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Up to 10kg

Cylindrical load-compatible

High-speed 100m/min-compatible

Piece Assorting System Series

Digital Assort System

PAS is much more than just a sorting conveyor. It's a cutting-edge sorting system that responds to

your company's ideas and is as easy to use as any traditional tool.

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System Overview

Installation benefit ❶

Distribution Centers

Auto-Sorter mini

DeliveryShipping area

Application pattern

Workflow

Receipt and storage area

Storage distribution center (DC)

Distribution center within production outpost/product center

Transit distribution center (TC)

Returns processing center

Headquarters

Installation benefit ❷

❶

❷

❸

❶❷❸❹❺❻

Receive sorting instruction data (general management PC)

Execute a batch start (general management PC)

Execute conveyor activation (Feeding PC)

Insert products (data entry: barcode reader)

Auto sort (Auto-Sorter mini chute)

Pack sorted items in box

Operational flow

Sortingarea

Feedingarea

Information control system

User range

Selected options

Order totalTo shipping area sorted by delivery address

Slide shoe sorting and transfer machine

Packaging

Products sorted by each delivery address

Purchase order

Retail store (POS data)

Retail store (POS data)

Mass retailerssorted by section

(floor, sales area, etc.)

Master PC WorkstationCore LAN

Switchboard

Public line

HUB

Network connection via TCP/IP (optional)

Internal distribution system for items other than small objects (case picking, etc.)

UPS:Uninterruptible power supply

HUB: LAN line connecting device

Operational flow

Order picking

Sorting by client

Packaging

Return tomanufacturer Disposal

Shipping

Insert into PAS (data input via barcode)

Categorize items/check stockInsert into PAS (data input via barcode)

Distribution processing

Recycling

(combined picking by item)

Receive returned product(unpacking/visual inspection)

Transfer center-typereceipt of goods(unpacking/visual inspection)

※Please install our general 　management PC 　in a nearby location.

※If you do not plan to use a network connection, our software will be delivered via USB.

(Shipping data other than piece data)

Modem (optional)

Label printer (optional)

FeedingPC 1 (color touch　　 panel)

Automatic barcode reader (optional)

Image scanner automatic input system (optional)

Barcodereader 1

Barcodereader 2


Compressor/air dryer

Standard sloped chute

General management PCServerHUBPrinterUninterruptible power supply (UPS)

Barcode readerFeeding PC

Control panel

General management PC

Control panel

For remote maintenance Laser printerFor printing lists of missing items, etc.

Rejects

Sorting conveyor + feeding conveyor + chute unit managed by information control system

●Sorting (batch order picking) 　by client upon shipping●Sorting by batch 　after combined picking

●Sorting by office 　upon shipping/　sorting (batch order picking) by client

●Quantity inspection 　when making returns　＋●Sorting by item

●Quantity inspection 　when making returns　＋●Sorting by item/　category

●Quantity inspection upon receipt　　　　＋●Sorting (batch order picking) by client

The ultimate tool for increasing labor efficiency,

that is the core concept of

Your tool for increasing labor efficiency

High-precision, low-stress

［1］Quantity counting work is where human error manifests itself most, undermining the strict delivery accuracy that customers demand now more than ever. Letting PAS take over quantity counting tasks not only relieves stress on workers, but also reduces the delivery error rate to almost zero.

Boosting manufacturing power through team play

Your tool for increasing labor efficiency ［2］Today, there is an increasing demand for deliveries by section, and the majority of time taken in conven-tional picking is spent on labor. PAS enables team play, where each worker has an individual role instead of repeating tasks done by other workers. This means that productivity increases even with the same number of workers, allowing work to proceed unhindered by focusing on sections and maintaining a high level of delivery service.

Simple, foolproof operation

Your tool for increasing labor efficiency ［3］Increasing the level of delivery service drives up costs, and cutting costs drives down the level of service. PAS is a sensible solution to this dilemma. That's because it was designed as a tool, allowing anyone to use it without ever making a mistake – there's no need for a dedicated operator.

Utilizes individual product management data

Your tool for increasing labor efficiency ［4］PAS surpasses the questionable reliability of vague aggregate data, eliminating errors in quantity checks, sorting by store and by item category. Also, unlike a fully automatic machine, PAS does involve handling work, meaning that product abnormalities (broken goods, etc.) can be easily singled out.

Your tool for increasing labor efficiency ［5］

Compatible with a wide variety of product shapes

Because PAS can transfer products with a variety of shapes and sizes, you can continue using it even if your company's product line changes after installa-tion.

Accurate deliveriesAn error rate of [less than 1/100,000] is possible.Enables [by-section delivery], dividing one store into several sections.

Has the effect of [doubling labor efficiency compared to work by hand].

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Returns (receiving)Enables [zero mistakes in inspections and binning].Achieves [automatic creation of returns data] sorted by store.

Has the effect of [doubling labor efficiency compared to work by hand].

Binning

CASE WORKS CASE WORKS

Household goods and clothing distribution center (DC)

CASE 1

Video software [VHS/DVD/CD] distribution center (DC)

CASE 2

Clothing distribution center (DC)

CASE 3

Processed food distribution center (DC)

CASE 4

The delivery examples presented here differ from standard PAS specifications.They serve as an introduction to PAS application.A heartfelt thanks to all the companies involved that contributed their experiences and valuable opinions.

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Household goods and baby supplies distribution center (DC)

CASE 7

Mail and small parcel depot center (TC)

CASE 8

Office electronics and camera supplies distribution center (TC)

CASE 6


Paper products distribution center (DC)

CASE 5

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Foodstuff chilled distribution center (TC)

CASE 9

Confectionary and foodstuff distribution center (DC)

CASE 10

Shoes distribution center (TC)

CASE 11The delivery examples presented here differ from standard PAS specifications.They serve as an introduction to PAS application.A heartfelt thanks to all the companies involved that contributed their experiences and valuable opinions.

Home and office electronics supplies distribution center (DC)

CASE 12Robot auto-feeding system

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Frozen food distribution center (DC)

CASE 14

Health care product distribution center (DC)

CASE 15

Cosmetics distribution center (DC)

CASE 16


Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals distribution center (DC)

CASE 13High-speed

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Clothing processing and distribution center (DC&TC)

CASE 17

Processed food distribution center (DC)

CASE 18

Household goods recycling center (returns received)

CASE 19

Mail-order fancy goods distribution center (DC)

CASE 20

*Ultra-thin (film) product-compatible custom specifications


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Automobile-related product distribution center (DC)

CASE 21

Book return and recycling center (book returns received)

CASE 22

Mobile phone-related product distribution center (DC)

CASE 23

Pharmaceuticals distribution center (DC)

CASE 24


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Sports product distribution center (DC)

CASE 25

DIY goods distribution center (DC)

CASE 26

Parcel chilled distribution center (TC)

CASE 27

Household appliance distribution center (DC)

CASE 28


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Shoes distribution center (TC)

CASE 29


CASE 31

Foodstuff chilled distribution center (DC&TC)

CASE 32

Mail-order goods distribution center (DC&TC)

CASE 30

Low-temperature environment (-28℃) compatible

RFID automatic input system


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CASE 33Clothing distribution center (DC&TC)

Clothing and small objects distribution center (DC)

CASE 34

Books and magazines distribution center (DC&TC)

CASE 35


CASE 36


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Foodstuff chilled distribution center (DC&TC)

CASE 37

Clothing distribution center (DC&TC)

CASE 40Pharmaceuticals and clothing distribution center (DC)

CASE 38


Sports product distribution center (DC)

CASE 39

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Cosmetics/household goods distribution center (DC&TC)

CASE 41

Clothing distribution center (DC&TC)

CASE 44

Foodstuffs/beverages distribution center (DC&TC)

CASE 43


High-speed

Foodstuffs/beverages distribution center (TC)

CASE 42High-speed

High-speed

RFID automatic input system

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Before installation

Single picking (cart) according to list Patch picking (cart) according to listBasic order picking

All items inspected

N/A N/A

Automatic quantity inspection

Picking

Inspection

Packaging Packaging

Distribution processing Distribution processing

Avg. 350 pieces/man-hour

Avg. 6 stores/man-hour Avg. 6 stores/man-hour

Avg. 1500 pieces/man-hour

Avg. 800 pieces/man-hour Avg. 4000 pieces/man-hour

Picking

Batch order picking according to PAS

Batch order picking

Installation benefit data

Cost benefit data

Greatly improved delivery accuracy

Practical by-section delivery

Greatly reduced number of workers

Cost reduction

Cost increase

Cost increaseCost reduction

Results

cost reduction

Labor cost of 9 part-time employees

Equipment amortization

85 stores

Amount of capital investment42,000,000 yen

16,335,000 yen/year

9,763,000 yen/year

=6,572,000 yen/year

547,670 yen/month

19 employees 10 employees

85 stores＋13 Section

After installation

*Workspace of the client introduced in CASE1 on page 3.

Requests from clients...

Basic data before installation

□Many similar items; Easy to make mistakes□Many seasonal goods and bin location 　　　　　　　 changes make things difficult

*50 lightweight bins (10 days' worth)

■Work time schedule

Basic order picking

Automatic sorting according to PAS (2 batch)

Combined picking by item

When basic order picking is used according to cart list

5.5 hours with 19 employees

■Work time schedule

*As for packaging, there is an increase of plus 13 sections, and working hours are increased proportionally.

When batch order picking using PAS is employed

5.5 hours with 10 employees

InspectionPackaging

Packaging

（0.5h）19employees （0.5h）10employees

（0.5h）10employees


（0.5h）16employees（0.5h）19employees





（4.0h）5employees（4.0h）

3employees

Number of items

Number of shipments per day (pieces)

Number of clients (stores)

550 items

85 stores

Employees (part-time)19 employees

Storage space (inventory volume)250m2

Inspection and packaging space

Delivery accuracy

By-section deliveryDilemma of increasing costs

approx.

60m2

Avg. 18000 pieces

Delivery accuracy

Practical by-section delivery service

Less than

The reason why the delivery error rate does not become zero is because of defective barcodes (erroneous tags, dirty barcodes, etc.) and accidents during transportation.

●Calculation conditions　1,100 yen/hour, 5.5 hours/day, 　300 days/year (Kanto region)

※7-year lease contract●Calculation conditions　Depreciation (investment×1/7 years)　Fixed assets tax (investment×0.6×0.014)　Fire insurance (investment×0.6×0.002)　Repairs (investment×3%)　Interest (investment×0.6×0.05)　Utilities (investment×2%)

Installation benefits (introduction of delivery verification data)

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PAS is equipped with an information control system, replete with its own operating software.Since the sorting system is intelligent, both work and information are fully managed with this system alone.It is everything you need in a compact, all-in-one package.

Feeding conveyor

New slim control panel (Feeding PC)

Ultra-small/thin item compatible

Slide sorting: Gentle to cargo

CargoMin. Max.

Capable of transferring a wide range of pieces


Slew chute with tail cover

Sloped chute with two tier accumulator (custom type 2)

Sloped chute with accumulator (custom type 1)

Driven wheel roller conveyor chute (custom type 4)

Sloped roller conveyor chute (custom type 5)

Sloped roller conveyor mini chute (custom type 6)

Sloped chute with accumulator & stopper (custom type 3)

Sorting abnormality detection unit

Area sensor

※Shoes have excellent durability, and are made out of flexible 　 resin that is gentle on cargo such as pharmaceuticals.

※Effective when switching batches or performing case cuts.

※Unlike sloped chutes, the rollers are 　motor-driven.


Operation is controlled using the easy-push, high-visibility color touch panel.Various data can be checked in real time.

The standard chute is a sloped chute, but custom designs can be made according to the shape of the cargo.

In the feeding area, cargo is detected by the area sensor, and sent smoothly and reliably to the sorting and transfer section via connectivity with the tracking conveyor.

This device detects malfunctions such as when cargo gets caught on the shoe.As a result, sorting errors are prevented before they can occur, bringing the error rate infinitely closer to zero.

As this method involves smoothly sliding a triangular shoe, and sorting by pushing cargo toward its target station, objects are gently sorted without any risk of damage.

High-level sorting abilityHigh-performance sorting boasting a maximum of 7000 items per hour (machine capacity) can be demonstrated under the following conditions: a transfer speed of 70m/minute and a cargo length of 230mm.

Conveyor: Economic and quietUses the Auto-Sorter mini, the industry's smallest slide shoe sorting conveyor.①A high performance system can be installed

for a relatively low cost.②Energy-saving of approx. 30% compared to

conventional machines can be achieved thanks to the new design of simple running bearings.③Compact installation space.④Simplified installation and relocation.⑤Low noise (68dB at transfer speed

70m/minute [measured from center section]).

With the newly developed micro shoe (shoe pitch of 50.8mm), objects from the size of a business card to a small carton case can be sorted.

※For inquiries about transferring circular, cylindrical, or unstructured objects, 　objects wrapped in preservative wrapping, or difficult to slide objects, please feel free to contact us.

55mm 55mm 250mm

Thickness 1mm

Transfer direction

Piece Assorting System

User range

Selected options


Switchboard

Public line

HUB





※If you do not plan to use a network connection, our software will be delivered via USB.

Modem (optional)





Barcodereader 1

Barcodereader 2



Control panel

For remote maintenanceLaser printerFor printing lists of missing items, etc.

Sortingarea

Feedingarea


General management PCHUBPrinterUninterruptible power supply (UPS)


Control panel

Auto-Sorter mini ASS

※Items that are susceptible to wind pressure cannot be processed.

〈Slide shoe type〉 Piece sorter

040 type standard specificationsOperational performance

Approx. 4000 to 5000 items/hour (machine capacity: max. 7000 items/hour)※Changes according to various conditions (cargo ease of handling, input method, etc.)

System value 40 million yen and up (installation and shipping costs included)※Consumption tax charged separately.

Paintwork color Ivory / light gray

Min.　 W 55 × L 55×H1mm 　- kg※These values are only a guide and the actual cargo will require verification.

Transferable size/weight Max.　W350 × L500×H250mm　5kg

Installation space Approx. 150m2

Length Approx. 30m

Output stations 50 (maximum of 208: optional)※"Stations" are sorting gates for cargo.

Feeding stations 2 (maximum of 4: optional)

030 W285mm×L400mm025 W200mm×L300mm

035 W320mm×L450mm040 W350mm×L500mm045 W380mm×L550mm050 W415mm×L600mm060 W495mm×L700mm

Nominal width

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AC200V（50Hz／60Hz）


Air pressure

Air consumed

Supply method

5kgf/cm2G or higher

2.3ℓ/min.

Dry air

※The compressor and air dryer are included in the system value.

3 phases

Single phase

Storage：

Storage：

16.5kVA

2kVA

■Power

■Feeding station (040 type)

■Standard drawing (040 type) Units: mm

■Cross-section view Units: mm

■Feeding conveyor (040 type)

■Sensors ■Other

■Sorting conveyor (040 type)

■Chute

Standard color

Feeding station 2 object detection


Feeding conveyor

Compressor

Chutes 1 to 50

No.1 is a reject chute

Storage box (optional)

Storage box installation stand

Chute

Induction conveyor

Detection between objects

Sorter Control panel

Barcode reader

Feeding PC

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W80

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L700

Figure number Name

Figure number Name Figure number Name

Figure number Name

Figure number Name Pattern display

Basic code

ASSASOS S（Single side）

W（Both sides）Output stations

050

208

Sorting directionformat

Nominal width Length (m) *Max. 65m

Dimensions (mm) Units Notes

Basic code Length (mm) Height (mm) Effective width (mm) Electric motor Speed Number sorted Units

Exterior dimensions (quantity)Notes

Feeding conveyor 3000 800 380 0.4kW 1unit

Tracking conveyor 2410 865～1170 380 0.4kW 1unitInduction conveyor 710 865～1170 380 0.4kW 1unit

310

365

415

465

36.5m/minute（7,000）39.7m/minute（6,500）41.5m/minute（6,000）42.7m/minute（5,500）Approx. 70m/minuteApprox. 70m/minute

PH separation: light emitter/receiver

PH contact ON upon light reception

Work table

Auto-Sorter mini


Purchase order/label case (optional)

W450×L（762×25=19050）×H350 2unit

Slew chute Tail cover equippedW500×L300 1unitChute (plate steel slope type) No.1 is for rejectsW600×L500 50unit

ASS 21290 1170 420 1.5kW、2.2kW、3.7kW Approx. 70m/minute L/R sorting 50 1unit

W800×L700×H830（2unit）

Laser scanner

Color touch panel/emergency stop button included



Detection between objects

Barcode reader (BCR)

Feeding PC (control section)

Length (mm) Height (mm) Belt width (mm) Electric motor Speed (machine capacity: items/hour) QuantityMarker pitch (mm)

L700800 500 610

Work table

PC

Tracking conveyor

■Air

■Electric control specifications

Sorting performance input via cylinder sensors

Feeding stations: 2 (maximum of 4: optional)

Emergency stops: 7 (feeding stations: 2, sorter middle: 4, motor: 1)

Options 1 Options 2

●Fullness control　Input via fullness detection sensors　※The completion light blinks to display full status.●Display option 1: number remaining (3 digits)/completion light●Display option 2: 　store number (5 digits)/number remaining (3 digits)/completion light

●A powder coating (all gloss) finish.●Lead-free paint is used.※Actual color may vary slightly. Please feel free to request a color sample plate.Ivory Light gray

●Automatic barcode reader●Image scanner automatic input system

Output stations: 50 (maximum of 208: optional)※"Stations" are sorting gates for cargo.

Feeding performance is input via area sensors：　　　　　　　　　2 (maximum of 4: optional)

Chute destination sorting complete lights：　　　　　　　　　50 (maximum of 208: optional)Signal tower for confirming slew chute sorting/confirmation button (standard): 1

■Construction rangeDesignManufacturingPaintworkIn-company adjustmentOn-site installation work

On-site adjustmentTransportation and heavy machineryOperator training

■Outside of construction rangeFoundation workBuilding-related construction (floors/walls, etc.)Electricity for construction, water, restrooms, material stock yardSpare parts - 1 setTest run cargoTest run electricity (Please supply at no cost)Other items not included within construction range breakdownPrimary electric wiring construction (Please install wiring up to our control panel.)Primary pneumatic piping construction

27260

21290 560

Chute pitch 762P×24=18288Max1600

Max3100 2410

1500 610 1800

800

800

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1150

400

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350

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700700 500

7.5°

30°

1030

2460

450

1738

696

1877.5

Options

Special orders (custom)

Standard specifications


Nominal width

025

030

035

040

045

050

060

609.6

660.4

711.2

762

812.8

863.6

965.2

W200

W285

W320

W350

W380

W415

W495

L300

L400

L450

L500

L550

L600

L700

（mm）

×××××××

Min. chute pitch Max. cargo width W × Max. cargo length LApprox. 4000 to 5000 items/hour (machine capacity: max. 7000 items/hour)※Changes according to various conditions (cargo ease of handling, input method, etc.)



Min.　 W 55 × L 55×H1mm 　- kg※These values are only a guide and the actual cargo will require verification.

Transferable size/weight

Max.　W350 × L500×H250mm　5kg


Length Approx. 30m



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Batch feeding suggestions

Greatly increased processing capacity!

Foodstuff chilled distribution center

Parcel chilled distribution center

■Batch feeding compatible-software (optional)

※Motor-driven roller conveyor chute (custom)

Benefit

Up to 10kg Supports up to 10kg, making it ideal for batch feeding.

※Users are asked to 　provide their own 　telephone line.

55mm 55mm

030 W285mm×L400mm025 W200mm×L300mm


※If transferring trays, a motor-driven 　wheel roller conveyor chute (custom) 　is used.

Alpha

New slim control panel (Feeding PC)Operation is controlled using the easy-push, high-visibility color touch panel.Various data can be checked in real time.

Area sensorIn the feeding area, cargo is detected by the area sensor, and sent smoothly and reliably to the sorting and transfer section via connectivity with the tracking conveyor.

Ultra-small/thin item compatible

※Shoes have excellent durability, and are 　made out of flexible resin that is gentle on cargo such as pharmaceuticals.

With the newly developed micro shoe (shoe pitch of 50.8mm), objects from the size of a business card to a small carton case can be sorted.

Sorting abnormality detection unitThis device detects malfunctions such as when cargo gets caught on the shoe.As a result, sorting errors are prevented before they can occur, bringing the error rate infinitely closer to zero.

Sloped chute with accumulator (custom type 1)※Various types from sloped roller conveyor 　and motor-driven roller chutes are available 　for selection.

When feeding products, items of the same product are bundled together in a batch of an arbitrarily chosen number, which is placed on a single tray fed in as a [tray unit]. This makes it possible to drastically increase processing quantity per hour. For example, if 3 items are placed on a single tray and 5000 trays are fed in an hour, the quantity processed would be 15000, or simply triple that of piece unit feeding. However, we do not currently have equipment capable of detecting errors caused when workers place items on the trays.

1) When product barcodes are scanned at feeding stations, screen ① is displayed. Normally, products are fed in as-is.

2） When the "batch select" button is pressed on screen ①, the screen changes to batch select screen ②. On this screen, possible batch numbers "3" and "2" are displayed. *These numbers can also be changed. (Numbers between 2 and 999 are possible.)

3） When "2" is selected on screen ② and the "confirm" button is pressed, the screen changes to screen ③. On this screen, it is indicated that tray units can be fed 16 times with batch number: 2. If at any point you decide to change the batch number, you can press the "batch select" button on screen ③ to return to batch select screen ②. After 16 tray units have been fed, you will automatically be returned to screen ①.

Screen① Screen③

Screen②

Piece Assorting SystemUser range

Selected options


Switchboard

Public line

HUB





※If you do not plan to use a network connection, 　our software will be delivered via USB.

Modem (optional)





Barcodereader 1

Barcodereader 2



Control panel


Cargo

Min.

Max.

Thickness 1mm

Nominal width

Transfer

direction


Sloped chute with accumulator


Control panel


Sortingarea

Feedingarea




Paintwork colorEnhancement specifications

Ivory / light grayShoe press component enhancementShoe pin enhancementChain running roller enhancementChain running bearings enhancement

Min.　 W 55 × L 55×H1mm 　 - kg※These values are only a guide and the actual cargo will require verification.


Max.　W350 × L500×H250mm　10kgInstallation space Approx. 150m2

Length Approx. 30m



Slide sorting: Gentle to cargoAs this method involves smoothly sliding a triangular shoe, and sorting by pushing cargo toward its target station, objects are gently sorted without any risk of damage.

High-level sorting abilityHigh-performance sorting boasting a maximum of 6,000 items per hour (machine capacity) can be demonstrated under the following conditions: a transfer speed of 60m/minute and a cargo length of 230mm.

Conveyor: EconomicUses the Auto-Sorter mini, the industry's smallest slide shoe sorting conveyor. As such,①A high performance system can be installed


conventional machines can be achieved thanks to the new design of simple running bearings.③Compact installation space.④Simplified installation and relocation.

Batch feeding tray


When a product is fed into PAS, it becomes a [piece unit] or a [bowl/case unit]. PAS Iα with its enhanced specifications can support up to 10kg, enabling batch feeding of heavy piece items such as liquids.Batch feeding is a system in which a new sorting unit called [optional batch quantity unit] can be set at will.Higher efficiency is achieved by placing items of the same product onto a tray so that multiple items can be fed at once.

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Feedingarea

Sortingarea


Control panel

Barcode reader

Feeding PC

Standard chute unit

New slim control panel (Feeding PC)Operation is controlled using the easy-push, high-visibility color touch panel.Various data can be checked in real time.

Ultra-small/thin item compatibleWith the newly developed micro shoe (shoe pitch of 50.8mm), objects from the size of a business card to a small carton case can be sorted.

Standard belt conveyor chute with accumulator

Slew chute with tail cover

Cylindrical loads roll around on chutes, which can lead to damage. In order to prevent rolling, as standard we use belt conveyor chutes that stabilize and pull in cargo. In addition, they can be custom-made according to the shape of your cargo.

※The pulling-in power of the belt conveyor is kept low for safety purposes.

Belt conveyor chute with accumulator & stopper (custom type 7)※Effective when switching batches or performing case cuts.

Cylindrical load-compatible〈Slide shoe type〉Piece sorter


High-level sorting abilityHigh-performance sorting boasting a maximum of 7200 items per hour (machine capacity) can be demonstrated under the following conditions: a transfer speed of 75m/minute and a cargo length of 335mm.Conveyor: Economic and quietUses the Auto-Sorter mini, the industry's smallest slide shoe sorting conveyor.①A high performance system can be installed


conventional machines can be achieved thanks to the new design of simple running bearings.③Compact installation space.④Simplified installation and relocation.⑤Low noise (68dB at transfer speed

70m/minute [measured from center section]).

Cargo55mm

55～285mm

55mm250mmCapable of

transferring cylindrical loads of between φ20mm and φ150mm.

PAS is equipped with an information control system, replete with its own operating software. Since the sorting system is intelligent, both work and information are fully managed with this system alone. It is everything you need in a compact, all-in-one package.





Min.　W 55×L 55×H1mm　- kg　　　（φ20×L 55mm）※These values are only a guide and the actual cargo will require verification.


Max.　W285×L335×H250mm　5kg　　　（φ150×L335mm）※Max. cargo length can be changed. Please contact us for details.


Length Approx. 30m



Cylindrical load-compatible feeding conveyor

Rolling prevention guide

※Cylindrical loads are placed on the "rolling prevention guide" on the center of the conveyor.

※Max. cargo length can be changed. 　Please contact us for details.


Thickness 1mm

030 W285mm×L335mm025 W200mm×L285mm


Cylindrical load-compatiblePiece Assorting System

User range

Selected options


Switchboard

Public line

HUB






Modem (optional)





Barcodereader 1

Barcodereader 2


Barcodereader 3



Control panel





Sorting abnormality detection unit

Area sensorIn the feeding area, cargo is detected by the area sensor, and sent smoothly and reliably to the sorting and transfer section via connectivity with the tracking conveyor.

This device detects malfunctions such as when cargo gets caught on the shoe.As a result, sorting errors are prevented before they can occur, bringing the error rate infinitely closer to zero.

Auto-Sorter mini ASOSThe sorting and transfer surface features ridges to prevent cylindrical loads from rolling, so all cargo can be sorted accurately and reliably.

Min. Max.

Nominal width

Capable of transferring a wide range of pieces※For inquiries about transferring unstructured objects, objects wrapped in preservative wrapping, or slide-resistant objects, please feel free to contact us.

Transfer direction

Transfer

direction

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Max.　W285×L335×H250mm　5kg　　　（φ150×L335mm）


Length Approx. 30m



Nominal width

※The value for the ridge pitch is only a guide. Changing the ridge pitch changes the max. cargo length as well as the machine capacity.

025

030

035

040

045

050

060

558.8

609.6

660.4

711.2

762

812.8

863.6

W200

W285

W320

W350

W380

W415

W495

L285（Min.）

L335

L385

L435

L485

L535

L585（Max.）

（mm）

×××××××

Approx. ridge pitch Maximum cargo width W×maximum cargo length L

■Feeding conveyor (030 type)Figure number Name

Feeding conveyor 4500 870 290 0.4kW 1unit

Tracking conveyor 1410 864 290 0.4kW 1unit

Adjustment conveyor

Induction conveyor550

800

861

858

290

290

0.2kW

0.2kW

1unit

1unit

415

465

49.8m/minute（7,200）

52.8m/minute（6,810）

Approx. 75m/minute

Approx. 75m/minute

Approx. 75m/minute

Length (mm) Height (mm) Belt width (mm) Electric motor Speed (machine capacity: items/hour) QuantityMarker pitch (mm)

※The sorting pitch and ridge pitch change 　according to the marker pitch.

■Sorting conveyor (030 type)

Figure number Name Basic code Length (mm) Height (mm) Effective width (mm) Electric motor Speed UnitsNotesMarker pitch

415

465Approx.

70m/minute330 1unit85019138ASOS1.5kW、2.2kW、3.7kW※Selected according 　to cargo weight

609.6

660.4

660.4

660.4

Ridge pitch Sorting pitch

Auto-Sorter mini (cylindrical load-compatible)

Standard specifications



3 phases

Single phase

Storage：

Storage：

20kVA

2kVA

■Power

Air pressure

Air consumed

Supply method

5kgf/cm2G or higher

2.3ℓ/min.

Dry air

※The compressor and air dryer are included in the system value.

■Air

■Construction rangeDesignManufacturingPaintworkIn-company adjustmentOn-site installation work

On-site adjustmentTransportation and heavy machineryOperator training

■Outside of construction rangeFoundation workBuilding-related construction (floors, walls, etc.)Electricity for construction, water, restrooms, material stock yardSpare parts - 1 setTest run cargoTest run electricity (Please supply at no cost)Other items not included within construction range breakdownPrimary electric wiring construction (Please install wiring up to our control panel.)Primary pneumatic piping construction

■Feeding station (030 type)




Position detection 1

Position detection 2

Compressor

Chutes 1 to 50

SorterControl panel

Feeding conveyor

Work table

Feeding PC

PC

Adjustment conveyor

Tracking conveyor

L700 800 800 500L700 L700

Induction conveyor No.1 is a reject chute

Barcode reader

Effe

ctiv

e w

idth

: 330

W80

0

■Sensors ■OtherFigure number Name Figure number Name Exterior dimensions (quantity)Notes

PH separation: light emitter/receiver

PH contact ON upon light reception

Work table W800×L700×H830（3unit）

Laser scanner

Color touch panel/emergency stop button included




Detection between objects 1

Detection between objects 2

Barcode reader (BCR)

Feeding PC (control section)

Chute pitch　660.4P×24=15850

553

1973

26251

19138

6501410Max4600Max1600 1500 1500 800610

850

■Standard drawing (030 type) Units: mm

4511

3811350 350

450 85

0

6111600 1600


■Cross-section view Units: mm

Options 1 Options 2

■Electric control specifications

Sorting performance input via cylinder sensors: 50

Feeding stations: 3 (maximum of 4: optional)

Emergency stops: 8 (feeding stations: 3, sorter middle: 4, motor: 1)

Fullness controlInput via fullness detection sensors: 50 (maximum of 208: optional)※The completion light blinks to display full status.

●Transparent body detection sensor 　(sensor for detecting transparent bodies such as PET bottles)　※In case of objects with transparent bodies, 　　the smallest cargo becomes 55W×55L×30Hφ30×55L.●Display option 1: number remaining (3 digits)/completion light●Display option 2: 　store number (5 digits)/number remaining (3 digits)/completion light

●Automatic barcode reader●Image scanner automatic input system

Output stations: 50 (maximum of 208: optional)※"Stations" are sorting gates for cargo.

Feeding performance is input via area sensors：　　　　　　　　　3 (maximum of 4: optional)

Chute destination sorting completion light: 　　　　　　　　　50 (maximum of 208: optional)Signal tower for confirming slew chute sorting/confirmation button (standard): 1

Options

Special orders (custom)

■ChuteFigure number Name

（※） Up to 9 chutes can be operated with 1 electric motor

Length (mm) Electric motor

Storage box installation stand Sorting pitch×25

Slew chute 550Chute (belt conveyor type) 1545

Height (mm)

350

—800

Effective width (mm)

450

330500

Units

2unit

1unit50unit

Notes

Tail cover equippedStopper (optional)0.4kW（※）

Speed

30m/minute

Standard color

●A powder coating (all gloss) finish.●Lead-free paint is used.※Actual color may vary slightly. Please feel free to request a color sample plate.Ivory Light gray

Pattern display

Basic code

ASSASOS

025030035040045050060

S（Single side）W（Both sides）

Output stations050

208


Nominal width Length (m)※Max. 65m

35 36

H19 type standard specificationsHigh-speed

High-speed

Industry fastest among slide shoe-type piece sorters.Industry fastest among slide shoe-type piece sorters.

〈Cylindrical load-compatible〉Piece Assorting System


Feeding area

Cylindrical load-compatible feeding conveyor


Operational performance





Max.　W200×L300×H250mm　5kg　　　（φ150×L250mm）※Max. cargo length can be changed. Please contact us for details.


Length Approx. 30m（maximum of 90m）



Standard chute unit


Feeding PC

Barcode reader

Max. sorting ability:

12,000 items/hour.

※The 8 feeding stations in the photo are optional.

Feedingarea

Sortingarea


Barcodereader 1


Barcodereader 3


Barcodereader 5


Barcodereader 2


Barcodereader 4


Barcodereader 6

※The pulling-in power of the belt conveyor is kept low for safety purposes.※The pulling-in power of the belt conveyor is kept low for safety purposes.



Standard belt conveyor chute with accumulator

※The 150 stations in the photo are optional.

The sorting and transfer surface features ridges to prevent cylindrical loads from rolling, so all cargo can be sorted accurately and reliably.


High-level sorting abilityHigh-performance sorting boasting a maximum of 12000 items per hour (machine capacity) can be demonstrated under the following conditions: a transfer speed of 102m/minute and a cargo length of 300mm.

Conveyor: EconomicUses the Auto-Sorter mini, the industry's smallest

slide shoe sorting conveyor. ①A high performance system can be installed for a

relatively low cost.②Energy-saving of approx. 30% compared to

conventional machines can be achieved thanks to the new design of simple running bearings.

③Compact installation space.④Simplified installation and relocation.⑤Low noise (68dB at transfer speed70m/minute

[measured from center section]).

55mm

55～300mm

520mm 330mm

250mm

55mm

※Max. cargo length can be changed. 　Please contact us for details.

H22 W220mm×L350mmH19 W200mm×L300mm

H25 W250mm×L400mmH27 W270mm×L430mmH30 W300mm×L480mmH33 W330mm×L520mm

Pattern display

Basic code

ASHS H19H22H25H27H30H33

S（Single side）W（Both sides）

Output stations050

286


Nominal width Length (m)※Max. 90m

ASHS W050 H30 19

User range

Selected options


Switchboard

Public line

HUB





Modem (optional)





Control panel




Ultra-small/thin item compatibleWith the newly developed micro shoe (shoe pitch of 50.8mm), objects from the size of a business card to a small carton case can be sorted.


Sorting abnormality detection unitThis device detects malfunctions such as when cargo gets caught on the shoe.As a result, sorting errors are prevented before they can occur, bringing the error rate infinitely closer to zero.

Cylindrical load-compatible〈Slide shoe type〉Piece sorter Auto-Sorter mini ASHS

Cargo

Capable of transferring cylindrical loads of between φ20mm and φ150mm.


Thickness 1mmTransfer direction

Transfer

direction

Min. Max.

Nominal width

Capable of transferring a wide range of pieces※For inquiries about transferring unstructured objects, objects wrapped in preservative wrapping, or slide-resistant objects, please feel free to contact us.

100m/min-compatible

37 38

Up to 10kg

Chute specifications

Cargo

Output stations

Belt conveyor chute

Foodstuff/beverages

260

●Fitted with chute side display device●Image scanner automatic input

●Accumulator unit area capacity adjustment type●RFID automatic input system


Cargo

Output stations

Sloped chute withaccumulator

Clothing

86

High-speed100m/min-compatible/Cylindrical load-compatible


●Meter fitted to feeding station●Image scanner automatic input●Box below chute (cart type)

●Meter fitted to feeding station●Image scanner automatic input

●Specifications for operation in -25°C environments (anti-slip measures on chute surface)●Barcode reader automatic input

Cargo

Output stations

Sloped chute

Clothing

62


Cargo

Output stations

Sloped chute with two tier accumulator

Clothing

126


Cargo

Output stations


Frozen food

104

●With stoppers for batch switching●Handy scanner input

●Double-sorting single-side direction change slope method●Barcode reader automatic input


Cargo

Output stations


Household goods

72


Cargo

Output stations

Double-sorting single-side direction change sloped chute

Sealed documents (mail)

60

Examples categorized by chute unit typeSloped chute Belt conveyor chute

Roller conveyor chute

●Fitted with chute side display device●Handy scanner input



Cargo

Output stations

Belt conveyor chute

Foodstuff (fresh food)

52

●Returns operation (sorting by category)●Handy scanner input

●With stoppers for batch switching●Fitted with chute side display device●Image scanner automatic input



Cargo

Output stations

Belt conveyor chute

Household goods

100



Cargo

Output stations

Belt conveyor chute

Pharmaceuticals

110

●Tray operation (batch feeding)●Handy scanner input

●PAS 2set side-by-side installation specifications●Barcode reader automatic input


Cargo

Output stations

Driven wheel roller conveyor chute

Foodstuff (fresh food)

50


Cargo

Output stations

Sloped roller conveyor chute

Shoes

60

39 40

Image scanner automatic input system

Feeding area raised-floor specifications

Work table entry conveyor (free roller)Robot auto-feeding system

Auto-feeding conveyor system

Robot auto-feeding system (conveyor that automatically supplies containers to the feeding area)

Accumulator unit area with drop function & below-chute cart type box ①

Accumulator unit area with drop function & below-chute cart type box ①

Automatic inspection & image scanner automatic input system

RFID automatic input system Chute with stopper / labeler for lists when making case cutsA case cut manages data by using shipment case units for sorted products. When there are 2 or more shipment cases sent to a single store, a product details list can be printed for each case.●When using automatic controls for stopper: ① Management according to number of products ② Volume management●When raising stopper manually: visual management according to workers

Here, we introduce a selection of items from actually delivered products. Whatever your needs, rest assured that we will meet them.

Optional and custom specification examples

Barcode reader automatic input system (top surface reading)

Reject item feeding area transfer unit Chute side digital display device (store no./number remaining/completion display)

Image scanner automatic input & handy scanner combined feeding system

Reject item feeding area return conveyor

Video/DVD software feeding conveyor (automatic cutout type)

Below-chute shipping transfer line

Single-sided upper/lower chute specifications (direction change section) using direction change chute

Designated tray return upper level conveyor

Single-sided upper/lower chute specifications (upper/lower chute section) using direction change chute

Feeding area raised-floor specifications

Two tier auto-feeding conveyor system

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DAS is a system that uses a digital display device to support batch order picking work using by-client (store) sorting when shipping, enabling anyone to perform work efficiently with zero errors, in addition to going paperless.●Combining it with PAS in particular generates even higher efficiency.

Feeding PC

Digital display device

■System creation

■Basic operation

（Management PC）

suggestions

……Benefits of PAS&DAS……

（Feeding PC）

［Read barcode of product］

After "receipt of sorting instruction data," "Create batch" is performed automatically.

After "creation of sorting results data," "sending of sorting results data" is performed automatically.

（Digital display device）

※In the case of PAS&DAS, the PAS management PC is shared, making the DAS management PC unnec-essary. However, installation of the operation software for DAS is still necessary.

①Product information (item/quantity) that cannot be sorted with PAS is registered or entered into the DAS Feeding PC.

②The product is sorted via batch order picking according to the display on the digital display device.

●DIY stores carry many products of a size and weight that cannot be sorted with PAS. The following is an example of how a user takes advantage of DAS via performing work concurrently with PAS.

Master PC

EthernetPublic line

ModemManagement PC Page printer

Feeding area■DAS basic specifications

Zone

【Block1】

【Block2】

【Block3】

Feeding PC

Switching HUB

Handy BCR

Block completion display device

Station display device





Stations Sorting unit (= store)　1 block 40 stations as standard [digital display device] 　(Max. 200 stations)

Block Sorting work area: Smallest unit　3 blocks in 1 zone as standard [digital display device]　(maximum of 5 blocks possible)

Feeding area Items to be fed and quantity registration area　1 feeding area in 1 zone as standard [Feeding PC]　(multiple areas also possible) [Handy BCR]

Zone Management range of 1 CPU (Feeding PC)

Bin Convergence of stations (1 station in case of basket cart)

Receipt of sortinginstruction data Create batch

Before batch start

During batch

After batch completion

Product enteredinto DAS

Sorting of productvia DAS

Creation of sortingresults data

Sending of sortingresults data

Because PAS is an auto-sorting system that uses conveyors, there are restrictions on cargo size and weight. DAS relies on manual sorting by workers, making it ideal for batch order picking of products that cannot be sorted with PAS.

Because PAS and DAS sorting data are shared, there is no need to create sorting data specifically for DAS, and work can be performed concurrently. (In this case, the DAS management PC also becomes unnecessary.) Also, when new products with various shapes are added, you can choose whether to sort them using PAS or DAS, and make changes on the spot. As such, there is no need to check the product shapes during master data registration, or set up the sorting method. This system is a flexible tool that can meet your needs on-site.

A digital display type batch order picking support system

The digital display device is combined with an information control system.

Digital Assort System

System equivalent to PAS

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A PAS (preventative inspection) service contract is recommended.

Inspection station

Sorting station/1 Sorting station/2

●The product barcode in the folding container is read, 　and the quantity is entered. With the IC tag, the folding 　container and product are put under connected control.

■Other options

IC tag reader

IC tag reader

Feeding PC

●The IC tag on the folding container is read, and the number of products required at that station is displayed. This number of products is then removed from the folding container.

●The number required is displayed on the display device of each bin.From the products taken out of the folding container, only the displayed number of products is placed in the shipping folding container. Press the full button (green) to print a shipping label (PD label).

At HOKUSHO, we offer various [preventative inspection services] in order to forestall breakdowns and to respond quickly in rare cases when problems do occur. To ensure that users can continue to use PAS for many years to come, we recommend taking advantage of these services.

suggestions

Plus

……Benefits of adding RFID……

Because PAS and DAS sorting data are shared, there is no need to create sorting data for DAS, and work can be performed concurrently. (In this case, the DAS management PC also becomes unnecessary.) Although it is common practice to attach barcodes onto the folding containers used in centers, in this system IC tags are attached instead and read via an IC tag reader.

In case of barcodes, a fixed barcode reader is used so attention must be paid to where the barcode is attached. Also, during extended periods of operation, the barcode may get dirty or peel and cause errors. In case of IC tags, there is no such problem, and there is potential for system upgrades in the future due to IC tags being writable.

●Fixed BCR-compatibleFolding container tags are converted to barcodes.●Handy scanner-compatible

At the stations, display devices are turned on by using a handy scanner and reading the product barcodes directly.●Handy terminal-compatible

At the stations, the fixed reader & display device are not used. Instead, work is performed with all information displayed on the handy terminal.●Simultaneous work on 2 items

By attaching 2-color display devices on each bin, 2 items can be sorted simultaneously at a single station.

An information device can refer to LCD displays (excluding control PCs), UPS', feeding touch panels, HUBs, barcode readers, etc.

Total inspection

Encore service (on-site repair service)

●If a contract is 　not established

PC repair service (on-site repair service)

Remote repair service

● Included in the contract costs　▲ A charge is applied for each use ※Because contract costs will differ based on your PAS specifications, please request estimates.

Contracts

PreventativeInspection

Total inspection

Normal hours

Mechanical and control types biannually ＋ information type annually

Mechanical and control types biannually ＋ information type annually

Mechanical and control type annually ＋ information type annually

Mechanical and control type annually ＋ information type annually

8 times a yearCost

Cost

Cost

Cost

4 times a year

Overtime hours

Encore service Repair parts PC repairservice

Remoterepair

serviceNormalhours

Overtimehours Mechanical/control/

information devices

Replacementparts

Generalmanagement PC

List of PAS ［preventative inspection］ service contracts

For users under contract, we will guide you through an inspection beforehand. After setting a schedule, our expert service staff will be sent out to perform the inspection/maintenance.●Reception hours [Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm]※Company holidays are excluded. Please view "business day information" for

details of our company holidays.●Working hours

Normal hours [Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm]Overtime hours [Monday to Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm/Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm]

※Company holidays are excluded. Please view "business day information" for details of our company holidays. Furthermore, if due to your schedule you wish to perform work on our company holidays or late night/early morning, please make a separate inquiry.

※PAS cannot be used during inspection and maintenance work.

A maintenance contract is established between our company and the PC manufacturer, and this service handles your PC problems. Similar to the encore service, in response to sudden requests from the user, our expert service staff or the PC manufacturer's staff will be dispatched to perform repair/restoration work.●Reception hours [Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm]※Company holidays are excluded. Please view "business day information" for

details of our company holidays.※On our company holidays or at times outside of business hours, you can use

our service call center (24-hour reception). However, this service cannot be used without a contract.

●Working hoursNormal hours [Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm]Overtime hours [Monday to Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm/Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm]


The user's terminal (PAS control PC) and our terminal (PAS maintenance PC) are connected via public line, and repair/restoration work is performed remotely.However, this service can only be used if the PAS terminals are equipped with remote repair-compatible specifications (optional), and the user has provided a public line.●Reception hours [Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm]※Company holidays are excluded. Please view "business day information" for

details of our company holidays.※Please be aware that we are closed outside of reception hours.●Working hours

Normal hours [Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm]※Company holidays are excluded. Please view "business day information" for

details of our company holidays. Furthermore, if due to your schedule you wish to perform work on our company holidays or late night/early morning, please make a separate inquiry.

Even if a contract is not established, we will still perform a comprehensive inspection and provide you with access to our encore service (PC repair service/remote repair service included). In terms of the encore service, after work is completed, you will be charged for any replacement parts requested including parts used for repair. In terms of the remote repair service, you will be charged a fee based on time spent.●Reception hours/working hours [Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5;00 pm] Our company holidays are excluded. View "business day information"

for details of our company holidays. ※Please be aware that we are closed outside of reception hours.

In response to sudden requests from the user, our expert service staff will be dispatched promptly to perform repair/restoration work. If you exceed the predetermined number of requests in the table, you will be charged with an "encore service fee" for every additional use.●Counting requests

If our service staff is dispatched to your site, this counts as 1 time. If the work continues and requires a second dispatch of staff, this still counts as 1 time. However, if forced to discontinue work due to the necessity of procuring replacement parts, etc., this counts as 1 time the moment work comes to a stop.

●Reception hours [Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm]※Company holidays are excluded. Please view "business day information" for

details of our company holidays.※On our company holidays or at times outside of business hours, you can use

our service call center (24-hour reception). However, this service cannot be used without a contract.

●Working hoursNormal hours [Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm]Overtime hours [Monday to Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm/Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm]


※In the rare case that our service operations are busy, we will give priority to users under contract. Please be aware that you may have to wait.

※Please be aware that service details listed in this document are subject to change without prior notice.

PAS&DAS Plus RFID suggestions

SPreventativeInspection APreventativeInspection BPreventativeInspection C

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"PC repair service" (annual contract)Required

Suggestions for preventing data loss［PC model selection option］

Suggestions for minimizing lost time due to work interruptions

In recent years, PCs have become increasingly more powerful, integrated, and smaller. In line with this progress, the interval between model changes has become extremely short. This tends to create unexpected obstacles for general-use PCs in particular. Currently, PC manufacturer warranties last for 3 years, but in the event of a breakdown, tech support often processes your request the next business day (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) or later. Moreover, there is no reception on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and between the end of the year and New Year's, extending the stretch of days you cannot used the system. At HOKUSHO, our "PC repair service" was designed specifically for these types of circumstances with the purpose of restoring your system from a breakdown as quickly as possible. We established a maintenance contract with a PC manufacturer so that in case of an emergency, the PC manufacturer will dispatch their service staff promptly to perform repair work at your site.

●Because contract costs will differ based on PC models and specifications, please request estimates.※Normally, 2 general-use PCs (mirroring specification) would cost 120,000+ yen annually.

●If you subscribe to this service, you will receive a simultaneous subscription to our remote repair service and can use both services. Users who have a subscription to our preventative inspection service can use our 24-hour reception service. Contracts are annual, and must be renewed every year. However, coverage for 1 year from when the system was installed is provided at no cost, and the contract takes effect from the second year onward. If you have a contract, you will not be charged with the cost of labor inducted for on-site repairs and replacement parts expenses. However, you will be charged separately for work involving reinstallation of operating software and configuration of operating environment settings.

PAS comes standard-equipped with a control PC that controls data management, data creation, and situation assessment, as well as other external devices.In the rare case the PC breaks down, it may not only interfere with work, but also result in data loss. If hardware is repaired or replaced, the system can be restored, but restoring lost data proves to be much more difficult.Here, we offer our suggestions for preventing data loss and minimizing lost time due to interrupted work. Fundamentally, we recommend a reliable PC.

●Remote maintenance

Monday to Friday9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Costs covered by our company

Contract

First year

Replacing PCs

Second year

Third year

Fourth year

Fifth year

Sixth year

Renewal

Renewal

Renewal

Renewal

Reception hours

PC repair service details

Key to stable, long-term operation of PCs

Operating hours

RegularMonday to Friday

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Response rate

Contract users aregiven top priority

On-site work expense

No cost(included in contract costs)

Replacement parts expense

No cost(included in contract costs)

OvertimeMonday to Friday

5:00 pm to 8:00 pmSaturday

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

(Company holidays are excluded)

(Company holidays are excluded)

※Please consult us if due to your schedule you plan on performing work on our company holidays.

※If the hard drive is damaged, our expert service staff will meet with the user directly, and may reinstall programs. In this case, you will be required to cover the cost of labor.

●Separate from the regular manufacturer's warrantee, the maintenance contract is established between the PC manufacturer and our company.(The costs are covered by our company.)

※View "business day information" for details of our company holidays.

※Users who have a subscription to our preventative inspection service can use our service call center (24-hour reception service).

●Depending on the PC manufacturer, after 5 years parts protected under warranty may run out of stock and repairs cannot be made. As a result, warranties beyond the sixth year cannot be covered. To avoid this, we recommend that you replace your PCs during the sixth year of warranty.

※With the standard specifications mentioned above, breakdowns including data loss and power failures can be prevented, 　in addition to preventing damage from the dust present in a bad environment

※We request the authority to select PC models (manufacturer/specifications) ourselves, in the case of either general-use or FA PCs.

1 unitPAS standard specifications 1 unit

1 unit

1 unit

1 unit

1 unit

●General-use PC (mirroring specification)

FA PCs are available as a replacement option for general-use PCs (mirroring specification)

●LCD display

FA PCRecommendation

1Recommendation

2

Recommendation

3

FA PC (mirroring specifications)

Spare PC installation beforehandThis is an approach that reduces lost time by promptly replacing PCs when they break down. However, if you plan on such a purchase, it will be necessary to install operating software, and configure the settings of the operating environment.

Spare

●UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)●Dustproof rack

Mirroring=2 hard disks are built in, and just like a reflection in a mirror, data is written simultaneously to both disks. With this backup system, even if the hard disk in use suddenly breaks down, the system automatically switches to the other hard disk, and continues operation without incident.

FA PC=A highly-reliable PC that is designed to run 24 hours/day for 10 years continuously. In addition, it is equipped with robust self-diagnostic functions, and has a markedly low failure rate compared to general-use PCs.

PAS PC repair service PAS standard equipment [control PC] model selection suggestions


User range

Selected options

Master PC Workstation

Core LAN

Switchboard

Public line

HUB






Modem (optional)





Barcodereader 1


Barcodereader 2


Control panel


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2016 September 2016

Formulation of [PAS Ⅰ + Automation System].Robot auto-feeding system + RFID automatic input system■Demo machine exhibited as a system proposal at

Logis-Tech Tokyo 2016.

The Path to Piece Assorting System "PAS"

1995 September 1995Slide shoe sorting and transfer machine “Auto-Sorter mini” developed.[The industry's most compact slide shoe-type piece sorter]

1996 October 1996Piece assorting system “PAS Ⅰ ” developed.[Automatic sorting and transfer system for piece items]■Demo machine exhibited at Logis-Tech Tokyo 1996.

■Demo machine exhibited as a system proposal at Logis-Tech Tokyo 2002. ■Demo machine exhibited as a system proposal at


■Demo machine exhibited as a system proposal at Logis-Tech Tokyo 2006.

1998 October 1998Cylinder object-compatible piece assorting system “PASⅡ” developed.[Able to sort cylindrical piece items (φ20～150mm)]■Demo machine exhibited at Logis-Tech Tokyo 1998.

■Demo machine exhibited at Logis-Tech Tokyo 2000.

2000 October 2000Mail- and small object-compatible piece assorting system “PAS Ⅲ” developed.

2002 October 2002Simultaneous five-user insert-compatible piece assorting system “PAS Ⅰ Plus” developed.

2006 September 2006Formulation of [PAS Ⅰ], a piece assorting system with a built-in RFID automatic input system.

2007 May 2007Testing conducted on the low-temperature environment (-25℃) capability of the [PAS Ⅰ ] Short Model.

2007 August 200710kg-compatible piece assorting system “PAS Ⅰ α” developed. [Able to sort 10kg trays/bowls/case items]■Demo machine featuring a built-in auto-feeder robot was

exhibited at Logis-Tech Tokyo 2008.

2012 September 2012Formulation of [PAS Ⅱ Air Tray], a piece assorting system with built-in weight checker.

2014 September 2014

High speed piece assorting system “High Speed PAS Ⅱ” developed.[Sorting and transfer speed: 100m/min]■Demo machine exhibited as a system proposal at


On this page, we present our efforts to pursue every possibility with PAS.

Trial report

2002.10

Simultaneous five-user insert-compatible “PAS Ⅰ Plus” suggestions

5-person-compatible feeding conveyor

High performance even with products that prove difficult for automatic reading.

Boost performance with 5 people feeding all at once!

Plus

User range

Master PC

Core LAN

Switchboard

Public line

HUB

Workstation

*Please install our general management PC in a nearby location.

*Users are asked to provide their own telephone line.

*If you do not plan to use a network connection, our software will be delivered via USB.


Modem (optional)For remote maintenance Laser printer

For printing lists of missing items, etc.



HUB：LAN line connecting device


Feeding PC 1(color touch panel)

Barcode reader 1


Barcode reader 3


Barcode reader 5


Barcode reader 2


Barcode reader 4



Selected options



Control panel

Barcode reader

Standard belt conveyor chute

Feedingarea

Sortingarea

Auto-Sorter mini ASS

Control panel

Feeding PC

Merge conveyorConveyor that accurately and gently merges cargo flowing from the feeding area of 3 conveyors.

■Demo machine exhibited at Logis-Tech Tokyo 2002.

030 type standard specificationsFunctional operation capacity

Approx. 4000 to 5000 items/hour (machine capacity: max. 5900 items/hour)*Changes according to various conditions (cargo ease of handling, input method, etc.)

Min.　W 55×L 55×H1mm　- kg*These values are only a guide and the actual cargo will require verification.


Max.　W285×L400×H250mm　5kg


Length Approx. 35m

Output stations 50 (maximum of 180: optional)*In installations that exceed 126 output stations, 2 units operate in tandem. In this case, the minimum cargo size becomes W100×L100×H1mm or larger.*"Stations" are sorting gates for cargo.

Feeding stations 5

Plus

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Trial reportOn this page, we present our efforts to pursue every possibility with PAS.

Trial report

Construction of "PAS" Robot Worker Demo LineConstruction of "PAS" Robot Worker Demo Line

At HOKUSHO, in an attempt to automate some of the various tasks performed by our "PAS" Piece Assorting System, developed in October 1996, we positioned robots to permanently stand by the feeding conveyor, and constructed an auto-feeding demo line at our Hakusan Factory.

7-axis dual-arm robot (manufactured by Yasukawa Electric Corporation)

Effects of robot installationProcessing at the level of a skilled worker (approx. 1000 pieces per hour with demo clothing) is possible. The robots are capable of moving around, and can be used just for the peak season or to cope with shifts in distribution volume, and even fill in for workers.

Auto-feeding via robotsYasukawa 7-axis dual-arm robots are installed next to the feeding conveyor and tasked with auto-feeding. The robots use the tips of their arms to grasp and pick up items such as envelopes and clothing, then the attached barcode is read, and the item is placed on top of the conveyor belt.

■Demo machine featuring a built-in auto-feeder robot was exhibited at Logis-Tech Tokyo 2008.

Robots

Suggestions for improving distribution productivity via［PAS Ⅱ］

AIR TRAY

PAS Ⅱ Air Tray increases performance by placing items of the same product onto the square markers in the center of the feeding belt conveyor so that multiple items can be fed at once. Also, by incorporating a weight checker, feeding errors can be detected, thereby preventing delivery errors.

User range

Master PC

Core LAN



Switchboard

Public line

HUB

Workstation




Modem(optional)For remote maintenance



Laser printerFor printing lists of missing items, etc.

Label printer(optional)

Control panel


Barcode reader 1

Barcode reader 2


Sortingarea

Feedingarea

Standard chute unit


Control panel

Feeding PC

Weight checker


Barcode readerAIR TRAY



Feeding stations 2 (maximum of 4: optional)Output stations 50 (maximum of 126: optional)

※"Stations" are sorting gates for cargo.

Length Approx. 30m


Max.W 250 × L 300 ×H 170 mm 5kg（φ150 × L 300mm）

Min.

※These values are only a guide and 　actual cargo will require inspection.

W 55 × L 55 ×H 15 mm ̶kg（φ 20 × L 55mm）

nstallation space Approx. 210m2 Weight checkerAn easy-push high-visibility color touch panel is utilized in the Feeding PC. Various data can be checked in real time.

New slim control panelWhen feeding multiple items, place them so that they do not stick out of the Air Tray zone.

Cylindrical load-compatible 　　　　　　　　feeding conveyor

Air Tray zone



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「PASⅠ + Automation System Suggestions

Robot auto-feeding system + RFID automatic input systemPiece Assorting System "PAS" is a self-automated batch order picking system equipped with an information control system that is set up on its high-performance slide shoe-type piece sorter, which automates sorting of small products in piece units by store or category. Operating it is easy, and does not require a specialist operator, allowing anyone to use it as a tool.

Robots are ass igned the task of feeding products to the piece sorter, making it ideal for small box items and apparel products. Small box items are sorted via belt conveyor chute, and apparel products are sorted via sloped chute.

●Robot Auto-Feeding System

By using IC tags which are quickly becoming widespread in the apparel industry to read product data automatically, many hassles of reading barcodes can be eliminated for improved sorting ability.

●RFID automatic input system

●Piece Assorting System (PAS)

ASSAuto-Sorter〈Slide shoe type〉Piece sorter

Cargo

Min. Max.55mm 55mm

Thickness 1mm

Transfer

direction

mini

～5kg

Nominal w

idth


This unit is capable of sorting a range of pieces from business card sized items through to small carton cases by using ultra small shoes (shoe pitch 50.8mm), designed for piece items.Under the conditions of a transfer speed of 70m/minute and a cargo length of 230mm, th is uni t demonstra tes except ional ly high-performance sorting of a maximum 7,000 items per hour (machine capacity).

※In case of clothing, nominal width: 050 is suitable.

Trial reportOn this page, we present our efforts to pursue every possibility with PAS.

Trial report

High-speed(Cylindrical load-compatible) Piece Assorting System

[Conveyor speed: 100m/min][Conveyor speed: 100m/min]Industry fastest among slide shoe-type piece sorters.Max. sorting ability: 10,000 items/hour.Industry fastest among slide shoe-type piece sorters.Max. sorting ability: 10,000 items/hour.

High speed assorting system “High Speed PAS Ⅱ” developed. High speed assorting system “High Speed PAS Ⅱ” developed. High speed assorting system “High Speed PAS Ⅱ” developed.

Master PC

Core LAN

Switchboard

Public line

HUB

Workstation






Max. sorting ability

　10000 items/hourGeneral management PC

Modem(optional)For remote maintenance Laser printer

For printing lists of missing items, etc.


Label printer(optional)


Barcode reader 1


Barcode reader 3


Barcode reader 5


Barcode reader 2


Barcode reader 4


Barcode reader 6

Automatic barcode reader(optional)

Image scanner automatic input system(optional)

Selected options

Control panel

Standard chute unit


Feeding PC

Barcode reader


Sortingarea

Feedingarea

*Cylindrical loads are placed on the "rolling prevention guide" on the center of the conveyor.

Feeding area

Cylindrical load-compatiblefeeding conveyor


CargoCapable of transferring cylindrical loads of between φ20mm and φ150mm. 55～230mm

Transfer

direction

Min. Max.

250mm

300mm 200mm55mm55mm

Thickness 1mm


H019 type standard specificationsProcessing capacity

Approx. 7000 to 8000 pieces/hour(machine capacity: max. 10000 pieces/hour)*Changes according to various conditions.(cargo handling ability, input method, etc.)

Feeding stations 6 (maximum of 8: optional)Output stations 50 (maximum of 146: optional)

※"Stations" are sorting gates for cargo.

Length Approx. 30m


Max.W 200 × L 300 ×H 250 mm 5kg（φ150 × L 230mm）

Min.

※These values are only a guide and 　actual cargo will require inspection.

W 55 × L 55 ×H 15 mm ̶kg（φ 20 × L 55mm）

nstallation space Approx. 210m2

High-speed

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Introductory video presentations of the PAS series are available for viewing. Please feel free to make inquiries.

◆Designate a person in charge, and manage/operate in a safe manner. During work start-up

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p a p e rF A X

Company name Name

※Town/village name is not required.

※The information you have provided will be used for meetings with you and sending various reference materials.

Email address

Department Occupation

Planned installation location

Address

TelephonePostal codeState/province/prefectureCity/ward/county

Postal code

State/province/prefecture

City/ward/county

series

1. Cargo shape

Objects with a flat and stable base are ideal.

Max.

WeightWeight

Min.

kg

Items/dayPieces/dayBowls/day

Cases/day

Types/day

Cases/day

people

Other

m2Approx.

Ivory Light gray

L-shapeexample

U-shapeexample

Other

kgkg

kg

Max.

Min.

Other

Make sure to carefully read the operation manual and use the machine properly.

Usage precautions

Cylindrical loads

※For inquiries about unstructured/slide-resistant objects, please feel free to contact us.

※Please also include the shape of the cargo and provide details.

※Please provide a breakdown of the above.

※Please also provide details on whether there are any deliveries by section/category.

※PAS requires 5 or more people to operate.

※A powder coating (all gloss) finish.　※If the color is specified by the client, it becomes a special order (custom).

Approx. 150m2 of space is required for installation.Approx. 210m2 of space is required for installation.

In case of PAS , they are combined, and an L-shape/U-shape line layout is possible.However, the minimum cargo size becomes W100×L100×H1mm or larger.

※Please provide a breakdown of the above.

※If test cargo can be provided, we will perform a transfer test at our company.

Box object Bag object Blister pack

2. Cargo size/weight　（H≦W≦L）

3. Average number 　of transfers 　(to/from inventory)

4. Average number 　of items (types)

6. Number of workers

7. Installation space

8. Barcode application code

9. Paintwork color 　(standard)

10.OtherPlease contact us for any other specifications.

5. Average number of clients 　(number of sorted cases)

Sales Division (Hakusan Factory) Tokyo Branch

Osaka Branch

Nagoya Branch

ContactHokuriku Branch

Kanagawa Sales Office

Kyushu District Office

Definitions of "danger" and "warning"

Handling precautions Precautions during operation

DangerWarning

Indicates the possibility of causing death or serious injury when misused, and the impending urgency of the situation.

Indicates the possibility of causing death or serious injury when misused.

Danger [falling/getting caught/entanglement]Never place your body inside the machine.

Danger [electric shock/fire/malfunction]Do not touch the interior components of the control panel.

Danger [falling/getting caught/entanglement]Never climb onto the upper part of the control panel.

During start-upWarning [falling/getting caught/entanglement]After checking that there are no people near the conveyor, start operation.During operationWarning [falling/getting caught/entanglement]Do not climb or sit on top of the conveyor.

During operation workWarning [falling/getting caught/entanglement]Adjustment work should not be performed by anyone other than the person in charge.During abnormality recovery workWarning [falling/getting caught/entanglement]Abnormality recovery work should not be performed by anyone other than the person in charge.During abnormality recovery workWarning [falling/getting caught/entanglement/malfunction]

During abnormality recovery workWarning [falling/getting caught/entanglement/malfunction]

During operationWarning [getting caught/entanglement]Do not get under the conveyor or touch any moving parts with your hand.During operationWarning [getting caught/entanglement]Do not place your hand near the conveyor sensors.

If it is necessary to touch the conveyor or cargo during abnormality recovery work, make sure to turn the power key switch OFF and remove the key.

If manually performing abnormality recovery work, check that there are no people near the conveyor before proceeding.

■Perform start-up inspection.■Check that there are no people in the vicinity of the conveyor before turning the power key switch ON.

During work completion■After finishing work, turn the control panel switch key OFF, and remove the key.

During operation

Piece Assorting System (PAS) Series Catalog

■When starting operation, check that there are no people near the conveyor.

■Do not transfer items that do not meet regulation size/weight, or have become warped/damaged.

■Check that the machine is operating normally, and not emitting any abnormal sounds immediately after operation.

■Place the cargo on the center of the conveyor.

Planning/publishing

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バラ物自動仕分けシステムPASシリーズカタログ［英文］ 250-2017-4（2016-2）

In order to ensure safe and correct use of the products listed in this catalog, be sure to carefully read the "Instruction Manual" before use. This is the "Precautions During Use" plate attached to the product.

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