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Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual[...]

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Matrix-1000™ REFERENCE MANUAL[...]

DATALOGIC S.p.A. Via Candini 2 40012 - Lippo di Calderara di Reno Bologna - Italy Matrix -1000™ Reference Manual Ed.: 10/2004 ALL RI GHTS RESERVED Datalogic S.p.A. reserves the ri ght to make m odifications and im provements without prior notificati on. Datalogic shall not be li able for technical or editorial errors or om issions contained herei[...]

iii CONTENTS REFERENCES ............................................................................................. v Conventions .................................................................................................. v Reference Docu mentation ............................................................................ v Service, Supp[...]

iv 3.4.2 Calibration ................................................................................................... 35 3.5 Image Capture a nd Decoding ..................................................................... 39 3.6 Statistics...................................................................................................... 40 4[...]

v REFERENCES CONVENTIONS This manual uses the follow ing conventions: "User" refers to anyone using a M atrix-1000™ reader. "Reader" refers to the M atrix-1000™ reader. "You" refers to the System Administrator or T echnical Support person using this manual to install, configure, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a [...]

vi SA FETY PRECA UTIONS For installation, use and maintenance it is not necessary to open the reader. POWER SUPPLY ATTENT ION: READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE INST ALLING THE PRODUCT - This product is intended to be installed by Q ualified Personnel only. This product is intended to be connected to a UL Listed Computer w hich supplies power directly t[...]

vii GENERA L VIEW Matrix-1000™ Figure A Reading W indow A uxili ar y Interface Main Tx LED Good Read LED Main /A u xi lia ry Int e rf a c e 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 External Trig ger LED Power O n LED 1 4 5 3 6 7 2[...]

viii GUIDE TO INSTA LLA TION The following can be used as a checklist to verify all of the steps necessary for complete installation of the Matrix -1000  compact 2D reader. 1) Read all information in the section "Safety Precautions" at the beginning of this manual. 2) Correctly mount the reader using the bracket provided (sub-pars. und[...]

GENERAL F E ATURES 1 1 1 GENERA L FEA TURES 1.1 INTRODUCTION Matrix -1000  is an area CCD reader for industrial application using 2D, 1D, stacked and postal codes. Matrix -1000  uses imaging technology and prov ides complete reading system functions by integrating: lighting system, image acquisition, image processing, decoding and communicati[...]

Matrix-1000™ 2 1 1.2 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 • Frame rate up to 30 frames/sec (1800 frames/min) • Mov ing code reading • Calibration Tool to verify ex act code positioning[...]

GENERAL F E ATURES 3 1 Electrical connection of Power, serial interfaces and I/O signals is provided through a 25-pin connector (see Figure A, 3). In addition there is a 9-pin Auxiliary interface connector for reader configuration (see Figure A, 2). The follow ing indicators are located on the top of the reader: PWR red LED indicates that the reade[...]

Matrix-1000™ 4 1 1.3 MODEL DESCRIPTION The M atrix-1000  reader is av ailable in different versions according to the Optical Characteristics. MA TRIX - 1 0X1 Optics 2 = High De nsity (HD) 3 = S tan dard Den sit y (S D) 4 = Lo w Den sit y ( LD ) 5 = M ed ium R a nge ( MR) 1.4 A VA ILABLE ACCESSORIES Order no. Accessory Description 93A051190 CAB[...]

GENERAL F E ATURES 5 1 1.5 A PPLIC A TION EXA MPLES The Matrix -1000™ wide choice of fields of v iew and high performance of decoding libraries allow the reading of many small codes (see 96 vial application in Figure 1) as well as deformed and / or overprinted codes also when they are damaged or printed on high reflective surfaces (see Figures 2,[...]

Matrix-1000™ 6 1 Figure 4 - Barcode Printed on Curved S u rface Readabl e by Matrix-1000™ in spite of Image Optical Di stortion The M atrix-1000™ is particularly suitable for applications requiring an array of readers to cover a very large reading area (see Figure 5). Figure 5 - Ten readers connected to a Datalogic MX 4000 through a m ultidro[...]

INSTALLATIO N 7 2 2 INSTA LLA TION 2.1 PA CKA GE CONTENTS Verify that the M atrix-1000  reader and all the parts supplied w ith the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging; the list of parts includes:  Matrix -1000  reader  Quick Reference Guide  Test chart  Matrix family CD-ROM  Auxiliary port connector cov[...]

Matrix-1000™ 8 2 2.2 MECHA NICAL I NSTA LLATION 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 fix ture (Figure 7). The diagram below gives the overall dimensions of the reader and may be used for its installation. Refer to paragraph 2.5 for correct [...]

INSTALLATIO N 9 2 mm [inch] 2 [0.08] 47.5 [1.87] 95 [3.74] 37 [1.46] 15 [0.59] Ø 8 . 2 [ Ø 0 . 3 2 ] 4.2 [0.17] 47.5 [1.87] 95 [3.74] 73 [2.87] Ø 4 . 2 [ Ø0 . 1 7 ] Figure 8 - Mounti ng Bracket Di mensions[...]

Matrix-1000™ 10 2 2.2.1 Mounting Matrix- 1000™ Using the Matrix -1000™ mounting bracket you can obtain vertical shift and rotation of the reader as shown in the diagram below : Figure 9 - Positi oni ng w ith M ounting Brackets[...]

INSTALLATIO N 11 2 2.3 ELECTRICA L CONNECTIONS The M atrix-1000  reader is equipped with a 25-pin male D-Sub connector for connection to the power supply and input/output signals. T he details of the connector pins are indicated in the following table: 13 25 14 1 Figure 10 - 25-pin male D-Sub Connector 25-pin male D-sub connector pinout Pin Name[...]

Matrix-1000™ 12 2 There is also a separate 9-pin female D-sub connector for the Aux iliary port connection with the follow ing pinout: 5 1 9 6 Figure 11 - 9-pin female D-Sub C onnector 9-pin female D-sub connector pinout Pin Name Function 2 TXAUX Transmitted data of RS232 Aux iliary Interface 3 RXAUX Received data of RS232 Aux iliary Interface 5 [...]

INSTALLATIO N 13 2 C-BOX pinout for Matrix-1000™ The table below gives the pinout of the C-BO X 100 terminal block connectors. U se this pinout when the M atrix-1000™ reader is connected by means of the C-BOX 100: C-BOX 100 Terminal B lock Connectors Power 1, 3, 5 VS 2, 4, 6 GND 7, 8 EARTH GROUND 20, 40 Reserv ed Inputs 27 EXT TRIG A (polarity [...]

Matrix-1000™ 14 2 2.3.1 Pow er Supply Power is supplied to the reader through the pins provided on the 25-pin connector (see Figure 12): MATRIX 9/13 23/25 VS GND 1 SHIELD USER INTERFACE CHASSIS V- (Ground) V+ (10 - 30 Vdc) Figure 12 - Power Supply Connection The allow ed supply voltage range is 10 to 30 Vdc.[...]

INSTALLATIO N 15 2 2.3.2 RS485 Half-Duplex Main Int erface The RS485 half-duplex (3 wires + shield) interface is available for polled communication protocols. It can be used for multidrop connections with a Datalogic M ultiplexer, (see Figure 13 and par. 2.6.2). The follow ing pins of the 25-pin connector are used for RS485 half-duplex communicatio[...]

Matrix-1000™ 16 2 The figure below shows a multidrop configuration with M atrix-1000™ readers connected to a Multiplex er. # 1 # 0 max . 1200 m . three wires + shie ld 7 4 2 7 4 2 120 Ohm MULTIPLEX ER 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 14 - Matri x-1000™ M ult[...]

INSTALLATIO N 17 2 2.3.3 A uxiliary RS232 Interface The RS232 aux iliary interface is available for Point-to-Point connections. W hen it is connected to the host computer it allows both transmission of code data and reader configuration by VisiSet™. Its communication parameters (baud rate, data bits, etc.) can be defined by the user. For more det[...]

Matrix-1000™ 18 2 W hen the auxiliary interface is permanently connected as part of the system cabling, it is recommended to use the 25-pin connector and connect the cable shield as shown in Figure 15. CA UTION Avoid simultaneous connection to 25-pin and 9-pin signals of the auxiliary RS232 interface.[...]

INSTALLATIO N 19 2 2.3.4 Input An opto-coupled and polarity insensitive input is av ailable on the 25-pin connector. The pinout is the follow ing: Pin Name Function 18 EXT_T RIG A External trigger (polarity insensitive) 19 EXT_T RIG B External trigger (polarity insensitive) W hen current flows through the EXT_T RIG input, the yellow LED (Figure A, [...]

Matrix-1000™ 20 2 USER INT ERFA CE MA TR IX V CC A B V + ~ ~ + - 9 25 OUT GND GND V S Figure 18 - Input PNP Com m and Usi ng M atrix-1000     Power USER INTERFA CE VS MA TRIX A Vext B V + V CC ~ ~ + - GND OUT 30 Vdc Max. Figure 19 - Input NPN Command U sing External Power USER INTERFA CE VS MA T RI X A B GND V + V CC ~ ~ + - GND 9 OUT[...]

INSTALLATIO N 21 2 An anti-disturbance filter (debouncing) is implemented on the input, and is software programmable. The input active state can be defined by the user as well. Refer to the digital I/O folder in the VisiSet™ Help On Line for further details. 2.3.5 Outputs One optocoupled general purpose output is available on the 25-pin connector[...]

Matrix-1000™ 22 2 2.4 USER INTERFA CE RS232 PC-side connections 1 5 9 6 9-pin male connector 13 25 14 1 25-pin male connector 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 diagrams show a simple test cable including power, ex ternal (push-button) trigger [...]

INSTALLATIO N 23 2 2.5 POSITION ING Position the reader so that the distance from the reading window to the code surface is that indicated in the figure below for y our model. Figure 23 - Positioni ng Special models with different FOV and focus distance are av ailable on request. R efer to your local Datalogic distributor. focus di stance 115 mm (4[...]

Matrix-1000™ 24 2 Matrix -1000  is able to decode code labels at a variety of angles, how ever significant angular distortion may degrade reading performance. W hen mounting Matrix-1000  , take into consideration these ideal label position angles: Pitch 10° to 20° and Tilt 0° . Note: Since M atrix-1000  is omni-directional on the code[...]

INSTALLATIO N 25 2 2.6 TYPICA L LA YOUTS The follow ing typical layouts refer to system hardw are configurations . However, they also require the correct setup of the software configuration parameters. Dotted lines in the figures refer to optional hardware configurations w ithin the particular layout. 2.6.1 Point- to-Point In this layout the data i[...]

Matrix-1000™ 26 2 2.6.2 Multipl exer Each reader is connected to a MX4000 through a multidrop netw ork. Before proceeding with the connection it is necessary to select the MUX 32 communication protocol and the multidrop address for each reader. Figure 27 - Mul tiplexer Layout The Aux serial interface of each reader can be used for configuration p[...]

SOFTW ARE CONFIG URA T ION 27 3 3 SOFTWA RE CONFIGURA TION Software configuration of your M atrix-1000  reader can be accomplished by VisiSet™ through the Matrix -1000  aux iliary serial interface. 3.1 VISISET™ SYSTEM REQUI REM ENTS To install and run VisiSet™ you should hav e a Laptop or PC that meets or exceeds the following: • Pent[...]

Matrix-1000™ 28 3 3.3 STA RTUP After completing the mechanical and electrical connections to Matrix -1000  , you can begin software configuration as follow s: 1. Power on the Matrix -1000  reader. W ait for the reader startup. The system bootstrap requires a few seconds to be completed. The reader automatically enters Run M ode. 2. Run the [...]

SOFTW ARE CONFIG URA T ION 29 3 3.3.1 VisiSet ™ Options The Options item from the VisiSet™ menu (see Figure 28) presents a window allowing y ou to configure: − the logging function ( Log ) − VisiSet™ w indow properties ( Environment ) − VisiS et™ serial communication ( Communication ) Figure 29 - Options - Log[...]

Matrix-1000™ 30 3 Figure 30 - Options - Environment Figure 31 - Options - Communicati on[...]

SOFTW ARE CONFIG URA T ION 31 3 3.4 CONFIG URA TION Once connected to M atrix-1000  as described in par. 3.3, you can modify the configuration parameters as follows: 1. Press the C alibration Tool button from the Main M enu. M atrix-1000™ w ill download its permanent memory configuration parameters with the default values (if it is the first t[...]

Matrix-1000™ 32 3 3.4.1 Edit Reader Paramet ers The Parameter Setup w indow 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 w hen positioned [...]

SOFTW ARE CONFIG URA T ION 33 3 Parameters to verify/modify :  Operating mode Sets the paramet ers which cust omize t he reader operating mode s t arting from three m ain m odes: One-shot: acquires a s ingle im age based on the s elected value for the A c quisit ion Trigger and Delayed Triggers . Continuous: continuous ly acquires im ages with a[...]

Matrix-1000™ 34 3 W hen all the configuration parameters are set correctly, save them to the Matrix - 1000  reader by pressing the Send button. See Figure 32. For successive configuration of other readers or for backup/archive copies, it is possible to save the configuration onto your PC by selecting the S a v e p a r s t o f i l e option from[...]

SOFTW ARE CONFIG URA T ION 35 3 3.4.2 Calibrati on VisiSet™ provides a Calibration Tool to max imize the reading performance by tuning the acquisition parameters and the time of the delayed triggers. By selecting the Calibration T ool from the VisiSet™ Main M enu ( F ), the following window appears together with the Parameter Setup window : Fig[...]

Matrix-1000™ 36 3 The follow ing examples show some of the typical conditions occurring during the installation: Figure 34 - Example Under Exposure: Too Dark Under-exposure: To correct this result it is recommended to change the following parameters in their order of appearance: 1. increase the Exposure Time (x 10 µs) 2. increase the Ga in NOTE [...]

SOFTW ARE CONFIG URA T ION 37 3 Figure 35 - Example Over Exposure: Too Light Over-exposur e: To correct this result it is recommended to change the following parameters in their order of appearance: 1. decrease the Ga in 2. decrease the Exposure Time (x 10 µs)[...]

Matrix-1000™ 38 3 Figure 36 - Example out of FOV Moving code out of the Field of View: To correct this result and have the code completely visible in the F.O.V., it is possible to follow one or both the procedures listed below : • reposition the reader • use the Delay ed Trigger by tuning the Delay Time (x 100 µs)[...]

SOFTW ARE CONFIG URA T ION 39 3 3.5 IMAGE CA PTURE AND DECODING By using the Capture image and Decode last image functions from the VisiSet™ Main menu, you can get information about the image decodable codes in terms of Symbology, encoded Data, Position and O rientation, Decode Time and AIM Quality Indicators. Figure 37 - Capture and Decoding Fun[...]

Matrix-1000™ 40 3 3.6 STA TISTICS Statistics on the reading performance can be viewed by enabling the Statistics parameter and selecting the View stats item in the File menu. One of three different window s appears depending on the operating mode. Refer to the VisiSet™ Help On Line for more details. Figure 38 - Code Statisti cs[...]

MAINTE NANCE 41 4 4 MAINTENA NCE 4.1 CLEA NING 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 and avoid any ab[...]

Matrix-1000™ 42 4 5 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 GENER A L GU IDELINE S • W hen 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-BO X 100 spring clamp connectors. • If you need information about a certain reader parameter you can refer to the VisiSet  progr[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 43 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion One Shot or Phase Mode: no image is displayed in Visiset™ Calibration T ool window while your trigger source is working. • In the Operating M ode folder check the settings of Phase-ON, Acquisition Trigger and Phase- OFF parameters. • In Digital I/O folder set the echo of Phase or A[...]

Matrix-1000™ 44 4 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion One Shot or Phase Mode using serial trigger source: no image is displayed in Visiset™ Calibration T ool window while your trigger source is transmitted on the reader serial port. • In the Operating M ode folder check the settings for Phase-ON, Acquisition Tr igger and Phase-OFF para[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 45 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion How do I obtain my reader Serial Number ? • The reader Serial Number consists of 9 characters: one letter, 2 numbers, another letter followed by 5 numbers. • The reader Serial Number is printed on a label that is affixed on the bottom case near the reading window . • The Serial Num[...]

Matrix-1000™ 46 6 6 TECHNICA L FEA TURES ELECTRICAL FEA TURES Power Supply volt age 10 to 30 Vdc Power consum pt ion 4 W m ax.; 2. 5 W typic al Communicati on I nterfaces Main Serial Inte rface RS485 half-duplex 2400 to 115200 bit / s Auxiliary Serial I nterfac e RS232 2400 to 115200 bit /s Input External Trigger Opto-coupled and pol ari t y inse[...]

TECHNICA L FEAT URES 47 6 SOFTWARE FEA TURES REA DA BLE CODE SYMBOLOGI ES 1-D and stacked • P DF417 Standard • Codabar • Code 128 (E AN 128) • Code 93 • Code 39 (S tandard and Full A S CII) • I nterleaved 2 of 5 • EAN-8/13 - UPC-A/E (including A ddon 2 and Addon 5 2D • Data Mat ri x ECC 200 POSTA L • Australia Post • PLANET • [...]

Matrix-1000™ 48 6 READING FEA TURES Frame rate up t o 30 f rames / sec Pitc h 10° - 35° Readable codes per f rame up to 100 Tilt 0° - 360° Reading Distance (3) mm (in) MOD ELS Focus Distance mm (in) Field of View (1) mm (in) ppi (2) Ty p. Li near and Stacked Code Resolution mm (mils) Ty p . 2 D Code Resolution mm (mils) min. max. 1021 HD 115 [...]

49 GLOSSA RY Barcode A pattern of variable-w idth bars and spaces w hich 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. W ithin this framework, each recogn[...]

50 Light Emitting Diode (LED) A low power electronic light source commonly used as an indicator light. It uses less power than an incandescent light bulb but more than a Liquid Cr ystal Display (LCD). RAM Random Access M emory. Data in RAM can be accessed in random order, and quickly w ritten and read. IP Address The terminal’s netw ork address. [...]

51 INDEX A Accessories; 4 Application Examples; 5 C C-BOX pinout for Matrix -1000™; 13 Configuration; 31 Calibration; 35 Edit Reader Parameters; 32 E Electrical Connections; 11 Auxiliary RS232 Interface; 17 Inputs; 19 Outputs; 21 Power Supply; 14 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface; 15 G General View; v ii Glossary; 49 Guide to Installation; viii L Layou[...]

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