Automate, Control, Trace all Material Flows & Types
The quantities and states of all materials on the entire shop floor are clearly documented in the PULSE PRO module „Material“. All component reels, trays and PCBs are managed on the basis of Unique ID (UID) and the replenishment of material is controlled autonomously, which reduces the operator‘s workload. Furthermore, the floor life time of moisture-sensitive components is monitored. Based on the order planning, full or empty magazines are autonomously controlled within the entire shop floor between lines and storage locations. Therefore all modules are integrated and connected for autonomous transport.
Material Locator
The „Material Locator“ function ensures that all material movements and quantity/condition changes are recorded in real time and can be called up directly. Necessary for this material tracking is the unique ID on all materials, such as component reels, PCBs or magazines. The simple, always up-to-date overview in the Material Locator sustainably relieves the operator and helps to reduce downtime.
The information is detailed so that an operator can view the contents of a magazine down to slot level. A large number of additional filters enable a detailed view of the material stock. For example, only the stock of one storage facility (Drying Cabinet, Dry Tower or Material Warehouse) can be displayed.
Based on the information of the Material Locator and the order planning, different specialized material managers are offered.
- Management of components (reels, trays) and printed circuit boards
- Component management based on Unique ID
- PCB management based on articles
- Management of paste/ consumables/ stencil
- Recording of storage/removal and remaining reel stock
- Support of pre-fitting area
- Magazine management on UID basis (2D/RFID)
Component Manager
With the „Component Manager“, the material flow of the components is calculated in advance and controlled either manually and/or with AMRs, depending on the degree of automation of the production. In this way, the material is brought to the line in real time according to demand and the high storage costs caused by intermediate storage on the line are eliminated.