Slaughterline Data Capture Systems
The development and supply of the Black Box Data Capture System has assisted the slaughter sector to introduce a computerised classification system to the slaughterline. The Black Box is a portable self contained classification system that can be used as a stand alone package or as part of a larger networked system from lairage to livestock payments. It is the market leader with over 60 abattoirs in Britain using the equipment. MLCSL both sells and rents the equipment to the abattoir sector. This equipment is used by MLCSL or the abattoir staff, depending on who carries out the classification service.
The system is popular because of its:
- Portability, which allows one terminal to classify all species;
- Fast data entry method can keep up with even the fastest kill lines;
- Data is stored in the terminal and does not rely on any other software or PCs to continue running;
- Can be linked in with automatic classification equipment;
- Modular format means that hardware or software systems can be added at any time;
- Gives a full package from lairage to despatch including stock control and payments.
The use of the Black Box Data Capture System is an efficient, effective and economic way to collect data both from the lairage area and on the slaughter line it provides the basis for traceability throughout the rest of the processing chain.
