1D/2D CODE READER

ACTUAL INSTALLATION
EXAMPLES
ELECTRONIC DEVICE INDUSTRY EDITION
BARCODE/2D CODE READER NEEDS IN THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE INDUSTRY

COLLECTING
TRACEABILITY
OPERATION RESULTS

P. 4 BACKGROUND P. 7 BACKGROUND

P. 5 IMPLEMENTATION P. 8 APPLICATION EXAMPLE

P. 6 PURPOSES P. 9 PURPOSE

P. 6 SUMMARY P. 9 SUMMARY

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Increased needs for traceability and code readers
in the electronic device industry

In recent years, the electronic device industry has seen accelerated integration of
traceability for individual parts. This has led to direct part marking (DPM) of
barcodes/2D codes at a large number of manufacturers and part suppliers.

Consequently, it is now common to see codes marked directly on difficult-to-read

workpieces such as those that are small or that have curved or mirror surfaces. This has
led to increased needs throughout the supply chain for code readers with higher reading
accuracy and for new products that can evaluate code quality.

KEYENCE’s barcode/2D code readers provide AUTO ID solutions that meet the latest
needs of the market.

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TRACEABILITY

BACKGROUND

CONSUMER SAFETY ON-SITE VISUALIZATION } IMPROVED EFFICIENCY

When a problem occurs with a product, it is necessary to trace the cause of the problem
so that it can be prevented in the future. Make a complete recording of all the components (lots) used for
each product.

Forward tracing Back tracing Collect information for quality improvement

Defective product
1 | Manufacturing
1 | Manufacturing Even if a manufacturing mistake (defective product) occurs, it is possible
produced to determine the defective lot.
2 | Processing 2 | Processing
Determination of  educe unnecessary disposal by way of detailed lot
R
the location where
3 | Machining the error occurred 3 | Machining management
Collection of
corresponding lot
4 | Wholesale 4 | Wholesale
Defect/complaint
occurrence
5 | Retail 5 | Retail

Traceability is a point on which many companies place high importance as a means of

guaranteeing safety, reducing risks, and making operations more efficient.

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TRACEABILITY

IMPLEMENTATION
Traceability is generally introduced by the following three steps:

ASSIGN SERIAL NUMBERS AND MARK BARCODES/2D CODES

STEP 1 Use direct marking to mark components with their serial numbers or affix labels with
the serial numbers on components, and then register the serial numbers in a database.
* Direct part marking using laser markers or inkjet printers has become popular in recent years.

COLLECT AND RECORD LOT SERIAL NUMBERS

STEP 2 Read barcodes/2D codes on the manufacturing line to manage information such as
the inspection records and manufacturing records.
* Models that can add data regarding code quality at the same time as performing reading are
also available.

MANAGE THE LOT SERIAL NUMBERS

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Even in the rare case that a component is recalled, it is possible to check its entire history
STEP from the product number. Which components have been used in which products? In which
manufacturing processes were the components inspected? When were these inspections • Traceability management
performed? What were the results of these inspections? • Work progress
management

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TRACEABILITY

PURPOSES
Contributing to the two contradictory
Tracking information that provides Allowing for flexible support of administrative
topics of “productivity improvement”
quick market support responsibilities and manufacturer instructions
and “quality improvement”

SUMMARY
The following are the two main points regarding the introduction of traceability.

High-performance code High-performance

POINT  D CODE READERS THAT ARE EFFECTIVE WITH
2 reader that anyone can reading in a compact
DIRECT PART MARKING use easily body

In general, reading direct part marking is difficult due to the effect of the surface glossiness
SR-1000 SR-700
and material of metal or similar substances, but the SR-1000/700 Series provides easy
configuration and stable reading, even with DPM codes.

POINT  ARCODE READERS THAT ARE EFFECTIVE AT

B Digital technology changes Barcode reader with our highest
the standard for barcode reading angular characteristics and
VARIOUS ANGLES AND DISTANCES reading accuracy
BL-1300
The BL-1300/700 Series provides stable reading at long distances and also in situations BL-700
where reading must be performed at various angles.

With small electronic components, there are some cases which are not suited to labels, such as lack of space on the components to affix the labels.
In these situations, a laser marker or inkjet printer can be used to directly mark barcodes or 2D codes on the components.

Contact KEYENCE for marking devices as well.

We can provide both marking and reading devices as a set.

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COLLECTING OPERATION RESULTS

BACKGROUND

MANAGING PRODUCTION VOLUME AND IN-PROCESS INVENTORY

Making clear what components were manufactured at what times and managing in-process inventory leads to a decreased risk of component shortages.
What’s more, it is also easy to manufacture the exact amount that is necessary, which eliminates waste of surplus inventory. Therefore, the need for
management of production volume using barcodes/2D codes continues to grow.

Checking production volume by checking every PCB Checking production volume by checking every HDD

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COLLECTING OPERATION RESULTS

APPLICATION EXAMPLE

MANAGING PRODUCTION VOLUME USING COMPLETE CHECKS

ASSIGN SERIAL NUMBERS AND MARK BARCODES/2D CODES

STEP 1 Use direct marking to mark components with their serial numbers or affix labels with
the serial numbers on components, and then register the serial numbers in a database.
* Direct part marking using laser markers or inkjet printers has become popular in recent years.

COLLECT THE LOT SERIAL NUMBERS

STEP 2 Read barcodes/2D codes on the manufacturing line to collect the lot serial numbers.

MANAGE THE PRODUCTION VOLUME/PROGRESS

STEP 3 Manage the production volume and production progress separately for lot numbers and
serial numbers from the total results and inventory counts. • Production volume
management
• Production progress
management

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COLLECTING OPERATION RESULTS

PURPOSE

Contributing to “productivity improvement”

by eliminating waste

SUMMARY
POINT  ARCODE READERS THAT CAN PERFORM ACCURATE AND
B Digital technology changes Barcode reader with our highest
the standard for barcode reading angular characteristics and
RELIABLE READING reading accuracy
BL-1300
Performing management in an entirely automated manner eliminates human error. BL-700
The BL-1300/700 Series provides stable reading at long distances and also on lines where
reading must be performed at various angles to the target. Also, this dedicated reader can
be installed at a lower cost than image processing devices and similar equipment.

High-performance Stable reading of

POINT  D CODE READERS THAT ARE EFFECTIVE WITH
2 code reader that challenging codes
DIRECT PART MARKING anyone can use easily
SR-750
In general, reading direct part marking is difficult due to the effect of the surface glossiness
SR-1000
and material of metal or similar substances, but the SR-1000/750 Series provides easy
configuration and stable reading.

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