Light modules from the PTF series

The classic solution for picking from flow racks and shelving systems, pallet spaces and anywhere where there is a lot of work to be done.
Our pick-to-light displays are available with a wide range of modern features to optimise your order picking processes.

Key features
(depending on the model)

  • A clearly visible eye-catching light in two versions:
    – Oval light which is divided horizontally for even more functionalities through 2×7 colour combinations,
    as directional function, or for enabling two order pickers to work in parallel in the same zone(Dual LED)
    – Round seven-colour light with up/down directional arrows (end-of-line variations)
  • An especially durable OK button with an MTBF of 10 million picks
  • Three or more-digit quantity or text display
  • One or more buttons below foil; user definable
  • Foil-covered correction key for correcting volumes or inventory transactions
  • Stable aluminium housing
  • Automatic self-testing for the continuous control of all display components
  • Connection: spring technology
  • Temperature range: -30°C to +50°C
Options (Download)
LTOUCH: Confirmation through lightly touching the lamp with the finger. When using LTouch, a second button is available.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-DOWN: The sensor installed below the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-UP: The sensor installed above the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
EXTERNAL INPUT: External input for connecting up switches and light barriers, for instance.
SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.
SCANNER: Connection to a peripheral devices (RS232) as scanners.
LED-POINTER: Spotlight for illumination of individual removal or storage compartments e.g. sorting shelves.
Icon TOF sensor module TOF: Distance sensor for automatic fill level detection.
Image KBS option sentinel Sentinel: Sensor for intervention monitoring

Light modules without quantity display

PTF-L-6

QRS-UP
QRS-DOWN

H 50 x W 70 mm
Display with Dual LED and confirmation button
Horizontally divided oval eye-catching lamp for displaying 2×7 colours.
Each half can individually display one oft them e.g. for two order pickers working in parallel or for giving directions).
For picks always requiring the quantity one or for B or C items.

 

Displays with Sensor for contact-free confirmation:
Optional also with Quick Reply Sensor (QRS) for contact-free confirmation.
The calibratable sensor replaceds the mechanical confirmation button. Confirmation is made by the grasping movement.
Maximum sensor detection range: approx. 20 cm
Two models are available: Sensor directed upwards (fig. 2: QRS-UP) or sensor directed downwards (fig. 3: QRS-DOWN).

Options The shelf display PTF-L-6 can be supplied with the following options:
SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.
LTOUCH: Confirmation through lightly touching the lamp with the finger. When using LTouch, a second button is available.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-DOWN: The sensor installed below the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-UP: The sensor installed above the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
INPUT: External input for connecting up switches and light barriers, for instance.
LED-POINTER: Spotlight for illumination of individual removal or storage compartments e.g. sorting shelves.
Icon TOF sensor module TOF: Distance sensor for automatic level detection.
Image KBS option sentinel Sentinel: Sensor for intervention monitoring

PTF-L-7

QRS-UP
QRS-DOWN

H 50 x W 43 mm
Display with Dual LED (2×7 colours)
For picks always requiring the quantity one or for B or C items.

 

Display with Sensor:
Optional also with Quick Reply Sensor (QRS) for contact-free confirmation.
For applications without quantity display, or in combination with quantity displays for B or C items.
Two models are available: Sensor directed upwards (fig. 2: QRS-UP) or sensor directed downwards (fig. 3: QRS-DOWN).

Options The shelf display PTF-L-7 can be supplied with the following options (LED-POINTER only on request):
SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.
LTOUCH: Confirmation through lightly touching the lamp with the finger. When using LTouch, a second button is available.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-DOWN: The sensor installed below the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-UP: The sensor installed above the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
INPUT: External input for connecting up switches and light barriers, for instance.
LED-POINTER (only on request): Spotlight for illumination of individual removal or storage compartments e.g. sorting shelves.
Icon TOF sensor module TOF: Distance sensor for automatic level detection.
Image KBS option sentinel Sentinel: Sensor for intervention monitoring

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Light modules with numerical quantity display

PTF-3N-4

QRS-UP
QRS-DOWN

H 50 x W 130 mm
Display with three-digit quantity display and Dual LED
(Horizontally divided oval eye-catching lamp for displaying 2×7 colours. Each half can individually display one oft them, ideal for enabling two order pickers to work in parallel in the same zone, or for signalling special processes)

Display with Sensor for contact-free confirmation:
Optional also with Quick Reply Sensor (QRS) for contact-free confirmation.
The calibratable sensor replaceds the mechanical confirmation button. Confirmation is made by the grasping movement.
Maximum sensor detection range: approx. 20 cm
Two models are available: Sensor directed upwards (fig. 2: QRS-UP) or sensor directed downwards (fig. 3: QRS-DOWN).

Options The shelf display PTF-3N-4 can be supplied with the following options:
SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.
LTOUCH: Confirmation through lightly touching the lamp with the finger. When using LTouch, a second button is available.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-DOWN: The sensor installed below the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-UP: The sensor installed above the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
INPUT: External input for connecting up switches and light barriers, for instance.
LED-POINTER: Spotlight for illumination of individual removal or storage compartments e.g. sorting shelves.
Icon TOF sensor module TOF: Distance sensor for automatic level detection.
Image KBS option sentinel Sentinel: Sensor for intervention monitoring

PTF-3N-5

Vertical light modul
Vertical light modul with LED pointer

PTF-3N-5
H 110 x W 50 mm
Vertical light modul with three-digit quantity display and Dual LED
(2×7 colours).

Thanks to its design for vertical mounting it is suitable for pallet racks and in deep freezing industry (down to -30°C).

Further application possibilities:
– flow racks and multitier shelves
– branch distribution
– returns processing
– assembly processes
– mobile applications etc.

Special feature: The PTF-3N-5 module  is the only shelf display that allows two LED pointers (right and left) for additional compartment illumination due to the vertical mounting.

Options The shelf display PTF-3N-5 can be supplied with the following options:
sound SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.
LTOUCH: Confirmation through lightly touching the lamp with the finger. When using LTouch, a second button is available.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS: The sensor (installed left or right) recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
INPUT: External input for connecting up switches and light barriers, for instance.
LED-POINTER: Spotlight for illumination of individual removal or storage compartments e.g. sorting shelves.
Icon TOF sensor module TOF: Distance sensor for automatic level detection.

PTF-4N-4

Pick to Light module PTF-4N-4 with 4-digit quantity display QRS-DOWN
KBS pick to light display PTF-4N-4 with 4-digit quantity display and sensor up QRS-UP
KBS pick to light module PTF-4N-4 with 4 digit quantity display and sensor down QRS-DOWN

H 50 x W 170 mm
Shelf Display with four-digit quantity display and Dual LED (2×7 colours).
Suitable for applications where the quantity to be picked has to be read from a distance.

 

Display with Sensor for contact-free confirmation:
Optional also with Quick Reply Sensor (QRS) for contact-free confirmation.
Confirmation is made by the grasping movement.
Maximum sensor detection range: approx. 20 cm
Two models are available: Sensor directed upwards (fig. 2: QRS-UP) or sensor directed downwards (fig. 3: QRS-DOWN).

Options The shelf display PTF-4N-4 can be supplied with the following options:
SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.
LTOUCH: Confirmation through lightly touching the lamp with the finger. When using LTouch, a second button is available.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-UP: The sensor installed above the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-DOWN: The sensor installed below the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
INPUT: External input for connecting up switches and light barriers, for instance.
LED-POINTER: Spotlight for illumination of individual removal or storage compartments e.g. sorting shelves.
Icon TOF sensor module TOF: Distance sensor for automatic level detection.
Image KBS option sentinel Sentinel: Sensor for intervention monitoring

PTF-6N-2

pick to light module with 6 digit display
KBS Pick by Light shelf display PTF-6N-2 with sensor up QRS-UP
KBS Pick by Light module PTF-6N-2 with sensor down QRS Down

H 50 x W 212 mm
Light module with six-digit quantity display.
Suitable for applications where the withdrawal quantity is also be readable from a greater distance.

Display with Sensor for contact-free confirmation:
Optional feature with Quick Reply Sensor (QRS) for automatic, touch-free confirmation. Confirmation is made by the grasping movement. Maximum sensor detection range: approx. 20 cm
Two models are available: Sensor directed upwards (fig. 2: QRS-UP) or sensor directed downwards (fig. 3: QRS-DOWN).

Options The shelf display PTF-6N-2 can be supplied with the following option:
SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.
LTOUCH: Confirmation through lightly touching the lamp with the finger. When using LTouch, a second button is available.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-UP: The sensor installed above the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-DOWN: The sensor installed below the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
INPUT: External input for connecting up switches and light barriers, for instance.
LED-POINTER: Spotlight for illumination of individual removal or storage compartments e.g. sorting shelves.
Icon TOF sensor module TOF: Distance sensor for automatic level detection.
Image KBS option sentinel Sentinel: Sensor for intervention monitoring

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Modules with alphanumerical display

PTF-4A-1

H 50 x W 170 mm
Light module with four-digit text or quantity display
Suitable for the user guidance at picking zone or to display additional information.

Options The shelf display PTF-4A-1 can be supplied with the following option:
SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.

PTF-6A-1

Pick-by-Light Display with alphanumerical display

H 50 x W 212 mm
Light module with six-digits text or quantity display
Suitable for the user guidance at picking zone or to display additional information.

Options The shelf display PTF-6A-1 can be supplied with the following option:
SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.

PTF-12M-1

Pick-by-Light Display big with DOT Matrix
Pick-by-Light module with big display
Pick to light with large display and sensor QRS-DOWN

H 50 x W 256 mm
Twelve-digit alphanumerical display with DOT matrix and Dual-LED (2×7 colours).
Suitable for user guidance at picking zones or to display additional information.

 

Display with Sensor for contact-free confirmation:
Optional also with Quick Reply Sensor (QRS) for contact-free confirmation.
The calibratable sensor replaceds the mechanical confirmation button. Confirmation is made by the grasping movement.
Maximum sensor detection range: approx. 20 cm
Two models are available: Sensor directed upwards (fig. 2: QRS-UP) or sensor directed downwards (fig. 3: QRS-DOWN).

Options The shelf display PTF-12M-1 can be supplied with the following options:
SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.
LTOUCH: Confirmation through lightly touching the lamp with the finger. When using LTouch, a second button is available.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-UP: The sensor installed above the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-DOWN: The sensor installed below the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
INPUT: External input for connecting up switches and light barriers, for instance.
TOF: Distance sensor for automatic level detection.

PTF-TXT

H 50 x W min. 410 mm with 6-digit text display up to max 1580 mm with
60-digit text display.
Suitable for the display of longer text messages such as item numbers or instructions in the assembly line.


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Modules with graphic display

PTF-OL-1

pick-by-light shelf display with OLED display
pick-by-ligh with graphic OLED display and sensor up QRS-UP
pick-by-light with graphic OLED display and sensor down QRS-DOWN

H 50 x B 145 mm
Electronic display equipped with graphic OLED display and Dual LED (2×7 colours).
The OLED technology (organic LED) ensures even sharper contrasts and thus optimum visibility of the display from any viewing angle.
Particularly suited for displaying additional information on several lines in varying font sizes. For instance, an article number or brief description can also be displayed along with the pick quantity.
(Link to the article)

Display with Sensor for contact-free confirmation:
Optional also with Quick Reply Sensor (QRS) for contact-free confirmation.
The calibratable sensor replaceds the mechanical confirmation button. Confirmation is made by the grasping movement.
Maximum sensor detection range: approx. 20 cm
Two models are available: Sensor directed upwards (fig. 2: QRS-UP) or sensor directed downwards (fig. 3: QRS-DOWN).

Options The shelf display PTF-OL-1 can be supplied with the following options:
sound SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.
LTOUCH: Confirmation through lightly touching the lamp with the finger. When using LTouch, a second button is available.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-UP: The sensor installed above the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-DOWN: The sensor installed below the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
INPUT: External input for connecting up switches and light barriers, for instance.
LED-POINTER: Spotlight for illumination of individual removal or storage compartments e.g. sorting shelves.
Icon TOF sensor module TOF: Distance sensor for automatic level detection.

PTF-ZDISP

zone display for pick-by-light systems Text display in different sizes and colours
pick-by-light zone display with touch field operation resistive touch screen with touch field operation
zone display for pick-by-light systems Display of barcode or QR-code

PTF-ZDISP
H 50 x B 224 mm
Zone display with graphic LC-Display and Dual LED  (2×7 colours).
■ Large colour display with innovative touch field operation due to resistive touch screen.
■ 4 free user definable softkeys (on-screen keys), display of bar or QR code, text display with different font sizes and font colours, graphic display of lines and rectangle shapes.
■ Configurable display alignment for horizontal and vertical mounting.

Particularly suitable for use on mobile picking carts, in compact shelving systems such as assembly workstations, but also in fixed picking zones.
(Link to the article)

Options The zone display PTF-ZDISP can be supplied with the following options:
sound SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.
LTOUCH: Confirmation through lightly touching the lamp with the finger. When using LTouch, a second button is available.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-DOWN: The sensor installed below the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-UP: The sensor installed above the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
INPUT: External input for connecting up switches and light barriers, for instance.

PTF-EP-2

Pick-by-Light module with E-Paper-Display
QRS-UP
QRS-DOWN

H 50 x W 145 mm
Electronic display equipped with EP graphic display and Dual LED (2×7 colours).
Particularly suited for displaying additional information on several lines in varying font sizes. For instance, an article number or brief description can also be displayed along with the pick quantity.

Display with Sensor for contact-free confirmation:
Optional also with Quick Reply Sensor (QRS) for contact-free confirmation.
The calibratable sensor replaceds the mechanical confirmation button. Confirmation is made by the grasping movement.
Maximum sensor detection range: approx. 20 cm
Two models are available: Sensor directed upwards (fig. 2: QRS-UP) or sensor directed downwards (fig. 3: QRS-DOWN).

Options The shelf display PTF-OL-1 can be supplied with the following options:
sound SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.
LTOUCH: Confirmation through lightly touching the lamp with the finger. When using LTouch, a second button is available.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-UP: The sensor installed above the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
contact-free confirmation with a sensor-feature - pick-by-light QRS-DOWN: The sensor installed below the display recognises movement and is used for contact-free confirmation.
INPUT: External input for connecting up switches and light barriers, for instance.
LED-POINTER: Spotlight for illumination of individual removal or storage compartments e.g. sorting shelves.
Icon TOF sensor module TOF: Distance sensor for automatic level detection.

PTF-PNL-1

Large Display Panel
Interface unit for linking up a screen via HDMI

PTF-PNL-1 is a handy alternative to the visualization of system or zone information in a pick-by-light system, without any investment and implementation of additional PCs.
PTF-PNL-1 was developed as an interface to a monitor (to be bought separately) used for showing the status of a pick-by-light system, for instance, or for displaying information at picking stations.

The following can be displayed:
• text, figures and lines in various font styles, colours and sizes
• graphics saved by the user (e.g. PNG and JPG)

PTF-PNL-1 can be seamlessly integrated into the PTF communication infrastructure and can be controlled like other PTF system components.

Dimensions: H 46 x W 165 x D 200 mm
Voltage supply: 85 – 265 VAC / 47-63 Hz
Connections: HDMI, Ethernet Interface RJ45


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Displays with intervention sensor

PTF-SENTINEL

Pick-by-Light with intervention sensor prevents picking errors Sentinel intervention sensor (on PTF-3N-4)
3 D graphic of new pick-by-light intervention sensor to prevent incorrect interventions Invisible laser beam for intervention monitoring

PTF-Sentinel
H 80 x W 34,5  mm

Sentinel Intervention sensor of the latest generation for withdrawal monitoring in the storage compartment.
Latest sensor technology enables reliable detection and signaling of a withdrawal or deposit to avoid incorrect interventions.
» to article

Special feature:
With the Sentinel option, incorrect picks can be signaled optically or acoustically.
PTF-Sentinel also has a countdown function that shows the number of interventions on the display and can be used for reliable detection of picking processes.
Sensitivity and detection range of the Sentinel can be configured individually and highly flexible.

Integration of the new Sentinel option possible in almost all pick-by-light modules.

Possible application e.g. in assembly preparation or parts supply for
> intervention monitoring of incorrect interventions or
> automatic, contact free acknowledgement of released removal/storage.

» to video
» download product flyer


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Shelf displays with LED pointer for container illumination

LED POINTER

container illumination with pick by light LED pointer module LED Pointer module

LED POINTER
H 14 x W 48 x D 12 mm

The LED Pointer is a new shelf display option for additional compartment illumination.
An LED spot light additionally illuminates the shelf or removal compartment.
» Link to the article

The spot can either turn on simultaneously with the eye-catching lamp, flash or alternate with the eye-catching lamp.
» click here to see the video

The new LED pointer solution is mounted directly to the PTF shelf display and thus complements the eye-catching lamp by even clearer identification of the removal compartment.
With few exceptions the LED pointer option is available for almost all PTF shelf displays.

Options The LED pointer option is available for almost all PTF shelf displays with few exceptions.
LED-POINTER: Spotlight for illumination of individual removal or storage compartments e.g. sorting shelves.

Special modules

PTF-I/O-1

Special module PTF-IO-1 for connecting peripheral devices to a pick-by-light system

H 50 x B 85 mm
Special module with 4 inputs/outputs
24V technology
Enables peripheral devices such as status displays, light barriers, switches, SPS and so much more to be connected up to the PTF system.

Options The module PTF-I/O-1 can be supplied with the following option:
INPUT: External input for connecting up switches and light barriers, for instance.

PTF-PERIF

The Perif module serves as a connection unit for peripheral devices in a pick-by-light system

H 50 x B 85 mm
The Perif module serves as a simple connection unit for peripheral devices such as scanners in a pick-by-light system.
2x USB and 1x RS232 interface.


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Displays for spare purposes with existing solutions

PTF-L-1

Pick-by-Light Fachanzeige mit Blickfangleuchte und Quittiertaste

H 50 x W 70 mm
For picks always requiring the quantity one or in combination with quantity displays for B or C items.
This electronic display has been replaced by the new PTF-L-6 module.

Options
sound SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.

PTF-L-3

Pick-by-Light Fachanzeige mit Blickfangleuchte

H 50 x W 43 mm
For applications without quantity display, or in combination with quantity displays for B or C items.
This module has been replaced by the new PTF-L-7 module.


PTF-L-4

Pick-by-Light Fachanzeige

H 50 x W 35 mm
For picks always requiring the quantity one and with very small warehouse compartment dimensions.
This electronic display has been replaced by the new PTF-L-7 module.


PTF-4N-2

Pick-by-Light Display mit Mengenanzeige

H 50 x W 170 mm
Light module with four-digit quantity display.
Suitable for applications where the quantity to be picked has to be read from a distance.

The module PTF-4N-2 is replaced by the latest generation PTF-4N-4.

Options The shelf display PTF-4N-2 can be supplied with the following option:
SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.

PTF-4N-3

vertical pick-by-light module with four-digit quantity display

H 110 x W 50 mm
Vertical light modul with 4-digit quantity display.
Thanks to its design for vertical mounting it is suitable for pallet racks.

Options
SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.

PTF-3N-2

Vertical pick-by-light module

H 110 x W 50 mm
Vertical light modul with three-digit quantity display.
Thanks to its design for vertical mounting it is suitable for pallet racks.

Note: PTF-3N-2 is replaced by the new PTF-3N-5 module.

Options
sound SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.

PTF-12A-1

Pick-by-Light mit großem Anzeige-Display

H 50 x W 256 mm
Light module with twelve-digit text or quantity display.
Suitable for user guidance at picking zones or to display additional information.
The module PTF-12A-1 has been replaced by the latest generation PTF-12M-1.

Options
SOUND: Acoustic signal transmitter for specific procedures or as a signal to attract attention.

PTF-L-5

pick to light module with intervention sensor

Shef Displays with sensor for intervention monitoring

H 80 x W 105 mm
Shelf Display “PickTerm Sentinel” with intervention sensor.
Enables the intervention to be monitored directly at the shelf without requiring additional sensor technology.
The sensor sensitivity and the monitoring area are configurable.

PTF-L-5 has been replaced by the latest generation PTF-Sentinel.


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