System for controlling item selection, sequence and completeness

摘要

A system and method for the repetitive selection of a group of items which utilizes a series of sensors associated mounted in a frame structure adjacent supplies of items so that the manual selection of an item or items from a supply can be monitored. A programmable logic controller is utilized for allowing the system to be "taught" so that it can easily be used for the repetitive selection of many different desired groups of items without the necessity of rewiring or constructing a totally new device.