April 23, 2008 -
Supporting UniSort® sliding shoe and linear belt sorters, controls provide automated calibration and monitoring. Multi-speed operation allows facilities to adjust sortation operations for higher speeds on high-demand days or during peak seasons, while energy saving mode automatically shuts down sorters during periods of inactivity. Automated diagnostics, including tracking alignment, divert precision, and switch mechanism testing, provide problem identification and corrective action.
Full-featured control solution lowers energy costs and automates diagnostics for sliding shoe and linear belt sortation systems
(ST. LOUIS: April 17, 2008) FKI Logistex® (www.fkilogistex.com), a global leader in integrated material handling solutions, offers automated diagnostics and energy-saving features for its industry-leading UniSort® sliding shoe and linear belt sorters. UniSort sorter controls provide automated calibration, monitoring and diagnostic testing to effectively monitor and manage sortation systems, simplify maintenance procedures and reduce energy consumption.
Energy-Efficient Operation
Multispeed operation technology provided by FKI Logistex UniSort controls allows distribution and manufacturing facilities to adjust sortation operations for higher speeds and throughputs on high-demand days or during peak seasons. Matching sorter speed with demand lowers overall energy costs and reduces wear and tear on the equipment.
To further reduce energy costs, the control system's energy-saving mode allows the sorter to automatically shut down during periods of inactivity. In typical installations, the sorter is configured to automatically turn off if product is not inducted during a user-configured time frame, greatly reducing the amount of energy required to run a system.
Automated Diagnostics
FKI Logistex UniSort sorter controls make it possible for the sorter to manage itself and ensure that the system is running at optimal performance. Automated diagnostics, including tracking alignment, divert precision, shoe assignment and switch mechanism testing, provide easy problem identification and corrective action, lowering overall maintenance costs.
UniSort controls also include automated chain monitoring, lubrication and stretch detection to ensure sorter chains are well maintained and working properly.
"Our UniSort sorter controls set the standard for integrating conveyor control, data collection, automated system diagnostics and energy-saving features," said Jerry Koch, product director of software and controls for FKI Logistex. "With a wide range of available features, FKI Logistex takes a 'best-fit technology' product approach to designing control systems for the unique requirements of each application."
Best-Fit Sorter Controls
UniSort sorter controls are compatible with FKI Logistex BOSS® PC-based or PLC control systems, and support UniSort sliding shoe and linear belt sortation systems. Both UniSort PC- and PLC-based systems provide energy savings, maintenance and diagnostic tools, and reliable sortation. FKI Logistex BOSS PC-based systems provide higher throughput capability and advanced system diagnostics and eliminate the need for third-party programming tools for IO debugging. PC-based controls reduce system cost and complexity by providing carton routing, print-and-apply and other typical warehouse control capabilities, eliminating the need for additional warehouse control systems.
For sales and marketing information, contact Emily Smith, marketing supervisor, FKI Logistex North America, by phone at +1 513 881 5239 or by e-mail at emily.smith@fkilogistex.com.
About FKI Logistex
FKI Logistex® (www.fkilogistex.com) is a leading global provider of automated material handling solutions, supplying its customers with an integrated set of leading-edge technologies in high-speed sortation, conveyor systems, robotic and conventional palletizing, paperless pick products, AS/RS, controls, order fulfillment systems, RFID implementation, EDS integration, baggage handling systems, warehouse control systems, and total material handling automation.
FKI Logistex provides material handling solutions for airports, postal facilities, parcel distribution, manufacturing operations, library automation, and for warehouse and distribution facilities. With projects that include many of the world's largest and most advanced material handling operations, FKI Logistex has manufacturing, engineering and support facilities around the world. For more information on FKI Logistex, click here to visit the FKI Logistex media center. For general sales information, contact FKI Logistex by phone at +1 877 935 4564 in North America, +44 (0) 870 350 3055 in Europe, or +86 21 62522211 in Asia. Contact FKI Logistex by e-mail at info@fkilogistex.com.
Contacts:
Marketing:
Emily Smith Marketing Supervisor
USA
Phone: 513-881-5239 E-mail this person
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Phone: 919-945-0566
FAX: 919-960-8570 E-mail this person Company Information: Name: FKI Logistex North America Address: 9301 Olive Blvd. City: St. Louis State: MO ZIP: 63132 Country: USA Phone: 877-935-4564 http://www.fkilogistex.com
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