Content Codes
Every Autostore bin is assigned a “content code” which is used to quickly characterise bin content. The WCS uses a 2 digit system, and requests bins for putaway based on the content code.
Bin Types (First Digit)
Section titled “Bin Types (First Digit)”The first digit indicates the bin type:
- 1 - Single compartment bins
- 4 - Four compartment bins
- 8 - Eight compartment bin
Stock Level (Second Digit)
Section titled “Stock Level (Second Digit)”The second digit shows how many compartments contain stock:
- 0 - Empty bin
- 1 - One compartment with stock
- 2 - Two compartments with stock
Examples
Section titled “Examples”Single Compartment Bins
Section titled “Single Compartment Bins”- 10 - Empty single compartment bin
- 11 - Full single compartment bin
Four Compartment Bins
Section titled “Four Compartment Bins”- 40 - Empty four compartment bin
- 41 - One compartment with stock
- 42 - Two compartments with stock
- 43 - Three compartments with stock
- 44 - All four compartments full