User manual

DS6500

4.3 PACKTRACK™

PackTrack™ is a patented operating mode for Datalogic Omni-Directional Reading Stations

used to read and correctly assign codes read on different packs when placed in the scanner

Reading Area at the same time.

In fact, in the following example, the codes of two or more consecutive packs are found at

the same time in the scanner reading area. Therefore, the condition occurs where, in the

sequence of the two packs, the code of the second pack is read first, just before the code of

the previous pack. A system without PackTrack™ would assign the code of the second pack

to first pack and vice versa, thus causing a gross error in sortation.

Figure 74 – PackTrack™ System Layout

Working in PackTrack™ mode requires the presence of an encoder and a presence sensor

to track the moving packs.

All PackTrack™ functionalities are programmed via the Genius™ tool (refer to the Genius™

Help On-Line for details).

For correct functioning, the PackTrack™ operating mode requires a calibration just after the

installation of the scanners. This operation is absolutely necessary to make the scanner

recognize its position in space. Thus, a fixed reference system is required.

PackTrack™ uses a right-handed reference system (right hand with thumb = X axis;

forefinger = Y axis; middle finger = Z axis) where the axis X coincides with the PS line, the Y

axis coincides with the conveyor direction and the Z axis is oriented upwards from the

conveyor (see figure below).

This coordinate system is absolute for the reading station, i.e. is valid for all the scanners

independently from their position or orientation with respect to the conveyor.