WebLink 2.0

Part of the revolutionary MicroHAWK platform launched in September 2015, Microscan, acquired by Omron in 2018, introduced WebLink as the first-ever web-based barcode reader interface. WebLink software is stored on the MicroHAWK barcode reader, rather than external equipment. The WebLink interface is accessed through a web browser by navigating to the barcode reader’s IP address using any web-enabled device on the local area network (LAN). WebLink’s open-protocol framework eliminates integration hassle and device incompatibility across factory networks, IT equipment, and control systems. Since no software is installed on equipment used to control MicroHAWK readers, WebLink does not require the intervention of IT to facilitate installation or upgrades. In addition, custom reader settings can be saved as WebLink job files to the MicroHAWK reader’s internal memory or to external devices and are completely portable to new integration environments and equipment.

Today, Omron announces the release of WebLink 2.0. WebLink updates greatly expand the flexibility of MicroHAWK to meet cutom needs in barcode reading for product identification, tracking, traceability, and guidance in industries from clinical instrumentation, to packaging, to electronics manufacturing. Notably, WebLink 2.0 provides added functionality for the new V/F300 and V/F400 series of smart cameras and barcode readers with enhanced functionality such as daisy chain networking, configuration database, advanced output formatting, barcode grading, and advanced user management..