In-line aggregation module for serialized item management

Optimize your serialization process by seamlessly managing and verifying serialized items before they enter the aggregation and packing stages, ensuring precision and efficiency in high-speed production environments.

Verifies and Aggregates Serialized Items

The Sentinel VM0900 from Antares Vision Group is a standalone module that excels in managing serialized items in constrained spaces on a production line. This compact device is tailored to verify serialization and perform aggregation upstream of bundling and case packing machines. Ideal for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products, it ensures each serialized item is scanned and validated, avoiding the unnecessary rejection of entire bundles. Operating at line speeds up to 300 pieces per minute, the Sentinel VM0900 integrates smoothly with existing systems, leveraging thermal inkjet (TIJ) or laser printing technology to ensure clear, readable data. Its conveyor length and modular design accommodate a range of carton sizes, and its robust construction ensures reliable performance in high-speed, inline operations. Designed for compliance with stringent industry standards, it supports the entire serialization process with precision, making it invaluable for packaging departments dedicated to maintaining serialized product integrity.

Benefits

  • Optimizes production space by integrating aggregation in limited areas.
  • Minimizes waste with precise item rejection before bundling.
  • Enhances operational efficiency with line speeds up to 300 pcs/min.
  • Ensures high-quality, readable serialization with advanced printing technology.
  • Maintains product integrity in compliance with industry serialization standards.

General


Applications
Serialized items,Cosmetics,Packaging,Food products,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Serialized food containers,Blister packs,Serialized medication cartons,Snack packaging,Cosmetic bottles
Steps before
Serialization,Upstream Processing
Steps after
Aggregation,Bundling,Case Packing
Input ingredients
serialized items,serialized products
Output ingredients
bundled items,case packed items,rejected single items
Market info
Antares Vision is renowned for providing inspection, track and trace, and quality control systems primarily to the pharmaceutical, food, and beverage industries, ensuring product integrity and supply chain transparency.

Technical Specifications


Line Speed
Up to 300 pcs/min
Working Height
800-1000 mm
Conveyor Length
600 mm (800 / 1000 mm optional)
Standard Carton Size (A)
30-120 mm
Standard Carton Size (B)
15-100 mm
Standard Carton Size (C)
45-220 mm
Printing Technology
TIJ
Printable Sides
3
Printing Heads
Up to 4
Printing System
TIJ 2.5 including print controller
Ink Cartridge Options
Antares Vision Pharma Black (water based) or Industrial Black (solvent based)
Max Resolution
600 dpi
Datamatrix Print Quality
Grade B typical
Up to grade A on selected backings acc. to ISO/IEC 15415-2
Laser Printing Heads
Up to 3 (1 each printable side)

Operating Characteristics


Line Speed
Up to 300 pcs/min
Infeed Queue Management
Standalone module for in-line aggregation
Automation Level
Automatic item serialization and rejection
Rejection System
Single item rejection before aggregation
Compact Design
Designed for limited space availability
Printing Technology
TIJ and Laser
Scan and Verify
Serialization status and data correctness
Working Height
800 – 1000 mm
Conveyor Length
600 mm (800 / 1000 mm optional)

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Easy to clean
Abrasion resistance
High
Compatibility with TIJ and Laser Printing
Yes

Product type Characteristics


Standard Carton Size (mm)
A = 30-120 / B = 15-100 / C = 45-220


ISO/IEC 15415-2
Datamatrix print quality

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Compact device design
Machine footprint
Not specified
Working height
800-1000 mm
Conveyor length
600 mm (800 / 1000 mm optional)
Standard carton size
A = 30-120 mm / B = 15-100 mm / C = 45-220 mm
Printing heads
Up to 4
Printable sides
3

Custom Options


Working height
800-1000 mm
Conveyor length
600 mm (800 / 1000 mm optional)
Standard carton size
A = 30-120 / B = 15-100 / C = 45-220 mm