Operators Manual LabelBank Barcode Application For the FB3000 Series Instrument 51170 © 2008 by Fairbanks Scales, Inc.
Amendment Record LabelBank Barcode Application WITH DATABANK DATA COLLECTION SOFTWARE DOCUMENT 51170 Manufactured by Fairbanks Scales Inc. 821 Locust Kansas City, Missouri 64106 Created 06/2008 Revision 1 06/2008 06/08 Documentation Release 3 51170 Rev.
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Table of Contents SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................. 7 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 7 What Is A Barcode, and How Does It Work?.................................................................................. 8 Barcode Ticket Formats................................................................................................................
Table of Contents APPENDIX III: PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLISTS ............................................... 38 Operator / Access Table ............................................................................................................... 38 Label Sizing .................................................................................................................................. 39 Product ID Table .................................................................................................
Section 1: General Information INTRODUCTION • LabelBank Program – Formats all tickets generated by the Barcode Printer. • DataBank Program – System database, the information “holder” for LabelBank, containing all product and user information, security, settings and production data. ─ With a stand-alone unit, all the program information is stored on the FB3000’s hard drive.
Section 1: General Information What Is A Barcode, and How Does It Work? Barcodes are part of a voluntary marking standard that has been adopted by manufacturers, distributors, retailers and carriers. • A barcode gives a product or container a unique identifier that can be used to distinguish it from the millions of other products or containers that are produced worldwide.
Section 1: General Information FILE SHARING PROCESS STEPS 1. The operator inputs data using the LabelBank Application, which writes that into a file in the “Data” folder. 2. Once it is completely finished, the LabelBank Application writes an empty file with the same name in the “Ready” folder. 3. The DataBank Application sees the data file written in the “Ready” folder. 4. The DataBank Application gets the data from the “Data” folder. 5.
Section 1: General Information SERVICE POLICY INFORMATION General Service Policy It is the customer/operator's responsibility to ensure the equipment provided by Fairbanks is operated within the parameters of the equipment's specifications and protected from accidental or malicious damage. Physical Installation Notes • Check all devices for proper operation. If any error messages occur, refer to Troubleshooting or the proper manual of that device.
Section 1: General Information Electronic Component Care • Much of the equipment consists of printed circuit assemblies, which must be installed using ESD handling procedures. • Replacement of individual components is not allowed. • All components must be returned intact for replacement credit per normal procedures. • All electronic and mechanical adjustments are considered to be part of the installation, and are included in the installation charge(s).
Section 1: General Information IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTICE 9 All communications which utilize RS232 Serial Cable must be limited to fifty (50’) feet. 9 All load cells, load cell cables and interconnecting cables used to connect all scale components shall be located a minimum of thirty-six (36”) inches distance away from all single and multiple phase high energy circuits and electric current carrying conductors.
Section 1: General Information Pre-Installation Checklist The following points should be thoroughly discussed between the Fairbanks Representative and the Customer, before the Service Technician installs any software or equipment. 9 Study the current Office Network and decide how the scale system can best integrate into it.
Section 1: General Information MINIMUM SERVER REQUIREMENTS The computer that runs the Barcode Printer Program is normally already preloaded with the software. With only one station or user, there is plenty of storage space for the different files generated by the DataBank Program. There is, however, a second way to use this system. Two or more stations can network together and access the same main database.
Section 1: General Information Users’ Responsibility 9 All electronic and mechanical calibrations and/or adjustments required for making this equipment perform to accuracy and operational specifications are considered to be part of the installation. ─ They are included in the installation charge. ─ Only those charges which are incurred as a result of the equipment's inability to be adjusted or calibrated to performance specifications may be charged to warranty.
Section 2: Programming Introduction NAVIGATION TIPS The three main ways to navigate through the LabelBank Program are listed below. Touchscreen Using the Touchscreen is the most user-friendly way of navigating through the different menu options. Of course, the FB3000 must be equipped with the Touchscreen, and the software must be activated for this feature to work. If the Touchscreen feature is part of the factory installation, it will start when the Unit boots up.
Section 2: Programming Introduction Configuring Printer Properties with MS Windows® Program The following steps detail the procedure for setting Printer Properties. 1. Left-click on the Start button, then scroll up to Settings, then scroll to the right and left-click on Printers and Faxes. 2. Right-click the printer to be used, then scroll to the right and select Properties. ─ This allows permanently set property changes. ─ Port Configuration (port type, baud rate, etc.
Section 3: Operations Booting Up & Using the Barcode Application 1. Turn on the equipment. ─ Allow time for the scale, indicator and printer to power-up. 2. Enter the Employee ID and Password. Editing Operator Data in Section 4: Programming DataBank. ─ See 3. Press . 4. Key in the appropriate Product Code, either as a Hot Key number or the Full ID. ─ The F6 key toggles between the Full ID and the Hotkey functions. 5. Place the object on the scale. 6. Press .
Section 3: Operations DEFINING THE WEIGH SCREEN Field Login Name Product Window Function Keys DESCRIPTION (Bob Regis) Identities the logged-in user. Fields defined on the following page. Buttons used for specific actions. – Press the right-arrow key to activate the second level of functions. Level 1 has green options; Level 2 has yellow options. – Buttons are defined on the following pages. Zero Zeros the scale. Units Changes the Units of Measure (lb or kg).
Section 3: Operations Defining Fields in the Formatting Window Field Product Code Product Description Next Button Manufacturer’s Number Min: / Max: Box # 06/08 DESCRIPTION Identities the product from the pre-programmed inventory list. − Product Code entry field. Input the Code of the Product to process. − The caption at the top of the weigh screen indicates the selected product. − If the selected product does not exist, an Error Caption at the top of the screen flashes a warning message.
Section 3: Operations Defining Fields in the Formatting Window, Continued Field Fixed or Random Wt. Packed On Pallet # DESCRIPTION Displays whether the item is preprogrammed with a specific Fixed weight amount, or if the weight amount is Random. • When item(s) are to be sold as a specific weight, select Fixed Wt. − Example: Packaged product may be sold in 1 lb. containers. The label displays a net weight of 1 lb for every package produced.
Section 3: Operations Defining the Function Keys KEY F1 Name Log-on / Log-off DESCRIPTION • Once logged on, user name appears at the top of the Weigh Screen. • User stays logged on, he or she logs off, or another user logs on. • When the caption reads Label, printing a label is allowed. • When the caption reads No Label, Process data is still collected, but no label is generated. F2 Label / No Label F3 Box / Pallet Box / Pallet button determines which type of label is printed next.
Section 3: Operations Defining the Function Keys, Continued KEY F1 Name Void Box DESCRIPTION Deletes the last processing record of the current product, removing that data from the DataBank database − Resets the Box and Pallet Serial Numbers to the values they had before the last box label was printed. − Pallet and Product Total counts and weights are also reset to the values they had prior to the last box label print.
Section 3: Operations Defining the Function Keys, Continued KEY F3 Reload Name DESCRIPTION F4 Summary F5 Rework • • • • F6 Sell By • Pressing F6 activates the Sell By edit box for inputting a date. • Used for perishable items and time-specific products. • Entering a “0” changes the field to a “Packed On” date, changing it to the current date. • Only allowed for products with EAN-128 Barcodes and Date Al’s of 15 or 17. For Intermec brand printers only.
Section 3: Operations Activating the Hot Keys Hot Keys allow the user to access the Product window by pushing only two digits, instead of inputting all five numerals. This saves time, especially when processing large, repetitive orders. Press on the F6 button. ─ The words “Hot Keys” blinks when the button is active, and “Full ID” when it is not. ─ This button toggles on either one or the other. ─ Hot Keys must be numeric, and a message pops up otherwise.
Section 4: Operation SYSTEM SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE C A U T I O N Improper shutdown of this instrument can cause damage to the hard drive and loss of data. 1. Press the red EXIT button. 2. Click YES on the Verification to Close window. 3. Close the DataBank Program by pressing the red EXIT button. 4. Click YES on the Verification to Close window. 5. Close the Kernel Program by pressing the red EXIT button. 6. Click YES on the Verification to Close window. 7. Press the Start button, then select Shut Down. 8.
Appendix I: Barcodes What Is A Barcode, and How Does It work? Barcodes are part of a voluntary marking standard that has been adopted by manufacturers, distributors, retailers and carriers. • A barcode gives a products or container a unique identifier that can be used to distinguish it from the millions of other products or containers that are produced worldwide. • Barcodes are used to identify people (ID badges), locations, products, stocking/inventory levels, and documents, such as patent files.
Appendix I: Barcodes What is a UPC barcode? Universal Product Codes (also known as GTIN-12) appear as lines (bars) of varying widths representing the series of numbers commonly shown below the bars. • Usually dark ink is on white background to create high and low reflectance, which is converted to 1’s and 0’s. • Barcode scanners read the bars and convert them back to the 12-digit UPC number that they represent.
Appendix I: Barcodes What is a UPC barcode? Continued Smaller labels allow for very small space to print long Barcodes as well as human readable text. Condensing Barcodes leads an unfavorable inter-character spacing size that scanners may have a difficulty reading. ─ There is a required “dead” space needed around the Barcode itself to allow for scanners to establish the beginning and end of a Barcode.
Appendix I: Barcodes What is an EAN Barcode? The European Article Number Barcode System is used outside of the Americas, and is 13-digits long. • An EAN Barcode (also known as GTIN-13) is similar to the UPC barcode. • The EAN-13 Barcode is defined by GS1. • The EAN Barcode can be read both by UPC and by EAN scanners. • As of Jan 2005, all American retailers were scheduled to be able to read the additional 13th digit in EAN Barcodes.
Appendix I: Barcodes EAN-13 Encoding To encode an EAN-13 Barcode, the digits are first split into 3 groups, the first digit, the first group of 6 and the last group of 6. • The first group of six is encoded using a scheme whereby each digit has two possible encodings, one of which has even parity and one of which has odd parity. • The first digit is encoded by selecting a pattern of choices between these two encodings for the next six digits, according to the table below.
Appendix I: Barcodes What is Control Label Format? The Control Box Label Format consists of six (6) sections. Single Interleaved 2 of 5 Barcode • Five (5) digits of Product Code. • Two (2) digits of Station ID. • Six (6) digits of Box Serial Number • Six (6) digits of Julian Date Product Description Data Three (3) lines, limited to twenty-four (24) characters each. Factory Number Seven (7) digits. Lot Number Ten (10) alphanumeric characters. Product Code Five (5) Digits.
Appendix I: Barcodes What is a Human Readable Label? This label is easily read by people, and not encrypted for the barcode reader. ─ It typically does not have a barcode printed on it. ─ Has all the information needed for the activity to be read and processed by a human, and not scanned by a machine. Product Code Description Date Serial Number Human Readable Box Label Quantity on Pallet Product Code Human Readable Pallet Label 06/08 33 51170 Rev.
Appendix I: Barcodes What is a Summary Label? This label defines a total production cycle, once it is ready for shipment. ─ It is easily read by people, and not encrypted for the barcode reader. ─ This is often the last label printed. ─ It is often placed on the completed pallet or lot shipment to define the total amount at a quick glance. Data about the current Pallet. Data about the current Product Total. 06/08 34 51170 Rev.
Appendix II: Barcode Label Formats UPC Barcode Formats 22331 01 123468 120392 04000 2 Check Sum Digit Net Weight Date Box Serial Number Scale Position Product Code 9 00 12345 22334 4 04000 8 Check Sum Digit Net Weight Check Sum Digit Product Code No. UPC Mfr’s No. Number Character Random Weight/ Fixed Weight Above is an example of a U.P.C. Shipping Container Barcode. Below is an example of a U.P.C. Master Pallet Label Barcode.
Appendix II: Ticket Formats EAN Barcode Format 01 90012345519362 11 930930 Sell By Date Identifier for Sell By Date 14-Digit UPC Code UPC Code Identifier 3202 004498 21 123471 Serial Number Serial Number Identifier Net Weight Net Weight Identifier, lbs 2 decimal Places Above is an example of a EAN Shipping Container Barcode. Below is an example of a EAN Master Pallet Label Barcode.
Appendix II: Ticket Formats Control Label Barcode Format 44332 01 123459 120393 04993 3 Check Sum Digit Net Weight Date Box Serial Number Scale Position Product Code Above is an example of a Control Label Format Barcode. Below is an example of a Control Label Format Master Pallet Label Barcode. 44332 01 123459 120393 04993 3 Check Sum Digit Net Weight Date Box Serial Number Scale Position Product Code 06/08 37 51170 Rev.
Appendix III: Pre-Installation Checklists Operator / Access Table The following checklist details the following facts for each employee. • ID – Numerical Code identifying each Employee. • • • • This can be the last four digits of SSN, Employee ID number, etc.
Appendix III: Pre-Installation Checklists Label Sizing When formatting the Labels Template, the end product must be formatted correctly for easy reading and most efficient use of space. • Reducing wasted space lowers the cost per label. • There are four (4) basic Label Templates (place holders) available in LabelBank. 06/08 39 51195 Rev.
Appendix III: Pre-Installation Checklists Product ID Table This outlines the Product ID with the Descriptions to prepare them for system entry.
Appendix III: Pre-Installation Checklists Weight Information • What is the minimum acceptable weight? • What is the maximum acceptable weight? • How many boxes on a pallet? • Fixed or Random weight item? Weight Table 06/08 Product ID Min Wt. Max Wt. Boxes / Pallet 12345 5.45 lbs 6.
Appendix III: Pre-Installation Checklists Manufacturers Information The Manufacturers Table maintains integrity between the 6-digit ID and the Manufacturing Company. Manufacturers Table MFG ID 123456 Company Example Manufacturer ID *A zero must be placed in front of the MFG ID to comply with GS1 standards. (label design). Distributors Information The Distributors Table maintains integrity between the 6-digit ID and the Distribution Company.
Appendix III: Pre-Installation Checklists Code date Qualifier / Offset Information • What code date qualifier is used? • How many days offset? Miscellaneous Table Product ID 12345 06/08 Qualifier Description (11) Production Date (13) Packaged Date (15) Sell By Date (17) Best Before/Expires (11) Production Date (13) Packaged Date (15) Sell By Date (17) Best Before/Expires (11) Production Date (13) Packaged Date (15) Sell By Date (17) Best Before/Expires (11) Production Date (13) Packaged Date (15) Sel
Packaging Indicator / Label Format Information • What packaging indicator is required? • A packaging indicator is given from the smallest container (1) up to the master container (8) with the numbers between being a packaging hierarchy. • If there is not a packaging hierarchy, or the company doesn’t require it, a zero must be used. • Refer to www.GS1US.org for further details.
Appendix III: Pre-Installation Checklists Station Naming / Networking Information The UNC Naming Convention establishes the share that the networked configuration can find. Following a standard FB3000 naming convention makes installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting easier. UNC Naming Table Station FB3000 SN Name IP address XX 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 043220060153 FBK1 xxx.xxx.xxx.
LabelBank Barcode Application Manufactured by Fairbanks Scale, Inc. 821 Locust Kansas City, MO 64106 www.fairbanks.
