Guided container and tray identification made easy

Leuze is introducing the latest addition to the BCL series with the new stationary barcode reader BCL 200i. It supports guided container and tray identification and is especially suited to tight installation spaces on the conveyor line.

As an expert in the field of identification, Leuze has been producing barcode readers since the 1990s. The company has continuously developed its product portfolio in this sector. LEUZE barcode readers meet numerous intralogistics requirements and are therefore suitable for a wide range of applications. With the BCL 200i, Leuze is now expanding its BCL series with an additional stationary barcode reader.

Where will 1D barcodes suffice?

1D barcodes are typically used in applications with a data content of approx 10 to 20 characters. And, if sufficient space is available for a label, on a transport container, for example.

What advantages do they offer compared to 2D barcodes?

In the past, 1D barcodes had advantages due to the printing technology. Nowadays, the advantages of 1D barcodes are almost non-existent. 1D barcodes are compatible with most of the existing code readers on the market.

Is there anything to be aware of in terms of detection?

When detecting codes with 1D barcode readers, one has to pay attention to a few key points during the configuration and design of the 1D barcode. The correct distance or alignment of the code in picket-fence or ladder arrangement are just two examples. In the design of 1D barcodes, the modulus width, meaning the narrowest width of the black bars, has a considerable influence on the selection of the right code reader. Basically, the barcode must fit the guaranteed reading field of the code reader.

Which 1D barcode readers does Leuze offer?

Leuze offers a very wide range, including for the packaging industry and intralogistics. Depending on the application, the series BCL 92, BCL 200i/300i, BCL 500i/600i or BCL 900i are in use here.

What distinguishes them?

The code readers are optimized for various applications. For example, BCL 92 is suited to the labeller area; BCL 200i/300i for the broad scope of tasks for container and tray conveyor systems; BCL 500i/600i/900i for pallet and carton identification.

Barcode Talk video 1: Reliably reading damaged barcodes in conveyor technology, code fragmentation technology explained.

In the Barcode Reader Talk series, industry expert Matthias Göhner addresses the challenges faced by our intralogistics customers who use barcode readers in the field of materials handling technology.

This video is about code fragmentation technology, which reliably reads even illegible, destroyed codes.

And what challenges do you face when it comes to ident technology? Feel free to write to me, via email to: identification@leuze.com or via social media. I look forward to your questions.

Barcode Talk video 2: The advantages of a line structure compared to the star topology in barcode reading simply explained.

How do you easily build a line structure with barcode readers?

And what advantages does this offer compared to a star topology?

We answer this today in the second part of our short video series ‘Barcode Reader Talk’ with our intralogistics expert Matthias Göhner.

What challenges do you face in practice when reading barcodes? Feel free to write to me, via email to: identification@leuze.com or via social media.

For more information, visit https://www.leuze.com/en/AU/ or for technical questions Contact: Leuze.

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