Clear Gear - Warehouse Controls

In today's fast-paced world, an efficient warehouse and supply chain are crucial for business success. Smooth, automated operations are the backbone of high performance. That's where Clear Gear comes in.

Clear Gear, an advanced automation and task management module from Clarity by Top Hat Engineering, is designed to revolutionize your warehouse operations. It empowers you to automate task assignments, streamline control over your automation systems, and gain real-time visibility into your warehouse's performance.

How Clear Gear Optimizes Your Warehouse:

Dynamic Flow Control for Improved Efficiency: Clear Gear intelligently adjusts and directs your automation systems based on real-time demand. For example, if there's a surge in orders for a particular product, Clear Gear can automatically direct conveyors and robots to prioritize the movement of that product, ensuring timely fulfillment.

Seamless Communication with Trigger Inputs & Outputs: Clear Gear facilitates seamless communication between various processes, ensuring your automation equipment operates at peak efficiency. This means, for instance, a sensor detecting an empty pallet can trigger a robotic arm to pick up a new one, eliminating delays and optimizing workflow.

Powerful Data Visualization: Gain deep insights into statistics, diagnostics, and overall performance with robust data visualization tools. Dashboards track key metrics like completion rates and equipment diagnostics in real-time. You can quickly see, for example, that "Scanner 1" has a 3% bad read rate compared to "Scanner 2" at 1%, allowing for immediate troubleshooting.

Optimized Preventative Maintenance: Clear Gear's tracking and notification systems ensure all preventative maintenance tasks are completed on time and accurately. This helps you avoid unexpected downtime. For example, the system can notify you when a specific conveyor belt is due for maintenance, or if heat and vibration sensors detect a potential failure point, allowing you to schedule proactive repairs.

Intelligent Task Assignment: The Flow Control feature intelligently routes tasks, prioritizing workflows based on current needs and available resources. This could mean automatically assigning or directing a specific product to an empty sortation lane for faster processing.

Real-time 3D Visualizations: Utilize Ignition for real-time 3D representations of equipment, whether it's in a single facility or across your entire network. This provides a comprehensive overview, allowing you to visually identify bottlenecks or underutilized equipment.

Automate Any Technology: Clear Gear is capable of controlling a wide range of technologies within your facility, including robots, conveyors, sortation systems, ASRS, AMR, stretch wrappers, and carton erectors. This versatility means Clear Gear can integrate with your existing infrastructure and adapt to future technological advancements.

Advanced Preventative Maintenance Diagnostics: By utilizing heat and vibration sensors throughout your system, Clear Gear can identify critical failure points, helping you avoid unplanned downtime. For instance, if a specific motor's temperature begins to rise above normal operating ranges, Clear Gear can trigger an alert, preventing a potential system overload or breakdown.

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Clear Gear provides the tools you need to achieve smooth, automated operations, ensuring your warehouse and supply chain perform at their best. Trust in the experts at Top Hat Engineering and contact us today at sales@tophatengineering.com or call us at (813) 588-3398 ext. 101

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