manage inventory and fulfill orders accurately.Electronics and Technology: Warehouses managing electronic components or devices use Pick to Light to ensure accuracy in picking and packing, particularly important for delicate items and complex assemblies.In essence, any industry that involves picking items from shelves or storage locations can benefit from the precision, speed, and accuracy that Pick to Light technology offers in optimizing their warehouse operations and order fulfillment processes.Have thoughts on how Pick to Light could elevate your warehouse operations? We're all ears! Contact us with your ideas or queries at sales@sertag.com. Let's collaborate and shape the future of efficient warehouse management together!

What is the refresh time of the Pick to Light electronic label of V23 and V3?

The Pick to Light electroinc label V23 is fast refresh, the screen does not flicker; The Pick to Light electronic label V3 is normal refresh, the screen will flicker for 3~5 seconds when updating.

What is the System Architecture of the Pick to Light Electronic Picking Label?

1. Pick to light electronic label service software (private deployment, supports local or cloud servers) + v1.2 base station + electronic picking label (large number of base stations use this solution, which can be used in the local area network or deployed in the cloud service)2. V1.4 base station (built-in electronic label service software) + v1.2 base station + electronic picking label (small number of base station labels, can only be used in the local area network)

What should I do if a V1.4 pick to light base station cannot provide signal coverage?

Add a V1.2 pick to light base station and let the V1.2 base station connect to the electronic tag service of the V1.4 base station to increase coverage.

Does the base station support concurrency? How to update the Pick to Light electronic tag?

A single base station does not support concurrency, and the electronic tags need to be updated one by one; multiple base stations can communicate concurrently.

Does the Pick to Light electronic label system software provide a docking interface?

Provide an http interface, generally a post method, and the data format is json. (RESTful API interface)

How many electronic tags can a wireless base station control in a Pick to Light system?

Theoretically, there is no limit to the number of electronic tags a wireless base station can control in a Pick to Light system. Any electronic tags within the base station's signal coverage area can be controlled.

What is the communication range of the base station in the Pick to Light system?

The range is a radius of 20 to 30 meters in relatively open environments.

How is the Pick to Light base station connected?

The Pick to Light base station needs to be connected to the local area network (LAN) using an Ethernet cable.

Does the Pick to Light software support local deployment?

Yes, it supports both local deployment and cloud server deployment.Compatible systems: Linux, Windows, MacOS.

What components make up the Pick to Light system?

The Pick to Light system consists of the following components:1. Pick to Light electronic tag service software2. Pick to Light electronic tag base station (Version V1.2 or 1.4)3. Pick to Light electronic tags

What is the communication method used by Pick to Light?

868MHZ wireless radio frequency communication is the communication method used by Pick to Light

Is the template for Pick to Light customizable?

Yes, the Pick to Light system supports customizable templates. Templates can be configured through the Pick to Light labels software after logging in. They support various elements such as text, QR codes, barcodes, images, and background images.