Movirack is a mobile racking system used as a high-density storage solution in manual warehouses. Mobile rack blocks are installed on motorized bases that move laterally on rails, allowing aisles to be opened only when needed. This maximizes storage capacity while maintaining direct access to all pallets.
The Movirack module integrates WMS task execution with Movirack hardware control via a communications API, enabling operators to work with tasks while simultaneously controlling aisle opening through a workstation tablet.
Key capabilities
Aisle management integrated with WMS task execution: operators open aisles on-demand during picking, putaway, and loading tasks
Multiple aisle opening modes: with task, without task (manual location selection), and multi-aisle (up to 3 aisles simultaneously)
Movirack reset: rearms the system after execution or failure
Abort order: stops an in-progress Movirack movement
WMS workstation (tablet, web browser): integrates RF operations and Movirack control in a single interface
Architecture
Movirack entity attributes
Field
Description
Code
Movirack identifier
Number
Number in warehouse
IP
Movirack communication IP
Maximum picking aisles
Max aisles open simultaneously
Mode
Manual / Auto / Timing / Autoparking / Autopicking
Status
Ready / Not ready / On process / Failure
Reset
Whether system is ready for new orders
Communication
Easy WMS communicates with Movirack hardware via a communications API (orders sent, status received). The WMS workstation tablet acts as the control interface, integrating:
Standard RF warehouse operations (picking, putaway, etc.)
Movirack control commands (open aisle, reset, abort)
Configuration
Configure Moviracks in EasyS or EasyAssistant (number, IP, mode)
Configure routes from Movirack locations to staging/dock areas
Create Movirack station in warehouse layout
Configure maximum simultaneous aisles per Movirack
Operations
Aisle opening modes (Tablet workstation)
Mode
Trigger
Process
Open aisle with task
System assigns task with Movirack origin/destination
Operator presses "open aisle" button when at location
Open aisle without task
Manual action needed at Movirack location
Operator selects Movirack and aisle to open from guided flow
Open aisle manually
Any situation (maintenance, pre-opening)
Operator selects Movirack and aisle directly
Open multi-aisle
Need to open up to 3 aisles
Guided flow to select Movirack + multiple aisles
Reset Movirack
After a Movirack executes an order or is in failure state, it must be rearmed before new orders can be sent. The "Reset Movirack" action from the workstation rearms the system.
Abort order
If a Movirack is executing a movement and it must be stopped, the "Abort order" action from the workstation halts the current movement.
Errors & troubleshooting
Issue
Cause
Resolution
Movirack status: Not ready
Hardware not initialized or fault condition
Check Movirack hardware; use Reset action
Movirack status: Failure
Communication or mechanical error
Investigate Movirack hardware; use Reset after resolution
Cannot send orders
Status not "Ready"
Reset Movirack first
Related
location — Movirack locations are compact storage locations on mobile bases; aisle opening is required for access
task — Putaway, picking, shipping, and loading tasks can involve Movirack locations
picking — Picking from Movirack locations requires aisle opening before extraction
stations — Movirack has its own station type in the warehouse layout
Arthur Ria