Sorted for reading

The new imager solves high speed applications in retail eCommerce and postal/parcel sortation among others, covering all conveyor sizes, as well as static reading applications.

Fast and secure sorting of objects with different dimensions – even irregular – is a key challenge. The company says with its dynamic autofocus and its innovative optical technology, the AV500 imager is combining flexibility with reliability to solve such demanding applications. 

The company adds: “Since codes are captured multiple times under the reading array, excellent reading performance for damaged or plastic covered codes can be achieved. This results in an effective increase of throughput volume by 50% versus other traditional 2D imager-based solutions.”

The AV500 is equipped with a high resolution 5 MP CMOS sensor, giving image acquisition up to 32 frames per second, dynamic, sequential or adjustable focus, and multiple lens options. For making manual reading processes such as overhead scanning or manual conveyor loading user friendly and fast, the imager can work with continuous frame acquisition, avoiding any user disturbance from flashing white or red integrated illumination. In addition, successful reading processes are indicated visually by means of the patented “Green Spot” technology.

The Datalogic PACTRACK software allows the AV500 imager to read multiple packages and barcodes in a single picture, and properly assign the correct barcode to the correct package with minimal package spacing.

Where needed, customers can manage all the AV500 imagers in a system remotely, through Ethernet IP.