Barcode Conformation on Packaging & Labels

March 8, 2012 - PRLog -- Any manufacturer using barcodes on their products should be concerned with the following key issues:

•   Confirm the correct bar code label is applied
•   Confirm that a product is in the correct packaging
•   Check that a bar code is readable

It is relatively common for incidents of incorrect labels or packaging to occur on product changeover or packaging end of reel.

Printers may fail, smudge or print faint barcodes that are not readable at POS.
Labels can be applied incorrectly or fall off throughout a process.

Supermarkets and other end customers are now imposing fines and penalty point systems for these bar coding issues.

The Solution to these Barcode issues

More Control can supply an off the shelf solution to solve these commons issues, that is cost effective, easy to install and can be configured for new barcodes in seconds by an unskilled operator.

This solution has grown from working closely with several large end user companies to achieve a system that meets their bar code checking criteria and is practical for rapid product changeover.

Barcode System overview

A high specification industrial bar code reader is interfaced with our dedicated evaluation unit.

To train a new bar code an operator simply presents the label or packet to the reader and presses a teach button.

Upon receipt of a trigger signal the reader checks for that specific bar code.
If the correct code is detected, a green indicator will flash and a solid state output will pulse.

If no code is read (poor quality / missing) or the incorrect code is detected, a red indicator will flash and the reject output will pulse.

This can be used to operate your reject mechanism, stop the machine or just alert an operator.

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The evaluation unit is supplied in an IP65 stainless steel enclosure suitable for use in food and pharmaceutical environments. The bar code reader is an industrial construction also rated to IP65.

The system value is £2500 which includes,
•   Evaluation unit
•   Barcode reader
•   Trigger sensor

We also offer a free training session on how to achieve maximum system performance.
To discuss your requirements further or arrange a demonstration please call More Control on 0345 00 00 400 or email sales@more-control.com

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