New print engine minimises labeller downtime

Advanced Labelling Systems has announced the integration of the new Zebra PAX3 print engine as standard with the company's industrial, heavy-duty print and apply labelling system, the ALX 2038.

Advanced Labelling Systems (ALS) has announced the integration of the new Zebra PAX3 print engine as standard with the company's industrial, heavy-duty print and apply labelling system, the ALX 2038.

The company claims that this ground-breaking technology will provide unrivalled levels of flexibility and control.

The ALX 2038 system, designed for continuous operation in the most unforgiving production environments, is based on a modular concept that accepts standard 'bolt-on' label applicators and exchangeable print engines, which meet a variety of labelling requirements.

By offering the Zebra PAX3 print engine as standard with the system, ALS believes it can offer users exceptional operational benefits.

Featuring an alert system that notifies an operator of any status changes via a text message, the Zebra PAX3 minimises downtime and ensures a smooth production output.

Up to 16 various messages relaying specific conditions, such as "Low Labels" or "Off-line" etc, can be sent to different members of staff via any message-enabled system, even wireless devices.

This could be in the form of a regular e-mail, paper signal, text message to a mobile phone or information to a WAP device.

Problems are subsequently dealt with by the most suitable person earlier, which means stoppages are addressed quicker and production resumed sooner.

The web-based access provided by the Zebra PAX3 also means machine settings for new label requirements can be made quickly and remotely from a desk rather than visiting a machine.

In addition, by using Web browsers such as Microsoft Explorer and Netscape Navigator, an operator can make global changes to a number of machines across many different sites.

Security is ensured via a password-protected Webview which disables the local control panel and limits the number of operators able to make adjustments.

The built-in BASIC programming language means the ALX 2038/Zebra PAX3 partnership can run control programs internally.

Consequently, the ability to convert and manipulate information to and from external sources - for example mainframes, weigh-scales, PLCs and barcode scanners - means the ALX 2038 can be integrated into existing systems without the need for any reconfiguration.

Phil Donaldson, Sales and Marketing Director at ALS, said: "The ALX 2038 is already an established powerful print and apply system, but with the new PAX3 print engine, the control available and the amount of applications possible, is now limitless.".

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