Driver Module for the SSI Schäefer Mobile Racking
Driver Module for the SSI Mobile Racking
This module will integrate an SSI Mobile Racking system into Logisoft. It allows aisles to be opened automatically when needed.
Configuration of the Mobile Rack
The Mobile Rack must support remote control by the NGKP2 protocol.
Enable the interface option as shown.
Check and configure if needed the communication setup. These parameters must also be set in Logisoft
The IP address is required
Logisoft WCS Configuration
The configuration of the module is done in the Logisoft Registry:
The device is created below Devices.MobileRack.
The instance name must be the zone name.
| Parameter | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| IP | IP Address of the Mobile Rack PLC Controller | |
| ReceiverID | 101 | Receiver ID of the Mobile Rack used by the NGKP2 protocol. Default is 101 |
| SenderID | 201 | Sender ID of the Mobile Rack used by the NGKP2 protocol. Default is 201 |
| ReceiverPort | 2012 | IP Port used by the NGKP2 protocol, default is 2012 |
| SenderPort | 2011 | IP Port used by the NGKP2 protocol, default is 2011 |
| SystemID | 1 | Is default 1 |
| Destination | 101 | Used by the NGKP2 protocol, default is 101 |
| Type | MobileRackSSI | Driver name |
| TelegramLogFolder | Folder where a telegram log file can be stored | |
| TelegramLogLevel | None | Normal/None/Detailed |
| Instance | GATOR | The instance name depends on which Shark Control should run the module. Set to GATOR. |
Configuration for a mobile rack in zone A
A mapping table from the Logisoft aisle number to the mobile rack number must be specified. They might be a one-to-one mapping as the example below.
Mapping of Logisoft aisle numbers to the numbers used by the mobile rack
Logisoft General Configuration
The normal way is that the PDA client is controlling the mobile rack. This is enabled by enabling “Shark Control Embedded” in the Logisoft Web Server.
Configure Gator to load the drivers to run embedded in the Web Server
Testing
Aisles can be opened directly from the Logisoft WCS interface, either by Telnet or by opening a Logisoft WCS client. Accepted commands:
MOBILERACK:A:OPEN <aisle number>