The WhereNet WhereCall II is a key component of the WhereNet Wireless Parts Replenishment System, which provides a highly flexible wireless solution that eliminates the need for wired line-side infrastructure and can replace paper based Kanban Systems.

Each container of parts is associated with a wireless WhereCall, which transmits its unique identification when the call button is pressed by the operator. This transmission is received by a network of WhereNet antennas that are strategically installed at ceiling height within a customer manufacturing area.

The WhereNet Wireless Parts Replenishment System then processes the received signal, confirms that a valid request has been made and forwards a material call to a third party's system software. From there the call can be forwarded to vehicle-mounted terminals, floormounted workstations, or paging systems.

WhereCall II is a compact unit, with a durable call button. The WhereCall uses a LCD to display elapsed time from each button activation. The LCD is visible to operators at their workstation so they know how much time has passed since their last call.

The project timeline for this project was extremely fast paced, from concept to finished molded and assembled first parts in less than 10 weeks!