I-PAK HE - Camera based OCR/OCV solution

Microscan now has an OCR, OCV, Label Validation solution using camera based technology.

The I-PAK HE is that solution. This solution will install on a network PC and allow the user to perform OCR/OCV/Presence Absence/21 CFR Part 11 without having to use an industrial PC with custom camera boards.

For a 1 camera system, the I-PAK HE is a much more cost effective solution with regard to hardware as well as integration.

IPAK- HE with 1600T smart camera and dark field lighting

Microscan now has an OCR, OCV, Label Validation solution using camera based technology. The I-PAK HE is that solution.

This solution uses the 1600T software with I-PAK enabled Visionscape software which includes the option for compliance to 21 CFR Part 11.

A special white LED darkfield light which mounts and plugs directly into the 1600T for trigger and power.

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QX870 to MS860 drop in replacement cable

We figured out all the Grounds, Inputs, and Output differences between Microscan's new QX 870 and the very popular but on the way out MS 860.

Our cable looks and acts like the DB25 male connector that's normally on the MS860 and allows the QX 870 to be a drop in replacement.

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Interface Microscan Velocity to Blackware Inkjet Control Software

Interface Microscan Velocity to Blackware Inkjet Control Software.
We recently finished integrating a Microscan Quadrus Mini Velocity with Blackware's Control Software for Industrial Inkjet Printers.

Their system uses an encoder to track the cam revolutions and documents on an envelop stuffer. It sends a 24 volt pulse to the Velocity and the Velocity reads the datamatrix code or IMB and sends the data to their Controller via RS422 and onto a PC that matches the data to an address in a database.

Blackware can communicate to complex high speed inkjet printers like Scitex. We built some custom cabling for the RS422 and to receive a 24volt trigger signal. A few key reader settings were also critical. For more info, please contact us

Hawkeye 1600T How to Connect a Photoeye

Info we got from Microscan

To connect a Photoeye: The "Sensor Inputs" (pins 6&7) are bi-polar, meaning they can be either (+) or (-), the both go to a circuit that just checks for a difference between the two.

The Photo eye can get its power from pins 4 (+24V) and 8 (- GND)
Trigger pin 6

So, in order to trigger:

you should connect 6(inA) to 4(+24V) and switch 8(GND) and 7(inB) = (NPN - sinking)

OR
Connect 8(GND) and 7(inB) and switch 6 (inA) and 4(+24V) = (PNP - sourcing)

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There is a better illustration on page A-2 of the manual and the note 2 is:
Bipolar isolated camera sensor trigger:
– Logic 0: 0 to 5V
– Logic 1: 15 to 30V
– Rin: 18k Ohms
And then at the top of page 2-12, it shows the wiring for PNP or NPN configuration scenarios. INA and INB are interchangable between pins 6 & 7 since it is a bi-polar connection

Hawkeye 1600T I/O Cable Example

The Hawkeye line of products that was aquired last fall by Microscan has a smart camera model 1600T. We recently received our Microscan branded unit and have begun looking for applications and building a more meaningful demo kit.

The 1600T doesn't come with a breakout board to connect a trigger signal or output signals like some cameras but has all the I/O coming out of a cable.

Along with Microscan-Renton's help, we were able to translate the terminology and come up with a workable I/O scenario.
Using mating Turc style connectors we're able to make the Trigger and Power work in a more common fashion and add LED's for the discrete output signals.

How To Retrieve Individual Match Codes from MS 890

Using the K231 command to retrieve individual match codes from the database is different than what is stated in the manual.

The manual has <k231,1?>to retrieve the match code in place 1. This works on the MS 880.

To retrieve the match code in place 1 on the MS 890, use < k231?,1>instead.

Microscan to Purchase Siemens Vision Business Unit

Microscan today announced it will purchase Siemens' Machine Vision business, formerly Acuity CiMatrix, headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire. The company expects the acquisition to further enhance its technology leadership position in customer-focused traceability solutions by expanding further into machine vision imaging and inspection. The deal is expected to close on Sept. 19, 2008.

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