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AIDC Products

RFID readers
An RFID reader, sometimes called an RFID scanner or RFID interrogator, is a radio frequency transmitter and receiver that can both read and encode (write) information to an RFID tag. RFID readers come in several models such as fixed, portable, or embedded in equipment such as RFID printers. Fixed RFID readers allow for automatic data capture while portable RFID readers enable verification and exception functionality. The right combination of portable and fixed RFID readers is vital in maintaining the greatest visibility of a product throughout the supply chain.


Contact Memory Buttons
MacSema's ButtonMemory® Contact Memory Button is a battery-free read/write electronic data storage technology designed to perform in extreme operating environments associated with military, aerospace, utility, transportation and industrial applications. ButtonMemory enhances configuration management, asset tracking, inspection and maintenance functions throughout the service life of the asset to which it is attached. In addition to exceptional durability, ButtonMemory Contact Memory Buttons offer the potential to improve productivity by eliminating or reducing the time and inconvenience associated with accessing a central database. Data stored on a ButtonMemory is retrieved by momentary contact using a probe and can be viewed and updated on site. Each button has a unique serial number.

ButtonMemory (Contact Memory Buttons) have been tested to rugged military specifications including the applicable requirements of MIL STD-810F. Environmental test parameters include exposure to temperature extremes, shock, vibration, radiation, electrostatic discharge (ESD), electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic pulse (EMP). The technology is available in a variety of physical sizes with memory capacities up to 1 Gigabyte


Thermal Printers

  • High Performance - Maximum performance and the highest reliability for tough printing environments and high duty cycle printing
  • Commercial - Perfect for office or light industrial applications. These printers fill the gap between entry level and production line printers.
  • Desktop - Perfect for office or light industrial applications. These printers fill the gap between entry level and production line printers.
  • Mobile - When receiving, picking and receipt printing applications are called for, these wireless mobile printers are the perfect solution.
  • RFID - RFID (Radio frequency identification) encoders and printers give you instant, measurable improvements in the accuracy and efficiency in your supply chain applications.

Choosing the correct label printer for your application is critical and selecting the wrong label printer for your application can be disastrous and counterproductive. Many factors should be considered when selecting a label printing system. One of the primary factors for selecting a label printer is choosing a printer that can handle the quantity or amount of label material you are going to print each day. Additionally, you should select the type of printer Thermal Transfer (using a ribbon) or Direct Thermal (no ribbon required). Other factors of consideration is the type of material you are going to print on, do you need stand-alone (network)or need to be attached to a computer and how much space do you have available for the printer (footprint).


InfoDot
InfoDot are laser engraved labels with a unique 2D(2Dimensional) DataMatrix bar code which can be used for tracking assets from date of purchase, part number, maintenance and etc. The InfoDot labels 'links' a specific item to a data file containing all information about that particular item. InfoDot have been tested and approved for use on surgical instruments and tested for sterility and biocompatibility. With their black on white image, they scan perfectly. These InfoDots are tamperproof and non- transferable and have been tested in autoclaves at temperatures of up to 225°C

The standard symbology is two-dimensional DataMatrix ECC200, which includes the full set of ASCII characters, that are all alphanumeric bar codes laser engraved with a human-readable equivalent. DataMatrix is a highly redundant bar code, therefore if up to 60% of the bar code is destroyed it is still readable


Bar code Scanners

  • Handheld - There are many feature rich handheld scanners or cordless handgun scanners that are suitable for small retail stores, data collection for growing businesses, and even wireless mobile computer for such things as warehouse, inventory, and shipping. Let us help you select the best scanner for your application.
  • Fixed Mount - For fixed position scanning of linear and 2D symbologies such as in grocery check out counters
  • Mobile - Applications are numerous and include receiving, shipping, inventory, asset tracking, and work-in-process.
  • 2D - Required for scanning 2D barcodes such as PDF417, Data Matrix and MaxiCode.

The selection process of barcode scanners in no less important than the selection of the printer to create the barcodes. A determination has to be made about the type of scanning that will be done, will you be scanning linear or 2D barcodes. The barcode scanners are now a standard piece of equipment, which affords businesses time savings, increased efficiencies, less errors and better integration with other business processes.


Verifiers
Barcode verifiers are primarily used by businesses that print barcodes, but any trading partner in the supply chain could test barcode quality. It is important to "grade" a barcode to ensure that any scanner in the supply chain can read the barcode. Retailers can levy large fines and penalties for non-compliant barcodes.

Barcode verifiers work in a way similar to a scanner but instead of simply decoding a barcode, a verifier performs a series of eight tests. Each test is given a grade from 0.0 to 4.0 (F to A) and the lowest of any of the tests is the scan grade. For most applications a 2.5 (C) grade is the minimum acceptable grade

When you are printing barcodes, you need to be 100% sure that they will scan to specifications. Bar code verification is the most certain way to assure that you are printing acceptable barcodes. When making the investment in AIDC systems with labeling, mobile computing, data collection and inventory control, ensure that the barcode quality meets those specs.


Mobile Computers
The Mobile computers have certainly evolved from the DOS-based models of a few years ago. Today's Mobile data terminals run the Windows and Palm operating systems feature a screen on which to view information and a keyboard or keypad for entering information, and may be connected to various peripheral devices either hard-wired or wirelessly. These devices are used in all types of environments from offices to warehouses, from storage yards to remote field operations. Please contact us with any questions you may have

These devices are more than portable terminals; mobile computers are the overall choice for industrial data collection. Mobile computers are true, handheld computers that come with or without an integrated laser scanner or imager for enterprise-wide data collection needs. Mobile computers operate in real time or batch mode and move with your employees to speed decisions, improve performance and increase productivity.