Hitachi Coding Software Suite (HCSS)
The Core of our Marking & Coding Solutions
For operators to control, manage and monitor marking & coding devices
Highlights
The Coding Software Suite (HCSS) is built on a client/server architecture with a flexible, browser‑based interface, which enables operators to design labels, control, manage and monitor connected printers and vision systems from a single platform.
It offers a powerful WYSIWYG message designer for Hitachi Continuous Inkjet printers, clear dashboard views for all critical status information, and seamless integration into existing production environments.
Once installed, HCSS can be accessed from any PC, tablet or smartphone via web browser. Individual devices or entire groups can be managed centrally, including message preview and basic remote operations.
For automated printing workflows, the software provides a configurable platform that retrieves data from local or remote sources and dynamically populates labels to meet a wide range of application requirements.
All critical printer status and data can be viewed from predefined or customized dashboards to remotely monitor and manage printers on production lines.
The Flexible OPC-UA server application, provides powerful business logics and bridge to connect customers’ MES and ERP system to network printers.
Printer Monitoring Capabilities
- Ink operating time
- Ink pressure
- Ink/Makeup replacement warning
- Print count
- Maintenance and environment information
Automation Features for Printing
- Dynamic Print Automation Jobs
- Preview of data source and message layout
- Individual or group target printers setting
- Automatic print speed
- Repeat printing function
- Multiple print job creation
Advantages
- Client Server Web Based
- Message Designer
- Device Management
- Printing Automation
- Dashboard
Technical Keypoints
- Installation requires admin rights
- 8 GB RAM or higher
- 30 GB disk space (for large number of messages, additional disk space might needed)
- Installer manages all other prerequisites
- Display languages: English, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Korean