In the pharmaceutical industry, special requirements and strictures usually apply with regard to product tracking. These include:

  • Increasing quantities of small products, so-called micro batches, require a highly flexible and at the same time efficient and reliable reading process
  • Optimisation of productivity and increase in such micro-batches, in particular processes such as set-up times, format changes and cleaning

Code reading unit 360°

6 integrated DataMan reader

Our specific market-orientated system solution Code Reading Unit 360° (CRU-360°) has the following highlights:

  • Reliable reading of codes on round containers such as vials, ampoules, bottles, cans or tubes
  • Maximum production efficiency / output of up to 600 products per minute
  • No interruption of the production facilities
  • Rugged housing
  • Easy integration into existing control systems, e.g. Profibus, CAN bus, Interbus, Profinet, EIP, digital I/O etc.
  • External light - absolutely independent of external light influences
  • Alignment-neutral code read-back, verification of GS1 conformity, in-line verification in accordance with ISO 15415, 16022, AIM DPM or IAQG
  • Out-of-the-Box System
  • Plug & Play
  • Full IQ / OQ Documentation
  • Optional: Visualisation and format management via our software KUPvision

DMC reading 360°

Camera image from DM280 with reading result

Technical data CRU-360°

  • Fully integrated COGNEX DataMan 280
  • Code size min. 3 x 3 mm, max. 8 x 8 mm
  • Output up to 600 products per minute
  • Format range min. Ø 8 mm, max. Ø 30 mm
  • Cap height from 4 mm to 8 mm
  • Data output via TCP/IP, read content as string or "NOREAD", integrated Siemens S7-1200
  • Positioning accuracy max. ± 2 mm from center position
  • Trigger light sensor, signal light, visualization, format management, audit trail
  • Power supply 24 V
  • Net weight 7 kg