Datalogic Reader Matrix-1000 manual

MA TRIX-1000™ Reference Manual[...]

Datalogic Automation S.r.l. Via S. Vitalino 13 40012 - Lippo di Calderara di Reno Bologna - Italy Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual Ed.: 05/2007 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Datalogic reserves the right to make modificati ons and improvements without prior notification. Datalogic shall not be lia ble for technical or e dit orial errors or omissions contained [...]

CONTENTS REFERENCES ............................................................................................................. v Conventions .................................................................................................................. v Reference Documentation .................................................................[...]

4.4.2 Calibration ................................................................................................................... 43 4.5 Image Capture and Decoding ..................................................................................... 47 4.6 Statistics ..............................................................................[...]

REFERENCES CONVENTIONS This manual uses the following conventions: "User" refers to anyone using a Matrix-1000™ reader. "Reader" refers to the Matrix-1000™ reader. "You" refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual to install, configure, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a Matrix[...]

COMPLIANCE For installation, use and maintenance it is not necessary to o pen the reader. EMC COMPLIANCE In order to meet the EMC requirements: • connect reader chassis to the plant earth gr ound by means of a flat copper braid shorter than 100 mm; • connect the main interface cable shield to pin 1 of the reader 25-pin con nector; • use two c[...]

GENERAL VIEW Matrix-1000™ 1 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 9 10 Figure A Reading Window F2 LED F1 LED Power On LED Keypad button 1 External Trigger LED Commu nication L ED Main/Auxiliary Interface Good Read LED Auxiliary Inter face 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 vii[...]

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RAPID CONFIGURATION 1 1 RAPID CONFIGURATION STEP 1 – CONNECTI NG THE SYS TEM To connect the system in a Stand Alone configu ration, you need the hardware indicated in Figure 1. In this layout the data is transmitted to the Host on the RS232 auxiliary serial interface which is also used for reader configurat ion by running VisiSet™. When One Sho[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 1 CAUTION When connected to a C-BOX 3x0/4x0 , Matrix-1000™ can only communicate through its Auxiliary Interface. The Matrix-1000™ 9-pin Auxiliary port connector cannot be used for communication (i.e. configuration through VisiSet™). To configure Matrix-1000™ through the 9- pin connector inside the C-BOX 3x0/4[...]

RAPID CONFIGURATION 1 STEP 3 – AUTO LEARNING CONFIGURATION An autolearning procedure is available to reduce installation time. Status and diagnostic information are clearly presented by means of four colored LEDs, whereas the single push button and F1 and F2 LEDs give immediate access to the following relevant functions: • Positioning (F1) give[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 1 green Aut o Le a rn (F 2 ) Figure 4 – A uto Learn Function Repeat the procedure if needed, to program diffe rent code symbologies, however you must present only one code at a time to the reader. Matrix-1000™ is able to decode any code symbol ogy in its library with this procedure. NOTE If your application has b[...]

RAPID CONFIGURATION 1 ye l l o w Positi oning (F1) Figure 5 – Positioni ng Function Restore Default (Optional) At any time you can use the Restore Default procedure to return the r eader to the factory default settings. 1. Enter the Restore Default function (F3) by pressing and holding the push button until both the F1 and F2 LEDs are on . 2. Rel[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 1 STEP 4 – INSTALLING VISISE T™ CONFIGURATION PROGRAM VisiSet ™ is a Datalogic reader configuration tool providing several important advantages: • Autolearning Wizard for new users; • Defined configuration directly stored in the reader; • Communication protocol independent from the physical interface allo[...]

RAPID CONFIGURATION 1 The Autolearning Wizard option is advised for rapid configuration or for new users. It allows reader configuration in a few easy steps. 1. Select the Autolearning Wizard button from the Main menu. 2. Place the desired code in front of t he reader at the correct reading dist ance (depending on the model, see the Reading Feature[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 1 The reader flashes once acquiring the image and auto determines the best exposure and gain settings. If the code symbology is enabled by default, the code will also be decoded. 5. If the code symbology is not enable d by default, select a Code Setting Mode choice and press the "Code Setting" button. The A[...]

RAPID CONFIGURATION 1 ADVANCED READER CONFIGURATION For further details on advanced product configuration, refer to the VisiSet™ Help On-Line. The following are alternative or advanced reader configuration methods: Advanced Confi guration Using VisiSet™ Advanced configuration can be performed through the VisiSet™ program by selecting Device&g[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 2 2 GENERAL FEATURES 2.1 INTRODUCTION Matrix-1000 ™ is an area CCD reader for industrial application using 2D, 1D, sta cked and postal codes. Matrix-1000 ™ uses imaging technology and provides complete reading system functions by integrating: lighting system, image acquisition, image processing, deco ding and com[...]

GENERAL FEATURES 2 2.2 DESCRIPTION Some of the main features of this reader are given below: • Decoding of most popular linear and stacked barcodes, 2D code symbologies and postal codes • Omni-directional reading • Quick installation without PC by using Autolearning button and F1, F2 LEDs • Frame rate up to 30 frames/sec (1800 frames/min) ?[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 2 The following indicators are located on the top of the reader: PWR red LED indicates that the reader is connected to the powe r supply (see Figure A, 5); TRIG yellow LED indicates external trigger activity (Figure A, 6); for details refer to par 3.3.4; READ red LED signals successful code decoding (Figu re A, 7). I[...]

GENERAL FEATURES 2 2.3 MODEL DESCRIPTION The Matrix-1000 ™ reader is available in different versions according to the following characteristics: MA TRIX - 10X1 Optics 2 = High Density (HD) 3 = Standard Densit y (SD) 4 = Low Density (LD) 5 = Medium Range (MR) 2.4 ACCESSORIES Order No. Accessory Description 93A051190 CAB-6001 Cable to C-BOX100 1 m [...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 2 2.5 APPLICATION EXAMPLES The Matrix-1000™ wide choice of fields of view and high performance of decoding libraries allow the reading of many small codes (see 96 vial application in Figure 10) as well as deformed and / or overprinted codes also when they are damaged or printed on high reflective surfaces (see Figu[...]

GENERAL FEATURES 2 The Matrix-1000™ is particularly suitable for applications requiring an array of readers to cover a very large reading area (see Figure 14). Figure 14 - Ten readers connected to a Da talogic MX4000 through a multidrop network. 15[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 3 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS Verify that the Matrix-1000 ™ reader and all the parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging; the list of parts inclu des:  Matrix-1000 ™ reader  Quick Reference Guide  Test chart  Matrix family CD-ROM  Auxiliary port con[...]

INSTALLATION 3 3.2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION Matrix-1000 ™ can be installed to operate in different positions. The eight screw holes (M4 x 5) on the body of the reader are for mechanical fixture (Figure 16). The diagram below gives the overall dimensions of the reader and may be used for its installation. Refer to paragraph 3.5 for correct position[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 3 73 [2.87] Ø 4. 2 [ Ø 0. 17] 15 [0.59] 37 [1.46] 4.2 [0.17] 95 [3.74] 47.5 [1.87] Ø 8 . 2 [ Ø 0 . 3 2 ] 47.5 [1.87] 95 [3.74] 2 [0.08] mm [inch] Figure 17 - Mounting Bracket Overall Dimensions 18[...]

INSTALLATION 3 3.2.1 Mounting Matrix-1000™ Using the Matrix-1000™ mounting bracket you can obtain vertical shift and rota tion of the reader as shown in the diagram below: Figure 18 - Positioning with Mounting Brackets 19[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 3 3.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The Matrix-1000 ™ reader is equipped with a 25-pin male D-Sub connector for conn ection to the power supply and input/output signals. The details of the connector pins are in dicated in the following table: 13 25 14 1 Figure 19 - 25-pin male D-Su b Connector 25-pin male D-sub connector [...]

INSTALLATION 3 There is also a separate 9-pin female D-sub connector for the Auxiliary port connection with the following pinout: 5 1 9 6 Figure 20 - 9-pin fema le D-Sub Connector 9-pin female D-sub connector pinout Pin Name Function 2 TXAUX Transmitted data of auxiliary RS232 3 RXAUX Received data of auxiliary RS232 5 GND Reference GND of auxiliar[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 3 C-BOX 100 pinout for Matrix-1000™ The table below gives the pinout of the C-BOX 100 terminal block connectors. Use this pinout when the Matrix-1000™ reader is connected by means of the C-BOX 100: C-BOX 100 Terminal Block Connectors Power 1, 3, 5 VS 2, 4, 6 GND 7, 8 EARTH GROUND 20, 40 Reserved Inputs 27 EXT TRI[...]

INSTALLATION 3 3.3.1 Power Supply Power is supplied to the reader through the p ins provided on the 25- pin connector (see Figure 21): MATRIX 9/13 23/25 VS GND 1 SHIELD USER INTERFACE CHASSIS V- (Ground) V+ (10 - 30 Vdc ) Figure 21 - Power Supply Connection The allowed supply voltage range is 10 to 30 Vdc. 23[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 3 3.3.2 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface The RS485 half-duplex (3 wires + shield) inte rface is available for polled communication protocols. It can be used for multidrop connections with a Datalogic Multiplexer, (see Figure 22 and par. 3.6.2). The following pins of the 25-pin connector are used for RS485 half-duplex comm[...]

INSTALLATION 3 The figure below shows a multidrop configuration with Matrix-1000™ readers conne cted to a Multiplexer. # 1 # 0 max . 1200 m. three wi res + sh iel d 7 4 2 7 4 2 120 Ohm MULTIPLEXER RTX485+ RTX485- RS485REF SHIELD 120 Ohm MATRIX MATRIX MATRIX ( up to 31 ) # x max . 2 m. 7 4 2 Earth Ground 1 1 1 Figure 23 - Matrix-1000™ M ultidrop[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 3 3.3.3 Auxiliary RS232 Interface The RS232 auxiliary interface is available for Point-to -Point connections. When it is connected to the host computer it allows both transmission o f code data and reader configuration by VisiSet™. Its communication parameters (baud rate, data bits, etc.) can be defined by the user[...]

INSTALLATION 3 3.3.4 Input An opto-coupled and polarity insensitive input is available on the 25-pin conne ctor. The pinout is the following: Pin Name Function 18 EXT_TRIG A External trigger (polarity insensitive) 19 EXT_TRIG B External trigger (polarity insensitive) When current flows through the EXT_TRIG input, the yellow LED (Figure A, 6) is on.[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 3 USER INTERFA C E VS MA T RIX A Vext B V + V CC ~ ~ + - GND OUT 30 Vdc Max. Figure 28 - Input NPN Comma nd Using External Po wer USER INTERF A CE VS MA T R IX A B GND V + V CC ~ ~ + - GND 9 OUT 25 Figure 29 - Input NPN Comm and Using Matrix-1000 ™ Power The electrical features of the input are: INPUT | V AB | Min [...]

INSTALLATION 3 MA TR IX USER INTERF A CE Vext 30 Vdc max + - I Load V Out Figure 30 - Open Col lector Output Connection The electrical features of the output are the following: OUTPUT I Load V Out Open 0 mA 30 Vdc Max Closed 10 mA 1.8 Vdc Max P D = V Out × I oLoad = 170 mW Max. 29[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 3 3.4 USER INTERFACE RS232 PC-side connections 1 5 9 6 9-pin male connector 13 25 14 1 25-pin male con nector Pin Name Pin Name 2 RX 3 RX 3 TX 2 TX 5 GND 7 GND 7 RTS 4 RTS 8 CTS 5 CTS How To Build A Simple Interface Test Cable: The following wiring diagram shows a simple test cable including power, external (push- bu[...]

INSTALLATION 3 3.5 POSITIONING Position the reader so that the distance from the reading window to the code surface is that indicated in the figure below for your model. 115 mm code surface FOV 25 x 19 mm 1021 HD (4.53 in) (0.98 x 0.75 in) focus distance 155 mm code surface (1.34 x 1.02 in) FOV 34 x 26 mm (6.10 in) focus distanc e 1031 SD 1041 LD 1[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 3 Matrix-1000 ™ is able to decode code labels at a variety of angles, however significant angular distortion may degrade reading performance. When mounting Matrix-1000 ™ , take into consideration these ideal label position angles: Pitch 10° to 20° and Tilt 0° . Note: Since Matrix-1000 ™ is omni-directional o[...]

INSTALLATION 3 3.6 TYPICAL LA YOUTS The following typical layouts refer to system hardware configurations . However, they also require the correct setup of the software configuration parameters. Dotted lines in the figures refer to optional hardware configurations within the particular layout. 3.6.1 Point-to-Point In this layout the data is transmi[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 3 3.6.2 Multiplexer Each reader is connected to a MX4000 through a multidrop network. Before proceeding with the connection it is necessary to select the MUX32 communication protocol and the multidrop address for each reader. P.S. Matrix-1000™  0 1 31  Power C-BOX 100  Host  Multidrop Network – RS485 [...]

SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 4 4 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Software configuration of your Matrix-1000 ™ for static reading or simple code reading applications can be accomplished by the Autolearning Procedure (which requires no external configuration program or by using the VisiSet™ Autolearning Wizard for easy setup. These procedures are described in [...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 4 4.3 STARTUP After completing the mechanical and electrical connections to Matrix-1000 ™ , you can begin software configuration as follows: 1. Power on the Matrix-1000 ™ reader. Wait for the reader startup. The system bootstrap requires a few seconds to be completed. The reader automatically enters Run Mode. 2. [...]

SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 4 4.3.1 VisiSet™ Options The Options item from the VisiSet™ menu (see Figure 38) presents a window allowing you to configure: − the logging function ( Log ) − VisiSet™ window properties ( Environment ) − VisiSet™ communication channel ( Communication ) Figure 39 - Options - Log Figure 40 - Options - Environment[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 4 Figure 41 - Options – Communication: Se rial Port 38[...]

SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 4 4.4 CONFIGURATION Once connected to Matrix-1000 ™ as described in par. 4.3, you can modify the configuration parameters as follows: 1. Press the Calibration Tool button from the Main Menu. Matrix-1000™ will downloa d its permanent memory configuration parameters with the default values (if it is the first time) to Visi[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 4 4.4.1 Edit Reader Parameters The Parameter Setup window displays the configuration parameters grouped in a series of folders. Each parameter can be modified by selecting a different item from the prescribed list in the box , or by typing new values directly into the parameter box . By right clicking the mouse when [...]

SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 4 Parameters to verify/modify:  Operating Mode Sets the parameters which customize the reader operating mode starting from three main modes: One Shot: acquires a single image based on the selected value for the Acquisition Trigger and Acquisition Trigger Delay. Continuous: continuously acquires images with a rate up to 30[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 4 When all the configuration parameters are set correctly, save them to the Matrix-1000 ™ reader by pressing the Send button. See Figure 42. For successive configuration of other readers or for backu p/archive copies, it is possible to save the configuration onto your PC by selecting the Save Configuration File opt[...]

SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 4 4.4.2 Calibration VisiSet™ provides a Calibration Tool to maximize the reading performance by tuning the acquisition parameters and the time of the delayed triggers. By selecting the Calibration Tool from the VisiSet™ Main Menu ( F ), the following window appears together with the Parameter Setup window: Figure 43 - Ca[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 4 The following examples show some of the typical conditions occurring during the inst allation: Under Exposure: To correct this result it is recommended to chan ge the following parameters in their order of appearance: 1. increase the Exposure Time (x 10 µ s) 2. increase the Gain NOTE In general, a longer exposure [...]

SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 4 Over Exposure: To correct this result it is recommended to chan ge the following parameters in their order of appearance: 1. decrease the Gain 2. decrease the Exposure Time (x 10 µ s) Figure 45 - Exam ple Over Exposure: Too Light 45[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 4 Moving code out of the Field of View: To correct this result and have the code completely visible in F.O.V., it is possible to follow one or both the procedures listed below: • reposition the reader • use the Acquisition Trigger Delay by tuning the Delay Time (x100 µ s) Figure 46 - Example out of FOV 46[...]

SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 4 4.5 IMAGE CAPTURE AND DECODING By using the Capture Image and Decode Last Image functions from the VisiSet™ Main menu, you can get info rmation about the image decod able codes in terms of Symbology, encoded Data, Position and Orientati on, Decode Time and Code Quality Assessmen t Metrics. Figure 47 - Capture and De codi[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 5 5 MAINTENANCE 5.1 CLEANING Clean the reading window (see Figure A, 1) periodically for continued correct operation of the reader. Dust, dirt, etc. on the window may alter the reading performance. Repeat the operation frequently in particularly dirty environments. Use soft material and alcohol to clean the window an[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 6 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES • When wiring the device, pay careful attention to the pin number of the signals and whether you are referring to the 25-pin connector or to the C-BOX 100 spring clamp connectors. • If you need information about a certain reader parameter you can ref er to the VisiSet ™ program help f[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion One Shot or Phase Mode using the External Trigger input: the ”TRIG” LED is not blinking while the External Trigger is switching. • Check if you are referring to the 25-pin connector or to the C-BOX 100 spring clamp connectors. • Is the sensor connected to the EXT TRI[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion Reading : the reader always transmits the No-Read Message • Run the Auto Learn procedure ( Auto Learn in chapter 1). • Position the reader as described in par. 3.5 and through the VisiSet™ Calibration Tool: − Tune the ACQUISITION TRIGGER DELAY, if the moving code is out of the reade[...]

Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual 7 7 TECHNICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES Power Supply Voltage 10 to 30 Vdc Power Consumption 4 W max.; 2.5 W typical Communication Interfaces Main - RS485 half-duplex Auxiliary - RS232 2400 to 115200 bit/s 2400 to 115200 bit/s Input External Trigger Max. Voltage Max. Input Current Opto-coupled and polarit y insensi[...]

TECHNICAL FEATURES 7 READING FEATURES Frame Rate Up to 30 frames/sec. with VGA images Readable Cod es per Frame Up to 100 Pitch 10° - 35° Tilt 0° - 360° Reading Distance (3) mm (in) MODELS Focus Distance mm (in) Field of View (1) mm (in) ppi (2) Typ. Linear and Stacked Code Resolution mm (mils) Typ. 2 D Code Resolution mm (mils) min. max. 1021 [...]

GLOSSARY Barcodes (1D Codes) A pattern of variable-width bars and spaces which represents numeric or alphanumeric data in machine-readable form. The general format of a barcode symbol consists of a leading margin, start character, data or message character, check character (if any), stop character, and trailing margin. Within this framework, eac h [...]

Flash Non-volatile memory for storing application and configuration files. Host A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing services such as networ k control, database access, special programs, supervisory programs, or programming languages. Image Processing Any form of information processing for which the input is an image and t[...]

RAM Random Access Memory. Data in RAM can b e accessed in random order, and quickly written and read. 56[...]

INDEX A Accessories; 13 Application Examples; 14 Auto Learn; 3 Auxiliary RS232 Interface; 26 C Calibration; 43 C-BOX pinout for Matrix-1000™; 22 Compliance; vi E Edit Reader Parameters; 40 Electrical Connections; 20 G General View; vii Glossary; 54 I Image Capture and Decoding; 47 Input; 27 Installing VisiSet™; 35 L Layouts; 33 M Maintenance; 4[...]

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 07 Datalogic Automation S.r.l. Via S. Vitalino 13 40012 - Lippo di Calderara Bologna - Italy dichiara che declares that the déclare que le bescheinigt, daß das Gerät declare que el Matrix-1XXX; e tutti i suoi modelli and all its models et tous ses modèles und seine Modelle y todos sus modelos sono conformi alle Diretti[...]

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