SIS7000A Smart SMT Reel Storage Rack Guide | Southern Machinery

What is the SIS7000A Smart Reel Storage Rack used for? The SIS7000A is an intelligent storage system for SMT component reels. Each storage location has a material detection sensor and an indicator light, so the system records every reel put in or taken out and lights up the locations of the reels to be picked for a work order. For SMT reel storage teams, it turns a search task into a guided one.

Why does a reel store that “works” still cost you line time?

Most SMT stores work because one experienced person knows where everything is. That is the problem. When that person is away, requisitions slow down, a wrong reel reaches the line, and nobody can say which reel was taken when.

The hidden difficulty is not storage space. It is traceability and speed between a work order and the feeder. If you cannot answer “where is this reel, and who took it?” in seconds, the warehouse is a manual process, however tidy the shelves look.

What is a simple framework for moving to light-guided reel picking?

Use five checks before you change anything on the floor:

1. Map the reel flow. Stock-in, requisition, outbound review, trolley loading, line-side outbound, return.
2. Give every reel a unique ID. The system uses barcode labels printed from the software (or BarTender) so each reel can be scanned.
3. Bind reels to locations automatically. Sensor-controlled stock-in lets the rack, not memory, hold the location.
4. Pick by light, then re-check by scan. The location lights up; an outbound review confirms the pick.
5. Close the loop. Returns and restocking go back through the same scan path.

If any of the five is missing today, that is where errors enter.

How does the SIS7000A put this framework into practice?

The system has five parts, per the 2025 operation manual:

| Component | Function |

|---|---|

| Smart reel storage rack | Sensors and indicator lights per location; WiFi or Ethernet; voice prompts through the rack speaker |

| Rack server | Runs the rack database and services; supplied as a virtual machine image or installed on a local server |

| PC software (SmartRack) | Users and permissions, rack set-up, part numbers, labels, requisitions, picking lists, suppliers |

| PDA app | Barcode scanning for stock-in, stock-out, review, trolley loading and lookup |

| Barcode labels | Unique reel IDs |

Stock-in

On the PDA, tap Sensor rack stock in, scan the rack ID, scan the reel barcode, submit, and place the reel in the location that lights up. You can stock in a batch by scanning the rack ID once and then scanning reels one after another.

Stock-out and line-side delivery

Create a material requisition in the PC software first. The picking flow then covers outbound review, loading to a trolley, line-side outbound and first-batch outbound. Wrong reel loaded or picked? A Clear error function on the stock-in page resets it.

Lookup, return and data

Material lookup works by reel or by rack location. Returned reels are restocked. Part numbers, requisitions and supplier part numbers can be imported and exported in bulk using Excel templates, and the manual notes that data not in template format will fail to import.

What do I need to check before buying?

| Item | Requirement in the manual |

|---|---|

| Server CPU | Hardware virtualization (Intel VT-x or AMD SVM) |

| Memory | Minimum 16 GB; at least 8 GB to the VM (16 GB recommended) |

| Storage | 500 GB or more |

| Virtualization platforms | VirtualBox, VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox VE and others |

| Power | Within rated range, e.g. AC 220 V ±10 % |

| Communication | WiFi (2.4 GHz, WPA/WPA2) or Ethernet |

| Rack capacity, dimensions, price, lead time | Not specified in source — contact Southern Machinery to confirm |

Plan the IT side early: some motherboards ship with virtualization disabled, which stops the virtual machine from starting. Also change every first-time default password after installation, as the manual instructs.

How do I estimate the value without guessing?

Use your own numbers in a simple formula (an example only; results depend on configuration and are subject to final technical confirmation):

Monthly time saved = requisitions per month × (minutes per manual pick − minutes per guided pick) ÷ 60

For example, with 400 requisitions, 10 minutes manual and 6 minutes guided, you would estimate 400 × 4 ÷ 60 ≈ 27 hours per month. Those inputs are illustrative, not source data and not a guarantee. Measure your own baseline first.

How does it fit a complete PCB assembly line?

The rack sits upstream of the feeders: it supplies verified reels to the line. Downstream, pair it with SMT and THT lines, board handling and inspection equipment. Southern Machinery, founded in Shenzhen in 2011 and serving 237+ customers worldwide, supplies SMT, THT, wave soldering, board handling and inspection solutions with global service, spare parts support and professional training.

How do I keep the rack reliable?

Daily: check frame and shelves, indicator lights, and sensor response by simulating placing and removing a reel. As needed, wipe surfaces with a soft cloth, no corrosive cleaners. Monthly (recommended): blow out gaps, sensors and boards with compressed air at no more than 0.4 MPa. Also verify stable supply voltage and the rack-to-system connection.

FAQ

Does the SIS7000A track which reel is in which location? Yes. Sensors and barcode scans record each reel in and out, binding it to a location.

Can it guide picking for a work order? Yes. It lights up the locations of the reels to be picked.

What server do I need? Per the manual: virtualization-capable CPU, 16 GB RAM minimum, 500 GB storage, or a local server.

Can I import my part list? Yes, via Excel templates, following the template's column order and required columns.

How is it connected? WiFi (2.4 GHz) or Ethernet.

What is the price or lead time? Not specified in source — contact Southern Machinery to confirm.

What should you read next?

Next in this series: how to connect reel storage data to line-side feeder changeover. Meanwhile, request a quote or technical review for your reel warehouse, or contact us.