Quality checks

In particular, it provides effective monitoring to ensure coding operations are meeting the requirements of the forthcoming EC Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD).

The Lixis PVS can carry out a variety of quality checks.  Its character recognition software reads both pre-printed and in-line printing and it automatically detects shift or rotation variations. Colour verification can also be specified. All types of barcodes can be monitored including standard formats (EAN, Code 128), pharmaceutical industry variants such as Pharmacode, and Datamatrix and 1D and 2D codes. In addition, the system can be programmed to check the accuracy of logos and artwork and for the presence and position of labels, caps and other items.

An easy-to-use colour touchscreen interface, including on-screen help and interactive tutorial, ensures fast set up and simple day-to-day operation.  An unlimited number of pre-set patterns and character details can be stored in the memory for fast changeovers, and detailed production reports and defective images can be outputted for process analysis.