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    MA TRIX-2000™ Reference Manual[...]

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    Datalogic Automation S.r.l. Via S. Vitalino 13 40012 - Lippo di Calderara di Reno Bologna - Italy Matrix-2000™ Reference Manual Ed.: 06/2008 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Datalogic reserves the right to make modificati ons and improvements without prior notification. Datalogic shall not be lia ble for technical o r edit orial errors or omissions contained [...]

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

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    5.1 DB25-Pin Connector ................................................................................................... 43 5.2 DB9-Pin Connector (RS232 Auxiliary Port) ................................................................ 44 5.3 RJ45 8-Pin Connector (Ethernet) ...........................................................................[...]

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    REFERENCES CONVENTIONS This manual uses the following conventions: "User" refers to anyone using a Matrix-2000™ reader. "Reader" refers to the Matrix-2000™ reader. "You" refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual to install, configure, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a Matrix[...]

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    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[...]

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    vii HANDLING The Matrix-2000™ is designed to be used in an industrial environment and is built to withstand vibration and shock when correctly installed, how ever it is also a precision product and therefore before and during installation it must be handled correctly to avoid damage. • avoid that the readers are dropped (exceeding shock limits)[...]

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    • do not weld the reader into position which can cause electrostatic, heat or reading window damage. • do not spray paint near the reader which can cause reading window damage. viii[...]

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    GENERAL VIEW Matrix-2000™ 1 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 9 12 11 10 Figure A Reading Windo w F2 LED F1 LED Power On LED Keypad button 1 2 4 5 3 6 9 8 7 External Trigger LED Commun ication L ED Main/Aux iliary Interfa ce Good Read LED 10 A uxiliary Interface Ethernet Interface (for 21XX models only) 11 12 Ethernet MAC Address ix[...]

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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 main serial interface . The RS232 auxiliary interface can be used for reader configuration by connecting a laptop[...]

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    Matrix-2000™ Reference Manual 1 CBX100/CBX500 Pinout for Matrix-2000™ The table below gives the pinout of the CBX100/CBX500 terminal block connectors. Use this pinout when the Matrix-2000™ reader is connected by means of the CBX100/CBX500: CBX100/500 Terminal Block Connectors Input Power Outputs Vdc Power Supply Input Voltage + +V Power Sourc[...]

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    RAPID CONFIGURATION 1 DB25-Pin Connector The Matrix-2000 ™ 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 2 - 25-pin male D-Sub Con nector 19-pin M16 male connector pinout Pin Name Functio[...]

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    Matrix-2000™ Reference Manual 1 DB9-Pin Connector (RS2 32 Auxiliary Port) 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 3 - 9-pin fema le D-Sub Connector 9-pin female D-sub connector pinout Pin Name Function 2 TX Transmitted data of auxiliary RS232 3 RX Received d[...]

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    RAPID CONFIGURATION 1 STEP 2 – MOUNTING AND PO SITIONING THE SYSTEM 1. To mount the Matrix-2000™, use the mounting bracket to obtain the most suitable position for the reader as shown in the figures below. Figure 5 - Positioning with Mounting Bracket 2. When mounting the Mat rix-2000™ take into consideration these three ideal label po sition [...]

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    Matrix-2000™ Reference Manual 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: • Positioni[...]

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    RAPID CONFIGURATION 1 NOTE Autolearning configuration parameters can be saved to te mporary memory only by selecting the "Autolearning Setup>Store Memory" parameter in VisiSet™. The Autolearning function on the keypad button can also be disabled b y the user via VisiSet™. green Aut o L e ar n (F 2 ) Figure 7 – A uto Learn Functio[...]

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    Matrix-2000™ Reference Manual 1 To cancel the Positioning function, press and hold the keypad button at any time during the procedure: the F1 LED will stop blinking and Matrix-2000™ will emit a long low pitched beep. ye l l o w Positi oning (F1) Figure 8 – Positioni ng Function Restore Default (Optional) At any time you can use the Restore De[...]

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    RAPID CONFIGURATION 1 STEP 4 – INSTALLING VISISE T™ CONFIGURATION PROGRAM VisiSet ™ is a Datalogic reader configuration tool providing several important advantages: • Autolearning Wizard for rapid configuration and f or new users; • Defined configuration directly stored in the reader; • Communication protocol independent from the physic[...]

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    Matrix-2000™ Reference Manual 1 STEP 5 – CONFIGURATION US ING AUTOLEARNING WIZARD 1. Select the Autolearning Wizard button from the Main menu. 2. Place the desired code in front of the reader at the correct reading distance (depending on the model, see the Reading Features table in par. 7.1). 3. Press the "Positioning" button. The rea[...]

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    RAPID CONFIGURATION 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 enabled by default, select a Co de Setting Mode choice and press the "Code Setting" button. The Autolearning [...]

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    Matrix-2000™ Reference Manual 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 select[...]

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    GENERAL FEATURES 2 2 GENERAL FEATURES 2.1 INTRODUCTION Matrix-2000 ™ is a Datalogic compact 2D reader designed and produced to be a high performance affordable solution for both linear and two-dimensional code reading applications. Matrix-2000™ has been developed for use in numerous application s, including PCB and electronic manufacturing, pac[...]

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    Matrix-2000™ Reference Manual 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 • Direct or 90° reading Window • Quick installation without PC by using Autolearning button and F1, F2 LEDs • I[...]

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    GENERAL FEATURES 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). READ red LED signals successful code decoding (Figu re A, 7). It is also used to signal successful startup. At[...]

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    Matrix-2000™ Reference Manual 2 2.3 MODEL DESCRIPTION The Matrix-2000 ™ reader is available in different versions according to the following characteristics: MATRIX - 2XXX- X Optics 1 = Ultra High Density (UHD) 2 = High Density (HD) 3 = Standard D ensity (ST D) 4 = Low Density (LD) 5 = Medium Range (MR) 6 = Long Range (LR) Image Sensor 1 = VGA [...]

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    GENERAL FEATURES 2 2.5 APPLICATION EXAMPLES Matrix-2000™ is profitably used in the omnidirectional reading of 2D, stacked, linear and postal codes. The powerful LED illuminator, the Matrix 2XX1 60 fps CCD sensor and the 400 MHz CPU allow the decoding of fast moving codes (over 6.0 m/s) on industrial printing lines (see Figure 13) and in automated[...]

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    Matrix-2000™ Reference Manual 2 Matrix-2000™ assures the reading of deformed and / or overprinted codes, even though damaged or printed on high reflective surfaces (see Figures 15,16,17). Figure 15 - Unido se Flow-Pack with PDF417 Code Figure 16 - Over printed Barcode Readable by Matr ix-2000™ also Through the Env elope Windo w Film Figure 17[...]

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    GENERAL FEATURES 2 Figure 19 - Dot Peening Marking on Metal Surface w ith Multi-dot per Code Element Figure 20 - Directly Marked Do t Matrix Code Characterized by Outstanding Separation Distance b etween Adjacent Code Elem ents Figure 21 - Data Matrix Code Di rectly Marked on PCB Surface by Using Laser Etching Technology Figure 22 - Dot Matrix Code[...]

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    Matrix-2000™ Reference Manual 2 2.6 EXTERNAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS In some direct part marking applications best reading results are obtained by using an external lighting system. A series of acce ssory illuminators are available which cover a variety of applications. The LT-100 Cone Lighting System provides a circ ular symmetrical light source design[...]

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    GENERAL FEATURES 2 The LT-210 Mini Spot Lighting System provides a high intensity light source designe d for the following applications: • with uneven, noisy and scratched surfaces • where dot peening or laser etching codes are directly marked onto metal surfaces or PCBs and need to be highlighted. Here the use of more than one Spot Light can r[...]

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    Matrix-2000™ Reference Manual 2 The LT-316 60° Dark Field Ring Lighting System is designed for reading codes pr oduced by Dot Peening (especially by a 120° stylus) or Laser Etching on flat, reflective parts. Figure 28 - LT-316 60° Dark Field Ring Lighting System The LT-410 Coaxial Lighting System is an axial diffuse illuminator designed fo r r[...]

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    GENERAL FEATURES 2 The LT-511 Dome Lighting System is a diffuse dome light de signed for reading printed label or Direct Marking codes on parts with a curved surface. Figure 31 - LT-511 Dome Li ghting System The LT-630 Four Bar Lighting System is designed for Code verification app lications according to ISO/IEC 15415 or ISO/IEC 15416 specifications[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 3 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS Verify that the Matrix-2000™ reader and all the parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging; the list of par ts includes:  Matrix-2000 ™ reader  Quick Reference Guide  Test Chart  Matrix fa mily CD-ROM  Auxiliary port co[...]

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    INSTALLATION 3 3.2 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS Matrix-2000 ™ 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 34). The diagram below gives the overall dimensions of the reader and may be used for its installation. Refer to paragraphs 3.3 and 7.1 for correct p[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 3 73 [2.87] 121 [4.76] 57 [2.24] mm [inch] 73 [2.87] Ø 4 . 2 [ Ø 0 . 1 7 ] 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 35 - Overall dimensions - 90° mod el Figure 36 - Mounting Bracke t Overall Dimensions 3.2.1 Mounting Matrix-2000?[...]

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    INSTALLATION 3 3.3 POSITIONING Matrix-2000 ™ is able to decode code labels at a variety of angles, however significant angular distortion may degrade reading performance. When mounting Matrix-2000 ™ , take into consideration these ideal label position angles: Pitch or Skew 10° to 20° and Tilt 0° . Note: Since Matrix-2000 ™ is omni-directio[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 3 The Tilt angle is represented by the value T in Figure 40. Matrix-2000 ™ can read labels with any tilt angle. Figure 40 - Tilt a ngle Position the reader so that the distance from the reading window to the code surface is that indicated in par. 7.1 for your model. 28[...]

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    CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 4 4 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS All Matrix-2000™ models can be connected to a CBX connection box through one of the available CAB-Sxx accessory cables. These accessory cables terminate in a 25-pin female D-sub connector on the Matrix-2000™ side and in a 25-pin male D-sub connect or on the CBX side. We recommend making [...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 4 NOTE To avoid electromagnetic interference when the reader is connected to a CBX connection box, verify the jumper positions in the CBX as indicated in its Installation Manual. 4.1 POWER SUPPLY Power can be supplied to the reader through the CBX100/500 spring clamp terminal pins as shown in Figure 41: V+ in Earth [...]

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    CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 4 4.2.1 RS232 Interface The RS232 interface can be used for Point-to-Point, Pass Through or Master/Slave connections. When it is connected to the host computer it allows both tr ansmission of code data and reader configuration by VisiSet™. The following pins are used for RS232 interface connection: CBX100/500 Function T[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 4 4.2.2 RS485 Full-Duplex Interface The RS485 full-duplex (5 wires + shield) interface is used for non-polled communication protocols in point-to-point connections over longer distances (max 1200 m / 3940 ft) than those acceptable for RS232 communications or in electrically noisy environments. The CBX pinout follows[...]

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    CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 4 4.2.3 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface The RS485 half-duplex (3 wires + shield) interface is used for p olled communication protocols. It can be used for Multidrop connections with a Datalogic Multiplexer, (see par. 6.4) exploiting a proprietary protocol based on polled mode called MUX32 protocol, where a master device polls[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 4 Figure 47 – Matrix-2000™ Mu ltidrop Connection to a Multiplexer 34[...]

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    CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 4 4.3 AUXILIARY RS232 INTERFACE The RS232 auxiliary interface is available for Point-to-Point, Pass Through or Master/Slave connections. When it is connected to the host computer it allows both tr ansmission of code data and reader configuration by VisiSet™. The parameters relative to the aux interface (baud rate, data [...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 4 4.4 INPUTS There are two optocoupled polarity insensitive inputs available on the reader: Input 1 (External Trigger) and Input 2, a generic input: The External Trigger can be used in One Shot Mode or in Phase Mode. Its main functions are: • acquisition trigger in One Shot Mode • reading phase-ON/reading phase-[...]

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    CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 4 EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT CONNECTIONS USING MATRIX-2000™ POWER CAUTION Power is available directly to the Input Device, independently from the Power Supply Switch inside the CBX. (brown) (black) (blue) PH-1 Photocell (PNP) Figure 50 – PH-1 External Trigger Us ing MATRIX-2000™ Po wer Power to Inpu t Photocell Sig nal [...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 4 CBX100/500 Function +V Power Source - Inputs I2 A Input 2 A (po larity insensit ive) I2 B Input 2 B (po larity insensit ive) -V Power Reference - Inputs INPUT 2 CONNECTIONS USING MATRIX-20 00™ POWER CAUTION Power is available directly to the Input Device, independently from the Power Supply Switch inside the CBX[...]

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    CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 4 Pulled up to Ex ternal Input Device Power Input Signal Input Device Figure 55 - NPN Input 2 Using Ex ternal Power 4.5 OUTPUTS Thee optocoupled general purpose outputs are available. The meaning of the three outputs can be defined by the user. They are typically us ed either to signal the data collection result or to con[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 4 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS USING MATRIX-20 00™ POWER CAUTION Power is available directly to the Output Device, independently from the Power Supply Switch inside the CBX. Power to Output Output device Signal Output device Reference Output Device Figure 56 - Open Emitter Output Using MATRIX-2000™ Power Power to Output d[...]

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    CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 4 4.6 EXTERNAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS If an External Illuminator is used, it can be powered from the CBX connection box. It must be connected to the Vdc and GND terminal clamps. CAUTION Power is available directly to the Illuminator, independently from the Power Supply Switch inside the CBX. In the case of the LT-100, LT-200 or[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 4 4.7 USER INTERFACE - HOST The following table contains the pinout for standard RS232 PC Host interface. For other user interface types please refer to their own manual. RS232 PC-side connections 1 5 9 6 9-pin male connector 13 25 14 1 25-pin male connect or Pin Name Pin Name 2 RX 3 RX 3 TX 2 TX 5 GND 7 GND 7 RTS 4[...]

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    19-PIN CONNECTOR ELEC TRICAL CONNECTIONS 5 5 MATRIX-2000™ CONNECTOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 5.1 DB25-PIN CONNECTOR The Matrix-2000 ™ 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 61 - 25[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 5 5.2 DB9-PIN CONNECTOR (R S232 AUXILIARY PORT) 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 62 - 9-pin fema le D-Sub Connector 9-pin female D-sub connector pinout Pin Name Function 2 TX Transmitted data of auxiliary RS232 3 RX Rece[...]

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    19-PIN CONNECTOR ELEC TRICAL CONNECTIONS 5 5.4 POWER SUPPLY Power is supplied to the reader through the p ins provided on the 25- pin connector (see Figure 64): MA TR I X 9/13 23/25 Vdc GND 1 SHIELD USER INTERFACE CHASSIS V- (Ground) V+ (10 - 30 Vdc) Earth Ground Earth Ground Chassis Figure 64 - Power Supply Connection The allowed supply voltage ra[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 5 MA TR I X GND_ISO RTS CTS RX TX USER INTERFACE Reference Ground Handshaking Signals TXD RXD SHIELD 7 4 5 3 2 1 Earth Ground Earth Ground Chassis Figure 65 - RS232 Main Interface Connections The RTS and CTS signals control data transmission and synchronize the connected devices. Figure 66 - RS232 Control Sig nals I[...]

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    19-PIN CONNECTOR ELEC TRICAL CONNECTIONS 5 5.5.2 RS485 Full-Duplex Interface The RS485 full-duplex (5 wires + shield) interface is used for non-polled communication protocols in point-to-point connections over longer distances (max 1200 m / 3940 ft) than those acceptable for RS232 communications or in electrically noisy environments. The following [...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 5 5.5.3 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface The opto-isolated RS485 half-duplex (3 wires + shield) interface is available for polled communication protocols. It can be used for multidrop connections with a Datalogic Multiplexer, (see Figure 70 and par. 6.4) exploiting a proprietary protocol based on polled mode called MUX32[...]

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    19-PIN CONNECTOR ELEC TRICAL CONNECTIONS 5 The figure below shows a multidrop configuration with Matrix-2000™ readers conne cted to a Multiplexer. CA UTIO N This is an example of multidrop wiring. Consult the multiplexer m anual for complete wiring instructions. Figure 70 – Matrix-2000™ Mu ltidrop Connection to a Mutiplexer 49[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 5 5.6 AUXILIARY RS232 INTERFACE The RS232 auxiliary interface is available for Point-to-Point, Pass Through or Master/Slave connections. When it is connected to the host computer it allows both tr ansmission of code data and reader configuration by VisiSet™. The parameters relative to the aux interface (baud rate,[...]

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    19-PIN CONNECTOR ELEC TRICAL CONNECTIONS 5 5.7 ETHERNET INTERFACE (MATRIX-21XX MODELS ONLY) The Ethernet Interface can be used for TCP/IP communication with a remote or local host computer by connecting the reader to either a LAN or directly to a host PC. The following is an example of a connection to a LAN using a straight through cable: RJ45 Modu[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 5 On the Matrix-2000™ Ethernet interface the following communication channels are av ailable: • Data Socket • Image Socket • Image FTP Client • HTTP Server • Email Client • Ethernet IP For further details refer to the Ethernet Folder in the VisiSet™ Help On Line and to the "Matrix Ethernet Servi[...]

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    19-PIN CONNECTOR ELEC TRICAL CONNECTIONS 5 The connections are indicated in the following diagrams: Pin Name Function 9 Vdc Power Supply input voltage + 18 I1A External Trigger A (polarity insensitive) 19 I1B External Trigger B (polarity insensitive) 25 GND Power Supply input voltage - When current flows through the I1A-B input (External Trigger), [...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 5 EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT CON NECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER Matrix-20 00™ EXTERNAL TRIGGER Vext 30 Vdc max. 18 19 V CC ~ ~ + - V Signal I1A I1B I in Figure 78 - External Trigger PNP Using Exte rnal Power Matrix-20 00™ EXTERNA L TRIGGER Vext 30 Vd c max. 18 19 Signal V V CC ~ ~ + - I1A I1B Figure 79 - External Tri[...]

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    19-PIN CONNECTOR ELEC TRICAL CONNECTIONS 5 INPUT 2 CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWE R Matrix-20 00™ INPUT DEVICE Vext 30 Vdc max. 6 10 V CC ~ ~ + - V Signal I2A I2B I in Figure 82 - Input PNP Using Ex ternal Power Matrix-20 00™ INPUT DEVICE Vext 30 Vd c max. 6 10 Signal V V CC ~ ~ + - I2A I2B Figure 83 - Input NPN Using Ex ternal Power 5.9 OUTPU[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 5 The output signals are fully programmable being determined by the configured Activation/Deactivation events, Deactivation Timeout or a combination of the two. Refer to the Digital I/O folder in the VisiSet™ Help On Line for further details. MATRIX-2000™ USER INTERFACE Vext 30 Vdc ma x + - I Load V Out Figure 8[...]

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    19-PIN CONNECTOR ELEC TRICAL CONNECTIONS 5 5.10 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[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 6 6 TYPICAL LAYOUTS 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. 6.1 POINT-TO-POINT In this layout the [...]

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    TYPICAL LAYOUTS 6 6.2 PASS-THROUGH Pass-through mode allows two or more devices to be connected to a single external serial interface. Each reader transmits the messages received by the Auxiliary interface onto the Main interface. All messages will be passed through this chain to the host. When One Shot or Phase Mode operating mode is used, the rea[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 6 6.3 RS232 MASTER/SLAVE The RS232 master/sla ve connection is used to collect data f rom several readers t o build either a multi-point or a multi-sided rea ding system; there can be one maste r and up to 9 slaves connected together. The Slave readers use RS232 only on the mai n and auxiliary serial interfaces. Ea [...]

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    TYPICAL LAYOUTS 6 6.4 MULTIPLEXER Each reader is connected to a Multiplexer (for example MX4000) with the RS485 half-duplex main interface through a CBX connection box. Before proceeding with the connection it is necessary to select the MUX32 communication protocol and the multidrop address for each reader. 1 0 1 31 Host  Main Serial Interf ace [...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 6 6.5 ETHERNET CONNECTION (MATRIX-21XX MODELS ONLY) For Matrix-21XX models, the Ethernet connection is possible in two diff erent layouts. In both layouts, before proceeding with the connection, it is necessary to configure the reader Ethernet parameters via VisiSet™. For further details, see the Ethernet Folde r [...]

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    TYPICAL LAYOUTS 6 When using a Local Area Network (LAN), one or more Matrix-21XXs can be connected to the network by using straight through cables: Matrix-2000™ CBX Host NETWORK Powe r CAB-Sxx 1 2 3  Ethernet Inte rface (Straight Through Cables)  Auxiliary Serial Interface (Local Echo) (RS232)  External Trigger (for One Shot or Phase Mod[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 7 7 READING FEATURES 7.1 READING DISTANCE AND FOV The following figures represent the Reading Distance and Field of View (FOV) based on the Matrix-2000™ model. 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. 60 mm code surfa[...]

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    READING FEATURES 7 Special models with different FOV and focus distance are available on request. Refer to your local Datalogic distributor. All distances indicated from the reading window to the co de surface are the same for 90° models. READING FEATURES Frame Rate Up to 60 frames/sec. with VGA images Readable Codes per Frame Up to 100 Pitch 10°[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 7 7.2 MAXIMUM LINE SPEED CALCULATION The Exposure Time (or Shutter ) parameter defines the time during which the image will b e exposed to the reader sensor to be acquired. This parameter depends heavily on the environmental conditions (external lighting system, image contrast etc.). In general, a longer time corres[...]

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    READING FEATURES 7 The Interna l Lighting Mode parameter allows to set the operating mode of the internal lighting system. The possible values are: • Disabled : the built-in LED array is turned off all the time. This option can be useful if using an external lighting system; • Always ON : the built-in LED array is turned on all the time at the [...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 8 8 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Software configuration of your Matrix-2000™ for static reading or simple code reading applications can be accomplished by the Rapid Configuration procedure using the onboard keypad Autolearning Configuration (which require s no external configuration program) or by using the VisiSet™ A[...]

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    SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 8 8.3 STARTUP After completing the mechanical and electrical connection s to Matrix-2000™, you can begin software configuration as follows: 1. Power on the Matrix-2000™ reader. Wait for the reader startup. The system bootstrap requires a few seconds to be completed. The reader automatically enters Run Mode. 2. Run the Vi[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 8 8.3.1 VisiSet™ Options The Options item from the VisiSet™ menu (see Figure 94) presents a window allowing you to configure: − the logging function ( Log ) − VisiSet™ window properties ( Environment ) − VisiSet™ communication channel ( Communication ) Figure 95 - Options - Log Figure 96 - Options - En[...]

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    SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 8 Figure 97 - Options – Communication: Seria l Port Figure 98 - Options – Communication: Eth ernet 71[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 8 8.4 CONFIGURATION Once connected to Matrix-2000™ as described in par. 8.3, you can modify the configuration parameters as follows: 1. Press the C alibration Tool button from the Main Menu. Matrix-2000™ will downloa d its permanent memory configuration parameters with the default values (if it is the first time[...]

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    SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 8 8.4.1 Edit Reader Param eters 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 positio[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 8 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[...]

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    SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 8 When all the configuration parameters are set correctly, save them to the Matrix-2000™ reader by pressing the Send button. See Figure 99. 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 option from [...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 8 Environmental Parameters regard the device Identity and Position in a Network (Master/Slave RS232, MUX32, Ethernet) and are not influenced by the "Send Default Configuration" and "Send Configuration" commands. This allows individual devices to be configured differently without affecting their r[...]

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    SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 8 For device replacement it is necessary to se nd the previously saved configuration (both Configuration and Environmental parameters) to the new device. To do this select "Send Configuration with Options" from the Device Menu and check the Environmental Parameters checkbox: In order to return a device to its absol[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 8 8.4.3 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: Figur[...]

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    SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 8 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 time cor[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 8 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 102 - Example O ver Exposure: Too Lig ht 80[...]

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    SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 8 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 103 - Example o ut of FOV 81[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 8 8.4.4 Multi Ima ge Acquisition Settings When controlled variable conditions occur in the application, Multiple Image Acquisition Settings (up to 10), can be defined to create a database of parameter groups tha t handle each specific application condition. This database of pre-de fined settings functions cyclically[...]

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    SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 8 8.4.6 Region Of Interest Windowing In order to satisfy very high throughput applications, higher frame rates can be achieved using the powerful Region Of Interest Windowing parameters in the Calibration parameter setup menu. Region Of Interest Windowing allows defining a region or window within the reader FOV. The Top, Bot[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 8 8.4.7 Direct Part Marking Applications Decoding Method: Direct Marking For Data Matrix and QR code the Decoding Method parameter selects the decoding algorithm according to the printing/marking technique used to create the symbol and on the overall printing/marking quality. The Direct Marking selection improves th[...]

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    SOFTWARE CONFIGURA TION 8 Image Filter Sets the filter to be applied to the image before being processed. This parameter can be used to successfully decode particular ink-spread printed codes (ex. direct part mark codes). A different filter can be applied to each Image Acquisition Setting . The Erode Filter enlarges the image dark zones to increase[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 8 8.5 IMAGE CAPTURE AND DECODING By using the Capture Image and Decode La st Image functions from the VisiSet™ Main menu, you can get info rmation about the imag e decodable codes in terms of Symbolog y, encoded Data, Position and Orientati on, Decode Time and Code Quality Assess ment Metrics. Figure 104 - Captu r[...]

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    MAINTENANCE 9 9 MAINTENANCE 9.1 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 and avoid any abrasive[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 10 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 10.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES • When wiring the device, pay careful attention to the signal name (acronym) on the CBX100/500 spring clamp connect ors (chp. 4 ). If you are connecting directly to the Matrix- 2000™ DB2 5-p in co nnec tor pay attention to the pin number of the signals (chp. 5 ). •[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion One Shot or Phase Mode using serial trigger source: the ”TRIGGER” LED is not blinking. • In the Operating Mode folder check the settings for Reading Phase-ON, Acquisition Trigger and Reading Phase-OFF parameters. • Are the COM port parameters ( Baud Rate, Pari ty, Data Bits, Stop B[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion are incorrect, corrupted or incomplete. • In VisiSet ™ Communication folder check the settings of Header and Terminator String parameters. • In VisiSet™ Data Collection folder, check the settings of DATA FORMAT parameter group. How do I obtain my reader Serial Numb[...]

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    TECHNICAL FEATURES 11 11 TECHNICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES Power Supply Voltage 10 to 30 Vdc Power Consumption 0.8 to 0.27 A, 8 W max.; 0.5 to 0.17 A, 5 W typical Communication Interfaces Main - RS232 - RS485 full-duplex - RS485 half-duplex 2400 to 115200 bit/s 2400 to 115200 bit/s 2400 to 115200 bit/s Auxiliary - RS232 2400 to 115200 bit/s Et[...]

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    MATRIX-2000™ REFERENCE MANUA L 11 CODE QUALITY VERIFICATION Standard Supported Symbologies ISO/IEC 16022 Data Matrix ECC 200 ISO/IEC 18004 QR Code ISO/IEC 15415 Data Matrix ECC 200, QR Code ISO/IEC 15416 Code 128, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codab ar, Code 93, EAN-8/13, UPC-A/E AS9132A Data Matrix ECC 200 AIM DPM Data Matrix ECC 200, QR Code USE[...]

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    GLOSSARY AIM (Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility): AIM Global is the international trade association representing automatic identificat ion and mobility technology solution providers. AIM DPM Quality Guideline Standard applicable to the symbol quality assessment of direct part marking (DPM) performed in using two-dimensional bar [...]

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    Depth of Field The difference between the minimum and the maximum distance of the object in the field of view that appears to be in focus. Diffused Illumination Distributed soft lighting from a wide variety of angles used to eliminate shadows a nd direct reflection effects from highly reflective surfaces. Direct Part Mark (DPM) A symbol marked on a[...]

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    ISO (International Organization for Standardization): A network of the national standards institutes of several countries producing world-wide industria l and commercial standards. LED (Light Emitting Diode) 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 Li[...]

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    INDEX A Accessories; 16 Application Examples; 17 Auto Learn; 6 Auxiliary RS232 Interface; 35; 50 C Calibration; 78 CBX Electrical Connections; 29 Compliance; vi D DB25-Pin Connector; 43 DB9-Pin Connector (RS232 Auxiliary Port); 44 E Edit Reader Parameters; 73 Electrical Connections; 43 Ethernet Connection; 62 Ethernet Interface; 51 External Lightin[...]

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    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 08 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-2XXX e tutti i suoi modelli and all its models et tous ses modèles und seine Modelle y todos sus modelos sono conformi alle Direttiv[...]

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