Barcode label scanning tunnels elevate the speed and efficiency of sortation, inbound receiving, and outbound logistics operations. These flexible scan tunnels offer 1–6-sided barcode reading and are scalable for various speeds and gaps, without sacrificing accuracy.
These barcode scanning systems feature Dataman Image-based barcode readers which offer 99.9% read rates and mixed symbology decoding, and Edge Intelligence Tunnel Manager software for easy setup and advanced insights.
Cognex Modular Vision Tunnels:
- Increase throughput by decreasing gaps between items
- Improve traceability by capturing more data than just the barcode
- Reduce downtime with faster install times, easier maintenance, and less risk
- Standard, modular structure with barcode reading and machine vision that adapts to your business needs
Key Features
Suitable for inbound, sortation, and outbound operations
Modular Vision Tunnels address a range of logistics applications, such as inbound receiving, high speed ship sorting, and outbound scanning within distribution centres. These scan tunnels serve both OEMs and end users, as well as industry segments including retail and e-commerce, airport baggage handling, and parcel and postal.
Features include:
- Multi-code reading at any angle, speed, and box gap
- 99.9% read rates and the fastest decoding capabilities, including mixed symbologies
- Data captured on code location, quality, mil size, and more
Specification
A flexible, standard solution for a range of speeds and box gaps
Each Modular Vision Tunnel comes as a standard logistics solution with easy setup and deployment, including:
- Multiple configuration options, including single, 3-, 5-, and 6-sided barcode reading
- Flexible modules with the fewest readers to accommodate changes in application specs
- Adjustable framing optimized to conveyor systems, including conveyor belt height and width, within a compact footprint
- Option to incorporate vision tools with dimensioning capabilities to track multiple packages through the full field-of-view
Advanced insights into logistics operations
Cognex Edge Intelligence Tunnel Manager provides tools to setup, monitor, and optimize Modular Vision Tunnels, including:
- Tunnel Analytics: Collect, aggregate, and analyse data from multiple devices simultaneously for insights into tunnel performance, vendor compliance, and more to aid operational efficiency and revenue recovery initiatives.
- Setup and Commissioning: Repeatable, reliable tunnel installation with the ability to validate performance before deployment.
- Data Forwarding: Connect data over secure MQTT to Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and SCADA systems such as Ignition to enhance your operation.