< Previous10 DRIVER MODULA DRIVER Modula Driver allows high-level warehouse management by way of movement orders (pick, replenish or inventory). These orders are typically sent via an intermediate data base or text file: basi- cally, lists of trays to be moved with the associated picking data. Does your company already have a WMS? Modula Driver does not manage items, stock or storage locations (compartment). They are dele- gated to the host ERP system. This requires the host system to know the precise location of all items to instruct Modula and the operator to execute the proper transaction. For each operation, the host sends the information pertaining to the tray (Loading Unit) to be moved, and the Driver simply transfers the data. When the Driver receives the request from the ERP, the operator, from the Modula console, can view the orders that have arrived and decide which to execute. On the Modula console, in the picking page, the operator can view the data of each operation; once completed, operations must be confirmed immediately. The operator can only vary the confirmed quantity if the need changes or if there is not a sufficient quantity of the material available. Once the order is complete, Modula Driver can send the result of the move- ment to the ERP, which resumes control and proceeds with its own workflow. This system can manage: • Order preparation bays (with the possible addition of the Put to Light accessory). • Warehouse historic/statistical data. DRIVER WMS item tray quantity The WMS sends information on the trays to be moved Software Packages If you already have a WMS, you can choose between Modula Link and Modula Driver and we will connect them to your WMS11 MODULA LINK LINK LINK WMS status / call / request machine commands The client fully controls the machine Modula Link or Driver: what are the differences? Modula Link is a software tool that enables an external Host System to control at low level a group of LIFT OS units using a set of commands managed via com- munication on a TCP/IP channel socket. Modula LINK is the communications server: it opens a TCP port (configurable) and waits to receive commands; when it receives a valid command from the external Host System, it processes it and responds. Modula Link can be configured to manage commands from a single client (Mono-Client Communication) or from several clients (Multi-Client Communication). When the Host System needs to call a tray, it uses the appropriate command. Once the tray is ready in the bay, Modula informs the ERP, which proceeds with the operation and, on completion sends a command to return the tray to its location. Modula only manages one transaction at a time and the console shows when the tray is ready. However, all information about transactions must be provided to the operator through and external system by the ERP. Typically the picking tool used is an RF terminal, an external PC being less common. With precise, real-time control of the warehouse, there is a series of advanced logistic functionalities that the ERP may be able to carry out. MODULA DRIVERMODULA LINK External control PCMandatoryMandatory Warehouse activity managementVia Modula consoleVia external terminal (RF, PC or other) Options managementStandard LED bar Alphanumeric LED barAlphanumeric LED bar Laser pointerLaser pointer Badge readerBadge reader EKS systemEKS system Barcode reader Label printer Put to LightPut to Light CommunicationsVia tables or text filesVia socketModula is present in 5 continents with dealers and branches located in over 50 countries. Modula Worldwide presence All information provided in this catalog is for informative purposes only and is not binding. Modula reserves the right to change information in this catalog at any time. Modula will not accept liability for or guarantee the accuracy of the information contained herein. USA MEXICO SPAIN GERMANY UK FRANCE ITALY INDIA CHINA CANADA COLOMBIA BRAZIL ARGENTINA CHILE SOUTH AFRICA ISRAEL CROATIA SLOVENIA MONTENEGRO SERBIA TURKEY ROMANIA HUNGARY SLOVAKIA RUSSIA BALTIC COUNTRIES POLAND SWEDEN CZECH REPUBLIC BENELUX IRELAND PORTUGAL SOUTH KOREA BANGLADESH VIETNAM TAIWAN PHILIPPINES SINGAPORE INDONESIA MALAYSIA THAILAND AUSTRALIA URUGUAY BELARUS PERU ECUADOR DENMARK MODULA S.p.A ITALY HEADQUARTERS Via San Lorenzo, 41 42013 Salvaterra di Casalgrande (RE) - ITALY Tel. +39 0522 774111 Fax +39 0522 774175 info@modula.com www.modula.com MODULA Inc. US HEADQUARTERS 90 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway Lewiston, ME 04240 - USA Tel. + 1.207.440.5100 Fax + 1.207.786.0271 info.usa@modula.com www.modula.comNext >