June 1996 € Volume 6 € Number 6

Products & Services

Configuration software

CiMENU, by Computer Identics Corp., is a Windows-based configuration tool designed to simplify the setup procedure for all models of Computer Indentics' scanners and decoders. CiMENU can be utilized to setup scanners, perform diagnostics, investigate the effects of parameter variations on applications and demonstrate the scanners' capabilities. It downloads and uploads scanner parameters and communicates with scanners serially through the Starnode Network or through Ethernet with TCP/IP. In addition, it loads and saves files for different setup configurations and can reset the scanner to default configurations as well. Additionally, CiMENU will auto-detect connected hardware, alerting users when software is set for the wrong device or when the communications link is defective.

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Rugged PC

The RCS 10000 is a personal computer that is designed to withstand severe environmental conditions including heat, shock and vibration. The RCS 10000 prevents the escape of EMI and RFI emissions, thereby reducing electrical interference with other electronic equipment. With an auto-seeking power supply, the RCS 10000 can draw its power from any AC or DC source and includes battery back-up in case of power failure. The computer has a 486 DX1-100 MHz processor (upgradable to Pentium) with 32 MB RAM.

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Bar code printers

The K4200 and K4300 thermal-transfer and direct-thermal transfer printers by Kroy feature fast bar code, graphic and text printing at an affordable price. Offering thermal-transfer and direct-thermal printing, the K4200 prints up to two inches per second at 203 dots per inch (dpi) with a maximum print width of four inches. The K4300 prints up to six inches per second in widths of one to four inches. The K4300 prints 203 dpi bar codes, text and graphics on both plain and thermal-sensitive labels, tags and tickets.

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MRP II software

Alliance Manufacturing Software has released its second generation manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) software. Alliance/MFG provides the full suite of MRP II functions, including bill of materials, sales orders, purchase orders, forecasting, work orders, material requirements planning, inventory, capacity planning, and shop floor control. Written in native code for Windows platforms, its graphical user interface simplifies tedious processes with menu-oriented and drag-and-drop features. Alliance/MFG also features bar-coding, multiple locations, multi-currency, lot and serial number tracking.

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Order fulfillment system

OrderLinx, a real-time, threaded order fulfillment system is now available from Pritsker Corp. The system is a dynamic integration of scheduling and planning functions built on a business model that focuses on coordinating the organization around the customer order requirement. The OrderLinx system will provide customers with real-time promise dates and real-time resources and material reservation for new orders. Order revisions and insertions of new orders will trigger continuous updates of ship estimates and resource and material requirements. The system is designed to instantly re-synchronize all operations in response to changing customer demand or resource and material availability. To accomplish this, OrderLinx has integrated some functions from MRP, MES, and dynamic scheduling.

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