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Table of Contents

1 Introduction to the Manual 91.1 Scope and Intended Users............................................................................................. 91.2 Service ....................................................................................................................... 91.3 Language ................................................................................................................... 91.4 Formatting and Meaning............................................................................................... 101.5 Visibility of Buttons and Screens .................................................................................... 101.6 How to Use Screenshots ............................................................................................... 10

2 General Information 112.1 Menu Tree................................................................................................................... 112.2 Screen Elements Overview ............................................................................................ 122.3 Starting the PLM .......................................................................................................... 132.4 Logging In and Logging Out.......................................................................................... 132.5 Input Function ............................................................................................................. 15

2.5.1 Remote Control ............................................................................................. 162.5.2 Taking Screenshots ....................................................................................... 16

2.6 Home Screen............................................................................................................... 17

3 Functions Overview 183.1 Scope......................................................................................................................... 183.2 Marking and Capturing of Items..................................................................................... 183.3 Link of Control Devices ................................................................................................. 183.4 Level Definitions .......................................................................................................... 19

4 Administration of Users and Groups 204.1 User Management........................................................................................................ 20

4.1.1 Creating a New User...................................................................................... 214.1.2 Editing a User Account................................................................................... 224.1.3 Adding a User to a Group............................................................................... 234.1.4 Adding or Withdrawing Rights to a User........................................................... 234.1.5 Changing the Password of a User ................................................................... 244.1.6 Deleting a User Account ................................................................................. 24

4.2 Creating and Editing Groups.......................................................................................... 244.2.1 Creating a New Group ................................................................................... 254.2.2 Adding or Withdrawing Rights to a Group ........................................................ 254.2.3 Deleting a Group Account............................................................................... 26

4.3 Active Directory............................................................................................................ 27

5 Preparation for Production 285.1 Overview of Production ................................................................................................ 285.2 Creating and Editing Devices......................................................................................... 28

5.2.1 The System Settings Overview Screen .............................................................. 285.2.2 Editing System Settings.................................................................................. 305.2.3 System Parameters List.................................................................................. 315.2.4 Creating a Device.......................................................................................... 365.2.5 Deleting a Device .......................................................................................... 375.2.6 PLC ............................................................................................................. 375.2.6.1 Import / Export (XML settings file) ............................................................. 395.2.6.2 Parameters............................................................................................. 395.2.6.3 Teach ................................................................................................... 405.2.6.4 PLC Siemens .......................................................................................... 405.2.7 Printers ........................................................................................................ 415.2.7.1 Printer Mode........................................................................................... 415.2.7.2 Wolke m600 advanced/oem .................................................................... 415.2.7.3 Zebra ..................................................................................................... 425.2.7.4 Integration of NiceLabel............................................................................ 435.2.8 Cameras ...................................................................................................... 475.2.8.1 Reader Modes ........................................................................................ 475.2.8.2 Smart Camera ........................................................................................ 51

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5.2.8.3 Aggregation with Smart Camera ................................................................ 535.2.8.4 Setting up a Product in SMC ..................................................................... 555.2.8.5 High Resolution Camera (PCE_HRC)......................................................... 645.2.8.6 High Resolution Camera LAN (PCE_HRC_LAN)........................................... 655.2.8.7 High Resolution Camera (PCE_HRC_VDMAXML)......................................... 665.2.9 Use cases for Printer/Reader Modes with China Coding ..................................... 675.2.10 Hand Scanner............................................................................................... 695.2.11 Checkweigher ............................................................................................... 715.2.12 UPS............................................................................................................. 725.2.13 Comparator VGL7/VGL8................................................................................. 735.2.14 Garvens X-series weigher............................................................................... 745.2.15 CentralWrapper module ................................................................................. 745.2.16 Palletizer_Extension module........................................................................... 745.2.16.1 Precondition ........................................................................................... 745.2.16.2 Creating the Palletizer_Extension module ................................................... 755.2.16.3 Workflow ............................................................................................... 755.2.17 PCE_REPORTER............................................................................................ 785.2.18 PCE_DECOM_FINALIZER ................................................................................ 795.2.19 PCE_PARTIAL_UNIT module ........................................................................... 815.2.20 PCE_PSM_EXPORTER module ........................................................................ 845.2.21 SystemSettingsExtension module .................................................................... 88

5.3 Configuring IP Addresses ............................................................................................. 885.3.1 Allocating IP Addresses ................................................................................. 885.3.2 Internal Remote Control.................................................................................. 895.3.3 Example of IP Allocation ................................................................................ 895.3.4 COM Interface IPs.......................................................................................... 915.3.5 Entering IP addresses at the Devices .............................................................. 91

5.4 Local Cache Mode ....................................................................................................... 915.5 Central Wrapper........................................................................................................... 92

5.5.1 Concept ....................................................................................................... 925.5.2 Prerequisites................................................................................................. 945.5.3 Device Configuration ..................................................................................... 945.5.3.1 Packaging Line ....................................................................................... 945.5.3.2 Central Wrapper Line ............................................................................... 955.5.4 Working with the Central Wrapper module ....................................................... 965.5.5 Using the SSCC Exporter ................................................................................ 985.5.5.1 Process Requirements ............................................................................. 985.5.5.2 SSCC Exporter Workflow........................................................................... 995.5.5.3 Setting up the SSCC Exporter..................................................................... 995.5.5.4 Working with the SSCC Exporter ................................................................ 1015.5.6 Alarm List..................................................................................................... 103

6 Production 1046.1 Production Settings Screen............................................................................................ 1046.2 Line Format................................................................................................................. 104

6.2.1 Line Format Setup Procedure .......................................................................... 1046.2.2 Add/Edit Line Format Screen .......................................................................... 1056.2.3 Creating a New Line Format ........................................................................... 1056.2.4 Editing Line Formats...................................................................................... 1066.2.5 Use Wildcard Function................................................................................... 1066.2.6 Special Barcode Configuration in the Label....................................................... 1076.2.7 Editing Device Settings at Line Format ............................................................. 1076.2.8 Device Settings at Line Format - PLC ............................................................... 1096.2.9 Device Settings at Line Format - Smart Camera................................................. 1116.2.10 Device Settings at Line Format - High Resolution Camera .................................. 1116.2.11 Device Settings at Line Format - Comparator 7/8 .............................................. 1126.2.12 Device Settings at Line Format - Hand Scanner................................................. 1136.2.13 Device Settings at Line Format - Printer Item Level............................................. 1146.2.14 Device Settings at Line Format - Zebra Case Level ............................................. 1146.2.15 Device Settings at Line Format - SystemSettingsExtension module ...................... 1156.2.16 Line Format Report ........................................................................................ 115

6.3 Product Management ................................................................................................... 115


6.3.1 Product Management Screen .......................................................................... 1166.3.2 Creating and Deleting a Product...................................................................... 1166.3.3 Adding and Deleting Application IDs at a Product.............................................. 117

6.4 Order Management ...................................................................................................... 1186.4.1 Loading an Order via Hand Scanner ............................................................... 1186.4.2 Adding and Editing Orders ............................................................................. 1186.4.3 Adding a New Order ..................................................................................... 1196.4.4 Editing an Order ........................................................................................... 1196.4.5 Adding Order Details ..................................................................................... 1216.4.6 Deleting an Order ......................................................................................... 1216.4.7 Creating an Order Report................................................................................ 1216.4.8 Resetting the Order Status .............................................................................. 1226.4.9 Move Order to Line ........................................................................................ 1226.4.10 Reopening a Closed Order ............................................................................. 1226.4.11 Reworking an Order....................................................................................... 1236.4.11.1 Preconditions for Reworking an Order ........................................................ 1236.4.11.2 Creating the Rework Module ..................................................................... 1236.4.11.3 Workflow ............................................................................................... 124

6.5 Start/Stop Production.................................................................................................... 1276.5.1 Starting Production via Order .......................................................................... 1276.5.2 Automatic Production Stop ............................................................................. 1296.5.3 Starting Production via Order > Test Run ......................................................... 1296.5.4 Starting Test Run via Line Format .................................................................... 1306.5.5 Production Menu during Production ................................................................ 131

6.6 Serialization ................................................................................................................ 1326.6.1 Internal Handling of Serial Numbers ................................................................ 1326.6.2 Serialization Settings at the PLM ..................................................................... 1326.6.3 Algorithms.................................................................................................... 1336.6.4 Post-Production Serial Number Check ............................................................. 135

6.7 Aggregation................................................................................................................. 1366.7.1 Functional Principle of Aggregation ................................................................. 1366.7.2 Serialization / Aggregation Preconditions ......................................................... 1376.7.3 Serialization with XMV ................................................................................... 1376.7.4 Aggregation Status ........................................................................................ 1376.7.5 Aggregation with ABS ................................................................................... 1396.7.6 Aggregation with SCS ................................................................................... 1406.7.7 Aggregation with MAS ................................................................................... 1416.7.8 Aggregation Examples .................................................................................. 1416.7.8.1 Item - Bundle - Case (by Reading Bundle Labels) - Pallet ........................... 1426.7.8.2 Item - Bundle - Case (by Reading Item Label) - Pallet ................................ 1436.7.8.3 Item - Case - Pallet.................................................................................. 1456.7.8.4 Item - Pallet............................................................................................ 1466.7.9 Manual Aggregation Actions ........................................................................... 1476.7.9.1 Destroying Parent Label (Reversing Aggregation)........................................ 1476.7.9.2 Deleting Parent/Child Relation (deaggregate).............................................. 1476.7.9.3 Suspending an Order ............................................................................... 1476.7.9.4 Finishing an Order Before it is completed .................................................. 1486.7.9.5 Commissioning and Decommissioning a Unit ............................................ 1486.7.9.6 Closing an Incomplete Unit (partial case)................................................... 1486.7.9.7 Viewing Aggregation Rank of a Unit ........................................................... 1486.7.9.8 Re-printing a Label with same SN or Different SN ........................................ 1496.7.9.9 Handling Incomplete Units........................................................................ 1496.7.9.10 Run Testorder with Imported GTIN ............................................................. 1506.7.10 Manual Aggregation by Scanning a Barcode .................................................... 1506.7.10.1 Creating a Barcode Command.................................................................. 1506.7.10.2 List of Commands................................................................................... 1516.7.10.3 Commonly used Barcodes ....................................................................... 154

6.8 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................... 1546.8.1 Treating Products after an Interruption.............................................................. 1546.8.2 Avoiding Waste of Items after an Interruption ................................................... 1556.8.2.1 Use Wildcards globally for all Line Formats ................................................ 155


6.8.2.2 Use Wildcards Line Format Specific .......................................................... 1566.8.3 HRC Offset is too large................................................................................... 1576.8.4 Printer Offset is too Large / Small .................................................................... 1586.8.5 Ejector Offset is too Large / Small ................................................................... 1586.8.6 Scanner Offset is too Large / Small .................................................................. 1586.8.7 “Processing Timeout” at the HRC AI-CORE (SCS) .............................................. 159

6.9 Device Options during Production .................................................................................. 1616.9.1 Smart Camera .............................................................................................. 1626.9.2 Check of Serial Number ................................................................................. 1626.9.3 High Resolution Camera ................................................................................ 1636.9.4 Hand Scanner............................................................................................... 1636.9.4.1 Show Information ................................................................................... 1646.9.4.2 Show Hierarchy ...................................................................................... 1646.9.4.3 Show Aggregation .................................................................................. 1656.9.4.4 Debug Console ....................................................................................... 1656.9.5 Wolke Printer Menu during Production............................................................. 1666.9.5.1 Machine Settings..................................................................................... 1666.9.5.2 Ink Level Settings .................................................................................... 1676.9.5.3 Cleaning Wolke-Cartridges ...................................................................... 1676.9.5.4 Show in Process Control .......................................................................... 1676.9.5.5 Label Preview ......................................................................................... 1686.9.6 Domino Printer Menu..................................................................................... 1686.9.7 Camera Menu during Production..................................................................... 1686.9.8 PLC ............................................................................................................. 170

6.10 Communication with PCE Site Manager .......................................................................... 1706.11 Alarms ....................................................................................................................... 170

7 Quick Reference 1717.1 Installation and Setup................................................................................................... 171

7.1.1 Set up an Order............................................................................................. 1717.1.2 Set up a Product ........................................................................................... 1717.1.3 Installation of a New PLM .............................................................................. 1747.1.3.1 Installing a New PLM and Keep the Previous One ....................................... 174

7.2 Manual Operations....................................................................................................... 1757.2.1 Handle Items at Power Failure or E-Stop .......................................................... 1757.2.2 Reprint a Case or Pallet Label......................................................................... 1757.2.3 Continue Suspended Order ............................................................................. 1757.2.4 Suspend an Order ......................................................................................... 1757.2.5 View Hierarchy.............................................................................................. 1757.2.6 Aggregate an Item to a closed Partial Case ...................................................... 1767.2.7 Aggregate a case to a closed partial pallet ....................................................... 1767.2.8 Aggregate pallet to Shipment .......................................................................... 1767.2.9 Aggregate Item to Case at MAS ....................................................................... 176

8 System Settings 1778.1 Defining Database Connection....................................................................................... 1778.2 Switching between Lines............................................................................................... 177

8.2.1 Changing global System Settings .................................................................... 1778.3 Second Signature Configuration ..................................................................................... 177

8.3.1 Activating Second Signature ........................................................................... 1788.3.2 Second Signature Group ................................................................................ 1788.3.3 Message Configuration Screen........................................................................ 1798.3.4 Action Configuration Screen............................................................................ 1798.3.5 Importing / Exporting the Second Signature XML File ......................................... 179

8.4 Importing ERP Data over XML Configuration.................................................................... 1808.5 E-mail Notification ....................................................................................................... 1818.6 Edit Month Name List ................................................................................................... 1828.7 System Information ...................................................................................................... 184

8.7.1 Extracting System Information......................................................................... 1858.7.2 System Logging ............................................................................................ 185

8.8 Remove / Save Error Images ........................................................................................ 186


9 Statistics 1879.1 Log File Management ................................................................................................... 1879.2 View Statistics ............................................................................................................. 188

9.2.1 Counters ...................................................................................................... 1899.2.2 Print Quality ................................................................................................. 1899.2.3 Show Error Images........................................................................................ 1909.2.4 Database Statistics ....................................................................................... 1909.2.5 Serial Number Traceability.............................................................................. 1909.2.5.1 Single Serial Number View........................................................................ 1919.2.5.2 Order View ............................................................................................. 1929.2.5.3 Quality Sample ....................................................................................... 192

10 Master Slave Feature 19310.1 Introduction and Scope................................................................................................. 19310.2 PLM Configuration ....................................................................................................... 194

10.2.1 Database Setup ............................................................................................ 19410.2.2 Internal Connection ....................................................................................... 19510.2.3 Line Setup .................................................................................................... 19510.2.4 Device Creation for PLM_SLAVE ...................................................................... 19610.2.5 Slave Visualization in Master .......................................................................... 19710.2.6 State Information........................................................................................... 19710.2.7 Line Formats and Orders................................................................................ 19710.2.8 Device Frame ............................................................................................... 19810.2.9 Log File, Audit Trail........................................................................................ 198

10.3 PSM........................................................................................................................... 198

11 Backup and Restore Settings 199

12 PLM direct 20012.1 Starting PLM direct ....................................................................................................... 20012.2 Creating a PLM direct device ......................................................................................... 20012.3 Installation Guide PLM Direct Arvato Connector................................................................ 20212.4 Example XML for import................................................................................................ 204

13 Appendix 20713.1 User Rights Table......................................................................................................... 20713.2 Device Classes ............................................................................................................ 21513.3 AI Management ........................................................................................................... 21813.4 Reports....................................................................................................................... 229

13.4.1 Bollini Report................................................................................................ 23013.4.2 China Serial Report........................................................................................ 23113.4.3 French Order Report....................................................................................... 23313.4.4 Order Counter Report ..................................................................................... 23413.4.5 Order Summary Report .................................................................................. 23713.4.6 Hierarchy Report ........................................................................................... 23913.4.7 Line Format Report ........................................................................................ 24013.4.8 Logfile Report ............................................................................................... 24113.4.9 Order Confirm Report ..................................................................................... 243

13.5 Regular Expressions..................................................................................................... 24413.6 Date Values................................................................................................................. 24713.7 Supported Printers........................................................................................................ 24813.8 Abbreviations and Terms .............................................................................................. 24913.9 Troubleshooting Guide.................................................................................................. 250


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1 Introduction to the Manual

1.1 Scope and Intended UsersThis manual describes how to use and configure the PCE Line Manager (PLM). It is intended for personnelwho operate the PLM in order to control a vision inspection system for packing lines.This includes:• Operators• Supervisors• Administrators• EngineersAll vision products from METTLER TOLEDO PCE use the PLM software. Consequently, this manual isapplicable for all PCE vision products.

For information on how to use the PLM in combination with an ERP system, read the PCE Site Manager(PSM) Operator Manual.

1.2 ServiceIf you wish to contact the Service Department, please have as much information on hand as possible:• Machine type• Serial number• Line name• METTLER TOLEDO PCE order number and date• Software version• Precise wording of the displayed error message or detailed fault description• Your contact detailsThe Service Department will send you a technical questionnaire to analyze your technical request.Completing this questionnaire will help us to solve your technical issue in an efficient way.

Country E-Mail Address PhoneAustria [email protected] +43 1 6041990

France [email protected] +33 825 00 15 15

Germany [email protected] +49 5121 933 160

Korea [email protected] +82 2 3498 3566

Switzerland [email protected] +41 44 944 47 47

USA, Mexico [email protected] +1 630-446-7716

Rest of the World [email protected] +49 6251 8545-555

1.3 LanguageThis English document is the original document.


1.4 Formatting and MeaningThe formats used in this manual have determined meanings. If they are used they denote the following:

Format MeaningPC Menu Paths, Buttons at the screen surface, fixed tab

names, names of screens and dialogs

'apostrophes' Names of fields, checkboxes, modes, parameters

<angle brackets> wildcard for tab names of devices (individual namescan be assigned)

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1.5 Visibility of Buttons and ScreensAlways remember that many PLM features need certain user rights. This means if your screen does not offerbuttons shown in the operator manual it is likely that you need more user rights which have to be assignedto your profile by an administrator. The usual way to assign user rights is to add a user to a user group.Thus the user obtains all user rights belonging to that group.

1.6 How to Use ScreenshotsBelow each screen you see the path how to get there1. Additional actions that are to perform at this screenare described below the screen2. Wildcard buttons3 and actions at the path4 are placed in brackets. See thefollowing example:

1Home>(<select smart camera bar>)3 > Menu > Product management > New product >(enter product name)4 > Enter (at the keyboard) > Live Image

2 Press Next.


2 General Information

2.1 Menu TreeThe menu tree shows the maximum possible menu structure of the system. Depending on user rights,certain menus may not be visible.

Main Menu Sub Menu

Login

System Settings Edit System SettingsCreate / Edit DeviceEdit Device SettingsSwitch LineSecond Signature Message ConfirmationSecond Signature Action ConfigurationERP Data over XML ConfigurationEdit Month Name ListSystem InformationRemove / Save Error ImagesEULA (End User License Agreement)

Log File Management

User Management Add UserRightsGroups<User>

Backup Backup Log FileBackup Camera Formats

Production Start Production via OrderTest Run via Line FormatAdd / Edit OrderAdd / Edit Line FormatAdd / Edit ProductOrder Results Create ReportAI ManagementReset Order StatusMove Order to LineMove Serial Numbers to Order

Statistics CountersPrint QualityDB StatisticsHistoryStatistics of GarvensWeigher

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2.2 Screen Elements OverviewThe following figure shows the appearance of the PLM Interface. The example shows the devicesettings screen.

System Settings > Edit device settings > (<PLC tab>)

Pos. Name Function1 Program head Statistical data of the production (current format, status of production,

batch number and line name) as well as the registered user

2 Login / LogoutButton

By clicking this button you can log in or log off.

3 Tab menu The tab menu allows navigating to specific information and devicesettings. Note: The names of the device tabs can be assigned freely (seechapter [Creating a Device } Page 36]).

4 Menu panel With these buttons you navigate to the main functions. These buttons arefixed.

5 Sub Navigation Here the buttons for current interaction are displayed. If an alarm occurs itis displayed here.

6 - Here you can navigate to additional options if applicable.

7 Status Bar At the status bar error messages (red), warnings (yellow) and modifi-cations, e.g. of line format, user log-in and log-off, start/stop of production(green) will be displayed. If several messages are displayed, this will besignaled by ^ after the message. By clicking the status line the informationhistory will be called. The current date and time are always visible in theleft corner of the status bar.


2.3 Starting the PLMTo start the PLM and the line follow the sequence listed below:1. Turn on the power supply of the stations and devices without having the PLM installed. For example,

this can be MAS, SCS, ABS. Wait until software is completely up and running.2. Turn on the power supply of the stations having the PLM installed. This is usually only the DMS but can

also be another station. Wait until software is completely up and running.To automate this delay, the startup waiting time at the PLM has to be configured. Press SystemSettings > Edit System Settings. At the parameter ‘WT01 Startup waiting time’ set a checkmarkat the checkbox and set the waiting time to 20 seconds. See the following screen:

System Settings > Edit system settings (Start up waiting time)

Meet sequence of turning on stationsIt is essential to start at first stations and devices without having the PLM installed. If notretaining the sequence an IP-address conflict can occur.

2.4 Logging In and Logging OutAll rights in the PLM are user dependent. Different users see different screens and can perform different tasksin the PLM. After starting the PCE Line Manager you have to log in to get access to further functions in themenu panel on the right hand side of the screen.

Login


Upon clicking the log-in button in the upper right corner theinput of a user name and password will be necessary.Depending on the rights of the registered user further functionswill be available (see chapter [Administration of Users andGroups } Page 20]).

The name of the presently registered user will be displayed onthe button (here <Administrator 1>)

EULAWhenever the PLM version changes, the EULA will show up. You have to accept it at the very first start ofPLM with a new version. The EULA will not show up from the second start on.

Password

Change password if requiredUpon first login, the user may be asked to change his password (depending on the systemsettings).

Change of UserWhen a different user wants to operate the PCE Line Manager, the previous user will have to log out first. Itis guaranteed herewith that the created log and production files can be assigned to a specific user.

Setting Auto Log Out TimeAn auto log out can be adjusted optionally. The user will be logged out automatically after a preset time, aslong as he is not entering any data at the terminal. This functionality can be set under the system settings.

If using an external keyboard the keyboard displayed on thescreen can be switched off for the duration of the registrationof the user by pressing Keyboard.

Screen Keyboard can be disabled- The screen keyboard can be disabled during registration of a user by pressing keyboard. Itcan also be switched off globally for all users (see chapter [System ParametersList } Page 31]) - (Using Disconnect, all connected devices are disconnected. This is a debug function forthe PCE maintenance technician!)

admin (active user button)

The following buttons at the logout screen are only displayed for administrator and engineer users:• Exit to OS• System shutdown


• PCE Line Manager shutdown

• System rebootThe supervisor and operator do not see any additional buttons at the logout screen. Select one of thefunctions and confirm with OK or directly confirm with OK to log out.

2.5 Input FunctionEasy operation of the PLM by fingertip is possible thanks to the 15-inch touch display. You can operate thekeyboard displayed on the screen if inputs need to be made. The keyboard is displayed automatically, ifneeded, by clicking an input field. The appearance of the keyboard depends on the country settings.As per hardware keyboard the next field can be accessed by Tab and Shift changes to capital letters.

Keyboard1

The respective active input field, where datacan be entered will be highlighted yellow.Depending on the position of the input fieldthe keyboard will be displayed either in theupper or lower third of the screen, as suchthat the corresponding input field willremain visible.

Move the keyboard by dragging moving and dropping it.

With these arrows the keyboard can be positioned on the upper orlower end of the screen.

Close the keyboard by pressing this button.

Switch language.

Keyboard size.

By pressing Enter the focused button at the screen will be executed. This button is easily recognized bythe black frame (see the Login button at the following example).

Frame

If using an external keyboard the keyboard displayed on the screencan be switched off for the duration of the registration of the user bypressing the button Keyboard.


Alternative Keyboard ConfigurationOptionally a modern keyboard designed analog to the Android smart phone keyboards can be used. TheLauncher.bat file has to be called with the parameter –fxkeyboard.

Keyboard2

Control key functions:

Hide keyboard

Switch to other language keyboard layout

Switch to special character and number layout

Switch to control key layout

Special character and number layout:

Keyboard

Keyboard

2.5.1 Remote ControlIf you want to control the PLM software via remote control, use a common remote desktop program e.g.Teamviewer©. In addition, you need an internet connection; performance will be dependent on the speed ofyour internet connection.

2.5.2 Taking ScreenshotsPreparation1. In the system settings, activate the option for parameter 'PA03 Print-Screen Path'.2. Enter the directory path.


3. ClickSave.

4. To apply the settings, restart the PLM.You need an external keyboard.

ProcedureTo trigger a screenshot of the current screen, press the <print key> button at the external keyboard.

2.6 Home ScreenThe following figure shows the Home screen:

Home (while production is running)

Pos. Name Function1 Device Status

BarsThe main menu of the PCE Line Manager always remains visible. All operatingelements available are displayed in order to be able to change between theprogram functions (depending on the authorization level of the user).

2 Counter (Good/Bad/Overall) of the devices attached

Help ButtonThe Help button contains a HTML version of this documentation and is always visible in the lower rightcorner of the status line.


3 Functions Overview

3.1 ScopeThe PCE Line Manager (PLM) is the line management component of the PCE Software Suite. The PLMcontrols and administrates centrally at one line the devices such as printers, cameras and scanners.During start of production, the connected devices are provided with static data (e.g. LOT and EXP). As anoption, a database connection for serialization is possible (this ensures a distinct traceability of the singleunit from the manufacturer to the patient. The operator is able to manage with minimum effort all devices atthe line; the provided settings are stored in the central database.

In case of Serialization/Aggregation:A clear traceability of the individual packaging from the manufacturer right up to the patient is guaranteed.

Production line track and trace

3.2 Marking and Capturing of ItemsThe individual packaging units are typically marked via inkjet or laser printer. Thereafter they are verifiedimmediately via a multifunctional Smart Camera as to correct data content and readability.

In case of Serialization/Aggregation:The status of every unit will be registered in order to ensure traceability. All units classified as bad will beejected immediately and only units classified as good proceed the packaging process.The counter readings produced during the evaluation process are displayed in real-time and are stored inthe database after stop or completion of the production.

Datamanagement complies with 21 CFR Part 11 directivesData management and storage as well as operation of the software are in compliance with the21 CFR Part 11 directives.

3.3 Link of Control DevicesThe monitoring devices are connected directly via LAN interface, if there is one. If there is no LAN interface,devices are then connected via RS232 to LAN boxes. To the extent that this is feasible, devices areconnected in accordance with the current directives of the VDMA-Standard “VDMAXML_P”. An intelligentcomponent assures compatibility for units without VDMAXML_P capabilities.


If their interfaces are exposed, new devices can be rapidly and easily integrated with a custom-developedmodular concept. The PLM is able to communicate with other devices via Ethernet, USB and RS232.

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Compliance with the 21 CFR Part 11Data management and storage as well as operation of the software are in compliance with the21 CFR Part 11 directives.

3.4 Level DefinitionsThis is an overview of the control levels and aggregation ranks at the aggregation/serialization process. Thefollowing figure is an example how a visual inspection production can basically look like. The detailedstructure of your system is defined at the functional specification.


4 Administration of Users and GroupsThe User Management settings at the PLM are equivalent to the settings at the PSM. Both systems use thesame user profiles. At the PLM all user rights are being managed centrally. Name, password and certainrights are assigned to each user access/group respectively. The type of right/group determines access to thepossible program functions.

User Management is pre-configuredUpon start-up the user management is pre-configured from PCE service staff!

A user management is included in order to add/edit and delete users and groups. All functions in thesoftware can be restricted due to user rights, assigned to a group or user. Rights can be assigned directly toa user, or along with other rights building a group which can then be assigned to a user.

4.1 User ManagementTo open the User Management - User rights screen press User Management at the menu panel on theright hand side of the screen. At the overview you can select the user you want to edit or you can create anew user.

User Management

ADS loginIt is possible to connect/login to an Active Directory Server without creating extra users for thePCE Line Manager. The login via active directory will return a user level which is mapped tocertain groups from the PLM. See chapter [Active Directory } Page 27].


4.1.1 Creating a New User1 Go to User Management.2 To create a new user click Add. The following screen appears:

User Management > Add

3 Enter the new username and a password.

NOTICEChoose a secure passwordThe password strength corresponds to the security of the password. A secure passwordcontains lower-case and upper-case letters, numbers and also special characters.

4 Confirm with OK. More options and buttons are shown:

ð The user is created. See the following chapters for more information.


4.1.2 Editing a User AccountAfter you have selected a user to edit, the following screen appears:

User Management > Add > OK

The following options for the user can be set:• User account valid until: Here you can set how long the user account will be valid. Enter a date. After

this date access is automatically blocked.• User has to change password at next login: At the next login the user is requested to change the

password that was given by the administrator. The password strength corresponds to the security of thepassword. A secure password contains lower-case and upper-case letters, numbers and also specialcharacters.

• Locked: A user account can be locked and released. If a user no longer needs its account, access canbe locked. If a user enters the wrong password several times (number is depending upon systemsettings), the account is automatically locked. Only users with specific rights can unlock the useraccount again.

With the buttons at the lower part of the screen you can call up the corresponding functions as described inthe following chapters. The table below gives an overview of these functions:

Name FunctionGroups... Add the selected user to the desired group. See chapter [Adding a User to

a Group } Page 23].

Rights... Add the desired rights to the selected user. See chapter [Adding orWithdrawing Rights to a User } Page 23].

Change Password... Change the password of the selected user. See chapter [Changing thePassword of a User } Page 24].

Delete... Delete the selected user. See chapter [Deleting a UserAccount } Page 24].


4.1.3 Adding a User to a GroupSelect a user (see chapter [User Management } Page 20]) and press Groups. The following screenappears:

User Management > (User) > Groups

Select the group to which you want to add the user and press Add. A screen appears where you can see towhich groups the user is already added to. Choose the group where the user has to be added. Repeat thisstep to add the user to additional groups. If you want to withdraw the user from a group, select the groupand press Delete. Once you have finished editing the affiliation of the user confirm with OK to leave thescreen.

4.1.4 Adding or Withdrawing Rights to a User

1 Select a user (see chapter [User Management } Page 20]).

2 Click Rights. A screen appears where you can see all existing rights:

User Management > (User) > Rights


3 Optional: If you want to search for a certain right, you have the possibility to enter a filter:

4 Select all rights you want to add to this user.

5 Click Save.

ð The rights are added to the user.

6 If you want to withdraw user rights, deselect the right you want to withdraw and click Save.

4.1.5 Changing the Password of a UserSelect a user (see chapter [User Management } Page 20]) and press Change password. The followingscreen appears:

ser Management >(User) > Change password

The password strength corresponds to the security of the password. A secure password contains lower-caseand upper-case letters, numbers, and also special characters.

Enter the new password, retype it, and confirm with OK.

4.1.6 Deleting a User AccountSelect a user (see chapter [User Management } Page 20]), press Delete and confirm with OK.

4.2 Creating and Editing GroupsWithin the groups menu you can create new groups. The "Level" setting (1 … 10) enables administratorswho do not have the "maySeeAllUsers" right to view and edit all users on lower levels (for user adminis-tration purposes).


Press User Management at the menu panel on the right hand side of the screen in order to get to the UserManagement - Groups screen. Then press Groups. The following screen appears:

User Management > Groups

4.2.1 Creating a New GroupGo to the User Management - Groups screen (see chapter [Creating and Editing Groups } Page 24]) andpress Add. The following screen appears:

User Management > Groups > Add

Enter the new group name and assign a level to the group. If required add a note. Confirm with OK.

4.2.2 Adding or Withdrawing Rights to a Groupand press Add. At the following screen you can see which rights are already added to the group:

1 Go to the User Management - Groups screen (see chapter [Creating and Editing Groups } Page 24]).

2 Select the group you want to edit.

3 Press Rights.


4 Select the rights you want to add to the group. See also chapter [Adding or Withdrawing Rights to aUser } Page 23].

User Management > Groups > Rights

5 Click Save.

6 If you want to withdraw user rights, deselect the right you want to withdraw and click Save.

4.2.3 Deleting a Group AccountGo to the User Management - Groups screen (see chapter [Creating and Editing Groups } Page 24]),select the group you want to delete, and press Delete. The group is deleted immediately.

User Management > Groups > (select group)


4.3 Active DirectoryNotice: These settings can only be executed by experts with respective authorization. Active Directoryrequires global settings (see chapter [Changing global System Settings } Page 177]).Three basic steps have to be performed to connect the local database with Active Directory:

Step 1 - LDAP environment:1. Register groups2. Assign user to created groups

Step 2 - PLM environment:1. Create identical groups as created in the LDAP environment in the PLM2. Define rights for the respective groups in PLM

Step 3 – PLM System Settings:1. Select System Settings2. Enter IP address (Host name) of the Active Directory Server in AD013. Enter domain name of the Active Directory domain in AD024. Enter Active Directory search path in AD035. Enter Active Directory search filter in AD04

Configuration Example:

System Settings > Edit System Settings

Time synchronization is only required if there is a Kerberos authentication. This needs to be changed indomain controller.

Login if Active Directory is not accessibleIf Active Directory is not accessible, there is a standard user in all of the groups. Use this standard user tologin to PLM (see chapter [User Rights Table } Page 207]).


5 Preparation for Production

5.1 Overview of ProductionThis is an overview on what has to be done prior producing a product.

Step Action Comment Explanation0 Create devices (precondition) Select Device Class. Set device Name and Settings.

1 Create product (optionally) See product management

2 Add a line format Add a line format Name the line format. Assign a product if applicable.Information and settings on how a line is built up:which devices are used at the line format

Edit device settingsat line format

AI fields that have to be used are selected. (PLC,camera, printer…)

3 Create an order Information about and settings of an order includingthe AI values are entered. A line format is assignedand also a product can be assigned.

5.2 Creating and Editing DevicesImportant System settings have to be made, devices have to be created. Possible devices are:• Printers• Cameras• Hand Scanner• PLC• UPS• Com Interfaces• Servers• Comparator VGL7/VGL8• Checkweigher• Garvens Checkweigher

5.2.1 The System Settings Overview ScreenIn this menu users with administrator rights can change important system parameters.

System settings should only be changed by trained personnelThe PCE tool setter pre-configures system settings at start-up! Changes of these settings canlead to a shutdown of the device!

To open the System Settings overview, press System Settings at the menu panel on the right hand side ofthe screen. The following screen appears:


At the appearing screen the available buttons lead to the functions as follows:

Name Function

Edit device settings List where you can edit, enable or disable system-wide parameters

Create/edit device Create or edit devices for usage in line

Edit device settings Edit settings of the devices

Switch line Select another line for production

Second signature messageconfiguration

Define messages which need to be confirmed by second signature

Second signature actionconfiguration

Define actions which need to be confirmed by second signature

ERP data over XML Configu-ration

Define paths, where the PLM gets order and product data of an XMLdocument

Edit Month name list Define input and output format for the name of the month

System information Here you get information about the system like database and installeddevices

Remove/Save error images Remove or save error images

EULA View the End User License Agreement (EULA)


5.2.2 Editing System Settings

NOTICEPLM Module Overrides System SettingsThe PLM module 'System SettingsExtensions' overrides system settings in the line format.See chapter [SystemSettingsExtension module } Page 88].

At this screen you can edit parameters which are valid for the whole system. Press Edit system settings atthe System Settings overview (see chapter [The System Settings Overview Screen } Page 28]). Thefollowing screen appears:

System Settings > Edit System Settings

To enable a parameter select the corresponding checkbox and set a value if applicable. Grayed outcheckboxes are global system settings, how to change them see chapter [Changing global SystemSettings } Page 177]. To apply changes at the system settings, the PLM has to be restarted. The tablebelow lists all parameters that can be set here:


5.2.3 System Parameters List

ID Parameter Description Default Allowed ValuesAD01 Active Directory

server nameName of the server with theActive Directory

- Alphanumeric

AD02 Active Directorydomain name

Domain name of the serverwith the Active Directory

- Alphanumeric

AD03 Active Directorysearch path

Search path in which the serveris found with the ActiveDirectory.

- Valid Path

AD04 Active Directorysearch filter

Type of user admin (&(objectClass=user))

Alphanumeric

AD05 Kerberos Use Kerberos authentication Inactive Checkbox

AD06 JAAS login configu-ration file

Configuration for ActiveDirectory

- Valid Path

AD07 Passwordexpiration in daysfor warnings

Checks the AD user accountexpiration date. If the expirationdate is in XX days, inform theuser.

14 Numeric (Days)

AD08 External programfor passwordchange

PLM is unable to change thepassword for an activedirectory user account due totechnical restrictions. However,when an external applicationfor changing the password isspecified in this setting, thepassword change button willappear and when clicked theapplication will be called tochange the password.

- -

AD09 Always showChange Passwordbutton

If the external passwordchange program (AD08) is setand this setting is enabled, the'change password' button willappear on the login screen.

Inactive Checkbox

AD10 Kerberos configu-ration file

Path to additional ActiveDirectory Security Settings(Kerberos configuration file).

C:\PCE\PLM\distri-bution\ActiveDi-rectory\krb5.ini

Valid Path

SU01 Max. no. of wronglogins:

Maximal number of wronglogins which locks furtherlogins.

3 Numeric

SU02 Time betweenwrong logins(minutes):

Time after a wrong login, afterthe count of maximal wronglogins is reset.

0 Numeric

SU03 Automatic login A user who is used if nobody islogged in.

- Username

SU04 Password strength: Calculated value for safety ofpassword. “0” if passworddoesn’t match with rules.

0 0 … 255

SU05 Password - validity(months):

Number of month after apassword must be changes.

12 Numeric

SU06 Password history: Number of passwords until anold password can be usedagain.

5 Numeric


ID Parameter Description Default Allowed ValuesSU07 Automatic logout

(minutes):Number of minutes with noaction after the user is loggedout.

30 Numeric

SU08 Keyboard alwaysON:

Activation / de-activation of thetouch screen when PCE LineManager is operated using theexternal keyboard.Yes = Work with touch screenNo = Work with mouse andkeyboard

YES Checkbox

SE01 Company Prefix Used for SSCC values (Aggre-gation)

- Numeric

SE02-SE04

SSCC ExtensionCode

Prefix for SSCC_Values, that therank defines

0/1/2 0 … 9

SR00 -SR08

Rank 0 description:…Rank 8description:

Description of the Ranks(hierarchical level)

Global/Unit/Bundle/Case/Pallet

Alphanumeric

FP01 –FP08

SN Fix Part Rank1:...SN Fix PartRank 8:

Fixed part of the serial numberfor the relevant rank

- Alphanumeric

SL01 -SL08

SN var. length Rank1:...SN var. lengthRank 8:

Length of the variable portionof the serial number

12 Numeric

SX01 SN extraPercentage:

Reserve volume of additional(not used) serial numbers inpercent

0 Numeric

SA01 –SA08

SN Algo Rank1:...SN Algo Rank8:

Algorithm for generating serialnumbers:INC: incremental generation ofserial numbers INCRND<Number>: Chancenumbers between zero and<Number>

INC INC<Number> /INCRND<Number>

ES01 ERP SN Ranges: Takes over/does not take overthe serial number from ERP

Inactive Checkbox

PA01 PDF templatespath:

Directory for filing the PDFreport templates. This can bedone centrally for several lines.If the field is empty, thestandard folder of the PCETnTdirectory will be used.

- Valid UNC path.

PA02 PDF path: Directory for filing the PDFreports of the line. This can bedone centrally. If the field isempty, the standard folder ofthe PCETnT directory will beused.

- Valid UNC path.

PA03 Print screen path: Path for screenshots of thePLM. Enter the directory path,e.g. D:\pictures. Triggering isdone via external keyboard bypressing the print key.

- Checkbox

SI01 Second signature: Switches on whether SecondSignature is active or not.

Inactive Checkbox


ID Parameter Description Default Allowed ValuesSI02 Second signature

group:When activated, only userswho join the “SI02 SecondSignature” group are allowed toconfirm signatures.

- Checkbox

SV01 Supervisor station: Switches the software to thesupervisor mode.

Inactive Checkbox

EI01 Max error imagescount

Max. number of error imagesleft in memory.

10 Numeric

EX01 ERP over XML When activated data areimported from PSM.

Inactive Checkbox

XP01 ERP over XML path Path of XML documents in adata transfer.

- Valid Path

XP02 ERP over XMLconfirmation path

Path of XML confirmation file. - Valid Path

IP01 must be an IPaddress or areachable hostname.

IP address, which defines byseveral network cards in theaddress area of the devices.

- Valid Path

EM01 ERP XVIEW Mode Imports/does not import theorders from ERP.

Inactive Checkbox

DP01 Parallel devicesstart up:

Activates/deactivates theparallel loading of the orderdata to the devices (accel-erated production start).

Inactive Checkbox

EF01 Allow empty fieldin order table

Only for “French Coding”.Empty fields are not printedand not checked.

Inactive Checkbox

RF01 Reset readers ref.code

After finishing production,invalid reference codes are sentto all reading devices toprevent reading of codes afterproduction is finished.

Inactive Checkbox

WT01 Start up waitingtime (sec.)

If a database connection ismissing, a start delay can beset. The setting is effective afterrebooting the PLM as well ason the initial start.

0 Numeric

US01 PLC not UPSsupplied

If there is a power failureduring production, an attemptto read the last counter by thePLC will fail. This will avoidblocking the PCE LineManager application.

Inactive Checkbox

PS01 Parallel devicesconnection

Activates/deactivates theparallel start of the deviceswhen starting up.

Inactive Checkbox

FR07 Filter Open Order: Customized ERP order import. Inactive Checkbox

DR01 Dynamic DeviceRanks

The device rank is variable andis defined in the line format.

Inactive Checkbox

KA01 Keep Agg.RankState:

In case of production inter-ruptions, the input productranks will not be deleted, theywill be saved.

- 2…8, separated bycomma (e.g. 2,3,5)


ID Parameter Description Default Allowed ValuesFR01 Set finished order

read-only:At the end of order the statuswill be set to “4” instead of“3” (usually it is set to “3”).Thus, it will not be possible tocommission and decom-mission manually.

Inactive Checkbox

LC01 Local Cache Mode Activates/deactivates bufferingof the order data in order to beable to continue productionwithout database connection.

Inactive Checkbox

LC02 Local CacheRework Mode

Download all serial numbersfrom the global database to thelocal database for future orderrework.

Inactive Checkbox

EA01 Allow empty aggre-gation

Allows aggregation of emptycases to pallet although acontent count is defined.

Inactive Checkbox

RA01 Reprint new serial When reprinting a damagedlabel, the new label gets a newserial number instead ofreusing the old serial number.

Inactive Checkbox

HC01 Helpercode length: Defines the default length ofhelper code

6 Numeric

DN01 Decommission notAgg.units on Rank:

Defines a list of aggregatedranks that are automaticallydecommissioned. (Only withmodulePCE_DECOM_FINALIZER)deprecated. See chapter[PCE_DECOM_FINALIZER } Page 79].

- Alphanumeric(comma separatedlist of ranks)

DV01 Disable orderdatecheck

Allows to disable the check oforder date values.• If off, expiration dates (GS1

AI17) must be in the future,production dates (GS1 AI11) in the past

• If on, all valid dates areallowed.

Inactive Checkbox

RV01 Enable HTML reportviewer

If enabled, reports can bepreviewed within an PLMinternal document viewer. Ifdisabled, an HTML version of agenerated report can beopened in a (external)webbrowser for preview.

Inactive Checkbox

AC01 AlphanumericAlgorithmCharactars

List of allowed characters to beused with ALNUM serialgenerator algorithm.

0123456789ABCDEFGHI-

JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

Alphanumeric

PS02 Auto Stop Prod.First Rank

If enabled, production automat-ically is suspended after theamount of products defined inAI R06 is reached for thelowest work order rank (Batchsize R06).

Inactive Checkbox


ID Parameter Description Default Allowed ValuesPS03 Auto Stop Prod.

Last RankIf enabled, production automat-ically is suspended after theamount of products defined inAI R06 is reached for thehighest work order rank (Batchsize R06).

Inactive Checkbox

HI01 Order Unit History Allows to track every event thatchanges the state of a serialnumber during the production.Creates a gapless history of thecomplete production.

Inactive Checkbox

QA01 Quality Sample OnAll Ranks

Allows to book out QA samplesan all available ranks (default:only allowed for unit rank 1).Determines visibility of button'Tag as Sample' on thehierarchy and info screens.

Inactive Checkbox

SD01 Stop on unexpecteddata

If enabled, production isautomatically stopped ifunexpected data isencountered (example: camerareads an unknown productcode).

Inactive Checkbox


5.2.4 Creating a DeviceBefore a device can be used in the system it has to be "created" in the PLM. This chapter describes how tocreate and edit devices.

1 To create a device, open the System Settings screen (see chapter[The System Settings OverviewScreen } Page 28]).

2 Press Create/edit device. At the Device table for line: screen you see which devices are alreadycreated in the PLM:

3 Click Add.The dialog Add new device opens.

4 Enter an individual name for the device. This will be the name for the device tab at the line format. Forclarity we recommend to name the devices as follows: (Station on which the device is used)_(Device).Examples:ð XMV_SMCð ABS_HRC

5 From the list Class name: select the appropriate driver for the device. The class contains predefineddevice formats. At the device formats the fields to be printed on a product are defined. At the line formatthe device formats and their fields are loaded.

6 Optional: Select a device owner.(Virtual Device Owner): Device owner refers to a single master devicethat exists physically but is to fulfill several functions on various ranks. If a device does not support thevirtualization mode, the device owner field is disabled.ð Example: A printer needs to be able to print different labels on 2 different ranks. It is first registered as

a normal "PrinterMaster" device. This is the owner or master. This printer is then registered a secondtime as a virtual "PrinterSlave" device with the owner device: "PrinterMaster". The second printer isthen assigned to another rank. Thus there are now two devices in the PCE Line Manager that canprint out labels on a master device.


7 Click OK.

ð The device is created and listed in the Device table for line:.

NOTICEDevice not visibleIf you do not see the device in the list immediately, restart the PLM.

Sequence of Devices (Sort)At the column 'Sort' in the Device table for line: you can assign numbers to the devices. The sequenceentered here will be adopted for the device bars at the Home screen and for the tabs at the Edit devicesettings screen.

Button 'Reconnect'

NOTICETrained personnel onlyThis option is to be used by PCE service staff only as it's functionality depends on theselected device.

To see the button, you need to have the user right 'maySeeButtonReconnect'.

5.2.5 Deleting a DeviceTo delete a device select it at the Device table for line: (see chapter [Creating a Device } Page 36]) screenand press Remove.

If a device is still linked to a line it is not possible to delete it. The following error message appears: "Deviceis linked to X configuration(s)". All line formats that are connected to the device are listed in the alarmmessage. Confirm the message by pressing Confirm and deactivate the device at the line or delete the lineformat.

5.2.6 PLC

System Settings > Edit device settings > (Select PLC tab)

At the PLC tab scroll down.With the buttons at the lower part of the screen you can call up the corresponding functions as described inthe following chapters. The table below gives an overview of these functions:

Name FuctionParameter Set, delete and edit PLC parameters

Messages Set, delete and edit PLC messages


Name FuctionCounter Configure PLC counter

Import/Export Import and export of parameters, messages and countersThe path of the exported files is <PLM installation >\plm-core\distribution\PLC\

Teach PLC configuration (e.g. inform of the positions of the devices and the sensors)

The table below gives an overview of the possible PLC settings of the screen above:

Parameter Description Default value Allowedvalues

Name Freely selectable name - Alphanumeric

Description Optional description - Alphanumeric

PLCType Type of the used PLC S7_200_compatible

Drop-down list

automaticMode When automatic mode is active, manualoperation of the device is not possible.

checkmark set Checkbox

boxingRank Hierarchy level (1) Unit 0 ... 8

counterRefreshTime Refresh time [ms] for the PCE Line Manager toask for new counter values from the PLC

1000 Numeric

heartBeatPLCTime Time [ms] for the PLC to check the connectionto the IPC

1000 Numeric

heartBeatPilotTime Time [ms] for the PCE Line Manager to checkthe connection to the PLC

1000 Numeric

internalFormats PLC to administer internal formats checkmark notset

Checkbox

ip IP address of the device - Valid IPaddress

logLevel Setting of how much data is logged (TRACE/DEBUG/INFO/WARN/ERROR)

INFO Drop-down list

needDeviceFormat Device appears on the line format. Printedstatus


readTimeOut Waiting [ms] time for an answer before timeout 1000 Numeric

shiftRegister Display of the shift register in the overview checkmark notset

Checkbox

shiftRegisterRefreshTime Update time [ms] of the shift register display 200 Numeric

statusBitWaitTime Time [s], end of production after a timeout ofthe PLC.

10 Numeric

watchDogTime Time [ms] to ask for errors 500 Numeric

writeCounters PLC counter readings are stored in thedatabase in case of discontinuation or stop ofthe production.

checkmark notset

Checkbox

ShowDeviceFrame Activates/deactivates display of the device inthe menu “overview”.



5.2.6.1 Import / Export (XML settings file)

Figure: System Settings > Edit device settings > (select PLC) > Import/Export

Press Import all settings. The screen looks as follows:

Figure: System Settings > Edit device settings > (select PLC) > Import/Export >(select file)

Select the XML file suitable for the PLC version and press Open.

5.2.6.2 Parameters

At the following screen you can edit the PLC parameters.

Setting parameter globallyIf you want to set a parameter globally for all line formats (settings are not editable at the line format) set acheckmark at its checkbox. Then the values have to be entered here at the system settings.

Setting parameter locallyIf you want to change the parameters locally at the line format (settings have to be set at the line format) setno checkmark at its checkbox. Then the values have to be entered at each line format.Setting a checkmark makes parameter global. Setting no checkmark makes the setting local.• Global: Checkmark set• Local at device: Checkmark not set


The screen looks as follows:

System Settings > Edit device settings > (select PLC) > Parameter

5.2.6.3 Teach

Press Teach in order to load the XML data to the PLC. Press Save to save the PLC settings.

5.2.6.4 PLC Siemens

Home > PLC

Class name: Siemens SPS IP / SPS PPIOnly the counters are displayed


5.2.7 PrintersIn this chapter the main settings of some printers are described exemplarily. Some settings should bechanged by trained personnel only.You can find a list of all supported printers in the Appendix: [Supported Printers } Page 248]

5.2.7.1 Printer Mode

The setting ‘printerMode’ configures printers and distinguishes aggregation from serialization/static printers.

Mode Description ExampleAGGREGATE_PRINTER These printers are only used on

ranks > 1 and are supplied withlabels individually.

ABS Bundle Label Printer

BUFFERED_PRINTER This is the standard setting forserialization or static printers onrank 1. On this setting, the printer(if online) loads the internal bufferwith labels at beginning ofproduction.

DMS Wolke Printer

HC_PRINTER Prints helper codes.

COPY_PRINTER Prints data read by a reader(COPY_READER Mode).

Temporally delayed reprint of atemporally aggregation label.

DISTRIBUTION_PRINTER Print buffer. Collects printing datafrom DISTRIBUTION_READER andprints at a defined time.

LINEFORMAT This mode changes the setting ofthe device settings to line format,in which ‘Aggregate Printer’ and‘Buffered Printer’ can then beselected.

5.2.7.2 Wolke m600 advanced/oem

There are three different printer drivers with similar settings.• Wolke_M600_Advanced

Classic driver for the advanced model.• Wolke_M600_OEM

Is using the classic protocol for the oem.• Wolke_M600_UTF8

Is using the Jason protocol for the oem and supports Unicode fonts.

Parameter Description Default value Allowed valuesName Name that has been assigned in the

device management settings.- Alphanumeric



internalFormats Printer manages internal formats Checkmark set Checkbox


Checkmark set Checkbox

needDeviceFormat Determines whether the device is jointlyused in the line format.


showDeviceFrame Activates/deactivates the display of thedevice in the menu “overview”.


logLevel Setting of how much data is logged(TRACE/DEBUG/INFO/WARN/ERROR)

INFO Drop-down list


buffer Number of datasets to be buffered in theprinter. Some printers do not support abuffer and do not have this parameter.

18 Numeric

PLCName Name of the printer for the PLC(Printer 1 … Printer 8)

- Drop-down list

printerMode See chapter [Printer Mode } Page 41]. BUFFERED_PRINTER Drop-down list

reprintMode Enabling/ disabling label reprint. It can bedefined in the device settings of the printeror in the line format. The reprint itselfoccurs only on the printers with enabledsetting.

ENABLED Drop-down list

ip IP address of the device - Valid IP address

port Port number Printer model/protocol specific

Numeric

remoteLabel If the option is activated, labels are loadedautomatically.

Checkmark not set Checkbox

labelPath Only if remoteLabel is activated: locationfor labels

- Windows folder path

debugMode Output of errors/warnings/messages. Onlyfor PCE purposes


watchDogTime[sec]:

The printer has to confirm the connectionin seconds periodically.

0 Numeric

selfTrigger If the option is activated, printer messagesare evaluated to refill the buffer.


5.2.7.3 Zebra

Parameter Description Default value Allowed valuesName Freely selectable name - Alphanumeric



internalFormats Printer manages internal formats Checkmark set Checkbox








INFO Drop-down list

buffer Number of datasets to be buffered in theprinter. Some printers do not support abuffer and do not have this parameter.

2 Numeric

PLCName Name of the printer for the PLC - Drop-down list

printerMode See chapter [Printer Mode } Page 41]. AGGREGATE_PRINTER

Drop-down list

reprintMode Enabling/ disabling label reprint. It can bedefined in the device settings of the printeror in the line format. The reprint itselfoccurs only on the printers with enabledsetting.

ENABLED Drop-down list

ip IP address of the device Valid IP address

watchDogTime Time [ms] to ask for errors 15000 Numeric

labelPath Path on which the label inventory isstored for the printer.

- Valid Path


printCopy Only if printer mode isAGGREGATE_PRINTER: number ofidentical print outs to be triggered

1 Numeric

initScriptPath expert mode

remoteLabel If the option is activated, labels are loadedautomatically.


CommandTimeOut Maximum waiting time (milliseconds) forresponse from the device after sending acommand (for example, reference code).

5000 Numeric

labelCharset expert mode UTF-8 Drop-down list

useFTP expert mode Checkmark not set Checkbox

ftpPort expert mode 21 Numeric

ftpUser expert mode none Alphanumeric

ftpPassword expert mode

ftpKeepAlive expert mode 0 Numeric

ftpPassiveMode expert mode Checkmark set Checkbox

ftpPSHardwareV2 expert mode Checkmark set Checkbox

FNC1BARCODE expert mode >8 Drop-down list

FNC1DATAMATRIX expert mode @1 Drop-down list

FNC1_GS expert mode @1 Drop-down list

remoteDefaultName Only if remoteLabel activated: name toload labels temporarily

PLM Alphanumeric

5.2.7.4 Integration of NiceLabel

OverviewNiceLabel is a label management software that offers centralized label design, storage including versioncontrol and approval workflow processes.NiceLabel Designer allows quickly creation of standard or custom label templates. With the additionalsoftware NiceLabel ControlCenter, you can also search, compare, report, share and analyse across theentire Electronic Label Catalogue.NiceLabel Automation Enterprise enables you to automate print tasks depending on special events. Theinterface between PLM and NiceLabel is a PLM module for NiceLabel. For each physical printer you want toprint NiceLabel layouts with, a NL Automation configuration is needed to control this printer with the NLAutomation Manager.

Precondition• The Enterprise editions of Automation and NL Control Center are installed.

The NiceLabel Pro editions are not sufficient. All references in this document relate to version NiceLabel2017.

• The NiceLabel Automation interface is configured.PLM is distributed with a reference configuration of NL Automation (zebra-bi.misx).

• A Zebra printer is used, controlled by the NiceLabel Windows driver.

ProcedureTo use a NiceLabel printer in PLM, proceed as follows:1. Create a new device.2. Enter a device name.

3. In the list Class name: select the entry 'NLA_basic'.

4. Click OK.

5. Open the device settings.6. Select the newly created device.7. Define the settings.

See table below.


8. Click Save.

9. Repeat steps 1 to 8 for every NL Automation configuration with a different printing task.Each configuration has to be connected via its own NLA_basic device. Using the same printer acrossdifferent ranks is supported by using the same ‘port’ for printing.

10. Open the Production settings.

11. Click Add/Edit<BN>line format.12. Add a new line format.

13. Click Save.

14. Click Devices.

15. Select the device with NiceLabel settings.16. Activate the device.

17. Click load formats.

Depending on the folder defined in the label path in the device settings, the line formats found arelisted. See section [Working with Label Paths].

18. Select a line format from the list.

19. Click load fields.

20. Select the information to be displayed in the label.

21. Click Save.

22. Proceed with your normal production workflow.

Working with Label PathsIn the settings of the NiceLabel device you can define two options on how the NiceLabel interface isproviding the labels:• 'localLabelPath:'

When you enter a local path, the PLM module function load formats shows the labels in this folder. Youcan select one label to define a line format. The folder is accessed from both, the PLM module and theNL Automation configuration.

• 'webdavLabelPath:'You can configure the driver to copy labels from the NL Control Center folder into the local "labelPath"folder. The copy process is initiated when you click on load fields. You have to specify the 'webdavLa-belPath', the NL Control Center credentials 'CC_user' and 'CC_passwd'. A click on load formats willshow the versioned labels in the specified NL Control Center folder regardless if approved or not in theworkflow process. If the device option 'onlyApproved' is activated, only approved labels are shown anddownloaded.Labels are downloaded when a new order is started. In the labels folder a subfolder is created, which isassigned to this order. In this way it is assured, that after an order restart the same label versions areused. The subfolder is removed when the order is finished. For each download the label version islogged in the audit trail. Attention: The subfolder is not removed, when you reset the order. Delete thesubfolder manually.If the PLM module is in the 'webdavLabelPath:' mode, but the connection to NL Control Center fails, PLMwill check for local formats. Attention: Local formats may not contain the latest version.

NL Device SettingsWhen you create a device with the Class name: 'NLA_basic', in the device settings there are the followingparameters:


Name Name that has been assigned inthe device management settings

- Alphanumeric


boxingRank Hierarchy level (0) Global Drop-down list

InternalFormats NL Automation manages internalformats



automaticMode When automatic mode is active,manual operation of the device isnot possible.


needDeviceFormat Device appears on the line format.Printed status


showDeviceFrame Currently not used. checkmark set Checkbox


INFO Drop-down list

buffer Only in BUFFERED_PRINTER mode:During production start the driver isproviding buffer data records.

1 Numeric

PLCName Name of the printer for the PLC - Drop-down list

printerMode Configures the printer, see chapter"Printers > Printer Mode"

BUFFERED_PRINTER Drop-down list

ip IP address of NL Automationservice (typically locally runningon the IPC)

127.0.0.1 Valid IPaddress

port Port number for accessing thetrigger of the NL Automation servicefor printing.

56423 Numeric

localLabelPath Local label path for storing labelsfiles on PLM

C:\Users\PCE Pilot\Documents\NiceLabel\Labels

Valid path

webdavLabelPath WebDav URL .If empty or startingwith #, no NL Control Centeraccess.

- Valid WebDAVURL or emptyor starting with#

CC_User NL Control Center user name <…> credential

CC_passwd NL Control Center password <…> Credential

msgOver Character string indicating the endof a message. Must not becontained in the contents data!

# CharacterString withmaximumlength 254

rspTimeout The NL Automation serviceconfirms any request. AfterrspTimeout ms the driver statesa connection error, if no confir-mation received.

50 Numeric

statusPattern Regular Expression to extractprinter and NL Automation statusinformation in the print confirmmessage.

status='(.*?)':(.*) Regularexpressionwith two ( )-groups orempty

printConfirm NL Automation variable name,used for the response address,where the NL Automation service isdirecting print confirm messages.

printConfirmAddr Alphanumeric

printerMode Configures the printer, see chapter"Printers > Printer Mode"

BUFFERED_PRINTER Drop-down list


selfTriggerDelay[ms] Only in BUFFERED_PRINTER mode:If non-negative, selfTrig-gerDelay ms after receiving aprint confirm message the driversends new data to the NLAutomation service. Otherwise thedriver has to be triggered fromextern.

-1 Numeric

labelInfoPort Port, the LabelInfo trigger islistening. Used to extract the printvariables from the labelfile.

56424 Numeric

onlyApproved Only approved labels are fetchedfrom NL Control Center.


Further informationFor further information on the NiceLabel software see additional documentation of the manufacturer:• "NiceLabel Automation Unleashed" by Aleš Primožič• NiceLabel Control Center Installation Guide• NiceLabel Control Center User Guide• NiceLabel Designer Pro User Guide


5.2.8 CamerasCameras of PCE are the Smart Camera (SMC) and the High Resolution Camera (HRC). These can fulfilldifferent functions depending on the corresponding settings.

5.2.8.1 Reader Modes

At this table the parameter 'readerMode' is described. This table is valid for hand scanners equally if themode is available.

Mode Function Explanation DevicePRINT_INSPECTION Reads and checks static or serialized

labels and its print quality if good or bad.Print inspection reader statistics are rankrelated.

The standard settingfor most readers.

SMC, VGL, handscanner (single itemreader)

STATIC_INSPECTION Reads and checks static (non serialized)labels and its print quality if good or bad.

Default setting forgeneric nonserialized reader onglobal rank (rank0).Static inspectionshould be used fornon-item relatedlabel inspection.Reader statistic doesnot influenceserialized labeldatabase status.

HRC, SMC, VGL,hand scanner(single and multipleitem reader

STATIC_INS_BUFFER Static rank related inspection mode. Filldevice SN store

Used when readerread static data butprinter should printSGTIN or SSCC.

HRC, SMC, VGL,hand scanner(single and multipleitem reader

PRINT_COMPARE Previously printed units are furtherprocessed. Camera only reads thenumbers and sends it to the PLM. SNverification is done by PLM instead ofcamera.

Already producedproducts are put inagain without beingprinted before.

SMC, VGL, Scanner(single item reader)

AGGREGATE_READER

Reads several child unit labels one byone or at once and sends codes to PLM,verifies content size.

Standard setting forreaders with rank >1

HRC, SMC, VGL,hand scanner(single and multipleitem reader)

LINKING_READER Reads and checks serialized helpercodelabels and its print quality if good or bad.

Default setting forhelpercodescenario.


HC_INSPECTION Reads and checks serialized helpercodelabels and its print quality if good or bad.


HC_LINK_READER Reads and checks serialized helpercodelabels and its print quality if good or bad.Only in combination withSERIAL_LINK_READER.


HC_AGGREGATE_READER

Reads several child unit helpercode labelsone by one or at once and sends codes toPLM, verifies content size.

HRC, SMC, VGL,hand scanner(single and multipleitem reader)


Mode Function Explanation DeviceSERIAL_LINK_READER

Reads and checks serialized labels andits print quality if good or bad. Process islinking between current read code andhelpercode label read before byHC_LINK_READER.

For example, this ishelpful when youchange the outerpackaging and theexisting codes canno longer be read.Then you can printhelpercodes on theunits, linked to theoriginal code, torecognize theoriginal code at thedatabase. Precon-dition: a secondreader must be setto the same rank anhas to be inHC_LINK_READER.mode, which checksthe PCE-helpercodelabel.


AGG_INSPECTION Verifies the last processed aggregation bychecking if an items is at an assumedposition inside of a case.

At a case packer aHRC or SMC areused as aggregateinspection reader.This reader checks ifa unit is at theexpected position.E.g. the last unit isat the lower right ofthe case. If that istrue this affirms thatall units must bealso right.

HRC, SMC, VGL,hand scanner(single item reader)

AGG_DELAY_PRINT All children of a parent unit areaggregated.The parent label will not be printed untilone child serial number is read by theAGG_DELAY_PRINT.

This mode can beused to label a unitwith delay.

SMC, VGL (Singleitem reader)

HC_AGG_DELAY_PRINT

All children of a parent unit areaggregated.The parent label will not be printed untilone child helper code is read by theHC_AGG_DELAY_PRINT.

This mode can beused to label a unitwith delay.


COPY_READER Reads and checks serialized labels andits print quality if good or bad. Sends readserial number to a connected printer withprinter mode: COPY_PRINTER.

Used for sendingunknown serialnumbers to aconnected printerwithout buffering. Aread code will beprinted immediately.



Mode Function Explanation DeviceDISTRI-BUTION_READER

Compareable to COPY_READER but withinternal buffering. This function is used forlines with reading of several labels at oneitem (e.g. helpercode) in same rank. Itmakes sense to use it if there are manyitems between camera and printer.

Aim of this function: Avoiding waste of items when machinestops. All items between printer andcamera can be avoided to be discarded.

How it works:CAM1 (DISTRIBUTION_READER) reads allelements of the code (e.g. GTIN, expiry,serial number). The elements are verified(with the exception of the serial number).The serial number is only checked forattendance (by checking the length). Thenthe serial number is sent to CAM2(DISTRIBUTION_CONSUMER). CAM2checks the serial number received fromCAM1 and sets the status to ‘verified’.Problem: When both cameras would be inREADER_MODE, the shift register wouldstart at the printer. In case of an error allitems from printer till CAM2 would have tobe replaced.Solution:When CAM1 gets the serial numbers fromCAM2 and not from the printer, thesequence of items between printer andCAM1 can be changed. So the shiftregister starts at CAM1. Thus in case of amachine stop, only the items betweenCAM1 and CAM2 have to be discarded.


DISTRI-BUTION_CONSUMER

see DISTRIBUTION_READER SMC, VGL, handscanner (single itemreader)

AGG_PRINT_INPECTION

Print Inspection Mode and AggregationReader

readers

PARITY_READER Compares two or more equal pre-printedexternal serials

Two or more parityreader check foridentical serials ona single unit. Usedfor china codewithout PLM printedhelpercodes.

All readers


Mode Function Explanation DeviceLINEFORMAT LINEFORMAT is no reader mode. It is a

switch to move the reader mode configu-ration from the global device setting to theline format.Setting LINEFORMAT as reader mode inthe device settings (System settings> Edit device settings >reader Mode) allows to define thereader mode per line format.

The reader modesettings from theselected line formatare used. Readermode settings haveto be made in thedevice details of theline format and arestored there.

All readers

ABS_AGG_READER ABS enhanced aggregation reader mode

ABS_HC_AGG_READER

ABS enhanced helpercode aggregationreader mode

Serial-ization_Inspection

Reads and checks static or serializedlabels and its print quality if good or bad.Results are not committed to thedatabase.

Works as readermodePRINT_INSPECTIONbut withoutcommitting resultsto a database.Should be used onlines without aggre-gation bySecurePharmproduction. Also canbe used on lineswith labelers, whensecond camera isinstalled to checklabel present onproduct (lastcamera should runinPRINT_INSPECTIONmode and commitunit to database)


Mode Function Explanation DeviceBULK_PRINT_INSPECTION

Enables bulk verification of child unitswithout aggregation

As soon as PLMreceives the readstatistics, thecontent is validatedand analyzed forduplicates. Ifduplicates arediscovered, awarning is shownand the duplicatesare removed fromthe collection ofread units. There iscurrently noanalysis regardingcontent sizevalidation.All non-verified readunits are verified,already verified unitsare skipped. Aftersuccessful verifi-cation, the newlabel with a realcontent size(duplicatesexcluded) is sent tothe buffered printeron the rank of theHRC, if no camerain PRINTINSPECTION modeexists on the samerank.

HRC(PCE_HRC_LANdriver)

5.2.8.2 Smart Camera

The Smart Camera reads barcodes, data matrix codes and human readable text and compares it with thedata received from the PLM. When the data is valid, the item is further processed. If data is invalid, the itemwill be discarded.When creating the Smart Camera as a device in PLM, you can choose between two different class names:• PCE_SMC• PCE_SMC_PRC

The class has the additional parameter 'CommandTimeOut'.


The Smart Camera is editable under System Settings > Edit Device Settings > (<select SmartCamera tab>). At the tab menu on the top you can switch between the screens.

System Settings > Edit device settings > (<select smart camera tab>)

Edit the settings at the input fields and dropdown lists.The table below gives an overview of these settings:


device management settings.Camera Alphanumeric


boxingRank Hierarchy level (1) Unit Drop-down list

internalFormats Camera manages internal formats Chechmark set Checkbox



needDeviceFormat Device appears on the line format Checkmark set Checkbox




INFO Drop-down list

PLCName Name of the camera for the PLC Cam1 Drop-down list

readerMode PRINT_INSPECTIONAGGREGATE_READERLINKING_READERAGG_INSPECTIONLINEFORMAT

PRINT_INSPECTION Drop-down list

autoVerifyAggUnit Possibility of combining with one readingprocess the verification and commissioninto the database.


preAggregation-Reject

Units scanned by aggregation reader arevalidated direct after read and rejected byPLC. Default the validation process startswith the covering box close signal(content size is reached or close button)


autoReject Relevant for aggregation modes only withactivated setting "autoVerifyAggUnit". Ifenabled, the units are not added to aggre-gation cache if the reading was bad/incomplete. There is no UI notification inthis case.



forceAggCache The parameter is relevant only for aggre-gation reader modes with enableddelayed aggregation where the aggre-gation cache is closed only after "aggre-gationReady" signal from PLC. If enabled,any bad/incomplete/good reading will bepushed into the delayed aggregationqueue and must be consumed by anexternal aggregation ready/abort signal.Otherwise only good reading isconsumed.


useWildcards Activates/deactivates the transfer of theserial number through a placeholder(*****) it is only checked for length, notfor contents.


ConnectGui Activates/deactivates the imageprocessing on the camera


ip IP address of the device 192.168.100.215 Valid IP address

errorImages Activates/deactivates the permanentstorage of SMC error images in the PCELine Manager database.


debugStatistics Stores communication between the PCELine Manager and the camera in txt data.Only for error searches, otherwise thisshould be switched off.


CommandTimeOut Maximum waiting time (milliseconds) forresponse from the device after sending acommand (for example, reference code).

5000 Alphanumeric

5.2.8.3 Aggregation with Smart Camera

Aggregation of items to a case can also be done via Smart Camera. This feature will only be implementedfor the latest Smart Camera generation (150, 205, 206, 215). To achieve this, the camera uses its subsetand set to store serial numbers temporarily. The aim is to send the complete set of serial numbers to thePLM only after the case was closed, while filling a new case in the meantime.

How it worksThe aggregation process via Smart Camera is described in the Flowchart below.

Parameter Actions by SMC Processing in SMC and PLM Filling Case (A) Capturing Items (for

Case A)Save SNs to Subset

Case A filled - Transfer SNs from Subset to Set

Filling new case (B) Capturing Items (forCase B)

Save SNs to Subset

Case (A) complete - Transfer SNs from Set to PLM, check and Aggregate SNs

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5.2.8.4 Setting up a Product in SMC

This chapter describes how to set up a product in the Smart Camera. Some step sequences have to berepeated in order to set several fields. For this the steps are numbered.

Step Action1 Press Home.

Home

Step Action2 Select the camera bar.

The following screen appears (It may be that the software automatically skips this screen. In this case youdo not need to press menu at this point and you see the subsequent screen):

Home > (<select smart camera bar>)

Step Action3 Press Menu.


The following screen appears:

Home > (<select smart camera bar>) > Menu

Step Action4 Press Product management.


Home > (<select smart camera bar>) > Menu > Product management

Step Action5 Press New product.


The following dialog (New product name) appears:

Home > (<select smart camera bar>) > Menu > Product management > New product

Step Action6 Enter a unique product name.

7 Press Enter on the keyboard.

The following dialog (Live image) appears:

Home > (<select smart camera bar>) > Menu > Product management > New product > (enter product name) > Enter(at the keyboard)

Step Action8 Select live Image.

9 Place item underneath the Smart Camera.



Home > (<select smart camera bar>) > Menu > Product management > New product > (enter product name) > Enter(at the keyboard) > Live Image

Step Action10 Select Next.

The following dialog (Control) appears:

Home > (<select smart camera bar>) > Menu > Product management > New product > (enter product name) > Enter(at the keyboard) > Live Image > Next

Step Action11 Press OCV control.



Home > (<select smart camera bar>) > Menu > Product management > New product > (enter product name) > Enter(at the keyboard) > Live Image > Next > OCV control

To set the control window for the expiry date proceed as follows.

Step Action12 Move the yellow control window in a way that it is arranged around the expiry date. See below.

To set the control window you can use the navigation arrow keys as described in the following table. Youcan also move the control window and adjust its borders by dragging and dropping the borders.

Button FunctionNavigation arrow keys for functions at the modes. The mode isselected at the button in the middle.

Button Mode

‘scrolling’ The control window can be moved using the arrow keys.

‘zoom in’ The control window can be enlarged using the arrow keys.

‘zoom out’ The control window can be reduced using the arrow keys.

Step Action13 After the control window is set to the right position, press OK to confirm.


The following Dialog (Threshold) appears:

Home > (<select smart camera bar>) > Menu > Product management > New product > (enter product name) > Enter(at the keyboard) > Live Image > Next > OCV control (arrange control window) > OK (set threshold)

Step Action14 Move threshold in a way until you can clearly read the font.

15 Then press OK to confirm.

The following dialog (Window with measuring arrows?) appears:

Home > (<select smart camera bar>) > Menu > Product management > New product > (enter product name) > Enter(at the keyboard) > Live Image > Next > OCV control (arrange control window) > OK (set threshold) > OK

Step Action 16 Select Yes.


After pressing Yes, the following dialog (Font Memory) appears:

Home > (<select smart camera bar>) > Menu > Product management > New product > (enter product name) > Enter(at the keyboard) > Live Image > Next > OCV control (arrange control window) > OK

At this dialog you have to choose the font memory you would like to use.

Step Action17 Select ocrb.

The following dialog (Prepare another control?) appears:

Home > (<select smart camera bar>) > Menu > Product management > New product > (enter product name) > Enter(at the keyboard) > Live Image > Next > OCV control (arrange control window) > OK (set threshold) > OK > Yes(select font memory)

To set another control window for the <LOT> field you have to repeat the steps (11-15).

Step Action18 PressYes. (You are automatically led back to proceed from step 11)

19 Repeat steps 11–15


Home > (<select smart camera bar>) > Menu > Product management > New product > (enter product name) > Enter(at the keyboard) > Live Image > Next > OCV control (arrange control window) > OK (set threshold) > OK > Yes(select font memory)

Step Action20 Select No.


Home > (<select smart camera bar>) > Menu > Product management > New product > (enter product name) > Enter(at the keyboard) > Live Image > Next > OCV control (arrange control window) > OK (set threshold) > OK > Yes(select font memory) > No

At this screen you see the calculated position of measurement lines.

Step Action21 Press Next to leave the screen.


After pressing next you get to the following screen:

Home > (<select smart camera bar>) > Menu > Product management > New product > (enter product name) > Enter(at the keyboard) > Live Image > Next > OCV control (arrange control window) > OK (set threshold) > OK > Yes(select font memory) > No > Next

You can return to production or add a new control window. To add another control window press Addcontrol window. You will be redirected to step 11. To return to production close the Product managementdialog by pressing x and press Production at the Main Menu dialog.


5.2.8.5 High Resolution Camera (PCE_HRC)

The HRC is editable under System Settings > Edit Device Settings > (select <HRC tab>) .

System Settings > Edit device settings > (select <megapixel camera tab>).


device management settingsHRC Alphanumeric


boxingRank Hierarchy level (2) Bundle Drop-down list

internal Formats Camera manages internal formats Checkmark set Checkbox








INFO Drop-down list

PLCName Select suitable value - Drop-down list

readerMode PRINT_INSPECTION /AGGREGATE_READER /LINKING_READER / AGG_INSPECTION /LINEFORMATSee “Smart Camera”

AGGRAGATE_READER

Drop-down list






autoReject If enabled, non-verified aggregationproducts are automatically rejected.


forceAggCache Checkmark not set Checkbox

useWildcards If enabled, the camera checks only forvalid length.


comPort Sets the COM Port to that to which thecamera is connected.

COM2 Drop-down list


baudRate Baud rate between Camera and IPC 57600 Drop-down list

image Port for TCPIP connection 50000 Numeric

ConnWatchDogTO Customizable time WatchDog [ms] 10000 Numeric

layerSizeEnable Checkmark set Checkbox

debugMode Checkmark not set Checkbox

comDriver RXTX Drop-down list

5.2.8.6 High Resolution Camera LAN (PCE_HRC_LAN)

The HRC LAN is editable under System Settings > Edit Device Settings > (select <HRC LANtab>). At the tab menu on the top you can switch between the screens.


Edit the settings at the input fields and scroll down menus. The table below gives an overview of thesefunctions:













INFO Drop-down list



AGGRAGATE_READER

Drop-down list










useWildcards If enabled, the camera checks only forvalid length.


connect GUI Legacy parameter. It was used for cameracommunication. Will be removed in afuture version.


ip IP address of the device - Numeric

port 0 Numeric

image Port for TCPIP connection 49000 Numeric

watchDogEnable Checkmark set Checkbox

vncEnable Checkmark not set Checkbox

vncPort 5900 Numeric

vncPassword pce Alphanumeric

InspectionOnly Checkmark set Checkbox

5.2.8.7 High Resolution Camera (PCE_HRC_VDMAXML)

The HRC VDMAXML is editable under System Settings > Edit Device Settings > (select <HRC tab>).















INFO Drop-down list



AGGRAGATE_READER

Drop-down list









connectGui Legacy parameter. It was used for cameracommunication. Will be removed in afuture version.


ip IP address of the device. - Numeric

debugStatistics If enabled, statistics are logged. Checkmark not set Checkbox

CommandTimeOut Time to wait for replies in device commu-nication before connection is consideredinterrupted.

5000 Numeric

5.2.9 Use cases for Printer/Reader Modes with China Coding

Printer A Serial Number

Printer B Helper Code

Reader A1 Serial Number

Reader B1 Helper Code

Reader A2 Serial Number

ReaderB2 HelperCode

Use case 1 Printer B prints helper codes (HC), reader A2 reads external pre-printed china serial (SN)and Reader B2 link PLM generated HC with china serial. Both readers must be triggered forall units and reader B2 trigger generate new HC into printer B buffer. Position and ordersequence of reader A2 and B2 is flexible. Good/bad IO signal of reader A2 and B2 aremerged to eject after last reader position.

mode HC_PRINTER

LINKING_READER

LINKING_READER

readOnly yes no

lineformat(SN mapping)

R21 21 R21

Use case 2 Reader A2 reads external pre-printed china serial (SN) and reader B2 link externalgenerated HC with china serial. Both readers must be triggered for all units. Position andorder sequence of reader A2 and B2 is flexible. Good/bad IO signal of reader A2 and B2are merged to eject after last reader position.

mode LINKING_READER

LINKING_READER

readOnly yes yes


21 R21


Use case 3 Printer B prints helper codes (HC), reader A2 reads external pre-printed china serial (SN)and reader B2 link PLM generated HC with china serial. Reader A2 and B2 must besynchronized triggered for all units and reader B1 trigger generate new HC into printer Bbuffer. Position and order sequence of reader A2 and B2 is flexible. Good/bad IO Signal ofreader A2 and B2 are merged to eject after last reader position.

mode HC_PRINTER

HC_INSPECTION

LINKING_READER

LINKING_READER

readOnly no yes yes


R21 R21 21 R21

Use case 4 Printer A prints china serials, printer B prints helper codes (HC), reader A2 reads internalchina serial (SN) and reader B2 link PLM generated HC with PLM china serial. Bothreaders must be triggered for all units and reader B2 trigger generate new HC into printer Bbuffer and also generate new serials into printer A buffer. Position and order sequence ofreader A2 and B2 is flexible. Good/bad IO signal of reader A2 and B2 are merged to ejectafter last reader position.

mode BUFFERED_PRINTER

HC_PRINTER

LINKING_READER

LINKING_READER

readOnly no no


21 21 21 R21

Use case 5 Printer A prints china serials, printer B prints helper codes (HC), reader A2 reads internalchina serial (SN) and reader B2 link PLM generated HC with PLM china serial. Bothreaders must be triggered for all units and reader B1 trigger generate new HC into printer Bbuffer and reader A1 generate new serials into printer A buffer. Position and ordersequence of reader A2 and B2 is flexible. Good/bad IO signal of reader A2 and B2 aremerged to eject after last reader position.

mode BUFFERED_PRINTER

HC_PRINTER

PRINT_INSPECTION

HC_INSPECTION

LINKING_READER

LINKING_READER

readOnly no no no no


21 R21 21 R21 21 R21


5.2.10 Hand ScannerThe hand scanner is editable under System Settings > Edit Device Settings > (Select <handscanner tab>). At the tab menu on the top you can switch between the screens.

System Settings > Edit device settings > (Select <hand scanner tab>)


device management settings- Alphanumeric





needDeviceFormat At the moment without any meaning Checkmark not set Checkbox




INFO Drop-down list

PLCName - Drop-down list

readerMode PRINT_INSPECTIONAGGREGATE_READERLINKING_READERAGG_INSPECTIONLINEFORMATSee “Smart Camera”











comPort Describes the COM Port the Scanner isconnected to.

COM2 Drop-down list

commandTimeout After this time [s] the scanner resets theactual command

30 Numeric

debugMode Possibility of blending in/out the button„Debug Console“. The Debug surfaceenables analysis of read-in codes.


disableOnLogoff If enabled, scanner events are ignored ifno user is logged in.


plcHardwareIO If enabled, read events are sent to thePLC.

baudRate Baud Rate between Scanner and IPC 38400 Drop-down list


5.2.11 CheckweigherThe checkweigher is editable under System Settings > Edit device settings > (Select<checkweigher tab>). At the tab menu on the top you can switch between the screens.

System Settings > Edit device settings > (select <checkweigher tab>)


Parameter Description Default value Allowed valuesDescription Optional description - Alphanumeric

UseArticleID Information about usage of article ID orarticle name in line format


automaticMode Must always be set (checkmark). Checkmark set Checkbox


errorPort Connection to error report service 55200 Numeric

InternalFormats The scanner uses internal formats Checkmark not set Checkbox

ip Checkweigher IP address - Valid IP address


INFO Drop-down list

NeedDeviceFormat Use of line format in case of checkmark Checkmark set Checkbox

port XML port for communication 55100 Numeric

vncEnable With HC checkweigher always off, withHC Avantgarde checkweigher always on

- Checkbox

vncPassword Password for HC Avantgarde check-weigher

- Alphanumeric

vncPort Standard port for VNC connection 5900 Numeric




5.2.12 UPSThe UPS is editable under System Settings > Edit device settings > (Select <UPStab>). At the tab menu on the top you can switch between the screens.

System Settings > Edit device settings > (Select <UPS tab>)





boxing Rank Hierarchy level (rank) (0) Global Drop-down list

comPort Describes the COM Port the device isconnected to.(COM1 … COM30/USB)

- Drop-down list


INFO Drop-down list

shutDown Determines whether the PC needs to beshut down in case of power failure.





5.2.13 Comparator VGL7/VGL8The UPS is editable under System Settings > Edit device settings > (select<Comparator VGL7/VGL8> tab). At the tab menu on the top you can switch between the screens.

System Settings > Edit device settings > (select Comparator VGL7/VGL8 tab)



PLCName Name of comparator for the PLC - Drop-down list





boxingRank Hierarchy level (1) Unit Drop-down list

connectGui Connection between PCE Line Managerand comparer


ip IP address stored in comparator - Valid IP address


INFO Drop-down list



readerMode PRINT_INSPECTION AGGREGATE_READERLINKING_READERAGG_INSPECTIONLINEFORMATSee “Smart Camera”


useWildcards Possibility of using Wildcards at input ofreference codes.





5.2.14 Garvens X-series weigherThe Garvens X-series weigher is editable under System Settings > Edit device settings >(Select < Garvens checkweigher tab>). At the tab menu on the top you can switch between thescreens.



PLCName Name of checkweigher for PLC - Drop-down list

automaticMode Must always be set (checkmark). Checkmark set Checkbox


connectGui Checkmark set Checkbox


ip Checkweigher IP address - Valid IP address


INFO Drop-down list

NeedDeviceFormat Use of line format in case of checkmark Checkmark set Checkbox

port XML port for communication 55100 Numeric

readerMode



useWildcards Possibility of using Wildcards at input ofreference codes.


watchDogEnable Possibility of using a watchdog Checkmark not set Checkbox

5.2.15 CentralWrapper moduleSee chapter [Central Wrapper } Page 92].

5.2.16 Palletizer_Extension moduleThe Palletizer module is intended to be used with certain packaging equipment like Pester. With this modulethe aggregation is controlled by a palletizer robot via the PLC. PLM is informed through the PLC if the caseis picked up by the machine or if the case is placed on the pallet.

5.2.16.1 Precondition

• A Siemens PLC S7-1200 is used.• The PLC is on the same rank as the Palletizer module.• The PLC software supports the workflow with equipment.


• The parameters CasePickedUp and CaseOnPallet are configured in the PLC table.

5.2.16.2 Creating the Palletizer_Extension module

1. Create a new device.2. Enter a device name.

3. In the list Class name: select the entry 'Palletizer_Extension'.

4. Click OK.

5. Open the device settings.6. Select the newly created device.7. Define the settings.

See table below.

8. Click Save.

Palletizer Device SettingsWhen you create a device with the Class name: 'Palletizer_Extension', in the device settings there are thefollowing parameters:


Name Name that has been assigned inthe device management settings

- Alphanumeric


boxingRank The aggregation level of palletizer. 4 Drop-down list

automaticMode When automatic mode is active,manual operation of the device isnot possible.


needDeviceFormat Device appears on the line format.Allows to activate the moduleseparately for each line format.PLM modules are automaticallystarted on the production start if thesetting 'needDeviceFormat' is notactivated or the setting 'needDe-viceFormat' is activated and themodule is activated in the lineformat.


showDeviceFrame Currently not used. Checkmark set Checkbox


INFO Drop-down list

PickedUpEnable Defines if the "Pick up" stateshould be processed in thePalletizer_Extenstion module. If notactivated, the "Pick up" state isignored.


Decommission Currently not used. Checkmark not set Checkbox

5.2.16.3 Workflow

The Palletizer_Extension module is notified as soon as the aggregation camera reads a case. If the readingwas successful, the unit is stored in the palletizer queue ("second level" aggregation cache). The furtherworkflow is dependent on the external packaging robot that is able to send the following signals through thePLC:• "CasePickedUp"

As soon as the robot picks up the case read by the camera.• "CaseOnPallet"


As soon as the case is placed on the pallet by the robot.

State of CasesThe following table shows the state of cases in the palletizer cache and their reaction to the PLC signals:

Action Description StateCamera reading The case is stored in the palletizer cache. No new case can be read until

the robot processes the current one.READ

PLC"CasePickedUp"

The case state in the palletizer cache is changed: READ > PICKED UP. PICK UP

PLC "CaseOnPallet" The case state in the palletizer cache is changed: PICKED UP > ONPALLET. The case is sent to the PLM aggregation cache.The aggregation is closed automatically if the child amount is reached.

PALLET

The processed units and their states are available from the Home view, in the tab of the Palletizer_Extensionmodule:


Workflow diagramsWorkflow with setting "pickedUpEnabled"


Workflow without setting "pickedUpEnabled"

5.2.17 PCE_REPORTERWith the device PCE_REPORTER, you can automatically export reports at the end of a production. Noadditional user interaction is necessary.


boxingRank Hierarchy level. Module rank (fixedglobal, rank 0).

(0) Global Drop-down list


INFO Drop-down list


Report_Template ]This determines the report type, e.g. lineformat report, or order summary report. Inthis setting, the path to the report templatefile (a .rptdesign file) must be specified.[C:\pce\pilot\bin\pdf\summary_order\<name of template> (e.g.:order_report.design)

- Alphanumeric

renderFormat The format of the report to be generated,e.g. PDF or DOC

PDF Drop-down list

Export Directory Specifies the folder on the file systemwhere generated reports are saved.

order_export Alphanumeric

Report Name The file name for generated reports (withinthe folder specified in the Export Directorysetting).

_order_export Alphanumeric

The report type is determined by the module settings. The module works for the entire line, i.e. there is nosetting "Needs device format". Hence, it does not need integration in a specific line format. It is possible tocreate multiple PCE_REPORTER modules in order to create multiple reports.

5.2.18 PCE_DECOM_FINALIZERWith this device, all not commissioned (not validated or not aggregated) units up to the selected rank willbe decommissioned after the end of production. This is useful for making a clean export of an aggregationhierarchy into the ERP system, where orphaned units are not desired.This module works with the selected lineformat. As a result, there are only commissioned and decommis-sioned units at the end of a production and no units with commissioned orphans or any other status.If you use the Master/Slave functionality, you only have to create the module at the master.








INFO Drop-down list

maxRank Units up to this rank will be decommis-sioned

4 Drop-down list


needDeviceFormat Device appears on the line format. Printedstatus.PLM modules are automatically started onthe production start if the setting 'needDe-viceFormat' is not activated or the setting'needDeviceFormat' is activated and themodule is activated in the line format.


Line SettingsIf you do not activate the setting 'needDeviceFormat' in the device configuration, you configure the ranks onwhich orphaned items are decommissioned in the Line Setting 'DN01 Decommission not Agg. units onRank'.Example value: 1,2,3

Line FormatIf you activate the setting 'needDeviceFormat' in the device configuration, you activate the DecomissionFinalizer in the line format.

In the fields 'Decom.Orphan' you define for which ranks the decommissioning is activated. Allowed valuesfor activation are: 1, on, yes. Alle other values are considered as deactivation.

NOTICENo decommissioning on highest rankAlways deactivate the highest produced rank, like rank 4 (pallet). Otherwise the palletswill also be decommissioned.

Workflow• The module starts the decommissioning when the production ended, namely after you click the Finish

button.• Decommissioning is performed for all the units that are not aggregated and therefore have no parent.• Decommissioning includes also subsequent hierarchy. Cases are decommissioned together with their

items.• If the pallet rank 4 is not selected for decommissioning, the decommission of necessary pallets must be

performed manually via the global scanner hierarchy.


5.2.19 PCE_PARTIAL_UNIT moduleThe module allows automatic aggregation on partial units. It works together with the HRC. The module hasa simple UI with the button 'Partial Unit' that activates the 'partial aggregation' mode.

Configuration

Parameter Default value DescriptionboxingRank 3 Rank of the partial unit

Attached HRC HRC in aggregation mode should be selected

Show dialog selected Shows the dialog requesting the unit amount on the last layer. Ifthe dialog is not shown, all values read by the HRC areaccepted.

Supported hardwareHRC drivers supported:• PCE_HRC• PCE_HRC_LANReading mode:• AGGREGATE_READER• ABS_AGG_READER

Order configurationThe module is relevant only for aggregation workflows.The AI R36 (layer size) on the rank of partial unit is required.


Workflow

* The PLC parameter "PartialUnit" is send if it is configured in the PLC settings.

If the dialog is disabled in the device settings, the content amount is not validated. The read amount(duplicates excluded) is accepted as is.


User Interface1 When production is running, select the module in the Home view. The module has a single "Partial

Case" button that is active on running production.

2 Before pressing the "Partial Case" button, you have to count the amount of items in the last layer. Thisamount has to be entered in the dialog later on.ð For a Case Packer you have to trigger the button before the last camera reading. After pressing the

button, the PLC Parameter "PartialUnit" is set to "1".ð For a SCS you can press the button any time before pressing the "Case Full" button.

3 If you click the button, the 'Partial unit' mode is activated and the next read content will be consumedalso if the rank size (AI 30) is not reached.

4 The "Case Full" signal is triggered and the read statistics are sent from the HRC to the PLM.ð For a Case Packer the last reading of the camera is triggered. "Case full" is triggered automatically

with the last reading.ð For a SCS the button "Case Full" has to be pressed manually.

5 Since the HRC reads the content of the previous layer together with the last one, the duplicates areexpected (the uncovered units from the previous layer are read twice). The warning "05650 Cannotaggregate SN: <serial number>. Double serial detected by reader: HRC" is shown.

6 After the PLM receives the result of the partial reading from the HRC, the dialog requesting the last layersize (amount of units in the last layer) is displayed. If the camera reads full content (amount the sameas rank size), the dialog is not displayed since the unit is not partial.

7 You should enter 0 if the last layer of the incomplete case is full. For example, the full case consists of50 units, layer size is 10, the partial case to aggregate is 40.


NOTICEDon't risk timeout errorsThe last layer size should be entered immediately since the PLC is waiting for the "datavalid" response from the PLM and a timeout error can occur.

8 If you click OK, the expected partial content size is calculated based on the layer size in the order, thelast layer size from the dialog input, and the read amount. If you click Cancel, the expected size is thesame as the read amount.

9 If the read amount is the same as the expected partial content size, the read content is sent for aggre-gation and the aggregation is closed. The label is generated and printed as before. The 'Partial unit'mode is deactivated.

10 For the next partial unit, you have to activate the 'Partial unit' mode again by pressing the button.

5.2.20 PCE_PSM_EXPORTER moduleThe module is part of a functionality that exports verified units to an ERP system. It allows to perform theexport to ERP real-time, without waiting for order finalization. As soon as the unit (usually pallet) is verified,the Exporter informs the PSM that the unit is ready for export. PSM exports the unit to ERP and sets thestatus "sent" if it was successfully exported.

Configuration

Parameter Recommended Value DescriptionURL http:// [YOUR-HOST]:8080/[PSM-

CONTEXT-ROOT]/rest/orderunit-closed/close

URL to PSM Web Service thataccepts the ID of the closed unit(usually pallet) and sends the unitinformation to the ERP system.

Rank 4 Rank of the top-level aggregationunits that should be sent to theexternal ERP system.

Attempts 5 Maximum number of failed PSMnotifications for each unit. If thislimit is reached, the unit will not besend to the PSM again until thePLM is restarted.

NeedDeviceFormat Active Activates the exporter per lineformat

WorkflowThe Exporter is active only if the production is running and reacts to any commissioning or verification eventon the same rank. As soon as the unit is verified/commissioned, it is placed into the Exporter queue(cache).

NOTICENo export if production suspendedIf the unit is commissioned on a suspended production, it will no be processed by theExporter.

The further workflow is dependent on the Local Cache settings.


Unit export without local cache:


Unit export in Local Cache:

The unit sending in Local Cache mode includes two stages:• Transfer of the unit, its hierarchy, and extensions to the global database.• PSM notification with the unit ID from the global database.


NOTICEUnit information in Local Cache not updatedPSM takes all information required for the export from the global database. If the transferto ERP was successful, the unit in the global DB is marked as "sent". The same unit inthe Local Cache is not updated.

Hierarchy ViewUnits exported to the global DB are marked on the hierarchy view with the arrow symbol:

On order finalization the units exported to the global DB are not transferred anymore.

Exporter QueueAll the units processed by the Exporter are stored in the Exporter cache which is available from the Homeview:

Possible states of the units in the Exporter:

Unit state DescriptionNOT SEND Unit is added to cache.

SEND PENDING Send is failed but the number of attempts didn'treach the limit yet.

SENT FAILED Send is failed and the number of attempts hasreached the limit.


Unit state DescriptionDATABASE EXPORT FAILED Relevant only for Local Cache mode. The transfer

from Local Cache to the global database failed.

SENT Unit was successfully sent for processing in PSM.

The units with the state "SEND PENDING" are stored into the database (tbl_failedexportunits) on eachproduction stop or order finalisation or PLM shutdown. The processed unit and it's state are restored on theproduction start again.

5.2.21 SystemSettingsExtension moduleThe module allows to override system settings in the line format. It allows to manage the settings dynam-ically or to decide if the setting should be activated for a certain order.

Currently supported settings:LC01 (local cache mode)

ConfigurationThe device SystemSettingsExtensions has to be created. No device settings are required. Then you have toactivate the device in the line format. See chapter [Device Settings at Line Format - SystemSettingsExtensionmodule } Page 115].

5.3 Configuring IP AddressesThis chapter describes the allocation of IP addresses to stations and devices for communication betweendevices and the PLM. All operating systems (DMS, ABS, SCS, and MAS if available) need an own IPaddress at the line. Also all the following devices need an IP address:• Printers• Cameras• Hand Scanner• Checkweigher• UPS• Comparator VGL7/VGL8• PLC• Com Interfaces• Servers

First you have to allocate the IP addresses at every operating system of the station PCs and afterwards youneed to allocate the device IP addresses at the device settings at the PLM.

5.3.1 Allocating IP AddressesTo allocate the IP addresses at the pre-installed Windows XP OS take the following path: Press Start >Setting Network Connections > extern (intern is used from pce for configu-ration) > Properties > (Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]) > Properties >Advanced > add. At this dialog you can add additional IP Addresses.

We recommend allocating the IP addresses as described in the corresponding wiring diagram anddescribed below. This convention helps recognizing the IP addresses immediately. The allocation works asdescribed below.


5.3.2 Internal Remote ControlAt a line the PCs of all stations are able to control one single PLM (Note: this is not applicable in master /slave mode, but IP address allocation will be the same). The third byte at the DMS IP corresponds to thethird IP bytes of the other stations. This allows controlling the PLM with all Interfaces at the line. For deviceIPs this works the same way.

192.168.100.200

3.Byte

4.Byte

5.3.3 Example of IP AllocationThe chapter shows our recommendation for allocating IP addresses.For device IPs we recommend using the following ranges at the 4.byte:• Printers from 230…to 239• COM servers from 240…to 249• PLCs 250• Cameras, Comparators from 215…to 229

Each station gets an IP address for its PC and additional IP addresses for its devices (a). The DMS getsadditional IP addresses for the link to the other stations at the line. At this IP addresses the 3.byte is thesame as the 3.byte of the corresponding stations (b).

DMS ABS SCS MAS

PC 192.168.100.200 192.168.101.201 192.168.102.202 192.168.103.203

Camera1 192.168.100.215 192.168.101.216 192.168.102.217 192.168.103.218

Printer1 192.168.100.230 192.168.101.230 192.168.102.230 192.168.103.230

Printer2 192.168.100.231 192.168.101. 231 192.168.102. 231 192.168.103. 231

PLC 192.168.100.250 192.168.101.250 192.168.102.250 -

DMS

PC 192.168.100.200

IP2 192.168.101.200

IP3 192.168.102.200

IP4 192.168.103.200

a)

b)


Address Allocation for Printers and Com ServersThe devices should be destinguished by the 4.byte. Start from the smallest value for the first device (e.g.230 for printers) and increase by one to the next device. Repeat this for each rank. See the followingexample.

DMS ABS SCS MAS

PC 192.168.100.200 192.168.101.201 192.168.102.202 192.168.103.203

Camera1 192.168.100.215 192.168.101.216 192.168.102.217 192.168.103.218

Printer1 192.168.100.230 192.168.101.230 192.168.102.230 192.168.103.230

Printer2 192.168.100.231 192.168.101.231 192.168.102.231 192.168.103.231

PLC 192.168.100.250 192.168.101.250 192.168.102.250 -

DMS

PC 192.168.100.200

IP2 192.168.101.200

IP3 192.168.102.200

IP4 192.168.103.200

a)

b)

Address Allocation for Cameras and ComparatorsCameras and comparators must be handled specifically. The reason is that the software interface only canidentifiy the devices by the 4.byte. Hence the 4.byte of cameras and comparators of the entire line must beunique.We recommend to allocate the IP addresses as in the folowing example:• The devices should be destinguished by the 4.byte. Starts from 215 and increment by one for each

device throughout the line.


5.3.4 COM Interface IPsA special case regarding IP addresses are devices with Com-Port interfaces (e.g. RS232). These areconnected via a com-server. All devices connected to a com-server use the same IP addresses and aredistinguished only by their port. The IP-Address allocation or the port allocation respectively has to be doneat the W&T Comport Redirector software. For more information about the software see the correspondingmanual or the help within the program.The following table shows an example of the COM-Ports allocation:

Device Type Name IP-Address Port DescriptionCOM port (With oneport)

COM10 192.168.102.240 8000 SCS-HRC

COM port (Withthree ports)

COM11 192.168.102.241 8000 SCS-Hand Scanner

COM12 192.168.102.241 8100 (SCS free port)

COM13 192.168.102.241 8200 (SCS free port)

COM port (Withthree ports)

COM14 192.168.103.240 8000 MAS-Hand Scanner

COM15 192.168.103.240 8100 (MAS port)

COM16 192.168.103.240 8200 MAS-Hand Scanner

We recommend starting COM-port names from 10 (COM10…).

5.3.5 Entering IP addresses at the DevicesAfter allocating the IPs at the PCs of the stations the IP addresses have to be entered at the devicesettings dialog.

5.4 Local Cache ModeUsually, the PLM is connected to a central database and all data are written to the database continuously. Ifthe database connection is lost, PLM is not able to continue the production. The local cache mode allowscontinuing the production also if the database connection is lost, by storing the order data to the localcache.


Enabling Local Cache1. In the system settings, activate the option 'LC01 Local Cache Mode' or activate the module SystemSet-

tingsExtension. See chapter [SystemSettingsExtension module } Page 88].2. To apply the settings, restart the PLM.

Limitations• Only one order is executable. Orders cannot run in parallel.• One line for all ranks (or if split the line with higher part of the ranks, will have to stop).• Resetting the order status is not possible.• Active Directory is not possible.• After production start, orders cannot be changed.• After production start, the line format cannot be changed.• Target quantity is required.• Central format management is not possible.On finalization of production in the local cache mode, the progress bar is shown and the buttons, includingStart production, are hidden. The buttons are shown again only after data transfer from the local cachemode. It is additionally prevented to start the production while the data is transferred from local cache.

5.5 Central Wrapper

5.5.1 ConceptThe Central Wrapper is designed as a PLM module in order to allow print and verification of pallet labels atone central place: the Central Wrapper line. Packaged pallets without labels are delivered from productionlines to the Central Wrapper line where the label for each pallet has to be printed, verified, and finallyexported to the level 4 system.

Only products packaged at the production lines with a configured virtual printer VirtualPrinter_Central-Wrapper can be processed on the Central Wrapper line. This printer is a dummy driver in PLM that doesn'trequire a physical device. It is used only for the definition of pallet labels for the order and, in case of aggre-gation, for linking a hierarchy to a serial number. The dummy printer on the line is compatible with theprinter on the Central Wrapper line and uses the same labels from a shared network storage provided by thecustomer. The label template defined in the virtual printer is used by the Central Wrapper for labelgeneration.

NOTICEShared Network Storage RequiredThe dummy printer on the production line and the printer on the Central Wrapper line usethe same labels. Therefore you have to provide a shared network storage.

General WorkflowIn general, the Central Wrapper workflow is the following:• The packaged pallet leaves the line without label and arrives at the Central Wrapper station.• The pallet and/or it's order are identified by scanning one case on the pallet with a hand scanner.• The printer on the Central Wrapper line downloads the pallet label from the shared network storage.

When processing aggregated pallets, the serial number is retrieved from the hierarchy in the globaldatabase and inserted into the label template. When serializing only the pallets, a new serial number iscreated for the pallet and inserted into the label template.

• The label is printed and manually applied to the pallet.• Processed units are added in the Central Wrapper and visible in the screen Processed Units.

• The label is verified manually with the hand scanner.• The pallet information is exported to the level 4 system.


Pallet identificationThe pallet on the Central Wrapper line is identified by the content:

• By scanning the barcode of the packaged case. For static production, the order name is expected in AI400 (Order name) that is to be a part of the case datamatrix/barcode.

Alternatively, if AI 400 is not used, the PLM Central Wrapper module identifies the order the palletbelongs to via AI 10 (batch number), which must be contained in the Datamatrix/barcode.

• By manual search in the PLM Central Wrapper module.Three different types of production are supported and there are three different workflows in the CentralWrapper module, correspondingly:

Production type Pallet state onentering Centralwrapper line

Identified by Action in CentralWrapper

Static production No tracking of palletsin PLM.

Order is identified by AI 400 (Ordername) with scanning the barcode/datamatrix or by manual search byorder name / lot.

The label templateassigned in the order isretrieved from the sharednetwork storage. A SSCCis created for the palletand inserted into thetemplate. The serializedlabel is printed.


Serializationwithout aggre-gation

Pallet has no serialnumber. SN needs tobe generated.

Order is identified by AI 400 (Ordername) with scanning the barcode/datamatrix or by manual search byorder name / lot.

The new serial numberbased on the order config-uration is created and sentto the printer.

Aggregation Pallet already existsin the PLM orderhierarchy and has aserial number.

Pallet is identified by scanning thebarcode/datamatrix of child case or bymanual search by SGTIN or SSCC.

The printer on the CentralWrapper line downloadsthe pallet label from theshared network storage.When processingaggregated pallets, theserial number is retrievedfrom the hierarchy in theglobal database andinserted into the labeltemplate. When serializingonly the pallets, a newserial number is createdfor the pallet and insertedinto the label template.

5.5.2 PrerequisitesRequirements to PLM Software Usage• The production lines run without local cache.• The orders of the pallets that are processed by the Central Wrapper are in running, suspended, or

finished state.Otherwise the export of the pallet is not possible.

NOTICEClose suspend ordersIf you suspend orders at the packaging line, e.g. to start the next order, remember toclose the order at the packaging line after the Central Wrapper has finished the suspendedorder.

• The Central Wrapper line requires no running production.• The printer type of the virtual printer driver on the line and the physical printer on the Central Wrapper are

the same.Currently supported printer: Zebra 170xiIII

• The printers are working with remote labels only. The labels are available in the shared network storage.

Other requirements• The pallet delivered to the Central Wrapper line should have at least one packaged case with visible

label.• The pallet labels configured in the files are of the same physical size as the printer will use the same

ribbon for all labels.

5.5.3 Device Configuration

5.5.3.1 Packaging Line

The production line that works with the Central Wrapper line has to contain a dummy Printer Virtual-Printer_CentralWrapper.The purpose of the driver is to provide the label configuration for the Central Wrapper. With the CentralWrapper the pallets are not labelled on the production lines but are sent to the Central Wrapper line afterpackaging. The labels for pallets are printed and verified in the Central Wrapper. In order to load relevantorder and / or line format information, one case in the pallet is scanned. The printer in the Central Wrapperline uses the device format (label template) from the virtual printer of the line format where the pallet waspackaged. Both printers should be of the same type.

Device parameters of VirtualPrinter_CentralWrapper:


Parameter Default value DescriptionboxingRank 4 The rank is the same as in the Central Wrapper module.

Printer ZEBRA_170xiIII Printer driver from dropdown list. The driver has to be the same as inthe Central Wrapper module. Currently only the ZEBRA printer issupported.

monitorPrint not selected Can be enabled for test purposes only. Prints the label on the screen.

printerMode No special requirements. The mode is defined according to the order.

labelPath The path to the label files on a shared network drive.

Barcode field inlabel

Use only with monitorPrint enabled settings. Defines which label fieldshould be printed as a barcode.

The virtual printer is activated and configured in the line format.

5.5.3.2 Central Wrapper Line

The Central Wrapper line requires the following devices:

Device Driver Purpose Device configurationPrinter Zebra_170xill (currently

supported only)Print of pallet labels boxingRank is the same as at the

packaging line.

Printinspectionscanner

Honeywell_Scanner Verification of palletlabels

Reader mode: SERIAL-IZATION_INSPECTION. boxingRank is thesame as at the packaging line.

Palletexportermodule

PCE_PSM_Exporter Send the commis-sioned pallet to level4 system

URL: PSM Web Service that receives the IDof the closed unit (usually pallet) andsends the unit information to the level 4system. Rank: the rank of the units that aresent to the level 4 system.

GlobalScanner

Honeywell_Scanner Scanning child itemsin order to identify thepallet / order

NeedDeviceFormat not selected.boxingRank set to "0"

CentralWrapper

CentralWrapper Central print, reprint,verification of palletlabels

See below


NOTICEVerification of pallet labelVerify the printed/reprinted label with the scanner just after printing since PLM has theproper order information uploaded. If you don't verify the label, the scanned pallet labelwon't be recognized.

Central Wrapper module

Parameter Recommended value DescriptionHistory size 20 The amount of processed units stored in the history.

boxingRank 4

Order search AI 10 (BATCH/LOT) The AI from the setting should be a part of the scannedbarcode / datamatrix code of static orders (without serial-ization). The AI value is used for determining the ordername for static orders. The values for the configured AIhave to be unique per each order.

The user right mayUseCentralWrapper allows to use the Central Wrapper functionality. Otherwise the UIof the Central Wrapper is still available in a "view" mode: the buttons are disabled and the read informationfrom the scanner is not processed.The history of processed items is saved and still available after a restart of the PLM.

Zebra Printer (Zebra_170xill)Recommended configuration:

Parameter Recommended value DescriptionboxingRank 4 The rank should be the same as at the packaging line

printerMode BUFFERED_PRINTER

buffer 1

remoteLabel Selected

labelPath The path to the label files on a shared network drive.

5.5.4 Working with the Central Wrapper module1 Go to the Home View.


2 Click CentralWrapper.

ð The main panel of the Central Wrapper, CentralWrapper - Processed units, is openedshowing the history.

ð Yellow units are not verified, green units are verified. White color indicates selection. The label fieldcontains serial number / SSCC or the lot in case of static production.

3 Optional: In order to create a CSV file with all processed units from the history, click Export all.

4 Optional: If the order of the unit is still running, each item from the history can be reprinted with thebutton Print label. A case on a new pallet can only be scanned if the label of the previous palletwas verified.

5 Scan the new unit with the global scanner.ð The label is printed. The new unit is added to the history if the operation was successful. The oldest

unit is removed from the history if the amount defined the parameter History size is reached.

6 Optional: To open the order search form, click the button Manually.

ð The view CentralWrapper - Select running order is opened.

ð You can select an aggregation order if the field sGTIN or SSCC contains the full information. Theinformation is required since a single pallet has to be found by the sGTIN / SSCC of the child item.

ð For static orders or if you only serialize orders, select the order from the list.

7 Optional: To see the details of the selected order, click Details.


8 Click Next.

ð The view is different for aggregation / non-aggregation scenarios:ð Confirmation form for the non-aggregation scenarios (static / serialization only):

ð Click Print Label. The new label is created and the main panel with updated history is shown.

ð Confirmation form for the aggregation scenario:

ð The view shows the panel in the hierarchy. The pallet found is highlighted. The button PrintLabel appears only for the pallet found.

ð Click Next.

ð The pallet label is printed and the main panel with updated history is shown.

5.5.5 Using the SSCC ExporterIn order to be able to store pallets in the automated high rack, the control system needs to know the palletSSCC, among other parameters. As this information is stored in an external SQL database (NOT referring tothe PCE Site Database) and not provided by the SAP systems, the SSCC exporter, installed at the CentralWrapper inserts the data into the database.

5.5.5.1 Process Requirements

The following parameters need to be stored in the high rack database (The information in bracket shows theorigin of the data):


SSCC (For T&T created as part of the hierarchy at the production line, for E2E and BC to be assigned by thePCE system latest at the central wrapper)Product code (shall be linked to an AI in system parameters, AI will contain SAP Product ID from productionorder, original data source is IDOC field E1AFKOL-MATNR)Batchno (shall be linked to an AI in system parameters, AI will contain batch no from production order,original data source is IDOC field /FNC/AFKOLS-VERDA)SplitNo (shall be defined as a system parameter, constant 00 for all pallets handled by the PCE centralwrapper)Warehousetype (shall be defined as a system parameter, constant [empty] for all pallets handled by thePCE central wrapper)Pallet height (shall be defined as a system parameter, constant 9999 for all pallets handled by the PCEcentral wrapper)

Affected Tables in the Warehouse DatabaseThe following tables within the warehouse database are affected:TblPallet (Table used by the high rack control system)

SQL Server ConnectionConnection to the SQL server is made via port 1433 at an IP address which is configurable, using achangeable username and password.

5.5.5.2 SSCC Exporter Workflow

Once the information has been collected the FK SSCC Exporter proceeds as follows:1. Search for the SSCC in table tbl_pallet

If found: continue with step 2If not found: continue with step 3

2. Overwrite the current values for product code, batch no, split no, warehouse type and pallet heightwithin the database TblPallet

3. Create an entry with the parameters SSCC, product code, batch no, split no, warehouse type and palletheight within the database TblPallet

4. In case step 2 or step 3 fail, a warning is shown in the FK SSCC Exporter history.

5.5.5.3 Setting up the SSCC Exporter

1. In the sidebar, click System Settings.

2. Click Create/edit device.

3. Click Add.

4. Choose a name for the device.

5. From the list Class name: choose the entry 'FK_SSCC_Exporter'.


6. In the sidebar, click System Settings.

7. Click Edit device settings.

8. Select the tab of the device you just created.9. From the list 'boxingRank' choose the entry '(4) Pallet'.10. Activate the checkbox 'needDeviceFormat'.

This checkbox is activated by default.11. Activate the checkbox 'showDeviceFrame'.

If the checkbox is activated, the debug console is shown after a PLM restart. This checkbox is activatedby default.

12. In the field 'dbUrl', insert the IP address of the warehouse database’s server and the database name.13. In the field 'dbUser', insert the user name.14. In the field 'dbPassword', insert the user’s password.

15. The following fields are set per default:– The field 'attempts' shows the number of attempts to write data into the table 'tbl_pallet'.

Per default the number is set to 5. After 5 attempts, the high-rack exporter shows an error message.– The field 'ProductCode' is set to 'R07'.

The SSCC Exporter needs to identify the order a pallet belongs to. The ProductCode must be definedin R07 in the order data.

– The field 'BatchNo', is set to '10'.The batch number is defined in AI10 per default.


– The field 'SplitNo' is set to '00' per default.– The field 'WarehouseType' is set to 'auto' per default.– The field 'PalletHeight' is set to '9999' per default.

16. Click Save .

5.5.5.4 Working with the SSCC Exporter


Click on the exporter device in the debug console, to show the history of exported pallets.

When a serialized or aggregated pallet label is verified with the hand scanner, the FK SSCC Exporter showsthe pallet in the history: (values: SSCC, product name, batch number, split number, warehouse type, palletheight)

Confirm the message.If the entry in the database fails, an error message is shown in the history.


5.5.6 Alarm List

Number Message39001 {0}: Error on getting data from database: {1}

39002 {0}: Order {1} is not running. The unit processing is skipped.

39003 {0}: Serial {1} not found

39004 {0}: Parent unit on rank {1} not found for serial {2} (rank {3})

39005 {0}: Virtual printer of type {1} not found in line format: {2}

39006 {0}: No order data were found for ranks {1}

39007 {0}: the printer of type {1} doesn't exist on the current line

39008 {0}: Error on creation of new serial: {1}

39009 {0}: order {1} not found in database

39010 {0}: the read value {1} doesn't contain order name

39011 {0}: Line format not found for order {1}

39012 {0}: Processing is not allowed with running production. Please stop the production in order toproceed

39013 {0}: Field values for order are not loaded. Error: {1}

39014 {0}: Could not load order / product data. Processing aborted

39015 {0}: Device {1} is not started. Error: {2}

39016 {0}: No user right for usage of Central Wrapper

39017 {0}: Export to file is failed

39018 {0}: Error occurred on stop of device {1}: {2}

39019 Unit with serial number <SERIAL NUMBER> is decommissioned therefore it cannot be processed

39020 Unit with serial number <SERIAL NUMBER> is non-verified therefore it cannot be processed

39021 More than one order found by AI <AI NAME> with value <AI VALUE>: <ORDER NAMES>.

39022 Order not found by AI <AI NAME> with value <AI VALUE>

39023 Unit with serial number <SERIAL NUMBER> is already sent for export therefore it cannot beprocessed

39024 Printer <PRINTER NAME> is not started. Printer format <FORMAT NAME> doesn't exist

39100 {0}: Export {1} with serial {2} failed after {3} attempts.


6 ProductionFrom the Production screen all settings concerning the production can be made. Also production itself isstarted and controlled from here.

Create devices before editing production settingsBefore editing the production settings all devices have to be created (See chapter [Creating andEditing Devices } Page 28]).

6.1 Production Settings ScreenTo open the Production settings screen press Production at the menu panel on the right hand side of thescreen. The following screen appears:

Production

Depending on the respective user rights, the following operations are available from here:

Name FunctionStart production via order Choose an order and start the production

Test run via line format Choose a line format and start a test run

Add/edit order Add or edit an order

Add/edit line format Add or edit a line format

Create/edit product Create or edit a product

Order results create report Create a report of order results

AI management Enable/disable AI management data

Reset order status Reset the status of an order

Move order to line Move order to produce it at another line

Move serial numbers to order Moves unused serial numbers to another order

6.2 Line FormatThe line format contains the settings for all used devices at a line. Here the fields and permitted values ofeach device are defined.Before setting up a line format, ensure that:• camera formats are created• a print format is createdPlease note: For High Resolution Camera a default format is used.Open: Displays a HTML view of the generated report.

6.2.1 Line Format Setup ProcedureAt the setup of a line format you have to perform the following steps:


Step Action Explanation1 Add line format See chapter [Creating a New Line

Format } ]

2 Edit line format See chapter [Editing LineFormats } Page 106]

3 Edit device settings at line format See chapter [Editing Device Settings atLine Format } Page 107]

6.2.2 Add/Edit Line Format ScreenTo create or edit a line format press Production > Add/Edit line format to get to the Add/Editline format screen. The screen looks as follows:

Production > Add/Edit line format

The list on the right hand side of the screen shows all existing line formats. Select a line format to view ormodify it. Processing is possible only if the selected line format is not linked to a suspended order.

6.2.3 Creating a New Line FormatPress Add to create a new line format. The screen looks as follows:

Production > Add/Edit line format > Add

Fill in a unique name for the new format and press save. Additional description is optional. To create theline format press Save.


You can also copy a line format and use its settings for a newline format. To copy, select the line format you want from thelist and press the copy button (see screen in chapter [Add/EditLine Format Screen } Page 105]), change the name and thesettings and press Save.

At the Add/Edit line format screen you can edit the following fields:

Name FunctionLine format Enter the name of the new line format

Line f. descr. Here you can enter additional information about the line format

Date last changed Shows the last date of change

Product Select the corresponding product name

Product descr. Additional information about the product

6.2.4 Editing Line FormatsTo edit a line format press Production > Add/Edit line format to get to the Add/Edit lineformat screen.

Select an existing line format from the list to edit.To search for a line format by name, click Enable filter. A text field appears above the list. If you starttyping the name of the line format, the list is filtered immediately. Be aware that this search is case-sensitive.You can edit the line format information. See chapter [Line Format Setup Procedure } Page 104]. Thescreen looks as follows:

Production > Add/Edit line format

6.2.5 Use Wildcard FunctionTo improve the usage of the wildcard functionality it can be set in the line format. For the backward compat-ibility the option useWildcards in the device settings will be used for old line formats where the option isnot used in the line format directly. For new line formats the device option will be the default value in the lineformat.

NOTICE'Use Wildcards' for ReadersIf you activate the option 'Read-only' and the option 'Use Wildcards' is deactivated for areader (camera, scanner) in the line format, on saving the line format a dialog with thesuggestion to activate the option 'Use Wildcard' is shown. If you confirm the dialog, theoption 'Use Wildcard' is activated and the line format is saved. The reason is that theoption 'Read-only' consumes any value read and the option is only reachable with theoption 'Use Wildcard' activated.


6.2.6 Special Barcode Configuration in the Label

Purpose Example: datamatrix/barcode value

Description

Partial/full unit inone label

01-21-00 or 01-21-17-10-00 Dynamic generation of full / partial units. The code isautomatically selected. For full units: 01-21-17-10,for partial units: 17-10-00

Partial/full unit inone label

01-21-17-10[00-02-17-37] Part without square brackets defines the valuesprinted on DMX for complete units. Part in squarebrackets defines the content for incomplete units.

Alias 17-10-30(@37)10-17-400(@R12)

The value of the AI defined in the alias (@) is usedinstead of the original AI. For example, if the contentof the DMX is 17-10-30(@37), the value of AI 37 isused instead of AI 30, and the content of the label inthis case is (17)181212(10)ABC(30)15 (where 15is the value from AI 37).

Definition of dateformat in barcode

01C-17(yyMM00)-10 (frenchcode)

Formatting for the date specified directly in the DMXcontent.

6.2.7 Editing Device Settings at Line FormatAt the line format you have to determine which fields/variables of a device have to be used at the line. Thefields are defined by loading a device format. The parameters can be edited.

Create devices before editing formatsDevices have to be created before you can set the formats (See chapter [Creating and EditingDevices } Page 28]).

Some devices manage their formats by their own; this means editing the settings of these devices is notdone at the line format. The path for changing the settings for these devices is as described in the followingtable:

Name FunctionHRC At the monitor from the station where the HRC is installed switch from PLM

to HRC AI-CORE using the switch button.

SMC At the PLM go to the Home screen and select the SMC.

PLC Press System settings > Edit device settings

Devices that manage their formats by their own do not have the possibility to load the formats into the PLMbut need to be activated (see below).

Activate deviceTo use a device at a line format it is essential to set a checkmark at the “activated” checkbox,put in a name for the device and set the variables.


Set a checkmark at the “activated” checkbox, enter a name for the device and set the variables. Select thewished line format from the list (see chapter [Editing Line Formats } Page 106]) and press Devices. Thefollowing screen appears:

Production > Add/Edit line format > Devices

For every used device you have to perform the following steps (see also at the following screen):

Step Description Explanation1 Select a device From the tab menu on the upper frame of the screen. You see a

tab for every previously created device.

2 Set a checkmark at theActivated checkbox.

If the checkmark is set, the device can be used in the line.

3 Press load formats Loads the device formats stored on the cameras, printers andpossibly other connected devices to the PCE Line Manager.

4 Select the desired device formatyou want to use at the lineformat.

From the List.

5 Press load fields to loadthe preconfigured settings ofthe selected device format.

Possible parameters are retrieved from the selected formats.The types of codes (e.g. DMX, GTIN or CIP) are loaded into theleft column. The formats of the Identification numbers respec-tively the value ranges of other variables are loaded into theright column. Type and number of displayed parametersdepend on the camera settings.

The figure below shows the device settings at the line format of a Smart Camera:

Production > Add/Edit line format > Devices > Load formats


‘Read-only’: This function is used, for example, if you have a batch of items that has already been printed.The production was stopped and now the items have to be further processed. The serial numbers do not yetexist at the database. Then the serial numbers only have to be read and saved into the database. Forregular serialization this function is deactivated.

NOTICE'Use Wildcards' for ReadersIf you activate the option 'Read-only' and the option 'Use Wildcards' is deactivated for areader (camera, scanner) in the line format, on saving the line format a dialog with thesuggestion to activate the option 'Use Wildcard' is shown. If you confirm the dialog, theoption 'Use Wildcard' is activated and the line format is saved. The reason is that theoption 'Read-only' consumes any value read and the option is only reachable with theoption 'Use Wildcard' activated.

Parameter PrefixesAll parameters with ## (double hash) in front of it are for codes:(##) DMX(##BC) BARCODE 128(##HR) HUMAN READABLE(##RF) RFID EPCAt their fields you have to input the content the code has to contain. E.g.: At the field ‘DM0’ select (##DMX).Fill in the AIs separated by a hyphen. Example:

AIs to be embedded in the DMX code Fill into the DM0 fieldGTIN (01); SERIAL(21); USE BY OR EXPIRY(17);BATCH/LOT(10)

01-21-17-10

At the parameter fields in the left row you select the field content type. In the right row you define the fieldcontent format. The coding refers to the GS1 standard.All parameters with X in front of it are wildcard fields for human readable text. Here you can input any text toprint it onto the unit.At the Description field you can add information about the special configuration of the device in this lineformat.

Save the settingsAfter completion of the format settings press Save.

6.2.8 Device Settings at Line Format - PLCThis chapter describes the settings and parameter of the PLC.

Production > Add/Edit line format > Devices > (PLC tab)


For the PLC there are no predefined device formats to load. The device format is created by typing the nameof the device format into the field ‘Name’.Enter the name for the device format and press Save. The parameter fields appear. Now you can edit thesettings of the PLC, afterwards press Save. Which parameter fields appear at the PLC tab is depending onthe system settings of the PLCFrequently used parameters are:

Parameter Description for SCS

Parameter Name DescriptionDB1.DBD4656 Multilayer on • Parameter is enabled "1": Multiple layers are expected, the PLC

compares the count of layers inside the carton with the "layer count".The case is finished after all layers where captured and "Case Full"signal was sent.

• Parameter is disabeld "0": Only one layer per case is expected, aftereach trigger the case is finished.

Example with three layersFor each layer the camera has a defined position: layer1=position1;layer2=position2; layer3=position3.

First Layer (Camera at position1): The operator puts the first layer into thecarton and triggers a picture. The layer count (3) is not yet reached, thecamera moves to the position2. (The first picture could be reset bysending the "Reset Last Picture" signal. Camera would move back toposition1).

Second Layer (Camera at position2): The operator puts the second layerinto the carton and triggers a picture. The layer count (3) is not yetreached, the camera moves to the position3. (The second picture could bereset by sending the "Reset Last Picture" signal. Camera would move backto position2).

Third Layer (Camera at position3): The operator puts the third layer intothe carton and triggers a picture. The layer count (3) is reached. (The thirdpicture could be reset by sending the "Reset Last Picture" signal. Camerawould move back to position2). To close the case aggregation the "CaseFull" signal has to be sent. After receiving the "Case Full" signal thecamera moves to position "Layer1" and next case can be aggregated.

DB1.DBD4878 Product height The product height is needed to calculate the position of the camera.

DB1.DBD4874 Layer count The layer count is the number of layers inside a case.

M9.5 One HeightModus on

This mode is used in combination with the "Multilayer on" mode activated.When this mode is active a case with multiple layers is expected but eachlayer will be captured in the same product height. When the layer count isreached, case aggregation is finished by the "Case Full" signal.

ErrorsDB1.DBX4872.0

productheightand layercountto high

Product height and number of layers exceed maximum possibledisplacement range of the camera.

DB1.DBX4872.1

cameraposition error

Camera is not able to reach the position.

DB1.DBX4872.2

Invalid input"One HeightModus on" or"Multilayer on"

Settings "One Height Modus on" or "Multilayer on" is not allowed. Thecombination of parameter settings ("Multilayer on" = 0) + ("Layer count"> 1) + (“One Height Modus on" = 0) ist not allowed.

• Belt speed: Speed of the conveyor belt in m/min.


• Camera 1 Offset: Camera inspection area. Starting value: 0 mmIncrease value: Adjustment of the inspection area in running directionDecrease value: Adjustment of the inspection area against the running direction

• Printer 1 Offset: Print area. Starting value: 0 mmIncrease value: Adjustment of the inspection area in running directionDecrease value: Adjustment of the inspection area against the running direction

• Product Width: Product length of the side directed at the print head in mm.• Product Width Tolerance: Allowed tolerance of the product length in mm.

6.2.9 Device Settings at Line Format - Smart CameraThe screen and the table below show the setting options for the Smart Camera at the line format. At theparameter settings the fields to be printed are defined.

NOTICE'Use Wildcards'If you activate the option 'Read-only' and the option 'Use Wildcards' is deactivated in theline format, on saving the line format a dialog with the suggestion to activate the option'Use Wildcard' is shown. If you confirm the dialog, the option 'Use Wildcard' is activatedand the line format is saved. The reason is that the option 'Read-only' consumes anyvalue read and the option is only reachable with the option 'Use Wildcard' activated.

Production > Add/Edit line format > Devices > (Smart Camera Tab)

Execute the steps as described in chapter [Editing Device Settings at Line Format } Page 107]. Theparameters available depend on the selected preconfigured format. Frequently used parameters are:

Parameter Column 1 Column 2DMO Type of the data matrix code Formatting of the data matrix code

OCV Type of the plain text verification Formatting of the plain text verification

Code Barcode type Formatting of the barcode

Pix Without meaning Without meaning

6.2.10 Device Settings at Line Format - High Resolution CameraThe screen and the table below show the setting options for the HRC at the line format.



Figure: Production > Add/Edit line format > Devices > (Megapixel Camera Tab)


Parameter Column 1 Column 2ContentSize Application Identifier 37, the number of units

contained, automatically generated field in readerwith rank>1

Number of boxes per bundle orcarton

boxHeight Without meaning Box-length transverse to theconveying direction [mm]

boxWidth Box length in the conveyingdirection [mm]

bundleHeight Bundle length transverse to theconveying direction [mm]

bundleWidth Bundle length in the conveyingdirection [mm]

6.2.11 Device Settings at Line Format - Comparator 7/8The screen and the table below show the setting options for the Comparator 7/8 at the line format.



Figure: Production > Add/Edit line format > Devices > (Comparator 7/8 Tab)

Execute the steps as described in chapter [ } Page 107][Editing Device Settings at LineFormat } Page 107]. The parameters available depend on the selected preconfigured format. Frequentlyused parameters are:

Parameter MeaningReading type Code type

refCode Code type (Column 1)Code format (Column 2)

6.2.12 Device Settings at Line Format - Hand ScannerThe screen and the table below shows the setting options for the hand scanner at the line format.


Figure: Production > Add/Edit line format > Devices > (Hand Scanner Tab)

Execute the steps as described in chapter [Editing Device Settings at Line Format } Page 107].The following table describes the possible AI field selections:

Parameter Meaning


Reading Mode STREAM_MODE: The reader is on and reads every code in the readingrange.TRIGGER_MODE: The hand scanner reads only after the trigger key hasbeen actuated.

ContentSize Application Identifier 37, the number of units contained, automaticallygenerated field in reader with rank > 1

6.2.13 Device Settings at Line Format - Printer Item LevelThe screen and the table below show the setting options for the Wolke Printer at the line format.

Figure: Production > Add/Edit line format > Devices > (Wolke Printer Tab)

Execute the steps as described in chapter [Editing Device Settings at Line Format } Page 107]. Theparameters available depend on the selected line format. Frequently used parameters are:

Parameter Column 1 Column 2DMX Data matrix code type Data matrix code

EXP Expiry date type Expiry date format

GTIN GTIN number type GTIN number format

LOT Type Charge Charge format

SN Serial number type Serial number format

6.2.14 Device Settings at Line Format - Zebra Case LevelThe screen and the table below show the setting options for the Zebra Printer at the line format.

Figure: Production > Add/Edit line format > Devices > (Zebra Printer Tab)



Parameter (Fieldname defined at label) Column 1 Column 2FN Field number type Field number format

6.2.15 Device Settings at Line Format - SystemSettingsExtension modulePrerequisiteThe device 'SystemSettingsExtension' was created.

Procedure1 Activate the module in the line format.2 Select a device format from the list or create a new one.

3 Click Save.

ð The dropdown-list 'LC01 (Local Cache Mode)' is shown:ð 'System Settings' defines that the setting value is taken from the system settings like working without

the module.ð Yes/no activates/deactivates the Local Cache Mode correspondingly.

ProductionIf you selected 'yes' or 'no' in the SystemSettingsExtension module, on the start of production the LocalCache Mode is activated or deactivated. If you selected 'System Settings', the system setting 'LC01 (LocalCache Mode)' is still valid and defines whether the Local cache Mode is used.The setting in the line format is active while the production is running. For example, if the setting LC01(Local Cache Mode) is not active on the line, but 'yes' is selected in the line format, the production starts inlocal cache mode. As soon as the order is finished, the settings in the line format are not used anymore.

6.2.16 Line Format ReportA line format report contains all settings of the line format including device settings. To create a line formatreport go to the Add/Edit line format screen (see chapter [Editing Line Formats } Page 106]) andselect an existing line format from the list to edit. Press PDF Report to generate a line format report.

Figure: Production > Add/Edit line format > PDF Report

Choose a customized report template at the field ’Design’. Different output formats can be selected at thefield ’Format’. This report contains all relevant data from the line format. The report is digitally signed andcan be archived (customized) or be printed directly.

6.3 Product ManagementA product at the PLM is a set of information about a product that can be assigned to a line format or to anorder e.g. GTIN, quantity, bundle size, case size, pallet size. The values of the product are then filled intothe fields of the line format / order. The possibility to reuse the contents of variables avoids having to re-


enter it at the creation of every order. The AI values are then transferred into the fields of the order. Creating aproduct is not essential but optional. The Product Management settings at the PLM are equivalent to thesettings at the PSM. They use the same products and these can be created or edited at both systems.

6.3.1 Product Management ScreenTo get to the Product Management: screen press Production > Add/edit product.The following screenappears:

Production > Add/edit product

The list on the right hand side of the screen shows all existing products. Select a product to view or modifyit.With the buttons at the lower part of the screen you can call up the corresponding functions as described inthe following chapters. The table below gives an overview of these functions:

Name FunctionRemove Remove an existing product

Enable Filter Use search filter to filter by product name

Details Set the product specific content of values to be read by the camera

Add Create a new product

6.3.2 Creating and Deleting a ProductTo create a product at the product management screen (see chapter [Product ManagementScreen } ]) press Add and type in a product name at the field ‘Product’ and press Save. Youcan add a description of the product at the field 'Product descr.’. Confirm by pressing Save. To delete aproduct press Remove instead of Add.


6.3.3 Adding and Deleting Application IDs at a ProductTo add or delete Application IDs at a product go to the product managementscreen (see chapter[Product Management Screen } Page 116]) and select a product from the list. Press Details. Thefollowing screen appears:

Production > Add/edit product > (select product) Details

At this screen you see all application IDs that are defined at the product (if applicable).Press Add to define a new ID to the product. The following dialog appears:

Figure: Production > Add/edit product > (select product) Details > Add

Now you can define a new product field. For the product field you can define the following values:

Field Explanation In this example‘Rank’ Here you define for which rank the field is

valid. 0 = Global -> applicable for all Ranks1-4 = Unit, Bundle, Case, Pallet5-x = Additional ranks -> line specific

Rank1: DMS

‘App. ID’ Here you define of which ID type the fieldis.

GTIN

‘Format’ Here you define which format the ID has. GTIN is always a 14 digit number


Press OK to create the new product field. At the following screen that appears you can choose the createdApplication ID and edit the value of the ID. (In this example this is the GTIN that has to be entered into the‘Value’ field).

Production > Add/edit Product > (select product) Details > Add > Ok

6.4 Order ManagementAn order at the PLM contains information about the order and the AI values are assigned.

6.4.1 Loading an Order via Hand ScannerIf you want to reuse an existing order you can filter for that order by scanning the corresponding barcode.Activate the search filter by pressing Enable filter. Set the curser into the ‘search’ field. Then you havethe following possibilities:• Scan any previously produced barcode of the order• Scan a code that contains the order number. This code can be created online via an ordinary code

creator website

6.4.2 Adding and Editing OrdersTo make an order usable you have to assign a line format to the order. If you have assigned a line format toan order, the order uses the settings of the line format.

Selection of a ProductYou can additionally select a product. If you select a product at the order management screen, the AIsettings from the line format will be overwritten and used at the order but not saved to the line format. Onlyselect a product if you want to use the device settings of a line format in combination with an order that isnot assigned to the line. This could make sense if you do not wish to save another line format.


To add or edit a new order press Production > Add/Edit order. The following screen appears:

Production > Add/Edit Order

The list on the right hand side of the screen shows all orders that are still open and not yet concluded.

6.4.3 Adding a New OrderTo produce an order it has to be “created in the PLM”. Press Production > Add/Edit order. If thereare orders that have not yet been assigned, these are shown in the list on the right hand site of the screen.Select one of them to use it.If you want to create a new order press Add, write the number into the ‘ Order#‘ field and confirm with OK.The new order is now created. To edit settings for the order see chapter [Editing an Order } ].

Existing production data can be reusedDuplicates will not be accepted by the system. However, for ease of use, the production data ofan already existing, not yet executed order can be taken over by entering data manually.

6.4.4 Editing an OrderTo edit an order press Production > Add/Edit Order.At this screen (see figure below) you canselect an order from the list and change its settings. You can filter the entries by activating the search filter.Activate the search filter by pressing Enable filter. Now type in the number of the order you aresearching. To disable the filter, press Disable filter. Edit the settings at the input fields and at thescroll down menus. After you have changed any settings, the OK button appears. Confirm the new settingsby pressing OK.

FProduction > Add/Edit Order

At the Order Management screen you can edit the following fields:


Name FunctionOrder # Here you have to enter the number of the order

Order descr. Here you can enter additional information about the order e.g. specialsettings

Line format Here you have to select the corresponding line format

Line f. descr. Here you can enter additional information about the line format

Product: Here you have to select the corresponding product name

Product descr. Here you can enter additional information about the product

Before you can start the order, you have to add order details (see chapter [Adding Order Details } Page 121]).


6.4.5 Adding Order DetailsTo add order details manually press Production > Add/Edit order. Select an order and pressDetails.The Following screen appears:

Production > Add/Edit Order > Details

Depending on the device settings used in the line format you can edit the corresponding fields. To add afield press Add. You can check all inputs for plausibility by pressing Verify Data. After editing confirmwith OK. Necessary inputs will be checked for plausibility.

To input details via hand scanner see chapter [Loading an Order via Hand Scanner } Page 118].

6.4.6 Deleting an OrderTo delete an order go to the Order Management screen and select an order (see chapter [Adding and EditingOrders } Page 118]). Press Remove and confirm with the OK.

6.4.7 Creating an Order ReportTo create an order report, go to the Production Settings screen (see chapter [Production SettingsScreen } Page 104]) and press Order results create report in order to get to the OrderReport screen. Select an existing line format from the list to edit. Press PDF Report to generate a lineformat report in the selected format. The following window appears:

Production > Order results create report > (Select order) > PDF Report

Select a customized report template at the field ‘Design’. Different output formats can be selected at the field‘Format’. This report contains all relevant data from the order as well as a list with log file entries during therespective production run. The report is digitally signed and can be archived (customized) or be printeddirectly. An order report can only be created when the order is finished.


Storage of order data- Upon completion of production the data of the order will be stored automatically on the server.This allows creating a report at a later point in time.- All PDF reports generated will be stored on the path specified in the system settings.

6.4.8 Resetting the Order Status

Production > Reset Order Status

Pressing the button Reset Order will reset a completed order to the status “Order created”.

6.4.9 Move Order to Line

Production > Move order to line

In companies with several lines in a database, orders can be switched among the various lines via thismenu.Example: Production “line A” has processed an order. This order must now undergo further processing on“line B”. The user can use the PCE Line Manager to suspend this order on “line A” and, taking the existingline formats into account, move the order to “line B”. The order is now suspended on “line B” and ready forfurther processing on line B.Additional use: Moving an order from an automated line to a reworking place.

6.4.10 Reopening a Closed OrderTo reopen a finished order you have to own the appropriate user rights.In case an order was finished but has to be reopened for further processing, follow these steps:


Press Production > Reset order status > (Select the order you want to reset) >Reset Order.

6.4.11 Reworking an OrderProduction orders that have been produced and finished in PLM, exported to an L4 system and potentiallybeen altered there, can be reworked. Both, end-to-end orders and aggregated orders, can be used.

6.4.11.1 Preconditions for Reworking an Order

• L4 Rework module is installed both on PLM and PSM.• Connectors for import and export of rework hierarchies are installed and configured on PSM.• PSM is connected to a L4 system capable of processing rework up- and downloads.• The firewall allows communication between PSM and PLM.• PLM is not in local cache mode.

In the view "Production settings", the button "Create Rework order" is only visible if the current PLM isnot in local cache mode.

• PLM runs on a line with suitable devices for reworking (typically hand scanners, but also automatedinspection and aggregation equipment)

• The current user has the right "mayReworkOrders".• Only orders in "finished" or "sent" state will be searched.• The original production data (serialization and hierarchy data) of the original order is still present in the

PDB.It is the responsibility of the system owner to keep the original order data available for starting a reworkprocess.

6.4.11.2 Creating the Rework Module

1. On the sidebar, click System Settings.


3. Click Add.

The window Add new device opens.

4. Enter a device name.

5. From the list Class name: select the entry PCE_ERP_REWORK.

6. Click OK.

7. Click Back.


9. Select the newly created rework device.10. Fill in the following fields:

– 'ip:'


– 'port:'– 'user:'

You may use the default admin user for JMS connections from PLM to Glassfish. However, it isrecommended to use a separate user. For further information see PSM Installation Guide, chapter"Configuring Glassfish for Hierarchy Import Module".

– 'password:'The data is defined in the PSM Hierarchy Import Module. The connection to the PSM instance with theJMS queue has to be defined and the PLM needs to be able to connect to the PSM IP and port.

11. Click Save.

6.4.11.3 Workflow

In general, performing a rework order contains the following steps:1. Creating a rework order

See chapter [Creating a Rework Order } Page 125].2. Performing rework

[Performing Rework } Page 126]3. Exporting reworked order data

[Exporting the Order } Page 127]

6.4.11.3.1 Workflow Overview

This chapter describes the general workflow during rework.

① The rework is always started at the PLM. It will create a copy of the original order. The rework process isstarted for the copied order by writing a message to the rework queue.


② PSM reads the rework queue and triggers the import for each message.

③ The Hierarchy Import Module executes the import of serial numbers and their hierarchy information froma level 4 system like SAP OER. The module validates the data in order to guarantee integrity and mightabort the import if the imported data is not in the expected state.

④ Once the import is finished the PSM will write an answer to the rework response queue regardlesswhether the import was successful or not.

⑤ The PLM processes the answer from the rework response queue.

NOTICECreating Rework OrdersYou must not create another rework order, while the hierarchy import of the last reworkorder is still pending.

6.4.11.3.2 Creating a Rework Order

Precondition• The preconditions listed have been considered. See chapter [Preconditions for Reworking an

Order } Page 123].• PLM is running.• No order is running or suspended in local cache.

Procedure1. On the sidebar, click Production.

2. Click Create Rework order.

3. To identify an original order, enter one or more of the following data either manually or by scanning acode:

– GTIN– sGTIN– Batch– Expiry Date– SSCC– Order NameAll available orders are filtered by the data entered or scanned.

4. Select the order to be reworked from the list.The order details are displayed.


5. Click Next >.

6. Select the line destination for the rework order.

7. Click Rework order.

A new rework order is created:– Name: Original name plus suffix

Note: By adding the suffix, the order will have a different name than the original order in PLM/PSM.But a link to the original order exists, so the original order name is available for exporting.

– Line and lineformat: Line where you created the rework order.You have to select the line format.

– All other AIs are copied from the original order– Comment: rework of [original name] + original comment.

You can edit the comment.

ResultThe PLM sends the original order-ID and the rework order-ID to the PSM.

You can leave the menu Create Rework order and proceed with other work. The menu Production isavailable again. The rework order is visible, but greyed out. It will be available for production, when theimport is completed.

6.4.11.3.3 Performing Rework

PreconditionThe rework order is available for production.

Procedure1. On the sidebar, click Production.


2. Click Start production via order.3. Select the rework order from the list.

You can use all manual and automatic operations to verify, decommission, aggregate, deaggregate,and destroy order units that are also available on non-rework orders.

4. Optional: you can perform a manual "unpack all" operation for a parent unit at any rank.This has the effect, that the aggregation steps of all lower ranks are reverted; all parent units up to therank on which "unpack all" was performed are decommissioned. Only the child units of the lowest rankremain commissioned (if the original parent was commissioned before).

5. Optional: You can use both, existing parent units and newly generated ones, to build new hierarchies.6. When the rework is completed, finish the order.

6.4.11.3.4 Exporting the Order

When the rework order is closed, the new serialization and aggregation data can be exported from PSM tothe L4 system either manually or automatically, just any other order.The PSM triggers the rework order export connector to export the rework order. The files that summarize theoperations are created.The interface can distinguish between• Order units that have been imported for rework or have been created during rework.• Imported order units that have been re-inspected or have not been re-inspected during the rework

process.• Parent units whose hierarchy has changed during the rework process and such whose hierarchy

remained untouched.

6.5 Start/Stop Production

NOTICEModules are automatically startedPLM modules are PLM devices that are used for a particular functionality without aconnection to concrete devices. PLM modules are automatically started on the productionstart if the setting 'needDeviceFormat' is not activated or the setting 'needDeviceFormat' isactivated and the module is activated in the line format.

6.5.1 Starting Production via OrderAt this screen the production is started.

1 At the Production settings screen press Start Production via Order.


2 Select the order you want to start. The following screen appears:

Production > Start production via order

3 Press Next >. The parameters entered will be transferred to the connected units and all occurringincidents will be recorded in a protocol file (order protocol). The following screen appears:

Production > Start production via order > (select order) Next

4 USE BY EXPIRY: At this field use the following date format to input an expiry date: "yyMMdd".

5 Press Start production. The production starts.

NOTICEModules are automatically startedPLM modules are PLM devices that are used for a particular functionality without aconnection to concrete devices. PLM modules are automatically started on the productionstart if the setting 'needDeviceFormat' is not activated or the setting 'needDeviceFormat' isactivated and the module is activated in the line format.

NOTICEMessage "Not enough serial numbers"Before you start production, PLM checks if there are enough serial numbers in thedatabase for your order. If there are not enough serial numbers, a message will pop up.When you click OK, you can still start production. Make sure that there will be enoughserial numbers for your order.


6 To stop the production press Finish. See chapter [Production Menu during Production } Page 131].After the machine was stopped manually it has to be started manually to resume the production. Startingautomatically is not possible.

NOTICEOnly completed orders are displayedOnly released and completed orders will be available in the list displayed on the screen!

6.5.2 Automatic Production StopWith the following system settings the production is stopped, if the amount of "good" products defined inR06 is reached:• PS02 (Auto Stop Prod. First Rank)• PS03 (Auto Stop Prod. Last Rank)

The first and last ranks are defined automatically on production start. They refer to the first and last rankwith Print Inspection camera where PLM actually produces units. This is required for a Master/Slave linewhere the order data contain the information of all ranks but the Master PLM produces only units for rank 1and 2 and the Slave for rank 3. If both checks are enabled, the respective station will suspend when the setnumber of "good" items is reached. The number of items for the specific rank is calculated based on thelimit R06 and the content size of the units on the involved ranks AI30. The calculation is rounding down thenumber of items to reach the lower number of full units on the checked rank. I.e. for production with ranks1, 3 and 4 and R06 = 9, AI30 on rank 3 is 2, AI30 on rank 4 is 2, the calculated limit for rank 4 is 2pallets (9 / 2 / 2). On the production stop, the warning 05702 "The required quantity for order is reached"is shown. If the amount of good products for one of the configured ranks is reached and the production iscontinued, the modal window with question is shown "The required quantity of X units on rank Y is reached.Do you want to continue?". If the production is continued, no further checks on that rank are applied.

6.5.3 Starting Production via Order > Test RunOnly data from the selected order are used. Serial numbers are assigned but not saved into the database.Press Production > Start production via order. Select the order which contains the valuesyou want to use. The following screen appears:

Production > Start production via order


Press Start Test run. The parameters entered will be transferred to the connected units. The followingscreen appears:

Production > Start production via order > (select order) Next

Here you see the test run data.DUE DATE: At this field use the following date format to input an expiry date: „yyMMdd“.

Load test data: Load data for test run, empty fields are filled with sample data to enable the testperformance. Press Start Test run. The test run starts.

To stop the test run press Finish. After the machine was stopped manually it has to be started manuallyto resume the production. Starting automatically is not possible.

6.5.4 Starting Test Run via Line FormatTo check the settings of the line, without wasting serial numbers, a test run can be performed. The counterdata will not be recorded in the data base during a test run. To open the Starting test run screenpress Test run via line format at the [Production Settings Screen } Page 104]. Select the orderwhich contains the values you want to use. The following screen appears:

Production > Test run via line format

Select a line format and press Next. The following screen appears:


Production > Test run via line format > Next

Here you see the Test run data. The following actions are possible:Load test data: Load data for test run, empty fields are filled with sample data to enable the testperformance.Start test run: Start the test production

6.5.5 Production Menu during ProductionWhen an order is running you can perform the following actions:

Production > Test run via line format > Next > Start test run

• Suspend: Stops the production without completing the order. Production can be resumed later, evenafter restarting the PLM.

• Finish: Finish the production (Order will no longer be visible in the order list)Upon completion of production, a batch protocol can be generated, which can be retrieved under ‘Orderresults create report’.


6.6 SerializationThe serial number is printed to the items as plain text and encrypted at the data matrix code. The serialnumber is always used in conjunction with the GTIN.

6.6.1 Internal Handling of Serial NumbersAt start of production you have to input the count of serial numbers to be used for the serialization.These numbers are saved to the DB and set to status "in use". After starting the production, the serialnumbers are printed sequentially on the items.When the inspection performed by the camera results in a flawless print, the status of the correspondingserial number is set to "true" at the database. If the inspection results in a faulty printer result, the status ofthe corresponding serial number stays on "in use".If an unforeseen interruption of production arises (e.g. due to power failure), all following serial numbersthat were in the intermediate storage of the printer will be discarded. The number of cached serial numbersin the printer is variable and can be set in the printer settings in the printer.Consumption of serial numbers should be limited to physical use, e.g. loss of serial numbers due tobuffering reasons should be as low as possible. Do just buffer reasonable quantity of serial numbers toavoid waste. It is possible to enter or eliminate individual items at the database using a hand scanner.

6.6.2 Serialization Settings at the PLM1 First create a line format, which includes besides the GTIN also a field for serial numbers. See chapter

[Creating a New Line Format } Page 105].

Production > Add/Edit line format > Devices > Wolke Printer tab


2 From the drop-down menu of the ‘Serial’ field assign the serial number "(21) SERIAL" to the ApplicationIdentifier. Thereby the line format is assigned as serialization.

Production > Add/Edit order (select an order) > Details

3 Press Production > Add/Edit order and select an order.

4 Press Details.

5 Add the field 'SER ALGO' if not existing.6 Assign the desired algorithm to the field 'SER ALGO' (serialization algorithm).7 Enter the desired length of the serial number in the field ‘SER LENGTH’ (maximum 20).

See also2 Post-Production Serial Number Check } Page 135

6.6.3 AlgorithmsINCEach serial number is increased by "1" to the previous one (GS1/PPN coding only)

INC1 …INC999999Each serial number is increased by 1 … 999999 to the previous one (GS1/PPN coding only).

INCRND1 … INCRND999999Each serial number is increased by a random number between 1 … 999999 (both included) to theprevious one (GS1/PPN coding only).

IMPORTThe serial numbers from a list are used, which have previously been imported from a company resourceplanning system (ERP system). (Deprecated: Will be replaced by PCLIST)

PCLISTThe serial numbers from a list are used, which have previously been imported from a company resourceplanning system (ERP system). This algorithm uses (in comparison to "IMPORT") optimized databasestructures within the database.

CHINA(alias of PCLIST) Works exact in the same way as PCLIST

PCRANGEGeneric serial structure for internal or external range management with support for non GS1 conform serialranges

BOLLINISpecial vignette (Italy, Belgium) serial management with start and stop serial and increasing or decreasingnumbers.


PCALNUM:To have the possibility to test customer requirements. It is possible to define customer specific charactersets for serial numbers in the system setting AC01. The first character is the representation for 0, the secondfor 1, the third for 2 and so on. With this system the numeric numbers in the background get converted tothe defined character set and used as serial number. This would mean, if you enter the characters"ABCDEFGHIJ" at AC01 and use it with the serial number length 6 it would generate the following sequence:1. AAAAAA 2. AAAAAB 3. AAAAAC 4. AAAAADFor the generator the maximum amount of available numbers would be the number of defined characters inAC01 to the power of the defined length. For the example this would mean 10 to the power of 6 whichresults in 1000000 numbers.

PCALNUMRNDTo have the possibility to test customer requirements. It is possible to define customer specific charactersets for serial numbers in the system setting AC01. The first character is the representation for 0, the secondfor 1, the third for 2 and so on. With this system the numeric numbers in the background get converted tothe defined character set and used as serial number. This would mean, if you enter the characters"ABCDEFGHIJ" at AC01 and use it with the serial number length 6 it would generate the following sequence:1. AAAAAA 2. AAAAAB 3. AAAAAC 4. AAAAADThe increase from one serial number to the next would be random.For the generator the maximum amount of available numbers would be the number of defined characters inAC01 to the power of the defined length. For the example this would mean 10 to the power of 6 whichresults in 1000000 numbers.

PCPOOLSee chapter [Post-Production Serial Number Check } Page 135].

UCN(Unique Carton Number) is a set of algorithms for creating serial numbers. They rely on various variablessuch as date and time, line identifier, and others to generate unique serial numbers. UCN serial numbersalways have a fixed length of 20 characters. Currently there are three implementations of the UCNalgorithm: UCN1, UCN2, and UCN-3. They differ mainly in what order the various variables involved areencoded.UCN serial numbers are always generated live at production utilizing runtime information and the fewconfigurable AI values that are described in this section. There is no serial number storage pool in thedatabase that would need to be supplied before production.For use of the UCN serial algorithm, the AI R01 (SER ALGO) has to be set in the order details accordingly.For the different UCN versions / variants the value has to be set as follows:

UCN variant (R01) SER ALGO value Notes1 UCN UCN1 could also be used

2 UCN2

3 UCN-3 The dash (-) is crucial. Without it,due to technical implementationdetails, "UCN3" will fall back toUCN2.

Additionally, the following AIs must be set in the order details:

AI Rank Value Notes17 0 <expiry date>

10 0 <batch/lot>

01 where applicable <GTIN>

R03 where applicable 20 Serial Length, in case ofUCN fixed length: 20

R48 0 <3 digit numeric, i.e.'000'-'999'>

R48 is "Serial extension".In order to use UCN serialnumbers, it must be setto a 3 digit numericalvalue.


6.6.4 Post-Production Serial Number CheckWith the PCPOOL algorithm the PLM enables a real time one-by-one check of (external) pre-printed serialnumbers against an ERP managed serial number pool. The production stops immediately if a serial couldnot be found or is already marked as used in the ERP pool.

Precondition• Pre- printed serial numbers (China) must be part of a valid/registered imported serial list• PLM checks all items one by one or at case level as part of the case aggregation process• • PLM is working in read only mode without serial number printer• Support for local and non-local cache mode• At start of work order PLM downloads the full global item repository into local cache• At finalization/upload of the work order all used items must be marked as invalid• •Max. repository pool size: 1.000.000 serial numbers per product

Implementation (test setup)• R01 Serial Number Algorithm definition for pre-print / read only check• PLM 4.10 or later with IPC Windows 7 embedded• Local cache download performance for max. pool size < 5min Setup:• Insert the list of China serial numbers (20 digits) into tbl_prodcodenumberslists with reference to R14

PROD CODE REF• Order definition with R01 SER ALGO = PCPOOL; R03 SER LENGTH = 20• Rank 1 camera reads with ReadOnly/Use Wildcards


6.7 AggregationAll actions concerning aggregation are recorded automatically into the database. Dependencies betweenaggregation units and serial numbers are recorded. Uniqueness and validity of serial numbers are checkedconstantly across all ranks and actions. This permanent control guarantees traceability of each product andoverview about the whole production line.

6.7.1 Functional Principle of AggregationAggregation is the classification and capture of the smallest units (e.g. folding boxes) to higher-rank units(e.g. bundles, cases and pallets). At each aggregation rank, unambiguous assignment of units to parent-child aggregation ranks is done.The identification of the units is done by printing on the unit itself or by printing on labels which are affixedto the unit. The following example shows the typical aggregation ranks. This example refers to the wholeaggregation chapter to describe the settings.

This chapter refers to the example thereinAt this chapter all settings refer to the following example with four aggregation ranks. If your lineis set up in another way you have to modify the settings accordingly.

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At the following table the terms for aggregation units are described for a line with 4 aggregation ranks.

Trade Unit Rank ExplanationItem 1 An item is the smallest unit at the aggregation process. This can be a

folding box, a blister or a bottle for example. It is usually aggregated to abundle or directly to a shipping case.

Bundle 2 A bundle consists of several items.

Case 3 A case is a carton box where either bundles or items directly are packedinto.

Pallet 4 A pallet contains several cases.

Unit 1/2/3/4 A unit is the term for any aggregation rank. The term unit is used for anitem (Rank1), bundle (Rank2), a shipping case (Rank3), or a pallet(Rank4).

The PLM software principally allows up to 8 aggregation ranks (rank1- rank8). Thus it is possible toaggregate an item seven times. The number of aggregation steps depends on the individual line.The aggregation steps can be executed by one of the four stations:• Data Matrix Station (DMS)• Advanced Bundle Station (ABS)


• Shipping Case Station (SCS)• Manual Aggregation Station (MAS)

Code ReadingAutomatic reading is done by the following devices:• Smart Camera (SMC) – Sequential reading of codes and OCV• High Resolution Camera (HRC) – Simultaneous or sequential reading of codes and OCV• Comparator (VGL) + Laser scanner – Sequential reading of codesManual reading of codes can also be carried out using a hand scanner.

Offset Rank and Child RankAt performing aggregation steps important settings are the ‘offset rank’ and the ‘child rank’. Their meaning islisted at the following table:

Name Explanation Example Setting of exampleOffset Rank The number of the rank

where the labels thathave to be scanned comefrom.

E.g. Items come fromrank1 and have to bebundled at rank2.

Offset rank setting atrank3 station is “rank1”

Child Rank The rank in which theitems that have to beaggregated wereaggregated beforescanning.

E.g. Items come fromrank1, have beenbundled at rank2 andhave to be aggregated toa case at rank3.

Child rank setting atrank3 station is “rank2”

6.7.2 Serialization / Aggregation PreconditionsTo perform Aggregation at the stations the following must be given:• Production is running via order• Aggregation settings have to be made at the PLM and possibly at the corresponding software interface

from camera and printer

6.7.3 Serialization with XMVThe XMV serializes the items by printing all needed information on their labels. Verification of serial numbersand labels is done by the SMC. Serial numbers are saved into the database with status: “verified”. The Itemsare then at rank1. Serialization at the XMV is performed automatically. Serialization is achieved by appro-priate settings at the PLM, the SMC software interface (See chapter [Reader Modes } Page 47]) and theprinter software interface. For examples of serialization/aggregation settings see chapter [AggregationExamples } Page 141].

6.7.4 Aggregation StatusThe aggregation status is the status in which a unit is actually in. In this chapter it is described in whichstatus a unit is in after an aggregation step.Aggregation (Verification, Validation) are usually done automatically by reading devices (scanners, handscanners, cameras, RFID readers).Deaggregation, Decommissioning and commissioning are usually done manually by hand scanners. Forrework purposes, all aggregation steps can also be executed manually by selecting the serial numbers atthe PLM and executing the corresponding function.For every unit there is a serial number needed. So if the terms: item, case, pallet, parent unit or child unitare mentioned, remember that the corresponding serial number and label are always meant, too.

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a) Creating a parent unit by bundling the needed count of childunits (content size) together. -> E.g.: Item to case: Creating acase by scanning the items. Case label is printed.

b) Adding one or more child units to a incomplete parent unit. -> E.g.: Adding a case to a pallet.

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Deaggregation Removing a child unit from an aggregated parent unit. Thechild unit can be aggregated again. E.g.: Taking a case (childunit) out of a pallet (parent unit).


Decommission When decommissioning a unit, the unit itself and all associatedchild units are decommissioned. Validated status is set to “0”.When a unit is decommissioned, this means the serial numberstays verified at the database but blocked and it cannot be useduntil it is commissioned again. -> E.g.: There is an aggre-gation; item in bundle in case in pallet. It is subsequently foundthat for some items of the case the wrong folding boxes havebeen used. So the whole pallet is decommissioned and wrongitems can be separated later.

Printed=1Verified=1validated=0commissioned=0aggregated=0/1

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Printed=1Verified=1validated=1commissioned=1aggregated=0/1

Destroy Destroy refers to an aggregated unit (items cannot bedestroyed).When destroying a unit, this means the last aggre-gation is reversed (deeper aggregation ranks remain). The labelhas to be discarded and serial number is decommissioned.


6.7.5 Aggregation with ABSThe ABS aggregates (child) items to (parent) bundles. A HRC sends the (child) serial numbers to the PLMwhich ads it to the bundle. A printer prints a label for the bundle. The label is then checked by a scannerand the bundle serial number is saved into the database with status: “verified”.


Aggregation at the ABS is done by performing the following steps:

Step Description Explanation1 At the ABS monitor switch from PLM to

HRC AI-CORE using the switch button.Switch button to use the HRC AI-COREInterface

2 Place bundle (not yet aggregated) on theconveyer belt.

Labels facing the camera.

3 Wait until aggregation is done. Scanning, printing, labeling and checkingof the label are done automatically.

The different aggregation possibilities like changing the count of items at a bundle are achieved by appro-priate settings at the PLM and at the corresponding software interfaces of cameras and printers. Forexamples of aggregation settings see chapter [Aggregation Examples } Page 141]. Manual aggregationactions are described in chapter [Manual Aggregation Actions } Page 147].

Number of ColumnsThe HRC at the ABS takes a photo of every column of items in a bundle and the HRC AI-CORE merges theseto one picture. At the following example the bundle has four columns, so four photos are taken.

Bundle Dimensions

To calculate the time points when the photos have to be taken, the ABS needs the measures of the bundlesand the measures of the items as well as the number of columns. The number of columns has to be enteredunder the PLC system settings and there at the parameter ‘Number of Columns’.

6.7.6 Aggregation with SCSThe SCS aggregates (child) items or bundles to (parent) cases. A manually triggered HRC sends the (child)serial numbers to the PLM which ads it to the case. A printer prints a label for the case. The label is thenchecked by a hand scanner and the case serial number is saved into the database with status: “verified”.Aggregation at the SCS is done by performing the following steps:

Step Description Explanation1 At the SCS monitor switch from PLM to

HRC AI-COREsoftware using the switchbutton.

Switch button to use the HRC AI-COREInterface

2 Place units equal to the number of itemsof a shipping case into the shipping caseon the SCS table.

Place shipping case centered at thecamera screen.


3 Press foot pedal to take a picture of thefolding boxes.

An image is captured; Green boxes areplace around data matrix code; a bluelight is displayed confirming the aggre-gation; a case label is printed automat-ically from the printer

4 Verify the case label barcode by scanningit with the SCS hand scanner.

The unit is verified at the database.

The different aggregation possibilities are achieved by appropriate settings at the PLM and at the corre-sponding software interfaces of cameras and printers. Examples for aggregation settings see chapter[Aggregation Examples } ]. Manual aggregation actions are described in chapter [ManualAggregation Actions } Page 147].

6.7.7 Aggregation with MASThe MAS aggregates (child) cases, bundles or items to (parent) pallets. A hand scanner sends the (child)serial numbers to the PLM which ads it to the pallet. A printer prints a label for the pallet. The label is thenchecked by a hand scanner and the pallet serial number is saved into the database with status: “verified”.Aggregation at the MAS is done by performing the following steps:

Step Description Explanation1 At the MAS monitor switch from PLM to

HRC AI-CORE using the switch button.Switch button to use the HRC AI-COREInterface

2 Use case hand scanner and scan thelabels of the cases you want toaggregate.

After scanning the number of cases equalto the predefined content size (AI37), thelabel for the pallet will be printed automat-ically.

3 Use pallet hand scanner and scan thelabel of the pallet to verify it.

The pallet label is verified.

The different aggregation possibilities are achieved by appropriate settings at the PLM and at the corre-sponding software interfaces of cameras and printers. Examples for aggregation settings you find at chapter[Aggregation Examples } Page 141]. Manual aggregation actions are described in chapter [ManualAggregation Actions } Page 147].

6.7.8 Aggregation ExamplesIn this chapter the most common examples of aggregation are described. All settings given here refer to theexample with four aggregation ranks. If your line is set up in another way you have to modify the settingsaccordingly.All aggregation stations can aggregate the previous unit by scanning the labels from the previous unit or byscanning the labels from lower units. This means; for example if you have aggregated three ranks (item,bundle, case) it is possible to aggregate the case (rank3) to the pallet (rank4) by scanning the labels of thecase or by scanning the label of the bundle or by scanning the labels of the items.

General Settings:For all examples the following settings (edit at System Settings > Edit Device Settings) are thesame:• The serialization printer (printer of the DMS) is set to Printer Mode: BUFFERED_PRINTER• The serialization reader (SMC of the DMS) is set to Reader Mode: PRINT_INSPECTION• The aggregation printers (printer of ABS, SCS, MAS) are set to Printer Mode: AGGREGATE_PRINTER• The aggregation readers (reader of ABS, SCS, MAS) are set to Reader Mode: AGGREGATE_READER• Global Scanners are set to Reader Mode: PRINT_INSPECTION• Aggregation Scanners are set to Reader Mode: AGGREGATE_READER• When using SSCC numbers for incomplete units see chapter [Handling Incomplete Units } Page 149]


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At all aggregation stations (ABS, SCS and MAS) the labels of the units aggregated before are read. This isthe most frequently used procedure.

For this example you have to make the following settings:

Station Where to edit Settings ExplanationDMS At start of the production or at

the order or at the productEnter agg. GTIN for rank2 One GTIN for each rank

At the line format Enter item dimensions

- Offset rank= -

Child rank= -

ABS At start of the production or atthe order or at the product

Enter agg. GTIN for rank2 One GTIN for each rank

At the product and at the PLC Enter item and bundledimensions

Production > Edit Line Format> Devices (HRC, laserscanner)

Offset rank=1 Before scanning is done, thelabels that have to be scannedare aggregated at = rank1(DMS)

Child rank=1 The labels that have to bescanned come from = rank1(DMS)

See chapter [Aggregation withABS } Page 139]

Number of layers As high as count of items inturn


SCS At start of the production or atthe order or at the product


At the product and at the PLC Enter case dimensions

Production > Edit Line Format> Devices (HRC, handscanner)

Offset Rank=2 Before scanning is done, thelabels that have to be scannedare aggregated at = rank2(ABS)

Child Rank=2 The labels that have to bescanned come from = rank2(ABS)

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Offset Rank=3 Before scanning is done, thelabels that have to be scannedare aggregated at = rank3(SCS)

Child Rank=3 The labels that have to bescanned come from = rank3(SCS)

6.7.8.2 Item - Bundle - Case (by Reading Item Label) - Pallet

Here it is described how to aggregate items to bundles to case (by reading the codes of the items) to pallet.Performing this aggregation leads to the same result as scanning the bundle labels; the bundles areaggregated to the case. See the following figure:

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At the SCS (rank3) the item labels from the DMS (Rank1) are read instead of the bundle labels from the ABS(rank2). This can be useful if it is not possible to capture the bundle labels when the bundles are packedinto the case.For this example you have to make the following settings:

Station Where to edit Settings Explanation


DMS At start of the production or atthe order or at the product


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At the product and at the PLC Enter item and bundledimensions


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Child rank=1 The labels that have to bescanned come from = rank1(DMS)

See chapter [Aggregation withABS } Page 139]

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Production > Edit Line Format> Devices (HRC, handscanner)


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6.7.8.3 Item - Case - Pallet

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6.7.8.4 Item - Pallet

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6.7.9 Manual Aggregation ActionsAt the PLM you can perform the following manual aggregations. When performing manual aggregationactions the production must be running. Aggregation and deaggregation are fully traceable by storingdependencies of parent and child unit GTINs and serial numbers into the database.

Finish manual aggregation before closing an orderDo not finish an order before performing the manual aggregation. Production must be runningwhen performing manual aggregation. Otherwise incomplete units being at the cache have tobe discarded.

6.7.9.1 Destroying Parent Label (Reversing Aggregation)

It is possible to reverse the aggregation of a unit (pallet / case / bundle). In order to do this you have to“destroy” the unit label. The unit label is no longer useable and should be discarded. The child units/Itemsare thereby released and are assigned to the lower rank again.To destroy a parent label, proceed as follows:Press Home > Global hand scanner > show hierarchy > (Scan product with global hand scanner) >destroy (See the following figure)

Home > Global hand scanner > show hierarchy > (Scan product with global hand scanner)

6.7.9.2 Deleting Parent/Child Relation (deaggregate)

To delete the relation between a child unit and a parent unit (when deleting a case from a pallet or abundle from a case or an item from a bundle) you have to deaggregate the child rank. Then the selectedchild unit is released (orphaned) and can be aggregated again. If a new parent label with GTIN / serialnumber is printed immediately or not, depends on the system settings of the PLM. To deaggregate a rankproceeds as follows:Press Home > (Select Global hand scanner) > Show hierarchy > (Scan unit orselect unit within the hierarchy tree) > Deaggregate

The unit gets orphaned but stays valid in the database.

6.7.9.3 Suspending an Order

To suspend an order to continue it later proceeds as follows:


Press Production > suspend.

Production and batch are then suspended and can be continued. The order will stay suspended, even aftershutdown and restart of the system you can continue the order.

Note: If you want to produce another order between suspend and continue of the order, you need aconnection to the global database. If you only have connection to the local database (cache mode) it is notpossible to produce another order in between.

6.7.9.4 Finishing an Order Before it is completed

To complete an order before the maximum number of items is reached proceed as follows:Press Production > finish. Confirm with Yes.

The batch is then finished.

6.7.9.5 Commissioning and Decommissioning a Unit

It is possible to commission or decommission a unit (item, bundle, case or pallet). When decommis-sioning, the serial number(s) will still be stored at the database but tagged as “invalid” and no longerusable. When decommissioning a parent rank the child ranks are also decommissioned but the relationbetween the units still exists.To decommission a unit, proceed as follows:Press Home > Global hand scanner > show Hierarchy > (Scan unit with global handscanner) > decommission

To commission a unit, proceed as follows:Press Home > Global hand scanner > show Hierarchy > (Scan unit with global handscanner) > commission (See the following figure)


6.7.9.6 Closing an Incomplete Unit (partial case)

It is possible to complete a unit before max number of items is reached. To close a case during productionis running, press Home > global hand scanner > show aggregation > (choose rank) >Close. The unit is then closed.

It is possible to create a partial case with an SCS:1. Press the foot pedal to take a picture of the case with the (incomplete) folding boxes.2. Press the button Case Complete.

3. Confirm error message "xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" with the button Confirm.

4. Close the case with xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

6.7.9.7 Viewing Aggregation Rank of a Unit

To view the aggregation rank of a unit (item, bundle, case or pallet) proceed as follows:


Press home > Global hand scanner > show hierarchy > (scan with global handscanner). (See following figure)


The rank is then displayed.

6.7.9.8 Re-printing a Label with same SN or Different SN

You can re-print labels of the current batch for a bundle, a case or a pallet - with a different serial number or- with same serial number. How your re-print works has to be determined at the system settings. Go toSystem Settings > Edit System Settings and change the parameter ‘Reprint new serial’.

To re-print a label, proceed as follows:Press Home > global hand scanner > show hierarchy > (scan or select product) >print label (See following figure)


6.7.9.9 Handling Incomplete Units

The handling of incomplete units depends on the printer settings. There are three possibilities to produce:

Kind of Code Explanationa Only GTINs, only complete units When producing only with GTINs all

incomplete units being at the cache arediscarded.


b GTIN for complete units, SSCC forincomplete units

When producing with GTINs and SSCC allincomplete units being at the cache getan SSCC number. Incomplete units haveto be scanned to verify their aggregationand afterwards they have to be ‘closed’.

c Only SSCCs for complete and incompleteunits

When producing only with SSCC allincomplete units being at the cache getan SSCC number. Incomplete units haveto be scanned to verify their aggregationand afterwards they have to be ‘closed’.

If a GTIN, a SSCC or both is printed, this can be defined at each rank individually. This has to be set in theprinter settings at the line format. The needed AIs are:• GTIN: 01-21• GTIN+SSCC: 01-21-00• SSCC: 00At the field ‘DMX’ select ##DMX enter the AIs as follows:

Kind of Code AIsOnly GTINs, only complete units 01-21

GTIN for complete units, SSCC for incomplete units 01-21-00

Only SSCCs for complete and incomplete units 00

Part without square brackets defines the valuesprinted on DMX for complete units. Part in squarebrackets defines the content for incomplete units.

01-21-17-10[00-02-17-37]

See also chapter [Special Barcode Configuration in the Label } Page 107].

6.7.9.10 Run Testorder with Imported GTIN

Prerequisite: The parameter "ES01 (ERP SN Ranges)" has to be activated under system settings >edit system settings.

1. Add GTIN Number for Rank1, 2 and 3.2. Create a new Order (see chapter [Adding a New Order } Page 119])3. Assign GTIN and Company Prefix to the order. Add a field for GTIN at the Order Details Dialog. (seechapter [Adding Order Details } Page 121])Use Values:• Rank 0: (Global) add R05 (Company prefix) with value “Text”• Rank 1: (Item) add 01(GTIN) with GTIN for rank1, created in step 1)• Rank 2: (Bundle) add 01(GTIN) with GTIN for rank2, created in step 1)• Rank 3: (Case) add 01(GTIN) with GTIN for rank3, created in step 1)4. Import GTIN ranges for all GTINs created in step one.5. Run test order (see chapter [Starting Production via Order > Test Run } Page 129])Use Values:• Order: Use order (created in step 2).• Serial number Generator: SGTINGenerator6. Set Order State to ‘3 FINISHED’ (see chapter [Start/Stop Production } Page 127])7. Export Order, Go to Management > Order Management > Order Export. Select order (created in step 2)and click Export.

6.7.10 Manual Aggregation by Scanning a BarcodeManual aggregation actions can be performed faster by scanning a barcode that leads to the correspondingmenu.

6.7.10.1 Creating a Barcode Command

It is possible to create a barcode individually via the website mentioned below.


1. Go to http://www.morovia.com/free-online-barcode-generator/

2. Select “GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128)” within the field “Barcode Format”.3. Enter desired code of the following list (Example: “(99)&9000” for “Show information”) within the field“Data to Encode”.4. Select desired x-dimension, bar height, rotation and if human readable text should be displayed.5. Select “Submit”.

6.7.10.2 List of Commands

The GS1 list of commands for barcodes contains a code for each data to encode in accordance with theGS1 Standard. Use a code to create barcode with the corresponding function.

Code GS1-128 Command Rank(99)&0000 Unknown 0

(99)&0001 Automode 0

(99)&0100 Add Unit 0

(99)&0111 Commission 0

(99)&0200 Add external 0

(99)&0400 Destroy 0

(99)&0500 Reprint Label 0

(99)&0900 Close Exist 0

(99)&0910 Verify Unit 0

(99)&0950 Deaggregate 0

(99)&0999 Decommission 0

(99)&9000 Show Information 0

(99)&9001 Show Aggregation 0

(99)&9002 Show Hierarchy 0

(99)&2000 Create Rank 2 2

(99)&2010 Open Exist Rank 2 2

(99)&2020 Open Child Rank 2 2

(99)&2100 Add Unit To Rank 2 2


http://www.morovia.com/free-online-barcode-generator/

Code GS1-128 Command Rank(99)&2200 Add Ext To Rank 2 2

(99)&2900 Close Rank 2 2

(99)&2910 Close Exist Rank 2 2

(99)&2940 Remove Cache Rank 2 2

(99)&2950 Deaggregate Rank 2 2

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Show Information Decommission

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6.8 Troubleshooting

6.8.1 Treating Products after an InterruptionWhen an error makes a product unusable e.g. squeezed packaging, proceed as follows:

Serialized products: Check all printed products you wish to discard with a hand scanner. Serializedproducts have to be "decommissioned" (see chapter [Commissioning and Decommissioning aUnit } Page 148]).

Unprinted products: When a product is not yet printed you can discard it without scanning it.


Not scanned products: If a product is printed but not scanned you can discard it without scanning it.

6.8.2 Avoiding Waste of Items after an InterruptionAt the serialization process, the PLM sends a serial number to the printer. The printer prints the serialnumber and the PLM sends the same serial number to the reader (camera, RFID reader,…) which validatesit. The sequence of printed serial numbers has to be consistent with the sequence of read serial numbers. Ifthe production is interrupted and the conveyer has been stopped, there are always some items betweenprinter and reader which have to be discarded because their serial numbers were deleted from the PLMcache, so they will not be sent to the camera for validation after restart.The “use wildcard” function allows continuing the production after interruption without having to discard theleft items. This is done by checking only the attendance of a serial number without validating it. Validationis then done by the PLM.

6.8.2.1 Use Wildcards globally for all Line Formats

'useWildcards' is only for serialized productsThe ‘useWildcards’ feature is only applicable for serialized products. This feature is notapplicable for standard print verification or aggregation verification.

If you wish to use the wildcard feature generally for all line formats of a line, activate the ‘useWildcards’function at the system settings of the reader. See figure below:

System Settings > Edit device settings > (Select Reader) > Set checkmark at “use Wildcards”, press Save

Thus, whenever the reader is activated it will use wildcards for the serial number. The length for the serialnumber has to be defined in the order or in the product at the Application Identifier ‘R03, SER LENGTH’.


6.8.2.2 Use Wildcards Line Format Specific

If you wish to use the wildcard feature only for an individual line format, not for all line formats, you have toenter asterisks (*) as wildcards into the field for serial numbers at the line format. Put these asterisks intothe serial number field instead of the serial number. Go to the following screen:

Production > Add/Edit line format > (Select line format) > Devices > (select reader) > (set checkmark at the ‘Activated’field) > (Select empty field at DM0)

Select the empty entry (first entry) at the first column next to the field for the serial number (in the example‘DMO’). At the second column, enter asterisks for the serial number as wildcards:

Production > Add/Edit line format > (Select line format) > Devices > (Select empty field) > Enter asterisks

Enter as many asterisks as long the serial number is. E.g. for an 8-digit serial number enter 8 asterisks.Press Save to save the settings.When producing with this line format, only the attendance of a number with the right length (In the example8 digits) is checked by the camera.

Wildcard for SN in Code with several AIsIf there is a code containing several AIs, including the serial number; for the serial number wildcards can beused. Code fields are the fields with a double hash (#) in front of it:(##) DMX(##BC) BARCODE 128(##HR) HUMAN READABLE(##RF) RFID EPC


Example:

AIs to check at the DMX Code Input into the DM0field

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GTIN (01); SERIAL (21); USE BY OREXPIRY (17); BATCH/LOT (10)

01-21(********)-17-10

Eight Asterisks behind the AI21 means theserial number is eight characters long.

In the example above, the fields 01; 17 and 10 are checked. The serial number (21) can be variable but ischecked to be 8-digit.

6.8.3 HRC Offset is too largeIndication / Error Message: The screen at the HRC AI-CORE software from ABS looks as shown below.

Description:The bundle image at the ABS is made by a HRC which takes multiple photos in sequence that are puttogether by the camera software. If the offset is too large the photo at the screen will look something like thefollowing:

Offset is too large

At the screen the first photo is displayed at the left and the second photo is displayed at the right. Thebundles move from the right to the left (point of view of the camera). At the left (first photo) the first twoitems are cut and the code of the second two items is captured. At the right (second photo) the second twoitems are cut.

Solution:Both items have to be centered at the screen. Decrease offset of the HRC.

Action: Press Production > Add/Edit Line Format > ABS PLC


Estimate offset (in mm) on basis of the screen photo. Subtract offset from the actual value at the ‘offset’ fieldand enter lower value. Start production and test the new offset. If necessary, repeat these steps till items areat the screen.

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6.8.4 Printer Offset is too Large / SmallIndication / Error Message: Label is protruding from the bundle.

Description:The printer of the ABS applies the label on the bundle. If the offset is too small, the label is tagged to earlyon the bundle; if it is too large the label is tagged too late on the bundle.

Solution:The label has to be centered at the bundle.

Action: Press Production > Add/Edit Line Format > Choose line format > Devices > (SelectABS PLC)

Estimate offset (in mm). Subtract offset from the actual value at the ‘offset’ field and enter new value. Startproduction and test the new offset. If necessary, repeat these steps till bundles are centered at the screen.

6.8.5 Ejector Offset is too Large / SmallIndication / Error Message: Ejection of erroneous bundle is triggered too early / too late.

Description:Bundles with erroneous labels are ejected automatically by the ejector. If the ejector is triggered too early /too late the ejection can fail.

Solution:The ejector offset has to be adjusted to the right value.

Action: Press System settings > edit device settings > ABS PLC > Teach

Estimate offset (in mm). Subtract offset from the actual value at the field ‘Offset Eject’ and enter new value.Start production and test the new offset. If necessary, repeat these steps till ejection works properly.

6.8.6 Scanner Offset is too Large / SmallIndication / Error Message: Camera and printer offset are adjusted correctly but the bundle is ejected after reading. At the ABS scannerthe LED lights red instead of green.


Description:If the scanner offset is too large, scanning of the label is performed to late; if it is too small, scanning of thelabel is performed to early. The label will not be captured and ejected.

Solution:The scanner offset has to be adjusted to the right value.

Action: Press Production > Add/Edit Line Format > ABS PLC

Estimate offset (in mm). Subtract/add offset from/to the actual value at the ‘offset’ field and enter lower/higher value. Start production and test the new offset. If necessary, repeat this procedure till scanning isdone correctly, the LED lights green, the bundle is not ejected.

6.8.7 “Processing Timeout” at the HRC AI-CORE (SCS)Indication / Error Message:After taking an image with the HRC at the SCS an error message is displayed: “Processing Timeout”. See thefollowing figure:

Error Message: "Processing timeout"

Description: Camera needs more time to analyze the image than timeout is set to. Factors are:• Sequence of analysis of the image• Timeout value• Size of analyzed frame

Solution / Action:Position case at the lower right of the analyzed frame• Option: The HRC software starts analyzing the image at the lower right and ends analyzing at the upper

left. Positioning the case at the lower right can accelerate the reading. See the following figure:


Positioning items at the lower right

• Result: Relevant areas are analyzed earlier, timeout is not reached.• Action: Position the case at the lower right of the analyzed frame.• Note: This refers to the analyzed area of the screen image this may be only a part of the whole screen if

the frame is set this way. Refer to the HRC software manual (“Select part Image” function).

Change size of the analyzed frame• Option: Change size of the analyzed frame if the current area is larger than the needed area.• Result: Camera software needs less to analyze, timeout is not reached.• Action: Position the items at a suitable position and set frame at the HRC software. Switch to the HRC

software interface and press Camera menu -> Log on > Stop> Tolerances > camerasettings > Select Image part (set window around the case position) Also refer tothe HRC software manual (“Select part Image” function).

Set frame of the analyzed area


When taking a new picture the screen will show only the analyzed area and looks as follows:

Frame of the analyzed area

Change timeout• Option: Change timeout to a higher value if production speed allows this.• Result: Analyzing time is below timeout, timeout is not reached.• Action: Refer to the HRC software manual.

6.9 Device Options during ProductionDuring Production the Home screen (press Home) provides an overview of the available devices as visualpresentation of the shift register (see below). From this screen you get to the device settings menus. For thispress the corresponding bars. The screens of the devices and their usage are described in the followingchapters. The following figure shows the Home screen:

Home (while production is running)

Pos. Name Function1 Device Status Bars The main menu of the PCE Line Manager always remains

visible. All operating elements available are displayed in orderto be able to change between the program functions(depending on the authorization level of the user

2 Counters (Good/Bad/Overall) counters of the devices attached


Refer to the operating instructions of each deviceFor the complete functional range of the individual devices please refer to the respectiveoperating instructions.

6.9.1 Smart CameraClass name: PCE_SMCThe PCE image processing system is operated using simple menu navigation on the display and with theintegrated touch screen. The areas to be inspected are marked and verified using the window technique;operating instructions are displayed for the single products. The fields defined in the camera are used in theline format.

Getting to the main menuWhen the system is switched on, the production run – the actual evaluation mode is started. Toget to the main menu of the camera, select the camera, press MENU and quit the productionrun.

From the camera main menu you can edit all smart camera settings (See Smart Camera operatingmanual).

Home > Smart Camera

For setting the control windows (OCV, OCR, Code, etc.) see chapter [Smart Camera } Page 51].

6.9.2 Check of Serial NumberReading numbers and checking is done by the camera. Every individual serial number is checked againstthe pattern by the camera. If a serial number does not fit to those commissioned in the system, an errormessage is send to the PLM.


6.9.3 High Resolution CameraThis screen shows the results of the HRC AI-CORE and is for display purposes only.

Home > HRC (during production)

If you would like to use the HRC, press HRC in the main menu.

Note:Switch from PLM to HRC AI-CORE using the switch button.

6.9.4 Hand Scanner

Home > hand scanner (during production)

Class name: Honeywell_ScannerWith the buttons at the upper part of the screen you can call up the corresponding functions as describedbelow.This table gives an overview of the functions:

Name FunctionShow information View the code read by the hand scanner

Show hierarchy View the classification of the read codes from the current job in a tree view

Show aggregation View the already carried out aggregation within the current aggregationstep


6.9.4.1 Show Information

Press Show information in order to show the code read by the hand scanner.

Figure: Home > hand scanner > Show information (during production)

6.9.4.2 Show Hierarchy

Press Show hierarchy at the Hand scanner navigator screen and scan a product to show theclassification of the read codes of the current job in a tree view.

Figure: Home > hand scanner > Show hierarchy (during production)

You can call up any job name from the database by pressing enter order name and entering the ordername. You can also scan a data matrix code by hand scanner to get information about its hierarchy. PressClear to reset the display.

Legend of the verification statusThe verification status of the order is shown in the status box. The color of the text does not reflect the actualstatus.The color of the frame and the fill of the status box in front of each order number may vary:• Units with parents

The frame defines the verification status of the parent unit. The fill defines the verification status of theselected unit.

• Units without parentsFrame and fill define the verification status of the selected unit.

The following legend describes the different colors of the verification status:

Color DescriptionGreen Serial number is commissioned


Color DescriptionWhite Valid serial number

White frame: Item without parent (rank 1) inaggregated order. Status is defined by inner color

Yellow Serial number not verified by the camera

Red Serial number derecognized by the hand scanner

Blue Only as frame color. A QA sample is withdrawn.

Inner triangle The target quantity defined in the order is exceeded.This is only possible when you use manual aggre-gation. Warnings are displayed.

The height of the fill in the status box indicates the filling of the case:

Filling DescriptionFrame without fill The case is empty.

Frame half filled The case is partly filled.

Frame completely filled The case is full.

6.9.4.3 Show Aggregation

Press the show aggregation in order to show the already carried out aggregation within the currentaggregation step.

Figure: Home > hand scanner > Show aggregation (during production)

Press reset to set back the display and then from this point in time, newly aggregated serial numbers aredisplayed.

6.9.4.4 Debug Console

The debug surface enables analysis of read-in codes. The debug console button is only visible if undersystem settings at the parameter ‘debugMode’ a checkmark is set.


6.9.5 Wolke Printer Menu during ProductionThe Printer menu of the Wolke printer provides the following options:

Home > Wolke Printer (during production)

Class name: Wolke_M600Service keys:• Machine settings• Ink settings• In Process Control• Label display

6.9.5.1 Machine Settings

Here you get Information about the settings of the Wolke printer.

Figure: Home > Wolke Printer > Machine Settings (during production)


6.9.5.2 Ink Level Settings

This Menu displays the printer settings (Wolke Printer). Settings can be configured. This screen displays theink levels of the print heads. The ink level display can be set back to 100% with Reset Ink Levelswhen the cartridge is changed.

Figure: Home > Wolke Printer > Ink Level Settings (during production)

6.9.5.3 Cleaning Wolke-Cartridges

It is possible to clean the cartridges of the Wolke printer without clearance of machinery. Proceed asfollows:During production is running press Production > Suspend. Remove, clean and insert the cartridge(see: Wolke printer operating manual). After cleaning you can start production again.

6.9.5.4 Show in Process Control

During production the discharge mechanism of the Wolke printer can be tested at this menu.

Home > Wolke Printer > Show in Process Control (during production)

At this screen you have the following options:• Load IPC: Desired printout manipulation (e.g. print „B” rather than „8”) is possible.• Trigger IPC: With a folding box, the printout remains empty.


6.9.5.5 Label Preview

The label of the selected printer format is displayed. Fields surrounded by green are variable, grey fields arefields not used.

Home > Wolke Printer > Show Label Preview (during production)

6.9.6 Domino Printer MenuThe domino printer menu while production is running looks as follows:

Home > Domino Printer (during production)

At this menu you have the following options:• Start SIM: Start printer simulation software.• Browse: Select path where the software for the APS printer simulation software can be found.• Refresh directory: Refreshes the displayed directory.• Send selected file: Send selected file to printer.• Send all files: Send all files to printer.• Get selected file: Send selected file from printer to IPC.• Get all files: Send all files from printer to IPC.• Reset ink level: Reset counter for the ink level after change of ink cartridge.

6.9.7 Camera Menu during ProductionThe camera menu during production shows the reading result of the last read item. Press Home > Cameramenu > batch records > show pictures. At this screen you can see the pictures of the SmartCamera, which have led to an error.


Camera good reading:

Home > Camera menu > batch records > show pictures (during production) - good

Camera bad reading:

Home > Camera menu > batch records > show pictures (during production) - bad

If a reading error occurs, this is optically displayed at the Show error images screen by a red frame.The red frame marks the codes / numbers / characters which were detected as false. At the upper left of thered frame you see what type of error it is, e.g. OCV0, OCV1.

Error Message after consecutive errorIf the same error occurs consecutively (depending on system settings, consecutive error), anerror message will be displayed to confirm.


6.9.8 PLCDuring production PLC menu provides the information as in the following screen:

Home > PLC (during production)

Class name: Siemens SPS IP / SPS PPI. Only the counters are displayed.

6.10 Communication with PCE Site ManagerPLM and PSM commonly write and use the same database. These data are permanently updated by bothsystems.

PLM and PSM use common DatabaseUpload of new aggregation to PCE Site Manager (PSM) happens automatically by storing datato the database and needs no manual action.

No reprocessing after upload to databaseWhen data is already sent to the ERP System by PSM (aggregation flagged), it is not possibleto reprocess.

It is possible to apply format settings to the PLM that were pre-configured in the PSM. For this refer to thePSM operating manual.

6.11 AlarmsIf an alarm occurs at the system or its components, it is shown on the status bar at the bottom of thescreen. For information about the alarms and further actions see the Alarm List delivered with the technicaldocumentation.


7 Quick ReferenceThis chapter contains step-by-step instructions for serialization and aggregation with PLM on a productionline.

7.1 Installation and Setup

7.1.1 Set up an OrderPrerequisites: Driver software has been previously installed

Feature Background: To set up an Order on a PLM system

1. Login2. Press Production and then Add/Edit order.

3. Press Add; Enter a name and select a line format; Press Save.

4. Press Details; Enter values for order (see chapter [Order Management } Page 118]); Press VerifyData; If verification was completed successfully, confirm with OK.

5. Pres 2 x Back; Press Start Production via order.

7.1.2 Set up a ProductPrerequisites:Driver software has been previously installed

Feature Background:To set up an order on a PLM system

1. Switch from overview to production mode

2. Switch from production mode to Add/edit product


3. Add/edit product menu:

4. Place cursor in Product line

5. Enter Product name and -description


6. Menu for newly added product

7. Add new product field for new product8. Select GTIN-product field9. Assign Rank 1

10. Define value for GTIN variable


11. Add further Product filed for new product12. Once again, select GTIN Product field13. Assign Rank 3

14. Define value for GTIN variable

Product setup is finished.

7.1.3 Installation of a New PLMPrerequisites: Driver software has been previously installed

Feature Background: To set up a new PLM and keep the previous one

7.1.3.1 Installing a New PLM and Keep the Previous One

1. Login as sysadmin to the PLM2. Use ‘log off’ ‘exit to OS’ to leave the PLM and access Windows3. Go to the folder ‘C:/PCE/Pilot/ ‘ rename the folder ‘Pilot’ to ‘Pilot_old’4. Create a new Folder named Pilot in the PCE folder

Problems that can occurWith step 4): no Windows Taskbar or Desktop as usual

Solution: plug in a keyboard and press ‘ctrl’ ‘alt’ ‘delete’ to start the Taskmanager

With step 3): Path not found

Solution: Right click on the PLM-icon on the Desktop to display the properties. There you can find the path.


7.2 Manual Operations

7.2.1 Handle Items at Power Failure or E-StopPrerequisites: Driver software has been previously installed

Feature Background: To handle items after a power failure or an emergency stop

After an emergency stop or power failure, all items within the XS2MV have to be picked up and checked1. Go to the menu Home > Hand scanner (global) > Show information

2. Scan the item and check the status “valid”3. Status valid = 0: Throw away/rework the item.Status valid = 1: Press “decommission” and check, if the status valid changes to 0. Throw away/rework theitem.

7.2.2 Reprint a Case or Pallet Label1 Go to Home > <Global Scanner> >Show hierarchy.

2 Scan case or pallet label or select label to be reprinted within the hierarchy tree.

3 Press Print Label. The printed serial number can be the same or a different serial number, depending onthe system setting 'RA01 Reprint new serial'.

4 Confirm with Yes.

5 Verify the label with the (global, case, or pallet, respectively) hand scanner.

7.2.3 Continue Suspended Order1. Press Production > Start Production via order

2. Press the suspended order (order color is orange)3. Press Next > Start Production

7.2.4 Suspend an Order1. Press Production > Suspend to suspend an order. The order data stays active, even if the system isswitched off. The order color gets orange within the order list.2. Press Continue to continue the order.

7.2.5 View Hierarchy1) Press Home > Hand scanner Global.

2) Press Show hierarchy

3) Scan label. Hierarchy is shown


7.2.6 Aggregate an Item to a closed Partial Case1. Press Home > Hand scanner Global > Show Hierarchy

2. Scan a valid and orphaned item3. Press Aggregate

4. Enter SSCC of the partial case or scan case label5. Confirm with OK

6. If content count is reached (case is complete), a label is printed automatically. OR If content count is notreached (case is incomplete) continue with Partial case or pallet aggregation to close theincomplete bundle.

7.2.7 Aggregate a case to a closed partial pallet1. Press Home > ‘Hand scanner Global’ > Show Hierarchy

2. Scan case3. Press Aggregate

4. Enter SSCC of the partial pallet or scan pallet label5. Confirm with OK

7.2.8 Aggregate pallet to Shipment1) A shipment is rank 52) Quantity of pallets for shipment has to be high enough to ensure each shipment has to be closedmanually. This means the content count (AI 37) must be higher than the possible number of pallets at theshipment to ensure a SSCC label is printed.

7.2.9 Aggregate Item to Case at MAS1. Select Home > ‘Hand scanner Global’ > Show aggregation.2. Select Case (Rank3) and Aggregate.3. Scan items.4. Select Aggregate.5. Select Close.6. Select Print new LabelThe screen looks as follows:7. Enter content size of new case and press Enter at the keyboard.8. A case label will be printed.9. Verify label with hand scanner.10. Close the case and apply the label to the case.


8 System Settings

8.1 Defining Database ConnectionSwitching between external and internal database is done by appropriate entries in the registry. To adapt thescripts to the client’s requirements, the PLM registry scripts must be adapted using an editor such asNotepad.A loss of the external database connection directly leads to a production stop.The registry scripts save the data connection data in the Windows registry.

Example for the Microsoft SQL in Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Prefs\de\pharmacontrol\tnt]"db/Driver/Class/Name"="com.microsoft.sqlserver.jdbc./S/Q/L/Server/Driver""db/Connect/U/R/L"="jdbc:sqlserver:\\\\192.168.115.120:1433;/Database/Name=PCEPILOT_V1_7""db/Username"="sa""db/Password"="""line/Name"="local"

8.2 Switching between LinesIf you want to change a production to another line you can easily do that via the switch line function.Select System Settings > Switch Line (see chapter [The System Settings OverviewScreen } Page 28]). The 'Switch Line screen' appears.Select the desired line and press Switch line. The line is then selected. The currently selected line isshown at the 'Line ident' field at the upper right of the screen.

8.2.1 Changing global System SettingsIf you would like to change the global system settings, select ‘DEFAULT’ from the list, press Switch line.Then go to the system settings and change the values. After changing the values at the system settings goback to switch line and select the previous line.

8.3 Second Signature ConfigurationSecond Signature is a security feature which allows defining actions and/or messages that have to beconfirmed by a second user (four-eye principle). To use this feature some configuration settings have to beset up. A list of the second signature settings can be imported and exported. To set the second signaturefeature you need the following user rights:• maySeeButtonSysConfig• mayEditSysSettings• maySeeSecSigConfig

PreconditionsAt the user management groups have defined levels. Only users, who are group members and who havea defined password can participate in the second signature process.The second signature can be given only by a user which is registered at the PLM database and is notlocked.Additional rules for second signature privilege:• The level a user belongs to is also his authorization level• Valid group level values are 1….10. Level 10 is the highest level.• The group level of the signing user has to be higher than the group level of the user that is to be signed.• If a user belongs to more than one group, the authority of the higher group is valid.• Members of the highest group level (Level10) can sign each other.• Users not related to any group get level 0 and cannot participate in second signature.• Users related to more than one group get the highest level among the levels of the groups


8.3.1 Activating Second SignatureIn this chapter it is described how to activate and assign the ‘second signature’ feature.To activate the second signature feature, perform the following steps:

Step Description Explanation1 Press System Settings > Edit System

Settings-

2 Set a checkmark at both checkboxes of theparameter ‘SI01 Second signature’.

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3 Press Save. To save the settings

To assign the second signature query for an action/message, perform the following steps:

Step Description Explanation1 Press System Settings > (Second

signature action configuration orSecond signature message configu-ration)

According to which you want to assign(message or action)

2 Press Import To load a second signature xml file (if notpreviously done)

3 Select the Second Signature xml file and pressopen

File will be loaded

4 Set the checks At the checkboxes of the messages/actionswhich need to be confirmed with a secondsignature

5 Press Save To save the settings

6 Restart the PCE Line Manager After restart changes are valid

8.3.2 Second Signature GroupThis parameter is used to facilitate the second signature function. If this parameter is activated all othergroup hierarchies in terms of second signature are unregarded and only users who join the “SI02 SecondSignature” group are allowed to confirm. All other users do not have confirmation rights.To activate the ‘SI02 second signature group’ feature, perform the following steps:

Step Description Explanation1 Press System Settings > Edit System

Settings-

2 Enter the parameters for: ‘AD01 Active Directoryserver name’; AD02 Active Directory domainname‘; AD03 Active Directory search path‘;AD02 Active Directory search filter‘.

This is a precondition to use the function. Theparameters are grayed out because these areglobal system settings. How to change thesettings see chapter [Changing global SystemSettings } Page 177].

3 Set a checkmark at both checkboxes of theparameter ‘SI02 Second signature group’.

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4 Press Save. To save the settings

After activating the ‘second signature group’ function you can add users to the group to allocate secondsignature rights to them.


8.3.3 Message Configuration ScreenWithin this menu you can define the messages which need to be confirmed with a second signature. A listof the available alarm and warning numbers can be imported. The data can be imported and exported asan XML file.

Figure: System Settings > Second signature message configuration

8.3.4 Action Configuration ScreenWithin this menu you can define the actions which need to be confirmed with a second signature by settinga checkmark at its checkbox. A list of the available actions can be imported. The data can be imported andexported as an XML file.

Figure: System Settings > Second signature action configuration

8.3.5 Importing / Exporting the Second Signature XML FileThe second signature xml file contains all actions / messages for which the feature is available.

ImportTo import the second signature xml file press System Settings > (Second signature actionconfiguration or Second signature message configuration) > import > (Select theSecond Signature xml file) > open.

ExportTo export the second signature xml file press System Settings > (Second signature actionconfiguration or Second signature message configuration) > export.


8.4 Importing ERP Data over XML ConfigurationThe functionality allows to import order/product data from an XML file. The import occurs on accessing theproduction start (Production > Start production via order). In case of a successful import the new orderappears in the order list.

NOTICENew order/product namesThe order/product with the given name should not already exist in the PLM database.

SettingsIn order to activate the "ERP over XML" functionality, the following system settings have to be configuredunder System Settings > Edit system settings:

• EX01 (ERP over XML)• PX01 (ERP over XML path)See chapter [System Parameters List } Page 31].

Importing Data1 Go to System Settings > ERP data over XML Configuration.

ð Within this menu you can define the paths, where the PCE Line Manager gets order and productdata of an XML document.

2 Define the AIs and the paths to their values in the XML.ð The syntax of the XML is XPATH.

3 Press Add and select a new path for the XML configuration and confirm.

System Settings > Importing ERP Data over XML Configuration

NOTICECritical AIsThe following table describes AIs that are critical for the import.

AI DescriptionR08 Order name. Is obligatory for order export.

R07 Product name. Is obligatory for product export.

R09 Line format. Can be used for order export. If defined,the order is assigned to this line format automaticallyon creation.


Example for Order Export

XML File for Import<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>

<order number="T12105" lineformat="F000109605"><data><ai name="10" value="T12105"/><ai name="11" value="120208"/><ai name="17" value="191212"/></data></order>

8.5 E-mail NotificationThe email notification allows informing users about internal error messages via email.The email notification is implemented as a device class. Thus a device has to be created in order to use it.Create a device. Name the device “Email_Notification”. How to create a device see chapter [Creating aDevice } Page 36]. Select PCE_EMAIL_NOTIFICATION as Class name. Press OK.

System Settings > Create edit device/add device

Open The Email notification by clicking the following path:


System Setting > Edit Device Settings > Email_Notification

Figure: System Settings > Add Edit Device Settings > Email_Notification

At the tab enter the following Data:

Field Name Example DescriptionName: Email_Notification The device name is entered

Description: PCE Email Notification The name of the email subject line

DafaultSender-Address:

Emailnotification@(domain).com Sender Address

DafaultUser: Anonymous@(domain).com Email server address

MailHost: info.(domain).com Host Address

Password: ******* Password

BoxingRank: (O) Global Predefined

Press Parameters. Enter a destination email address where the email has to be sent to and enter thedesired error code which has to be sent to this address. Repeat this step for several email addresses. Presssave to save the email notification settings.

8.6 Edit Month Name ListThe month name list defines different notations of month names which can be used for different languagesor purposes.

Define month namesThe notations are defined in the month name list. Therefore the XML-file has to be edited. Add additionalmonth name lists by entering new monthlist entries (MNLxx) to the XML file. Existing lists can be adapted ordeleted. The following rules should be considered:• Month names can be any string of characters• Month names should not start with a decimal digit or a punctuation character or containing white space

characters• Each month names list has to define 12 or 13 month names separated by semicolon. A semicolon can

not be part of a month name.

Table: Examples of month name lists

Month namelist

Content Description Example

MNL01 JAN; FEB; MRZ; APR; MAI; JUN; JUL;AUG; SEP; OKT; NOV; DEZ

German, capitals, abbre-viated

2018 MRZ

MNL02 Jan.; Feb.; Mar.; Apr; May.; Jun.; Jul.;Aug.; Sep.; Oct.; Nov.; Dec.

English, capitals, abbre-viated, period

2018 Mar.


Month namelist

Content Description Example

MNL03 Q1;Q1;Q1;Q2;Q2;Q2;Q3;Q3;Q3;Q4;Q4;Q4

German, quarters 2018 Q1

XML example:{{{

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?>

<MonthList version="1.0">

<monthlists>

<monthlist id="MNL01">JAN;FEB;MRZ;APR;MAI;JUN;JUL;AUG;SEP;OKT;NOV;DEZ</monthlist>

<monthlist id="MNL02">Jan;Feb;Mar;Apr;May;Jun;Jul;Aug;Sep;Oct;Nov;Dec</monthlist>

<monthlist id="MNL03">Q1;Q1;Q1;Q2;Q2;Q2;Q3;Q3;Q3;Q4;Q4;Q4;</monthlist>

</monthlists>

</MonthList>

}}}

Import / Export month name listTo get to the dialog where you can import / export the month name list press System Settings > Editmonth name list.


System Settings > Edit month name list


Import the month name list by pressing Import and export it by pressing Export and select the list toimport or select the folder for export.

System Settings > Edit month name list > Import

To save the month name list press Save.

Use the month name list in the device formatMonth name lists can be used to display the month in a human readable character string instead of anumber (e.g. MRZ instead of 03). This has to be defined in the date field by using the specific month namelist identifier instead of 'MM'. Go to the device settings in the line format and replace 'MM' by the monthname list identifier 'MNLxx'. Here it is essential to set the identifier in single quotes, double quotes are notallowed:• Correct: 'MNL01'• Wrong: "MNL01"See the following screen:

Production > Add/Edit line format > Devices > (Smart Camera tab)

8.7 System InformationOn the System Information screen on the tab System Information you find the following system infor-mation:• Operating System• Network


• Database• Devices• Line Settings• Second Signature

8.7.1 Extracting System InformationTo get an overview of every installed software and device open the System Settings screen and select thetab System Information. The following screen appears:

System Settings > System information

• Click Clipboard to copy the information into the clipboard in order to insert it into an editor (e.g.notepad).

• Click Service Info to collect all relevant data such as logs for error analysis, if an error occurs.

• Press Save to save the system information into the ‘system_info.log’ file in the '<your installation>/PCE/Pilot/log> path (or in the 'PDF Templates' path defined in the system settings, if applicable).

See also2 The System Settings Overview Screen } Page 28

8.7.2 System LoggingProgram reports-log files are displayed in this menu for informational purposes and for error searches. Thecontent is saved in the 'plm.log' file in the '<yourinstallation>:/PCE/Pilot/log' path (or in the 'PDF Templates'path defined in the system settings, if applicable).

System settings > System information > System logging tab


Enable Debugging: This button switches the PLM temporarily to the debug mode. When restarting the PLM,it will be switched to normal mode.

8.8 Remove / Save Error ImagesAt this screen you save error images or remove error images that are no longer needed. Press SystemSettings - Remove save error images to get to this dialog. Select an image and save it with theSaveor remove it with Delete.

System Settings > Remove save error images


9 Statistics

9.1 Log File ManagementA log file mechanism is closely linked to the user rights system. The PLM provides a fully integrated systemwide log file function, which itself can be accessed via a login mechanism.

Log File Management

The PLM log file mechanism executes an automatic login/logout protocol.• All actions are registered and recorded automatically• All actions are marked with a time stamp• Also changes in the allocation of user rights are registered in the log file and are therefore traceableAll information to be recorded in the present log file is sorted according to date in the main window. The logfile data is archived on a database. Data backup and time span of the storage is determined customized.Print creates a PDF-report of all logged data in the database. This report is digitally signed and can bearchived (customized) or printed directly.

All actions are marked with a time stampYou can view the time stamps at the log file.

Show advancedTo show the Filter screen press Show advanced. The following screen appears:

Log File Management > show advanced

Hide advanced leads back to the log file screen without view of the filter screen.

To look for special messages, you can filter the list:


Press Activate.

Choose ‘Filtered level’ and ‘Filtered User’. Multiple choices are possible.Insert filtered period, if wished.Press Search.

If you want to look for a special word, you can enter it into the field ’Filter:’ and the search startsimmediately. With the Print key, a file is generated in the selected format. The latter is saved in the “C:/PCE/Pilot/pdf” path (or in the “PDF Templates” path defined in the system settings, if applicable).

Log File Management > show advanced > Print

9.2 View StatisticsThe PLM is provided with some statistic functions. Press statistics to get the statistics menu, see below:

From here you have the following options:

Name FunctionCounters Counter statistics for good/bad units

Print quality Counter statistics for good/bad units

DB Statistics Counter statistics for checked and decommission products accordingto the various boxing ranks

History Allows to track every event that changes the state of a serial numberduring the production. Creation of a gapless history of the completeproduction.

Statistics ofGarvensWeigher

Counter statistics for good/bad units of Garvens checkweigher


9.2.1 Counters

Figure: Statistics > Counters

Within this screen you can see the counters for the PLC and for the camera for each defined control window.PLC:• Products• RejectCamera:• OCV error• Data matrix errorThe columns on the right side show trend parameters for the production.

9.2.2 Print Quality

Figure: Statistics > Print quality

In this menu the statistics evaluation of the print quality verified by the camera can be seen.The following codes can be evaluated by the camera:• DM-Code according to ISO 15415-Standard (Quality A / B / C / D / F)• Barcode 128 according to ISO 15416-Standard (Quality A / B / C / D / F)There are several single parameters which in sum lead to the grade of the print quality. The columns on theright side show the trends for individual parameters.Verification activation of print quality via the camera is carried out in the camera menu as described in theoperating manual „Optical Character Reading“.


9.2.3 Show Error Images

Figure: Statistics > Show error images

Within this menu you can see the pictures of the Smart Camera, which have led to an error evaluation.

9.2.4 Database Statistics

Figure: Statistics > DB Statistics

Within this menu you can see the number of checked and decommissioned products according to thevarious ranks (in serialization and aggregation only).

9.2.5 Serial Number TraceabilityTo track the changes of status of serial numbers, the system setting parameter HI01 (Order Unit History)has to be checked (System settings > Edit system settings > HI01).

The PLM contains two different views to give the user the opportunity to see the collected traceability infor-mation:

• Single Serial Number View: displays only the information of a single serial number

• Order View: displays the whole order history with additional filter functionality


9.2.5.1 Single Serial Number View

In the INFORMATION view of the global hand scanner the button History opens access to the single serialnumber history view.

In the HIERARCHY view on the advanced button menu there is also a button History. With this button it isalso possible to open the history view of the selected item.

The single serial number history view shows only the events of the selected serial number. The event namesare representations for the database keys and will differ for each language. There is no filter functionality.With the Button “Refresh” the view can be refreshed.


9.2.5.2 Order View

The production Serial number traceabilty view is located in the statistics menu (Statistics > History).It shows the complete history of an order.

The order history shows the events for all serial numbers. With the advanced filter it is possible to filterspecific events, users or a time period. There is also a refresh button to update the view.

9.2.5.3 Quality Sample

With the serial number traceability there is also the possibility to tag a serial number as a quality sample.For a user to be able to tag or untag a serial number as a quality sample the user rights “mayTagUni-tAsQASample” and "mayUntagUnitAsQASample” are required. To tag a serial number as quality sample theuser has to open the HIERARCHY view of the hand scanner. In the right bottom corner there is the buttonShow Advanced Opts. To open the button menu on the right. There is the button to tag or untag a serialnumber as a quality sample.


10 Master Slave FeatureThe feature allows to perform several aggregation steps independently within a line. When using thisfeature, one PLM works as master (recommended is the XMV, Rank1) and all other PLMs work as slaves.

Benefits• The master is the only station within a line where the order can be created, edited, started and finished.• If a fatal error occurs, only one rank will be deactivated, production can continue at the other stations.• If a fatal error occurs, only the affected machine part has to be cleared of products, not the whole line.• During production only the needed stations have to be available (other stations can be maintained).

Conditions• If master/slave mode is used in a line there has to be one master and all other stations have to be

slaves.• Slaves are only allowed to suspend and continue orders if they were started previously by the master.

Creating, starting, finishing, and deleting orders is not possible from there.• When an order is finished at the master, the order is also finished at all slaves.• Devices are specific for each PLM. Product data, user management, and order data are valid for the

entire line.• Slaves and master always use the same database to avoid redundant data storage.

10.1 Introduction and ScopeWhy Do We Need The Master-Slave Operating Mode?A production line with only one PLM controlling the whole line has a big efficiency issue. Each time one partof the line runs into an error or its production is interrupted due to a manual intervention the whole line willbe stopped.The production can only be continued after all issues are resolved and the line is cleaned-up.The master-slave operating mode addresses this issue.

ApproachSplitting up a production line into separate runnable parts which are coordinated by one part - the master -allows a much more flexible work flow.After a production start each part should be runnable independently from the other parts. Problems on onepart should not necessarily imply that the whole line must be stopped.Typically a line will be split up into separate parts following the given mechanical structure. An aggregationline with a Datamatrix Station, a Shipping Case Station, and a Palletizer Station can be split up into amaster and two slaves.Structural basis for a separate part is a separate controllable unit.• It must contain a PC on which a separate PLM can be run.• It must support two network connections, one line internal, one to the external database server.• Automatically running parts should have a separate PLC controlling the specific machine and communi-

cating on signal basis with the part before and the part after.The master is the part on which a PLM is running in the standard mode. slaves are parts on which PLMruns in a reduced mode which does not support order management. Slaves are integrated into the mastersby registering them as devices in the masters device management. Each part, master and slave connecttheir devices like PLCs, Cameras, Printers, etc. Each part defines own line formats.

Order CreationOrder Management is only done on the master.Line Formats of slaves are imported into the master via the masters line format.The slave line format import follows the same scheme as the label import of a printer into the line format.This is due to the device character of a slave from the master’s point of view.Defining an order is only possible in the master.By using the masters line format, which already contains all slave line formats, a combination of all fieldsis created in the order.


Production start via order is only possible from the master PLM. Depending on the configuration the slavesproductions will automatically be started with the masters or can join the production separately.An interruption of one part does not hinder other parts to stay in running mode. Suspension and contin-uation of a production run can be processed separately for each part.Finishing a production can only be done on the master PLM. Finishing the production on master, forces astop on all slaves.

10.2 PLM Configuration

10.2.1 Database SetupThe master and each slave must be defined as separate line in a common database (tbl_lines) on adatabase server. The database connection has to be set for each line as a registry entry. The secondnetwork card of the IPC should be used for this external net. An automatic IP address can be used.Example registry database connection entry:MasterWindows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Prefs\de\pharmacontrol\tnt]"db/Driver/Class/Name"="com.microsoft.sqlserver.jdbc./S/Q/L/Server/Driver""db/Connect/U/R/L"="jdbc:sqlserver:\\\\172.25.73.70:1433;/Database/Name=PLM411""db/Username"="sa""db/Password"="Ankara2000""line/Name"="Master"

Slave 1 (the same as master but different line name)"line/Name"="SCS-Slave"

Slave 2 (the same as master but different line name)"line/Name"="MAS-Slave"

Slaves never have an own database. They are always connected to the same database as the master.

Local CacheExample registry database connection additional entry for Local Cache (This part is identical for all Masterand Slave lines):"local/Connect/U/R/L"="jdbc:sqlserver:\\\\192.168.100.200:1433;/Database/Name=PCE_Cache"

"local/Driver/Class/Name"="com.microsoft.sqlserver.jdbc.SQLServerDriver""local/Username"="pceadmin""local/Password"="pce123ZW2014""cache/Service/Credentials"="sa:Ankara2000"

Local Cache - Line SettingsThe Local Caching option must be enabled in the Line Settings:The parameter 'LC01' has to be enabled for all involved master and slaves.It is a global parameter which can be accessed via switch line to line DEFAULT.System Settings > Edit System Settings and scroll until 'LC01'.

Local Cache - Setup VerificationThe PLM system_info.log lists the databases:Master------------ Database (global)

Class: com.microsoft.sqlserver.jdbc.SQLServerDriverURL: jdbc:sqlserver://172.25.73.70:1433;DatabaseName=PLM411User: saPassword: ****


------------ Database (cache)

cache enabled: trueDatabase: Local Cache Mode Class: com.microsoft.sqlserver.jdbc.SQLServerDriverURL: jdbc:sqlserver://127.0.0.1:1433;DatabaseName=PCE_CacheUser: pceadminPassword: ****

SCS Slave------------ Database (global)

Class: com.microsoft.sqlserver.jdbc.SQLServerDriverURL: jdbc:sqlserver://172.25.73.70:1433;DatabaseName=PLM411User: saPassword: ****


cache enabled: false Database: Local Cache Mode Class:com.microsoft.sqlserver.jdbc.SQLServerDriverURL: jdbc:sqlserver://192.168.100.200:1433;DatabaseName=PCE_CacheUser: pceadminPassword: ****

MAS Slave------------ Database (global)

Class: com.microsoft.sqlserver.jdbc.SQLServerDriverURL: jdbc:sqlserver://172.25.73.70:1433;DatabaseName=PLM_4_10_TestUser: saPassword: ****


cache enabled: false Database: Local Cache Mode Class:com.microsoft.sqlserver.jdbc.SQLServerDriverURL: jdbc:sqlserver://192.168.100.200:1433;DatabaseName=PCE_CacheUser: pceadminPassword: ****

10.2.2 Internal ConnectionThe master and slaves are connected internally via TCP/IP.• The internal network cards with IPs 192.168.10x.20x have to be used for this connection.• TcpAckFrequency should be activated in the registry for this network.• The devices of each line are connected through the same network. The internal communication between

master and slaves is used for state messages and for pushing the start event from the master to theslaves. A slave can be started without the master. In cases an unfinished order is available, it can becontinued by the slave.

10.2.3 Line SetupDatabase Line Definitions for SlavesThe lines must be set up separately, i.e. the devices are configured into the separate line PLMs and the lineshave their own line formats with their device formats.

Launching SlavesThe master line can be started with the standard launcher.The slaves have to be set up in the database tbl_lines. The column 'i16_type' in the database schema 2.2allows to define the slave lines:-1 = Global settings line ('DEFAULT')0 = Master line/ default single line1 = Slave line


10.2.4 Device Creation for PLM_SLAVEThe slaves have to be configured on the master under System Settings > Create/Edit Device,class 'PLM_SLAVE'.

Device Settings for PLM_SLAVEIn the System Settings > Edit Device Settings dialog the IP address and the line name of theslave have to be filled in.

Example for SCS-Slave Configuration:IP address: 192.168.102.202 Explanation: internal network card IP (IPC) of the specific station (SCS, MASetc.)lineName: SCS-Slave

The parameters 'automaticMode' and 'autoStartOrder' allow configuring the start behavior of the slave.On a production start or continuation of master all devices with activated 'automaticMode' must be ON andreachable via the internal network 192.168.10x.2xx. This is also true for Slave PLMs registered in master.On a production start or continuation of master to all devices with activated 'autoStartOrder' a command willbe send to also start or continue their production.

The master’s reaction to different Slave states can be found in the following table:

Start / Continue Master productionSlave ON, Slaveprod. ON

Slave ON, Slaveprod. OFF

Slave OFF orunreachable

automaticMode ONautoStartOrder ON

no problem,start / continuepossible

error,start / continueimpossible


automaticMode ONautoStartOrder OFF




automaticMode OFFautoStartOrder ON


warning,start / continuepossible


not for LC01 ON

automaticMode OFFautoStartOrder OFF




not for LC01 ON

'automaticMode OFF' is not possible in Local Cache configuration. Slaves have to be available onproduction start and continuation.

NOTICEModule PCE_LICP only onceThe module PCE_LICP can be added only once from the list of devices on master and onslave lines, independently.


10.2.5 Slave Visualization in MasterSlaves are visualized in the Master as if they were devices.

10.2.6 State InformationThe master visualizes the state of the slaves on the home screen in the device bar of the slave.Possible states are:SlaveConnectionEvent:• ONLINE• OFFLINE• EXCEPTIONStateType:• STARTED• SUSPENDEDThe slave indicates a connection to a master by an icon in the status bar.

Symbol Meaning DescriptionSlave offline Slave is switched off or slave is

physically not connected to themaster.

Slave connected to master Slave is not connected to themaster and ready for production.

The color of the Slave online / offline status symbol depends on the status bar. The color does not indicateany online / offline information.In case of LC01 ON (Local caching mode) the Icon will be overlaid with the Local Cache icon.

10.2.7 Line Formats and OrdersThe master line format includes the slave line format in the sense of a device format.LF-Master• LF Slave 1• LF Slave 2• Device Format SMC 1• Device Format Wolke 1• ...


The Slave Line formats are defined on the slave lines and include all device formats configured on the slavelines.All parameters included in a line format whether they are from the slaves line format or from the masters arecombined into an order. AIs are defined globally. This ensures that the same AIs are available throughout allmaster and slave lines.Orders are exclusively available in the master line. Order processing is hidden in slave lines.

10.2.8 Device FrameSlaves can be controlled from the master screen by remote connection. Go to theHome screen and clickthe corresponding device bar.The slave screen will be shown inside the main frame:

Home > (click corresponding device bar)

10.2.9 Log File, Audit TrailLog file and audit trail are written per line.

10.3 PSMThe PSM can differ between master and slave lines (database schema 2.2).


11 Backup and Restore SettingsFor information on this topic, see the Service Manual "Backup & Restore".


12 PLM direct

12.1 Starting PLM directTo use PLM direct, at least one additional device has to be configured. Without the additional device, youwork with the standard PCE Line Manager software. See chapter [Creating a PLM directdevice } ].

12.2 Creating a PLM direct device1. At the sidebar click System Settings.


3. Click Add.


4. In the select list Class name: chose the entry 'PCE_DIRECT_XML'.

5. Click OK.

6. Click System Settings at the sidebar.


8. Select the device tab direct.

9. Select the export and import path.


The path builds the interface to initiate data import respectively export between the PLM direct softwareand your ERP system. Within the export path the XML export data is stored. Within the import path theXML import data is stored. Both paths can be a network drive or any local drive. Optionally paths canalso contain information about the FTP transfer for automatic import or export of the XML.The import files contain your order data as XML file. Each XML file includes at least one order that givesall necessary information like the rank or coding scenario which has to be fulfilled. You deliver the orderrequirements. According to the requirements the line formats have to contain the appropriate number offields. If a line format contains more fields than given through the order XML file, the fields have to beadapted manually before the production starts.

10. Optionally: If you want to use line format specific import/export paths, use the option 'needDevice-Format'.The default settings contain no line specific allocation.

11. To receive a message concerning the import status of XML files, create all line formats before theproduction starts.The status appears in the particular log-file as well as in the status display.

12. Restart PLM direct after each new device setting or system settings’ changes.

NOTICEFor proper function it is mandatory that the order import/export path is already created.

NOTICEIf certain information is missing, when starting an order, you have to add those infor-mation into the XML and re-import the file. Optionally you can add missing informationalso within PLM direct.

NOTICEFiles can only be imported once. If a file import fails, the file remains, but is ignored aslong as it is not renamed.

ExampleYou can use an example XML for the import of serial numbers. See chapter [Example XML forimport } Page 204].

12.3 Installation Guide PLM Direct Arvato ConnectorInstalling PLM Arvato Connector1 Start PLM.

2 Open System Settings > Create / Edit Device > Add.

3 Choose a module name and select as class name: PCE_DIRECT_ARVATO. Only one instance per PLMis available.

4 Open System Settings > Edit Device Settings.


5 Select the Arvato module:ð

System Settings > Edit Device Settings

6 Enter ip: (IP address or DNS name of the Arvato SFTP server) default: none port: (IP port of the Arvato SFTP server) default: 22 ftpUser: (SFTP user name of the Arvato SFTP server) default: none ftpPassword: (SFTP user password of the Arvato SFTP server) default: none ftpRemoteInPath: (incoming path inside the SFTP server) default: none ftpRemoteOutPath: (outgoing path inside the SFTP server) default: none useCompression: (SFTP server supports transfer compression) default: on sendingComPartnerId: (Arvato system communication ID) default: none receivingComPartnerId: (PLM client communication ID) default: none acceptUnknownLineformat: (PLM accept orders with unknown/missing lineformat) default: true

Testing the Arvato SFTP connection− Download an SFTP Client tool, for example WinSCP from https://winscp.net/eng/index.php. Use the

same connection data and check the user credentials and the existence of ftpRemoteIn + OutPath.

ð


https://winscp.net/eng/index.php

12.4 Example XML for importSerial range import<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<pce:PCEDocument xmlns:pce="urn:pharmacontrol:xsd:export"xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"xsi:schemaLocation="urn:pharmacontrol:xsd:export PCEdirect-import.xsd "><PCEHeader><docId>docId</docId><docTime>2001-12-31T12:00:00</docTime><docTimeZoneOffset>+01:00</docTimeZoneOffset></PCEHeader><PCEBody><EventList><SerialRangeImportEvent><eventTime>2001-12-31T12:00:00</eventTime><eventTimeZoneOffset>+01:00</eventTimeZoneOffset><packLevel>1</packLevel><serialRange><serialFrom>300000000000</serialFrom><serialTo>300000060000</serialTo></serialRange><prodCodeType>R18</prodCodeType><prodCode>00000000000000</prodCode></SerialRangeImportEvent></EventList></PCEBody></pce:PCEDocument>

Serial list import including aggregationThe resulting XML file contains the list of "<AggregationEvent>" structures in the "<EventList>" section. Eachaggregation event contains the parent serial number, its rank, date of event, product code, and the list ofaggregated child serial numbers.<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<pce:PCEDocument xsi:schemaLocation="urn:pharmacontrol:xsd:export PCEdirect-import.xsd"xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"xmlns:pce="urn:pharmacontrol:xsd:export"><PCEHeader><docId>docId</docId><docTime>2001-12-31T12:00:00</docTime><docTimeZoneOffset>+01:00</docTimeZoneOffset></PCEHeader><PCEBody><MasterData><orderId>TestOrderAggregation</orderId><lineId>plmdirect</lineId><configurationId>PLMDirect</configurationId></MasterData><OrderDataList><OrderData><packLevel>0</packLevel><appId>17</appId><appValue>2018-01-01</appValue></OrderData><OrderData><packLevel>0</packLevel><appId>10</appId><appValue>23489</appValue></OrderData><OrderData><packLevel>1</packLevel><appId>01</appId><appValue>99999988888875</appValue></OrderData>

<OrderData><packLevel>1</packLevel><appId>R01</appId><appValue>PCLIST</appValue></OrderData><OrderData><packLevel>1</packLevel><appId>R03</appId><appValue>16</appValue></OrderData><OrderData><packLevel>3</packLevel><appId>01</appId><appValue>12398726252533</appValue></OrderData><OrderData><packLevel>3</packLevel><appId>R01</appId><appValue>PCLIST</appValue></OrderData><OrderData><packLevel>3</packLevel><appId>R03</appId><appValue>16</appValue></OrderData><OrderData><packLevel>4</packLevel><appId>01</appId><appValue>12398726252526</appValue></OrderData><OrderData><packLevel>4</packLevel><appId>R01</appId><appValue>PCLIST</appValue></OrderData><OrderData><packLevel>4</packLevel><appId>R03</appId><appValue>16</appValue></OrderData></OrderDataList><EventList><SerialListImportEvent><eventTime>2001-12-31T12:00:00</eventTime><eventTimeZoneOffset>+01:00</eventTimeZoneOffset><packLevel>1</packLevel><prodCodeType>01</prodCodeType><prodCode>99999988888875</prodCode><serialList><serialNumber>SNH3N4HMYL14T8LI</serialNumber><serialNumber>VGC8RW1BCMG8EH9L</serialNumber><serialNumber>Z2RHMGVRP4S8TWAL</serialNumber><serialNumber>BHFZW4A785X8MP4L</serialNumber><serialNumber>C45GMGS8HECETP2L</serialNumber><serialNumber>SAH04EBMKADXM8LL</serialNumber></serialList></SerialListImportEvent><SerialListImportEvent><eventTime>2001-12-31T12:00:00</eventTime><eventTimeZoneOffset>+01:00</eventTimeZoneOffset><packLevel>3</packLevel><prodCodeType>01</prodCodeType><prodCode>12398726252533</prodCode><serialList><serialNumber>SNH3N4HMYL14T8LL</serialNumber><serialNumber>VGC8RW1BCMG8EH9L</serialNumber></serialList></SerialListImportEvent><SerialListImportEvent><eventTime>2001-12-31T12:00:00</eventTime><eventTimeZoneOffset>+01:00</eventTimeZoneOffset><packLevel>4</packLevel>


13 Appendix

13.1 User Rights TableThis table lists the default User groups. For each group, a User has been pre-defined. The pre-defined Usernames are written in lower case. Further User groups for PSM can be seen within PLM, but do not influencePLM usage. These groups are described within the PSM manual.Default password for all default Users is '000'.Furthermore, all User rights are listed. The level only impacts the Second Signature function.

User Right PLM/PSM Description Level 3"adminis-trator"

Level 2"engineer"

Level 2"Supervisor" /"mechanic"

Level 1"operator"

accessPSA PLM User may login at PSM no no no no

Camera A PLM Camera menu: User maycreate, delete and renameproducts

yes yes yes no

Camera B PLM Camera menu: User maydelete and rename fonts

yes yes yes no

Camera C PLM Camera menu: User maystart/stop the lot protocol

yes yes yes no

Camera D PLM Camera menu: User mayset the reference code

yes yes no no

Camera E PLM Camera menu: User maychange the product

yes yes yes no

Camera F PLM Camera menu: User mayaccess the productmanagement

yes yes yes no

Camera G PLM Camera menu: User maychange fonts

yes yes yes no

Camera H PLM Camera menu: User mayaccess the service level

yes yes no no

Camera I PLM Camera menu: User mayswitch on/off the camera

yes yes no no

Camera J PLM Camera menu: User mayaccess the write protection/approval

yes yes no no

Camera K PLM Camera menu: User mayaccess the camera menu

yes yes yes no

isSupervisor PSM, PLM User gets all User rights -Service mode

no no no no

mayAddAIs PSM User may add new appli-cation identifiers

no no no no

mayAddEx-ternalUnit(PLM)

User can add external unitto an existing order

no no no no

mayAd-dGroups

PSM User may add groups no no no no

mayAd-dGTIN-Numbers

PSM User may register new GTINNumbers in PSM

no no no no

mayAd-dLineformat

PSM User may add lineformat no no no no

mayAd-dLines

PSM User may add new lines no no no no



Level 2"engineer"


Level 1"operator"

mayAddLi-neSettings

PSM User may add linesettings no no no no

mayAd-dOrderData

PSM Button <Add OrderData>visible: User may addorderdata manually

no no no no

mayAd-dOrders

PSM User may create new ordersin PSM

no no no no

mayAd-dPPN-Numbers

PSM User may add PPNnumbers in PSM

no no no no

mayAd-dProdCodeNumbers

PSM User may register newProdCode Numbers in PSM

no no no no

mayAd-dProducts

PSM User may add new products no no no no

mayAddSSC-CNumbers

PSM User may register newSSCC Numbers in PSM

no no no no

mayAd-dUsers

PSM, PLM User may add Users yes no no no

mayAggOv-erload

PLM User may overload aggre-gation units

no no no no

mayAssign-Lineformat

PSM User may add lineformat toOrder

no no no no

mayBookUnits

PLM User may commission anddecommission units

no no no no

mayChange-Activate-DisplayProductGtin-Setting

PSM User may change the"activate DisplayProductGTIN_Link" settingin PSM.

no no no no

mayChange-ActiveDirectory-Settings

PSM User may change ActiveDirectory Settings

no no no no

mayChangeEmailNotification-Settings

PSM User may change email -Notification Settings

no no no no

mayChangePassword

PLM User can change ownpassword. The button islocated in the menu “Login”

yes yes yes yes

mayChangeUsers

PSM, PLM User may change Usersettings

yes no no no

mayCloseAg-gUnitRank2

PLM Close aggregation unit onrank 2

no no no no



no no no no



no no no no



no no no no



Level 2"engineer"


Level 1"operator"



no no no no



no no no no



no no no no

mayCreateS-NRanges

PSM User may create ranges forserial numbers

no no no no

mayDeacti-vateAIs

PSM User may activate/deactivate applicationidentifiers

no no no no

mayDeag-gUnits

PLM User may deaggregatepackaging units

no no no no

mayDeleteAg-gUnitRank2

PLM User may delete the unitfrom aggregation cache orclear the cache on rank 2

no no no no



no no no no



no no no no



no no no no



no no no no



no no no no



no no no no

mayDelete-Groups

PSM User may delete groups no no no no

mayDelete-Lineformat

PSM User may delete line format no no no no

mayDeleteLines

PSM User may delete lines no no no no

mayDelete-LineSettings

PSM User may delete linesettings

no no no no

mayDelete-Orders

PSM, PLM User may delete workorders

no no no no

mayDeleteProducts

PSM User may delete products no no no no

mayDele-teUsers

PSM, PLM User may delete Users yes no no no

mayDe-stroyUnits

PLM User may destroy Aggre-gation of Units.

no no no no



Level 2"engineer"


Level 1"operator"

mayEditAIs PSM User may edit new appli-cation identifiers and definedependencies between AIs

no no no no

mayEditAp-pIdTable

PLM Button <AI Management>visible: User may edit GS1Application Identifier list

no no no no

mayEditAp-pIdType

PLM Button <AI Management>visible: User may edit GS1Application Identifier type

no no no no

mayEditDe-viceSettings

PLM Button <Edit DeviceSettings> visible: User mayedit devices settings

yes yes no no

mayEditDe-viceTable

PLM Button <Create/Edit Device>visible: User may create/editdevices

yes yes no no

mayEdit-Groups

PSM User may edit groups no no no no

mayEdit-GTIN-Numbers

PSM User may edit GTINNumbers in PSM

no no no no

mayEditLine-format

PLM Button <Create/Edit LineFormat> visible: User maycreate and edit line formats

yes yes yes no

mayEd-itLines

PSM User may edit log settings no no no no

mayEditLine-Settings

PSM User may edit line settings no no no no

mayEditLF-Product

PLM User may change theproduct on the edit lineformat screen.

no no no no

mayEdit-LogSettings

PSM User may change PSMmodule settings

no no no no

mayEdit-Module-Settings

PSM User may change PSMmodule settings

no no no no

mayEdit-Number-Ranges

PSM User may edit serial numberranges(The setting is currently notused and will be removedin the future)

no no no no

mayEdi-tOrder

PSM, PLM Button <Create/edit Order>visible: User may createand edit orders

yes yes yes yes

mayEd-itPPN-Numbers

PSM User may edit PPNnumbers

no no no no

mayEdit-ProdCode-Numbers

PSM User may edit existingProdCode Numbers in PSM

no no no no

mayEdit-Products

PSM, PLM Button <Add/Edit Product>visible: User may createand edit products

yes yes no no



Level 2"engineer"


Level 1"operator"

mayEdit-SNRanges

PSM User may edit serial numberranges

no no no no

mayEditSSC-CNumbers

PSM User may edit existing SSCCNumbers in PSM

no no no no

mayEditSys-Globals

PSM, PLM User may edit globalsystem settings

no no no no

mayEditSys-Settings

PLM Button <Edit SystemSettings> visible: User mayedit system settings

yes yes no no

mayExitToOS

PLM User may shut down PLMnode:35716149871002 .System returns to Windowsdesktop.

yes yes no no

mayExpor-tAuditTrailA-sExcel

PSM User may export audit trailas Excel file

no no no no

mayExpor-tAudit-TrailAsPDF

PSM User may export audit trailas PDF file

no no no no

mayExpor-tOrders

PSM User may export Orders toERP System

no no no no

mayImport-Serial-Numbers

PSM User may import serialnumbers

no no no no

mayLogin PLM User may login to PLM yes yes yes yes

mayOpen-DeviceFrame

PLM Button <Home> visible:User may open device GUI

yes yes yes yes

mayOrderSN PLM User may order serialnumbers(The setting is currently notused and will be removedin the future)

no no no no

mayPrintAu-ditTrail

PSM User may export audit trailvia Printer

no no no no

mayPrint-OrderResult

PLM Button <Order Result -Create Report> visible: Usermay see and print the orderreports

yes yes yes yes

mayReset-Logfile

PLM User can delete log file no no no no

mayRese-tOrder

PLM, PSM Button <Reset Order>visible: User may resetstatus of orders

no no no no

mayReset-SendStatus

PLM, PSM User may reset "sent" statusof unit.

no no no no

mayRestartOS

PLM Button <System reboot> isvisible on Logout panel ofPLM. User may restart PLM

yes yes no no

mayRe-workOrders

PLM User can create the ordersfor rework

no no no no



Level 2"engineer"


Level 1"operator"

mayRunTest-Production

PSM User may access TestProduction Generator inPSM

no no no no

maySeeAd-dition-alOptions

PLM User may see handheldscanner additional optionsscreen.(The setting is currently notused and will be removedin the future.)

no no no no

maySeeAg-gCloseExist

PLM User may use JPOScommandsCLOSE_EXIST_RANK_X ofthe global scanner

no no no no

maySeeAggHir

PLM User may see hand scannerhierarchy screen

no no no no

maySeeAggInfo

PLM User may see hand scannerinformation screen

no no no no

maySeeAggList

PLM User may see hand scanneraggregation screen

no no no no

maySeeAg-gOpenExist

PLM User may use JPOScommandsOPEN_EXIST_RANK_X ofthe global scanner

no no no no

maySeeAl-lUsers

PLM User may see all registeredUsers

yes no no no

maySeeBut-tonBackup

PLM Button <Backup> is visible:User may backup cameraformats and log file.

yes yes no no

maySeeBut-tonGroups

PLM Button <Groups> is visible:User may enter the Usergroups menu, to create/edit/delete User groups

yes no no no

maySeeBut-tonLogfile

PLM Button <Logfile> is visible:User may see and print theLogfile

yes yes yes yes

maySeeBut-ton-MoveSerialNumbers

PLM Button <Move SerialNumbers> is visible: Usermay move serial numbers

no no no no

maySeeBut-tonOr-derMove

PLM, PSM Button <Move order to line>visible: User may moveorder to a different line.

no no no no

maySeeBut-tonOrderTestrun

PLM Button <Order Testrun> isvisible.

no no no no

maySeeBut-tonPro-duction

PLM Button <Production> isvisible: User may enter theproduction menu

yes yes yes yes

maySeeBut-tonRe-connect

PLM Button <Reconnect> isvisible: User may reconnectdevices

no no no no



Level 2"engineer"


Level 1"operator"

maySeeBut-tonRe-moveErrorImages

PLM Button <Remove ErrorImages> is visible. Usermay delete error images.

no no no no

maySeeBut-tonRights

PLM Button <Rights> visible:User may enter the Userrights menu, to create/edit/delete User right settings

yes no no no

maySeeBut-tonSysconfig

PLM Button <System settings>visible: User may enter theSystem Settings menu

yes yes no no

maySeeBut-tonUser-Manager

PLM Button <User Management>is visible: User may enterthe User Management menu

yes no no no

maySeeER-POverXM-LImport

PLM User can configure xPath forERP data import

no no no no

maySeeEr-rorImages

PLM User can see camera errorimages

yes yes yes yes

maySeeMon-thNameList

PLM Button <Edit Month namelist> is visible. User can editMonth name List

no no no no

maySeeSec-SigConfig

PLM Button <Second signatureaction configuration> isvisible. User may configuresecond signature.

no no no no

maySeeSysInfo

PLM Button <System infor-mation> is visible: Usermay open the system infor-mation.

yes yes no no

mayShut-DownOS

PLM User may shut down thesystem

yes yes no no

mayShut-DownPilot

PLM User may shut down PLM.System returns to Windowslogon screen

yes yes no no

maySleep-ProdOrder

PLM Button <Sleep> visible:User may enter productionmenu while production issuspended

no no no no

mayStart-ProdOrder

PLM Button <Start Production viaOrder> visible: User maystart production via order

yes yes yes yes

mayStartTestRun

PLM Button <TestRun via LineFormat> visible: User maystart a test run

yes yes yes no

mayStop-ProdOrder

PLM Button <Finish> visible:User may stop and closeorders

yes yes yes yes

maySwitchLine

PLM Button <Switch Line>visible: User may switchbetween connected lines

no no no no



Level 2"engineer"


Level 1"operator"

mayTagUni-tAsQASample

PLM User may tag unit as aquality sample.

no no no no

mayUntagU-ni-tAsQASample

PLM User may untag unit as aquality sample.

no no no no

mayUseCen-tralWrapper

PLM User may use Centralwrapper module

mayVeri-fyUnits

PLM User may commissionfolding boxes with the handscanner.

no no no no

mayXmi-tOrderResult

PLM User may send productiondata to SAP

no no no no

MPAdmin PLM Megapixel administrator no no no no

MPLineop-erator

PLM Megapixel operator no no no no

MPProduct-manager

PLM Megapixel product manager no no no no

PlcAdmin PLM B&R PLC: AdministratorLevel

no no no no

PlcEngineer PLM B&R PLC: USER may edit/reset all parameters

no no no no

PlcOperator PLM B&R PLC: USER may start/stop and confirm messages

no no no no

PlcSu-pervisor

PLM B&R PLC: USER may editformats

no no no no

scaleLevel1 PLM User gets the OCS-check-weigher-rights Level 1

no no no no


no no no no


no no no no

useSQLAd-minManager

PLM User may use SQL adminpanel.(The setting is currently notused and will be removedin the future.)

no no no no

useStatistics PLM Button <Statistics> visible:User may access thestatistics menu

yes yes yes yes

useStatistic-sCounters

PLM Button <Statistics:Counters> visible: User mayaccess the countersstatistics panel

yes yes yes yes

useStatistic-sPQuality

PLM Button <Statistics: Printquality> visible: User mayaccess the print qualitystatistics

yes yes yes yes


13.2 Device Classes

Class DescriptionAC_NG2 Printer

APS Printer

AP_EXPORT_DATA

AZOmega Printer

AutolabelPrinter Printer

AveryPEM Printer

BluhmWeberJet Printer

CG54xx

CIV_BR_PLC

CIV_VDMA

CentralWrapper

CgxWrapper

CustomCilagPAgo Printer

DOMINO_A Printer

DOMINO_C Printer

DOMINO_D3 Printer

DOMINO_G200 Printer

DOMINO_V3 Printer

Datalogic_Scanner Handheld Scanner

Etipack_Plus Printer

FEIG_OBID RFID

FEIG_OBID_Writer RFID

Garvens_Weigher Checkweigher

Honeywell_Metro Handheld Scanner

Honeywell_Scanner Handheld Scanner

Imaje7031 Printer

KBAAlphaJetEvo Printer

KBAMetronic Printer

LinxLaserSL301 Printer

Logopack_LAN Printer

Logopak_VLP110 Printer

MES_ARC

MI_Cimjet Printer

MI_Labelpoint Printer

MI_SmartDate5 Printer

Metapace_Scanner Scanner

Metronic_AJC Printer

Metronic_AJD Printer

Motorola_Scanner Scanner

NLA_basic

OCS_Weigher Checkweigher

OpenDate Printer

PCE_ABSPLC PLC

PCE_AMQ_Exporter

PCE_CGX

PCE_DB_WATCHDOG Tool


Class DescriptionPCE_DECOM_FINALIZER Tool

PCE_DIALOG Tool

PCE_DIRECT_ARVATO Tool

PCE_DIRECT_XML Tool

PCE_EMAIL_NOTIFICATION Tool

PCE_ERP_REWORK Tool

PCE_EXPORT_DATA Tool

PCE_HRC Reader

PCE_HRC_LAN Reader

PCE_HRC_VDMAXML Reader

PCE_PCP PCE Central PalletizerThrough the PCP device it is possible to select the lineformat on the PLMwhich will be used later on the PCP. The PCP device in the lineformat willshow the needed AI configuration for the PCP lineformat, but it cannot beedited.

PCE_PF_AVIS PLC

PCE_PLC PLC

PCE_PSM_Exporter ToolThe module is a part of functionality that exports closed units to ERPsystem. The modules sends the ID of the unit to PSM just after it'scommission in PLM, without waiting of the order finalization.Parameters:• URL: http:// [YOUR-HOST]:8080/[PSM-CONTEXT-ROOT]/rest/orderunit-

closed/close• The URL to PSM Web Service that assepts the ID of the closed unit

(usually pallet) and sends the unit information to ERP system.• Rank: the rank of the units that should be sent to external ERP system.

PCE_RB Tool

PCE_REPORTER Tool

PCE_SMC Reader

PCE_SMC_PRC Reader

PCE_USDS

PCE_VGL6 Reader

PCE_VGL7 Reader

PCE_VGL8 Reader

PLC_Parameter_Setter

PLM_SERIAL_PLC Mode

PLM_SLAVE Mode

Pago Printer

PagoZebraEmulator

Palletizer_Extension Tool

Palletizer_RowExtension Tool

Rea_HRpro Printer

Redcube Printer

Rockwell_PLC PLC

Sato_e_Pro Printer

Sick_CLV6xx Scanner

Siemens_PLC_MPI PLC

Siemens_PLC_PPI PLC


Class DescriptionSiemens_PLC_TCPIP PLC

Snitcher PLC

TampoPrint_SPS Printer

UPS UPS

VJDFDual

VJ_1510CIJ Printer

VJ_ZipherText Printer

VideoJetDataflex Printer

VirtualPrinter_CentralWrapper

Wolke_M600_Advanced Printer

Wolke_M600_OEM Printer

Zebra_170xiIII Printer


13.3 AI ManagementWithin this menu you can adapt the PCE Line Manager to your particular requirements. If the checkmark inthe column 'Enabled' is set, the application identifier (AI) is activated, will be recognized and can be usedby the PLM. To edit the AI Management settings press Production > AI Management:.

NOTICEDynamic AIs: no ValidationDynamic AIs do not contain static data and are ignored from order data validation.

List of Application Identifiers

AI Name Description Type Format Min-Max## DMX GS1 Datamatrix Code CODE 01-21-17-10 0-255

##AS ASSEMBLE AI assembling data field CODE R00-10 0-255

##BC GS1 BARCODE128 GS1-128 barcode CODE 01-21 0-255

##CO CODE128 CODE-128 barcode CODE 17-10-30 0-255

##HR HUMAN READABLE Human Readable Text CODE 01-21 0-255

##RF RFID EPC EPC Code CODE 01-21 0-255

00 SSCC SSCC (Serial ShippingContainer Code)

NUMBER n18 18-18

01 GTIN Global Trade ItemNumber (GTIN)

NUMBER n14 14-14

01C CIP Club Inter-Pharma-ceutique

NUMBER n13+n..1 13-14

02 CONTENT GTIN GTIN of Contained TradeItems

NUMBER n14 14-14

10 BATCH/LOT Batch or Lot Number ISO646 x..20 0-20

11 PROD DATE Production Date(YYMMDD)

DATE yyMMdd 7-10

12 DUE DATE Due Date (YYMMDD) DATE yyMMdd 7-10

13 PACK DATE Packaging Date(YYMMDD)

DATE yyMMdd 7-10

15 BEST BEFORE Best Before Date(YYMMDD)

DATE yyMMdd 7-10

16 SELL BY Sell By Date (YYMMDD) DATE yyMMdd 7-10

16D PPN_MANF_DATE Manufacturing Date(PPN)[YYYYMMDD]

DATE yyyyMMdd 8-10


AI Name Description Type Format Min-Max17 USE BY OR EXPIRY Expiration Date

(YYMMDD)DATE yyMMdd 7-10

1T PPN_LOT Batch or Lot Number(PPN)

ISO646 x..20 0-20

20 VARIANT Variant Number NUMBER n2 2-2

21 SERIAL Serial Number ISO646 x..20 0-20

22 QTY /DATE /BATCH Secondary Data Fields CODE 30(5)-17(MMyy)-10

0-29

240 ADDITIONAL ID Additional Item Identifi-cation

ISO646 x..30 0-30

241 CUST. PART NO. Customer Part Number ISO646 x..30 0-30

242 MTO VARIANT Made-to-Order VariationNumber

NUMBER n..6 0-6

243 PCN Packaging ComponentNumber

ISO646 x..20 0-20

250 SECONDARY SERIAL Secondary SerialNumber

ISO646 x..30 0-30

251 REF. TO SOURCE Reference to SourceEntity

ISO646 x..30 0-30

253 GDTI Global Document TypeIdentifier (GDTI)

NUMBER n13+n..17 13-30

254 GLN EXTENSION GLN ExtensionComponent

ISO646 x..20 0-20

255 GCN Global Coupon Number(GCN)

NUMBER n13+n..12 13-25

30 VAR. COUNT Count of Items (VariableMeasure Trade Item)

NUMBER n..8 0-8

310Y NET WEIGHT (kg) Net weight, kilograms(Variable Measure TradeItem)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

311Y LENGTH (m) Length of firstdimension, metres(Variable Measure TradeItem

DECIMAL n6 6-7

312Y WIDTH (m) Width, diametre, orsecond dimension,metres (VariableMeasure Trade Item)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

313Y HEIGHT (m) Depth, thickness, height,or third dimension,metres (VariableMeasure Trade Item)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

314Y AREA (m²) Area, square metres(Variable Measure TradeItem)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

315Y NET VOLUME (l) Net volume, litres(Variable Measure TradeItem)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

316Y NET VOLUME (m³) Net volume, cubicmetres (VariableMeasure Trade Item)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

320Y NET WEIGHT (lb) Net weight, pounds(Variable Measure TradeItem)

DECIMAL n6 6-7


AI Name Description Type Format Min-Max321Y LENGTH (i) Length or first

dimension, inches(Variable Measure TradeItem)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

322Y LENGTH (f) Length or firstdimension, feet (VariableMeasure Trade Item)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

323Y LENGTH (y) Length or firstdimension, yards(Variable Measure TradeItem)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

324Y WIDTH (i) Width, diametre, orsecond dimension,inches (VariableMeasure Trade Item)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

325Y WIDTH (f) Width, diametre, orsecond dimension, feet(Variable Measure TradeItem)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

326Y WIDTH (y) Width, diametre, orsecond dimension,yards (Variable MeasureTrade Item

DECIMAL n6 6-7

327Y HEIGHT (i) Depth, thickness, height,or third dimension,inches (VariableMeasure Trade Item)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

328Y HEIGHT (f) Depth, thickness, height,or third dimension, feet(Variable Measure TradeItem)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

329Y HEIGHT (y) Depth, thickness, height,or third dimension, yards(Variable Measure TradeItem)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

330Y GROSS WEIGHT (kg) Logistic weight,kilograms

DECIMAL n6 6-7

331Y LENGTH (m), log Length or firstdimension, metres

DECIMAL n6 6-7

332Y WIDTH (m), log Width, diametre, orsecond dimension,metres

DECIMAL n6 6-7

333Y HEIGHT (m), log Depth, thickness, height,or third dimension,metres

DECIMAL n6 6-7

334Y AREA (m²), log Area, square metres DECIMAL n6 6-7

335Y VOLUME (l), log Logistic volume, litres DECIMAL n6 6-7

336Y VOLUME (m³), log Logistic volume, cubiclitres

DECIMAL n6 6-7

337Y KG PER m² Kilograms per squaremetre

DECIMAL n6 6-7

340Y GROSS WEIGHT (lb) Logistic weight, pounds DECIMAL n6 6-7

341Y LENGTH (i), log Length or firstdimension, inches

DECIMAL n6 6-7


AI Name Description Type Format Min-Max342Y LENGTH (f), log Length or first

dimension, feetDECIMAL n6 6-7

343Y LENGTH (y), log Length or firstdimension, yards

DECIMAL n6 6-7

344Y WIDTH (i), log Width, diametre, orsecond dimension

DECIMAL n6 6-7

345Y WIDTH (f), log Width, diametre, orsecond dimension

DECIMAL n6 6-7

346Y WIDTH (y), log Width, diametre, orsecond dimension

DECIMAL n6 6-7

347Y HEIGHT (i), log Depth, thickness, height,or third dimension

DECIMAL n6 6-7

348Y HEIGHT (f), log Depth, thickness, height,or third dimension

DECIMAL n6 6-7

349Y HEIGHT (y), log Depth, thickness, height,or third dimension

DECIMAL n6 6-7

350Y AREA (i²) Area, square inches(Variable Measure TradeItem)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

351Y AREA (f²) Area, square feet(Variable Measure TradeItem)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

352Y AREA (y²) Area, square yards(Variable Measure TradeItem)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

353Y AREA (i²), log Area, square inches DECIMAL n6 6-7

354Y AREA (f²), log Area, square feet DECIMAL n6 6-7

355Y AREA (y²), log Area, square yards DECIMAL n6 6-7

356Y NET WEIGHT (t) Net weight, troy ounces(Variable Measure TradeItem)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

357Y NET VOLUME (oz) Net weight (or volume),ounces (VariableMeasure Trade Item)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

360Y NET VOLUME (q) Net volume, quarts(Variable Measure TradeItem)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

361Y NET VOLUME (g) Net volume, gallons U.S.(Variable Measure TradeItem)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

362Y VOLUME (q), log Logistic volume, quarts DECIMAL n6 6-7

363Y VOLUME (g), log Logistic volume, gallonsU.S.

DECIMAL n6 6-7

364Y VOLUME (i³) Net volume, cubicinches (VariableMeasure Trade Item)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

365Y VOLUME (f³) Net volume, cubic feet(Variable Measure TradeItem)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

366Y VOLUME (y³) Net volume, cubic yards(Variable Measure TradeItem)

DECIMAL n6 6-7

367Y VOLUME (i³), log Logistic volume, cubicinches

DECIMAL n6 6-7


AI Name Description Type Format Min-Max368Y VOLUME (f), log Logistic volume, cubic

feetDECIMAL n6 6-7

369Y VOLUME (y), log Logistic volume, cubicyards

DECIMAL n6 6-7

37 CONTENT SIZE Number of UnitsContained

NUMBER n..8 0-8

390Y AMOUNT Applicable AmountPayable, local currency

DECIMAL n..15 0-16

391Y AMOUNT Applicable AmountPayable with ISOCurrency Code

DECIMAL n3+n..15 3-19

392Y PRICE Applicable AmountPayable, singlemonetary area (VariableMeasure Trade Item)

DECIMAL n..15 0-16

393Y PRICE Applicable AmountPayable with ISOCurrency Code (VariableMeasure Trade Item)

DECIMAL n3+n..15 3-19

394Y PRCNT OFF DECIMAL

400 ORDER NUMBER Customers PurchaseOrder Number

ISO646 x..30 0-30

401 GINC Consignment Number ISO646 x..30 0-30

402 GSIN Shipment IdentificationNumber

NUMBER n17 17-17

403 ROUTE Routing Code ISO646 x..30 0-30

410 SHIP TO LOC Ship to – Deliver toGlobal Location Number

NUMBER n13 13-13

411 BILL TO Bill to – Invoice to GlobalLocation Number

NUMBER n13 13-13

412 PURCHASE FROM Purchased from GlobalLocation Number

NUMBER n13 13-13

413 SHIP FOR LOC Ship for – Deliver for –Forward to GlobalLocation Number

NUMBER n13 13-13

414 LOC No Identification of aPhysical Location –Global Location Number

NUMBER n13 13-13

415 PAY TO Global Location Numberof the Invoicing Party

NUMBER n13 13-13

416 PROD/SERV LOC NUMBER

420 SHIP TO POST Ship to – Deliver toPostal Code Within aSingle Postal Authority

ISO646 x..20 0-20

421 SHIP TO POST Ship to – Deliver toPostal Code with ISOCountry Code

ISO646 n3+x..9 3-12

422 ORIGIN Country of Origin of aTrade Item

NUMBER n3 3-3

423 COUNTRY – INITIALPROCESS.

Country of InitialProcessing

NUMBER n3+n..12 3-15

424 COUNTRY – PROCESS. Country of Processing NUMBER n3 3-3

425 COUNTRY – DISAS-SEMBLY

Country of Disassembly NUMBER n3 3-3


AI Name Description Type Format Min-Max426 COUNTRY – FULL

PROCESSCountry Covering fullProcess Chain

NUMBER n3 3-3

427 ORIGIN SUBDIVISION Country Subdivision ofOrigin

ISO646 x..3 0-3

7001 NSN NATO Stock Number(NSN)

NUMBER n13 13-13

7002 MEAT CUT UN/ECE Meat Carcassesand Cuts Classification

ISO646 x..30 0-30

7003 EXPIRY TIME Expiration Date and Time DATETIME yyyyMMddHHmm 8-12

7004 ACTIVE POTENCY Active Potency NUMBER n..4 0-4

7005 CATCH AREA Catch Area ISO646 x..12 0-12

7006 FIRST FREEZE DATE First Freeze Date(YYMMDD)

DATE yyMMdd 7-10

7007 HARVEST DATE Harvest Date(YYMMDD[YYMMDD])

NUMBER n6+n..6 6-12

7008 AQUATIC SPECIES Species for FisheryPurposes

ISO646 x..3 0-3

7009 FISHING GEAR TYPE Fishing Gear Type ISO646 x..10 0-10

7010 PROD METHOD Production Method ISO646 x..2 0-2

7020 REFURB LOT ISO646

7021 FUNC STAT ISO646

7022 REV STAT ISO646

7023 GIAI – ASSEMBLY ISO646

7030 PROCESSOR #0 Approval Number ofProcessor with ISOCountry Code

ISO646 n3+x..27 3-30


ISO646 n3+x..27 3-30


ISO646 n3+x..27 3-30


ISO646 n3+x..27 3-30


ISO646 n3+x..27 3-30


ISO646 n3+x..27 3-30


ISO646 n3+x..27 3-30


ISO646 n3+x..27 3-30


ISO646 n3+x..27 3-30


ISO646 n3+x..27 3-30


AI Name Description Type Format Min-Max710 NHRN PZN National Healthcare

Reimbursement Number(NHRN) – Germany PZN

ISO646 x..20 0-20

711 NHRN CIP National HealthcareReimbursement Number(NHRN) – France CIP

ISO646 x..20 0-20

712 NHRN CN National HealthcareReimbursement Number(NHRN) – Spain CN

ISO646 x..20 0-20

713 NHRN DRN National HealthcareReimbursement Number(NHRN) – Brasil DRN

ISO646 x..20 0-20

8001 DIMENSIONS Roll Products (Width,Length, Core Diametre,Direction, Splices)

NUMBER n14 14-14

8002 CMT No Cellular MobileTelephone Identifier

ISO646 x..20 0-20

8003 GRAI Global Returnable AssetIdentifier (GRAI)

ISO646 n14+x..16 14-30

8004 GIAI Global Individual AssetIdentifier (GIAI)

ISO646 x..30 0-30

8005 PRICE PER UNIT Price Per Unit of Measure NUMBER n6 6-6

8006 GCTIN Identification of theComponents of a TradeItem

NUMBER n14+n2+n2 18-18

8007 IBAN International BankAccount Number (IBAN)

ISO646 x..34 0-34

8008 PROD TIME Date and Time ofProduction

DATETIME yyyyMMddHHmm 8-12

8010 CPID Global Service RelationNumber (GSRN)

ISO646 x..30 0-30

8011 CPID SERIAL Global Service RelationNumber (GSRN)

NUMBER n..12 0-12

8012 VERSION Software version ISO646 x..20 0-20

8017 GSRN – PROVIDER Global Service RelationNumber (GSRN)

NUMBER n18 18-18

8018 GSRN – RECIPIENT Global Service RelationNumber (GSRN)

NUMBER n18 18-18

8019 SRIN Service Relation InstanceNumber (SRIN)

NUMBER n..10 0-10

8020 REF No Payment Slip ReferenceNumber

ISO646 x..25 0-25

8100 - GS1-128 CouponExtended Code

NUMBER n6 6-6


NUMBER n1+n5+n4 10-10


NUMBER n1+n1 2-2

8110 - Coupon Code Identifi-cation for Use in NorthAmerica

ISO646 x..70 0-70

8111 POINTS Loyalty points of acoupon

NUMBER n4 4-4

8112 COUPON CODE ISO646 x..30 0-30


AI Name Description Type Format Min-Max8200 PRODUCT URL Extended Packaging URL ISO646 x..70 0-70

8P PPN_GTIN Global Trade ItemNumber (PPN)

NUMBER n14 14-14

90 INTERNAL Information MutuallyAgreed Between TradingPartners

ISO646 x..30 0-30

91 INTERNAL Company Internal Infor-mation

ISO646 x..30 0-30


ISO646 x..30 0-30


ISO646 x..30 0-30


ISO646 x..30 0-30


ISO646 x..30 0-30


ISO646 x..30 0-30


ISO646 x..30 0-30


ISO646 x..30 0-30


ISO646 x..30 0-30

9N PPN Pharmacy ProductNumber (PPN)

ALNUM an..22 4-22

B01 AIC AIC Code NUMBER n9 9-9

B02 BOLLINI Bollini Vignette NUMBER n9 9-9

B03 BELG CODE Belgium Vignette NUMBER n15 15-15

B04 READER OFFSET Code Reader OffsetCount

NUMBER n2 0-2

CH01 PRODUCT CODE China Product Code NUMBER n..20 0-20

CH02 RESOURCE CODE China Resource Code NUMBER n..20 0-20

CH03 SUB TYPE China Sub Type NUMBER n..10 0-10

CH04 ACTOR China Actor STRING x..20 0-20

CH05 CORP ORDER ID China Corp. Order ID STRING x..20 0-20

CH06 TO CORP ID China to Corp. ID STRING x..20 0-20

CH07 PACKAGE RATIO China Package Ratio STRING x..20 0-20

CH08 CODE VERSION China Code Version NUMBER n..5 0-5

CH09 PACKAGE SPEC Package Specification forChina Export

NUMBER n..5 0-5

CH10 WORKSHOP Workshop for ChinaExport

STRING x..20 0-20

CH11 LINE MANAGER LineManager for ChinaExport

STRING x..20 0-20

CH12 FROM CORP ID From Corp ID for ChinaExport

STRING x..20 0-20

CH13 DRUG TYPE Drug Type for ChinaExport

STRING x..20 0-20

CH14 COMMENT Comment for ChinaExport

STRING x..20 0-20


AI Name Description Type Format Min-MaxCH15 ALT CORP ID Alt. Corp. Order ID for

China ExportSTRING x..20 0-20

CI01 INIT CHANGEABLE initial changeable value STRING x..255 0-255

CX01 REPEAT CHANGABLE repeatable changeablevalue

STRING x..255 0-255

D PPN_EXP_DATE Expiration Date (PPN)[YYMMDD]

DATE yyMMdd 6-10

DC01 DEVICE COUNTER Printer or reader devicecounter

NUMBER n..10 3-10

F11 FAST CODE DATE yyMMdd 6-10

F21 FAST CODE FAST Coding type STRING x51 0-51

PZN7 PZN_7 Pharmazentralnummer(7)

NUMBER n7 7-7

PZN8 PZN_8 Pharmazentralnummer(8)

NUMBER n8 8-8

R00 RANK NAME Rank Description STRING x..20 0-20

R01 SER ALGO Serialization Algorithm STRING x..20 0-20

R02 SER PREFIX Fix Serial Prefix ISO646 x..20 0-20

R03 SER LENGTH Serial Number Length NUMBER n2 0-2

R04 SSCC PACK ID SSCC pack type NUMBER n1 0-1

R05 COMP PREFIX Company Prefix NUMBER n4+n..8 4-12

R06 PROD QUANTITY Target productionquantity

NUMBER n..10 0-10

R07 PROD NAME External Product Name STRING x..64 0-64

R08 ORDER NAME External Order Name STRING x..64 0-64

R09 LINEFORMAT NAME External LineformatName

STRING x..64 0-64

R10 LINE NAME External Line Name STRING x..64 0-64

R11 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION External ProductDescription

STRING x..64 0-64

R12 SGTIN EPC GS1 SGTIN EPC Hex STRING x..100 0-100

R13 SSCC EPC GS1 SSCC EPC Hex STRING x..100 0-100

R14 PROD CODE REF product code reference STRING x..20 0-20

R15 UNIT LAST CHANGED last changed Date DATE yyMMdd 7-10

R16 ORDER DESCRIPTION External OrderDescription

STRING x..64 0-64

R17 RND TAIL LEN randomized serial suffixlength

NUMBER n..2 0-2

R18 PRODUCT CODE common product code ISO646 x..20 0-20

R21 HELPER CODE Helpercode Number ISO646 x..20 0-20

R22 HC ALGO Helpercode Algorithm STRING x..20 0-20

R23 HC LENGTH Helpercode NumberLength

NUMBER n2 0-2

R24 HC PREFIX Fix Helpercode Prefix STRING x..20 0-20

R25 SSCC PREFIX Combined R04 and R05 NUMBER n..10 0-10

R36 LAYER SIZE Content Size of oneLayer

NUMBER n..10 0-10

R37 CONTENT COUNT Children Content Size NUMBER n..10 0-10

R370 BASE UNIT COUNT NUMBER n..10 0-10

R371 ITEM COUNT Rank 1 Content Size NUMBER n..10 0-10


AI Name Description Type Format Min-MaxR372 BUNDLE COUNT Rank 2 Content Size NUMBER n..10 0-10

R373 CASE COUNT Rank 3 Content Size NUMBER n..10 0-10

R374 RANK4 COUNT Rank 4 Content Size NUMBER n..10 0-10

R38 PRODCODE POOL MIN pool minimum forproduct code serial listor ranges

NUMBER n..10 0-10

R381 ITEMS IN INCOMPL.CASES

NUMBER n..10 0-10

R383 INCOMPLETE CASES NUMBER n..10 0-10

R39 PRODCODE POOL MAX pool maximum forproduct code sserial listor ranges

NUMBER n..10 0-10

R40 SGTIN POOL MIN pool minimum for sgtinranges

NUMBER n..10 0-10

R41 SGTIN POOL MAX pool maximum for sgtinranges

NUMBER n..10 0-10

R42 SSCC POOL MIN pool minimum for ssccranges

NUMBER n..10 0-10

R43 SSCC POOL MAX pool maximum for ssccranges

NUMBER n..10 0-10

R44 SGTIN POOL LINE pool line for sgtin ranges NUMBER n..10 0-10

R45 SSCC POOL LINE pool line for sscc ranges NUMBER n..10 0-10

R46 PRODCODE POOL LINE pool line for productcode serial list or ranges

NUMBER n..10 0-10

R47 GOOD PRODUCTOUTPUT

NUMBER n..10 0-10

R48 SER EXT Serial GeneratorExtension

ISO646 x..20 0-20

R50 Order export destinationmodule name

STRING x..255 0-255

R51 Product owner name STRING x..255 0-255

R52 PLC format STRING x..255 0-255

S PPN_SERIAL Serial Number (PPN) ALNUM an..20 0-20

X01 - Custom Value 01 STRING x..255 0-255


















AI Name Description Type Format Min-MaxX18 - Custom Value 18 STRING x..255 0-255





Fields based on Application Identifiers can be defined with “Regular Expressions” (see chapter [RegularExpressions } Page 244]).Fields based on date values can be defined with Month name lists (MNL) and with Date time patterns (seechapter [Date Values } Page 247]).


13.4 ReportsYou can print or export multiple reports, that show different data of the production. The following reportsexist:

Report Description Selection Path for templateBollini Report Shows the serial numbers

of all produced items andtheir status.

Production > Order resultscreate report > select anexisting order > PDF Report >Select report

Pilot/bin/pdf/summary_order

China OrderReport

Shows the serial numbersof all produced items andtheir status.

French OrderReport

Shows the coding data ofthe French order.

Order CountersReport

Shows the counters(good/bad) of all readersfor the selectedproduction.

OrderSummaryReport

Shows all settings of theorder and first and lastserial number for eachrank (if used).

HierarchyReport

Shows the hierarchy andserial number of eachproduced item.

Line FormatReport

Shows all settings for theline format.

Production > Add/Edit lineformat > select an existing format> PDF Report

/Pilot/pdf/configuration

Logfile Report Shows all entries into thelogfile during theproduction.

Logfile Management > Print /Pilot/bin/pdf/logfile

Order ConfirmReport

Shows all settings at thebeginning of theproduction.

Start production via order> select an existing order > PDFReport

/Pilot/bin/pdf/confirm_order


13.4.1 Bollini Report


13.4.2 China Serial Report


13.4.3 French Order Report


13.4.4 Order Counter Report


13.4.5 Order Summary Report


13.4.6 Hierarchy Report


13.4.7 Line Format Report


13.4.8 Logfile Report


13.4.9 Order Confirm Report


13.5 Regular Expressions

Construct Matches

Charactersx The character x

\\ The backslash character

\0n The character with octal value 0n (0 <= n <= 7)

\0nn The character with octal value 0nn (0 <= n <= 7)

\0mnn The character with octal value 0mnn (0 <= m <= 3, 0 <= n <= 7)

\xhh The character with hexadecimal value 0xhh

\uhhhh The character with hexadecimal value 0xhhhh

\t The tab character ('\u0009')

\n The newline (line feed) character ('\u000A')

\r The carriage-return character ('\u000D')

\f The form-feed character ('\u000C')

\a The alert (bell) character ('\u0007')

\e The escape character ('\u001B')

\cx The control character corresponding to x

Character classes[abc] a, b, or c (simple class)

[^abc] Any character except a, b, or c (negation)

[a-zA-Z] a through z or A through Z, inclusive (range)

[a-d[m-p]] a through d, or m through p: [a-dm-p] (union)

[a-z&&[def]] d, e, or f (intersection)

[a-z&&[^bc]] a through z, except for b and c: [ad-z] (subtraction)

[a-z&&[^m-p]] a through z, and not m through p: [a-lq-z](subtraction)

Predefined character classes. Any character (may or may not match line terminators)

\d A digit: [0-9]

\D A non-digit: [^0-9]

\s A whitespace character: [ \t\n\x0B\f\r]

\S A non-whitespace character: [^\s]

\w A word character: [a-zA-Z_0-9]

\W A non-word character: [^\w]

POSIX character classes (US-ASCII only)\p{Lower} A lower-case alphabetic character: [a-z]

\p{Upper} An upper-case alphabetic character:[A-Z]

\p{ASCII} All ASCII:[\x00-\x7F]

\p{Alpha} An alphabetic character:[\p{Lower}\p{Upper}]

\p{Digit} A decimal digit: [0-9]

\p{Alnum} An alphanumeric character:[\p{Alpha}\p{Digit}]

\p{Punct} Punctuation: One of !"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~

\p{Graph} A visible character: [\p{Alnum}\p{Punct}]

\p{Print} A printable character: [\p{Graph}\x20]

\p{Blank} A space or a tab: [ \t]

\p{Cntrl} A control character: [\x00-\x1F\x7F]

\p{XDigit} A hexadecimal digit: [0-9a-fA-F]

\p{Space} A whitespace character: [ \t\n\x0B\f\r]

java.lang.Character classes (simple java character type)


\p{javaLowerCase} Equivalent to java.lang.Character.isLowerCase()

\p{javaUpperCase} Equivalent to java.lang.Character.isUpperCase()

\p{javaWhitespace} Equivalent to java.lang.Character.isWhitespace()

\p{javaMirrored} Equivalent to java.lang.Character.isMirrored()

Classes for Unicode blocks and categories\p{InGreek} A character in the Greek block (simple block)

\p{Lu} An uppercase letter (simple category)

\p{Sc} A currency symbol

\P{InGreek} Any character except one in the Greek block (negation)

[\p{L}&&[^\p{Lu}]] Any letter except an uppercase letter (subtraction)

Boundary matchers^ The beginning of a line

$ The end of a line

\b A word boundary

\B A non-word boundary

\A The beginning of the input

\G The end of the previous match

\Z The end of the input but for the final terminator, if any

\z The end of the input

Greedy quantifiersX? X, once or not at all

X* X, zero or more times

X+ X, one or more times

X{n} X, exactly n times

X{n,} X, at least n times

X{n,m} X, at least n but not more than m times

Reluctant quantifiersX?? X, once or not at all

X*? X, zero or more times

X+? X, one or more times

X{n}? X, exactly n times

X{n,}? X, at least n times

X{n,m}? X, at least n but not more than m times

Possessive quantifiersX?+ X, once or not at all

X*+ X, zero or more times

X++ X, one or more times

X{n}+ X, exactly n times

X{n,}+ X, at least n times

X{n,m}+ X, at least n but not more than m times

Logical operatorsXY X followed by Y

X|Y Either X or Y

(X) X, as a capturing group

Back references\n Whatever the nth capturing group matched

Quotation\ Nothing, but quotes the following character


\Q Nothing, but quotes all characters until \E

\E Nothing, but ends quoting started by \Q

Special constructs (non-capturing)(?:X) X, as a non-capturing group

(?idmsux-idmsux) Nothing, but turns match flags i d m s u x on - off

(?idmsux-idmsux:X) X, as a non-capturing group with the given flags i d m s u x on - off

(?=X) X, via zero-width positive lookahead

(?!X) X, via zero-width negative lookahead

(?<=X) X, via zero-width positive lookbehind

(?<!X) X, via zero-width negative lookbehind

(?>X) X, as an independent, non-capturing group


13.6 Date ValuesMNL01: JAN;FEB;MRZ;APR;MAI;JUN;JUL;AUG;SEP;OKT;NOV;DEZMNL02: Jan;Feb;Mrz;Apr;Mai;Jun;Jul;Aug;Sep;Okt;Nov;DezMNL03: Jan.;Feb.;Mar.;Apr.;May;June;July;Aug.;Sept.;Oct.;Nov.;Dec.MNL04: Q1;Q1;Q1;Q2;Q2;Q2;Q3;Q3;Q3;Q4;Q4;Q4

Letter Date or Time Component Presentation Examples G Era designator Text AD

y Year Year 1996; 96

Y Week year (A week year is a yearwhere all the weeks in the year arewhole weeks.)

Year 2009; 09

M Month in year Month July; Jul; 07

w Week in year Number 27

W Week in month Number 2

D Day in year Number 189

d Day in month Number 10

F Day of week in month Number 2

E Day name in week Text Tuesday; Tue

u Day number of week (1 =Monday, ..., 7 = Sunday)

Number 1

a Am/pm marker Text PM

H Hour in day (0-23) Number 0

k Hour in day (1-24) Number 24

K Hour in am/pm (0-11) Number 0

h Hour in am/pm (1-12) Number 12

m Minute in hour Number 30

s Second in minute Number 55

S Millisecond Number 978

z Time zone General time zone Pacific Standard Time; PST;GMT-08:00

Z Time zone RFC 822 time zone -0800

X Time zone ISO 8601 time zone -08; -0800; -08:00

Examples:

Date and Time Pattern Result "yyyy.MM.dd G 'at' HH:mm:ss z" 2001.07.04 AD at 12:08:56 PDT

"EEE, MMM d, ''yy" Wed, Jul 4, '01

"h:mm a" 12:08 PM

"hh 'o''clock' a, zzzz" 12 o'clock PM, Pacific Daylight Time

"K:mm a, z" 0:08 PM, PDT

"yyyyy.MMMMM.dd GGG hh:mm aaa" 02001.July.04 AD 12:08 PM

"EEE, d MMM yyyy HH:mm:ss Z" Wed, 4 Jul 2001 12:08:56 -0700

"yyMMddHHmmssZ" 010704120856-0700

"yyyy-MM-dd'T'HH:mm:ss.SSSZ" 2001-07-04T12:08:56.235-0700

"yyyy-MM-dd'T'HH:mm:ss.SSSXXX" 2001-07-04T12:08:56.235-07:00


13.7 Supported PrintersThe printers in the list below are supported. But note that some printers are restricted within their use (e.g.no aggregation printer).

Printer type Manufacturer Models RemarksDODDrop On Demand

Wolke (Videojet) m600 advanced, m600 oem, m600 touch (2)

Domino G Series

REA REA HR Jet

Bluhm Weber X1Jet, X4Jet

Atlantic Zeiser Omega i36 (1)

Domino C Series (1), (2),(4)

CIJContinuous Ink Jet

KBA-Metronic Alphajet D (1)

Videojet Videojet VJ 1510CIJ, 1610CIJ, 1620CIJ (1), (4)

Videojet VJ 1550CIJ, 1650CIJ (1)

CO2-Laser Domino D320i (D Series)

KBA-Metronic K-1000 SP / PLUS (10/30 Watt) (1)

Videojet VJ 3120, VJ 3320, VJ 3430

Linx SL101, SL301

Alltec LC100, LC300, LC500

TTOThermal TransferOverhead

Markem Imaje SmartDate 5, X40, X50, X60

CIMJET 334 (1), (4)

Videojet Dataflex Plus

AC Codiergeräte NGT+ (4)

Avery Dennison Avery PEM (2), (3)

Logopak VLP110 (1)

Zebra 170xiIII, 170Xi4, R110Xi4, R110PAX4 (2), (3)

Sato M8490Se, CL608e, S84-ex (2)

Autolabel D43, T43 (2), (4)

Printer Interface NiceLabel e.g. Zebra, AveryPEM, ... (1), (2),(4)

(1) Please clarify all requirements in advance.(2) May be used as aggregation printer.(3) May be used on different ranks in the same line format ("virtual device").(4) No printer buffer for serial numbers.


13.8 Abbreviations and TermsABS Advanced Bundle Station

AI Application Identifier

Auto-Logout Logged in PCE Line Manager users will be automatically logged out after a certainperiod of inactivity. This period can be set in the system settings. This preventsunauthorized access to areas protected by the authorization system.

BAK Bundle Aggregation Kit

CAK Case Aggregation Kit

COM Serial interfaces for bidirectional data transfer between the PC and peripheral devices.

CSK Carton Serialization Kit

DB Database

XMV Datamatrix Station XMV

FDA 21 CFR Part 11 FDA is the abbreviation for Food and Drug Administration, which is an organizationof the US Department of Health and Human Services. The FDA makes regulations formanufacturers of pharmaceutical and food products in order to protect the health ofthe consumers. It also checks for compliance with these regulations. CFR is theabbreviation for Code of Federal Regulations. All of the regulations of the Americanlegal system are contained in this massive document. The number 21 is the shortform for Title 21, Chapter I and the number 11 is the abbreviated designation for Part11. Part 11 deals with electronic records and electronic signatures. The full title is:Code of Federal Regulations: Food and Drug Administration Title 21, Chapter I, Part11-Electronic Records; Electronic Signatures

ERP System Enterprise Resource Planning System (typically order transaction

GS1 Global Standards One

Item An item is the smallest unit at the aggregation process. This can be a folding box ora blister. It is usually aggregated to a bundle or directly to a shipping case.

LAN Local Area Network, network for data exchange between devices

Log file Automatically generated record file

MAS Manual Aggregation Station

HRC AI-CORE High Resolution Camera Software (AI = Aggregation Inspection)

OCV Optical Character Verification

Order report A report issued after the end of production, which contains the batch data and astatistic for the monitoring results (good/total) of the individual monitoring devices.

PAK Pallet Aggregation Kit

PCE Pharmacontrol Electronic GmbH

PLM PCE Line ManagerPLC Programmable logic controller

PSM PCE Site ManagerRank At each aggregation rank, unambiguous assignment of units to parent-child aggre-

gation levels is done.

SMC Smart Camera

SCS Shipping Case Station

TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. A protocol combination thatcombines transport and routing in one network connection.

Unit A unit is the result of an aggregation level. The term unit is used for an item, abundle, a shipping case or a pallet

VDMA Association of German Mechanical and Systems Engineers

VDMAXML_P Norm for the integration of intelligent components in packaging machines andprocessing machines: data exchange structuring with regard to the standards of 21CFR 11, Standardized Communication (VDMAXML_P Version 1.0)


13.9 Troubleshooting Guide

WARNINGTrained personnel onlyBefore attempting any corrective action, be sure that the person doing the action has beentrained on the PCE Line Manager and has read the entire operator manual. Failure to doso can result in injury and/or property damage. Corrective actions denoted with "MTService Technician" should not be attempted by operators or in-house technicians.

This Troubleshooting Guide is intended to be used by operators and in-house technicians that have beentrained on the PCE Line Manager. It covers the basic symptoms and most usual fixes to failures that mayoccur on the PLM.This Guide can be applied to all machines with a PLM that have been installed by a trained METTLERTOLEDO service technician.

DisclaimerThis list contains a selected subset of the actual alarm list. There is no assurance that the data presentedhere is complete.Due to its generic character, it might not serve as a comprehensive troubleshooting guide for a specificinstallation. It shows only possible solutions for testing processes.No customer specific data is given.

AlarmNumber

Alarm Message AlarmCategory

Probable cause/ How to fix theissue

How to test/ Why nottestable

04000 The local log filereaches a size of{0}. Please make abackup on anexternal drive andclear the log.

normal Relevant only for embedded DB(H2, Derby). See error message.Clear log functionality is availableon 'Backup > Backup log file' onlyfor embedded DB.

Not testable on thestandard productiondatabases (MS SQL,Oracle).

04001 Error occurredwhile trying tobackup log file({0}).

normal The backup destination could notbe written. Check the path and theavailable size!

Choose as backup drivea removable medium andremove it before pressingthe backup button.

05300 ERP XVIEW Modeimport failed.

error XVIEW mode is the PLM / PSMfunctionality for order import. It isrelevant only with active systemsetting "EM01 ERP ERP XVIEWMode". The import task starts onentering the panel "Start order".The error occurs in case of anydatabase connection/networkproblem.Restart PLM. If successfullystarted, enter "Start order" panelagain.

Not testable since theexecution of the task doesnot take long. It is veryhard to perform thedatabase disconnect inthis interval.

05307 External order: {0}has been importedto line: {1}.

info It is not an issue but a confir-mation of successful import. Thenumber is given there by mistake,will be corrected.An external order is created withan external system and importedto the PCE database on activesetting "EM01 ERP ERP XVIEWMode".

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AlarmNumber




05319 Operation notavailable in localcache mode

error The following operations are notavailable in LC mode: editing ofusers, user groups, user rights,AIs, devices, line formats,products, add / remove / edit /move / reset of order, switchingthe line.

Start an order in LCmode. Try to edit a usergroup.

05320 Can't copyproduction order tolocal cachedatabase.

error An unexpected error (for example,database is not reachable) thatoccurs on copying order data fromthe master line to the slave line.Check DB connectivity. Reset theorder on the master line, restartthe line, and start the order on themaster line again.


05326 Cannot read PLCdata ({0}) onaddress: {1}.Device: {2}

critical Relevant only for PLC typeRockwell_PLC. Occurs on readingfrom / writing to PLC address.Cause: address is incorrectlyconfigured in Parameter-,Messages-, Teach- or Counters-tables in device settings.Check if the PLC address iscorrectly written and consistentwith addresses supported by PLCsoftware.

Configure a device'Rockwell_PLC' in PLM.Open the device settingsof the PLC, parameterstable. Edit any frequentlyused address likeHeartbeat in order tomake that invalid. RestartPLM.

05500 No product chosen normal Select product in list. In 'Product Management'add a product and savewithout entering a name.

05501 No order chosen normal Select order in list. In 'Order Management'add an order and savewithout entering a name.

05503 No line formatchosen

error No line format is selected whencreating a new order. Select a lineformat before saving.

Go to production->add/edit order. Click add.Type a name for the neworder then click on save.

05504 No device formatfound in device:{0}

error Device format fields cannot beloaded. This currently occurs onlywith AveryPEM devices. Thedevice operates with an FTPconnection.

Disrupt the FTPconnection by shuttingdown the FTP site orunplugging the networkcable for example.

05505 Line format {0}incomplete

normal Check line format. Start workorder/testrunwith an incompletelineformat. A lineformat isonly complete when thereis a format selected foreach active device.

05506 Cannot set deviceformat for device{0}

normal Check connection to device. Only occurs when devicestate is unstable.


AlarmNumber




05509 Devices not ready.Production startaborted.

error The error is general and appearson production start in case if thedevice state is incorrect for startingthe production. The message isfollowed by another detailed error.For example, if the printer has anynon-confirmed error or the labelupload on the printer is failed bytimeout. How to fix: Check devicefunctionality. For example, devicewas powered off or the cover isopen. Or printer ribbon is torn orused up.

Disconnect ethernet cableto MSC.

05512 Device is linked to{0} configu-ration(s)

normal Before deleting a device it must bedeactivated in all line formats.

Try to delete a deviceused in any line format.

05600 Serial Number: {0}not found indatabase

error This is a technical failsafe errorthat is triggered when thedatabase returns an error or isdisconnected when PLM tries touse a serial number from the listin the database for production.

It is only triggered when atechnical error such as aconnection failure or acorrupt database statusoccurs.

05602 Unknown serial no.({0}) in Code

warning A reader (scanner/camera)encounters an unexpected serialnumber. For example, a serialnumber not designated for therunning order.

1. Set global scanner toSERIAL_LINK_READERreader mode. 2. Startserialization order. 3. Useglobal hand scanner toread an arbitrary codewith serial number.

05622 Cannot aggregateSN: {0}. Thenumber of casesread by {1}exceeds the limitof {2} cases.

error Unexpected error in case of aggre-gation. Repeat aggregation.Occurs when:1. ABS update size mismatch:number of serials to aggregate isunexpected (too high or too low)2. Update size mismatch: numberof serials to aggregate isunexpected (too high or too low)3. Connectivity issues withdatabase4. Permission/lock issues withdatabase (e.g. simultaneousaccess to DB by various PLMs orother applications (on tabletbl_ordersunits)5. Check aggregation list failed(invalid product data)6. Serial for aggregation is invalid(or empty)7. Error while generating helpercode or serial number.

Test depends on theoccurrence. Example:Start a production. Go tothe global scanner >show aggregation. Selecta rank, 3 for example.Click aggregate and scanan invalid code. Thenclose the rank (click onclose).

05640 Cannot aggregateserials on rank: {0}

- The message is not used and willbe removed.

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05643 Cannot move nonorphan {0} SN: {1}with parent

normal The scanned unit cannot bemoved to the current orderbecause it is aggregated.Only non-aggregated units can bemoved to the other order.

Open a hierarchy view ofthe global scanner onrunning production. Scana unit that belongs toanother order and isalready aggregated (Forexample, product that isaggregated to case).Observe the errormessage. If the unit is notaggregated, confirmationdialog with a suggestionto move the unit appears.

05644 Cannot insertreceived serial: {0}for order: {1} readby device: {2}

critical Relevant for readers with activatedsetting 'readOnly'. It means thatthe external units read by thedevice are added to the currentorder if they don't exist already.The message is shown on anyunexpected error caused by adatabase communicationproblem.Check the communication with thedatabase. Restart PLM.


05652 Order {0} changedby another line.

error A user has changed the selectedorder on another line.

Go to production->startproduction via order.Select an order. Deletethat order on another line.Try to start the productionon the first line.

05655 Cannot moveserial: {0} fromorder: {1} withstatus: {2}

normal The message occurs on aggre-gation close or on scanning theunit with the Global scanner andthe attempt to move the unit fromanother PCE order to the currentorder. The external unit isvalidated. The move is possible ifthe following AIs of external andcurrent order are the same: Lot(10), Expiry Date (17),Production date (11), and Bestbefore (15). The error occurs if thelisted AIs are different.Use only the units from the ordersthat are compatible with thecurrent order.

Open the hierarchy viewof the global scanner ona running production.Scan a unit that belongsto another order that hasa different expiry date..

05701 POWER FAIL, willshutdown in 15seconds...

normal UPS signaled a power fail. Switch off the power.

05800 Insufficient serialsavailable for GTIN:{0} on rank: {1}and serial lengthof: {2}.

error No serial numbers with the definedlength for this rank in thedatabase.

Create a serializationorder with SN algorithmPCLIST and any randomGTIN that has noassigned serial number.Try to start the order.


AlarmNumber




05814 Insufficient serialsavailable forPRODUCT CODE:{0} on rank: {1}and serial lengthof: {2}.

error Not enough serial numbersavailable for the selected serialnumber algorithm. Import moreserial numbers for the order.

Create an order withserial algorithm(R01)PCLIST. Use or remove allavailable serial numbersin the database. Start aproduction with thatorder.

07001 Databaseconnection lost to:{0} Try toreconnect?

error Database connection is disrupted. Go to the login screen.Disrupt the databaseconnection (e.g. shutdown the databaseservice). Enter validusername and password.

21031 PLC {0}.Unexpectedproduct on out feedconveyor.

critical Countercheck sensor detected anunexpected product. Remove theproduct on the counterchecksensor!

When running inproduction mode, covercounter check sensor for2 seconds.

21032 PLC {0}. Ejectionfailed.

critical Function only applicable whenmachine has counter check badway. Check ejection functionality(air pressure). If using a S7 200there might be a PPI cableplugged – unplug!

When running inproduction mode, covernozzles on bad productpassing.

21034 PLC {0}. Printererror

error Only active when ink level controlis activated.

Remove the cartridge.

21035 PLC {0}. Camera 1not ready foroperation.

normal Check state of camera on port 1.Camera has to be started withproduction.

Press button 'Menu' incamera window duringoperation.

21039 PLC {0}. Camera 5not ready foroperation.

error The error comes from the PLC(single address for all PLC errormessages). A device (not onlycamera) was deactivated in thePLC but the error messages forthis device are still running in thePLC. Deactivate the errormessages.

Switch off the connectionbetween the camera andthe PLC.

21045 PLC {0}. Encodererror

normal Check encoder functionality. Disconnect the data cableat the encoder and startproduction.

21046 PLC {0}. Camera 1consecutive error

Critical Something is wrong with the printquality or imprint is missing. /depends on reason for badreading.

Run a number of badproducts which exceedsthe tolerance set forconsecutive error.

21055 PLC {0}. Low airpressure.

normal Check ejection functionality (airpressure).

Close the manual valve atthe air pressure unitduring operation.

21056 PLC {0}.Emergency stop.

normal Check emergency hardwarebutton.

Press emergency stopbutton during operation.

21057 PLC {0}. Machineselected in bypass.

critical DMS works in dummy/transportmode. Check safety circuit. Checkmotor address. Check motor fordefects.

Turn key switch to runmachine in bypassmode.


AlarmNumber




21058 PLC {0}. Productsensor has beencoveredconstantly..

Critical Product (or something else)covers photo eye at infeedconveyor, when production isstarting / remove everything frominfeed conveyor.

Cover the sensor whilethe system is booting.The sensor must becovered before it isrecognized and integratedinto the system.

21062 PLC {0}. Printererror.

error The error comes from the PLC(single address for all PLC errormessages). Check if printer isready and activated in systemsettings. System settings have tobe the same as in lineformat. If theprinter uses LAN, no printer PLCname is allowed in the devicesettings.

Switch off the connectionbetween the printer andthe PLC.

21063 PLC {0}. Error:Long productdetected. Removeall products fromconveyor.

Critical Actual product is longer than thepredefined product length in theline format / enter correct value forproduct length in the line format.

Run products which arelonger than the onestored in the line format +tolerance.

21064 PLC {0}. Error:Short productdetected. Removeall products fromconveyor.

Critical Actual product is longer than thepredefined product length in theline format / enter correct value forproduct length in the line format.

Run products which areshorter than the onestored in the line format +tolerance.

21066 PLC {0}.Downstreammachine stopped.

normal Check downstream hardwarefunctionality.

Operate the input 1.5 forDownstream simulation.

21081 PLC {0}. Error:Open cover.

error Opened door or cover causes theerror. Close door or cover.

Open the door or cover ofthe machine.

21082 PLC {0}. Eject full Critical Too many products were ejected.Bin is full.

Cover the eject bin filllevel sensor.

21083 PLC {0}. Camera 1wrong code

critical Camera 1 no match. Create a different 2D codeand place in front of thecamera while production.

21089 PLC {0}. HeartbeatPLM - connectionbroken from PLC

normal Check PLC - PLM connection. - Start an order- Unplug PPI-cable fromPLC- Wait until PLC stops thebeltTo restart machine- Shut down PLM- Reconnect PPI-cable- Restart PLM

21090 PLC {0}. Missingproduct on ejectsensor

critical Good product on eject sensor ismissing.

Eject a good product tothe ejection box whileproduction. Check forgood path countercheck.

21091 PLC {0}. Upstreammachine stopped

critical Check upstream hardwarefunctionality.

Stop upstream machine.Operate the input 1.4. forUpstream simulation.


AlarmNumber




21092 PLC {0}.Consecutive Error

Critical Machine consecutive error, sumover all consecutive errors. Onlydiffers from 21046 if severalcameras are used.

Run a number of cartonswhich result in a badresult at all cameraswhich exceeds thetolerance set for machineconsecutive error.

21097 PLC {0}. Timeout:PLC waiting fordata valid fromPLM.

error The error comes from the PLC(single address for all PLC errormessages). Check if on all ranksthe aggregation printer isconfigured correctly.

Unexpected error thatcannot be tested.

21117 PLC {0}. Camera1: Data valid signalmissing.

error Camera is over clocked or datavalid cable from camera is notconnected to PLC.

Disconnect the data validcable.

21118 -21122

PLC {0}. Camera2-6: Data validsignal missing.

error The error comes from the PLC(single address for all PLC errormessages). Check connectingcable. Check PLC and camerasignal. Check if PLC is configuredcorrectly.


21150 PLC {0}.Countercheck in badway

error Product is not recognized bycounter check bad way after it wasrejected. Check why product is notejected correctly.

Remove bad product byhand before it is rejected.

21195 PLC {0}. Reject binfull

warning Eject fill level sensor blocked.Remove everything betweensensor and reflector.

Block sensor by hand.

21369 PLC {0}. Camera 1good signalmistimed

error Camera 1 sent a good signal tothe PLC without being triggered bythe PLC. Check why cameraprovides mistimed signal.

Make sure that camerareads good and presstrigger button at the backside of the camera.

21371 PLC {0}. Camera 1data valid signalmistimed

error Camera 1 sent a data valid signalto the PLC without being triggeredby the PLC. Check why cameraprovides mistimed signal.

Press trigger button at theback side of the camera.

21423 Consecutive errorsensor 2

error Currently not implemented. -

21440 Warning: TE1(2P1)

warning TE1 provides warning signal forany reason. Check display of TE1to get more information.

Manipulate sensor forlabel material.

21441 Warning: TE2(3P1)

warning TE2 provides Warning signal forany reason. Check display of TE2to get more information.

Manipulate sensor forlabel material.

21442 Warning: Low inklevel Printer 1

warning Printer 1 is running out of ink. Putin new ink cartridges.

Put in empty printcartridge. Alternativelyprovide 24V at input I5.2.

22004 Printer: {0} startprint engine failed

error Unsaved changes in lineformat.Label is not available in printeranymore and lineformat cannotload label. Printer has hardwaredefect (encoder error, no inkcartridge).


22008 Printer: {0} sendfield data to label:{1} failed

error Formats and fields are not loadedin lineformat. Label is missing inthe lineformat.



AlarmNumber




22102 Print head 1 beltspeed too high.

Warning Wolke "Belt speed" setting has tomatch the actual one. Increasethis setting or lower your beltspeed.

Increase the belt speed tothe maximum. If the errordoes not appear addadditional lines to beprinted.

23000 Could not sendreference code

error Sending a reference code tocamera for verification has failed.Unexpected error that occurs if thecamera provides a negativeresponse on sending a referencecode. Check IP and/or USB connectivityto camera.

Not testable asconnection loss andreference code messagemust occur in a extremelyshort time period.

23001 Error by camera{0} during userinitialization.

error Insufficient rights for camerausage. Set rights (camera A-K inuser management).

Delete the user rights forthe respective camera.

23003 Could not sendreference code todevice {0}.Characters aremissing {1}. Doyou want to startTESTRUN for teachin chars?

normal Error by the specified camera dueto characters not taught in.

Define a reference for acamera OCV window,with characters not in theset of this window. Defineand start an order overthis format.

29000 Cannot write PLCdata ({0}) onaddress: {1}.Device: {2}

error The error is caused by a wrongaddress in the PLC parametersettings. Go to the device settingsof the PLC (button 'Parameters')and check in the parameters tableif the address is correct.

- Go to the device settingsof the PLC (button'Parameters').- Change the address ofthe parameter 'Systemready'. - Save. - Restart PLM. Do not forget to set thevalue back to the correctvalue, save and restartPLM.

29001 Cannot read PLCdata ({0}) onaddress: {1}.Device: {2}

normal Check the OPC address the devicesettings. Check if correct XML-filefor PLC is available in folder"distribution" for all ranks.

Change PLC"ERROR" (Edit devicesettings > PLC >Messages) fromDB1.DBD4800 toDB1.DBD480000000000).

29002 Cannot connectdevice {0} on {1}

normal Check if the device is switched onand physically connected to themachine. Check networkconnector.

Shut down PLM.Disconnect cable atdevice.

29005 Lost connection todevice ''{0} ({1})''

normal Check device connection. Remove network cablefrom device.

29121 Lost connection todevice ''{0} ({1})''

error The PLM direct xml exportdirectory does not exist. Create afolder and set the correct path.

Create a device with thedriver PCE_DIRECT_XML.In the settings for thisnew device, set an invalidpath for the settingexportPath. Try to savethe settings.


AlarmNumber




29122 XML importdirectory: {0} notavailable

error The PLM direct xml importdirectory does not exist. Create afolder and set the correct path.

create a device with driverPCE_DIRECT_XML. In thesettings for this newdevice, set an invalidpath for the settingimportPath. Try to savethe settings.

33001 MPC: {0} reads {1}unique codes andexceeds expectedtarget size of {2}.

error Devices: PCE_SCM, PCE_HRC,PCE_HRC_LAN, CIV_VDMA. Erroroccurs if the camera is in aggre-gation, reads several items(children) and the amount ofchildren exceeds the amount ofchild items defined for the rank (AI30 /37 ). MPI: in HRC softwareunder "Tolerances/ Processing"the parameter "Reset the lastImage automatically on badresult" is not set to 1.

In the HRC software thereis a setting that definesthe maximum items in alayer to be read. Thisvalue should be morethan AI 30 for this rank inthe PLM order. The erroroccurs after the first read.

36102 Device: {0}selected slave line:{1} does not exist

error Slave device is configured andconnected, but the line on theslave given in the slave devicesettings does not exist on theslave machine. Set the setting to avalid line name.

Create slave device onmaster, set slave line torandom value.

36103 Device: {0} noslave line nameavailable

error Slave device is configured andconnected, but the slave linename is not specified in the devicesettings. Set the setting to a validline name.

Create slave device onmaster, set slave line toempty value.

40030 PLC: Device{0} setstate to: {1} failed

error PLC cannot be set to execute stateupon production start.

Set up the PLC to delayproduction start for atleast 5 seconds.For example: suspend theproduction and do notremove the bad label.

1:1 Not enabled N/A The “release” input is not active.If the release should not be used,this input must be permanently setat 24V.

Deactivate release.Pull out the cable if theinput is not used.

1:2 Emergency stop N/A The "emergency stop" input isactive.The input is executed in a non-wire-break manner, i.e. 0V isrecognized as an active input.The input has only a messagefunction. Safety-related functionsmay not be controlled with this.If the message should not beused, this input must be perma-nently set at 24V.

Press emergency stop.Pull out the cable if theinput is not used.


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1:3 Cover / door open N/A The “door open” input is active.The input is executed in a non-wire-break manner, i.e. 0V isrecognized as an active input.The input has only a messagefunction. Safety-related functionsmay not be controlled with this.If the message should not beused, this input must be perma-nently set at 24V.

Open door.Pull out the cable if theinput is not used.

1:4 Product too long N/A A product length and a tolerancefor the product length is defined inthe format.The product length is measuredwith a product sensor whenstarted up.The measurement exceeds thedefined value.

Start production, and feedin a too-small product.The alarm cannot betested if a machine isconfigured without aconveyor belt.

1:5 Product too short N/A A product length and a tolerancefor the product length is defined inthe format.The product length is measuredwith a product sensor whenstarted up.The measurement is under thedefined value.

Start production, and feedin a too-long product.The alarm cannot betested if a machine isconfigured without aconveyor belt.

1:6 Air pressure toolow

N/A The “air pressure OK” input is notactive.An air pressure sensor can beconnected to this input.The ejector, for example, does notfunction without air pressure.If the air pressure sensor is not tobe used, this input must bepermanently connected to 24V.

Set the air pressure underthe triggering threshold ofthe air pressure monitor.Pull out the cable if theinput is not used.

1:7 Machine notempty

N/A When starting production, partswithin the machine arerecognized.Only the product sensor and theejection counter-check are usedfor recognition. This alarm is sounded if one ofthese sensors does not detect apart at start of production or afterthe end of cleaning. The alarm can be switched offwith a parameter.

Cover the product sensorand/or the counter-monitoring ejection orplace a product in front ofthe sensor before startingproduction.The alarm cannot betested if a machine isconfigured without aconveyor belt.

1:8 Upstreamequipment notready

N/A The “previous machine” input isnot active.If the ready-to-start message is notused, this input must be perma-nently set at 24V.

Do not activate theprevious machine.Pull out the cable if theinput is not used.

1:9 Downstreamequipment notready

N/A The “downstream machine” inputis not active.If the ready-to-start message is notused, this input must be perma-nently set at 24V.

Do not activate thedownstream machine.Pull out the cable if theinput is not used.


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1:10 Unexpected item atcountercheck goodway

N/A During production, a part wasdiscovered at an unexpected pointin time in the ejection counter-check.

Insert a product after theproduct sensor or thesensor for the ejectioncounter-monitoringbetween two productsduring production.The alarm cannot betested if a machine isconfigured without aconveyor belt or anejection counter-check.

1:11 Jam atdownstreamequipment

N/A The product length is measuredwith a jam sensor at thedischarge.The measurement exceeds thevalue plus a 25% tolerance.The input is not yet implemented.The alarm is an extension forfuture versions.

This alarm is not yetimplemented, and cannotbe tested.

1:12 Jam at upstreamequipment

N/A The product length is measuredwith a jam sensor at the entry.The measurement exceeds thevalue plus a 25% tolerance.The input is not yet implemented.The alarm is an extension forfuture versions.


1:13 Bypass N/A The “bypass” input is activeThe input is not yet implemented.The alarm is an extension forfuture versions.


1:15 Teach mode N/A Various lengths can be automat-ically learned by the system on theconfiguration sides.The conveyor belt is controlled forthis. Thus parts can be conveyedto the discharge. Untested partscan reach the ‘good’ channel.Thus this mode is entered as analarm.

Activate the teach mode.

1:16 Diagnostic mode N/A Outlets can be directly switched onthe diagnostic sides.The system can therefore assumeunforeseen conditions. Untestedparts can reach the ‘good’channel.Thus this mode is entered as analarm.

Activate the diagnosticmode.

1:17 Missing item atcountercheck goodway

N/A During production, a part wasexpected in the ejection counter-check.But no part was recognized.

During production, agood product was ejectedbefore the ejectioncounter-check.The alarm cannot betested if a machine isconfigured without aconveyor belt or anejection counter-check.


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1:18 Language notsupported

N/A The IM requires a language whichis not supported.It uses the languages stored in theparameters.

Switch to a language inthe IM/PLM which is notsupported by the PLC.

1:19 {LoginName}logged in withlevel {LoginLevel}

N/A The user {LoginName} logged inas {LoginLevel} (Operator,Setup…).

Notify the user if there isan inactive IM/PLM.

1:20 {LogoutName}logged out

N/A The user {LoginName} has loggedin.

Log off the user if there isan inactive IM/PLM.

1:21 rotary encoder forthe distancemeasurement outof order

N/A The rotary encoder for the distancemeasurement provides no pulse,despite the fact that the conveyoris running.The alarm is first actively switchedon if a product has passed theproduct sensor. If the conveyor isdelayed, there is no alarm whenthe machine is started.The rotary encoder is faulty.The wire to the rotary encoder isdefective.The idler is not connected to theconveyor.The attachment of the idler to therotary encoder is not correct.

If in active production,loosen the wire from therotary encoder, or loosenthe mechanicalconnection between therotary encoder and thetransport conveyor.The alarm cannot betested if a machine isconfigured without aconveyor belt.

1:22 rotary encoder forthe distancemeasurementwrong direction

N/A The rotary encoder for the distancemeasurement goes in a negativerotary direction.The rotary encoder is incorrectlyinstalled.A and B tracks are reversed.The conveyor is moving the wrongway.

The rotary encoder isincorrectly installed.

1:23 command notallowed

N/A The desired command (such asstart) is not allowed at this time,because the reported user doesnot have the needed rights.

Log in a user without theneeded rights, and pressthe start button.The alarm cannot betested if the system iscompletely controlled withthe PLM (withoutmechanical buttons). ThePLM only presents thebuttons that the user canpress.

1:99 Configuration: testalarm

N/A The test alarm for this alarm groupwas activated from the diagnosticside.

Activate the test alarm.


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31-42:0 Printer Not Ready N/A The ready signal from this deviceis not active.The parameters set how long adevice needs in order to report itsreadiness.If the device is now activated in aline format, it has this time toactivate the ready signal.This alarm is triggered if the readysignal is not active.If the ready signal was activebefore, the alarm is sounded assoon as the signal becomesinactive, even for a short time.

Deactivate if the signal isactively reproduced, suchas by interrupting therelevant connection.

31-42:1 {DeviceName}:noData Valid

N/A After the device has beentriggered, a specific time is neededto calculate the result.After that, it must report the “datavalid” signal, indicating that thecalculation has been done and thedata are available.This alarm sounds if the messageis not given within the defined timeperiod.


31-42:2 {DeviceName}:Data Good too long

N/A The “data valid” and “data good”signals may not exceed aspecified period of time.No manipulations or electricalfaults can therefore be detected.The maximum allowable signallength is calculated from the“normal” signal length of a device.This signal length is found in thedevice’s data sheet, and is enteredin the parameters.The maximum length is ten timesthe signal length.

Activate the signal perma-nently.To do this, one can, forexample, replace thesignal wire with a 24Vwire.There are devices whichuse this input for otherfunctions. The alarmcannot be tested if it isnoted in this devicedescription that the inputis not monitored forexceeding time.

31-42:3 {DeviceName}:Data Valid too long

N/A The “data valid” and “data good”signals may not exceed aspecified period of time.No manipulations or electricalfaults can therefore be detected.The maximum allowable signallength is calculated from the“normal” signal length of a device.This signal length is found in thedevice’s data sheet, and is enteredin the parameters.The maximum length is ten timesthe signal length.

Activate the signal perma-nently.To do this, one can, forexample, replace thesignal wire with a 24Vwire.There are devices whichuse this input for otherfunctions. The alarmcannot be tested if it isnoted in this devicedescription that the inputis not monitored forexceeding time.


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31-42:4 {DeviceName}:consecutive error

N/A This alarm is activated if thedevice delivers a bad readingseveral times in a row.The number of bad readings is setin the parameters.The bad reading counter is resetwith every good reading. Such as:The number of allowed badreadings is 10. A good reading isdone after 9 bad readings. Themeter for the consecutive errorsbegins again at 1 with the nextbad reading.

Deliver more than theconfigured number of badproducts to the device.

31-42:5 {DeviceName}:unexpected trigger

N/A The device must deliver a resultafter a trigger.This requires a certain amount oftime.This alarm is displayed if a deviceis triggered again, even before theresult has been delivered.

Trigger for an unexpectedcondition.To do this, one can, forexample, replace thesignal wire with a 24Vwire.

31-42:6 {DeviceName}:unexpected status

N/A Reserved for the future. This cannot be tested.

31-42:7 {DeviceName}:noData Good

N/A There are devices which mustproduce positive feedback aftereach trigger.For reasons of modularity, thisfeedback is connected to the “datagood” signal.This alarm sounds if the feedbackis not given within the defined timeperiod.Example of such a device:Ejection with ejection check.


31-42:8 {DeviceName01}bad

N/A The device has recognized a badpart.One can configure whether thedevice sounds an alarm.This alarm can be used, forexample, for individual stepcontrols with a confirmation.

Configure the alarm andput a bad part into thedevice.

31-42:9 {DeviceName}good

N/A The device has recognized a goodpart.One can configure whether thedevice sounds an alarm.This alarm can be used, forexample, for individual stepcontrols with a confirmation.

Configure the alarm andput a good part into thedevice.

31-42:10 {DeviceName} N/A Special alarmEvery device can trigger a specialalarm, which is displayed, forexample, for a specific operatingstatus.This alarm is described for eachdevice type.The alarm text must be formedwith additional text.

This cannot be indepen-dently tested.The test must be donewith a specifiedsequence.


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31-42:11 {DeviceName}: noconfirmation

N/A The device did not react to controlcommands.

This cannot be tested.

31-42:12 {DeviceName}: Noheartbeat

N/A This alarm is only valid if thedevice is connected to the PLC viaOPC-UA.The monitoring signal of thedevice has to change its conditionbetween active and inactive withina preset time. If there is no changein condition within the preset time,the system sounds this alarm. The monitoring only takes place ifthe "system ready" signal hasadditionally been set by thedevice. This prevents that thesystem sounds the alarm due todifferent time behavior whenstarting up or shutting down.

Interrupt the communi-cation to the device.

88:0 SCS focus: configu-ration cannot betransferred

N/A The motor configuration could notbe transferred to the controlmodule.


88:99 SCS: test alarm N/A The test alarm for this alarm groupwas activated from the diagnosticside.


89:0 No heartbeat N/A The IM monitoring signal mustconstantly change its statusbetween active and inactive withina set time.This alarm is triggered if nochange is recognized within theset time.The monitoring only takes place ifthe PLM/IM has additionally setthe “PLM ready” signal.This prevents that the systemsounds this alarm due to differenttime behavior of the PLC and theIM when starting up or shuttingdown.

Interrupt the communi-cation between the IM/PLM.Then an error occurs, butthis cannot be displayed,as the IM/PLM also takeover presentation ofalarms. The alarm is onlydisplayed, therefore, aftercommunication isrestored.

89:1 PLM not ready N/A The PLM does not send the"system ready" signal.


89:99 Communication:test alarm



90:99 PackML: test alarm N/A The test alarm for this alarm groupwas activated from the diagnosticside.


91:0-99 Test {Number} N/A The test alarm for this alarm groupwas activated from the diagnosticside.


92:0 N/A

92:1 {DeviceName01}bad

N/A Reaction to a bad reading.This alarm is displayed

94:0 Can't read donglestatus

N/A A dongle is recognized, but cannotbe correctly read.



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94:1 Can't readlicenses

N/A A dongle is recognized, but itcannot read licenses.


94:3 Can't read licensedata

N/A A dongle with licenses isrecognized, but the contentscannot be read.


94:4 Can't clear dongle N/A If a technician resets a dongle, hemust first erase the old data.Could not erase the data.


94:5 Can't write dongle N/A The new technical dongle cannotbe overwritten with the data.


94:6 dongle from{Name} plugged in

N/A The technician {Name} wasregistered with his dongle.This alarm is only used to recordthe alarm history if there havebeen changes to the PLC.


94:7 dongle from{Name} removed

N/A The technician {Name} removedhis dongle.This alarm is only used to recordthe alarm history if there havebeen changes to the PLC.

Remove the dongle

94:8 this function isdisabled for{Name}

N/A The dongle is not the only accessmeans to change configurations.In addition to the dongle, the usermust be logged in with the correctrights.This alarm is displayed if therights of the logged in user are notcorrect.

Log in an incorrect userand plug in the dongle

94:99 Technician dongle:test alarm


Activate the test alarm

95:0 Configuration savefailed

N/A The configuration could not besaved.If the PLC is restarted, anypossible changes have been lost.


95:1 Configuration loadfailed

N/A The configuration could not beloaded.Since the configuration is alwaysloaded from a specified file, thisfile is possibly not available, or isdefective.


95:2 Parameter savefailed

N/A The parameters could not besaved.If the PLC is restarted, anypossible changes have been lost.


95:3 Parameter loadfailed

N/A The parameters could not beloaded.The file is possibly not available ordefective.


95:4 Information savefailed

N/A The file with the hardware infor-mation could not be saved.



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95:5 Information loadfailed

N/A The file with the hardware infor-mation could not be loaded.This alarm is only presentbecause all file alarms arehandled in the same way.The file with the hardware infor-mation will never be loaded.Therefore, this alarm will neversound.


95:6 Data save failed N/A The file with the format could notbe saved.If the PLC is restarted, anypossible changes have been lost.


95:7 Data load failed N/A The file with the format could notbe saved.The file is possibly not available ordefective.


95:10 Configuration copyfailed

N/A A back-up copy of the old file iscreated before saving a configu-ration.An error occurred in this step.This has no influence on the newfile


95:15 Error data save /load / create

N/A Internal PLC program error.Not used for diagnosis purposes


95:16 Error configurationsave / load /create

N/A Internal PLC program error.Not used for diagnosis purposes


95:17 Export failed N/A An error occurred when exportingthe files to a USB stick.


95:18 Can't read cameradata

N/A Reserved for the future. This cannot be tested.

95:20 default parameterfaulty

N/A The standard parameters arefaulty. This alarm occurs if a randomparameter file is renamed in orderto create standard parameters.Standard parameters have adifferent coding than randomparameters and can only becreated by members of theproduction team.


95:99 Configuration: testalarm


Activate the test alarm

96:0 Internal error"CreateInfo"

N/A Internal PLC program error.Only used for diagnosis purposes.


96:1 Internal error"DisposeInfo"



96:2 Erreur interne"GetNumInfo"



96:3 Internal error"GetStrInfo"




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96:4 Internal error"structure size"



96:5 Unable todetermine softwareversion



96:6 Node {WrongMod-ulNode}, Slot{WrongModulSlot},wrong module.Expected: {Wrong-ModulExpected},plugged: {Wrong-ModulName}

N/A When electrically switching on thePLC, a one-time check isperformed in order to verifywhether the physically availablemodule agrees with the configuredmodules.If an incorrect module is found,every additional check is inter-rupted, and this error is displayed.For easier debugging, it showswhich module is configured andwhich module has been foundinstead. The task is done in plaintext.Example: Node 0, socket 16,incorrect module. Expected:X20DI9371 , plugged:X20DO9322

Electrically switch off thePLC and plug in thewrong module.Then switch on the PLC.

96:7 Can't read IPaddress

N/A The IP address of the PLC cannotbe read from the internal memoryarea.Not used for diagnosis purposes


96:8 IP address cannotbe set

N/A The new IP address which hasbeen entered in the configurationcannot be saved in the PLC’sinternal memory.Not used for diagnosis purposes.


96:9 Unable to set timeserver

N/A The time server which has beenentered in the configuration cannotbe saved in the PLC’s internalmemory.Not used for diagnosis purposes.


96:10 Battery empty N/A The memory area is supplied by abattery for specific PLC hardware.Thus the contents remain storedwhen the voltage is switched off.This alarm is only displayed if thePLC has this functionality.Data storage is done in anotherway with the currently-usedCP1382. The alarm can thereforenot be active with this CPU.

This cannot be tested.The currently-used CPUhas no battery; rather, ituses a special type ofmemory.

96:11 Node{DigOutNode}, slot{DigOutSlot},channel{DigOutChannel}:short circuit oroverload

N/A The digital output module has aninternal load monitor.The alarm is displayed when theload monitor is active.

Produce a short-circuit oroverload.


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96:12 Node {IoPwrNode},slot {IoPwrSlot}:power supply fault

N/A The PLC (CPU and components)has 2 separate voltage supplies.The voltage supply for internalelectronics and voltage supply forinputs and outputs.Both voltage supplies areseparately monitored.This alarm is displayed if there isan error in voltage supply forinputs and outputs.

Remove the I/O voltagesupply.

96:13 Node {PwrNode},slot {PwrSlot}:internal powersupply fault

N/A The PLC has 2 separate voltagesupplies.The voltage supply for internalelectronics and voltage supply forinputs and outputs.Both voltage supplies areseparately monitored.This alarm is displayed if there isa fault in internal voltage supply.


96:14 Node{WireAnaNode},slot {WireAnaSlot},channel{WireAnaChannel}:broken wire

N/A The inputs for analog voltages(such as speed information) isrecognized, even though a voltagesource is also connected. Thisalarm is displayed if theconnection to the voltage source isinterrupted.Analog inputs which are not usedmust be short-circuited with abroken wire in order to avoid thisalarm.

Open a wire break.

96:15 Node{ModulNode}, slot{ModuleSlot}: nomodule or moduleout of order

N/A All modules which are needed inthe current configuration aremonitored for faults during runtime.This alarm is displayed if amodule is defective or no longeravailable.

Remove the module in arunning state.

96:16 No connection tonode {NodeNode}

N/A External components areconnected to the CPU over a dataconnection.No data connection can be built tothis component, or the dataconnection was interrupted

Interrupt the dataconnection to the I/Onodes.

96:17 Node{WireDigNode},slot {WireDigSlot},channel{WireDigChannel}:broken wire

N/A Some digital modules have manymonitors to the connectedsensors.A great number of fault statusescan be recognized for specificsensors.This alarm is displayed when aconnection to the sensor has afault.This alarm is only displayed if therelevant input card (X20DI4375)is installed with the relevantsensors.

This cannot be tested.This module has not beenused yet.


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96:18 Node {ShortNode},slot {ShortSlot},channel {Short-Channel}: shortcircuit



96:19 Node {VoltNode},slot {VoltSlot},channel{VoltChannel}:voltage monitoring



96:20 Node {DigInNode},slot {DigInSlot},channel {DigIn-Channel}: fault

N/A Some digital modules have manymonitors to the connectedsensors.A great number of fault statusescan be recognized for specificsensors.This alarm is displayed if anotherfault is present at this input.This alarm is only displayed if therelevant input card (X20DI4375)is installed with the relevantsensors.


96:21 CPU slotX{XPwrSlot} powersupply fault

N/A The PLC (CPU and components)has 2 separate voltage supplies.The voltage supply for internalelectronics and voltage supply forinputs and outputs.Both voltage supplies areseparately monitored.If there is a fault in internal voltagesupply on the CPU, this can nolonger work.Therefore, only the voltage supplyfor the I/O module is monitored onthe CPU.

Remove the I/O voltagesupply


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96:22 Node{DigOutNode}, slot{DigOutSlot},channel{DigOutChannel}:short circuit oroverload

N/A The "CP1382" CPU has 3 internal,fixed I/O modules.These modules have the samediagnostic function as other I/Omodules.Since these are, however, alldisplayed over the “node 0, socket0”, the messages are subdivided

Produce a short-circuit oroverload.

96:23 Node{WireAnaNode},slot {WireAnaSlot},channel{WireAnaChannel}:broken wire

N/A The "CP1382" CPU has 3 internal,fixed I/O modules.These modules have the samediagnostic function as other I/Omodules.Since these are, however, alldisplayed over the “node 0, socket0”, the messages are subdivided

Open a wire break.

96:24 PLC coldstart,check all values

N/A A cold start is triggered in the PLC.All values in the battery-bufferedmemory are erased.No more formats can be loaded.All values must be checked.The reason for the cold start mustbe determined.

Trigger the cold start ofthe PLC over thediagnostic side.

96:99 Node {TestNode},slot {TestSlot},channel{TestChannel}: testalarm



97:0 - N/A This alarm is not created. Thealarm text is only registered inorder to have a consistentmapping of input number andalarm number. Internally, thecounting of alarms starts at 0 foreach alarm group but the countingof the inputs starts at 1.

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97:1-98 - N/A Input 1-98. You have the possi-bility to connect signallingcontacts to up to 96 digital inputs.In this alarm group, eachsignalling contact input has adedicated alarm. You create thealarm text yourself in theparameter.

Activate the signal. For example by replacingthe signal cable by a 24Volt cable.

97:99 Customer alarms:test alarm



98:0 Internal error 5 N/A Internal PLC program error.Not used for diagnosis purposes.



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98:1 Cannot create datamodule, errorcode: {ErrCode}

N/A The copying protection informationis stored internally in the PLC in adata module.This data module must be createdonce for a new PLC.The data module could not becreated.Internal PLC program error.Only used for diagnosis purposes.


98:2 Cannot read datamodule, errorcode: {ErrCode}

N/A The copying protection informationis stored internally in the PLC in adata module.This data module is read when thePLC is started.The data module could not beread.Internal PLC program error.Only used for diagnosis purposes.


98:3 Cannot write datamodule, errorcode: {ErrCode}

N/A The copying protection informationis stored internally in the PLC in adata module.This data module must be createdonce for a new PLC.The data module was created, butcould not be written with data.Internal PLC program error.Only used for diagnosis purposes.


98:4 Check PLC serialnumber

N/A There is no data module with copyprotection information or this infor-mation does not fit this PLC.The correct serial number must beentered within 7 days from the firstoccurrence of the alarm.


98:98 PLC serial numberwrong

N/A No correct serial number wasentered within the 7 day deadline.Production cannot be started.


98:99 Copy protection:test alarm




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