The loading process of the pharmacy robot is semi-automated. EvoTec offers three different modes:
Single box: one single pack is loaded
Mono-reference multiple box: multiple boxes of the same drug are stored simultaneously
Multi-reference: several packs of different kinds of medication are stored at the same time
When the pharmacy decides to implement a fully automated loading process with the extra module E-Load, multiple medication boxes can be loaded by using a conveyor belt. Thanks to a buffer conveyor belt, this process is even more efficient in terms of throughput. If the cranes of EvoTec are not able to pick boxes immediately, because they are busy with dispensing or optimizing storage, the conveyor belt moves one step further and E-Load continues placing new boxes on it. As soon as the cranes are available, they continue to pick boxes on this belt.
During the loading process, the medications will be scanned and registered via the system's software.