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We have a number of Accu-sort Model 20 laser line scan bar code readers used to read and verify (readable plus also the correct label) bar code labels on parts we manufacture. We have had problems with several of these bar code readers losing their programs during power-down/power-up
cycles (the majority have done this at least once). This happens only very occasionally, but it causes down time when it does occur.
I have a few questions:
1) Have other people been experiencing this problem?
2) Would anyone care to recommend a different brand of bar code reader as being particularly reliable?
The characteristics I am looking for are:
- laser line scanner.
- range 50mm to 250mm.
- digital input for read command.
- RS-232 output (most applications).
- digital output for "good read" (some applications).
- able to read the common bar codes used in the automotive industry (including code 39).
- flexible in configuration.
- 24VDC powered.
- small size.
I believe I can find several readers which will work according the the specs, but given our experience with the brand we are currently using I am looking for recommendations with regards to long term reliability.
I am considering using Sick CLV410 readers on future projects, and possibly replacing the existing ones we have if we decide we cannot tolerate the down time in future. Any comments on this model would be particularly
appreciated.
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Michael Griffin
London, Ont. Canada
[email protected]
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cycles (the majority have done this at least once). This happens only very occasionally, but it causes down time when it does occur.
I have a few questions:
1) Have other people been experiencing this problem?
2) Would anyone care to recommend a different brand of bar code reader as being particularly reliable?
The characteristics I am looking for are:
- laser line scanner.
- range 50mm to 250mm.
- digital input for read command.
- RS-232 output (most applications).
- digital output for "good read" (some applications).
- able to read the common bar codes used in the automotive industry (including code 39).
- flexible in configuration.
- 24VDC powered.
- small size.
I believe I can find several readers which will work according the the specs, but given our experience with the brand we are currently using I am looking for recommendations with regards to long term reliability.
I am considering using Sick CLV410 readers on future projects, and possibly replacing the existing ones we have if we decide we cannot tolerate the down time in future. Any comments on this model would be particularly
appreciated.
**********************
Michael Griffin
London, Ont. Canada
[email protected]
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