In the era of Industry 4.0, optimizing manufacturing processes and warehouse management is crucial. One essential tool to achieve these goals is a barcode scanner. Today, we will learn about an advanced product in this field - the MCR-F180 barcode scanner. This article will focus on its features, helping you understand its functionality and the benefits it brings.

10 Remarkable Features of the MCR-F180 Barcode Scanner

1. Dual High-Intensity Illumination

The MCR-F180 barcode scanner is equipped with two types of high-intensity LED lighting: white light and red light, enabling it to read on various surfaces.

• White Light: Ideal for low-reflectance surfaces such as paper and labels. White light minimizes reflections, ensuring accurate and fast barcode scanning.
• Red Light: Suitable for high-reflectance surfaces like metals, plastics, and other substrates. Red light enhances contrast and improves barcode readability on challenging surfaces, particularly effective with Direct Part Marking (DPM) barcodes.

This capability allows the MCR-F180 to scan both 1D and 2D barcodes on diverse material surfaces, including plastic, metal, paper, and PCBs, catering to multiple industries and various applications.

2. High-Resolution 1.2 Megapixel CMOS Sensor

The MCR-F180 barcode scanner is equipped with a high-resolution 1.2-megapixel CMOS sensor, providing superior image quality and faster motion detection, especially in environments with complex lighting conditions.  

This type of sensor enables the scanner to handle high-complexity barcodes, even when the object is in motion. Therefore, the MCR-F180 barcode scanner is a suitable choice for fast and accurate scanning requirements, such as reading barcodes on conveyor belts. 

The CMOS sensor also helps minimize errors during the scanning process by accurately and consistently capturing data. This reduces costs associated with errors and enhances operational efficiency as a result.

3. Fast Reading Speed

With the Cycle Buffer feature, the MCR-F180 can continuously capture and decode images with minimal downtime. The scanner's image buffer can store up to 64 images, sufficient for handling most scanning applications in manufacturing settings. Combined with two types of high-intensity lighting and a high-resolution CMOS sensor, the MCR-F180 accurately reads moving barcodes at high speeds.

The MCR-F180 barcode scanner enhances processing speed and minimizes barcode scanning time during production and warehouse management. This feature is particularly valuable in manufacturing assembly lines and large warehouses, where quick and accurate processing is crucial.

4. Print quality inspection function

The MCR-F180 barcode scanner offers real-time print quality inspection function according to ISO/IEC 15415 and ISO/IEC TR 29158 standards. It can assess the quality of directly printed barcodes during the scanning process. The inspection results can be attached to the scanned data and outputted then.

This function ensures that printed barcodes meet high-quality standards, minimizing errors in production and warehouse management processes.

5. Easy Position Adjustment 

The MCR-F180 barcode scanner is equipped with a green laser pointer and LED light, facilitating easy position adjustment for users. The green laser pointer accurately identifies the scanning position, while the LED light illuminates the scanning surface, ensuring precise barcode reading even in low-light conditions.

The object detection function (paper detection) on the MCR-F180 barcode scanner helps it automatically detect objects that need to be scanned. You can choose between conventional object detection or infrared laser detection depending on environmental conditions. 

Additionally, the MCR-F180 features a compact design, making it easy to install in restricted spaces. With two types of straight and right-angle connecting cables, you can flexibly install it in various positions within automated systems in factories.

6. PLC Integration Function

The MCR-F180 barcode scanner supports PLC integration function, allowing connection to a programmable logic controller (PLC) system without the need for complex programming. Users simply need to set the PLC memory address for barcode data, and the scanner will automatically write the data into the PLC memory. This feature saves time and effort, facilitating seamless integration into automated systems without requiring extensive programming knowledge.

7. Automatic Parameter Adjustment

The MCR-F180 barcode scanner supports automatic parameter adjustment, allowing users to easily set up and use the scanner. This feature can be operated through buttons on the device itself or via installed software, providing flexibility during operation.

Automatic parameter adjustment ensures that the scanner optimizes its settings based on the scanning environment and the type of barcode being read. This capability enhances user convenience and ensures efficient barcode scanning in various operational conditions without requiring manual adjustment of settings.

8. Calibration Mode 

The MCR-F180 barcode scanner is equipped with a calibration mode designed to determine whether a product is within the reading range or not. This function utilizes a red LED pointer and LED light to ascertain the distance, ensuring efficient and accurate operation of the scanner.

9. Image and Decoded Data Transmission

The MCR-F180 supports transmission of both captured images and decoded data to an FTP server. This feature facilitates efficient storage and management of data, ensuring that all information is securely recorded and accessible when needed.

10. Free Setup Software Support

The MCR-F180 barcode scanner comes with free setup software that assists users in easily configuring and utilizing the device: 

• Automatic Adjustment: The software supports automatic adjustment of scanning parameters, ensuring optimal scanner performance under various conditions.
• LAN Setup: Easy configuration and connection of the scanner to LAN networks facilitate efficient data management and transmission.
• PLC Linkage Setup: Enables direct connection to programmable logic controller (PLC) systems without requiring complex programming.
• Print Quality Setup: The software provides options to check and ensure barcode print quality, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Benefits of using MCR-F180 barcode scanner  

Enhancing Work Efficiency

With advanced features and fast, accurate barcode scanning capabilities, the MCR-F180 barcode scanner improves work efficiency, reduces processing time, and enhances reliability in warehouse management and manufacturing. 

Minimizing Errors 

The MCR-F180 barcode scanner ensures that all barcodes are scanned and processed accurately, minimizing errors in production and management. This helps businesses avoid costs associated with errors and enhances the reliability of the management system. 

High Durability and Water Resistance 

With an IP67 protection rating, the MCR-F180 barcode scanner is dust and water-resistant, ensuring stable operation in harsh work environments. This capability extends the device's lifespan and reduces maintenance costs.

With its high durability, the MCR-F180 barcode scanner is particularly suitable for environments such as factories, workshops, warehouses, and more.

Ease of Integration and Use 

The MCR-F180 barcode scanner offers free setup software support, the ability to connect to PLC systems without complex programming, and straightforward configuration through the MCRConfig2 tool, making it easy to integrate into existing business systems.  

The MCRConfig2 software for Windows allows operations settings and tables through a GUI interface. It enables you to perform automatic adjustments with simple operations and check reading results.

Flexible connectivity options and compatibility with existing systems streamline deployment processes. This saves deployment time and costs, ensuring the scanner can be used immediately. 

Enhanced Data Management Capability

The ability to transmit both captured images and decoded data to an FTP server helps businesses easily manage and store data. This ensures that all information is securely recorded and accessible when needed, enhancing decision-making processes and management efficiency.

Application of barcode scanner MCR-F180 in factory 

Warehouse Management and Inventory Counting 

The MCR-F180 barcode scanner enables factory engineers to efficiently and accurately manage warehouse operations and conduct inventory counts. Its ability to scan various types of barcodes on multiple material surfaces optimizes the inventory counting and management processes.

Product Tracking and Quality Management

This barcode scanner plays a crucial role in product tracking and quality management. With its capability to scan DPM (Direct Part Marking) codes on metal and plastic components, the MCR-F180 ensures that all products are tracked from production stages through to completion.

Integration into Manufacturing Assembly Lines 

The MCR-F180 barcode scanner can be seamlessly integrated into manufacturing assembly lines to automate scanning processes and data collection. Its ability to connect with PLC systems and support PoE (Power over Ethernet) facilitates easy deployment and maintenance of automated scanning systems.

Summary

The MCR-F180 barcode scanner from Mars Tohken is a perfect solution for businesses looking to optimize their manufacturing and inventory management processes. With standout features such as two types of high-intensity lighting, a 1.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, barcode verification capability, and user-friendly flexibility, the MCR-F180 delivers high efficiency and reliability across all applications. If you are seeking a reliable and effective barcode scanning solution, the MCR-F180 is the perfect choice.

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