Making Multiple Code Reading Easy. Webinar

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1 Making Multiple Code Reading Easy Webinar

2 Today s Agenda Introduction How DataMan Makes Multiple Code Reading Easy Multiple Code Reading Applications Product Demonstration Videos Q&A 2

3 Introduction

4 Introduction Image-based industrial ID readers should be able adapt to your application changes You need one reader that can do it all Read any code, every time Simplify integration Easy to maintain Must start with solid foundations in code reading technology 4

5 1DMax+ and 2DMax+: Setting the Standard Highest read rates Cognex investment and proven commitment Pixels per module Contrast Blur Quiet zone violations Damages / Voids (reconstruction) Perspective Thick Print Damage Specularity Perspective distortion Low Contrast Noise Specularity Low Contrast Uneven Print Blur 5

6 Cognex Hotbars Technology A new technology for 1-D linear barcode reading New patent-pending p Hotbars: Uses texture to locate barcodes at any orientation Extracts high-resolution 1-D signals for decoding Combines superior signal fidelity with lightning speed, giving DataMan readers unprecedented performance Signal from Existing Edge Extraction Method Signal from Hotbars Higher Fidelity at 10x the Speed 6

7 Limitations of Laser Scanners Hard-to-scan barcodes Poorly printed Defective / damaged Low contrast Specular reflections Extreme perspective Short height Unidirectional scanning No omnidirectional (360 ) or orthogonal (0 and 90 ) reading Mounting and positioning constraints Moving parts are subject to failure Cannot read 2-D codes 7

8 Imaging Advantages over Laser Scanners Can read all codes easy, well printed or difficult-to-read damaged codes Poorly printed Defective / damaged / voids Low contrast Specular reflections Short height Extreme perspective Omnidirectional reading No mechanical parts More reliable than laser scanners Can read both 1-D and 2-D codes 8

9 Typical Multiple Code Reading Applications 1. Multiple codes of the same symbology within one field of view (FOV) 2. Multiple codes of mixed symbologies within one FOV 3. One or more codes on multiple sides to verify that codes match 4. One or more codes on multiple sides to output both sides read results as one 9

10 How DataMan Makes How DataMan Makes Multiple Code Reading Easy

11 DataMan Makes Multiple Code Reading Easy MultiCode setup Mixed symbology reading Multiple reader system Output capabilities Data formatting Data validation Communicating the data 11

12 DataMan MultiCode Setup Read multiple barcodes in a single image or a sequence of images 12

13 Multiple Reader System Link multiple DataMan units Focal length, focus setting, and aperture setting determine the FOV and reading distance One reader manages communication, sends trigger to other readers, collates and formats read results from others Other readers report read results 13

14 Output Capability Select the order of sequence of the code output Examples 1-D first, 2-D Top to bottom Left to right Choose chronological output for burst t/ continuous trigger sequences For multiple codes on circuit boards or boxes 14

15 Flexible Data Formatting Point and Click Formatting options for each symbology group Standard data formatting options Full string output Partial string output Symbology type Code Location And more Easy delimiters it 15

16 Data Validation DoD UID Validation ISO Validation GS1 Validation Match String Validation Pattern-Matching Validation Discrete I/O 16

17 Communicating the Data Output Command and Control over Ethernet Direct communication with the factory network for data validation Industrial protocols Discrete I/O 17

18 Multiple Code Reading Applications

19 Who has multiple code reading applications? Logistics Automotive Solar Food & Beverage Pharmaceutical Consumer Products Electronics 19

20 Logistics Multiple codes of the same symbology within one FOV One+ codes on multiple sides to output read results as one Side Scanning Carton Coding Presentation Scanning Top Side Sorting Tote Scanning Small or low quality 1-D and 2-D barcodes printed on a variety of surfaces and varying sizes 20

21 Logistics High-speed tracking of codes on cartons Read multiple codes at high speed on each carton DataMan 500 provided Self triggering No special optics Longer working distance Powerful internal lighting 21

22 Cognex VSoC on the DataMan 500 VSoC is vision system on a chip technology Higher read rates Ultra fast image acquisition 1000 frames per second Read results at 90 per second Each result has up to three barcode strings for a total of 270 reads per second Compare to 60 frames per second with 45 decodes per second 22

23 Logistics DataMan 500 Multiple Code Reading Video 23

24 Automotive Multiple codes of the same symbology within one FOV Reading 1-D codes on trays of parts Currently using 10 laser readers per system DataMan 300 made it easier to Read all codes at once Read damaged codes Maintain the system 24

25 DataMan 300 Series Best-in-class 1-D algorithm 1DMax+ with Hotbars High resolution High speed processing Flexible optics and lighting Bright internal illumination with bank control Intelligent tuning Ease of use 25

26 Solar Multiple codes of the same symbology within one FOV Traceability Automation Difficult-to-read 2-D DPM codes SEMI Standard PV

27 DataMan 302 Solar ID Reader Best-in-class 2-D algorithm 2DMax+ Integrated bank controlled lighting g Intelligent tuning Flexible optics 27

28 Food & Beverage Multiple codes of mixed symbologies within one FOV One+ codes on multiple sides to verify that codes match High Speed Traceability Automation Shipping Regulatory Compliance Small or low quality 1-D and 2-D barcodes 28

29 Food & Beverage Ice Cream Packaging Video 29

30 DataMan Fixed-mount Readers High speed decoding Connectivity options Resolution Small form factors DataMan 500 DataMan 300 DataMan 100/200 30

31 Pharmaceuticals Multiple codes of the same symbology within one FOV Multiple codes of mixed symbologies within one FOV Traceability Shipping Pharmacodes, small or low quality 1-D and 2-D barcodes 31

32 Pharmaceuticals Code 128 reading Multiple barcodes need to be read quickly Labels with text and logos could create confusion How DataMan 500 helps Fast scanning of many codes Reread suppression ensures no double reads No trigger required means these applications can be done in even when an operator is presenting the codes 32

33 Consumer Products & Packaging Multiple codes of the same symbology within one FOV Multiple codes of mixed symbologies within one FOV Traceability Automation Shipping Small or low quality 1-D and 2-D barcodes on any surface from plastic to glass to corrugated material 33

34 Electronics Multiple codes of the same symbology within one FOV Work Cells Shipping Traceability Large or small or low quality 2-D codes and PDF417 or 1-D barcodes 34

35 Electronics PCB Code Reading Read small Data Matrix codes on multiple PCB panels within the FOV Handheld scanners took too much time and limited throughput DataMan 300 is the choice to Read codes as the board travels along the conveyor, station to station Read small codes because of high resolution and large FOV 35

36 Summary

37 What We Learned Today Multiple Code Reading Applications can be easy with DataMan ID readers Read Rates software algorithms 1DMax+ and 2DMax+ MultiCode setup Mixed symbology reading Multiple reader systems Output capabilities Data formatting Data validation Communicating the data 37

38 Thank you!