Inline Verification

Barcode quality is monitored by the Sentinel Verification system, which scans each label after application to the pack and determines the ANSI equivalent rating of the barcode. Acting as an early warning system, the Sentinel responds when quality deteriorates, displaying status via a beacon, the detail of which is graphically represented on the touch screen control panel. In more critical situations where the labeller cannot recover from producing unreadable barcodes or mislabelling, the system will initiate a controlled shut down of the line.

Incorporating the Cobalt Sentinel Barcode Verification system adds Biometric Security controls and encrypted data logging. The barcode match and degradation features manage the label accuracy and quality on every case.

Controlling the entire labelling process, the Sentinel features Print manager, Inline Verification, Identification tracking and Data Security. Print Manager collects local and network variable data for labelling and controls the setup of label design with production.

Barcode quality is diligently monitored by the Inline Verification module, which checks every label after application to the pack.  Monitoring and recording quality to ANSI equivalent standards, the Sentinel acts as an early warning system for barcode degradation.

Every labelling event is recorded in the data logging module with time, date and ANSI bar code grading. The SQL injector moves this data in real-time to a remote SQL server and retains visibility of the last 24 hours locally.  Using biometric authentication and encryption, access and security are controlled to protect the labelling process and to track all changes in settings.