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NEO LIGHT HYBRID
Smart Rack for SMD Trays & MSD Components

Q: How many trays does NEO LIGHT HYBRID store?

The reference configuration of 2,100 x 800 x 2,040 mm holds 286 carriers, 132 ten-tray and 154 five-tray carriers, for 2,090 JEDEC trays. Level count, carrier mix and frame size are configured per project.

Q: How does an operator find a specific tray?

The operator selects the tray ID. The software finds the carrier holding the tray, the slot LED turns green and the position sensor confirms when the carrier is removed.

Q: What happens when only one tray is taken out of a carrier?

The tray is removed at the station and the operator scans the tray ID and the carrier ID. The tray is unmapped and the carrier keeps its updated tray list for the next put-away.

Not every component comes on a reel. NEO LIGHT HYBRID is an SMD tray storage rack that brings pick-to-light to JEDEC matrix trays: trays are scanned and mapped to one tray carrier ID, and each carrier is stored in a smart rack slot with its own LED and position sensor. Operators search by tray ID, follow the light, and the system confirms every put and pick automatically.

2,090

JEDEC Trays*

286

Carrier Slots*

5 / 10

Trays per Carrier

2-Side

Access

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*Reference configuration 2,100 × 800 × 2,040 mm. Levels, carrier mix and capacity are configured per project.

INTERACTIVE 3D

Watch the Tray-to-Carrier Workflow in 3D

Follow one operator through the full cycle: map trays to a carrier, store it with a blue put light, find a tray by ID with a green pick light, then remove a single tray and unmap it. Drag to rotate, scroll or pinch to zoom, or switch to Explore to see the rack in detail.

NEO LIGHT HYBRID tray carrier smart rack 3D view

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Workflow steps

1
Scan tray IDs
Each tray is scanned and placed into the carrier.
2
Scan carrier ID — map
All trays are linked to one carrier ID.
3
Put-away with blue light
The slot lights up; the sensor confirms storage.
4
Repeat for the next carrier
Second carrier mapped and stored.
5
Select tray ID
Software finds the carrier; the slot lights green.
6
Pick the carrier
Sensor reports removal; removal process starts.
7
Remove tray & unmap
Scan tray ID and carrier ID to release the tray.

SMF Material ControlStation 01

MAPPING STATION Scan a tray ID to start a new carrier mapping.

READY

Simulation for illustration. IDs, slot names and screen layout are examples; LED colours and software screens are configurable.

HOW IT WORKS

Trays → One Carrier ID → One Light-Guided Slot

Matrix trays are thin, easy to mix up and awkward to store one by one. NEO LIGHT HYBRID groups them: several trays share one tray carrier, the carrier gets one barcode, and the rack tracks carriers. The software keeps the tray-to-carrier map, so you still search, pick and trace at tray level.

Map trays to a carrierScan each tray, scan the carrier barcode — the tray-to-carrier link is saved in the SMF platform.
Light-guided put and pickEach slot has its own LED: blue shows where to store, green shows what to pick. Colours are configurable.
Sensor-confirmed, scan-free at the rackA position sensor per slot detects when a carrier is stored or removed — no scanning at the rack.
Single-tray removal and unmappingTake one tray out, scan tray ID and carrier ID, and the carrier keeps an accurate tray list for the next put-away.

TRAY CARRIERS & CAPACITY

Two Carrier Sizes, Arranged for Safe, Comfortable Handling

The reference rack mixes 10-tray carriers on the lower levels and 5-tray carriers on the upper levels. Every level keeps 40 mm of hand clearance above the carrier, and the highest carrier handle stays below 1,800 mm.

2,090

JEDEC trays

reference configuration

286

Carrier slots

13 levels × 11 slots × 2 sides

40 mm

Hand clearance

carrier top to next shelf

≤1.8 m

Highest handle

1,776 mm in reference rack

C10 · LOWER ZONE

10-Tray Carrier

For higher-volume parts. Heavier carriers sit at waist height and below.

Outer size (L × W × H)340 × 150 × 95 mm
Trays per carrier10 × JEDEC (7.62 mm)
Levels in reference rack6 (L01–L06), 145 mm pitch
Capacity132 carriers / 1,320 trays

C5 · UPPER ZONE

5-Tray Carrier

For lower-volume and high-mix parts, including MSD trays issued in small lots.

Outer size (L × W × H)340 × 150 × 58 mm
Trays per carrier5 × JEDEC (7.62 mm)
Levels in reference rack7 (L07–L13), 108 mm pitch
Capacity154 carriers / 770 trays

Designed around the operator

Heavier carriers lower, lighter ones higher10-tray carriers occupy 200–1,020 mm; 5-tray carriers go up to 1,776 mm, within comfortable reach.
Flush shelf front, straight pull-outThe LED and sensor sit inside the 10 mm shelf edge, so carriers slide straight out with no lip to lift over.
Dual-side accessCarriers are stored back to back, so two operators can work from the front and rear aisles at the same time.

SPECIFICATIONS

SMD Tray Storage Rack Specifications

Values for the reference configuration (NLH-2100-13L). Dimensions, level mix and capacity are configured per project.

Parameter	NEO LIGHT HYBRID (reference)
Stored unit	Tray carrier holding JEDEC-outline matrix trays (322.6 × 135.9 mm, 7.62 mm stack pitch)
Carrier types	C10: 10 trays, 340 × 150 × 95 mm · C5: 5 trays, 340 × 150 × 58 mm
Capacity	286 carrier slots / 2,090 trays (132 × C10 + 154 × C5)
Levels	13: 6 × C10 at 145 mm pitch, 7 × C5 at 108 mm pitch
Slots per level	11 per side, dual-side access (22 per level)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	2,100 × 800 × 2,040 mm (2,294 mm incl. signal towers)
Working heights	First shelf 200 mm; highest carrier top 1,776 mm; 40 mm clearance above every carrier
Shelf	10 mm plate with flush front edge, slot guides per carrier
Guidance and detection	Pick-to-light LED and position sensor in every slot; signal tower on each end frame
Identification	Tray ID and carrier ID barcodes, handheld 1D/2D scanner
Software	SMF Smart Material Control Platform: tray-to-carrier mapping, put-away, pick by tray ID, single-tray removal and unmapping
Integration	MES / ERP / WMS interface (REST API or database link), scope confirmed per project
ESD	Grounded, dissipative construction designed to IEC 61340-5-1
Connectivity / power	LAN or WiFi · AC 220 V / 50 Hz (other supplies on request)

Specifications describe the reference design and may change. Final values are confirmed in the project quotation.

SOFTWARE & TRACEABILITY

Tray-Level Traceability Without Scanning at the Rack

Barcodes are scanned once at the mapping station. After that, the LEDs guide the operator and the slot sensors confirm each move, so the carrier inventory and every tray inside it stay accurate in the SMF platform and your MES.

Tray-to-Carrier Mapping

Scan trays, then the carrier
One carrier ID, many tray IDs
Add or remove single trays

Search by tray ID

Light + Sensor Confirmation

Blue light for put-away
Green light for picking
Sensor logs every store and removal

Scan-free at the rack

MES / ERP Integration

Real-time inventory per tray
Transaction log for audits
REST API or database link

SMF platform

ESD-safe construction

Grounded frame and dissipative surfaces, designed to IEC 61340-5-1.

MSD component handling

Trays of moisture-sensitive devices are traced per tray; floor-life rules can be configured in SMF per project.

Configurable layout

Level count, C10 and C5 mix, single- or dual-side access, and frame size are matched to your tray volume.

Same platform as NEO LIGHT and SMD BOX

Tray carriers and reels are managed in one SMF inventory alongside your other Neotel storage.

NEO LIGHT FAMILY

Where NEO LIGHT HYBRID Fits in the NEO LIGHT Range

NEO LIGHT racks share the same pick-to-light approach and SMF software. Choose by what you store.

Model	NEO LIGHT HYBRID	NEO LIGHT Plus	NEO LIGHT PTL	NEO LIGHT MBB
Stores	SMD / MSD trays in tray carriers	SMT reels 7–15″	SMT reels 7–15″	MSD reels in moisture barrier bags
Tracking unit	Carrier ID + tray IDs	Reel ID	Reel ID	Reel ID + floor-life timer
Confirmation	Light + position sensor	Light + position sensor	Light + barcode scan	Light + position sensor
Learn more	This page	NEO LIGHT Plus	NEO LIGHT PTL	NEO LIGHT MBB

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about storing SMD trays and MSD components in NEO LIGHT HYBRID.

What is a tray carrier, and why map trays to it?

A tray carrier is an ESD box that holds a stack of JEDEC matrix trays (5 or 10 in the reference design). Each tray is scanned and linked to the carrier’s barcode. The rack then stores and lights one carrier instead of many loose trays, while the software still knows which trays are inside.

How many trays does NEO LIGHT HYBRID store?

The reference configuration (2,100 × 800 × 2,040 mm) holds 286 carriers: 132 ten-tray carriers and 154 five-tray carriers, for 2,090 JEDEC trays. Level count, carrier mix and frame size are configured to your tray volume.

Can it store MSD (moisture-sensitive) components?

Yes, MSD parts supplied in trays can be stored and traced per tray. How exposure time and floor life are handled depends on your MSD process; these rules are set up in the SMF platform per project. For dry storage of MSD reels and bags, see the NEO LIGHT MBB and SMD BOX MSD models.

How does an operator find a specific tray?

The operator enters or selects the tray ID (or receives it from a work order). The software looks up the carrier that holds the tray, the slot LED turns green, and the position sensor confirms when the carrier is removed.

What happens when only one tray is taken out of a carrier?

The carrier is brought to the station, the tray is removed, and the operator scans the tray ID and the carrier ID. The tray is unmapped, the carrier keeps its updated tray list, and it is returned to the rack with a normal put-away.

Can NEO LIGHT HYBRID work with my existing NEO LIGHT racks and MES?

Yes. It runs on the same SMF Smart Material Control Platform as other NEO LIGHT and SMD BOX storage, and connects to MES, ERP or WMS through a REST API or database link. Integration scope is confirmed per project.