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CLARiSUITE TM

Integrated Coding Software

Networking

Label design

Database

Touchscreen
CLARiSUITE
™

Integrated Coding Software


CLARiSUITE is a suite of software products that work together
for the purpose of designing, managing and distributing data
to be printed by the ICE, Videojet and Zebra range of printers.

The CLARiSUITE software components include:

CLARiSOFT ™ CLARiNET ™
Label design software Networking software

CLARiSOFT DB™ CLARiTY ™


Database structure to Operator touchscreen
manage printer data
How it works
CLARiSUITE a closer look
CLARiSOFT
Label design software

CLARiSOFT is a label design software


program. It uses a Windows GUI
(graphical user interface) to allow the The information contained within each field
type may be fixed, user entered at the CLARiTY
user to create label design templates
interface, merged from another field, calculated
which may be printed by the ICE, from the printer RTC (real time clock), or sourced
Videojet and Zebra machines. from outside of CLARiSOFT. This source may be the
CLARiSOFT DB database, or another data source
Designing a professional label is straightforward with provided by the user.
the design template, which allows the placement
of fields on to a defined print area. Using the drag Templates created within CLARiSOFT are saved
and drop editing tool, the user can insert multiple as a unique file type, known as CIFF (coder
field types including text, date and time, barcodes, independent format file). The CIFF file also contains
graphics and shapes. other information in addition to the printed data,
for example date of creation and which version of
Highlighting allergen information in the ingredients CLARiSOFT was used to create the file.
list is simple by selecting bold, underline or italicise
to comply with EU allergen labelling regulations. The The CIFF file may be stored permanently within
powerful print preview function allows a final review the printer if desired. Transportation from the PC to
of the finished design before printing, reducing time the printer may be via serial connection (RS232),
and waste. Ethernet connection, or via a USB memory device.
CLARiSOFT DB
Database structure to
manage printer data

CLARiSOFT DB is a database
structure provided within the
CLARiSUITE product to allow the
user to manage printed data in a
friendly environment. CLARiSOFT DB
presents each CIFF data record in a
form view and allows additional fields
to be added easily.

The software also provides some data checking


facilities, for example check digits on primary and
secondary barcodes are calculated and checked.
CLARiNET
Networking software

CLARiNET allows a number of ICE,


Videojet and Zebra printers to be
connected to a central data source via a
LAN (local area network). The maximum
number of printers which may be
connected to a single CLARiNET system
is 99.

Connecting the printers in this way enables the printed


data to be centralised, providing a single data source
for all coding machines in a factory, thereby reducing
both the risk of coding errors and simplifying the
process of data management.

With CLARiNET, the printers can be placed in to


groups, allowing simultaneous data transfer to a
number of printers. Typically these printers would exist
on the same production line.

CLARiNET permits data to be shared by printers which


use different print technologies and have different
capabilities, for example print speeds, print resolution
and print areas may differ. The templates designed
within CLARiSOFT deal with these differences, whilst
CLARiNET simply connects the printers to the data
source and the CIFFs.

CLARiNET provides a dashboard view of printer


efficiency, performance and line stoppages by
acquiring data from the printers. This can be recorded
into production and audit logs and enable qualitative
analysis. An optional intranet view can provide the
business with live performance information.

The key Provides access to all of the unique and


useful features of the CLARiTY interface

benefits of
used on all ICE coders and many Videojet
and Zebra machines.
Has the ability to integrate into existing
CLARiSUITE factory systems and data networks.
CLARiTY
Operator touchscreen

CLARiTY refers to the operator controller


situated nearby to the printer. The colour
touchscreen allows for simple operation
and minimal downtime of ICE coders.
The operator is able to set up the line
quickly and easily with streamlined
message selection and a helpful wizard Simple job selection list
tool.

CLARiTY gives the operator visibility to identify the


ribbon usage and the predicted replacement time
to assist with planning changeover and reducing
downtime. On-board diagnostics can quickly identify
faults so you can fix them and get the line back up
and running fast.

Easily configure date concessions on screen

CIFF job previews

Allows the use of an existing database Allows bi-directional data management i.e.
to provide printed data to factory coding printed data may be sent to machines and
machines. performance data may be acquired.
Allows factory coders to be connected to Requires no unique cabling or IT
a central data source via standard CAT5 requirements.
cabling.
CLARiSUITE
FAQs

Can I connect other software to CLARiSUITE? Can CLARiSUITE be used with non-ICE or
Videojet products?
Yes, CLARiSUITE has ODBC capability (open
database connectivity). This means that data may Yes, there are other drivers available, although
be sourced from a variety of compatible platforms, support for these may be limited since it is
including Access, SQL, Excel etc. dependent on documentation and support from
other manufacturers. The Zebra printer is supported
The CIFF template is still required, however data for as standard since its protocol is widely documented
some of the fields may be populated from one or and the Zebra product is in common use.
more data sources.

CLARiNET has an API (application programming What hardware do I need to use CLARiSUITE?
interface). This allows software developers to
interact with CLARiNET from their own application. CLARiSUITE only requires a good specification
CLARiNET also has an OPC server (open platform PC, with a mouse and keyboard. For CLARiNET
communication), this allows CLARiNET to connect to be used, a NIC (network interface card), and
directly to factory automation systems, allowing connection to the LAN used by the printers is
control of printed data and logged information to be necessary.
managed directly. The OPC server operates as a
service, meaning the CLARiNET application does
not need to be running for the server to be effective.

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