Picking System Wake-Up Control With Error Suppression
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing picking systems struggle with the complexity of switching from an energy saving mode to a normal operating mode, leading to minimal usage of the energy saving mode due to the effortful start-up procedures required, which disrupt the picking process.
Innovation Solution
Implement an energy saving module that masks, suppresses, or automatically acknowledges error messages and error diagnosis functions, and provides an error message acknowledgement element to facilitate seamless transitions between modes without extensive personnel intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If the picking system is switched to energy saving mode, then energy consumption is reduced, but the complexity of start-up operation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control system performs preliminary actions by automatically executing start-up sequences and pre-checking system components before switching from energy saving mode to normal operating mode. This eliminates the need for manual intervention in complex start-up procedures, reducing operational complexity while maintaining energy savings.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-diagnosis and self-startup functions, automatically detecting system status and initiating appropriate startup sequences without requiring manual intervention. The control system monitors itself and manages the transition to normal operating mode autonomously, reducing the complexity burden on operators.
2Reliability
If manual start-up procedures are required for energy saving mode, then system control is maintained, but operational disruption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control system executes preliminary startup sequences automatically, ensuring all systems are ready before normal operation begins. This prevents operational disruptions by pre-resolving potential issues and establishing proper system state before picking operations resume.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor system status during mode transitions and automatically adjust startup procedures accordingly. This ensures reliable system control while minimizing operational disruption through real-time status awareness and adaptive response.
3Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If error messages are displayed during mode switching, then system diagnostics are improved, but operator workload increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control system performs self-diagnosis and automatically acknowledges or suppresses routine error messages during mode switching. This maintains diagnostic capabilities while reducing operator workload by handling common errors autonomously without requiring manual intervention or extensive operator attention.
Solution Approach 2:
The system extracts and filters out routine or expected error messages during mode transitions, separating them from critical errors that require attention. This maintains necessary diagnostic information while removing noise that increases operator workload, allowing only essential errors to be displayed.
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AI summary
A picking system and method includes an article storage, a picking station, a conveying system, a drive system, a control system and an energy supply system. The picking system further comprises an electronic energy saving module, with which the picking system can be switched from a normal operating mode to an energy saving mode and vice versa. The energy saving module is further configured for a) masking, suppressing or automatically acknowledging error messages when switching from the energy saving mode to the normal operating mode, and/or b) suppressing or automatically acknowledging error diagnosis functions or troubleshooting functions when switching from the energy saving mode to the normal operating mode, and/or c) providing an error message acknowledgement element when switching from the energy saving mode to the normal operating mode, by means of which multiple error messages can be acknowledged at the same time.