Barcode scanner use on already tested items.

[entech]

Hi there was wondering if a PAT with barcode scanner is any use on items that already have barcodes.

Does it depend on what tester was used in previous tests carried out by another company??

 

[RWJ]

Should do but will depend on the scanner / how the scanner is configured and the type of barcode used by the other company (Code 3 of 9 etc)

 

[entech]

Thanks for reply. Much appreciated.

 

[Octopus]

Its my understanding that the barcode should allow you to record an item and then at a second test, record the same unit and compare the results. This being the case, suggests that each item probably needs a unique barcode number and therefore any barcodes from a previous test probably arn't going to be helpful.

 

[72-van]

Hi Murdoch For me its a boon if the items have barcodes asset labels etc which have a unique number as you say it provides a unique reference to that item and helps you clearly identify that item.
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plus it saves me sticking a barcode on the item ..

 

[Octopus]

Hi Murdoch For me its a boon if the items have barcodes asset labels etc which have a unique number as you say it provides a unique reference to that item and helps you clearly identify that item.
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plus it saves me sticking a barcode on the item ..

That sounds like a plan! What do you do if you're testing items without a barcoded asset label?

 

[entech]

Hi Murdoch For me its a boon if the items have barcodes asset labels etc which have a unique number as you say it provides a unique reference to that item and helps you clearly identify that item...plus it saves me sticking a barcode on the item ..

Yes it's sounds like it makes the job in hand quicker, but I was wondering if it would be compatible if you was testing with a different tester , or the last test was done by someone else I.e different tester.

 

[72-van]

Hi All
Well As i stick with seaward testers i have never had a problem changing testers . I have my pat labels &microwave radiation labels custom made for me in high quality vinyl in an easy to use format which means that i can very quickly complete/ fill in a label .

Much easier than using the quality of labels you can get at the electrical wholesalers if a tad more expensive


But when i am onsite the last thing i want is to be taking ages to fill in those standard labels or even worse using the old fashioned method of writing the test results down on a duplicating pad.


72-van

 

[basicpass]

if a barcode scanner in c# can have the function of texting and comparing each item. that would be great.very quick at this and be integrated with different testers.

 

[cindy313]

if a barcode scanner in c# can have the function of texting and comparing each item. that would be great.very quick at this and be integrated with different testers.

yep!does it happen?

 

[Adg]

Hi, I stumbled on an old barcode sticker on an asset and tried my barcode reader on it and it recognised the number no problem.

 

[basicpass]

hello, cindy. with the right barcode scanning device. you are able to read barcode in various types. besides here is a .net barcode generator you may be interested in.