Scan. Qualify. Protect. Solving Real-World Problems with The Guardian Barcode Scanning Solution

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environments, barcode scanning is no longer optional—it’s essential. From traceability and inventory control to error-proofing and regulatory compliance, barcode scanning is helping manufacturers move faster, reduce costly mistakes, and protect their bottom line. The right barcode solution acts like a quality gatekeeper, catching errors before they cause downstream chaos or customer dissatisfaction. 

Yet despite its importance, many manufacturers still rely on manual checks, outdated scanners, or limited systems that struggle to keep up with modern packaging demands. That's where problems arise—products get mislabeled, wrong SKUs make it to market, or unreadable codes trigger customer rejections and chargebacks. 

Enter The Guardian by IRIS Factory Automation—a compact, flexible, and high-speed barcode scanning solution designed to close that quality gap with minimal disruption. 

Real Problems, Real Results 

Every week, manufacturers face: 

·       Incorrect or missing barcodes that result in product recalls 

·       Manual inspection that fails to catch misprints or incorrect SKUs 

·       Lost time due to improperly labeled items escaping to downstream automation 

·       Rejected shipments and financial penalties from retail or regulatory non-compliance 

The Guardian solves these problems directly at the source. With high-speed (1200 ppm) barcode scanning capabilities and adaptable configurations, it ensures that only properly labeled products leave your facility—no more guessing, no more gaps. 

Industry Fits for The Guardian Solution 

The Guardian’s flexibility makes it an ideal fit across a wide range of industries: 

Food & Beverage Eliminate barcode errors on bottles, cans, cartons, and pouches—especially important for fast-moving consumer goods where downtime is costly and traceability is key. 

Health & Personal Care Catch labeling issues on diverse formats like tubes, jars, and blister packs, where package shapes and barcode locations often vary. 

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals Support compliance with strict traceability standards, ensuring serial numbers, lot codes, and barcodes are always readable and correct. 

Household Products Streamline inspection of variable SKUs with flexible product orientation support and reject mechanisms to keep your line moving. 

Contract Packaging & Co-Packers Adapt quickly to different customer specifications with Guardian’s modular camera configurations and product format flexibility. 

Set Up in Under an Hour 

The Guardian installs fast. With a compact footprint (just 25.5" H x 8.5" D x 10.25" W) and easy conveyor mounting, this system is fully operational in as little as one hour. It’s a straightforward hardware drop-in that doesn't require weeks of planning or reconfiguration. 

Minimal Strain on Internal Resources 

You don’t need a controls engineer standing by. The Guardian’s intuitive, data-driven HMI makes it easy for operators and supervisors to: 

·       View barcode scan status in real time 

·       Fine-tune camera positions with tool-free brackets 

·       Adjust for new products or packaging with minimal effort 

Air or electric reject mechanisms handle non-conforming items, while visual indicators keep operations informed and in control. 

Built for the Factory Floor 

Whether scanning the top of a carton or the side of a bottle, The Guardian is built for the realities of production: 

·       One-, two-, or four-camera configurations for any product shape 

·       Flexible mounting for different conveyor styles and line layouts 

·       Supports bi-directional product flow 

·       Available with adjustable HMI, visual indicators, and robust rejection mechanism 

Protect Your Brand, Without the Headache 

Your brand reputation and customer relationships depend on getting it right—every time. The Guardian Barcode Scanning System provides the accuracy, adaptability, and speed you need without adding complexity to your operations. It’s a small system that makes a big impact. 

Ready to eliminate barcode errors for good? Contact us via email (sales@iriscs.com)  or call (630) 634-7700 to learn more.