Atop ABLEPick AT500 User manual

ABLEPick Pick-to-light
Communication Protocol
User Manual
V 2.4
Updated at: 2012/04/25
by
ATOPTechnologies, Inc.
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS................................................................................................................................................ 1
1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................. 4
2. PICK-TO-LIGHT OPERATION ........................................................................................................... 8
2.1WORK FLOW OF PICK-TO-LIGHT SYSTEM: BELOW SIMPLY DESCRIBE THE BASIC OPERATION.......... 8
2.1.1 Data entry................................................................................................................................ 8
2.1.2 Control and communication.................................................................................................. 8
2.1.3 Light up.................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.4 Pick and confirm..................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.5 Complete................................................................................................................................. 8
3. ABLEPICK HARDWARE INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 8
3.1 TCP/IP CONTROLLER ....................................................................................................................... 8
3.1.1 AT500-Standard TCP/IP controller....................................................................................... 8
3.1.2 AT400-Compact TCP/IP controller....................................................................................... 9
3.2 PICKING TAG ................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2.1 5-digit picking tag (AT505 & AT705) ............................................................................... 10
3.2.2 3-digit picking tag (AT703) ................................................................................................11
3.2.3 2-digit picking tag (AT502 & AT702) ................................................................................11
3.2.4 3-digit directional picking tag(AT503A)............................................................................11
3.2.5 4-digit directional picking tag(AT504A ).......................................................................... 12
3.2.6 2-digit vertical directional picking tag(AT502V )............................................................ 12
3.2.7 6-digit, 2 separated windows picking tag(AT506-2W-33)............................................ 13
3.2.8 6-digit, 3 separated windows picking tag(AT506-3W-123 )......................................... 13
3.2.9 12-digit alphanumerical display(AT50C & AT70C) ....................................................... 14
3.2.10 10-digit, 3 separated windows alphanumerical picking tag(AT50A-3W-523)......... 14
3.2.11 3-digit, 4 lightable buttons picking tag(AT503-4K)......................................................... 15
3.2.12 Economic picking tag(AT50N & AT70N) ...................................................................... 17
3.2.13 6-digit order display(AT506 & AT706) .......................................................................... 17
3.2.14 Bay indicator(AT511) ...................................................................................................... 17
3.2.15 Completion indicator(AT510)......................................................................................... 17
3.2.16 Melody completion indicator(AT510M & AT710M)..................................................... 18
3.2.17 RS232 converter(AT530/AT530L & AT730)................................................................. 19
3.2.17 6-digit, 2-color display pick tag(AT706-24-3K)........................................................ 19

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4. ABLEPICK TCP/IP COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL.................................................................. 20
4.1 COMMUNICATION CONTROL BLOCK (CCB) FORMAT...................................................................... 20
4.2 SUB-COMMAND LIST ....................................................................................................................... 20
4.3 SEND COMMAND TO TAGS (PCTCP/IP CONTROLLER).............................................................. 21
4.3.1 Showing alphanumerical characters on 7-segment LED display.................................. 22
4.3.2 Turn off 7-segment LED dispisplay or clear all message buffers.................................. 22
4.3.3 Turn LED indicator ON ........................................................................................................ 23
4.3.4 Turn LED indicator OFF ...................................................................................................... 23
4.3.5 Turn Buzzer ON.................................................................................................................... 23
4.3.6 Turn Buzzer OFF.................................................................................................................. 24
4.3.7 Flashing the display on 7-segment LED display ............................................................. 24
4.3.8 Flashing the LED indicator.................................................................................................. 24
4.3.9 Configure the flashing time interval................................................................................... 25
4.3.10 Showing tag’s node address on display ......................................................................... 25
4.3.11 Disable the shortage/down-count button........................................................................ 25
4.3.12 Enable the shortage/down-count button......................................................................... 26
4.3.13 Emulating push confirmation button................................................................................ 26
4.3.14 Emulating push shortage/down-count button ................................................................ 26
4.3.15 Switching to stock mode ................................................................................................... 26
4.3.16 Switching to picking mode................................................................................................ 27
4.3.17 Disable the confirmation button ....................................................................................... 27
4.3.18 Enable confirmation button............................................................................................... 27
4.3.19 Set available number of digits for up/down counting.................................................... 27
4.3.20 Set Tag’s specific configuration........................................................................................ 28
4.3.21 Get device’s F/W model information............................................................................... 34
4.3.22 Get device’s detail configured information ..................................................................... 34
4.3.23 Configure the TCP/IP controller’s polling range ............................................................ 35
4.3.23 Getting all the device’s status under one TCP/IP controller ........................................ 35
4.3.24 Asking device to reset ....................................................................................................... 35
4.3.25 Configure the device’s node address.............................................................................. 36
4.4 RECEIVE MESSAGE FROM TAGS (PCTCP/IP CONTROLLER)..................................................... 36
4.4.1 Returning confirmation message from push-button........................................................ 36
4.4.2 Returning shortage message from push-button.............................................................. 37
4.4.3 Returning device timeout .................................................................................................... 37
4.4.4 Returning a device malfunction.......................................................................................... 38
4.4.5 Returning an illegal command............................................................................................ 38
4.4.6 Returning push-button locked message........................................................................... 38
4.4.7 Returning a device resetting OK........................................................................................ 38

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4.4.8 Returning quantity under stock mode ............................................................................... 39
4.4.9 Returning all devices’communication status................................................................... 39
4.4.10 Special return code............................................................................................................ 40
4.4.11 Return device’s F/W model string.................................................................................... 41
4.4.12 Return device’s detail information ................................................................................... 41
4.5 SPECIFIC PROTOCOL FOR SOME LIGHT MODELS ............................................................................ 42
4.5.1 Protocol for AT50C/AT70C.................................................................................................. 42
4.5.2 Protocol for AT504/AT503A/AT502V ................................................................................. 45
4.5.3 Protocol for AT506-3W-123 ................................................................................................ 46
4.5.4 Protocol for AT530/AT730................................................................................................... 47
4.5.5 Protocol for AT510M/AT710M ............................................................................................ 48
4.5.6 Protocol for AT503-4K ......................................................................................................... 49
4.5.7 Protocol for AT520................................................................................................................ 57
5. ADVANCED WAY TO CONFIGURE DEVICE’S NODE ADDRESS ........................................... 61
6. AT400 COMPACT TCP/IP CONTROLLER’S ALARM STATUS CONTROL ............................ 63
6.1 Read Alarm status................................................................................................................... 63
6.2 Return Alarm status from AT400........................................................................................... 63
6.3 Enable/Disable the alarm auto-report function.................................................................... 64
6.4 Enable/Disable the alarm auto-buzzer function.................................................................. 65

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1. Introduction
ABLEPick is an advanced paperless picking system providing an innovative, streamlined and
cost-effective Pick-to-light solution to simplify the order fulfillment process in warehouse or
distribution center. ABLEPick use a state-of-the-art and light-directed technology to maximize
the picking productivity, speed and accuracy in different picking operation.
ABLEPick provides considerate tools for pick-to-light applications. Data from tag sites can be
handled by on-site standalone controller, then be packaged in TCP/IP frame and sent to remote
host computer. The tags network is feasible for diverse field data collection.
Figure ABLEPICK Architecture
The basic ABLEPick system includes a personal computer, a controller, pick tags, bay indicators,
order displayers and completion indicators. It is designed as compact, reliable, versatile, easily
maintained and installed module to satisfy diversified applications. The picking system computer
acquires the picking data from warehouse management system via on-line or off-line medium,
and sends to picking tags. Pickers pick up the items by quantity shown on the tags and return
picking status back to the system.
ATOP provides a series of ABLEPICK devices to meet your application requirement.
Model no.
Function Description
Outlook
AT500
TCP/IP controller
A Maximum of 120 light module can be
connected
10/100 Mbps Ethernet TCP/IP protocol
AT500N
Two-wired magnetic bus translator
A Maximum of 120 light module.

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AT400
Compact TCP/IP controller
A Maximum of 30 light module can be
connected
10/100 Mbps Ethernet TCP/IP protocol
AT505
5-digit Picking Tag
1 confirm button + 2 function keys
3 colored LED light
AT502
2-digit Picking Tag
1 confirm button + 2 function keys
3 colored LED light
AT50N
Economic picking tag
1 confirm button + 2 function keys
3 colored LED light
AT506
Order Display
6-digit display
AT50C
12-digit Alphanumerical display
1 confirm button + 2 function keys.
Red LED light + Buzzer
AT510
Completion Indicator
Confirm button
Green LED light + buzzer
AT510M
Melody Completion Indicator
Confirm button
Green LED light + speaker
12 melody songs
16 volume degree
AT511
Bay indicator
Yellow LED light
AT504A
4-digit directional picking tags
1 confirm button + 2 function keys
3 colored LED light
2 directional arrows, up arrow is red, the
down arrow is green
AT503A
3-digit directional picking tags
1 confirm button + 2 function keys
3 colored LED light
2 directional arrows, up arrow is red, the

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down arrow is green
AT503-4K
3-digit picking tags
1 confirm button + 2 function keys
4 lightable buttons: Red, Green, Yellow and
Blue
AT502V
2-digit vertical & directional picking tags
1 confirm button + 2 function keys
3 colored LED light
2 directional arrows, right arrow is red,
the left arrow is green
AT506-3W-123
6-digit, 3 separated windows picking tag
1 confirm button + 2 function keys
3 colored LED light
3 separated windows(1+2+3)
AT506-2W-33
6-digit, 2 separated windows picking tag
1 confirm button + 2 function keys
3 colored LED light
2 separated windows (3+3)
AT50A-3W-523
10-digit alphanumerical display,
3 separated windows (5+2+3)
1 confirmation button + 2 Function Keys
LED Indicator + Buzzer
AT530
RS232/485 converter
9-pin female RS232 connector
AT520
RS232 & digital I/O field interface
4 Digital Input
4 Digital Output with relay
One 9-pin female RS232 connector
AT705
5-digit Picking Tag
Large illuminated button with 6 colored LED
LED light.
2 Function Keys

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AT703
3-digit Picking Tag
Large illuminated button with 6 colored LED
LED light
2 Function Keys
AT702
2-digit Picking Tag
Large illuminated button with 6 colored LED
LED light
2 Function Keys
AT70N
Large illuminated button with 6 colored LED
LED light
AT706
Order Display
6-digit display
AT70C
12-digit Alphanumerical display
1 confirm button + 2 function keys.
Red LED light + Buzzer
AT710M
Melody Completion Indicator
Confirm button
Green LED light + speaker
12 melody songs
16 volume degree
AT730
RS232/485 converter
9-pin female RS232 connector
AT706-24-3K
6-digit Picking Tag with 2 color LED
First 2 digits by Green, 4 digits by Red
Large illuminated button with 6 colored LED
LED light
2 up/down Function Keys
1 blue function key
AT540
Address installation tool
Portable with 12V battery.

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2. PICK-TO-LIGHT OPERATION
2.1 Work flow of pick-to-light system: Below simply describe the basic operation
2.1.1 Data entry
Picking list files can be downloaded to the LAN server or PC from WMS/MIS host. These
files will be read and merged into pick-to-light picking list database.
2.1.2 Control and communication
Pick-to-light software will monitor picking flow and offer real-time information on the screen.
2.1.3 Light up
Different models of picking tags light up to indicate what order, which location and how
many pieces to be picked.
2.1.4 Pick and confirm
The picker picks the quantity as tag shows or modifies the quantity directly from tag, then
push the button to confirm this action.
2.1.5 Complete
Completion indicator will light up and buzz after all jobs in a zone are done. Push the
button to confirm this action and move this order to the next available zone.
3. ABLEPick Hardware Introduction
3.1 TCP/IP controller
3.1.1 AT500-Standard TCP/IP controller.
TCP/IP controller is a data transmission medium between picking control PC and all the
picking devices. Which is Ethernet architecture product, following up the standard TCP/IP
communication protocol to communicate with the host PC. AT500 has only PORT #1
(MESSAGE_TYPE = 60H) with 4 output channels to connect to the picking devices, each
channel can connect to maximum 30 devices. So one TCP/IP controller can connect to
maximum 120 pcs of picking devices.

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3.1.1.1 AT500’s IP configuration
AT500’s default IP address is “10.0.50.100” and sub-mask is “255.255.0.0”. You can use
ATOP’s tool “MONITOR.exe” to know and re-configure each AT500’s IP address.
3.1.1.2 Connection to TCP/IP controller (AT500)
Since AT500 has no DHCP function, so its host control PC/NB need to assign one IP
address which have to be within the same domain as the AT500. Then you can create one
TCP connection to connect it. AT500’s TCP port is 4660.
3.1.2 AT400-Compact TCP/IP controller.
AT400 is another kind of TCP/IP controller of ABLEPick Pick-to-light system. AT400 has
two serial ports design, Port #1 (MESSAGE_TYPE = 60H) is the one output channel to
connect to the picking devices. which with compact capacity can be up to maximum 30 pcs
of picking devices. The Port 2 (MESSAGE_TYPE = 61H) is a RS232 serial port, which can
be used to connect to device with RS232 interface, such as power scanner.
AT400 can be powered by two ways, one is using the standard power adapter with specific
DC12V/5A/ 60W, by plug in DC jack. The other way is powered by external power supply
or battery with DC 12V via the 3-pin terminal block
AT400’s default IP address is “10.0.50.100” and sub-mask is “255.255.0.0”. You can use
ATOP’s tool “MONITOR.exe” to know and re-configure each AT400’s IP address.
3.1.2.1 Abnormal voltage protection function
Basically, AT400 has the similar functionality as the standard TCP/IP controller(AT500), but
it has been designed in an additional function to implement the abnormal voltage
protection , either in the hardware or by return message via firmware function to inform
application software. That is a powerful function on the power control especially when
using an external power supply, like battery…etc.
Hardware
DC voltage
Description
Voltage high
>14.8V ; Voltage over, AT400 will shut off
<14.8V ;If the voltage go down, theAT400 will re-power on.