ARCA Linerplus 5.0: The RFID system that automatically removes labels with a damaged tag
Etisoft’s ARCA Linerplus 5.0 print-and-apply system automatically detects and removes RFID labels with a damaged or incorrectly encoded tag before they ever reach a product, carton, or pallet. Printing, encoding, and verification are handled by the built-in Zebra ZE511 print engine, and the entire process – including generating a replacement label – runs without an operator and without stopping production.
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What is ARCA Linerplus 5.0?
ARCA Linerplus 5.0 is a line of print-and-apply systems built to automatically print and apply labels carrying variable data, barcodes, 2D codes, and RFID tags. The units label individual products as well as shipping cartons and transport pallets, and every RFID write is verified before the label is applied to a logistics unit.
How tag verification works in the Zebra ZE511 module
The entire label-preparation process runs in a single automated cycle handled by the Zebra ZE511 print engine:
- real-time printing of barcodes, 2D codes, and text or graphic data,
- encoding of UHF RFID tags,
- automatic verification that the RFID write is correct,
- application of the label to the product, carton, or pallet,
- communication with ERP, WMS, and MES systems.
Each label is generated individually and carries up-to-date product data, a serial number, a production batch, or a logistics unit reference.
What the system does when it detects a damaged RFID tag
The whole operation runs without an operator and without stopping production, eliminating the risk of an unreadable or damaged RFID tag ending up on a product.
| Stage | What ARCA Linerplus 5.0 does |
| 1. Error detection | The Zebra ZE511 module writes data to the tag, then performs a verification read; any mismatch is caught immediately, before the label is applied |
| 2. Flagging the label | The label is automatically classified as non-compliant and flagged as faulty |
| 3. Reject | The label is automatically diverted to a dedicated reject unit |
| 4. New label | The system generates a new label carrying the same data |
| 5. Re-verification | The new label is encoded and verified again |
Where ARCA Linerplus 5.0 systems are used
Labeling individual products
These applicators label items such as electronics, automotive components, home appliances, medical products, industrial goods, and reusable containers. Automatic quality control of every label is critical for traceability processes, where full unit-level identification is required.
Labeling cartons and logistics units
RFID labels on shipping cartons typically carry an SSCC number, contents information, production batch data, and any logistics details the recipient requires. Automatically eliminating faulty tags helps avoid problems during order picking, storage, and shipping.
Labeling pallets
A pallet is usually the base logistics unit tracked by a WMS or ERP system, and a labeling error can disrupt the entire supply chain. ARCA Linerplus 5.0 prints and applies RFID labels to the pallet’s front face, side, or two adjacent sides in line with GS1 requirements – every label is encoded and verified before it’s applied to the logistics unit.
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Benefits of deploying ARCA Linerplus 5.0
- eliminates errors caused by damaged RFID tags,
- increases the reliability of logistics processes,
- reduces the cost of manual quality control,
- delivers full traceability for products and pallets,
- automates the labeling process,
- ensures compliance with customer requirements and GS1 standards,
- improves the efficiency of warehousing and shipping.
See how the ARCA Linerplus 5.0 label applicator works to remove damaged labels!
A complete RFID solution from Etisoft
ARCA Linerplus 5.0 is one part of Etisoft’s offering – a manufacturer of labels and RFID systems in business since 1993 and a GS1 partner. Etisoft supplies the RFID labels themselves as well as the equipment to encode them and software for quality control and stocktaking. Get in touch to see how automatic RFID tag verification would work in your production process.
FAQ
What happens when ARCA Linerplus 5.0 detects a damaged RFID tag?
The unit flags the label as faulty, automatically diverts it to the reject unit, generates a new label with the same data, and re-runs encoding and verification – with no operator involved and no stop in production.
Which print engine does ARCA Linerplus 5.0 use?
The Zebra ZE511 module, which handles printing the label, encoding the UHF RFID tag, and verifying that the write was successful.
Does verifying the RFID tag require stopping the production line?
No. Detecting and replacing a faulty label happens automatically, without stopping the production process.
Where can labels applied by ARCA Linerplus 5.0 be used?
On individual products (e.g. electronics, automotive, home appliances, medical products), on shipping cartons carrying an SSCC number, and on transport pallets.
Is pallet labeling with ARCA Linerplus 5.0 GS1-compliant?
Yes – the system applies RFID labels to the pallet’s front face, side, or two adjacent sides in accordance with GS1 requirements.
Summary
ARCA Linerplus 5.0 eliminates the risk of a damaged or incorrectly encoded RFID tag ending up on a product, carton, or pallet – the Zebra ZE511 module prints, encodes, and verifies every label in a single automated cycle, with no operator involvement and no production downtime. This gives companies a way to build stable traceability processes and full compliance with GS1 standards.
