To the busy engineer in Singapore, Malaysia, and Batam: you’re under constant pressure to increase throughput while maintaining flawless traceability. Downtime due to misreads on fast-moving, challenging, or poorly marked parts is simply not an option.
It’s time to stop manually tweaking settings and grappling with complex interfaces. The OMRON VHV5 Ultra-High Performance Barcode Reader is an intelligent, rugged, and remarkably simple-to-use solution designed to maximise the efficiency and reliability of your automated processes. It’s the new standard for tackling everything from high-speed labels to difficult Direct Part Marks (DPM), ensuring your operation meets the demands of modern manufacturing.
Automated Intelligence: Setup in Seconds, Not Hours
The VHV5 is engineered with Automated Intelligent Setup, a suite of features that drastically simplifies deployment, removing the need for specialist programming expertise on the factory floor.
- Zero-Effort Optimisation: Forget the traditional guesswork of adjusting lighting and focus. The VHV5 features Automatic Lighting Adjustment and Automatic Focus Adjustment that work in tandem to guarantee optimal image quality right out of the box.
- Smart Code Learning: Utilising its advanced processing power, the reader can automatically “Learn All Barcodes” in its field of view, saving immense setup time on jobs involving multiple codes or complex label arrays.
- X-Mode 6.0: Decoding the Undecodable: OMRON’s proprietary X-Mode 6.0 algorithm is a game-changer for challenging marks, such as low-contrast, scratched, or laser-etched DPMs on metal, plastic, or curved surfaces. It reads these difficult codes with exceptional reliability and minimal configuration.
Performance for High-Speed and Harsh Environments
The VHV5 is built to deliver relentless performance on the most demanding production lines, from automotive assembly to high-volume logistics.
- Blazing Speed: Equipped with a powerful multi-core processor and high-resolution 2.3MP (80 FPS) and 5MP (40 FPS) global shutter sensors, the VHV5 is capable of consistent, non-stop reading at rates of up to 4,000 parts per minute.
- Unmatched Ruggedness: With an IP69K rating, the VHV5 boasts the highest level of protection against dust ingress and high-pressure, high-temperature washdowns. This makes it ideal for the humid and challenging industrial environments found throughout Singapore, Malaysia, and Batam.
- Optical Versatility: The reader offers flexible options including autofocus liquid lenses and integrated ultra-high power Red or White LED lighting. This allows the VHV5 to effectively illuminate and decode codes from long distances (up to 2,000 mm) without needing bulky, external lighting components.
Seamless Integration and User Experience
Integrating the VHV5 into your existing control systems is straightforward, and the user interface makes management easy for any operator.
- Flexible Connectivity: The VHV5 supports all mainstream industrial protocols, including EtherNet/IP™, PROFINET, Ethernet TCP/IP, and RS-232C serial communications. It also supports Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) for simpler cabling and deployment.
- WebLink Interface: Setup and monitoring are done via the intuitive, web browser-based WebLink user interface. This eliminates the need to install proprietary software, simplifying maintenance and giving local technicians instant access to essential diagnostics and configuration tools.
- Inline Code Quality: Beyond simple reading, the VHV5 performs in-line code quality monitoring based on industry standards (ISO 15416, 15415, and 29158), providing real-time feedback to help you identify and correct marking problems before they affect your production quality.
The OMRON VHV5 Ultra-High Performance Barcode Reader isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a strategic investment in stability, speed, and simplicity for your critical traceability applications. It ensures you can confidently handle any code, on any material, on any production line in Southeast Asia.
This article was written by LKH Precicon, an OMRON’s authorised distributor in Singapore.
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