Software allows remote monitoring of sortation

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team May 12, 2006

Accu-Sort Systems is helping users sort through the data from their sortation systems to maximise throughput with its launch of FAST Monitor, a new generation of software.

Accu-Sort Systems is helping users sort through the data from their sortation systems to maximise throughput with its launch of Fast Monitor, a new generation of software.

Fast Monitor monitors and diagnoses potential issues that affect scanners in sortation systems, enabling distribution centre warehouse maintenance managers to maximise package throughput and minimise downtime.

"Accu-Sort's Fast Monitor is the first maintenance and engineering tool specifically designed for the Auto ID market that provides real-time performance data", said Andrew Ross, Product Marketing Manager with Accu-Sort Systems.

It gives users the ability to identify and diagnose problems from any location in the world in as little as five seconds.

The software is based on an SQL database and runs in a Linux or Windows environment.

Data is presented in the form of a web page accessible through Microsoft Internet Explorer or a Mozilla browser.

Authorised users can access Fast Monitor data anywhere in world.

"It is the only pre-written software distributed by a bar code scanner manufacturer that gives customers statistics on the performance of their sortation equipment, plus diagnostic and maintenance feedback on individual devices connected to the system", Ross said.

The system not only provides real-time data but also offers customers tremendous scalability.

Whether a user has a single read point in a single facility or hundreds of read points around the country, Fast Monitor can provide constant monitoring of all systems connected to the network.

"A key component of making any automation system perform optimally is the ability to monitor and diagnose system component performance and maintain high levels of continuous operation", Ross said.

"To minimise downtime and lost production, plant maintenance requires a tool that allows real-time monitoring, diagnostics and configuration either locally or from a remote location".

"Fast Monitor provides that tool".

Fast Monitor allows customers to: monitor all Accu-Sort components locally or globally; diagnose system problems within three clicks or less than five seconds; review component status and monitor system performance in real time; and view real-time reports or historical statistics for any Accu-Sort components linked to Fast Monitor.

Fast Monitor is part of Accu-Sort's Fast Suite, a collection of flexible, configurable applications that can be used as standalone products or combined to provide systems solutions to satisfy a company's automation needs.

Accu-Sort provides complete solutions from concept to integration, including installation, training, comprehensive service and support designed with the user in mind.

Providing seamless enterprise integration through a familiar and easy to use Windows interface, Fast Suite is comprised of: Fast Tag for RFID compliance tagging; FastLabel for object labelling and verification; FastSort for sortation, order fulfillment and returns processing; FastCount for production counting systems; Fast Weigh for weight capture and control; FastComm for enterprise IT integration; and Fast View for graphical system monitoring.