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Used for food and beverage factory automation applications, the Cognex DataMan 500 QL fixed-mount barcode reader is powered by a proprietary vision chip. It offers 1-D barcode reading with up to 90 decodes per second and image acquisition with auto-exposure at up to 1,000 frames per second. Options include a choice of C-mount or variable focus liquid lens; field interchangeable lighting options include integrated LED lighting and a high-powered illumination accessory. The reader can be accessed from any terminal connected to the network, eliminating the need for a host PC to translate data to a PLC or central network. The protocols also allow data files and images to be archived directly through FTP support for later review and analysis.
Cognex Corporation; www.cognex.com
The Food Defense Strategy Exchange (FDSE) is a forum for food defense professionals to interact and share their knowledge and experiences. At the most recent FDSE, a poll of attendees revealed that approximately two-thirds were either re-evaluating their existing food defense plan, or implementing new food defense plans. In this podcast, Don Hsieh, Director of Commercial and Industrial Marketing at Tyco Integrated Security, discusses this topic and other findings from the exchange, and offers some best practices to proactively protect a company’s brand from food adulteration.
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