Warehouse Control Systems

BMH Controls is a leading provider of Warehouse Controls Systems (WCS) and automation in the manufacturing environment. All of our solutions are based on an open source code architecture that can use either PLC or PC based controls. Our 3D graphical human machine interfaces provide easy to use, real time feedback and diagnostics on the health of your system to ensure maximum operational performance. With our Event Director™ we can provide alerts via email or cell
phone on critical systemic or operational issues. Our Warehouse Control Systems
(WCS) are designed to interface to leading ERP and WMS providers. Read more
information on our BMH Controls services.

STANDARD CONTROLS PRODUCTS

ExactaSort™
Controls software to manage high speed merging, gapping, and sortation on a wide variety of sortation technologies. Exacta Sort™ sortation software is designed to maximize sorting to multiple divert locations. Exacta Sort™ can be used in a variety of high speed sortation technologies such as shoe sorters, pushers, cross-belts, tilt trays, etc. Exacta Sort™ provides real time sortation statistics by divert lane with operator productivity.

Event Director™
Event Director™ is designed to produce customized alerts that can be emailed or call a cell phone based on systemic or operational parameters. This ensures that the right people can respond quickly to ever changing system parameters.

ExactaManager™
ExactaManager is a real time digital dashboard showing customized performance parameters.

Remote Diagnostics
Any system fault is immediately logged to the fault history and alerts are generated based on the severity of the alarm. The logged diagnostics provide for longer term trend analysis of system performance often overlooked in day to day operations.

Integrated web video
BMH Controls offers integrated video with cameras that record up to 24 hours of activity in key system areas. Monitoring provides quality images and streaming video to keep a close eye on your operation and systems. Web based monitoring can also be used internally for marketing technical capabilities of distribution centers.

Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) are the main interface between the operator and the control system. BMH Controls offer world-class Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) with easy to use color coded diagnostics. Our HMIs provide real time statistics, graphical 3D views, and extended flexibility with remote locations.

AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION

Conveyor and Sortation Systems
BMH Controls Automated Order Routing (AOR) interfaces our automated conveyor systems controls to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other host systems to smartly route and sort products to designated zones. Our conveyor and sortation systems provide maximum operational flexibility with features that include:

• Priority Routing
• Zone Preferencing
• Divert Confirmation

AS/RS
Our AS/RS Control Module provides a non proprietary and easily maintainable architecture for your Automated Storage and Retrieval System. The architecture is flexible enough to be utilized on a wide variety of existing or new equipment. The extensive standard AS/RS Control features include:

• Inventory Control
• Storage Zoning and Slotting
• Hot Pick
• Order/Inventory Consolidation

Robotic Technologies
The BMH Controls team provides robotic material handling control systems with excellent integration of robotics in a wide variety of applications from automated palletization to manufacturing processes. We serve as a single source for your Robotic Projects to include Robotic Design/Specification, End of Arm Tooling, and System Integration.

RFID Scanners and Printers
Monitoring devices utilizing RFID technology provide real time feedback without the barcode quality and line of sight issues typical in laser scanner applications. RFID encoders and scanners allow complete visibility to system status for priority routing, staffing levels, field conditions, etc. RFID encoders and applicators can be integrated within label printing applications or as standalone equipment to provide RFID flexibility based on customer demands. Other monitoring devices
that the BMH Controls team utilizes in our control systems include:

• Photoeyes
• Scanners
• Proximity Sensors
• Optical Sensors

Inline Scales
Our controls allow for seamless integration of inline or static weighing equipment. The inline scales are used in a wide variety of applications such as:

• Dynamic Manifesting
• Weigh Checking
• Quality Control
• Weigh Counting

Camera Scanners and Vision Systems
Camera scanners and vision systems are used for product positioning in robotic applications, automatic identification, and Quality Control (QC). The BMH Controls team uses the most advanced vision systems which operate in a wide variety of applications including:

• Standard Bar Codes
• 2D Bar Codes
• OCR
• Image Matching Capabilities

Label Applicators
The BMH Controls team provides systems that implement many value added services including:

• Pack & Label Applications
• Kitting Applications
• Inspection Applications
• RFID Encoding

Pick To Light (PTL)
Pick To Light (PTL) networked devices guide operators via lights and local displays to provide quick, hands free, and accurate control. The Warehouse Management System (WMS) is updated immediately following the operators transaction to track your order status in real time.

Vertical Lifts
BMH Controls integrate vertical lifts and spirals seamlessly. These provide for maximum use of floor space for applications which include:

• Mezzanines
• Multi Level Pick Modules
• Overhead Conveyor and Delivery Systems

Carousels
BMH offers world class human machine interfaces (HMIs) which will make carousel operations easy while delivering the highest levels of quality. Our control systems can optimize:

• Carousel Performance
• Inventory Control
• Increase Picking Speed & Accuracy  

Packaging Equipment
BMH controls also offer complete packaging integration services. Our systems are designed to controlling your packaging operations under a single easy to use architecture with a centralized feedback and control interface. Our packaging experience includes:

• Case Erectors
• Void Fill
• Baggers
• Case Sealers/Adhesives
• Product/Case Encoding
• Vibratory Conveyors
• Food Grade Applications

Automated Feeders
Automated feeders are used to dispense a wide variety of higher moving products with the highest degree of accuracy and productivity. BMH controls offer a single point control and interface for feeding applications which include:

• Centrifugal Bowl Feeders
• Vibratory Feeders
• Stack/Sheet Feeders
• Automatic ID/Inspection
• Product Labeling/Customization

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