Concise description

Bar code match coder system enables high-speed code comparison for 1D, 2D and pharmacode bar codes for teached or manually entered bar codes.

Task

Development of a system to read bar codes and compare them against an expected bar code with an associated visual and hardware output would often require additional code within an existing control system. This is often an unwanted complication that many customers want to avoid.

Crossmuller Pty Ltd specializes in technology solutions for Australia's industrial sector. Originally formed in 1989 management created the Crossmuller name in 1999 to take advantage of the growing need for specialized software solutions in manufacturing and supply.

Crossmuller worked together with SICK to develop a solution which can operate as either a stand alone system or one which can easily integrate with an existing control system via simple digital I/O. The solution was required to read 1D, 2D or pharmacode bar codes via RS-232 serial communications. Bar codes can be fixed or variable length. The system should be able to learn the expected bar code via scan input from serial communications or via manual entry of the bar code value. The system should display the results of each scan comparison visually, and if required, must transmit a reject digital output for codes which fail the comparison test. The system was also required to log a history of all transactions to the screen and log file.

Implementation

Excellent performing bar code readers from SICK make the bar code match coder system reliable

SICK bar code scanners speed up logistics and automation processes with their high scanning

frequency. Excellent reading performance ensures the process flow even when the bar codes are of poor quality or damaged. Easy to use networking and compact connection systems save space and costs. The SICK bar code product range provides the correct solution for every task.

Crossmuller Technology developed the Match Coder product to support this solution, creating a

solution which allows customers to quickly and effortlessly integrate this off the shelf bar code comparison application into their existing control system without the need to modify code and possibly have to re-validate a functional system.

Already utilized in the pharmaceutical industry, this product is set to simplify all industry segments which use bar code scanning technology for code comparison operations.

Customer benefits

The easy to use, integrate and outstanding performing bar code reader made from the Crossmuller bar code match system an outstanding performing and easy to use product. So rely on SICK bar code scanners for verifying your bar code in your production and prevent that products will leave your production facility with wrong or not-readable bar code. Furthermore will the easy to use and maintain SICK bar code scanner contribute to an increased production and usability.