INTRODUCTION LITERATURE REVIEW Design And Prototyping Of Semi-Automated Storage And Retrieval System (S-AS/RS) Using Microcontroller.

v TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract Abstrak Dedication Acknowledgement Table of content List Of Table List Of Figure List Of Abbreviation i ii iii iv v ix x xiii 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background 1.2. Problem Statement 1.3. Objectives of the Project 1.4. Scopes 1.5. Benefits of the Project 1 1 3 4 4 4

2. LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Storage Systems

2.2 Types of Storage Systems

2.2.1 Conventional Non-Automated Storage Methods and Equipment 2.2.1.1 Bulk Storage 2.2.1.2 Rack Systems 2.2.1.3 Shelving and Bins 2.2.1.4 Drawer Storage 2.2.2 Automated Storage System 2.2.2.1 Carousel 2.2.2.2 Automated Storage and Retrieval System ASRS 2.3 ASRS Applications 2.4 Components and Operating Features of an ASRS 2.4.1 Storage Structure 6 6 7 8 8 8 11 11 12 13 15 23 23 24 vi 2.4.2 Storage and Retrieval SR Machine 2.4.3 Storage Modules 2.4.4 Pickup-and-Deposit PD Station 2.4.5 Control System 2.5 Operation of an ASRS 2.6 Storage System Performance and Location Strategies 2.6.1 Storage System Performance 2.6.1.1 Storage Capacity 2.6.1.2 Storage Density 2.6.1.3 Accessibility 2.6.1.4 Throughput 2.6.1.5 Utilization 2.6.1.6 Reliability 2.6.2 Storage Location Strategies 2.6.2.1 Randomized Storage 2.6.2.2 Dedicated Storage 2.7 Engineering Analysis of ASRS 2.7.1 Sizing the ASRS Rack Structure 2.7.2 ASRS Throughput 2.8 Research on ASRS 2.8.1 ASRS Related Journal 2.8.2 ASRS Patents 2.9 Components Planning in S-ASRS 2.9.1 Mechanical Structure 2.9.1.1 Frame Construction 2.9.1.2 Gripper 2.9.2 Drive Train 2.9.2.1 Electrical Motors 2.9.2.2 Motor Controlling Method 2.9.3 System Controller 2.9.3.1 Programmable Logic Controller PLC 2.9.3.2 Microcontroller Unit MCU 2.9.4 Power Supply 25 26 27 27 28 29 29 30 30 30 30 31 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 37 37 41 43 43 43 47 49 49 52 53 54 55 57 vii 3 METHODOLOGY 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Project Planning 3.2.1 Project Gantt Chart 3.2.1.1 Title Selection 3.2.1.2 Preliminary Research Work 3.2.1.3 Problem Review 3.2.1.4 Problem Analysis 3.2.1.5 Data Collection 3.2.1.6 Data Analysis 3.2.1.7 Final Analysis 3.2.1.8 Designing, Fabricating, Analysis, and Improvement the Prototype 3.2.2 Project Flow Chart 3.2.2.1 Initial Condition 3.2.2.2 Data Collection 3.2.2.3 Literature Review 3.2.2.4 Analysis and Components Consideration 3.2.2.5 Methodology 3.2.2.6 Design and Prototyping Consideration 3.2.2.7 Project Design and Prototyping 3.2.2.8 Testing and Analyzing 3.2.2.9 Report Summation and Final Presentation 3.3 Project Tools 3.3.1 Research and Study Tools 3.3.1.1 Journals, Conference Papers, Patents, Books, and Theses 3.3.1.2 Articles, Manuals, and Magazines 3.3.1.3 Internet 3.3.1.4 Flow Chart 3.3.2 Computer-Aided Design CAD 4 DESIGN AND PROTOTYPING OF SEMI-AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM S-ASRS 6.1 Introduction 60 60 60 61 63 63 63 63 63 64 64 64 65 65 65 67 67 68 68 68 69 69 70 70 70 71 71 71 72 74 74 viii 6.2 Bill of Materials 6.3 Mechanical Design and Prototyping of S-ASRS 6.4 Electrical Design of S-ASRS 6.4.1 Control board 6.4.2 PIC16F877A Microcontroller 6.4.3 Motor drivers 6.4.4 Keypad 6.4.5 Limit switch 6.5 S-ASRS System Operation 6.6 Program Development

5. TESTING, RESULT, AND DISCUSSION