Simple, Reliable Barcode Quality Checks for Your Production Line

Looking to assess barcode quality without the complexity of full verification? Cognex standards-based grading makes it seamless. This software add-on for DataMan readers and In-Sight systems enables efficient quality evaluation and provides early visibility into potential barcode issues before they impact downstream operations.

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Why Standards-Based Grading?

Standards-based grading is ideal when you need reliable barcode quality checks but full ISO verification is unnecessary or impractical.

This method gives you professional-level quality checks without the strict mounting requirements of full verification. And it’s flexible—you can install your readers where they make sense for your line while still getting consistent, trustworthy results.

With standards-based grading:

Your system is calibrated for consistent results across different readers
You get detailed quality scores that are clear, meaningful, and aligned to recognized standards
Reports are generated automatically—no manual work needed
All assessments follow established professional grading criteria

	Barcode Reader	Process Control Metrics	Standards-Based Grading	Barcode Verifier
Reads codes	X	X	X	X
Validates data	X	X	X	X
Code quality feedback		X	X	X
ISO Parameter grades		Some	X	X
Calibrated			X	X
Advanced code diagnostics			X	X
Uses ISO-standard decode algorithm			X	X
Fixed-angle lighting				X
Fully ISO compliant				X

Gain immediate visibility into code performance with clear, actionable reports

Our software highlights potential issues with easy-to-understand visuals and analytics – no barcode expertise required – enabling teams to identify and address problems before they affect operations.