Software discovers potential problems in sortation systems.
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FAST Monitor(TM) monitors and diagnoses potential issues that affect scanners in sortation systems, enabling distribution center warehouse maintenance managers to optimize package throughput. Designed for Auto ID market, maintenance and engineering tool provides real-time performance data that enables identification and diagnosis of problems from any location in as little as 5 sec. Data is presented in form of Web page, accessible through Internet Explorer® or Mozilla® browser.
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Accu-Sort Launches FAST Monitor Software to Monitor, Diagnose Systems
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (May 11, 2006) - Accu-Sort Systems is helping users sort through the data from their sortation systems to maximize throughput with its launch of FAST Monitor(TM), a new generation of software. FAST Monitor monitors and diagnoses potential issues that affect scanners in sortation systems, enabling distribution center warehouse maintenance managers to maximize package throughput and minimize downtime.
"Accu-Sort's FAST Monitor is the first maintenance and engineering tool specifically designed for the Auto ID market that provides real-time performance data," said Andrew Ross, product marketing manager with Accu-Sort Systems. "It gives users the ability to identify and diagnose problems from any location in the world in as little as five seconds.
The software is based on an SQL database and runs in a Linux® or Windows® environment. Data is presented in the form of a web page accessible through Microsoft® Internet Explorer® or a Mozilla® browser. Authorized users can access FAST Monitor data anywhere in world. "It is the only pre-written software distributed by a bar code scanner manufacturer that gives customers statistics on the performance of their sortation equipment, plus diagnostic and maintenance feedback on individual devices connected to the system," Ross said.
The system not only provides real-time data but also offers customers tremendous scalability. Whether a user has a single read point in a single facility or hundreds of read points around the country, FAST Monitor can provide constant monitoring of all systems connected to the network.
"A key component of making any automation system perform optimally is the ability to monitor and diagnose system component performance and maintain high levels of continuous operation," Ross said. "To minimize downtime and lost production, plant maintenance requires a tool that allows real-time monitoring, diagnostics and configuration either locally or from a remote location. FAST Monitor provides that tool."
FAST Monitor allows customers to:
Monitor all Accu-Sort components locally or globally
Diagnose system problems within three clicks or less than 5 seconds
Review component status and monitor system performance in real time
View real-time reports or historical statistics for any Accu-Sort components linked to FAST Monitor.
FAST Monitor is part of Accu-Sort's FAST(TM) Suite, a collection of flexible, configurable applications that can be used as stand-alone products or combined to provide systems solutions to satisfy a company's automation needs. Accu-Sort provides complete solutions from concept to integration, including installation, training, comprehensive service and support designed with the user in mind.
Providing seamless enterprise integration through a familiar and easy-to-use Windows interface, FAST Suite is comprised of:
FAST Tag® for RFID compliance tagging
FASTLabel® for object labeling and verification
FASTSort® for sortation, order-fulfillment and returns processing
FASTCount(TM) for production counting systems
FAST Weigh(TM) for weight capture and control
FASTComm® for enterprise IT integration
FAST View® for graphical system monitoring.
For more information, call 1-800-BAR-CODE or visit the Accu-Sort website at www.accusort.com/fastmonitor01.
About Accu-Sort
Accu-Sort Systems is a pioneer in reliable auto ID and high-speed compliance solutions with more than three decades of experience deploying and supporting scanning and tracking solutions in distribution, warehousing, manufacturing and retailer environments. The company is also an established provider of convergent RFID and bar code systems with more than 50 RFID installations. (800) BAR-CODE or www.accusort.com.
Company contact
Andrew Ross
Accu-Sort Systems, Inc.
(800) BAR-CODE
aross@accusort.com
