Ensuring product traceability and security

Print monitoring, label monitoring, verification and tracking in the pharmaceutical packaging process.

The PCE 360° Inspection Station is a modular all-in-one solution designed to inspect quality characteristics of cylindrical objects in the pharmaceutical industry. This includes verification of imprints, such as product, batch or serial numbers as both plain text and/or 2D matrix. By preventing coding mix-ups during production PCE solutions ensures the presence of aluminium seals and plugs which guarantees all packaging are intact and free from contamination.

Highlights

• Applicable to vials, bottles, tubes and stable, cylindrical containers on conveyors or star wheels
• Full PCE Track & Trace system for collecting serialized data
• The system is operated by Pilot Line Manager software
• Prevention of product and batch mix-ups in the field of primary packaging (Bright Stock concepts)
• Registration of primary packaging within the internal supply chain
• Verification and quality control of printing on the perimeter, on covers (from top, lateral), on the bottom (from below) – adequate product guidance required
• Barcode reading (linear code and 2D-code) and plain text reading (OCV/OCR)
• Product measurement and monitoring for the presence of features (e.g. plug, label)
• Contamination control on the perimeter (e.g. on label)
• Recognition of invisible code on the perimeter and from top/below
• Easy to integrate into existing lines through retrofitting to existing conveyor, or as stand-alone station

Features and Benefits

	System flexibility Suitable for a diverse range of product sizes and types with quick product line change-over of predefined formats. Adjustable to line speeds up to 400 pcs/minute.
	Image processing technology Up to seven cameras inspect object from all sides. Special stitching software allows reliable code and text reading.
	Maximum reliability Module for PCE Track & Trace system for collection of serialized data.
	Space-saving design Easy to integrate into existing lines due to retrofit on existing conveyer or as stand-alone station.
	Centralized Track & Trace Management Management of the manual stations through to complete Track & Trace systems in high-speed packaging lines. This includes aggregation and database entry through the PCE Pilot Line Manager (PLM).
	Prepared for the future Simple and quick updates ensure long-term investment protection.
	Global Service Support An extensive global service network fully supports cross-border contracts and ensures not only timely support but also the availability and quick delivery of spare parts to reduce downtime and keep processes running smoothly.

Options

• 21 CRF Part 11 support (optional)
• Code reading from the top with additional (5th) camera
• Code reading from the bottom with additional (6th) camera - adequate product guidance required
• UV illumination for reading of invisible UV code and text on the top, perimeter and bottom of product
• Flange caps and crimp control
• Complete label control
• Pedestal height adjustable
• Shift register and extension directly after inspection
• Integartion into Track & Trace system with datbase connection
• Operation and administration of various inkjet printers via Pharmacontrol PLM