Atop ABLEPick AT500 - User Manual

ABLEPick Pick-to-light
Communication Protocol
User Manual
V 2.4
Updated at: 2012/04/25
by
ATOP Technologies, Inc.
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Summary

1. Introduction

2. PICK-TO-LIGHT OPERATION

2.1 Work flow of pick-to-light system

Describes the step-by-step process of picking, from data entry to completion.

3. ABLEPICK HARDWARE INTRODUCTION

3.1 TCP;IP CONTROLLER

Introduces the TCP/IP controller as a data transmission medium.

3.1.1 AT500-Standard TCP;IP controller.

Details the AT500 as a standard TCP/IP controller for data transmission.

3.1.2 AT400-Compact TCP;IP controller.

Details the AT400 as a compact TCP/IP controller with additional features.

3.1.2.1 Abnormal voltage protection function

Explains the AT400's abnormal voltage protection function.

3.2 Picking Tag

Introduces the various types of picking tags available.

3.2.1 5-digit picking tag (AT505 & AT705)

Describes the 5-digit picking tags AT505 and AT705.

3.2.1.1 LED light.

Details the LED light design and color configurations for AT5XX and AT7XX series.

3.2.1.2 3 Buttons.

Explains the functionality of the 3 buttons on picking devices.

3.2.2 3-digit picking tag (AT703)

Describes the 3-digit picking tag AT703.

3.2.3 2-digit picking tag (AT502 & AT702)

Describes the 2-digit picking tags AT502 and AT702.

3.2.4 3-digit directional picking tag(AT503 A)

Describes the 3-digit directional picking tag AT503A with arrows.

3.2.5 4-digit directional picking tag(AT504 A)

Describes the 4-digit directional picking tag AT504A.

3.2.6 2-digit vertical directional picking tag(AT502 V)

Describes the 2-digit vertical directional picking tag AT502V.

3.2.7 6-digit, 2 separated windows picking tag(AT506-2 W-33)

Describes the 6-digit, 2-window picking tag AT506-2W-33.

3.2.8 6-digit, 3 separated windows picking tag(AT506-3 W-123)

Describes the 6-digit, 3-window picking tag AT506-3W-123.

3.2.9 12-digit alphanumerical display(AT50 C & AT70 C)

Describes the 12-digit alphanumeric displays AT50C and AT70C.

3.2.10 10-digit, 3 separated windows alphanumerical picking tag(AT50 A-3 W-523)

Describes the 10-digit, 3-window alphanumeric tag AT50A-3W-523.

3.2.11 3-digit, 4 lightable buttons picking tag(AT503-4 K)

Describes the 3-digit, 4-button picking tag AT503-4K.

AT503-4 K Special Functions

Details the various special functions and modes available for the AT503-4K tag.

3.2.12 Economic picking tag(AT50 N & AT70 N)

Describes economic picking tags AT50N and AT70N.

3.2.13 6-digit order display(AT506 & AT706)

Describes 6-digit order displays AT506 and AT706.

3.2.14 Bay indicator(AT511)

Describes the bay indicator AT511.

3.2.15 Completion indicator(AT510)

Describes the completion indicator AT510.

3.2.16 Melody completion indicator(AT510 M & AT710 M)

Describes melody completion indicators AT510M and AT710M with song selection.

3.2.17 RS232 converter(AT530;AT530 L & AT730)

Describes RS232 converters AT530, AT530L, and AT730.

3.2.17 6-digit, 2-color display pick tag(AT706-24-3 K)

Describes the 6-digit, 2-color display pick tag AT706-24-3K.

4. ABLEPICK TCP;IP COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL

4.1 Communication Control Block (CCB) format

Defines the Communication Control Block (CCB) data format for PC to TCP/IP controller communication.

4.2 Sub-command List

Lists available sub-commands and their direction and description.

4.3 Send Command to Tags (PC→TCP;IP controller)

Details how to send commands from PC to tags via the TCP/IP controller.

4.3.1 Showing alphanumerical characters on 7-segment LED display

Details the command to display alphanumeric characters on the 7-segment LED.

4.3.2 Turn off 7-segment LED display or clear message buffers.

Details the command to turn off the LED display or clear buffers.

4.3.3 Turn LED indicator ON

Details the command to turn the LED indicator ON.

4.3.4 Turn LED indicator OFF

Details the command to turn the LED indicator OFF.

4.3.5 Turn Buzzer ON

Details the command to turn the buzzer ON.

4.3.6 Turn Buzzer OFF

Details the command to turn the buzzer OFF.

4.3.7 Flashing the display on 7-segment LED display

Details the command to make the 7-segment LED display blink.

4.3.8 Flashing the LED indicator

Details the command to make the LED indicator blink.

4.3.9 Configure the flashing time interval

Details the command to configure LED blinking time intervals.

4.3.10 Showing tags node address on display

Details the command to display a tag's node address.

4.3.11 Disable the shortage;down-count button

Details the command to disable the shortage/down-count button.

4.3.12 Enable the shortage;down-count button

Details the command to enable the shortage/down-count button.

4.3.13 Emulating push confirmation button

Details the command to emulate a push confirmation button.

4.3.14 Emulating push shortage;down-count button

Details the command to emulate a push shortage/down-count button.

4.3.15 Switching to stock mode

Details the command to switch the tag to stock mode.

4.3.16 Switching to picking mode

Details the command to switch the tag to picking mode.

4.3.17 Disable the confirmation button

Details the command to disable the confirmation button.

4.3.18 Enable confirmation button

Details the command to enable the confirmation button.

4.3.19 Set available number of digits for up;down counting

Details the command to set available digits for up/down counting.

4.3.20 Set Tags specific configuration

Details commands for specific tag configurations.

4.3.20.1 Configure the LED lights color

Details the command to configure the LED light color for tags.

4.3.20.2 Set valid digits for up;down counting

Details the command to set valid digits for up/down counting.

4.3.20.3 Disable;Enable tag mode configuration (Type 1)

Details how to disable/enable tag mode configuration.

4.3.20.3 Disable;Enable tag mode configuration (Type 2)

Details another type of tag mode configuration for disabling/enabling.

4.3.20.4 Set LED blinking time interval

Details the command to set LED blinking time intervals.

4.3.20.5 Set digits blinking time interval (digit by digit)

Details setting blinking intervals for digits individually.

4.3.20.6 Set Digits brightness

Details the command to set digit brightness for tags.

4.3.20.7 Configure Special function

Details commands for configuring special tag functions.

4.3.21 Get devices F;W model information

Details the command to retrieve the device's firmware model information.

4.3.22 Get devices detail configured information

Details the command to retrieve detailed configured information of a device.

4.3.23 Configure the TCP;IP controllers polling range

Details the command to configure the TCP/IP controller's polling range.

4.3.23 Getting all the devices status under one TCP;IP controller

Details the command to get the status of all connected devices.

4.3.24 Asking device to reset

Details the command to force a specific device to reset.

4.3.25 Configure the devices node address

Details the command to configure a device's node address.

4.4 Receive message from Tags (PC←TCP;IP controller)

Details how messages are received from tags by the TCP/IP controller.

4.4.1 Returning confirmation message from push-button

Describes the message returned when a confirmation button is pressed.

4.4.2 Returning shortage message from push-button

Describes the message returned for a shortage from a push-button.

4.4.3 Returning device timeout

Describes the message returned when a device times out.

4.4.4 Returning a device malfunction

Describes the message returned for a device malfunction.

4.4.5 Returning an illegal command

Describes the message returned for an illegal command.

4.4.6 Returning push-button locked message

Describes the message returned when a push-button is locked.

4.4.7 Returning a device resetting OK

Describes the message returned when a device reset is successful.

4.4.8 Returning quantity under stock mode

Describes the message returned for quantity under stock mode.

4.4.9 Returning all devices communication status

Describes how to get communication status for all devices.

4.4.10 Special return code.

Explains special return codes for button interactions.

4.4.11 Return devices F;W model string.

Describes how to get the device's firmware model string.

4.4.12 Return devices detail information

Describes how to get detailed device information.

4.5 Specific protocol for some light models

Details specific communication protocols for various light models.

4.5.1 Protocol for AT50 C;AT70 C

Details the communication protocol for AT50C and AT70C models.

4.5.1.1 Turn off message display or clear buffer.

Details the command to turn off message display or clear buffers.

4.5.1.2 LED indicator ON

Details the command to turn the LED indicator ON.

4.5.1.3 LED indicator OFF

Details the command to turn the LED indicator OFF.

4.5.1.4 Turn Buzzer ON

Details the command to turn the buzzer ON.

4.5.1.5 Turn Buzzer OFF

Details the command to turn the buzzer OFF.

4.5.1.6 Receiving from AT50 C;AT70 C

Details message reception from AT50C/AT70C.

4.5.2 Protocol for AT504;AT503 A;AT502 V

Details the communication protocol for AT504, AT503A, and AT502V.

4.5.3 Protocol for AT506-3 W-123

Details the communication protocol for AT506-3W-123.

4.5.4 Protocol for AT530;AT730

Details the communication protocol for AT530 and AT730.

4.5.4.1 Configure the data receiving block time interval.

Details configuring data receiving block time intervals.

4.5.4.2 Enable the flow control function

Details enabling flow control function.

4.5.4.3 Disable the flow control function

Details disabling flow control function.

4.5.4.4 Send message to RS-232 port

Details sending messages to the RS-232 port.

4.5.5 Protocol for AT510 M;AT710 M

Details the communication protocol for AT510M and AT710M.

4.5.5.1 Selection of AT510 M;AT710 Ms songs

Details selecting songs for AT510M/AT710M melody indicators.

4.5.5.2 Adjust the volume of AT510 M;AT710 Ms speaker

Details adjusting speaker volume for AT510M/AT710M.

4.5.6 Protocol for AT503-4 K

Details the communication protocol for AT503-4K.

4.5.6.1 Display data with the illuminant buttons

Details displaying data using the illuminant buttons.

4.5.6.2 Return message while sending by 30 H

Details the return message when sending by sub-command 30H.

4.5.6.3 Controlling of the 4 illuminant buttons solely by 31 H

Details controlling the 4 illuminant buttons individually using sub-command 31H.

4.5.6.4 Return message while sending by 31 H

Details the return message when sending by sub-command 31H.

4.5.6.5 Clear all the display and buffer

Details the command to clear display and buffers.

4.5.6.6 Function keys return when buffer is clear

Details function key returns when buffers are cleared.

4.5.6.7 Message return when buffer is empty

Details message return when the buffer is empty.

4.5.6.8 Define the valid time duration on two contiguous pressing on the buttons.

Details defining valid time for contiguous button presses.

4.5.6.9 Tag mode configuration

Refers to previous sections for tag mode configuration.

4.5.6.10 AT503-4 K auto-demonstrating function

Details the auto-demonstrating function for AT503-4K.

4.5.7 Protocol for AT520

Details the communication protocol for AT520.

4.5.7.1 Product ID of I;O Devices

Details the Product ID for AT520 I/O Devices.

4.5.7.2 Reading I;O Status:

Details how to read I/O status.

4.5.7.3 Enable the automatic resporting DI status: (DI_AUTO)

Details enabling automatic DI status reporting.

4.5.7.4 Disable the automatic resporting DI status (DI_AUTO)

Details disabling automatic DI status reporting.

4.5.7.5 Write DO Value with mask

Details writing DO values with a mask.

5. Advanced way to configure devices node address

Node address checking mode: display the specific node address.

Details the mode for checking and displaying specific node addresses.

Node address setup mode: Can be re-configured to the specific node address.

Details the mode for re-configuring the specific node address.

6. AT400 compact TCP;IP controllers alarm status control

6.1 Read Alarm status

Details how to read the alarm status of the AT400 controller.

6.2 Return Alarm status from AT400

Details how to get the alarm status from the AT400 controller.

6.3 Enable;Disable the alarm auto-report function

Details enabling/disabling the alarm auto-report function.

6.3.1 Return the alarm auto-report mode

Details how to return the alarm auto-report mode status.

6.4 Enable;Disable the alarm auto-buzzer function

Details enabling/disabling the alarm auto-buzzer function.

6.4.1 Return the alarm auto-buzzer mode

Details how to return the alarm auto-buzzer mode status.

Atop ABLEPick AT500 Specifications

General

Sensitivity	-38dB ± 3dB
Charging Time	2-3 hours
Color	Black
Connection Type	USB
Impedance	2.2kΩ
Connectivity	USB
Power	Rechargeable battery
Current Consumption	≤100mA