Bar Code Verification and Inspection
 
   


For high speed printing, packaging and labeling systems that require bar codes to scan with 100% inspection, the Code-Tracker® series from PC Industries is the perfect quality assurance solution. The Code Tracker is available two different packages.

For companies in printing, packaging, pharmaceuticals or any other industry that utilizes bar codes, the CT series offers the ideal combination of speed, real-time trouble -shooting, reporting and verification to both traditional and full ANSI standards. 

The CT series verifies every bar code coming off of a printing press and displays quality trends in real time, so corrective action can be taken before quality becomes unacceptable. 

Benefits:

  • Reduces Waste
  • Increases Productivity 
  • Improves Quality
  • Minimizes Liability

REAL TIME REPORTING & TROUBLESHOOTING:

The CODE-TRACKER™ is unique because it gives press operators real-time graphical feedback-so press adjustments can be made before bar code quality becomes and issue. Specifically, the CODE-TRACKER™:

  • displays real-time trend analysis for all 8 ANSI parameters
  • generates and displays real-time grades for all 8 ANSI parameters
  • tracks and displays Narrow Bar Width (NBW) growth and shrinkage
  • creates a viewable Scan Reflectance Profile (SRP) which provides quality troubleshooting information
  • logs job totals and percentages

SERIALIZED BAR CODE INSPECTION:
For applications that require printing or applying of serialized bar codes, the CODE-TRACKER™ checks and provides outputs for the following common printing problems:

  • missing bar code in sequence
  • duplicate bar code in sequence
  • incorrect bar code in sequence

The CODE-TRACKER™ also generates a detailed database report for each sequential job. This report can be viewed after each run by the operator, saved, or printed for record keeping purposes. Each sequential database report includes the following information:

  • start and stop bar code value
  • number of codes inspected
  • number of ANSI As, Bs, Cs, Ds, and Fs
  • number of no reads
  • listing of missing codes
  • listing of duplicate codes
  • listing of incorrect codes in sequence

OUTPUTS AND TRIGGER EVENTS:
The CODE-TRACKER™ systems can four (4) programmable output signals per scan head. These output signals can be used to activate a light stack, sound an alarm, stop the press or activate any other piece of ancillary equipment. Events that can trigger an output from the CODE-TRACKER™ include:

  • passed ANSI Grade
  • marginal ANSI Grade
  • failed ANSI Grade
  • passed Narrow Bar Width
  • marginal Narrow Bar Width
  • failed Narrow Bar Width
  • no read
  • mismatch or duplicate code
    •

MODES OF OPERATION:
To satisfy market demands for a wide variety of inspection methods, the CODE-TRACKER™ offers various different modes of operation. These modes allow the user to customize bar code inspection to meet varying speed and count accuracy requirements:

Sync Pulse Mode: averages multiple inspections per bar code into one grade. Logs all no-reads, mismatches, duplicates, and missing codes with a count accuracy of +/- .5%. Specifically designed for bar code inspection in medical, pharmaceutical forms printing, and government applications and is ideal for any variable-print situation.

Basic Mode: offers between 1 and 10 inspections per bar code based on the speed of press, and averages them into one grade. Designed for standard printing operations where speed and accuracy are of equal importance.

Free Scan Mode: acquires as many scans as possible for each code, with maximum speed and no count accuracy. Used primarily in ultra-high speed printing applications, or in applications where bar codes are small and/or close together on the press. Offers trend analysis, which allows the operator to make press adjustments before the bar code quality becomes a problem.

Motorized Positioning: allows customers to cover multiple lanes of bar codes with a single scan head. Ideal for applications where 100% inspection is not required.

SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED:
The CODE-TRACKER™ can perform full ANSI inspection on all major linear bar code symbols, in picket or ladder direction. The bar code symbols which can be inspected are:

  • UPC-A/EAN-8
  • Interleaved 2 of 5
  • Coupon Extended Code
  • UPC-A/EAN-13
  • UPC-E
  • Code 128
  • Pharmacode
  • Code 3 of 9
  • SCC-14
  • SSCC-14
    •

APPLICATIONS FOR THE CODE-TRACKER™:
Because of the speed and flexibility of the system, it can be used in a variety of bar code related applications, including:

   PRINTING:

  • Flexographic
  • gravure
  • offset
  • ion deposition
  • letterpress
  • ink jet
  • thermal transfer
  • digital printing

   FINAL PRODUCT INSPECTION:

  • folders

  • gluers

  • slitters

  • rewinder

 

Pick the Systems that fits your future and current needs.

CODE-TRACKER® CT200 Bar Code Reading System

An affordable, high-speed/high performance bar code verification package that decodes barcodes at full press or rewinder
speed comprised of the following:
  • One (1) high-speed laser scanner
  • 100% bar code reading and inspection
  • Manual traverse for up to a 20" web
  • 15" SVGA monitor
  • Industrial steel CPU enclosure w/filtered 
    air supply

Windows based software
15’ scanner cables
Anodized camera bracket
Trigger signal input or label sensor
Modem for remote diagnostics

All major symbologies decoded
External surge protector with status 
indicators
Keyboard and mouse

Maximum Speed:

Scanner Processing Rate: 2,000 scans/second

Min. Bar Code Height:

Narrow Bar Width:

Bar Code Reading Software
The software can recognize and decode most linear bar codes and verify that the bar code 
is the correct match for each label. If a bar code cannot be read or is the incorrect code, the 
system will send an output to alert the operator and shut down the machine if this option is purchased.

System Price                                         Contact us for special pricing.

American Express Financing - 60 Month Lease Available 

Options to Consider

Additional scanners, net each
Maximum number of scanners is nine per system

Motorized Positioning-For Single Head System
Allows the operator to precisely position the scanner to inspect multiple rows of codes automatically. The operator can set the number of inspections at each row and the position information can then be saved for later recall.

Sequential Number Verification Software, per system
Allows the operator to enter the starting and increment number to automatically check for missing or duplicate serial numbers.

Outputs and Trigger Events Hardware
This feature offers eight programmable output signals. These outputs can be used to activate a light stack, sound an alarm, stop the press or activate a marking device. Includes a 5-ft. cable and steel terminal box.

Alarm Light Stack
This option provides a visual indicator of pass or fail. Outputs and trigger events hardware option listed above is also required for this option.

Audible Horn Alarm
This option provides an audible alert when a fail condition is detected. Outputs and trigger events hardware option listed above is also required for this option.

  

CODE-TRACKER® CT300 ANSI/ISO Bar Code Verification System  

An economical, high-speed, high performance bar code verification package that verifies 
barcodes to ANSI/ISO standards at full press or rewinder speed comprised of the following:

  • One (1) high-speed ANSI/ISO laser scanner
  • 100% bar code verification and inspection
  • Manual traverse for up to a 20" web
  • 15" SVGA monitor

Windows based software
15’ scanner cables
Anodized camera bracket
Trigger signal input or label sensor
Modem for remote diagnostics

Industrial steel CPU enclosure w/filtered air supply
NIST traceable calibration plaque
All major symbologies decoded
External surge protector with status indicators
Keyboard and mouse

Maximum Speed:

Scanner Processing Rate: 200 scans/second

Min. Bar Code Height:

Narrow Bar Width:

ANSI/ISO Bar Code Grading SoftwareThe software will verify the ANSI/ISO quality of a linear bar code. If a bar code is below the quality threshold, cannot be read or is the incorrect code, the system can send an output to alert the operator with visual and audible alarms if this option is purchased.

System Price                                                             Contact us for special pricing.

American Express Financing - 60 Month Lease available 

Options to Consider

Additional scanners, net each
Maximum number of scanners is nine per system

Motorized Positioning-For Single Head System
Allows the operator to precisely position the scanner to inspect multiple rows of codes automatically. The operator can set the number of inspections at each row and the position information can then be saved for later recall.

Sequential Number Verification Software, per system
Allows the operator to enter the starting and increment number to automatically check for missing or duplicate serial numbers.

Outputs and Trigger Events Hardware
This feature offers eight programmable output signals. These outputs can be used to activate a light stack, sound an alarm, stop the press or activate a marking device. Includes a 5-ft. cable and steel terminal box.

Alarm Light Stack
This option provides a visual indicator of pass, fail, marginal and no read. Outputs and trigger events hardware option listed above is also required for this option.

Audible Horn Alarm 
This option provides an audible alert when a fail condition is detected. Outputs and trigger events hardware option listed above is also required for this option.

Wide Web Bracket, Per Web Width, in Inches 
Manual dual support bracket for webs wider than 18 inches.
Motorized dual support bracket for webs wider than 18 inches. 

PC offers on site System Startup and Operator Training.
Provides a qualified factory engineer to supervise installation and also allows for comprehensive on-site operator training.  

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Revised January 05, 2006

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