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In the course of changeover to the SAP ERP system in 2016 with the Friedrich Lütze GmbH in Weinstadt near Stuttgart the hand scanners used in the warehouse areas became obsolete. The world-wide leading supplier of components and systems for automation decided to procure instead the innovative SH7 TaskBooks from SOREDI Touch Systems GmbH in Olching near Munich. The robust mobile devices, a cross between hand scanners and tablets, display information from SAP on a 7 inch display and securely scan items from a distance of four meters. This enables rapid, interruption-free two shift commissioning.
Industrial-strength tablet computers improve the processes A part of the product range in storage
Since 1958, Friedrich Lütze GmbH in Weinstadt has
system AirSTREAM for control cabinets, interface and
been developing and producing electronic and elec-
suppression technology, power supply and field bus
tro-technical components and system solutions for
technology to Ethernet network controllers. Of course
automation as well as high technology for railroad
LÜTZE also offers the corresponding application
technology. With products like cable and connectors,
support.
control cabinet systems, control systems and fu-
From drop test to selection decision
ture-oriented railroad technology the enterprise is among the leading global suppliers in the automation branch. Every day thousands of intermediate products and components are delivered and processed here.
At the end of the year SAP replaced the existing ERP
Likewise, the company ships hundreds of finished
system. In the course of this project the hand scan-
consignments all over the world. The comprehensive
ners were also supposed to be replaced, in order to
delivery program is optimally coordinated and ranges
facilitate seamless communication with the new
from control lines to the energy-efficient wiring
system. Through state of the art logistics and high SOREDI CaseStudy Lütze
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anti-reflective coating technology permits use under difficult lighting conditions. A toolbar on the side accelerates routine processes. On the one hand, users can call up different soft keyboards, like the numeric keypad or special characters. On the other hand, users can flexibly program the keys – for example with scanning processes. The 2D-Autorange Imager is hidden in a handle module that is docked to the tablet with a magnet mechanism. “The function keys are a deciding advantage compared to conventional tablets, because they speed up routine processes tremendously”, says Patrick Villing. “We could do even more of them.” For more than 50 years it has been part of the LÜTZE corporate philosophy to shine with highly innovative products in the automation and railroad technology branch. Consequently, the company decided to go As industrial tablets, the SH7 TaskBooks from SOREDI also replace conventional barcode scanners
with an innovation: “We were convinced by the sturdiness of the devices”, says Patrick Villing and tells
storage and production capacities LÜTZE wants to
the story about when they threw the device three feet
offer the shortest possible delivery terms to its clients
up in the air during the presentation to management
all around the world. “In the selection process we considered a broad spectrum of devices”, says Patrick Villing, warehouse/shipping team leader at LÜTZE. “We explored everything, from conventional hand scanners to the Microsoft SurfacePro Tablets.” The SH7 Taskbook from SOREDI Touch Systems in Olching is smack dab in the middle of these two designs. The 7 inch display is in a flat, sturdy aluminum frame protected on its corners by rubber buffers. The resistive touch panel was fused behind 1.6 millimeter
Products in the warehouse
thick Gorilla Glass. This also provides protection from breakage and chipping. “Even whacking the display with a screwdriver won’t leave any marks”, says Pat-
and watched as it landed on the floor. “There was
rick Villing. Another special feature even allows users
no damage at all – only the handle module had to
to operate the touch panel with gloves on. It offers
be plugged back in.” The operating system Windows
high precision touchscreen operation, since the
Embedded 7 simplifies using an RDP-Session Server
WSVGA resolution is 1024 x 600 pixels. LED back-
with SAP. The display now permits convenient
lighting with 420 cd/m2 in conjunction with a new
reading of item numbers, orders and storage bin
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descriptions – in contrast to conventional scanner
Currently employees are using SH7 TaskBooks for
displays of five times five centimeters. In the process
commissioning in two-shift operation from 6am to
the SH7 Taskbook does not seem too big and is still
10pm. The battery design of the devices has proven
easy to work with. In 2015 five devices were tested
to be especially successful: In addition to a lithi-
in conjunction with the old ERP system; since SAP‘s
um-ion battery with 20 Wh capacity in the housing,
Go-Live at the end of the year a total of 20 SH7 Task-
the handle module has two Batstar rapid change bat-
Books are in use.
teries from Honeywell with 17.8 Wh each, which can
Reliable at peak load
be exchanged for recharging. Meanwhile the device continues operation, because it is being supplied with power via the recharged battery in the housing. “The
It was also crucial to be able to run customary
rapid exchange helps us achieve a high availability of
standard software without compromising perfor-
the devices around the clock”, says Patrick Villing.
mance. Along with the size of the display, the pro-
With the large display and the direct connection to
cessor also plays an important part. An Intel 3825
SAP employees have gained new options, making
with 2 x 1.33 MHz processor performance and 2 GB
their work more efficient. Along with the normal, cur-
DRAM main memory provides a good foundation for
rently predefined scanner transaction, all SAP trans-
operation of Windows operating systems, in this case
actions can be called up. “For example, if the desired
Windows Embedded 7.
material is not available at a given storage location, the order picker can check on site which other storage locations there are and pick up the material there directly”, says Patrick Villing. “Previously, the order picker had to seek out a PC to do so.” Supplied shoulder straps and carrier bags are not used, since the TaskBooks can usually be put on the order picking vehicles. In theory the devices could also be mounted on vehicles.
Modern Technology in high quality Thanks to a sophisticated antenna technology the connection to the access points of the WLAN functions reliably with good signal strength. “Only when TaskBook SH7 and Taskbook SH10: Latest Technology for all Logistic´s tasks
switching from one access point to another do you experience a short switching time”, says Patrick Villing. The high production quality of all components makes the SH7 TaskBook a future-proof investment. All the required tests such as CE- EN 60950,
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protection class IP65, electromagnetic compatibility (EMV) as well as shock and vibration for extreme uses class 5M3 in accordance with EN 60721-3-5 1998 were passed with the best results. Due to their high flexibility with simultaneous use of standard components and compliance with standards, the new generation of handheld computers achieves long operation and application times with low overall costs of the application.
SH7 with Toolbar; the key layout can be custom configured for each employee
Friedrich Lütze GmbH in Weinstadt has been developing and producing electronic and electrotechnical components and system solutions for automation since 1958. Numerous international patents and the focus to offer better solutions prove the outstanding range of services of LÜTZE. With the most modern test equipment and continuous advancement of our products we ensure continuous high quality. With our own companies throughout Europe and the USA, we are positioned to service the European and North American Markets. Railway technology is another important mainstay for LÜTZE. The firm is among the leading suppliers in this sector worldwide. LÜTZE was one of the first companies in the world to comply with the demanding railroad standard IRIS 02 in 2010. Lütze Transportation GmbH has been in existence since 2011 combining sales and product management in the rail technology sector.
The SOREDI touch systems GmbH in Olching near Munich has been a global technology leader for industrial computers and forklift terminals for years and recently added a new generation of handhelds and tablets to its portfolio of products with the SH TaskBook. Their specialists for development, production, sales and maintenance boast over 25 years of experience. The modular product program is ideal for stationary and mobile deployment in rugged environments and is custom-configured for tasks in logistics, production and the food and processing industry. Slender structures in product development and production ensure the application of the latest technologies, meeting extremely high standards. 7-, 10-, 12-, 15-, or 21-inch screen diagonals have terminals with multi-touch operation. Anti-glare bulletproof or gorilla glass protect the touch unit and the display both on the SH Blackline as well as also on the SH TaskBook.
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