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CI4 Controller
The Smartbox CI4 is our embedded warehouse controller that bridges your WMS with P2L hardware. No server required – runs on the gateway device.
★ Most popular choice
Who is CI4 for?
- Companies that have a WMS/ERP but want to manage picking logic on the P2L layer
- Operations with multiple zones or parallel picking workflows
- Teams that want a web UI without maintaining a separate server
- Projects that need offline resilience (local processing, no cloud dependency)
CI4 capabilities
Web-based dashboard
Real-time overview of all devices, zones, and active orders from any browser.
Zone management
Define zones, assign devices, configure picking sequences.
Analytics & reports
Pick rates, error counts, operator performance – exportable to CSV/Excel.
Multi-user support
Role-based access: supervisor, operator, viewer.
How CI4 fits in
1
WMS sends order via REST
CI4 receives picking instructions and queues them.
2
CI4 controls lights
Sends commands to P2L hardware over the local bus.
3
Operator picks & confirms
CI4 receives button events and updates order state.
4
Completion callback
CI4 notifies WMS via webhook when order is complete.
Technical specs
Runs on SB-GW gateway (embedded Linux)
Supports up to 500 P2L devices
REST API + MQTT + WebSocket
Web UI (React, HTTPS)
Local SQLite database, no cloud required
OTA updates from Smartbox portal
Export: CSV, Excel, JSON
Backup & restore via UI
Try CI4 in our demo environment
We'll set up a live demo with CI4 and a hardware simulator – no hardware required on your side.