Locker Vending Door Numbering: Make the Cabinet and Software Speak the Same Language

A naming convention for customers, replenishment staff and support teams.

2026-10-16

A door identifier has to work in several places: on the physical cabinet, in the operator's records and in a support conversation. If those references differ, a simple instruction can send staff to the wrong compartment. Agree the numbering convention before finalizing artwork and handover documents.

Choose a stable reference

Ask how the supplied controller identifies compartments and whether those references are configurable. Select a customer-facing convention that can be reliably mapped to the system. Avoid treating a printed sticker as the authoritative record if it has not been checked against the delivered configuration.

For multiple banks, clarify whether identifiers repeat and how the bank is distinguished. A number that is unambiguous at one cabinet may be confusing in a report covering an entire location.

Verify the mapping at acceptance

Use an authorized demonstration to match each physical identifier with its intended software reference. Record the mapping in the handover schedule. Do not create confusion by testing doors outside the supplier's approved procedure.

Check that replacement labels remain legible and do not obscure required markings or components. The supplier should confirm any restrictions on label placement.

Preserve the convention during changes

When a bank or compartment arrangement changes, update the map and staff instructions together. Retain enough version information to understand earlier service reports. Link this schedule to the loading procedure so the item assignment uses the same reference. Discuss the required convention with WEIMI while reviewing the proposed locker configuration.