Serialization and Aggregration offline - LSS-PV-AGeco

This workstation enables the manual serialisation of drug packages and their aggregation into shipping cases. For this purpose, each individual box is first printed with order-related serialisation data by a thermal inkjet printing system as it passes by and then manually placed in a shipping carton. As soon as it is filled, the downstream thermal transfer label printer creates an individual serialisation label. The correct print data and print quality are permanently monitored by a vision system. The operator places the medicine products to be serialized on a reference edge at the infeed. As soon as the thermal inkjet printer has printed the serialisation data, the integrated vision system checks that the data is correct. If an error is detected (e.g. insufficient grading), the product stops at a certain position marked by red LEDs. The removal of the rejected product must be confirmed by pressing a button on the HMI.

The STS-B was developed for the simple aggregation of pharmaceutical packs into a bundle. For this purpose, the barcodes of serialized products are captured from below by the vision system through a scratch-resistant glass plate. The distance between camera and barcode therefore always remains the same. The maximum working surface is 420 mm (W) x 300 mm (D). The detected serial numbers are marked in green so that they are easy for the operators to understand. Depending on the configuration, the system can compare the recorded serial numbers with the default values of the L3 installation. Particular attention was paid to user guidance (workflow) in order to achieve maximum process reliability. In order to completely fill the carton layer(s) or spaces, barcodes that cannot be placed with the barcode facing upwards due to their orientation can be manually added in each layer by the integrated handheld scanner to complete the respective layer or carton.

The MAT model series serves as a mobile terminal for all aspects of aggregation and rework. Aggregation and rework can take place over several levels. The devices are available in the following expansion stages: MAT-C Manual aggregation and rework station (1 level) (boxes – shipping cases) MAT-P Manual aggregation and rework station (1 level) (shipping cases – pallets) MAT-CP Manual aggregation and rework station (2 level) (boxes – shipping cases – pallets)

To serialize vials and other cylindrical products, we rely on the proven quality and reliability of our labelers. In order to achieve the best possible grading of the serialisation barcodes, we integrate thermal transfer printer or marking laser units directly on the label applicator. The vision system immediately inspects the print data after the printing process. If the inspection shows a negative result, we optionally offer a label reject station which automatically removes the label from the process and therefore does not waste a „good product“. Both the vision system and the print engine are fully integrated in the touch panel HMI. Shift registers in the label applicator as well as in the complete system enable product and label tracking through the complete system.