Equipment Management

Overview

As business operations and warehouse workflows evolve, automated equipment is increasingly introduced to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.

The WCS (Warehouse Control System) centrally manages and dispatches these devices. Therefore, an Equipment Management module is required to maintain and configure various types of automation equipment.

This module includes:

• Equipment Model Management

• Equipment Management

• Traffic Light Management

Equipment Model

This section is used to define models for various types of equipment.

Even for the same type of device, different models may vary in physical characteristics or operational capabilities. These definitions allow the WCS to apply different dispatching logic based on the model's capabilities.

Search & View

Users can quickly locate the desired equipment model via Equipment Type and Model Code.

The result will be displayed in the list with detailed key fields.

Add New Equipment Model

This section explains how to define a new Equipment Model in the WCS system. Equipment Models are used to standardize the capabilities, physical dimensions, and operational characteristics of different devices for better scheduling and management.

1. Go to Equipment Management > Equipment Mode > + Create Equipment Model.

2. Fill out the required fields, such as Equipment Type, Model Code, Protocol, or Work Mode.

3. Click Save to complete the creation.

Edit/Delete Existing Equipment Model

1. Locate the desired entry in the list.

2. Click Delete to remove it from the list.

3. Click Edit to update the model information.

4. Modify the necessary fields.

5. Click Save the changes.

Equipment

The section handles the registration and configuration of individual devices in the warehouse.

Search & View

Users can search the equipment records via multiple filteris, such as SN, Status, Control Authority or Running Status.

The results will be organized as the list, with detailed information. Here are the explanation of some fields.

Add New Equipment

This section describes how to register a new piece of equipment into the WCS system.

1. Navigate to Equipment Management > Equipment > + Create Equipment.

2. Fill in the required fields to define the equipment.

3. Click Save to submit the creation request.

Edit/Delete Existing Equipment

1. Locate the target equipment in the list.

2. Remove the equipment from the list via clicking Delete.

3. Click Edit to update the equipment information.

4. Modify the necessary fields.

5. Click Save to apply the changes.

Print Equipment Labels

Before printing, please make sure you have installed and run Local Connect application on your computer. Here the steps:

1. Choose the desired equipment for the list.

2. Click Print button.

3. Check the equipment correctness, then select the local printer and enter the print quantity.

4. Click on Print to execute this printing task.

Traffic Light

In automated warehouse environments, Traffic Lights play a critical role in guiding equipment movement, controlling right-of-way, and ensuring safe and efficient traffic flow. The WCS system centrally manages all traffic lights, helping to prevent route conflicts and coordinate movement between AGVs, forklifts, and human operators.

Search & View

The system supports searching traffic lights based on Light ID, Equipment, Zone, Binding Type, Location ID, Container, Station, and Aisle. The flexible filter conditions help users locate the target data more quickly.

Edit Existing Traffic Light

1. Navigate to Equipment Management > Traffic Light, locate the target traffic light.

2. Click on Edit to continue.

3. Update the field information, then click on Save to apply the changes.