Exhibit
10.2


	
  

  	
  The Children’s Place

  Secaucus, New Jersey

   

  Project 104846

  Commodities and Installation Services

  2006-September-27

  

  



 


	
  Creating Logistics
  Results  |

  	
  DEMATIC

  



 
















	
  

  	
  Proposal for Conveyor
  System

  



 


Introduction


Dematic’s goal is to provide The Children’s
Place with the best system solution available, including cost-effective
technologies, control systems, software, visualization systems, integration and
services. This will help The Children’s Place to optimize service to its
customers, reduce distribution lead-time, enhance material tracking, and
support reduction of overall operating costs. We look forward to working
together with The Children’s Place to build this innovative Material Handling
System.


Executive Summary


This Proposal covers a Material Handling
System encompassing Third-party commodities, Mechanical Installation, and
Electrical Installation and is summarized with the following tasks.


Mechanical Installation


Dematic Mechanical Installation will install
the Material Handling Equipment and related accessories as specified within the
Proposal. Dematic’s Installation Lead will serve as the Site Manager, attending
meetings, interfacing with The Children’s Place representatives, and
coordinating on-site activities.


The installation includes:


·                     Receiving
and unloading of equipment


·                     Assembly and
placement of equipment


·                     Hardware
commissioning and run-in


·                     On-site
representation by Project Engineer and/or Project Installation Foreman


Electrical Installation


Dematic provides the Field Wiring of the
Material Handling Equipment and related accessories, as specified within this
Proposal, which includes:


·                     Setting
the control cabinets


·                     Control
wiring from supplied cabinets to the equipment


·                     Remote
control devices and mounting of the control devices


The Children’s Place will provide wiring from
the building power source to the control cabinet(s).



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ISO 9001:2000 Registered


Dematic is registered to the ISO-9001:2000
International Standard for Quality Management Systems.


The registration applies to all Dematic
Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management and Customer Service processes.


Revisions


	
  Revision Level

  	
   

  	
  Date of Revision

  	
   

  	
  Date of Revision

  	
   

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  2006-September-27

  	
   

  	
  Initial Release.

  	
   

  
	
        

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
        

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  



 



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Table of Contents


	
  1

  	
  Title Page

  	
   

  	
  1

  
	
  1.1

  	
  Proposal
  Content

  	
   

  	
  2

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  2

  	
  Scope of Work

  	
   

  	
  3

  
	
  2.1

  	
  Material Handling System

  	
   

  	
  3

  
	
  2.2

  	
  Installation

  	
   

  	
  4

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  3

  	
  Mechanical Resale Equipment Details

  	
   

  	
  5

  
	
  3.1

  	
  Balers

  	
   

  	
  6

  
	
  3.2

  	
  Carton
  Erector / Sealer

  	
   

  	
  7

  
	
  3.3

  	
  Semi-Automatic Carton Sealer (MQ22)

  	
   

  	
  9

  
	
  3.4

  	
  Dunnage Fill

  	
   

  	
  10

  
	
  3.5

  	
  Weigh Scales

  	
   

  	
  11

  
	
  3.6

  	
  Label Print and Apply System

  	
   

  	
  12

  
	
  3.7

  	
  Trailer
  Unloaders

  	
   

  	
  35

  
	
  3.8

  	
  Trailer Loaders

  	
   

  	
  37

  
	
  3.9

  	
  Overhead Conveyor System (Pacline C-250 Enclosed
  Chain)

  	
   

  	
  39

  
	
  3.10

  	
  Platform

  	
   

  	
  44

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  4

  	
  Controls Resale Equipment Details

  	
   

  	
  45

  
	
  4.1

  	
  GSMi Visualization
  System

  	
   

  	
  45

  
	
  4.2

  	
  Scanners

  	
   

  	
  47

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  5

  	
  Computer Resale Information

  	
   

  	
  49

  
	
  5.1

  	
  SortDirector System Deliverables

  	
   

  	
  49

  
	
  5.2

  	
  Shelf Mounted PickDirector Hardware

  	
   

  	
  50

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  6

  	
  Installation

  	
   

  	
  51

  
	
  6.1

  	
  Mechanical Installation Practices

  	
   

  	
  51

  
	
  6.2

  	
  Electrical Installation Practices

  	
   

  	
  53

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  7

  	
  Proposal Specifications

  	
   

  	
  57

  
	
  7.1

  	
  General

  	
   

  	
  57

  
	
  7.2

  	
  The Children’s Place Deliverables

  	
   

  	
  57

  
	
  7.3

  	
  The Children’s Place Site Conditions

  	
   

  	
  59

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  8

  	
  Safety

  	
   

  	
  61

  
	
  8.1

  	
  Mutual Commitment to Safety

  	
   

  	
  61

  
	
  8.2

  	
  OSHA Lockout / Tagout Rules

  	
   

  	
  62

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  9

  	
  System
  Pricing

  	
   

  	
  63

  
	
  9.1

  	
  Base System

  	
   

  	
  63

  



 



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  9.2

  	
  Pricing Notes

  	
   

  	
  63

  
	
  9.3

  	
  Export Laws and Regulations

  	
   

  	
  64

  
	
  9.4

  	
  Payment Terms

  	
   

  	
  64

  
	
  9.5

  	
  Commercial
  Terms

  	
   

  	
  65

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  10

  	
  Sales
  Agreement

  	
   

  	
  66

  
	
  10.1

  	
  General Terms and Conditions – Exhibit A

  	
   

  	
  67

  



 



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1                            Title
Page


Dematic Corp. (hereinafter referred to as “Dematic”) with offices
located at:


6 Powder Horn Drive


Warren, New Jersey 07059


	
  Submits this Proposal to:

  	
  Equipment to be installed at:

  
	
   

  	
   

  
	
  The Children’s Place Services Company, LLC

  (Hereinafter referred to as “The Children’s Place”)

  	
  The Children’s Place

  
	
   

  	
   

  
	
  915 Secaucus Road

  	
  Airport Road West

  
	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

  	
  Fort Payne, Alabama 35968

  
	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Don Whiteford

  	
  Don Whiteford

  



 


This Proposal consists of the
following:


1.                  Sales
Agreement No. 104846, including General Terms and Conditions - Exhibit A.


2.                  Sections
1 through 10.


3.                  Dematic
drawings: Q103522-C010, Rev. C, Sheets 1 and 2, Dated September 6, 2006.


4.                  Other
documents: None.


If information in any document conflicts with that in another,
governing priority shall be given to documents in the order listed above.


All information in this Proposal is confidential and has been prepared
for The Children’s Place’s use solely in considering the purchase of the
equipment and/or services described herein. The Children’s Place’s use for any
other purpose, or transmission to others of all or any part of this
information, including, but not limited to, drawings, process flow diagrams,
sequence of operation, and pricing, is unauthorized without Dematic’s prior
written consent. All Dematic specifications and drawings remain the property of
Dematic and are subject to recall at any time.


© copyright 2006, Dematic Corp. All rights reserved. The contents of
this Proposal may not be reproduced without the prior written permission of
Dematic Corp.


This Proposal is submitted by:


	
  /s/ Thomas R Dancer

  	
   

  	
  Business Development Manager

  	
   

  	
  732 563-1330 ext. 300

  
	
  Thomas Dancer

  	
   

  	
  Title

  	
   

  	
  Phone

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  /s/ John Van
  Walleghem

  	
   

  	
  General Manager

  	
   

  	
  732-563-1330 ext. 500

  
	
  John Van
  Walleghem

  	
   

  	
  Title

  	
   

  	
  Phone

  



 


The Offer Period for this Proposal shall terminate 30 days from the
date of this Proposal. Dematic may extend the Offer Period; however, the price,
schedule, and other portions of this Proposal may be subject to change.
Extensions of the Offer Period shall be valid only if in writing and signed by
an authorized Dematic representative. This Proposal shall become binding only
upon full execution of the Sales Agreement by duly authorized agents of the
parties.



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1.1                  Proposal Content


This Proposal is provided to furnish all of the necessary Third-party
commodities, Mechanical Installation, and Electrical Installation for The
Children’s Place material handling system. This Proposal must be purchased with
Dematic Proposal Number 103522, which provides all of the necessary Hardware
and Engineering Services.


This Proposal is summarized as follows:


·                     Supply of Third-party Mechanical Resale


·                     Supply of Third-party Controls Resale


·                     Supply of Third-party Computer Resale


·                     Mechanical Installation - Installation of
all conveyors and conveyor accessories specified in Dematic Proposal Number
103522. Receiving, unloading, rigging and placement of conveyors will be
performed by Dematic.


·                     Electrical Installation - Field wiring of
all conveyors and conveyor accessories specified in Dematic Proposal Number
103522. This includes setting the control cabinets, connecting the power and
control wiring from these cabinets to the conveyors and remote control devices
and mounting the control devices. Wiring from the power source to the control
cabinet(s) to be provided by The Children’s Place.



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2         Scope
of Work


The following scope of work is intended to be comprehensive, based on
Dematic’s knowledge and understanding of the project. The Engineering and
Design effort is expected to be a confirmation of the scope listed below. In
general, The Children’s Place is responsible for any scope not specifically
identified as Dematic’s responsibility.


2.1      Material Handling System


	
  Dematic Deliverables

  	
   

  	
  Comments

  
	
  Mechanical Resale

  	
   

  	
  Consists of the following equipment:

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·  Air System including:

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·   Air compressors

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·   Air piping

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·   Air drops with shut-off valves

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·   Air hookup kits to equipment

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·  (2) Balers

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·  (2) Carton Erectors

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·  (4) Semi-Automatic Carton Sealers

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·  (4) Dunnage Fill

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·  (18) Weigh Scales

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·  (5) Trailer Unloaders

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·  (42) Trailer Loaders

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·  Overhead Chain Conveyor

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·  Platforms

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  See the “Mechanical Resale Equipment Details”
  Section for specific details.

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Control Resale

  	
   

  	
  Consists of the following equipment:

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·  Motor Control Cabinets

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·  Label Print and Apply System

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·   (12) Shipping LPA Lines

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·   (2) Carton LPA Lines

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·  Scanners necessary to route product.

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·  RapidSORT Controllers for carton routing on
  sorters.

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·  GSMi  Visualization System application hardware.

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  See the “Controls Resale Equipment Details” Section
  for specific details

  



 



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  Dematic Deliverables

  	
   

  	
  Comments

  
	
  Computer Resale

  	
   

  	
  Interface to The Children’s Place’s WMS

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  ·  SortDirector and PickDirector applications
  Hardware.

  
	
  

  	
   

  	
  See the “Computer Information Systems” Section for
  specific details.

  



 


2.2           Installation


	
  Dematic Deliverables

  	
   

  	
  Comments

  
	
  Mechanical and Electrical
  Installation

  	
   

  	
  Installation of
  all Dematic provided equipment.

  Installation
  will be non-union / non-prevailing wage labor.

  Installation
  includes unloading of all Dematic-supplied equipment.

  Changes to the
  project schedule or labor may effect the installation time and costs.

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Installation Supervisor

  	
   

  	
  Will coordinate
  on-site activities and supervise installation of all Dematic-provided
  equipment.

  



 



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3                            Mechanical
Resale Equipment Details


The Detail Sheets for the equipment in your system follow.



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3.1                  Balers


Two (2) Balemaster EO-6430 Balers to Include the Following:


·                     All
necessary feed chute to accommodate a 24’ discharge height


·                     (2) Balemaster EO-6430
Auto-Tie Horizontal Balers


·                     Air/Oil Cooler (Heat Exchanger) and Select-O-Matic Controls


·                     Dust tight, gasketed 22” x 22” windowed feed chute door


·                     Fused Electrical Disconnect Switch integrated with high voltage motor starter
cabinet


·                     Touch Screen Control complete with screen saver


·                     Extra Heavy Duty Automatic Wire Tier and Inserter


·                     Bale Run-Out. Solid Slide Bed Conveyor per 5’ section. (1) section per
baler


·                     Regenerative Hydraulic Circuit for up to 25% faster Baling
Ram Speed


·                     Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) High Efficiency Motor


·                     Dual Motor/Dual Pump
arrangement with Automatic Selector Controls


·                     SONAC High Level Eye for each feed chute


·                     Mechanical Installation Package


3.1.1        Mechanical installation
package to include the following


·                     Mechanical installation labor


·                     Lifting and rigging equipment


·                     Field crew travel and
living expenses


·                     Detailed approval and
equipment layout drawings


·                     Single-line electrical diagrams


·                     Dedicated project management


·                     Consultation with electrical contractor and related trades


·                     System start-up and operator training for two days on-site


·                     System operation,
maintenance and owner’s manual



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3.2                Carton Erector /
Sealer


	
  

  	
  Future Commodities Int’l Inc.

  BestPack Packaging
  Machinery

  	
  

  	
   

  	
  CLASSIC
  PRINTERS 

  & CONVERTERS

  
	
  World Leader in Sophisticated Packaging Systems

  	
  140 Ethel Road
  West Unit K • Piscataway, NJ 08854

  732-985-1100 • Fax 732-985-1560

  www.tapesandlabels.com

  888-891- TAPE

  



 


·                     Carton
Size:     L: 18.5”    W: 16.25”    H:
15.5”(RSC Type Carton)


·                     Most important carton 18.5 x 16.25 x 15.5”


·                     Electrical:    110V, 60Hz, Single Phase, Omron PLC


·                     Air Requirements:
    100 PSI, 10 + CFM, (Dry AIR) Lubrication Free


3.2.1        Standard Features:


·                     Carton
is straight fed from the hopper / bottom pulled


·                     Output:
10 cartons per minute


·                     Hopper
capacity of 70-100 cartons


·                     PLC
logic


·                     Suction
cup system


·                     Quick
positive size change over


·                     Heavy-duty
construction


·                     Malfunction
alarm with two-colored light


·                     Carton
is sealed form the side


·                     No
tape on the carton alarm


·                     Heavy-duty
castors or peg legs


3.2.1.1                                 The
Children’s Place needs the following before the equipment is installed:


·                     Dedicated 110V line 20 AMPS


·                     Minimum 100 PSI with 10 + CFM


·                     Air must be dry


·                     Airline to the sealer must be a
minimum of 3⁄4” I.D., 1” I.D. or larger is needed if the compressor is
considerable distance from the sealer or
if running multiple lines.



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NOTE


·                     An
application survey and carton samples must be submitted to confirm details;
final details may affect final pricing.


·                     Cartons
must be tested before shipment of equipment. Please send cartons for testing
flat, and 50 cartons of each size.


·                     This
carton erector will set up carton with flaps being folded down.


·                     Installation
must be preformed by approved BestPack Representative for full warranty to be
in effect.



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3.3                  Semi-Automatic
Carton Sealer (MQ22)


	
  

  	
  Future Commodities Int’l Inc.

  BestPack Packaging
  Machinery

  	
  

  	
   

  	
  CLASSIC
  PRINTERS 

  & CONVERTERS

  
	
  World Leader in Sophisticated Packaging Systems

  	
  140 Ethel Road
  West Unit K • Piscataway, NJ 08854

  732-985-1100 • Fax 732-985-1560

  www.tapesandlabels.com

  888-891- TAPE

  



 





3.3.1        Standard features


·                     Box
size W: 8.5” – 21.5.” H: 6.0” - 20.5”


·                     Operator
required to close top flaps


·                     Adjustable
working height (24.5” – 29.5”) unless otherwise ordered


·                     Adjustable
side pressure rollers for box top compression


·                     Removable
top and  bottom tape heads


·                     Four
belt drive (two side and two top)


·                     Tape
Roll Lengths: 1000 yd, 1500 yd.


·                     UL
Approved Electrical Parts


·                     Electrical
on/off box can be mounted on either side of machine


·                     Instruction
/ parts manual


·                     Three
1/5 HP gear motors 17:1 ratio at 74 ft per minute belt speed



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3.4                  Dunnage Fill





Below is the information on the Cushion Fill system as it relates to
this application.


·                     4-
Cushion FillTM Systems (CFSS/N)


·                     4-
Automated Cushion FillTM Bins (CFB-PVC-SENSOR)


·                     Auto
bin will start and stop on its own to keep the bin full at all times.


·                     48
Rolls Per Pallet Cushion Fill Film (CF142508)


·                     Available
sizes Width: 8.875” or 10.875” Perforations at 4”,6”,8” & 10”


·                     Roll
lengths: 8.875”= 2500’/rl. 10.875”= 2000’/rl.


·                     (Custom
printed film available 96 Rolls min. Plate charge applies)



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3.5      Weigh Scales


Table 1     Scales


	
  Qty.

  	
   

  	
  Model

  	
   

  	
  Description

  
	
  12

  	
   

  	
  Mettler Toledo

  	
   

  	
  9477 Scale/Conveyor: 24”Wx47”Lx30”H(+/-2”)

  ·   1/2 HP, 460 VAC, Mild Steel Black, 240 FPM
  for LPA Lines.

  ·   Rate: 56 pkg/min Accuracy: +/- 0.1 Ib

  
	
  6

  	
   

  	
  Mettler Toledo

  	
   

  	
  9477 Scale/Conveyor: 24”Wx47”Lx30”H(+/-2”)

  ·   1/2 HP, 460 VAC, Mild Steel Black, 120 FPM
  for Receiving Lines.

  ·   Rate: 30 pkg/min Accuracy: +/- 0.06 Ib

  
	
  2

  	
   

  	
  Mettler Toledo

  	
   

  	
  KC277628-020: 9477 Conveyor Spares kit (1LPA/1 Rec)

  



 


Table 2  Controllers


	
  Qty.

  	
   

  	
  Model

  	
   

  	
  Description

  
	
  18

  	
   

  	
  Mettler Toledo

  	
   

  	
  C9482-0002 JagExpressweigh Controllers

  ·   110VAC with 120VAC onboard Opto-22 for
  discrete I/O to Induction PLC

  
	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Mettler Toledo

  	
   

  	
  0917-0338: 9482 Controller Spares Kit

  



 


NOTE   Accuracy
based on a wind and vibration-free environment



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3.6      Label
Print and Apply System





Accu-Sort Systems, Inc., a
supplier of integrated scanning and material handling solutions for over 30
years, submits this proposal for The Children’s Place (TCP) in Fort Payne, AL.
This proposal is designed to collate all relevant design issues as they relate
to Accu-Sort deliverables and pricing.


This proposal will be based
on current functionality of existing Accu-Sort supplied FAST Label systems
already in use at three (3) TCP facilities. This new site will leverage the
existing FAST Label application set along with a new functionality to handle
label application at two (2) carton erector lines. Assumptions were made in the
carton erector area and costing is based on current, known TCP requirements on
rate, applicator approach, verification and engineering. Changes to current
specifications may impact cost.


The proposed system solution
includes the following primary functions:


·                     The
design will consist of label printer applicator(s), FAST Label application
software, and scanners required to meet the end-user’s requirements. In
addition, this proposal will include the following options:


·                    Cold
Backup FAST Label application workstation


·                    Cold
Backup Database File Server


·                    Additional
On-Site Training and Standby Support (1 week after commissioning)


·                    Start-Up
Label Stock for 8 hours continuous use for one week


·                     This
project consists of a print and apply labeling system for twelve (12) conveyor
lines and two (2) Carton Erector lines using information captured from inbound
scanners and downloaded files from The Children’s Place via PKMS (by Manhattan
Associates). The system will support two (2) label printer applicators on each
conveyor line. The design will support a throughput rate of 50 cartons per minute
per line


·                     The
Accu-Sort FAST Label system shall manage all real-time aspects of the print and
apply process. For TCP, there are typically two identical parallel conveyor
lines that are side-by side, approximately 10’-6” on center. Functionality of each
line is the same. The two lines shall be controlled by a single Accu-Sort FAST
Label controller.



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·                     As
a carton arrives at induction, it is gapped (by Dematic) on a two-speed belt. A
photoeye detects the gaps between cartons and stops the belt for the
appropriate time period, if the gap is not sufficient. The carton then flows
onto the FAST Label conveyor and the inbound label is scanned for the Case
Number bar code.


·                     Inbound
scanning will be driven by an Accu-Sort Axiom 1L fixed mounted line scanner.
The scanner transmits the Case Number bar code to the Accu-Sort FAST Label
computer and the FAST Label computer inducts the carton into the tracking
process. Via encoder and update photoeyes supplied by Accu-Sort, the FAST Label
computer tracks the carton along the entire printer applicator belt.


·                     Outbound
applied labels will be verified by and Accu-Sort Axiom 1L scanner


·                     The
design will have an Accu-Sort FAST Comm PC and database file server with custom
TCP/IP Sockets software to interface with The Children’s Place computer system
to populate the FAST Label system database. Prior to carton processing, the
Customer HOST will download inbound receiving label data and outbound shipping
label data to the FAST Label system database


·                     The
system shall provide a statistics Report. This report shall be viewable on the
screen of the FAST Label PC. There is no report printer being supplied as part
of the system.


·                     This
proposal will be a duplicate, except for an carton erector lines and increased
throughput to 50 cartons per minute per line, and amount of lines of the
original project for The Children’s Place, located in Mississauga, Ontario,
Canada purchased under Dematic Corp PO# 4500415364.


3.6.1                     Operational
Overview


The following section will describe the basic FAST
Label system functionality as required in previous TCP application. It is our
understanding that the application process required for the carton erector area
will be a subset of the primary FAST Label application. It should be noted that
the labeling operation in this area will be required to print, apply and verify
a label to opposite panels of cartons as they move through the carton erector
process. The dataset and label location for this area have not confirmed at
this time but are presumed to be similar to the base requirements. Additional
costs may apply if throughput rate, scanning, apply approach or engineering
costs associated with this area exceed those of the standard, known TCP
requirements


3.6.1.1                                 Operational
Description


The TCP Host will download label data to the
FAST Label system via TCP/IP Socket interface. The FAST Label Communication
application will populate the downloaded data in the Accu-Sort supplied
database via ODBC connection.



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(The FAST Label system FAST Comm application
and database file server should be housed in a secured room off the workroom
floor. The FAST Label Computer workstations will reside in air-conditioned
enclosures in the immediate vicinity of the LPA operations) Both the FAST Label
Computer and the Accu-Sort Communication workstation and database file server
will support an Ethernet connection and reside on the Customer’s local area
network (LAN). The Customer will provide the Ethernet wiring. The labeling
system will be on its own segment.


Downloaded information shall include all
necessary data records to allow for generating and labeling outbound shipping
cartons. There shall be no upload of verified data from the FAST Label system
to The Children’s Place Host.


A single Axiom 1L scanner shall be mounted on
the right side of the conveyor. One (1) inbound scanner shall be used on each
line. The bar code shall be presented to the scanner in the Ladder orientation
and shall be located on the lower six (6) inches of the carton. The Axiom 1L
shall be mounted with a head tilt of 25-30 degrees to provide an effective
raster of six (6) inches.


Packages shall be conveyed with leading to
trailing edge spacing of eight (8) inches. The primary responsibility of the
inbound scanner is to read the Case Number bar code and transmit the decoded
information via a typical asynchronous serial ASCII communications port to the
FAST Label controller. Floor mounting stands shall be included for these
scanners.


NOTE Induct error conditions including No Read, No
Data, Not in Database, Duplicate Record and Print String Error will be logged
in the FAST Label Computer Event Log. Further, the FAST Label system will
generate the Error Label appropriate for the given condition and transmit the
data to the LPA, which will print and apply the label to the carton in error.
Cartons receiving induct error labels will continue through and exit the
print/apply area unless they exceed configurable thresholds for consecutive
occurrences. Error label processing can be disabled, if needed.


Upon receipt of decoded data from the inbound
scanner, the FAST Label computer will query the database (containing data
previously downloaded from the TCP Host) for the receiving label data
transmitted by the induction scanner. If the receiving label data is found, the
FAST Label computer will “marry” the receiving label data to the carton at the
FAST Label induct eye and track the carton through the length of the LPA
conveyor.


Furthermore, the FAST Label Computer will
match the receiving label to its corresponding shipping label data and transmit
the shipping label data to the appropriate LPA. Each shipping conveyor line
will have two (2) LPA units installed on the side of the conveyor to meet rate,
and the LPA units will receive and print in an alternating, round robin format.
The shipping label will be printed and applied in ladder orientation on the
lower six inches of the carton’s side.


The outbound shipping label will be printed
and applied with a total throughput of 50 cartons per minute per conveyor line.
Following label print/apply, cartons will



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remain edge-justified to the side of the conveyor and will be conveyed
past the verification scanner with leading to trailing edge spacing of a
minimum of eight (8) inches. The verification scanner will read and decode the
shipping label bar code and transmit the decoded data (via a typical serial
ASCII communications port) to the FAST Label Computer.


The Outbound label verification scanning shall be handled by a Axiom 1L
scanner mounted on the side of the conveyor, reading over a fixed depth of
field (+/- 2”). Cartons shall be justified prior to the printer applicator
(+/-1/8”). Therefore, the bar code shall be presented to the scanner in a
justified, side read, Ladder orientation and shall be located on the lower
six-(6) inches of the carton. The Axiom 1L shall be mounted with a head tilt of
25-30 degrees to provide an effective raster of six (6) inches. Packages shall
be conveyed at a speed of 160 fpm with leading to trailing edge spacing of
eight (8) inches.


The primary responsibility of this scanner is to read the outbound
shipping label bar code and transmit the decoded information via a typical
asynchronous serial ASCII communications port to the FAST Label computer. Floor
mounted stands will be included for these units.


If a mis-match or no-read condition is detected at the verification
scanner, the carton shall be diverted. A reject divert shall be supplied by
Dematic. The FAST Label computer shall support an interlock (dry) signal that
will close for 500 ms each time a carton is rejected. This signal shall be
received in a consistent point in the conveyor’s travel. If no divert mechanism
is provided, the error carton will simply stop at a consistent point on the
conveyor for manual handling.


Upon receipt of the decoded data, the FAST Label Computer will compare
the scanned bar code to the expected bar code. (The “expected” bar code will be
the receiving label previously “married” to the carton at induct.) If the
shipping label is verified, the FAST Label Computer will update the status of
the receiving label record to ‘Complete’ and the carton will leave the LPA
operation.


NOTE Verify error
conditions including Verify No Read, No Data and Mismatch will be logged in the
FAST Label Computer Event Log. Further, if a user-configurable threshold value
for consecutive occurrences of any verify error is met, the FAST Label Computer
will stop the conveyor for the appropriate operator resolution. (The FAST Label
workstation will support an OK to Run signal, which will drop out at a consistent
point in conveyor travel beyond the verify scanner.) A manual restart will be
required following any verify error conveyor stop.


When the carton passes the verification bar code scanner, the shipping
label bar code will be scanned, decoded and transmitted to FAST Label
workstation, which will compare the scanned bar code to the expected bar code.
If the labels match correctly, FAST Label workstation will update the status of
the carton record to ‘Complete’. Once a label is verified, the associated data
will be deleted during the following night’s ‘clean-up process. If the labels
do not match, an error



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will be written to the FAST Label workstation event log and the carton
will be diverted or the processing line will be stopped for appropriate
resolution (if the error meets the user-configurable consecutive error
threshold value).


Cartons that result in error labels or cause the conveyor to stop (e.g.
out of synch or mismatch) will not be verified. Accordingly, their status will
not be marked as ‘Complete’ in the database. Therefore, error condition cartons
resolved downstream can be reintroduced to the system without negatively
affecting the status of the successfully processed cartons. Similarly, cartons
that are mismatched, do not read or do not receive decoded data at verify can
be reintroduced and rerun through the print/apply operation for proper completion.
Any receiving label record in the database not flagged as verified (Complete)
for a period in excess of fifteen (15) days, shall be automatically purged in
that night’s clean-up process


3.6.1.2           Error
Handling


Error conditions are defined and will be handled as follows:


Inbound No Read – The inbound Axiom 1L side-read bar code scanner does
not detect a receiving label. An “Induct No-Read” error label will be printed
and applied, and the carton will continue through and out of the print/apply
area for resolution downstream or a return to the LPA operation. This error
condition can be set to become fatal after a configurable number of consecutive
cartons of this error type.


Inbound No Data – The FAST Label Computer does not receive decoded data
from the inbound single-line scanner before the carton reaches the tracking
systems induct photo eye. An “Induct No-Data” error label will be printed and
applied, and the carton will continue through and out of the print/apply area
for resolution downstream or a return to the LPA operation. This error
condition can be set to become fatal after a configurable number of consecutive
cartons of this error type.


Inbound Not in Database – The receiving label data read and decoded by
the inbound scanner and transmitted to the FAST Label Computer is not among the
data downloaded by The Customer Host. An “Induct Not in Database” error label
will be printed and applied, and the carton will continue through and out of
the print/apply area for resolution downstream or a return to the LPA
operation. This error condition can be set to become fatal after a configurable
number of consecutive cartons of this error type.


Inbound Duplicate Record – The receiving label read and decoded by the
inbound scanner and transmitted to the FAST Label workstation has previously
been processed and flagged as ‘Complete’: i.e. a shipping label was printed and
correctly verified. A “Duplicate Record” error label will be printed and
applied, and the carton will continue through and out of the print/apply area
for resolution downstream or a return to the LPA operation.



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Inbound Print String Error – The Data Record
Layout downloaded from the HOST contains no data or improperly formatted data
(defined as no start and/or end character(s) in the print command) in the “Shipping
Label print stream” field. A “Print String Error” label will be printed and
applied, and the carton will continue through and out of the print/apply area
for resolution downstream or a return to the LPA operation. NOTE: Resolution
must involve correcting the Data Record Layout: adding or properly formatting
the print string.


Mismatch at Verify Scanner – The shipping
label printed and applied does not correspond to the receiving label read at
induct for the carton tracked from induct to verify. This error condition can
be set to become fatal after a configurable number of consecutive cartons of
this error type.


No Read at Verify Scanner – The outbound
scanner is unable to decode a shipping label. This error condition can be set
to become fatal after a configurable number of consecutive cartons of this
error type.


No Data at Verify Scanner – The FAST Label
workstation does not receive decoded data from the outbound scanner. This error
condition can be set to become fatal after a configurable number of consecutive
cartons of this error type.


NOTE An error is considered fatal if the LPA
conveyor stops as a result.


3.6.1.3     System Setup/Control Operations


Parameters for communication with TCP Host
shall be set up as part of system installation. Typical operator interaction
shall involve the starting and stopping of the application (booting the PC or
executing the application from the Windows desktop). In addition the operator
shall clear jams and restart the conveyor in selected error conditions through
the Fast Label control panel screen.


3.6.1.4     Synchronous Flow


·                     Some
time prior to processing any given carton, The FAST Label workstation will
receive receiving label bar code data and preformatted printer information for
the shipping label in a Label File.


·                     Upon
receipt, the FAST Comm application will populate the local database, residing
on the FAST Label system database file server, with the data from the label
file.


·                     As
each carton is scanned upon entry to the print/apply system, the FAST Label
workstation will receive each successfully scanned carton’s receiving label bar
code data from the scanners and use the data to look up the corresponding
shipping label bar code data.


·                     Following
a successful lookup, the FAST Label workstation will send the preformatted
shipping label bar code label data to the appropriate printer/applicator.



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·                     In
the event of induct errors including No Read, No Data, Not in Database and
Duplicate Label, the FAST Label workstation will send the corresponding error
label to the appropriate printer/applicator(s) for the 

carton(s) in question, where the error label will be printed and applied. The
error label should prove valuable when resolving error conditions downstream of
the print/apply operation.


·                     Following
the printer/applicator, every carton will pass before a verification scanner.
For all cartons successfully scanned and decoded, FAST Label workstation will
receive shipping label bar code data.


·                     The
FAST Label workstation will use the shipping label bar code data received from
the verification bar code scanner to set a flag in the database for a
successfully processed receiving label (carton).


·                     In
the absence of bar code data verifying a successfully processed receiving label
(carton), the FAST Label workstation will not flag the receiving label as
successfully processed (Complete).


·                     If
any of the following errors –
inbound no read, inbound no data, inbound not in database, verify scanner no
read, verify scanner no data or verify scanner mismatch - meet user-configurable
threshold values for consecutive occurrences, a fatal error will occur. FAST
Label workstation will not continue to send data to the printer/applicators but
instead will drop the run signal and stop the conveyor(s).


3.6.1.5           FAST Comm PC Operations


The FAST Comm application will provide
integration between the TCP Host and the FAST Label workstations. The FAST Comm
system will receive data downloads from the HOST via TCP/IP socket link and
populates the database server application via ODBC connection.


The FAST Comm application requires minimal
operator interface after initial installation and configuration. A system
administrator shall set up and change user account security to control access
to these functions. We recommend housing the FAST Comm application PC and the
database file server in a secured room located off the workroom floor.


The FAST Label workstation will communicate
with the database server application, where it will have access to receiving
label and shipping label data for lookup and label printing. The FAST Comm PC
shall be a Windows XP based computer.


The FAST Comm application provides integration
between Accu-Sort’s FAST Suite and host processes and systems. This integration
is performed through processing of data between the FAST Comm application and
customer Host systems. Typical data processing includes product table
definitions, inventory transactions and production/shipping processing results.



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3.6.2                    Network
Overview


The system database will continue to be
maintained on the existing Accu-Sort supplied database file server. A peer to
peer relationship will continue to exist between the FAST Comm application and
TCP Host as well as support to the database file server and the FAST Label
workstations.


3.6.2.1                                 Host
Communication Interface


This section contains the critical details of
communication between the FAST Comm application and The Customer Host (HOST).
Format and content for every required transaction must be completely specified
and approved before interface programming can begin. However, it should be
noted that communications description between TCP and FAST Label have already
been developed at other sites and will be replicated in this opportunity. No
changes to the existing format, frequency or type of communications are planned
for in this proposal.


The download process addresses the
transmission of data from the TCP Host to the Accu-Sort FAST Comm application.
The TCP Host will provide label data to the Accu-Sort system, which manages the
generation and application of shipping labels. This data will be provided
utilizing TCP/IP Sockets.


There is one (1) type of record that shall be
provided. This record will contain information that will cause a label to be
added to the FAST Label system database. Label data will be provided to the
FAST Label subsystem prior to the carton being inducted into the label
application process. The FAST Comm application provides a point of contact
between the TCP Host and the FAST Label system.


In addition the TCP Host will generate a “Heart
Beat” message to the FAST Comm application utilizing TCP/IP Sockets. This
message will be “ACK’d” back to the TCP Host indicating that the FAST Comm
application is operational.


The FAST Comm application will be the “Client”
in all TCP/IP Socket connections.


3.6.2.1.1                            Communications
Rules


Once a packet is sent, the TCP Host will wait
for a response on the same port the packet was sent before sending another
packet. The response can be an ACK for confirmation of accurate delivery, a NAK
indicating a need for a re­transmission, or no response, the latter indicating
the FAST Comm application is not operational or the packet was lost. If no
response is received within a timeout period, the packet will be resent. The
timeout period is set to 3 seconds.


If the Accu-Sort FAST Comm application does
not respond to the packet with an ACK or NAK, the TCP Host must resend the
packet. Theoretically, it is possible that the original packet was received
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responding ACK was lost. This would result in
the FAST Comm application processing two or more copies of the same packet. The
duplicate packets would be received one after the other, sequentially. These
are referred to as sequential duplicates.


In most applications, the same exact packet
would never intentionally be sent twice. The Accu-Sort system will discard
sequential duplicates. They will be infrequent enough, if they even happen. The
Accu-Sort FAST Comm application must ACK the duplicate and then discards it.


3.6.2.1.2                            Receipt
Procedure


Receive a packet; check the STX and ETX.


·                     If
they are present, send an ACK.


·                     If
they are not present, send a NAK.


·                     If
the packet is different from the last one, process it, else, discard it.


3.6.2.1.3                            Heart
Beat Message


The TCP Host sends this message to the
Accu-Sort FAST Comm application on a pre-defined time interval (default set to
3 seconds) to ensure that communications are active. This message is only sent
during periods of inactivity.


	
  Field

  	
   

  	
  Description

  	
   

  	
  Length

  	
   

  	
  Type

  	
   

  	
  Comment

  
	
  1

  	
   

  	
  STX

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Start of Text Character

  
	
  2

  	
   

  	
  Message #

  	
   

  	
  2

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Unique Message ID

  
	
  3

  	
   

  	
  HEARTBEAT

  	
   

  	
  9

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  The word “Heartbeat”

  
	
  4

  	
   

  	
  ETX

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  End of Text Character

  



 


3.6.2.1.4                            Return
Message for Heart Beat Message


The TCP Host expects an ACK or NAK from the
Accu-Sort FAST Comm application within a predefined time. The TCP Host always
resends the message if it receives a NAK. If the TCP Host does not receive an
ACK or NAK, it resends the message a fixed number of times before disconnecting.


3.6.2.1.5                            Label
Download Process


The Label download contains information
required by FAST Label system for the generation of the bar coded shipping
label. In order for shipping labels to be printed and applied to the inbound
cartons, the Accu-Sort FAST Comm application system must complete the update of
the local database prior to the



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inbound cartons arriving at the FAST Label subsystem system for
labeling. This process is as follows:


·                     The
HOST will initiate a TCP/IP Sockets transmission to the FAST Comm application


·                     When
the FAST Comm application successfully receives the transmission, it shall
respond with an “ACK” signifying successful receipt of the transmission


3.6.2.2           Host Interface Summary


	
  HOST INTERFACE SUMMARY- Interface between FAST Comm Application and
  TCP Host

  
	
   

  
	
  The Vendor
  interface PC/device

  	
   

  	
  FAST Comm Application & PC

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Host computer

  	
   

  	
  PKMS

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Host operating
  system

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Host interface

  	
   

  	
  o
  Serial Communication 

  o Virtual Drive 

  o 5250 Emulation 

  o 3270 Emulation 

  o TCP/IP, Type: FTP 

  o Network: Windows
  NT/2000 peer-to-peer (shared drive) 

  x Other: TCP/IP
  Sockets

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Host software

  	
   

  	
  o
  None 

  o PCOMM 

  o Client Access 

  o 5250 Emulation: 

  o 3270 Emulation: 

  o TCP/IP Emulation: 

  o Other:

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Transfer method

  	
   

  	
  o
  File Transfer 

  x Record By Record 

  o Other: Shared
  Directory

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Re-transmit
  protocol:

  	
   

  	
  o
  Automatic 

  o Request 

  o VENDOR standard
  (serial communications only) 

  x None 

  o N/A 

  o Other:

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Error checking:

  	
   

  	
  o
  Header Records 

  x Real-time ack 

  o The Vendor Standard
  Protocol 

  o N/A 

  o Other: Deletion of
  downloaded file

  



 



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3.6.2.2.1         Interface
Description – Shipping Label Record


 


	
  Type

  	
   

  	
  o file 

  x
  record

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Name of
  file/record (reference “interface summary”)

  	
   

  	
  Shipping Label

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  File/Record
  interface type

  	
   

  	
  x
  Downloaded From Host 

  o Uploaded To Host

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  File/Record
  contents

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Approx. number
  of records per transaction

  	
   

  	
  One

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  End of record
  character

  	
   

  	
  (ETX ASCII 03)

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Field delimiter

  	
   

  	
  None

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Record action

  	
   

  	
  o
  N/A 

  x Update Existing
  Record 

  o Overwrite Existing
  Record

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  File action

  	
   

  	
  o
  N/A 

  o Delete File After
  Download 

  o Save copy to Archive
  directory

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Transfer
  frequency

  	
   

  	
  x
  Real-Time 

  o Preset Intervals:
  every X minutes 

  o User Set-able
  Interval 

  o Preset Time: 

  o defined by customer
  (once per day)

  



 


3.6.2.2.2         Data
Record Layout – Label


	
  Type

  	
   

  	
  o file 

  x
  record

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Name of
  file/record

  	
   

  	
  Label record

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  File/Record
  interface type

  	
   

  	
  x
  Downloaded From Host 

  o Uploaded To Host

  



 


	
  Field Description

  	
   

  	
  Length

  	
   

  	
  Field Type

  	
   

  	
  Field Format

  
	
  STX

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  The Start of Text character

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Communication
  Transaction Number

  	
   

  	
  2

  	
   

  	
  Character (Left Padded with “0” if less than 10)

  	
   

  	
  This is fixed length and should always be of size
  two. The transaction number starts from 01 and goes up to 99. The numbers are
  cyclic and revert back to 01 after 99. Every new message sent from the PKMS
  Host keeps incrementing this number by one. No two consecutive messages have
  the same transaction number.

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Field Separator

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Always “I”

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Message Type

  	
   

  	
  8

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  It is always ADDLABEL.

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Field Separator

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Always “I”

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Label Type

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Numeric

  	
   

  	
  1 = Inbound

  2 = Outbound

  (Not currently being used by the system)

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Field Separator

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Always “I”

  



 



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  Type

  	
   

  	
  o file 

  x
  record

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	 

	
  Receiving Label

  	
   

  	
  20

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Up to 20 Digit Number representing the bar code data
  on the receiving label

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Field Separator

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Always “I”

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Estimated Weight

  	
   

  	
  5

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  The estimated weight of the carton. There is an
  implied decimal point between the 3rd and 4th characters. For example, 10.25
  lbs. Would be transmitted as ‘01025’.

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Field Separator

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Always “I”

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Sort Lane Destination

  	
   

  	
  2

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Indicates the logical lane to which this carton should
  be sorted. This is a Logical lane identifier assigned by the Host.

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Field Separator

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Always “I”

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Shipping Label

  	
   

  	
  20

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Data to be used for label lookup from inbound
  scanner

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Field Separator

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Always “I”

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Tracking Number

  	
   

  	
  22

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Only populated for outbound cartons and if present
  (Future use)

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Field Separator

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Always “I”

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Tote number

  	
   

  	
  18

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Tote # (Future use).

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Field Separator

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Always “I”

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  QC Flag

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Y = QC

  N = No QC

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Field Separator

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Always “I”

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Date/Time Stamp

  	
   

  	
  13

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  YYYYMMDD HHMM

  (Military time)

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Field Separator

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Always “I”

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Shipping Label print
  stream

  	
   

  	
  1550

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  The actual label data/printer stream for the Print
  & Apply printer

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Field Separator

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  Always “I”

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  ETX

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Character

  	
   

  	
  End of Text character.

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Record Terminator:

  	
   

  	
  (ETX ASCII 03)

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Total Record Length:

  (excluding terminator)

  	
   

  	
  1675

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
												



 


3.6.2.3           Bar Code Specifications


This section contains specific details of all
bar codes being scanned or printed by components within the system. Bar code
parameters are based on samples provided by the customer and prior
understanding of TCP requirements put forward on existing Accu-Sort FAST Label
applications.



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Any changes in bar code format, size, bar code quality, label stock,
printing methods, data content or any other parameters could affect the
performance of the scanners, printers and the entire system. It is critical
that these bar code specifications be confirmed and maintained as requirements.
Changes to the bar codes, which reduce scanner read rates, are not covered by
scanner warranty service trips.



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The bar codes pertinent to this system are as follows:


·                     Receiving
label


·                     Shipping
label


The following sections give details on each bar code in this system.


3.6.2.3.1                            Receiving
Label Bar Code


	
  Bar code Type

  	
   

  	
  Code 128

  
	
  Number of
  Characters

  	
   

  	
  20

  
	
  Bar code Pattern
  length (inches)

  	
   

  	
  2.875 inches

  
	
  Minimum bar
  height (inches)

  	
   

  	
  1.4375 inches

  
	
  Checksum (Y/N,
  Type)

  	
   

  	
  N

  
	
  Minimum narrow
  element (mils)

  	
   

  	
  .015

  
	
  Maximum wide
  element (mils)

  	
   

  	
  .050

  
	
  Bar color

  	
   

  	
  Black

  
	
  Space color

  	
   

  	
  White

  
	
  Print method

  	
   

  	
  o
  Direct thermal 

  o Thermal transfer 

  x Laser

  



 


Bar code Data Field Layout


 


	
  Field Position

  	
   

  	
  Field Description

  	
   

  	
  Field length

  	
   

  	
  Field Format

  
	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Receiving Label

  	
   

  	
  20

  	
   

  	
  Code 128

  



 


3.6.2.3.2                            Shipping
Label Bar Code


	
  Bar code Type

  	
   

  	
  Code 128

  
	
  Number of
  Characters

  	
   

  	
  20

  
	
  Bar code Pattern
  length (inches)

  	
   

  	
  ? inches

  
	
  Minimum bar
  height (inches)

  	
   

  	
  1”

  
	
  Checksum (Y/N,
  Type)

  	
   

  	
  N

  
	
  Minimum narrow
  element (mils)

  	
   

  	
  0.20 mils

  
	
  Maximum wide
  element (mils)

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Bar color

  	
   

  	
  Black

  
	
  Space color

  	
   

  	
  White

  



 



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  Bar code Type

  	
   

  	
  Code 128

  
	
  Print method

  	
   

  	
  o Direct
  thermal 

  x Thermal transfer 

  o Laser 

  o Preprinted
  commercial press 

  o Ink Jet 

  o Dot Matrix

  o

  



 


Bar
code Data Field Layout


 


	
  Field Position

  	
   

  	
  Field Description

  	
   

  	
  Field length

  	
   

  	
  Field Format

  
	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Shipping Label

  	
   

  	
  20

  	
   

  	
  Code 128

  



 


3.6.2.4                                 Package
Specification


This table defines the specifications for all packages handled by the
ship labeling system.


	
  Package Sizes and Weights

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Minimum package
  length (inches)

  	
   

  	
  9”

  
	
  Maximum package
  length (inches)

  	
   

  	
  34”

  
	
  Minimum package
  width (inches)

  	
   

  	
  7”

  
	
  Maximum package
  width (inches)

  	
   

  	
  22”

  
	
  Minimum package
  height (inches)

  	
   

  	
  4.5”

  
	
  Maximum package
  height (inches)

  	
   

  	
  16”

  
	
  Minimum package
  weight

  	
   

  	
  2 lbs.

  
	
  Maximum package
  weight

  	
   

  	
  70 lbs.

  
	
  Other
  Package Parameters

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Package material

  	
   

  	
  Carton

  
	
  Package
  open/closed?

  	
   

  	
  Closed

  
	
  Package Taped
  (Y/N)?

  	
   

  	
  Yes

  
	
  Package Banded
  (Y/N)?

  	
   

  	
  Yes/No

  
	
  Package Wrapped
  (Y/N)?

  	
   

  	
  No

  
	
  If Yes, describe
  material

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Package/Wrapping
  Reflective (Y/N)?

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Irregular shape
  (Y/N)? (define)

  	
   

  	
  N

  
	
  If yes, define
  shape

  	
   

  	
   

  



 



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  Package Sizes and Weights

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Package Color(s)

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Labels Present
  on This Package

  	
   

  	
  1

  
	
  Locations where
  this box is processed

  	
   

  	
  Infeed to Print and Apply area.

  



 


NOTE As noted, if
requirements of the carton erector area vary from those on the table above,
please notify Accu-Sort immediately; design changes maybe required.


3.6.3        Shipping Label
Printer/Applicator


3.6.3.1     Printer Applicator Specifications


	
  FILL IN THE FOLLOWING FOR ALL PRINTER TYPES

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Printer
  manufacturer & model

  	
   

  	
  ID Tech Model 250 P/A with Sato 8485 SE print engine
  & right-hand tamp

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Type of label
  printer

  	
   

  	
  o
  Manual [table top] 

  x Printer/Applicator 

  o Blow o
  Tamp x Tamp-Blow

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Print method

  	
   

  	
  x
  Direct Thermal (no ribbon) 

  o Thermal Transfer
  (ribbon) 

  o Other:

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Printer
  communicates to (is controlled by)

  	
   

  	
  LAP Computer

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Label stock/size

  	
   

  	
  4” X 6”

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Names(s) of
  label(s) printed (reference LABEL section (16)

  	
   

  	
  Shipping Label

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Other
  information

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  FILL IN
  THE FOLLOWING FOR PRINTER APPLICATOR ONLY

  
	
   

  
	
  Application

  	
   

  	
  o
  Top Apply 

  x Side Apply o
  Front Apply

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Location of
  printer/applicator

  	
   

  	
  Left-side of conveyor

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Mounting by

  	
   

  	
  VENDOR

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Safety cage
  required (Y/N)?

  	
   

  	
  No

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  If YES, cage
  provided by

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Required
  air/tamp throw

  	
   

  	
  4” inches

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Compressed dry
  air supply

  	
   

  	
  80 PSI

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Positioning of
  label on carton (check all that apply)

  	
   

  	
  o
  Front Side x
  Leading edge 

  x Driver Side o
  Middle 

  o Passenger Side o
  Trailing edge

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Conveyor belt
  height at applicator

  	
   

  	
  30”

  



 



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The serial port assignments for the shipping label printer/applicator
are as follows:


	
  PRINTER:

  	
   

  	
  Carton Printer/Applicator

  
	
  Port

  	
   

  	
  Device

  	
   

  	
  Type

  	
   

  	
  Baud

  	
   

  	
  Data

  	
   

  	
  Parity

  	
   

  	
  Stop

  	
   

  	
  Message Format

  
	
  1

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
  RS422

  	
   

  	
  19200

  	
   

  	
  8

  	
   

  	
  N

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Preformatted label information from Our Customer

  



 


3.6.3.2                                 Label
Specifications


This section contains details about label stock requirements for this
system’s labels and/or printers. Provision of quality label stock is the
responsibility of the end user. This proposal will provide an optional quantity
of 1,700,000 labels for testing/commissioning and start-up, after which the end
user will provide stock for production efforts going forward.


Label gap and adhesive are significant factors contributing to optimal
printer or printer/applicator operation and throughput. Accu-Sort recommends that
the end user obtains label stock either through the printer/applicator vendor
or through one of the vendor’s approved sources at least through the warranty
period. Failure to use approved or recommended stock could limit or void the
equipment warranty.


The labels pertinent to this system are as follows:


·                     Receiving/Inbound
Label – 4”x 4” (provided by others)


·                    Code-128,
20 character code, receiving label


·                    Code
128, 4 character code, Quantity (ignored by FAST Label system)


·                     Shipping/Outbound
Label – 4”x 6” (printed and applied in this implementation)


·                    Code-128,
20 character code, shipping label


·                    Code
128, 4 character code, (ignored by FAST Label system)


NOTE: As noted, if
requirements of the carton erector area vary from those described above, please
notify Accu-Sort immediately; design changes to the carton erector area maybe
required.



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3.6.3.2.1         Receiving Label


	
  STOCK SPECIFICATIONS

  
	
   

  
	
  LABEL NAME

  	
   

  	
  Receiving Label

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Function

  	
   

  	
  x
  Read Only 

  o Print Only 

  o Print & Read

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Printing method

  	
   

  	
  o
  Direct Thermal 

  o Thermal Transfer 

  x Laser

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Label stock type

  	
   

  	
  o
  Paper 

  o Kraft (Cardboard) 

  o Other:

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Label size:

  	
   

  	
  Width: 4” inches

  Height: 4” inches

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Label gap

  	
   

  	
  N/A

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Stock color

  	
   

  	
  White

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Ink color

  	
   

  	
  Black

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Backing

  	
   

  	
  Paper

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  



 


3.6.3.2.2                            Shipping
Label


	
  STOCK SPECIFICATIONS

  
	
   

  
	
  LABEL NAME

  	
   

  	
  Shipping Label

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Function

  	
   

  	
  o
  Read Only 

  o Print Only 

  x Print & Read

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Printing method

  	
   

  	
  o
  Direct Thermal 

  x Thermal Transfer 

  o Laser 

  o Dot Matrix 

  o Other:

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Label stock type

  	
   

  	
  x
  Paper 

  o Kraft (Cardboard) 

  o Other:

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Label size:

  	
   

  	
  Width: 4” inches Height: 6” inches

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Label gap

  	
   

  	
  Typically 3/8 – 5/8”

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Stock color

  	
   

  	
  White

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Ink color

  	
   

  	
  Black

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Label feed
  method

  	
   

  	
  x
  Roll 

  o Fan-Fold 

  o Not Applicable

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Roll diameter
  [0.0]

  	
   

  	
  Max for printer/applicator = 12”; 2,645 labels per
  roll

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Roll core
  diameter [I.D.]

  	
   

  	
  Typically 3”

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  Backing

  	
   

  	
  Paper

  



 



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3.6.3.3           PLC Interface


Status Information will be supplied between
FAST Label workstations and the Dematic PLC. These interlocks will be via dry
contact 120 VAC conveyor interlock connection to the conveyor PLC. An interlock
will be provided to shut down the conveyor if the FAST Label workstation is not
functioning properly (contact is closed when functional, open on error
condition). The following are the interface signals to be utilized.


·                     “OK to Run
Line x” - Signal from the FAST Label system to Conveyor system for each of the
two lines the FAST Label workstation supports. The contact is closed when
running and open for fault conditions or manual stoppages.


·                     “LPA #X
Operational” - Signal from the FAST Label system to Conveyor system for each of
the LPA machines. The contact is closed when the associated machine is running
and operational (not out of stock/ribbon) and open for fault conditions or
manual stoppages


·                     “Verify Fault
Line x” Signal from the FAST Label system to Conveyor system for each of the
LPA lines. The contact is closed for 500 ms when the associated carton fails
verification. This signal must be received by the PLC in a consistent point in
the carton’s travel.


3.6.4                 ID Technology Model 250 Printer Applicator


The ID Technology Model 250 is truly a “next
generation” label printer applicator. After extensive industry research and
consultation, the IDT250 was truly designed with the demands of today’s
automated lines in mind. The Model 250 features a microprocessor controlled,
electronic module with digitally displayed settings. There are no
potentiometers to turn and all settings are easily recalled from memory for
easy set up. Optional PLC outputs can easily be configured via the front panel
for simple integration with external systems. All key sub-assemblies are
modular, facilitating simple stocking of spare parts and uncomplicated parts
replacement. The applicator can be mounted in any orientation for top, bottom
or side label application.


3.6.4.1                                 ID
Technology Standard Features


·                     ID
Technology Series 250 Right Hand Tamp Printer Applicator with SATO 8485se, 203
DPI Print Engine


·                     3
Stage Beacon Stack Illuminating under the Following Conditions – Green, All
Systems Go – Amber, Label or Ribbon Low Supply Condition – Red, System
Fault/Off Line Condition


·                     LPA
Stand, Leveling Feet, Cantilever Design


·                     Tamp
Cylinder Stroke 4”


·                     Tamp-Jet
Pneumatics Upgrade



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  ·  Delrin Tamp-Jet Pad – 4” x 6”

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
  ·  Low Label Sensor

  
	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
  ·  Water/Air Separator Filter Kit

  
	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
  ·  Air Pressure Switch

  
	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
  ·  Product Detector Sensor

  
	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
  ·  Product Detector Sensor Mounting Hardware

  
	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
  ·  Unique Innovative Modular Design

  
	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
  ·  “Hot-Swap” Modules Drastically Reduce Downtime

  
	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
  ·  Simple Media Loading

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
  ·  All Metal Construction

  	
   

  



 


	
  3.6.4.2

  	
  Printer Applicator Specifications

  



 


	
  Products:

  	
   

  	
  Corrugated Cartons

  
	
  Accuracy:

  	
   

  	
  +/- 1/8” exclusive of product variation – 98%
  consistency

  
	
  Label Size:

  	
   

  	
  4x6

  
	
  Material:

  	
   

  	
  Thermal Transfer Stock

  
	
  Copy:

  	
   

  	
  Bar Code w/ Human Readable

  
	
  Packaging:

  	
   

  	
  12” OD - 3” ID roll; 1/8” spacing, precision trim:
  labels rolled out; 2,645 labels per roll

  
	
  Electrical:

  	
   

  	
  115VAC 60 Cycle

  
	
  Air:

  	
   

  	
  2.5 CFM @ 60PSI

  



 


	
  3.6.4.3

  	
  Conveyor Characteristics

  



 


Please note: The two (2) - LPA solution requires 32
feet of conveyor length. Inclusion of a push reject diverter would add an
additional three (3) feet of overall length to the system footprint.


	
  Conveyor Width

  	
   

  	
  24.0”

  
	
  Carton Rate Each
  Line

  	
   

  	
  66 CPM – 33 CPM per labeler

  
	
  Hours per day

  	
   

  	
  8

  
	
  Conveyor Speed
  (@ labeler)

  	
   

  	
  250 FPM

  
	
  Top of roller
  elevation

  	
   

  	
  30.0”

  
	
  Minimum Package
  Spacing

  	
   

  	
  14.0”

  
	
  Operating
  Environment

  	
   

  	
  Warehouse Distribution Center (Dusty)

  



 



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  3.6.4.4

  	
  System Throughput

  



 


The stated throughput
capability is calculated based on conveyor speeds, package pitch/spacing, and
other critical functional parameters outlined by Dematic for The Children’s
Place. These calculations do not imply hourly, daily or other averages that may
be affected by down time or other off-line situations.


The maximum throughput
requirement of the labeling system is 50 cartons per minute.


	
  3.6.5

  	
  System Equipment

  



 


	
  Item

  	
   

  	
  Qty

  	
   

  	
  Description

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
  FAST Label Database File Server

  
	
  1

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  SERVER, POWEREDGE 6000 SERIES, TOWER POWER SUPPLY,
  UNINTERRUPTABLE, SMART UPS 2200VA/1980W WITH 20A RECEPTICLES, RAID, 36GB
  AVAIL, REDUND PS & GB NIC; MONITOR, 17 IN. SVGA,.MIDNIGHT GRAY, .28MM,
  1600 X 1200; (Hardware, Dell)

  
	
  2

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  PC ANYWHERE 32, HOST ONLY & SYBASE ADAPTIVE
  SERVER ANYWHERE, OEM/EMBEDDED, SERVER

  
	
  3

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  SOFTWARE, SERVER AND 5 CLIENT ACCESS LICENSE,
  WINDOWS SERVER 2003 STANDARD EDITION & SOFTWARE, 5 CLIENT ACCESS LICENSE
  ADDON, WINDOWS SERVER 2003

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
  FAST Comm Application Workstation

  
	
  4

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  PC, OPTIPLEX, PENTIUM 4, WIN XP, CDRW, MODEM, SM
  MINITOWER, 2 PCI, GB NIC; 56K EXTERNAL FAX MODEM AND CABLE ASSEMBLY

  
	
  5

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  PC ANYWHERE 32, HOST & REMOTE; SYBASE ADAPTIVE
  SERVER ANYWHERE, OEM/EMBEDDED

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
  FAST, Label Shipping System 12 Lines/1 PC per 2
  Lines/2-LPA per line

  
	
  6

  	
   

  	
  6

  	
   

  	
  PC, OPTIPLEX, PENTIUM 4,W/ 17IN MONITOR, WIN XP,
  CDRW, MODEM, SM MINITOWER, 2 PCI, GB NIC; APC SMART UPS 700 UNINTERRUPTIBLE
  POWER SUPPLY

  
	
  7

  	
   

  	
  6

  	
   

  	
  ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY, PC WITH A/C, 31.46” DP, 2
  SHELVES, AC RH MOUNT

  
	
  8

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  PC ANYWHERE 32, HOST & REMOTE;, STBASE ADAPTIVE
  SERVER ANYWHERE, OEM/EMBEDDED

  
	
  9

  	
   

  	
  6

  	
   

  	
  ROCKETPORT, 16 PORT CNTRLLR & INTRFCE,
  RS232/RS422 (Hardware, Comtrol)

  
	
  10

  	
   

  	
  6

  	
   

  	
  PC SORT INTERFACE BRD ASSY REMOTE I/O, PCI
  (Hardware, Accu-Sort)

  
	
  11

  	
   

  	
  12

  	
   

  	
  ENCLOSURE- REMOTE I/O NODES; TACHOMETERS, PHOTOEYES,
  RELAYS, STAND

  
	
  12

  	
   

  	
  2

  	
   

  	
  ETHERNET SWITCH, POWER CONNECT, 16 PORT 10/100,
  UNMANAGED (Hardware, Dell)

  
	
  13

  	
   

  	
  12

  	
   

  	
  INBOUND SCANNER- AXIOM 1L W/ACCESSORIES &
  MOUNTING STRUCTURE

  



 



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  Item

  	
   

  	
  Qty

  	
   

  	
  Description

  
	
  14

  	
   

  	
  12

  	
   

  	
  OUTBOUND
  SCANNER- AXIOM 1L W/ACCESSORIES & MOUNTING STRUCTURE

  
	
  15

  	
   

  	
  24

  	
   

  	
  PRINTER
  APPLICATOR, IDT SERIES 250, RIGHT HAND, SATO M-8485SE, TAMP-JET, 4” STROKE,
  LOW LABEL, BEACON, CANTILEVERED STAND

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
  Carton Erectors
  - Dual Sided LPA- 2 Lines/ 1-PC/2-LPA PER LINE

  
	
  16

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  PC, OPTIPLEX,
  PENTIUM 4, W/17IN MONITOR, WIN XP, CDRW, MODEM, SM MINITOWER, 2 PCI, GB NIC;
  APC SMART UPS 700 UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY

  
	
  17

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  ENCLOSURE
  ASSEMBLY, PC WITH A/C, 31.46” DP, 2 SHELVES, AC RH MOUNT

  
	
  18

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  PC ANYWHERE 32,
  HOST & REMOTE;, STBASE ADAPTIVE SERVER ANYWHERE, OEM/EMBEDDED

  
	
  19

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  ROCKETPORT, 16
  PORT CNTRLLR & INTRFCE, RS232/RS422 (Hardware, Comtrol)

  
	
  20

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  PC SORT
  INTERFACE BRD ASSY REMOTE I/O, PCI (Hardware, Accu-Sort)

  
	
  21

  	
   

  	
  2

  	
   

  	
  ENCLOSURE-
  REMOTE I/O NODES; TACHOMETERS, PHOTOEYES, RELAYS, STAND

  
	
  22

  	
   

  	
  2

  	
   

  	
  INBOUND SCANNER-
  AXIOM 1L W/ACCESSORIES & MOUNTING STRUCTURE

  
	
  23

  	
   

  	
  4

  	
   

  	
  OUTBOUND
  SCANNER- AXIOM 1L W/ACCESSORIES & MOUNTING STRUCTURE

  
	
  24

  	
   

  	
  4

  	
   

  	
  PRINTER
  APPLICATOR, IDT SERIES 250, RIGHT HAND, SATO M-8485SE, TAMP-JET, 4” STROKE,
  LOW LABEL, BEACON, CANTILEVERED STAND

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
  Services

  
	
  25

  	
   

  	
  lot

  	
   

  	
  SYSTEMS SOFTWARE
  AND PROJECT SERVICES (Software and Services, Accu-Sort)

  
	
  26

  	
   

  	
  lot

  	
   

  	
  COMMISSIONING BY
  ACCU-SORT TECHNICAL SERVICES & LPA VENDOR

  
	
  27

  	
   

  	
  lot

  	
   

  	
  EXTENDED 24/7
  SUPPORT, FIRST YEAR (Services, Accu-Sort)

  



 


	
  3.6.5.1

  	
  Optional Cold Back-Up Database File Server-
  Fully Configured

  



 


	
  Item

  	
   

  	
  Qty

  	
   

  	
  Description

  
	
  1

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  SERVER,
  POWEREDGE 6000 SERIES, TOWER POWER SUPPLY, UNINTERRUPTABLE, SMART UPS
  2200VA/1980W WITH 20A RECEPTICLES, RAID, 36GB AVAIL, REDUND PS & GB NIC;

  
	
  2

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  PC ANYWHERE 32,
  HOST ONLY & SYBASE ADAPTIVE SERVER ANYWHERE, OEM/EMBEDDED, SERVER

  
	
  3

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  SOFTWARE, SERVER
  AND 5 CLIENT ACCESS LICENSE, WINDOWS SERVER 2003 STANDARD EDITION &
  SOFTWARE, 5 CLIENT ACCESS LICENSE ADDON, WINDOWS SERVER 2003

  
	
  4

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  SYSTEMS SOFTWARE
  AND PROJECT SERVICES (Software and Services, Accu-Sort)

  



 



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  3.6.5.2

  	
  Optional FAST Label/Comm Cold Back-Up PC

  



 


	
  Item

  	
   

  	
  Qty

  	
   

  	
  Description

  
	
  1

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  DELL OPTIPLEX GX260T, WIN2K, CDRW, MODEM, MT/DT,
  ETHERNET

  
	
  2

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  ROCKETPORT, 16 PORT CNTRLLR & INTRFCE,
  RS232/RS422 (Hardware, Comtrol)

  
	
  3

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  PC ANYWHERE 32, HOST & REMOTE;, STBASE ADAPTIVE
  SERVER ANYWHERE, OEM/EMBEDDED

  
	
  4

  	
   

  	
  1

  	
   

  	
  PC SORT INTERFACE BRD ASSY REMOTE I/O, PCI
  (Hardware, Accu-Sort)

  



 


	
  3.6.5.3

  	
  Optional One- Week of Start-Up Support

  



 


	
  Item

  	
   

  	
  Qty

  	
   

  	
  Description

  
	
  1

  	
   

  	
  LOT

  	
   

  	
  Additional Week of Site Time after Commissioning and
  Training w/ ASI Technical Services and Software Personnel- During Normal
  Business Hours (Services, Accu-Sort)

  



 



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3.7      Trailer Unloaders


3.7.1        Maxx Reach Telescopic
Receiving Conveyors (Traversing)


Model MR-3 25/80-24 (Traversing) Qty 5


·                     w/
Power Traverse  with
Operator Platform


·                     w/
Raised Belt Transfer (8”
RBT) to transition cartons from


·                     the
un-loader up to the belt incline


·                     w/
Electrical Interface Kit to interlock the loader with decline conveyor


·                     (Belt
Status and E-Stop Status)


·                     w/
Lights located at operators end


·                     w/
Heavy Duty Impact Zone on infeed end- Serves as landing spot


·                     w/
24” Wide Belt


3.7.1.1                                 Optional
Equipment for Traversing Units


·                     Traverse
Track- Flush mounted with embedded restraint


·                     C-Track
Power Festoon System


·                     (12
Conductor cable, 14 AWG, 40lb load, all steel, sealed bearings)


·                     Traverse
Photo eye Safety System


·                     In
Position Photo eye System


Application Note: The System quoted above has 55’ of overall
extension. This allows the unit to set back from the wall 6’ and penetrate the
trailer 48’. The set back and extension into the trailer can be confirmed once
a layout is generated.


3.7.1.2                                 Technical
Specifications


1.            Length Fully
Extended    80’3”


2.            Retracted
Length    25’3”


3.            Extension    55’-0”


4.            Overall
Height    38.5”


5.            Overall
Width    47”


6.            Belt
Width    24”


7.            Belt
Type    2 Ply PVC


8.            Belt
Speed    60 to 120 FPM (To be Determined)


9.            Belt
Direction    Loading



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10.                   Belt
Drive    Drum motor


11.                   Telescopic
Movement   Gear Motor with dual synchronized chains


12.                   Extension
Speed    45 FPM


13.                   Power
Supply    3 Phase, 480 Volts 60 Hertz


14.                   Load
Capacity    35 lbs/ft


15.                   Control
Voltage  120 VAC


16.                   Color    Per
Customers Request


17.                   Electrical
Interface Kit for    ( Belt Status & E-Stop Status)


18.                   Control
Panels-Master control panel on left side at rear of unit and operational
control panel in Face of front boom, includes safety operations bar.


19.                   Standard
Operator Controls include- Belt Start & Stop, Belt Extend & Retract,
E-Stop, Lights On/Off, & Extension Stop Bar



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3.8      Trailer Loaders


3.8.1        Maxx Reach Telescopic Belt
Loaders - (MR3 MODEL)


Model: MR3 25/80-24” (Fixed
Base)        Qty 42


·                            w/
Front Lights at Operators End


·                            w/
Electrical Interface Kit for (Belt & E-stop Status)


·                            w/
Photo Eye Flow Control – to control the flow of cartons


·                            w/
24” Wide Belt


3.8.1.1                                 Optional
Equipment


Herringbone
Transition    Qty 42


The herringbone transition
assists in centering the carton while providing a smooth transition from the
decline onto the belt loader.


3.8.1.2                                 Technical
Specifications


1.                         Length
Fully Extended    80’3”


2.                         Retracted
Length    25’3”


3.                         Extension    55’-0”


4.                         Overall
Height    38.5”


5.                         Overall
Width    47”


6.                         Belt
Width    24”


7.                         Belt
Type    2 Ply PVC


8.                         Belt
Speed    60 to 120 FPM (To be Determined)


9.                         Belt
Direction    Loading


10.                   Belt
Drive    Drum motor


11.                   Telescopic
Movement    Gear Motor with dual synchronized chains


12.                   Extension
Speed    45 FPM


13.                   Power
Supply    3 Phase, 480 Volts 60 Hertz


14.                   Load
Capacity    35 lbs/ft


15.                   Control
Voltage    120 VAC


16.                   Color    Per
Customers Request


17.                   Electrical
Interface Kit for    (Belt Status & E-Stop Status)



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18.                   Control
Panels–Master control panel on left side at rear of unit and operational
control panel in Face of front boom, includes safety operations bar.


19.                   Standard
Operator Controls include- Belt Start & Stop, Belt Extend & Retract,
E-Stop, Lights On/Off, & Extension Stop Bar



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3.9      Overhead Conveyor System (Pacline C-250
Enclosed Chain)


3.9.1                     Items to be Handled


1.                  The
subject system will be used to carry empty cardboard boxes, with the following
sizes:


	
  Product

  	
   

  	
  Length- Min /
  Max 

  (inches)

  	
   

  	
  Width- Min / Max

  (inches)

  	
   

  	
  Height- Min /Max

  (inches)

  
	
  Empty Box

  	
   

  	
  8” / 20.25”

  	
   

  	
  12.25” / 15.875”

  	
   

  	
  16.25” / 23.5”

  



 


2.                  This
quotation includes 600 single-hook carriers for conveyor “A” and 550
single-hook carriers for conveyor ‘B’. Single-hook carrier type shown on
drawing 13486-2 Rev. A. It is assumed that all empty cardboard boxes are
conveyable on these carriers, though it is recommended that samples of these
cardboard boxes be supplied to Pacline for prototype testing and approval. Any
subsequent changes in design may result in a corresponding cost change to be
issued to the customer in the form of a “Change Order”.


3.                  The
carriers have been spaced at 4’-0” c-c.
The spacing of the carriers and the conveyor speed will affect the throughput
of the overhead system.


3.9.2   Mechanical Equipment


1.                  This is a multiple drive system. Care
has been taken to space the drives evenly over the length of the conveyor.


2.                  Elevation
changes of 6 & 30 degrees are included.


3.                  The
drive unit, curves, track clamps and chain will be zinc-plated.


4.                  This
system will operate at a variable speed range of 25 FPM to 50 FPM.


5.                  The
conveyor chain must be properly lubricated in order to avoid premature wear. An
automatic lubricator is included. A suitable maintenance schedule outlining
chain-oiling intervals should be established.


6.                  The design of overhead chain conveyors is such
that lubricant or debris may fall on products below. This may occur due to
over-lubrication or a dusty environment. For this reason, Pacline has included
drip trays that will safeguard against contamination of customer products.


3.9.3   Supports


1.                  This
quotation includes floor supports and ceiling supports that consist of
beam clamps, sway braces, hanger pipe and all header steel.


2.                  Floor
support locations are for all areas
under the mezzanine on the lower level. The conveyor will be supported at an
elevation to provide a minimum



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bottom of carrier height clearance of 6’-0”.
The floor supports will typically consist of 3” x 3” H.S.S. posts with 10” x 10”
base plates and 3” angle arms painted Pacline Blue.


3.                  The
following assumptions have been made for the ceiling supports any subsequent
changes in design may result in a
corresponding cost change to be issued to the customer in the form of a “Change
Order”:


·                    Truss
spacing of 6’-4”


·                    Maximum
truss height of 35’-6” to underside


·                    Open
web steel joist design


4.                  Pacline
accepts no responsibility for building strength and integrity. Pacline will
supply estimated loads and loading points to customer for approval during
project engineering.


3.9.4   Safety Guarding


1.                  Safety
guarding is included for all portions of the system above the mezzanine where
the bottom of the conveyor track is at 10’- 6” elevation on the 30 deg inclines
only. As safety regulations vary with country, region and customer, Pacline
accepts no responsibility for meeting safety codes in regard to safety
guarding. Changes in design may result in a corresponding cost change to be
issued to the customer in the form of a “Change Order”.


2.                  Safety
guarding type to be used is a nylon mesh type.


3.9.5   Installation


1.                  Non-union
mechanical installation is included.


2.                  The
installation will be conducted on regular hours, 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. with
total access to the installation area of the system.


3.                  Customer
to receive the equipment shipped by Pacline to site. This may include awkward
items such as standard crates 3’ x 3’ x 11’, floor supports shipped loose,
structural steel shipped loose, safety guarding and structural frames shipped
loose, etc.


4.                  Pacline
will supply all mobile equipment.


5.                  Customer
to supply power for a Pacline welding machine.


6.                  115V
power for hand tools and lights must be made available throughout the
installation area.


3.9.6   Electrical


1.                  Non-union
electrical installation is included.


2.                  Electrical
wiring of the panel, automatic oiler, motors and any other specified electrical
devices is included.



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3.                  A
single 3’ x 3’ electrical control panel for each system (similar to attached
Pacline drawing 13486.E100 Rev. A attached) containing variable speed
controllers, disconnect, line/ load reactor, etc., is included.


4.                  Each
drive unit will be equipped with its own variable frequency drive. These VFD’s
will be linked to each other to ensure that all four drives are running at the
same speed.


5.                  Each
motor will be equipped with a shock relay.


6.                  Devices
and panels will be mounted in the most economical location.


7.                  The
customer will be responsible for bringing 480 V/ 3 PH/ 60 Hz feed power and
control signal wires (run/stop) into the single Pacline control cabinet
included herein. Pacline’s conveyors will be started and stopped from the main
control panel via these wires. Power will be fed to Pacline’s panel from the
Roller Conveyor panel. If a roller conveyor e-stop is activated, the power will
be dropped to the Pacline panel.


8.                  This
quotation is based on having the feed power and run/ stop signals available at
the time of the installation so that Pacline does not have to leave site and
return later.


9.                  E-stops
are not provided. The customer will utilize it’s e-stop pullcords and e-stop
pushbuttons to drop power to the overhead chain conveyors as required.


10.            The
Customer will also be responsible for bringing 115/ 1/ 60 feed power
(terminated by duplex receptacle) to the lubricator.


11.            EMT
thinwall conduit is included and will be routed in the most economical way


12.            The
installation will be conducted on regular hours, 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. with
total access to the installation area of the system.


13.            At
the time of quoting, an electrical specification was not provided. Pacline
reserves the right to re-quote the project if the customer issues an electrical
specification prior to, at the time of, or after purchase order issue.


3.9.7                  Additional Documents


1.                  Drawing
13486-Rev. A. – Carrier – Single Hook – (Preliminary)


2.                  Drawing
13486-E100. Rev. A. – Control Panel



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3.10           Platform





Manufacturers of - Mezzanines - Vertical Lifts
- Protective Rail Systems - Custom Steel Fabrication Solutions


The quotation includes the following:


·                     5 structures totaling approximately 156,000 square feet.


·                     125 PSF plus under hung loads per Andy’s drawings.


·                     20 gauge roof deck with Resindek LD with grey finish.


·                     50’ x 58’ foot spans to match building columns (PTL structure only).


·                     20’ and 25’ spans on balance of structures. Final column layout to be
decided by Dematic and Wildeck.


·                     Kick plate at all edges.


·                     42”
high guardrail at exposed edges not protected by conveyor.


·                     12 sets of stairs to upper structures.


·                     6 caged ladders to lower structures.


·                     All necessary hardware.


·                     Openings as needed. Locations to be flexible to fit framing and
conveyors.


·                     Footings are
by others. Shimming (if required) is by others.



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4                            Controls
Resale Equipment Details


4.1                  GSMi Visualization System


4.1.1        Hardware Requirements


The following is a list of hardware components for the GSMi server. Additional hardware may be
necessary, depending on the OPC interface to the conveyor controllers (PLCs).


	
  GSMi Server Hardware -
  minimum requirements

  	
   

  	
  Quantity

  
	
  Dell Desktop
  Mini-tower, Pentium IV, 1 GHz computer with 80 GB hard drive, 1GB RAM

  	
   

  	
  1

  
	
  10/100 BaseT
  Network Interface Card (may be on motherboard)

  	
   

  	
  1

  
	
  19” color
  monitor

  	
   

  	
  1

  
	
  Modem

  	
   

  	
  1

  
	
  UPS
  (Un-interruptible Power Supply)

  	
   

  	
  1

  
	
  Surge Suppressor

  	
   

  	
  1

  



 


	
  GSMi Client (workstation)
  Hardware - minimum requirements

  	
   

  	
  Quantity

  
	
  Pentium, with
  200 MB free on hard drive, 128 MB RAM

  	
   

  	
  1

  
	
  10/100 BaseT
  Network Interface Card (may be on motherboard)

  	
   

  	
  1

  



 



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4.1.2   Software Requirements


The following is a list of software components for the
GSMi server. Additional software
may be necessary, depending on the OPC interface to the conveyor controllers
(PLCs).


	
  GSMi Server Software -
  minimum requirements

  	
   

  	
  Quantity

  
	
  Windows XP Pro

  	
   

  	
  1

  
	
  ICONICS
  Genesis32 Enterprise Edition

  	
   

  	
  1

  
	
  Control network
  interface software

  	
   

  	
  1

  
	
  Backup Software

  	
   

  	
  1

  
	
  Antivirus
  Software

  	
   

  	
  1

  
	
  Remote Support
  Software

  	
   

  	
  1

  



 


	
  GSMi Client (workstation)
  Software - minimum requirements

  	
   

  	
  Quantity

  
	
  Microsoft® Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or higher

  	
   

  	
  1

  



 



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4.2                Scanners





4.2.1        Specifications


4.2.1.1                                 Bar
Code




	
  Codes

  	
   

  	
  A

  
	
  Symbology

  	
   

  	
  Code 128 “C”

  
	
  Characters

  	
   

  	
  20

  
	
  Min. Narrow
  Element

  	
   

  	
  .015”

  
	
  Max. Wide
  Element

  	
   

  	
  .060”

  
	
  Pattern Height

  	
   

  	
  1.38”

  
	
  Pattern Length

  	
   

  	
  2.75”

  
	
  Print Method

  	
   

  	
  Thermal Transfer

  
	
  Comments

  	
   

  	
  Side/Ladder

  






 


4.2.1.2                                 Carton
Characteristics


·                     Minimum:
9.0”L x 7.0”W x 4.5”H


·                     Maximum:
34.0”L x 22.0”W x 16.0”H


4.2.1.3                                 Material
Handling


·                     Type:
Belt


·                     Width:
30.0”


·                     Speed:
350-540fpm


·                     Minimum
Product Spacing: 8.0”


·                     Carton
Orientation: non Edge Aligned


4.2.1.4                                 Scanning
System Configuration


·                     Scanner:
Axiom 2L/1M Line Scanner w/DRX


·                     Near
Reading Distance: 22.0”


·                     Far
Reading Distance: 45.0”



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·                            Total
Depth Of Field: 23.0”


·                            Scan
Window: 22.0” @ 22.0”


4.2.1.5                                 Scanning
System Communications


·                            Interface:
RS-422


·                            Baud
Rate: 9600


·                            Data
Bits: 7


·                            Stop
Bits: 2


·                            Parity:
Odd


·                            Output
Message Configuration: DATA (20) CR


·                            No-Read
Message: 0’s in DATA Field


·                            Multiple
Message: 9’s in DATA Field


·                            Relay:
1


·                            Relay Function: No-read


NOTE Multiple Read is identified when there is two
(2) bar codes presented during a single read cycle of the same symbology and
character length.



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5         Computer
Resale Information


5.1      SortDirector
System Deliverables


5.1.1   Computer
Hardware


	
  Qty

  	
   

  	
  Description

  
	
  2 primary

  	
   

  	
  PROLIANT ML370 G4 XEON-DP 3.2G 1GHZ 1MB Cache 1GB
  Array Rack

  
	
  2 back-up

  	
   

  	
  PROLIANT ML370 G4 XEON-DP 3.2G 1GHZ 1MB Cache 1GB
  Array Rack

  
	
  2 primary

  	
   

  	
  XEON 3.2G/1G 1MB Processor for ML370 G4

  
	
  2 back-up

  	
   

  	
  XEON 3.2G/1G 1MB Processor for ML370 G4

  
	
  2 primary

  	
   

  	
  1GB PC2700 DDR SDRAM 1X1GB

  
	
  2 back-up

  	
   

  	
  1GB PC2700 DDR SDRAM 1X1GB

  
	
  2 primary

  	
   

  	
  Wide ULTRA3 PCI Single Channel HD68 PROLIANT SCSI
  Controller

  
	
  2 back-up

  	
   

  	
  Wide ULTRA3 PCI Single Channel HD68 PROLIANT SCSI
  Controller

  
	
  2 primary

  	
   

  	
  20/40GB DDS4 DAT40I SCSI U2/LVD 3/6MB

  
	
  2 back-up

  	
   

  	
  20/40GB DDS4 DAT40I SCSI U2/LVD 3/6MB

  
	
  12

  	
   

  	
  36GB 15K U320 Pluggable Universal Hard Drive

  
	
  1

  	
   

  	
  DC5j000 MT dvd/cdrw

  
	
  1

  	
   

  	
  1.44M Floppy drive

  
	
  1

  	
   

  	
  17 in. LCD Flat Panel Monitor

  
	
  1 Lot

  	
   

  	
  Connectors, Cables, Switches, etc.

  
	
  2

  	
   

  	
  UPS R3000 XR Low Voltage and 6-port serial card

  
	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Rack system to contain all computer equipment

  



 


5.1.2   Computer
Software


Both vendor supplied software
and Dematic supplied software are required for the SortDirector installation.
Licenses are required for vendor software and will become the property of The
Children’s Place. Dematic will install and verify the vendor supplied software
is operational (along with the hardware components for the server computer
equipment) before shipping the equipment to The Children’s Place.



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5.2                  Shelf Mounted
PickDirector Hardware


The following items are
mounted either in the rack structure or on the rack face in the put modules:


	
  Qty

  	
   

  	
  Description

  
	
  10

  	
   

  	
  NetController Panel / 8 Power Supplies & 4
  Converters

  
	
  320

  	
   

  	
  BayDisplay

  
	
  2640

  	
   

  	
  MaxiPick

  
	
  160

  	
   

  	
  ComPort

  
	
  83

  	
   

  	
  EndCap (Right Hand)

  
	
  83

  	
   

  	
  EndCap (Left Hand)

  
	
  40

  	
   

  	
  Terminating Resistor

  
	
  5960 ft

  	
   

  	
  PowerRail Assembly

  
	
  160

  	
   

  	
  Wireless Scanner, Symbol LS3478 with Radio-Charging
  Cradle and Battery

  
	
  40

  	
   

  	
  Symbol 4 Slot Battery Charger with Line cord and
  Adapter

  



 


5.2.1        Spare PickDirector
Hardware


The following items are
provided as spares:


	
  Qty

  	
   

  	
  Description

  
	
  4

  	
   

  	
  Converter

  
	
  1

  	
   

  	
  NetController

  
	
  8

  	
   

  	
  Power Supply

  
	
  32

  	
   

  	
  BayDisplay

  
	
  50

  	
   

  	
  MaxiPick

  
	
  16

  	
   

  	
  ComPort

  
	
  3

  	
   

  	
  EndCap (Right Hand)

  
	
  3

  	
   

  	
  EndCap (Left Hand)

  
	
  8

  	
   

  	
  Wireless Scanner, Symbol LS3478 with Radio-Charging
  Cradle and Battery

  
	
  8

  	
   

  	
  Wireless Scanner, Symbol LS3478 with Battery Only

  
	
  17

  	
   

  	
  Wireless Scanner batteries

  




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6                            Installation


1.                         The
mechanical, electrical, controls, and field wiring installation, unless
otherwise specified, will be provided by Dematic.


2.                         Installation
is based on utilizing non-union / non-prevailing wage labor on a straight time,
first shift basis, with work occurring during normal working hours (8:00 AM to
5:00 PM), Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. If payment of union or
prevailing wages is required, the Base System Price will be increased and The Children’s
Place will be responsible for the additional charges.


3.                         The
Children’s Place acknowledges that the proposed installation may be performed
on a non-union wage basis only if all building tradesmen are absent from the
installation site during the period when Dematic’s installation crew or its
subcontractors will be on the job site.


4.                         Dematic
will receive, unload, and move the equipment to the assigned storage area
(provided by The Children’s Place). The equipment is to be stored within 200
feet of its intended installation location.


5.                         Dematic
will move equipment from storage to the installation area.


6.                         Installation
is to be performed in accordance with the agreed upon Project Schedule. Any
delay, acceleration, or other variation in the installation may involve an
adjustment to the Sales Agreement price and/or the Schedule.


6.1                  Mechanical
Installation Practices


Proper mechanical
installation is vital for the equipment to operate as described in this
Proposal. The following installation standards summarize Dematic installation
techniques and procedures for installing material handling equipment. The
installation standards show the importance Dematic places on quality
installation.


6.1.1        Dimensional Reference
Points


A baseline will be
established by measuring from the centerline of two building columns, one at
each end of the installation site. This will be done in both the north / south,
and east / west directions, as agreed upon by The Children’s Place and Dematic.
All subsequent centerlines for the conveyor system will be taken from these
established baselines. Conveyors will be installed with the centerline of the
bed matching the centerline of the conveyor path through the use of a template
and plumb line or other acceptable means. All necessary dimensions will be
shown on the layout drawings.



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6.1.2   Elevations


Conveyors will be installed
in accordance with the elevation indicated on the Approved layout drawings.
After the first elevation is established, the elevation of all other points
will be related to this first point. The practice of dimensioning elevations
from the floor at each point of support will not be followed. When the floor
level changes significantly, such as the system going to an upper or lower
floor or into another building or room, a new elevation will be established
from the floor at that point. This new elevation will then become the reference
for subsequent elevations.


All conveyor beds will be
leveled at right angles and in the direction of travel, unless otherwise
specified. Conveyor elevations are measured to the top of the conveying
surface.


6.1.3   Floor
Mounting Conveyor


Anchoring will be
accomplished by drilling into the floor and inserting an anchor bolt.
Intermediate stands will be anchored with 3/8 inch diameter bolts, one in each
support assembly. Support stands for drives will be anchored with 1/2 inch
diameter bolts, two per support assembly and four per drive. Explosive type
anchors will not be used.


6.1.4   Ceiling
Hanging Conveyor


Overhead support will be
accomplished by bolted connections. Intermediate structural steel members will
be attached to the building structure by approved clamping methods using A325
fasteners. Threaded rod hangers that are 5/8 inch diameter will be provided to
suspend the conveyor and components.


6.1.5   Welding


The Children’s Place will
permit Dematic and/or Dematic’s subcontractors to weld or flame cut at the
installation site as necessary to modify equipment for proper installation.
Dematic will conform to all OSHA regulations including “Hot Work” permits if
required. Copies of all required permits to be supplied to all parties prior to
performance of work noted on such permits.


6.1.6   Field
Painting


All exposed field steel
supplied by Dematic or its subcontractors, unless otherwise specified, will be
touch-up painted to match the painted finish of the equipment (Light grey RAL
7035). This includes hangers, headers, special supports, braces, etc. All
painted equipment surfaces altered during the erection process will be touched
up in the field.



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6.2      Electrical
Installation Practices


Electrical wiring of the
proposed motors and control devices is included in this Proposal.


1.                         The
field wiring installation from the proposed control cabinet(s) to Dematic’s
supplied motors and control devices will be provided by Dematic.


2.                         Dematic
will provide wiring from the existing power source (by others) to the proposed
control cabinet(s). The Children’s Place is to ensure sufficient capacity is
available and provide circuit breakers.


3.                         The
Children’s Place will provide any required interface wiring between the
material handling system and equipment provided by others.


Installation of this system
will be performed using Dematic standards for electrical installation. A
description of Dematic electrical installation standards follows.


Installation will conform to
NEC and any local and/or state codes that may apply. All material supplied for
field wiring will be UL listed. All field wiring will be verified for proper
termination, identification, and operation by employing installation run-in
procedures.


6.2.1   Conduit
and Wireways


EMT conduit fitting will be
of compression type. Galvanized rigid conduit (GRS) will be used where conduit
is placed on concrete floors or is subject to physical damage. Conduit and
wireway will be run parallel to or perpendicular to the conveyor or building
structure. Conduit will be attached to guardrails where applicable. Wireways
will be used where large numbers of wires and multiple devices are to be
installed. Conduit and wireways will be properly installed, supported, and
terminated pursuant to NEC standards.


Conduit installed on or near
equipment will not obstruct the movement of product loading and unloading, as
it could cause damage to conduit and conduit supports. Conduit will not be attached
to the side of picking conveyors, but rather the underside of picking conveyors
or racks to avoid damage from product loading/unloading. Conduit on or near
equipment will be mounted clear from mechanical and electrical adjustable
brackets or hardware.


When flexible conduit is
required, liquid tight flexible conduit will be used in lengths not to exceed
the minimum needed to allow proper movement. No EMT, GRS, or flexible conduit
will be smaller than 1/2 inch trade size. Conduit wire fill will not exceed NEC
standards.


Standard wiring harnesses are
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The power harness runs in the lower side channel, the
Open Network (LCON) cable runs in the middle of the side channel from control
module to control module, and the PROFInet cable runs in the top of the side
channel.


The physical separation of the higher voltage power
cabling, the LCON, and the Ethernet help reduce Electromagnetic Interface
(EMI).


By running industrial cabling in the side channel at
the point of manufacture, the need for Electrical Metallic Conduit (EMC) is
reduced.


6.2.2        Junction Terminal and Pull
Boxes


Pull boxes or fittings will be installed at required
intervals and properly supported per NEC. Junction and pull boxes will be of
adequate size, pursuant to NEC standards, and will not put pressure on splices
and wire insulation when such boxes are closed. A maximum of ten splices will
be allowed in a junction box. When more than ten splices are necessary,
terminal strips will be provided. Generally, junction boxes will be installed
in lieu of conduit fittings, where practical, in order to facilitate future
additions and deletions of conduit and devices.


6.2.3        Field Wiring


Color coding of field wiring will be as follows:


	
  Wire Color

  	
   

  	
  Description

  
	
  Brown, Orange,
  and Yellow

  	
   

  	
  Line and load of 480 AC motor circuits

  
	
  Red

  	
   

  	
  AC control circuits, 150 volts and below

  
	
  Blue

  	
   

  	
  DC supply circuits, 150 volts and below

  
	
  Blue

  	
   

  	
  DC control circuits, 150 volts and below

  
	
  Yellow with red
  stripe

  	
   

  	
  Interlock control circuits and wiring from external
  power sources

  
	
  Green

  	
   

  	
  Equipment grounding conductors (w/ or w/o yellow
  tracer)

  
	
  White

  	
   

  	
  Grounded AC circuit conductors

  
	
  Gray

  	
   

  	
  Grounded DC circuit conductors

  



 


NOTE Conductors,
assigned by numbers, will carry the same color for the entire length of the
conductor


·                            All
single conductor control wiring will be #14 THHN or THWN stranded copper wire
unless otherwise specified or distributed I/O is utilized


·                            All
motor wiring will be a minimum of #12 THHN or THWN stranded copper wire



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·                            All
wiring will be increased in size in order to compensate for any voltage drop
due to length of the conductors


·                            Conductors
for frequency controlled circuits and clean AC or DC circuits will be isolated
from other conductors as prescribed by Dematic Controls Engineering


·                            A
minimum of ten percent spare #14 red control wires will be installed in each
main conduit run and between control cabinets and associated consoles


·                            A
minimum of six and a maximum of ten #14 control wires will be installed in each
wireway run


·                            Spare
control wires will be labeled with a “Brady Marker” designating control cabinet
or console source. (For example cc1-sp1 for spare number 1 originating from
control cabinet number 1)


·                            When
three or less conductors are spliced, a “scotchlok” or equivalent wire nut
connector may be used if the correct wire nut connector is used for the wire
being terminated and a sound termination can be made


·                            All
splices will be marked with printed “Brady Markers” or an equivalent permanent
marker with the proper wire number per control drawings


·                            If
“generic” numbers are used for pulling purposes, they will be replaced with the
proper wire number per control drawings


·                            Terminal
connections at control devices, control centers, and junction boxes will be
marked with “Brady” markers or an equivalent marker


6.2.4        Splicing Requirements


·                            Splices
are not allowed in conduit. Splices are allowed in wireways and wiring troughs
only if splices are accessible and made in a manner as to not apply pressure to
the termination (that is, a wire nut splice or termination will have adequate
slack with preferably a bank of electrical tape or knot tied in order to secure
all wires no less than 6 inches from the splice or termination).


·                            Cable
will be run continuously from terminal-to-terminal without splices. Cables will
be run in bridle rings when protected by building structures or equipment and
will be protected by conduit where subject to physical damage, unless otherwise
specified.


6.2.5        Devices


·                            All
limit switches, photo controls, motors, solenoids, or other devices will be
attached with liquid tight flexible conduit or cord


·                            Flexible
conduit will not exceed 4 feet – 6 inches in length and will provide for 12
inch adjustment in either direction from original position, per dimensioned
control layout drawings



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·                            All
photoeye, limit switch, solenoid, disconnect switch, and bracket mounted
devices will have brackets bolted with hex bolts and nuts of 1/4 inch minimum


·                            All
devices will be adjusted for proper alignment, travel, and/or position and
properly tightened to avoid misalignment due to vibration


·                            All
hole-punched or drilled-in conveyor surfaces for photoeyes, reflectors, or any
other devices will be filed smooth as to not interfere with product flow


·                            All
field devices will be properly labeled with an assigned control number per
schematics unless another type label is specified


·                            All
control and pushbutton stations will be located and properly mounted per layout
drawings unless otherwise specified.


·                            All
pull cords will be installed with eyebolts at intervals not exceeding 12 feet
and will properly activate the attached limit switch without excessive force


·                             Slack
will be kept to a minimum, still allowing for activation of the switch


·                             Two
cable clamps or Dematic cable terminators are required at each cable
termination


·                             Turnbuckles
and/or pulleys will be installed as specified by Dematic System Engineering



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7                            Proposal
Specifications


7.1                  General


1.                         Dematic
will receive, unload, and move the equipment to the assigned storage area. The
equipment is to be stored near its intended installation location. The space
required to adequately store and prepare the equipment for installation will be
20,000 square feet.


2.                         The
Children’s Place will permit Dematic and/or Dematic subcontractors to burn and
weld at the installation site.


7.2                  The Children’s
Place Deliverables


The Children’s Place is
responsible for the following:


1.                         The
project coordination involving all contractors employed by The Children’s
Place, as required, to help ensure that work is completed in accordance with
the project schedule.


2.                         Any
mechanical and electrical interface with peripheral equipment, process control,
or process supplies, not specifically included in this Proposal.


3.                         Supply,
install, connect and make operative: Host computer(s), interface and any
equipment for the interface, peripherals and system software including
field-located devices. Provide any required applications software, including
installation, startup, debug, testing, and documentation.


4.                         Provide
the Ethernet LAN and Ethernet LAN drops with appropriate connectors to each
Dematic-supplied computer.


5.                         Dedicated
VPN access is to be provided.


6.                         Two
20 Amp, 120V standard receptacles for the Dematic supplied computer(s) are
required. Also, one additional 30 Amp. 120V twist lock plug receptacle on a
separate circuit is required for the air conditioning unit, if purchased.


7.                         120
Volt convenience outlets for all MHS equipment, computer equipment, and Dematic
UPS unit(s).


8.                         Provide
an appropriate operating environment for all computers and components. System
components typically require environments as follows:


a.                          Temperature: 15-32 degrees Centigrade
(59-90 degrees Fahrenheit). (Controlled for units in environmental enclosures.)


b.                         Relative Humidity: Humidity within the
range from 20 percent to 80 percent without condensation will enable
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devices. This is controlled for all units installed in
environmental enclosures.


c.                          Electrical: Input voltage required by the
computers is 120V, with a tolerance of 90-130V and a frequency of 50 Hz/60 Hz
with a tolerance of 48-62 Hz. Power requirements vary according to the number
and types of devices included in the configuration. Considering the normal
quality of power available in an industrial facility, a dedicated power
regulation transformer is recommended for the computer CPU and disks to
attenuate transients and to provide “in spec” power during surges and brown
outs.


d.                         Cleanliness: Although a ‘computer room’
environment is not always required for mini-computers and micro-computers, the
location selected for the computer should be reasonably free from grease, dirt,
smoke, and other similar air contaminants. Filters for units in environmental
enclosures must be maintained.


e.                          Vibration and Shock: Vibration can slowly
impair mechanical parts and, when severe, may cause system errors or disk
problems; hence it should be avoided or controlled. The computer equipment is
built to withstand normal building vibrations.


However, conditions where vibration is likely, such as
a platform where heavy machinery is operating, should be avoided. If unusual or
prolonged vibration is likely, as in systems installed in a truck, ship, or
aircraft, all cabinets should be securely anchored to the installation deck
and/or bulkheads by mounting brackets and shock mounts.


f.                            Electromagnetic Interference: Introduction
of electrical interference can cause errors in computer functions and data.
Sources of electromagnetic interference such as radar, radio and television
transmission, automotive ignition systems, power lines, electric tools, and
appliances will be kept outside of the computer room area.


9.                         Suitable
electric service, lighting, water, and heat as may be required for
installation, test, and operation of the equipment, per OSHA specifications.
Voltage supplies may not vary more than plus or minus 8 percent during
installation and may not vary more than plus or minus 5 percent for permanent
power. The frequency variation may not exceed plus or minus 1 percent at all
times. Electrical service of 120V, 20 amperes on 100-foot centers and 480V, 3
phase, 100 amperes on 200-foot centers will be required for installation tools.
The minimum lighting requirement will be not less that 10 foot candles as
measured at the location where the work is actually performed.


10.                   Full
service maintenance of equipment, commencing with The Children’s Place’s
operation of a portion or all of the equipment.


11.                   Full
compliance by The Children’s Place with the “OSHA Lockout / Tag out” rules and
regulations as enacted by the U.S. Department of Labor.



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12.                   Area
guarding necessary to protect Personnel such as: warning signs, handrails,
barriers, netting, floor markings, etc. will be the responsibility of The
Children’s Place.


13.                   Guarding
to protect the equipment from damage by fork trucks.


14.                   Qualified
Operation / Maintenance Technicians, with any tools or equipment required, for
full-time on-the-job training commencing at the start of system checkout
on-site. Provide qualified, trained Operators in sufficient quantities for
system testing.


15.                   After
beneficial use, suitable devices for the safe maintenance or servicing of
elevated equipment where catwalks, platforms, or similar means of access are
not provided. These devices could include man lifts, platform ladders, or
similar devices.


16.                   Area
for tool cribs and construction trailers, and parking for lifting devices.


17.                   Excavations,
drainage, piling, foundations, masonry and concrete work, concrete lining,
steel, and other building materials necessary to the installation or operation
of the equipment.


18.                   Any
building alterations, including enclosures, floor openings, wall openings, fire
doors, structural integrity and similar requirements in accordance with all
applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, codes and regulations. This is to
include the removal or alteration of obstructions, concrete floor cuts and/or
expansion joints, existing equipment or new equipment not provided by Dematic
to allow for a clear path for the installation of the equipment listed in this
Proposal and depicted on the layout drawings provided. In the event Dematic is
required to alter the path of the proposed system or perform other work to
accommodate the building alterations or obstructions, the price and schedule
impacts will be provided to The Children’s Place for review and approval.


19.                   Building
ground and lightning protection systems.


20.                   All
fire protection system requirements.


21.                   Drain
lines will be provided as required for air compressor(s) and air dryer(s).


22.                   Appropriate
Operational and Maintenance Personnel to receive on-the-job operational and
maintenance instructions from Dematic prior to completion of the work required
by this Proposal.


23.                   Security
services and/or precautions sufficient to protect the worksite, construction
underway, and Dematic tools/equipment.


24.                   Secure
storage for backup media.


7.3      The
Children’s Place Site Conditions


The Children’s Place is responsible for the following:



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1.                         A
building with adequate structural strength to support the load of the
equipment, materials being handled, guarding, and all other loads being imposed
upon the structure in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local
laws, codes and regulations.


2.                         A
worksite prepared to permit lay down, installation, and operation of the
equipment in a time frame as required by the project schedule.


3.                         A
worksite in a watertight condition and free of debris or obstructions other
than those caused by Dematic.


4.                         A
work site to permit installation and operation of the equipment, as required by
the Project Schedule.


5.                         A
clear path for the ingress to and the egress from the installation site for
Dematic Personnel and equipment.


6.                         The
necessary access roads and cleared dock areas suitable for receiving and
unloading the equipment. Dematic will advise the approximate arrival time of
delivery trucks.


7.                         Unless
otherwise agreed to, an open and clear area above and below the equipment to be
installed overhead.


8.                         A
secure, safe, dry, convenient, and adequate storage area for Dematic equipment,
tools, and materials used on the site. Adequate working space will also be
provided for the Dematic Installation crew.


9.                         Flooring
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8                            Safety


8.1                  Mutual
Commitment to Safety


Dematic and The Children’s
Place recognize that accidents can be reduced by following safe practices in
the design, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of the
equipment. Therefore, in a mutual effort to minimize the possibility of
accidents, Dematic and The Children’s Place agree as follows:


1.                         Dematic
furnished equipment will be designed, manufactured, and installed under the
guidance of the appropriate ANSI/ASME Standards. Likewise, The Children’s Place
will apply appropriate ANSI/ASME Standards as they incorporate user
instructions into their operations, and will enforce these operating standards
and instructions. In particular, The Children’s Place will place into standard
operating procedure those instructions contained within the Dematic supplied
Conveyor Safety Guidelines Form Number 5100 (9/02).


2.                         When
Dematic provides on-site installation services, Dematic will provide
operational and maintenance instructions and training prior to the completion
of Commissioning. The Children’s Place will provide the appropriate Operational
and Maintenance Personnel for such instructions and training. The Children’s
Place will retain a record of attendees.


3.                         Dematic
will provide written instructions relating to the safe use of the equipment.
These materials will include such items as manuals, safety instructions,
posters, user instructions, etc. The Children’s Place will make such
instructions available on a continuous basis to its Operational and Maintenance
Personnel.


4.                         The
Children’s Place will periodically conduct safety programs, as required, to
keep its Operational and Maintenance Personnel, including new hires, constantly
knowledgeable with respect to the safe use of the equipment.


5.                         The
Children’s Place will maintain a dress code which requires all Personnel around
the equipment to wear hair protection (or short hair), snug fitting clothes and
heavy duty work shoes. The wearing of tennis shoes, baggy cuffs, neckties,
jewelry and similar apparel will not be permitted. Hard hats will be worn where
Personnel could be subjected to injury because of obstructions or falling
objects.


6.                         The
Children’s Place will provide man lifts, platforms or similar devices for the
safe maintenance servicing of elevated equipment where catwalks, platforms or
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8.2                  OSHA Lockout /
Tagout Rules


NOTE An important note to The Children’s Place.


On August 28, 1989, the U.S.
Department of Labor amended the Occupational Safety and Health Standards to
incorporate lockout / tagout requirements. This standard applies to most
employers and covers, among other things, “the servicing and maintenance of
machines and equipment in which the unexpected energization or start-up of the
machines or equipment...could cause injury to employee.” The standard states that
servicing and maintenance covers various workplace activities including “lubrication,
cleaning or un-jamming of machines or equipment...where the employee may be
exposed to the unexpected energization or start-up of the equipment....”


In Dematic’s opinion, this
standard applies to most workplaces utilizing powered conveyor. Dematic is
bringing this to the attention of The Children’s Place in the event The
Children’s Place is not aware of the standard. Dematic urges The Children’s
Place to review the applicability and requirements of the standard with respect
to The Children’s Place’s facilities. In general, the standard requires
employers to establish an ongoing program of control procedures and employee
training (regardless of training provided by the equipment vendor at the time
of sale) to ensure that equipment is rendered inoperative before any servicing
or maintenance is performed.


The referenced standard (as
may be amended) can be found at 29 CFR Part 1910, Section 1910.147; it was
published in the Federal Register, Volume 54, No. 169 on September 1, 1989.
Also, copies may be requested from the Dematic Contracts Administration
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9                            System
Pricing


9.1                  Base System


The following prices are
provided for the Third-party commodities, Mechanical Installation, and
Electrical Installation services as described in Dematic Proposal 104846. The
prices and the acceptance of this Agreement by Dematic are contingent upon
performing the work under Proposal 104846 in conjunction with the Dematic
Proposal Number 103522 dated 2006-September-27 and execution by The Children’s
Place Services Company, LLC (“The Children’s Place”) of the Agreement for Dematic
Proposal Number 103522 dated 2006-September-27.


The price for the performance
of Dematic work described in this Proposal is as follows:


	
  Base System Price 

  	
  Total

  	
   

  	
  $

  	
  16,756.000

  	
   

  



 


9.2                  Pricing Notes


Above pricing does not
include building permits, installation permits, or other project permits or
fees. All permits and fees are the responsibility of The Children’s Place.


All options are priced to be
purchased with the Base System.


Above pricing does not
include any sales, use, excise, or similar taxes – these are the responsibility
of The Children’s Place. If The Children’s Place is tax exempt, an appropriate
tax exemption certificate must be provided within 60 days of order.


Notwithstanding any of the
above, within thirty (30) days of signing the Agreement the Purchaser shall
have the right to terminate the Agreement upon written notice to Dematic. In
the event of such termination, Purchaser shall pay Dematic the reasonable value
of the equipment and services already provided to Purchaser.


All prices are in U.S.
dollars.


NOTE Commodity Pricing Fluctuations – The metals
(steel, aluminum, and copper) to be provided for this project were priced at
rates in effect as of the date of this Proposal. Because of the volatility of
market prices, any changes in the prices for these commodities from the date of
this Proposal to the date on which Dematic ships the equipment, will be charged
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shipment to the installation
site. Price adjustments shall be made based upon the changes in the following
published price indicators: (1) Steel - Nucor Steel’s price list and
surcharges, (2) Aluminum — London Metal Exchange, (3) Copper-London Metal
Exchange, which may result in an added charge or credit to The Children’s Place.


9.3                  Delivery and
Shipping Terms


Delivery and Shipping Terms
for the equipment shall be: F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepay and Add.


9.4                  Export Laws and
Regulations


The Children’s Place
acknowledges that Dematic is required to comply with applicable export laws and
regulations relating to the sale, exportation, transfer, assignment, disposal
and usage of the work/equipment/services provided under the Contract, including
any export license requirements. The Children’s Place agrees that such
work/equipment/services shall not at any time directly or indirectly be used,
exported, sold, transferred, assigned or otherwise disposed of in a manner
which will result in non-compliance with such applicable export laws and
regulations. It shall be a condition of the continuing performance by Dematic
of its obligations hereunder that compliance with such export laws and
regulations be maintained at all times.


The Children’s Place agrees
to indemnify and hold Dematic harmless from any and all costs, liabilities,
penalties, sanctions and fines related to non-compliance with applicable export
laws and regulations that are caused by The Children’s Place’s negligent
actions.


9.5      Payment Terms


Dematic agrees to submit
invoices and The Children’s Place agrees to pay invoices in accordance with the
invoice and payment schedule shown below. All payments shall be made payable
net 30 days from invoice date, at the address indicated on the Dematic invoice.


A late payment charge of five
one-hundredths of one percent (.05) per day (18 percent annum, based upon a
360-day year) will be added to any amount not received by Dematic on or before
the invoice payment date indicated on the payment schedule. Where this rate
exceeds a maximum rate permitted by applicable law, the permissible rate will
apply.


If this Agreement provides
for Dematic to install the Equipment, the final invoice, per the invoice and
payment schedule, may be held by The Children’s Place as retainer. The Children’s
Place will pay the retainer (final invoice) amount within thirty (30) days
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However, should there be a dispute about the
completion of the Installation Commissioning, then The Children’s Place shall
inform Dematic of any claimed defects in the Equipment and the amount of any
retainer necessary to correct claimed defects will be mutually determined. The
Children’s Place will then pay the final invoice less the determined amount.
The Children’s Place will pay the remaining retainer upon correction by Dematic
of any defects in the Equipment as mutually determined.


Upon contract ratification, the following payment
terms apply:


	
  Item

  	
   

  	
  Payment Terms

  	
   

  	
  Time Frame

  
	
  1

  	
   

  	
  Twenty percent of the total project price as a down
  payment less any previous payments made

  	
   

  	
  Upon execution of contract.

  
	
  2

  	
   

  	
  Monthly progress payments. (Progress payments and
  down payment will not exceed 50% of the contract value prior to February 1,
  2007.)

  	
   

  	
  Net thirty days.

  
	
  3

  	
   

  	
  Five percent retainer

  	
   

  	
  Thirty days after system acceptance.

  



 


9.6      Commercial
Terms


This Proposal is based on General Terms and Conditions
- Exhibit A. Dematic’s price is based on our standard practices, equipment,
Terms and Conditions, and warranty.



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10       Sales
Agreement


This Sales Agreement, (hereinafter referred to as “Agreement”),
made by and between The Children’s Place Services Company, LLC, 915 Secaucus
Road, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094, (hereinafter referred to as “The Children’s
Place”) and Dematic Corp., with headquarters located at 507 Plymouth Avenue, N.E.,
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49605, (hereinafter referred to as “Dematic”),
constitutes the Agreement of the parties as follows:


1.                         Dematic
agrees to sell to The Children’s Place and The Children’s Place agrees to
purchase from Dematic, the equipment and services described in Dematic Proposal
Number 104846, dated 2006-September-27, Sections 1 through 10, for the price
set forth in the Proposal and on the General Terms and Conditions — Exhibit A.


2.                         This
Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and no oral or
other representation shall prevail, notwithstanding any other terms and
conditions of any order submitted by The Children’s Place. Any changes,
modifications, or additions to this Agreement are binding and enforceable only
if made in writing and signed by both parties.


	
  Approved and Executed By:

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  The Children’s
  Place Services

  Company, LLC

  	
   

  	
  Dematic Corp.

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  /s/ Sal Pepitone

  	
   

  	
  /s/ Illegible

  
	
  Signature

  	
   

  	
  Signature

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  SAL PEPITONE

  	
   

  	
  [Illegible]

  
	
  Name (please
  print)

  	
   

  	
  Name (please print)

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  V. P. of
  LOGISTICS

  	
   

  	
  V P SALES

  
	
  Title

  	
   

  	
  Title

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  
	
  9-29-06

  	
   

  	
  9/29/06

  
	
  Date

  	
   

  	
  Date

  



 



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10.1    General
Terms and Conditions – Exhibit A


The Dematic Corp. (“Dematic”) Proposal and Sales
Agreement specifically incorporate the following General Terms and Conditions.
Collectively the Proposal, Sales Agreement, and these General Terms and
Conditions are referred to herein as the “Agreement” between Dematic and The
Children’s Place.



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  GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  	
  Exhibit A

  



 


The following General Terms and Conditions
shall apply to any resulting order between Dematic Corp. (hereinafter referred
to as “Dematic”) and Purchaser.


1.                         TAXES: Unless
otherwise indicated, the price does not include any sales, use, excise, or
similar taxes, and Purchaser shall be responsible for all such taxes, whether
or not invoiced by Dematic. If taxes are included as part of the price and the
rate or base of the tax is increased or decreased, Purchaser will pay any
increased taxes, and Dematic will give credit for any tax decrease. Absent
written agreement to the contrary, Dematic will pay the tax and be reimbursed
by the Purchaser.


In the event Purchaser is exempt from such
taxes or should Purchaser elect to pay such taxes directly to the taxing
authority, then within 60 days of the order, Purchaser will provide Dematic
with a valid tax exemption certificate or similar document satisfactory in form
to Dematic.


2.                         WARRANTY: Dematic warrants that goods sold by Dematic
will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years
from the date of installation or four thousand hours of operation, whichever
occurs first. Dematic’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing
or replacing, at Dematic’s option, F.O.B. manufacturing plant, any part of the
goods found to be defective within the warranty period. This obligation is
conditioned upon receipt by Dematic of prompt written notice of the claimed
defect, including a description of the defect and its discovery, and the
opportunity for Dematic to inspect the goods in the purchaser’s facility. This
obligation does not include costs of labor or other charges incurred in
removing or reinstalling parts, and does not apply to goods damaged by misuse,
neglect or accident or to goods which have been improperly applied, installed,
adjusted, operated, maintained, repaired or altered by persons other than
Dematic.


If the goods include computer hardware or
software acquired from original manufacturers, Dematic’s obligation will be
limited to conveying and transferring to Purchaser any interest, rights and/or
warranties which Dematic may obtain.


DEMATIC MAKES NO ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLED, AS TO ANY GOODS, AND IN PARTICULAR DEMATIC MAKES NO
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.


3.                         INSURANCE BY DEMATIC: Dematic will maintain insurance covering its
operations as follows:


a.                        Worker’s
Compensation Insurance as required by the state having jurisdiction over
Dematic and Employer’s Liability with limit of $1,000,000.


b.                       Commercial General Liability Insurance with combined single limit for
bodily injuries and property damage of $1,000,000.


c.                        Automotive Liability Insurance for bodily injuries,
including death and property damage with combined single limit of $1,000,000.


Dematic may, at its sole option, satisfy these
requirements with commercial insurance or through a program of combined
self-insurance, self-insured retention, and excess insurance.


Certificates of insurance or letter of
authority to self-insure will be furnished upon request.


4.                         INSURANCE
BY PURCHASER: Purchaser assumes all risk of loss from damage and
destruction of the material and equipment and any applicable installation charges
thereof. Such risk of loss will transfer to Purchaser at the F.O.B. point
pursuant to the shipping terms of the Agreement (F.O.B. destination). Purchaser
agrees to acquire and maintain all risk insurance covering damage and
destruction of the materials and equipment at replacement value and in no event
less than the purchase price including any increases by change order(s). The
insurance policy or policies shall include Dematic as an insured, shall provide
for 20 days prior notification to Dematic if the insurance coverage is
terminated, reduced, or otherwise materially modified, and shall provide that
the insurance proceeds shall be payable to Dematic and Purchaser as their
interests may appear. Payments made by an insurance carrier to Dematic as a result
of such damage or destruction of the equipment will be applied against the
purchase price and any other amounts owed by Purchaser under the Agreement.
Purchaser shall furnish Dematic with certificates evidencing such insurance.


5.                         INDEMNIFICATION: The equipment furnished hereunder will be
manufactured with Dematic safety features and furnished with user safety
instructions. The operation of the equipment with safety features removed or
modified and/or the disregard of the user safety instructions is outside of
Dematic’s control and is the responsibility of the Purchaser. Therefore,
Purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold Dematic harmless from any and all
claims, demands, liabilities, causes of action, suits, costs, and expenses of
any kind or nature (including attorney’s fees) for loss or damage which may be
suffered by Dematic as a result of injury to persons arising from such removal
or modification to Dematic-furnished safety features and/or the disregard of
Dematic-furnished user safety instructions, including any person injured while
riding, sitting, stepping, walking, or climbing on the equipment furnished
hereunder; Provided that Dematic notifies Purchaser in writing, within 30 days
of Dematic’s knowledge of any such claim, and gives Purchaser the exclusive
control of the defense and settlement of any claim.


Dematic agrees to indemnify and hold Purchaser
harmless from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, causes of action, suits,
costs, and expenses of any kind or nature including attorney’s fees) for loss
or damage which may be suffered by Purchaser as a result of injury to persons
arising from defects in material and workmanship of the equipment caused by
Dematic. Provided that Purchaser notifies Dematic in writing, within 30 days of
Purchaser’s knowledge of any such claim, and gives Dematic the exclusive
control of the defense and settlement of any claim.


6.                         CHANGE ORDER: The parties may agree at any time prior to
final payment of the Agreement to make additions, deletions, or other revisions
by Change Order or Work Order (as defined below) without invalidating the
Agreement. No such change will be performed by Dematic until an approved Change
Order or Work Order is executed as provided below.


a.                        When the price, schedule and
other conditions relating to the change can be determined prior to the start of
work under the change, a document describing this change (Change Order) will be
issued for execution by the parties.


b.                       When the
change requires immediate action and the issuance of an executed Change Order
with firm price would unreasonably delay the change. Purchaser shall place its
signature upon a document authorizing Dematic to proceed 


with the change (Work Order). After the change under
the Work Order has been completed, Dematic will calculate the firm price for
the change using actual costs (including overhead and reasonable profit)
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work. Completed Work Order(s) will be
incorporated into a Change Order for execution by the parties.


Unless expressly modified by a Change Order or
Work Order, the provisions of the Agreement will govern all work performed
under such Change Order or Work Order.


7.                         LIENS:
Dematic will protect Purchaser as to any lien asserted against Purchaser’s
property for work, material or services furnished by others at Dematic’s
request when Purchaser makes the payments provided for in the Agreement.


8.                         RIGHTS
AND REMEDIES: If Dematic defaults in the performance of any of its
obligations under the Agreement (other than its obligations under Article 2
hereof) and if Dematic has not cured the default or implemented a plan to cure
the default in a diligent manner within 20 days after Purchaser shall have
given Dematic written notice of the default, or such other time period as
mutually agreed upon, Purchaser shall have the right to terminate the Agreement
upon written notice to Dematic. In the event of such termination, Purchaser may
(i) pay to Dematic the reasonable value of equipment and services already
provided to Purchaser, or (ii) complete the work specified in the Agreement.


If Purchaser elects to complete the work and
the reasonable costs of completion exceed the unpaid balance of the Agreement
price, Dematic shall pay the difference to Purchaser. If the unpaid balance of
the purchase price exceeds the reasonable cost of completion, Purchaser shall
pay the difference to Dematic.


If Purchaser fails to pay the purchase price,
or any installment thereof, within 10 days after it is due, or if Purchaser
defaults in the performance of any of its other obligations under the Agreement
and if the default continues for 20 days after Dematic gives Purchaser written
notice thereof, or such other time period as mutually agreed upon, then Dematic
shall have the right to (i) suspend performance of its obligation under the
Agreement until the default is cured, or (ii) exercise any right or remedy
provided for in the Agreement, or available to Dematic under applicable law.


9.                         SECURITY INTEREST AND TITLE:


a.                        Subject
to any interest that Wells Fargo Retail Finance, LLC has in the equipment
pursuant to the credit facility dated November 21, 2004, as amended between the
purchaser and Wells Fargo, Dematic retains a security interest in the equipment
to secure the purchase price payable by Purchaser under the Agreement and all
other amounts now and hereafter owing by Purchaser to Dematic hereunder. Upon
request by Dematic, Purchaser will execute and deliver to Dematic a financing
statement evidencing this security interest.


b.                       Dematic
hereby grants Purchaser a single site non-transferable and non-exclusive
license to use all computer software manufactured and provided by Dematic under
the Agreement. Title to the software and documentation, if any, provided
hereunder shall at all times remain with Dematic. Purchaser agrees to use such
software strictly in compliance with the terms of the Agreement, and for the
use(s) contemplated herein, and specifically agrees not to copy, furnish,
disclose, or otherwise make said software, or any portion thereof, available to
any third party.


c.                        The
Dematic manufactured and provided software is a proprietary trade secret of
Dematic. Purchaser agrees to maintain confidentiality of Dematic software, and
to restrict access to Purchaser’s employees or agents directly concerned with
Purchaser’s licensed use of same.


d.                       Refer
to Article 2 for provisions of title for software which Dematic acquires from
original manufacturers.


10.                  DELAYS: If Dematic’s performance is delayed or
prevented by Purchaser or other cause uncontrolled by Dematic (such as
casualty, labor trouble, governmental action, inability to obtain supplies or
transportation, or any order modification by Purchaser):


a.                        Purchaser agrees to pay Dematic Invoices upon notification that
equipment is ready for shipment in accordance with the shipping schedule and to reimburse Dematic for expenses
incident to such delay including, without limitation, the cost of engineering, equipment and
installation escalations; maintaining, repairing and refurbishing equipment;
storage, demurrage, and pullout charges from installation site; and


b.                       The time for delivery of the equipment and performance of the services
will be extended accordingly, and Dematic will not be liable for any damages caused by the delay; and


c.                        The stated purchase price shall be revised based
upon labor wage rates and other conditions prevailing at the time of actual
performance.


11.                  PATENTS: Dematic agrees to indemnify and hold
Purchaser harmless from any damages (including litigation costs incurred) that
may be awarded against Purchaser in any final judgment based upon a claim that
the equipment or its use infringes any currently existing United States patents
owned by third parties, provided that Purchaser notifies Dematic in writing,
within 30 days of Purchaser’s knowledge of any such claim, and gives Dematic
the exclusive control of the defense and settlement of any claim, including the
right to make changes in the equipment to avoid any alleged infringement, so
long as such changes do not materially affect the performance of such equipment
which shall be determined by the Purchaser in its sole reasonable discretion.
Purchaser is responsible for any infringement claim arising from any
modifications of the equipment by Purchaser or any combining by Purchaser of
the equipment with other equipment not furnished by Dematic.


12.                  ASSIGNMENT/SUBCONTRACTS: Purchaser shall not delegate the performance
of any obligation hereunder, nor assign any rights arising under the Agreement,
to any unaffiliated third person without the prior written consent of Dematic.


Dematic reserves the right to use
subcontractors in the performance of any services to be performed by Dematic.
Dematic is responsible for the acts and omissions of any subcontractor so
engaged.


13.                  LIMITATION OF
REMEDIES/GOVERNING LAW: The
Agreement sets forth Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedies for any defect in
or non-conformity of any equipment or services and for any negligent design,
manufacture, or installation of the equipment, and for any breach of the
Agreement by Dematic. Neither Dematic nor Purchaser shall be liable for
incidental or consequential damages (including loss of profits).


The Agreement shall be interpreted and
enforced in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Michigan.