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Marking SystemHitachi Print Verification System MC-20S
Realizing total marking by integrating with Hitachi IJ printer “Gravis.”
Features
Three features of the Hitachi Print Verification System with dramatically improved functionality
A good partner for Hitachi IJ printers that expands the world of printing
Applications
The combination of a Hitachi IJ printer and a Hitachi print verification system supports the efficiency of marking processes at production sites.
Contributes to traceability management by ensuring that no printing defects are missed.
Flexible system proposals available to suit your print verification line.
Pouch surface halation can be improved for stable verification.
Print verification made possible by rotation correction even in unstable product transfer.
Supports stable print verification by incorporation into the packaging machine.
Supports customers’ own strict quality control and shipping management.
Video clips presenting some of the applications
Printing and verification system for drink cartons (250 cartons/minute)
An example of a system of automatic printing of management information, such as the expiration date, best-before date, and serial number on paper cartons of milk, juice, liquor, etc., and checking on the contents and results of such printing.
Printing and verification system for film-packaged products (250 pieces/minute)
An example of a system of automatic printing of management information, such as the expiration date and lot number on film packaging of breads, etc., and checking on the contents and results of such printing.
Printing and verification system for cup containers (350 cups/minute)
An example of a system of automatic printing of management information, such as the best-before date and lot number on container packaging of cup noodles, etc., and checking on the contents and results of such printing.
Printing and verification system for individual packaging boxes (400 boxes/minute)
An example of a system of automatic printing of management information, such as the use-by date and serial number on individual packaging boxes of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, etc., and checking on the contents and results of such printing.
Reliable
Matching verification method realizing human-like assessment
Adjustable matching
Hitachi original adjustable matching has been adopted as the matching verification method. It provides human-like assessment that considers changes in the size and line thickness of dot fonts. This allows acceptable character size variations or distortions that would be judged unacceptable by general image recognition to pass as acceptable, leading to prevention of unwanted faulty rejection as well as improvement of defect detection rate.
Matching principle
Adjustable matching is a matching method that allows for variations in character size and line thickness peculiar to inkjet printer printing. By combining this with the latest image processing technology, flexible print verification is performed.
Acceptable character dictionary registration
Of the characters actually printed, those that should be judged acceptable can be registered as a dictionary, which is used to achieve judgment closer to that of human eyes.
Unacceptable character dictionary registration
Characters that are easily misread can now be registered as unacceptable characters. By registering character patterns that should not pass as acceptable, even more accurate print verification can be realized.
Color camera compatibility achieving flexible print verification
The compatibility with color cameras enables the system to determine color differences that cannot be detected by monochrome cameras.
Software color filters save the hassle of selecting lighting and installing color filters.
Tilt cutout function
Even if the printed characters are tilted due to speed fluctuations, etc., the system automatically determines the degree of tilt and cuts out the characters reliably.
Simple
Operation system resulting from constantly striving for user-friendly configuration and operation.
Automatic setup guide supporting the setup process
Automatic setup guide
By following the on-screen guidance, parameters necessary for verification can be set automatically.
- Automatic setup may not be possible for some workpieces.
Simplified adjustment guide supporting the setup process
Items can be set easily just by following the guidance. Detailed parameters necessary for verification can also be set easily.
Versatile
Equipped with versatile functions helping achieve total marking.
Integration with Hitachi IJ printers
The system is highly compatible with the Hitachi “Gravis” IJ printers, enabling the printer to automatically align item switchover and print content changes with the print verification system.
It can also receive and verify the character strings printed by the printer via communication.
100% verification result recording system (optional)
Stores verification and defect data
Records all verification information about the print verification system. This provides a powerful tool for traceability of past verification results.
Specification
| Item | Model | |||
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| MC-20SW2 | MC-20SW1 | MC-20SW0 | ||
| Verifiable characters | Characters marked by IJ, laser, and thermal printers and stamping | |||
| Verification method | Character matching, presence/absence, area | |||
| Number of verification areas | 6 areas max. | |||
| Number of verifiable characters | 16 characters max. per area | |||
| Maximum verification throughput*1 |
Color camera: Up to 500 pieces/minute Monochrome camera: Up to 1,000 pieces/minute |
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| Verifiable character types | Standard characters | Alphanumeric (A-Z, 0-9), general symbols (.-'/:+) | ||
| External characters | 50 characters | |||
| Block characters | 8 characters | |||
| Calendar characters | 99 types with year, month, date, hour, minute, week number and day of the week verification function, and alphanumeric substitution function | |||
| Count characters | Count-up, random verification | |||
| Read characters | Read verification (alphanumeric, external characters) | |||
| Barcode | QR code reading | |||
| Character string tilt | Within ±3° | |||
| Correction function | Reference position correction, rotation correction (±180°), shading correction | |||
| Tilt cutout | Fixed: ±30° Automatic: ±20° | |||
| Data storage capacity | Number of items registered | Up to 240 items | ||
| Character dictionary size |
Alphanumeric and external characters: 20 patterns per character (Acceptable characters: 10 patterns Unacceptable characters: 10 patterns) Block characters: 1 pattern per character |
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| Number of images stored | Latest unacceptable images: 100 Latest acceptable images: 8 | |||
| Simplified 100% image storage function (with NAS) | Stored content | Verification images (original), verification results | ||
| Storage speed*2 | Up to 200 images/minute | |||
| Auxiliary functions for maintenance |
Display of number of characters checked (total number of characters
checked, number of nondefects, number of defects), defect factor statistics (total number of characters checked, total number of defects, total defect rate, breakdown of defect factors), LED light emission count check, strobe light emission count check, input/output signal test, etc. |
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| Camera | Color VGA, monochrome VGA | |||
| Number of cameras connected | 1 | |||
| Lighting | White LED Strobe light x 1 (flat light) | White LED Strobe light x 2 (bar light) | - | |
| Lighting controller | Dedicated lighting controller | - | ||
| Input device & display | 15” touch panel LCD display | |||
| Storable devices | USB flash drive/USB HDD/NAS*3 | |||
| Input and output signals | Input | Verification object sensor, encoder, fault reset, count reset, test mode | ||
| Output | Status indicator lamp (Running, Unacceptable, Fault), verification result, verification ready, unit ready, verification complete, test mode, external strobe | |||
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External communication functions (serial communication) |
Functions | Hitachi IJ printer communication (item switchover, verification character setting, time setting), host communication (item switchover, verification character setting, time setting, verification character output) | ||
| Specification | Serial interface: RS-232C (57,600 bps max.) | |||
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Ethernet communication *4 (10BASE-T, 100BASE-T) |
Functions |
Modbus communication, EtherNet/IP communication, FTP communication *Please contact us for details on communication specifications. |
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| Conveyor-related functions | Encoder, tracking, sensor filter, sensor out timer, sampling discharge designation, multiple discharge designation | |||
| Power supply | AC100-120/200-240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz ±1% | |||
| Power consumption | 120 VA or lower | |||
| Operating temperature and humidity | 0-40°C, 30-80%RH | |||
| Operating atmosphere | No water droplets, dust, or corrosive gases | |||
| Dimensions/Weight | Approx. 400 x 360 x 117 mm (W x D x H)/Approx. 8 kg | |||
- Depends on the content of the verification.
- Depends on the NAS used.
- Connection to all devices is not guaranteed. Please contact us for more information.
- Modbus is a registered trademark or trademark of Schneider Automation Inc.
Optional features
- 15” touch panel LCD display (AC power supply required separately from the main unit)
- Lens (selectable from 8mm, 12mm, and 16mm)
- Camera (selectable from color and monochrome cameras)
Total support
Ability to make proposals tailored to customer needs
We offer the best solutions for total marking systems in a wide variety of business forms, leveraging our experience in providing Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems products.
We provide an integrated system from consulting to system proposal, installation, operational support, and management and maintenance.
We support total marking tailored to the customer’s site with our system technology accumulated over many years.
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