Checkpoint Systems OSTT RF LABEL VERIFIVCATION DEVICE User Manual Source Tagging Tester User Guide

Checkpoint Systems Inc RF LABEL VERIFIVCATION DEVICE Source Tagging Tester User Guide

USERS MANUAL

P/N 7413286Source Tagging . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tester User GuideVersion 1.0
iiPublished by:Checkpoint Systems Inc.101 Wolf DriveThorofare, NJ 08086This manual refers to the Source Tagging Tester unit, Version 1.0. Document revision informationSource Tagging TesterPart Number: 7413286Trademarks Copyright and Warranty InformationCheckpoint Systems, Inc. are registered trademarks of Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Microsoft, Windows, and Windows XP are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United StatesOther product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.Because of the changing nature of this product information presented in the Installation Manual, Checkpoint Systems, Inc. is not liable for any omissions, misstatements, or other errors of information.The information presented in the Installation Manual may not be copied, used or disclosed to others for the purpose of procurement or manufacturing without the written permission of Checkpoint Systems, Inc. This manual and the products discussed in this manual are the exclusive property of Checkpoint Systems Inc. Copyright laws of the United States protect all information and products.Copyright © 2005 by Checkpoint Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Rev Description Date Author1.0 Initial Draft 11/10/2005 M. Reeves
iii Source Tagging Tester User GuideContact InformationUSACheckpoint Systems, Inc.101 Wolf DriveThorofare, NJ 08086 USAhttp://www.checkpt.comTechnical Assistance/Service Requests: 800-253-7580FAX: 856-384-2328EuropeCheckpoint Systems International GmbHVon-Humboldt-Strasse 10 Heppenheim Hessen 64 646 Germany +49 6252 798 300Document Conventions Warning This is a Warning icon. When it appears, the corresponding text indicates a cautionary statement which you must abide by. Caution This is a Caution icon. When it appears, the corresponding text indicates a cautionary statement which you must abide by. Note This is a Tip icon. When it appears, the corresponding text indicates a helpful note or tip when using the feature.The following usage conventions are used throughout the manual.Button Name - This describes a button or selection on the screen. For example, the <DONE> button is represented in this document as Done.Key Name - This describes a keystroke on a keyboard. For example Ctrl represents the control key.
ivRegulatory StatementImportant Information to our Users in North AmericaFCC Regulatory Compliance StatementCheckpoint Systems, Inc. offers certain Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) products that have been FCC certified or verified to 47 CFR Part 15, Subparts B/C and/or 47 CFR Part 18. Appropriately, one of the following labels will apply to the approval:NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.- OR -This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.- OR -NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a miscellaneous type ISM device, pursuant to part 18 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, please contact Checkpoint Systems, Inc. at (800) 257-5540 for further assistance.Equipment Safety Compliance StatementWARNING: Changes or modifications to Checkpoint’s EAS equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for assuring compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment in a safe or otherwise regulatory compliant manner.
v Source Tagging Tester User GuideImportant Information to our Users in EuropeCE Compliance StatementWhere applicable, Checkpoint Systems, Inc. offers certain Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) products that have CE Declarations of Conformity to Council Directive(s) EMC 89/336/EEC, LVD 73/23/EEC, and R&TTE 99/5/EC Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment, as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.System Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), has been tested and notified through Spectrum Management Authorities using accredited laboratories and, in a few cases, EC type examination certified through a Notified Body using Competent Body laboratories in Europe, whereby, conformity is declared to voluntary accepted European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) standards EN 301 489 and EN 300 330. In other cases, conformity is declared to the generic emission and immunity standards EN 50081-1 / EN 55022 / EN 50082-1 and EN 55024.NOTE: Certain Checkpoint EAS equipment has been tested and found to conform with the CE emission and immunity requirements in Europe. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Under unusual circumstances, interference from external sources may temporarily degrade the system performance. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment experiences frequent interference from external sources or does cause harmful interference to radio communications reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, please contact a Checkpoint representative for further assistance.Equipment Safety Compliance StatementCheckpoint’s Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) products have been designed for safeness during normal use and, where applicable, certain components of the system or accessory sub-assemblies have been declared safe according to the European Low Voltage Directive (LVD) by being certified, listed, or recognized in accordance with one or more of the following European safety standards; EN 60950-1 (Amendments 1 & 2), EN60742, and EN50364. Additional approvals may be pending.WARNING: Changes or modifications to Checkpoint’s EAS equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for assuring compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment in a safe or otherwise regulatory compliant manner.
viContact Information............................................................................................................................................ i-iiiDocument Conventions...................................................................................................................................... i-iiiRegulatory Statement......................................................................................................................................... i-ivIntroduction..............................................................................................................................................1-1Sample Layout Diagram....................................................................................................................... 1-2Using Source Tagging Tester.................................................................................................................2-3Initial Configuration of STT Software.................................................................................................... 2-3Tag Testing Line Preparation................................................................................................................ 2-6Fixed Tag Testing Amount................................................................................................................................. 2-6Unlimited Tag Testing Amount........................................................................................................................... 2-7Reports......................................................................................................................................................3-9Report Procedure................................................................................................................................. 3-9Create a Report ................................................................................................................................................ 3-9Email the Report ............................................................................................................................................................... 3-10Print the Report..................................................................................................................................................................3-11Sample Report ................................................................................................................................... 3-12Table of Contents
Introduction: 1-1CHAPTERCHAPTER 0INTRODUCTIONThe Checkpoint Source Tagging Tester is designed to help Source Tagging Customers test and verify Checkpoint labels in real time. The Source Tagging Tester tests every series of Checkpoint labels and comes equipped with a counter mechanism that records the number of good, bad, and total Checkpoint labels run on the production line. The customer records the number of good, bad, and total number of Checkpoint labels before resetting the counters. Each individual counter comes equipped with a manual hard reset button, enabling the customer to reset the counters. This user guide contains the following information:• Introduction• Configuring and Using the Source Tagging Tester• Report Generation
1-2 Source Tagging Tester User GuideSample Layout DiagramThe following diagram illustrates a sample installation of the Source Tagging Tester. Your installation is entirely custom and dependent upon your individual requirements.Figure 1.1 Sample LayoutSource Tagging TesterPhoto EyeAntenna
Using Source Tagging Tester: Initial Configuration of STT Software 2-3CHAPTERCHAPTER 0USING SOURCE TAGGING TESTERThis chapter instructs how to use the Source Tagging Tester software.Initial Configuration of STT SoftwareBefore testing starts, the software must be configured for use.1Launch the Source Tagging Tester by double-clicking the Tag Tester icon on the desktop.2Click File > User Preferences to access the User Preferences.Figure 2.1 User Preferences
2-4 Source Tagging Tester User Guide3If not using email, the SMTP and Email fields can be ignored. Type in the following information to customize the software for the production line:4Once complete, click Save and Exit to save the information. Otherwise, click Exit to exit without saving your changes.5Next, click File > Yield Settings to access Yield Settings.Figure 2.2 Yield SettingsTable 2.1User PreferencesField DescriptionTime Format Select either Standard or Military time.Date Format Select the type of date format.No. of Units Select the number of production lines to be monitored.SMTP Host If necessary, enter the SMTP Host information. Contact IT for the information.SMTP Port If necessary, enter the SMTP Port information. Contact IT for the information.Email Address If necessary, type the email address to which the program sends results.Shifts Select the time for each shift. You cannot leave more than a 10 minute interval between each shift.Target Tag Count Type the number of tags that are to be tested for each run. Once the count has reached the limit specified here, the program stops counting.
Using Source Tagging Tester: Initial Configuration of STT Software 2-5The yield is the amount of good tags you wish to achieve for each line and each roll. For example, in Unit 1 above, the program is set for 95% yield, which only allows for 5% of tags to fail. 6Type the yield you wish to maintain for each unit you are programming. If not using all units (as programmed in step 3), leave the default value in the field.7In the Overall field, type the final successful yield for all of the units.8Once complete, click Save and Exit to save the information. Otherwise, click Exit to exit without saving your changes.9Next, click File > Yield COM Setup to access COM Port Setup.Figure 2.3 COM Port Setup Note: Multiple COM Ports refers to the usage of an RS232/COM port expansion unit.10 Select only the COM ports you will use for tag testing. Otherwise, leave the checkboxes blank. The COM ports must be selected sequentially and COM1 must always be selected, as that is the computer itself. COM2-COM8 refers to the COM port hub.11 Once complete, click Save and Exit to save the information. Otherwise, click Exit to exit without saving your changes.
2-6 Source Tagging Tester User GuideTag Testing Line PreparationThis procedure assumes that all the initial configuration of the software has been completed. If not, see “Initial Configuration of STT Software” on page 2-3 for details.Before configuring the software, the tags must be ready to be run on the production line. Follow your company’s procedures for the correct installation method.Fixed Tag Testing AmountThis procedure explains how to configure the STT program for a finite amount of tags. Choose this option when testing a set number of tags for a particular product code, for example 1,000 tags for a line of shirts. If you are testing an unlimited amount of tags, see “Unlimited Tag Testing Amount” on page 2-7.1Launch the Source Tagging Tester by double-clicking the Tag Tester icon on the desktop.2If you need to customize the Yield, see page 2-4 for details on how to adjust the settings.3Click Shift. The Shift window displays.Figure 2.4 Shift WindowThe Shift window allows you to customize each production line to match the name of the operator and the Product Code of the labels. The Shift # is automatically determined based on the User Preference and the computer’s clock.4Type the Production Date to be run.5For each Unit you are testing, type the name of the operator of the line and the applicable Product Code.
Using Source Tagging Tester: Tag Testing Line Preparation 2-76If necessary, type the name of the Shift Manager for the Overall Shift.7Click Prod. The Production window displays.Figure 2.5 Production WindowThe Production window allows you to enter a preset amount of labels to test. The numbers that appear here can appear in the Final Report.8Type the Start and Finish dates.9Type the total amount of labels for all units to be tested in the Target No. of Labels field.10 For each line to be tested, type the Product Code for each Unit.11 Click Start to begin testing.12 Start the tag testing line. The STT program counts the tags for each Unit selected.13 When the counting is complete, click Stop. See “Create a Report” on page 3-9 for details on how to save the information.Unlimited Tag Testing AmountThis procedure explains how to configure the STT program for an unlimited amount of tags. Choose this option testing many rolls of tags. If you are testing a limited amount of tags, see “Fixed Tag Testing Amount” on page 2-6.1Launch the Source Tagging Tester by double-clicking the Tag Tester icon on the desktop. 2If you need to customize the Yield, see page 2-4 for details on how to adjust the settings.
2-8 Source Tagging Tester User Guide3Click Shift. The Shift window displays.Figure 2.6 Shift WindowThe Shift window allows you to customize each production line to match the name of the operator and the Product Code of the labels. Only those COM ports you selected in “Initial Configuration of STT Software” on page 2-3 will appear here. The Shift # is automatically determined based on the User Preference and the computer’s clock.4Type the Production Date to be run.5For each Unit you are testing, type the name of the operator of the line and the applicable Product Code.6If necessary, type the name of the Shift Manager for the Overall Shift.7Click Start to begin testing.8Start the tag production line. The STT program counts the tags for each Unit selected.9When the counting is complete, click Stop. See “Create a Report” on page 3-9 for details on how to save the information.
Reports: Report Procedure 3-9CHAPTERCHAPTER 0REPORTSThis chapter provides a sample Report which can be used to record tag counts.Report ProcedurePrior to running each roll of tags, record the number of bad tags per roll, which can be found on the inside of the tag core. Then at the end of each roll of tags record the number of good, bad, and total tags run.Create a ReportYou can archive your testing data in either print or electronic format.1From the Production screen, select only those Units (by selecting Final Report) whose numbers you want to appear in the Report. Figure 3.1 Final Report SelectedThis can be changed as needed as well. For example, if you ran all 8 units with two different types of tags, you can produce one report for units 1, 2, 3, and 4 and another for report for units 5, 6, 7, and 8. When you produce the Report, you can select either group as needed.
3-10 Source Tagging Tester User Guide2After testing is complete, click Report.Figure 3.2 Report Window3Type in the information necessary for your report. The last four fields are automatically filled with the results from the Production page.4Click either Print or Email, depending upon how you want to save the information. See “Email the Report” on page 3-10 or “Print the Report” on page 3-11 for details.Email the ReportThis option requires that the email settings in User Preferences (configured on page 2-3) are correctly configured before you can use this option.1If you clicked Email, the Email Recipients dialog box appears. Figure 3.3 Email Dialog Box2Type in the necessary email address and click Email. The report is delivered to the email address specified.
Reports: Report Procedure 3-11Print the Report1If you clicked Print, a sample of the Report displays.Figure 3.4 Report Sample2At the top left, click either the Print or Export button.3If you clicked Print, the Report is sent to the printer.4If you clicked Export, the Export dialog box appears.Figure 3.5 Export Dialog Box5Select a destination for the file, type a file name, and select the file type (HTML or TXT) for the Report and click Save.
3-12 Source Tagging Tester User GuideSample ReportYou can use this sample report to record your results if desired.Table 3.1Checkpoint Source Tagging Tester ReportRoll # Factory Bad Labels Bad Production Labels Good Production Labels Total # of Production Labels

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