Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion B.S.

Computer Engineering 2012 Team Bravo

APPROVAL SHEET This research, entitled Automated Storage and Retrieval Management System prepared and submitted by Aira May B. Atanas, Kenneth C. Banagan, Andrew John F. Faeldonea, Joedhel Lloyd E. Obordo, Christian Jomel F. Olano and John Christopher D. Ureta in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, has been examined and hereby recommended for acceptance and approval. RESEARCH COMMITTEE

Engr. Joel C. Villaruz, Ph. D. Chairman Engr. Clotilde F. Lopez, Cp.E, ME Member Engr. Mell Alarik Balasbas, Cp.E Member Engr. Arnel C. Abagatnan, EE, ME Head of B.S. CpE, EE Engr. Gilda D. Borbon, CE, ME Dean, College of Engineering and Technology Engr. Ronneil P.Babis,EE,ME Member

Accepted and approved in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Engr. Arnel C. Abagatnan, EE, ME Head, B.S. in Comp. Engg

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers want to express their sincere gratitude to the Almighty God be for His blessings and giving them the strength along the tough journey of completing their Final Year Project (Design Project) as well as this manuscript, for without it, they would not have been able to come this far, because in God they trust; God will provide; and God will make a way. Overwhelming appreciation and sincere acknowledgement to those who have extended their valuable efforts, time, encouragement, advice and assistance towards the completion of this Design Project from the beginning till the end. Dr. Susan F. Fantilanan, Professor in Research for dedicating her precious time in checking the manuscript and for giving suggestions in order for them to accomplish this project. To Engr. Mell A. Balasbas, their Design Project Professor for his valuable comments and suggestions which helps them to improve the viability of this educational Project. To Engr. Anthony T. Banilla, CpE, ME, researchers former head and adviser for encouraging them to pursuit their dreams in life which give them the strength to become a competitive one, and giving them an inspirational words which invokes them to appreciate the career which they had chosen. To Engr. Arnel C. Abagatnan, EE, ME, the new Head of BS CompE, for giving them the idea of what particular type of project they will engage to conduct and the knowledge that he had shared for the betterment of the Design Project. To Group A , Leo Obispado, Angie Doce, Ai-boon Benliro, Ricky Salvador, Ranger Bolilan, and Joefrey Villanueva; To Group C, ArjayBorja, NoliSantural, Mary
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Eleonor

Blanco,

Isidro

Faceronda,

Jonnie

Ignacio

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Patrick

Abellafor

unconsciously extending their knowledge and expertise, which encourages the researchers to accomplish their project. Finally, to their parents, brothers, sisters and friends for their financial and moral support, understanding, constant prayer, love and dedication regarding this project and for whom they humbly dedicated and sincerely extended their furthermost success.

ABSTRACT The main objective of conducting this research is to invent an Automated Storage and Retrieval Management System. The project foresees the worlds
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innovations, because today the evolving technology is still on its way to progress. This will come up to the solution of improving the management of warehouses for storing and retrieving their stocks. This will be conducted at Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion, Roxas City during the school year 2011 2012. Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions: 1. What are the materials needed in this projects? 2. What are the input and output devices to be used? 3. How to make the input/output circuitry? 4. What specific programming language to be used? 5. How will the programming language be interfaced with the circuitry and the devices? This design project entitled Automated Storage and Retrieval Management System was created for automated storage and retrieval of parts and items in manufacturing, distribution, retail, wholesale and institutions. They focus on bringing goods to the man rather than manual walking and searching. Space savings, increased productivity/reduced labour, increased accuracy and reduced

inventory levels are some of the primary benefits. The purpose of conducting this design project is to invent a machine that will answer the problem for the storing and retrieving of stocks in every Warehouse with the aid of modern technology. Adapting and implementing this project will benefit the following people. Owners of the warehouse, manufacturers, employees, consumers and the future researchers who will conduct a research related to this project. The function on how to operate the system, the interfacing and the I/O card and devices is also indicated in this research.

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The main tools and instrument used in creating this design project are: ACDC adapter, DC motor, dial cord, drill bit, electric drill, Fibber Plastic, glue, heat sink, IC (integrated circuit), multi-tester, parallel port, PCB (printed circuit board), resistor, screw driver, soldering lead, soldering iron, Tact-Switch and electrical wire. Integrated circuits used are: 74LS138 (1-of-8 coder/demultiplexer), 74LS244 (octal 3state buffer/Line Driver/Line Receiver), 74LS374 (Octal D-type transparent latches and edge-triggered flip-flops) and 74LS32 (Quadruple 2-inputs positive-or gates). For the input device, basically, computer standard keyboard was used as the main input device, it is use normally to start the computer, to start programs, to login security password, to encode data, etc. They also utilizes switch buttons that are equipped in the storage boxes, this switch will act as an input that will send signals to the computer through the circuitry and indicate whether the storage box is available or not. Switch buttons are also placed in the platform of the forklift. It will serve as a sensor that will send signals to the computer to command the forklift where to stop. For the output device, the storing and retrieving process uses three (3) motors that are compacted in a forklift; these motors are placed in the forklift, so that it will enable the forklift to move forward, backward, upward and downward. The movements of the forklift are controlled by the controller program that sends signals on internal and external circuitry. Once a specific button is pressed, the forklift will automatically store or retrieve stocks on the specified storage box. A LED bulb was also used to indicate that the system is in progress or processing. The researchers started gathering informations about input/output card for the said project. They have given an address 254H 256H to decode in order to
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create an input/output card. They then started making the schematic diagram for the I/O card using application software called ORCAD Family Release 9.2. They then design the schematic diagram of the external circuitry of the storing and retrieving process. After finalizing the schematic diagram they then created their PCB layout, using also the said application and developed the circuit using double sided Photo PCB through fluorescent lamp. After having the final output of the PCB of the I/O card and external circuit, the researchers began to test the I/O card in the ISA slot of the computer and the external circuitry in the parallel port, and then followed by making the forklift and the storage boxes. A forklift was constructed using fibber plastic; this will serve as the main tool or device for processing the storing and retrieving of stocks automatically. And in order to control the process, it needs motors and a controller program. The storing and retrieving process uses three (3) motors that are equipped in the forklift, thus, motors are placed in the forklift so that it will be able to move forward, backward, upward and downward. Designing of the movement mechanism of the forklift comes next. The movements of the forklift are controlled by the controller program that sends signals to the computer through the internal and external circuitry. The storage box was also constructed using fibber plastic; it is composed of six boxes. These boxes are equipped with switch buttons that will send signal to computer and indicate whether it is available of storing or not. After making the prototype model and finalizing the mechanism, they tested and interfaced the forklift with the stocks that has to be stored or to be retrieved in the storage box with the external circuit.

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The researchers created the program for the controlling the motors and other improvement in the system using Visual Basic 6.0. The Program of Interfacing (customized-forklift-to-computer and computerto-transmitter interfacing) is written in Visual Basic 6.0. First, the administrator will have to login until the correct username and password is encoded and will initialize the main operation of the system. Then, the program will wait input from the operator through the keyboard. Then the program will read the corresponding address of the input 254H and compare it to the list of the addresses in the program. The program uses If-Else-Then Statement. For the storing process, the user will encode first the name and the description of the stock, and then the program will locate which rack is available for storing. When the program detects which rack is empty, it will send signal to the forklift and will automatically store the stock. After storing the stock, it will return back to its initial position. And for the retrieving process, the user will press a button that corresponds to the stock on the GUI which is to be fetched. After pressing the button, the program will automatically search the storage rack and retrieve the stock and return to its initial point. On the other hand, the program will only depend on the input command of the user. The forklift can only store or retrieve stocks one at a time and will not generate unless an electrical power is retained. The LED indicator will light up, indicating that the system is processing. Once a specific button is pressed, the forklift will automatically store or retrieve stocks on the specified storage box. After

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the forklift stored or retrieved the stock it will return to its initial position. The program will cycle indefinitely.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page no. Inside title page i Approval Sheet ii ii iii Acknowledgement iii v Abstract . v Table of Contents ...... x List of Tables .vii List of Figures CHAPTER I Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1 Background of the Study 11 Statement of the Problem .. 33 4 Objectives of the Study ... 4 Theoretical Framework 44 Significance of the Study 57 Scope and Delimitation .. 68 Definition of terms . 79 CHAPTER II Review of Related Literature ... 13 CHAPTER III Methodology .. 20 Research Design ........... 20 Research Instrument......... 20 Gathering Data ............. 21 CHAPTER IV Presentation and Analysis of Data. Program Flow Chart ..... n Program Source Code.....

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CHAPTER V Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation................................................................. Summary .. n Conclusion .. n Recommendation . n Project Development Cost .. Bibliography.... Appendixes.. Appendix A ..... n Appendix B ...... Appendix C ..... Gantt Chart... Curriculum Vitae .....

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