Code reading systemsFlexible reading and verification of 1D/2D codes

For state-of-the-art industrial production systems, tracing products and parts with machine-readable identification is a central require-ment. A unique coding system permits the planning of each and every step of production for every part manufactured and changes within the production process or in the materials used. Direct marking of products also allows the implementa-tion of specified legal requirements for tracing production batches throughout the production system.Marking plays an important role not only in the production process, but also during the product’s life cycle, e.g. for liabil-ity issues. Other special applications, e.g. military inventories, are covered by other products (UID).

Highlights

â–  Unique identification of products or product parts - Direct Part Marking is the key technology for tracing products
â–  Part-specific documentation of the production process
â–  Automation of the manufacturing process
â–  Verification for product liability cases (e.g. recall actions)
Stationary code reading systems The stationary code reading systems either consist of high-performance read devices or of a PC-based code reading system. The devices read various two-dimensional (2D) codes as well as one-dimensional (1D) barcodes. The PC-based system is a fast, powerful code read-ing system for various two-dimensional (2D) codes, one dimensional (1D) barcodes and OCR (optical character recognition). Many readers, including the PC-based code reading system, use data matrix print-quality monitoring (verification) for process control.
Hand-held reading systems These hand-held reading systems are powerful, high-resolution read devices for either two- dimensional (2D) data matrix codes and/or one-dimensional bar codes (1D). The devices can communicate with a host computer using RS232, USB, PS2 and Bluetooth, depending on the selected version.
Verification systems By using verification systems, the readability of marks is guaranteed throughout the entire production process regardless of any possible contamination or when using different read devices. The readability of the mark can be verified throughout the life span of the product. Verification systems also make it possible to increase or optimize the marking speed be-cause readability is constantly verified.

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