106 Communication Technology New communication technology: ASi-5 makes picking system unique By Alexander Strunz, Corporate Communications & PR Officer, SAFELOG The development of modern and intuitive picking systems has been part of SAFELOG GmbH since the company was founded. Particular focus is placed on pick-by-light and put-to-light technology. It ensures the highest picking performance while actively avoiding picking errors. This is made possible, among other things, by the ASi-5 communication technology. The solution is used in the so-called “Factory 56” of Mercedes-Benz Group AG in Sindelfingen. The individual picking system components from SAFELOG can be flexibly combined with each other. This makes customised solutions possible. Existing systems can also be modified or expanded at any time. The key is the ASi-5 communication technology, which connects the control unit with integrated touch screen to up to 96 receiver devices via a special two-core profile cable. The ASi master, as part of the control unit, organises the data traffic on the ASi lines. At the individual compartment displays or display modules, an ASi-5 module functions as an interface. Each device can be connected to the system via this, whereby a wide variety of topologies can be implemented. Each connected device receives its own frequency channel to communicate with the master. ASi-5 – one cable makes the difference ASi-5 is a so-called field bus – a bus system that connects sensors and actuators to an ASi master for the exchange of information. The special feature here is a special SAFELOG relies on the powerful ASi-5 technology for its order picking systems. ASi-5 connects the control unit with integrated touch screen to up to 96 receiver units by means of a special two-core profile cable. The ASi-5 technology in combination with SAFELOG products was used for the first time in the "Factory 56" of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Image: © SAFELOG GmbH Image: © SAFELOG GmbH Image: © Mercedes-Benz Group AG/Pirmin Daberkow
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