Datalogic Compact 2D Reader Matrix-2000, Reference Manual

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Page 3: ...Reader Configuration 12 2 GENERAL FEATURES 13 2 1 Introduction 13 2 2 Description 14 2 3 Model Description 16 2 4 Accessories 16 2 5 Application Examples 17 2 6 External Lighting Systems 20 3 INSTALLATION 24 3 1 Package Contents 24 3 2 Mechanical Dimensions 25 3 2 1 Mounting Matrix 2000 26 3 3 Positioning 27 4 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 29 4 1 Power Supply 30 4 2 Main Serial Interface 30 4 2 1 RS2...

Page 4: ...et Connection Matrix 21XX models only 62 7 READING FEATURES 64 7 1 Reading Distance and FOV 64 7 2 Maximum Line Speed Calculation 66 8 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 68 8 1 VisiSet System Requirements 68 8 2 Installing VisiSet 68 8 3 Startup 69 8 3 1 VisiSet Options 70 8 4 Configuration 72 8 4 1 Edit Reader Parameters 73 8 4 2 Send Configuration Options 75 8 4 3 Calibration 78 8 4 4 Multi Image Acquisitio...

Page 5: ...ral services as well as technical support through its website Log on to www automation datalogic com and click on the links indicated for further information including PRODUCTS Search through the links to arrive at your product page where you can download specific Manuals and Software Utilities VisiSet a utility program which allows device configuration using a PC It provides RS232 and Ethernet in...

Page 6: ...ent this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures FCC COMPLIANCE Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written approval of Datalogic could void the authority to use the equipment This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause h...

Page 7: ...tand vibration and shock when correctly installed however 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 do not fine tune the positioning by striking the reader or bracket ...

Page 8: ... 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 ...

Page 9: ...Figure A Reading Window F2 LED F1 LED Power On LED Keypad button 1 2 4 5 3 6 9 8 7 External Trigger LED Communication LED Main Auxiliary Interface Good Read LED 10 Auxiliary Interface Ethernet Interface for 21XX models only 11 12 Ethernet MAC Address ix ...

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Page 11: ...The RS232 auxiliary interface can be used for reader configuration by connecting a laptop computer running VisiSet When One Shot or Phase Mode Operating mode is used the reader is activated by an External Trigger photoelectric sensor when the object enters its reading zone PG 6000 CBX Figure 1 Matrix 2000 in Stand Alone Layout Matrix 2000 Main Interface CAB Sxx Terminal Local Host External Trigger...

Page 12: ...xternal Trigger Auxiliary Interface V Power Source Inputs TX Auxiliary Interface TX I2A Input 2 A polarity insensitive RX Auxiliary Interface RX I2B Input 2 B polarity insensitive SGND Auxiliary Interface Reference V Power Reference Inputs Shield Shield Network Cable Shield Main Interface RS232 RS485 Full Duplex RS485 Half Duplex TX TX RTX RTS TX RTX RX RX CTS RX SGND SGND SGND Do not leave floati...

Page 13: ...insensitive 8 O1 Output 1 22 O1 Output 1 11 O2 Output 2 12 O2 Output 2 16 O3 Output 3 17 O3 Output 3 20 RX Auxiliary RS232 RX referred to GND 21 TX Auxiliary RS232 TX referred to GND 14 15 24 NC Not connected Pin Name RS232 RS485 Full Duplex RS485 Half Duplex 2 TX TX RTX 3 RX RX 4 RTS TX RTX 5 MAIN INTERFACE SW SELECTABLE CTS RX 7 GND_ISO GND_ISO GND_ISO Do not leave floating see par 5 5 2 for con...

Page 14: ... a CBX with a BM100 Backup Module then the Matrix 2000 9 pin Auxiliary port connector cannot be used for communication i e configuration through VisiSet In this case use the Auxiliary port 9 pin connector inside the CBX RJ45 8 Pin Connector Ethernet In Matrix 21XX models a RJ45 Modular Jack is provided for Ethernet connection This interface and the connector pinout see the following table are IEEE...

Page 15: ...gure 5 Positioning with Mounting Bracket 2 When mounting the Matrix 2000 take into consideration these three ideal label position angles Pitch or Skew 10 to 20 and Tilt 0 although the reader can read a code at any Tilt angle Minimize Assure at least 10 Minimize Figure 6 Pitch Skew and Tilt Angles 3 Refer to the Reading Features in chp 7 to determine the distance your reader should be positioned at...

Page 16: ... are configuring your reader using the Auto Learn procedure 1 Place the desired code in front of the reader at the correct reading distance depending on the model see the Reading Features table in chp 7 2 Enter the Auto Learn function F2 by pressing and holding the push button until only the F2 LED is on Matrix 2000 also beeps twice 3 Release the button to enter the Auto Learn function Once entere...

Page 17: ...istance enter the Positioning function F1 by pressing and holding the push button until only the F1 LED is on Matrix 2000 also beeps once 2 Release the button to enter the Positioning function Once entered the reader continuously acquires images and gives visual feedback using the F1 LED to indicate when the code is centered with respect to the reader s FOV Slow blinking means that the positioning...

Page 18: ... 8 Positioning Function Restore Default Optional At any time you can use the Restore Default procedure to return the reader 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 Matrix 2000 also beeps three times 2 Release the button to perform the Restore Default function F1 yellow F2 green Restore Defa...

Page 19: ...for the configuration running Windows 98 2000 NT XP or Vista then insert the VisiSet CD ROM wait for the CD to autorun and follow the installation procedure This configuration procedure assumes a laptop computer running VisiSet is connected to the reader s auxiliary port After installing and running the VisiSet software program the following window Figure 10 VisiSet Opening Window Set the communic...

Page 20: ...the model see the Reading Features table in par 7 1 3 Press the Positioning button The reader continuously acquires images and gives visual feedback in the view image window to indicate when the code is centered with respect to the reader s FOV Move the reader or code to center it Press the Positioning button again to stop positioning 4 Select a Calibration Mode choice and press the Calibrate butt...

Page 21: ...ct a Code Setting Mode choice and press the Code Setting button The Autolearning Result section of the Autolearning Wizard window shows the parameter settings and the code type results 6 Select a Saving Options choice and press the Save button 6 7 Close the AutoLearning Wizard NOTE If your application has been configured using the VisiSet Autolearning Wizard your reader is ready If necessary you c...

Page 22: ...s can be defined in the various folders of the Parameter Setup window and then sent to the reader memory either Temporary or Permanent Figure 12 VisiSet Parameter Setup Window Host Mode Programming The reader can also be configured from a host computer using the Host Mode programming procedure by commands via the serial interface See the Host Mode Programming file on the CD ROM Alternative Layouts...

Page 23: ...er operating and control parameters It is completely user configurable from a Laptop or PC using the dedicated configuration software program VisiSet provided on CD ROM with the reader There are different programmable operating modes to suit various code reading system requirements Quick automatic calibration and positioning of the reader can be accomplished using the Autolearning button and LEDs ...

Page 24: ...SO IEC 16022 ISO IEC 18004 ISO IEC 15415 ISO IEC 15416 and AS9132 and AIM DPM standards Different operating modes to suit various application requirements User defined database of Image Acquisition Settings parameter sets Match Code option with a user defined match code database Diagnostic software tools 2 serial communication interfaces General purpose optocoupled I Os Supply voltage ranges from ...

Page 25: ... configurable As default it indicates data transmission on the main serial interface for Matrix 20XX models Ethernet interface external connection for Matrix 21XX models Figure A 8 F1 yellow LED signals distance of code from the center of FOV during the Positioning Optional procedure The faster it blinks the better Matrix 2000 is positioned see Figure A 4 F2 green LED signals reader calibration wi...

Page 26: ...or CBX500 93ACC1718 PG6002 AC DC Power Supply Unit US 93ACC1719 PG6001 AC DC Power Supply Unit UK 93ACC1720 PG6000 AC DC Power Supply Unit EU 93ACC1790 LTC 630 Four Bar Lighting System Controller 93ACC1791 PH 1 Photocell Kit PNP 93ACC1728 MEP 543 Photocell Kit NPN 93A401003 LT 100 Cone Lighting System 93A401004 LT 200 Spot Lighting System 93A401012 LT 210 Mini Spot Lighting System 93A401008 LT 300...

Page 27: ...he 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 document handling and mail processing systems see Figure 14 Figure 13 Matrix 2000 Reading Station on a High Speed Printing Line Figure 14 Address Coded in Data Matrix Symbology for Automated Mail Processing 17 ...

Page 28: ...DF417 Code Figure 16 Overprinted Barcode Readable by Matrix 2000 also Through the Envelope Window Film Figure 17 Barcode Printed on Curved Surface Readable by Matrix 2000 in spite of Image Optical Distortion Matrix 2000 is also very powerful in reading low contrast direct part marked codes see Figures 18 19 20 21 and 22 Figure 18 Dot Matrix Code Directly Marked on Metal Surface by Using Dot Peenin...

Page 29: ...gure 20 Directly Marked Dot Matrix Code Characterized by Outstanding Separation Distance between Adjacent Code Elements Figure 21 Data Matrix Code Directly Marked on PCB Surface by Using Laser Etching Technology Figure 22 Dot Matrix Code Directly Marked on PCB Copper Pad by Using Ink Jet Technology 19 ...

Page 30: ...or PCBs and need to be highlighted in the presence of highly reflective surfaces metal glass etc causing direct reflections Figure 23 LT 100 Cone Lighting System The LT 200 Spot Lighting System provides a high intensity light source designed for the following applications with uneven noisy and scratched surfaces where dot peening or laser etching codes are directly marked onto metal surfaces or PC...

Page 31: ...t in the presence of highly reflective surfaces metal glass etc causing direct reflections Low light path to surface angles strongly reduce direct reflections Figure 25 LT 210 Mini Spot Lighting System The LT 300 Ring Lighting System is designed for reading codes produced by Dot Peening or Laser Etching on flat reflective parts Figure 26 LT 300 Ring Lighting System The LT 314 45 Dark Field Ring Li...

Page 32: ...T 410 Coaxial Lighting System is an axial diffuse illuminator designed for reading codes produced by Dot Peening or Laser Etching on flat parts having a matte specular or mixed surface reflectivity Figure 29 LT 410 Coaxial Lighting System The LT 510 Mini Dome Lighting System is a diffuse mini dome light designed for reading printed label or Direct Marking codes on small parts with a curved or spec...

Page 33: ...g printed label or Direct Marking codes on parts with a curved surface Figure 31 LT 511 Dome Lighting System The LT 630 Four Bar Lighting System is designed for Code verification applications according to ISO IEC 15415 or ISO IEC 15416 specifications Figure 32 LT 630 Four Bar Lighting System 23 ...

Page 34: ...the parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging the list of parts includes Matrix 2000 reader Quick Reference Guide Test Chart Matrix family CD ROM Auxiliary port connector cover Mounting kit Mounting screws and washers 4 ea Mounting bracket Figure 33 Package Contents 24 ...

Page 35: ...y 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 positioning mm inch M4 x 5 n 4 18 1 0 71 4 0 16 73 2 87 57 2 24 28 1 1 11 57 2 24 121 4 76 57 2 24 M4 x 5 n 4 57 2 24 Figure 34 Overall Dimensions 25 ...

Page 36: ...8 2 Ø 0 3 2 47 5 1 87 95 3 74 2 0 08 mm inch Figure 35 Overall dimensions 90 model Figure 36 Mounting Bracket Overall Dimensions 3 2 1 Mounting Matrix 2000 Using the Matrix 2000 mounting bracket you can obtain vertical shift and rotation of the reader as shown in the diagram below Figure 37 Positioning with Mounting Brackets 26 ...

Page 37: ...with respect to the code plane However in some advanced code reading applications performance can be improved by modifying the Skew angle Follow the suggestions below for the best orientation The Pitch and Skew angles are represented by the values P and S in Figure 38 and in Figure 39 Position the reader in order to avoid the direct reflection of the light emitted by the Matrix 2000 reader it is a...

Page 38: ...e is represented by the value T in Figure 40 Matrix 2000 can read labels with any tilt angle Figure 40 Tilt angle 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 ...

Page 39: ...is connected by means of the CBX100 500 CBX100 500 Terminal Block Connectors Input Power Vdc Power Supply Input Voltage GND Power Supply Input Voltage Earth Protection Earth Ground Inputs V Power Source External Trigger I1A External Trigger A polarity insensitive I1B External Trigger B polarity insensitive V Power Reference External Trigger V Power Source Inputs I2A Input 2 A polarity insensitive ...

Page 40: ...t the device CHASSIS to earth ground Earth by setting the appropriate jumper in the CBX connection box See the CBX Installation Manual for details 4 2 MAIN SERIAL INTERFACE The signals relative to the following serial interface types are available on the CBX spring clamp terminal blocks The main serial interface type and its parameters baud rate data bits etc can be defined by the user via VisiSet...

Page 41: ...ll maximum cable length must be less than 15 m 49 2 ft SGND RXD TXD CTS RTS USER INTERFACE SGND TX RX RTS CTS READER Figure 42 RS232 Main Interface Connections Using Hardware Handshaking The RTS and CTS signals control data transmission and synchronize the connected devices START OF TRANSMISSION END OF TRANSMISSION V RTS V V TX DATA V V CTS V DATA TRANSMISSION DATA TRANSMISSION C1 C2 C4 C3 C5 TRAN...

Page 42: ...onments The CBX pinout follows CBX100 500 Function TX RS485 Transmit Data RX RS485 Receive Data TX RS485 Transmit Data RX RS485 Receive Data SGND Signal Ground RX485 TX485 SGND RX485 TX485 USER INTERFACE SGND TX RX TX RX READER Figure 44 RS485 Full duplex Connections NOTE For applications that do not use RX485 signals do not leave these lines floating but connect them to SGND as shown below RX485 ...

Page 43: ...485 Receive Transmit Data RTX RS485 Receive Transmit Data SGND Signal Ground RTX485 SGND RTX485 USER INTERFACE SGND RTX RTX READER Figure 46 RS485 Half duplex Connections This interface is forced by software when the protocol selected is MUX32 protocol In a Multiplexer layout the Multidrop address must also be set via serial channel by the VisiSet utility or by the Host Programming Mode Figure 47 ...

Page 44: ...MATRIX 2000 REFERENCE MANUAL 4 Figure 47 Matrix 2000 Multidrop Connection to a Multiplexer 34 ...

Page 45: ...n folder of the VisiSet utility program The 9 pin female Auxiliary Interface connector inside the CBX is the preferred connector for device configuration or communication monitoring 5 1 6 9 Figure 48 9 pin female connector If permanent system wiring is required the following pins are used to connect the RS232 auxiliary interface CBX100 500 Function RX Auxiliary Interface Receive Data TX Auxiliary ...

Page 46: ...ve state of these inputs are selected in software An anti disturbance filter debounce filter is implemented in software on both inputs and is software programmable to filter in the range from 500 microseconds to 10 milliseconds Refer to the Digital I O folder in the VisiSet Help On Line for further details These inputs are optocoupled and can be driven by both NPN and PNP type commands NOTE Polari...

Page 47: ...al Trigger Using MATRIX 2000 Power Power to Input Photocell Signal Photocell Reference NPN Photocell Figure 51 NPN External Trigger Using MATRIX 2000 Power EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER Pulled down to External Input Device Reference Input Signal PNP Photocell Figure 52 PNP External Trigger Using External Power Pulled up to External Input Device Power Input Signal NPN Phot...

Page 48: ...o the Input Device independently from the Power Supply Switch inside the CBX Power to Input Device Input Input Device Signal Reference Input Device PNP Input 2 Using MATRIX 2000 Power Power to Input Input Device Signal Input Device Reference Input Device NPN Input 2 Using MATRIX 2000 Power INPUT 2 CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER Pulled down to External Input Device Reference Input Signal Input De...

Page 49: ...atures of the three outputs are the following VCE 30 Vdc max ICE 40 mA continuous max 130 mA pulsed max VCE saturation 1 Vdc max 10 mA PD 80 mW Max 45 C ambient temp By default Output 1 is associated with the Partial Read and No Read events which activates when the code s signaled by the external trigger are not decoded and Output 2 is associated with the Complete Read event which activates when a...

Page 50: ... 56 Open Emitter Output Using MATRIX 2000 Power Power to Output device Output device Reference Output Device Output Signal Figure 57 Open Collector Output Using MATRIX 2000 Power OUTPUT CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER Pulled up to External Output Device Power Output Signal Output Device Figure 58 Output Open Emitter Using External Power Pulled down to External Output Device Reference Output Signa...

Page 51: ...stem and the Matrix Output x External Lighting System Mode parameter to Triggered Control Signal for LT 100 LT 200 or LT 300 illuminators Power to External Illuminator Figure 60 External Lighting System Connections Below is a table summarizing the various External Illuminator wiring and power requirements Illuminator Wire Color CBX Matrix Signal Meaning LT 100 Red Vdc 10 to 30 Vdc LT 200 Black GND...

Page 52: ...ains 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 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 42 ...

Page 53: ...sensitive 10 I2B Input 2 B polarity insensitive 8 O1 Output 1 22 O1 Output 1 11 O2 Output 2 12 O2 Output 2 16 O3 Output 3 17 O3 Output 3 20 RX Auxiliary RS232 RX referred to GND 21 TX Auxiliary RS232 TX referred to GND 14 15 24 NC Not connected Pin Name RS232 RS485 Full Duplex RS485 Half Duplex 2 TX TX RTX 3 RX RX 4 RTS TX RTX 5 MAIN INTERFACE SW SELECTABLE CTS RX 7 GND_ISO GND_ISO GND_ISO Do not ...

Page 54: ... a CBX with a BM100 Backup Module then the Matrix 2000 9 pin Auxiliary port connector cannot be used for communication i e configuration through VisiSet In this case use the Auxiliary port 9 pin connector inside the CBX 5 3 RJ45 8 PIN CONNECTOR ETHERNET In Matrix 21XX models a RJ45 Modular Jack is provided for Ethernet connection This interface and the connector pinout see the following table are ...

Page 55: ...automatically set whenever MUX32 communication protocol is enabled For more details refer to the Communication folder in the VisiSet Help On Line Details regarding the connections and use of the interfaces are given in the next paragraphs 5 5 1 RS232 Interface The opto isolated RS232 interface can be used for Point to Point Pass Through or Master Slave connections When it is connected to the host ...

Page 56: ...assis Figure 65 RS232 Main Interface Connections The RTS and CTS signals control data transmission and synchronize the connected devices Figure 66 RS232 Control Signals If the RTS CTS handshaking protocol is enabled Matrix 2000 activates the RTS output to indicate a message is to be transmitted The receiving unit activates the CTS input to enable the transmission 46 ...

Page 57: ...nction 2 TX RS485 Transmit Data 4 TX RS485 Transmit Data 3 RX RS485 Receive Data 5 RX RS485 Receive Data 7 GND_ISO Main opto isolated reference ground MATRIX GND_ISO RX RX TX TX USER INTERFACE TX485 RX485 SHIELD Reference Ground 7 3 5 4 2 1 Earth Ground Earth Ground Chassis Figure 67 RS485 Full duplex Connections NOTE For applications that do not use RX485 signals do not leave these lines floating...

Page 58: ...ect data The following pins of the 25 pin connector are used for RS485 half duplex communication Pin Name Function 2 RTX RS485 Receive Transmit Data 4 RTX RS485 Receive Transmit Data 7 GND_ISO Main opto isolated reference ground MATRIX RTX RTX MULITPLEXER RTX485 RTX485 GND_ISO RS485REF SHIELD 4 2 7 1 Earth Ground Earth Ground Chassis Figure 69 RS485 Half duplex Connections This interface is forced...

Page 59: ...w shows a multidrop configuration with Matrix 2000 readers connected to a Multiplexer CAUTION This is an example of multidrop wiring Consult the multiplexer manual for complete wiring instructions Figure 70 Matrix 2000 Multidrop Connection to a Mutiplexer 49 ...

Page 60: ...ata 5 23 GND Ground MATRIX RX TX USER INTERFACE TXD RXD GND Ground SHIELD 20 21 23 1 Earth Ground Earth Ground Chassis Figure 71 RS232 Auxiliary Interface Connections Using 25 pin Connector MATRIX 3 RX TX 2 USER INTERFACE TXD RXD 5 GND Ground Figure 72 RS232 Auxiliary Interface Connections Using 9 pin Connector When the auxiliary interface is permanently connected as part of the system cabling it ...

Page 61: ...cable RJ45 Modular Jack Pinout Pin Name Function 1 TX Transmitted data positive pin 2 RX Received data positive pin 3 TX Transmitted data negative pin 6 RX Received data negative pin 4 5 7 8 NC Not connected MATRIX 5 LAN 3 4 2 1 6 5 3 4 2 1 6 7 8 7 8 RX TX TX RX n c n c n c n c n c not connected Figure 73 Straight Through Cable The following is an example of direct connection to a PC using a cross...

Page 62: ...er in One Shot Mode reading phase ON reading phase OFF command in Phase Mode The main functions of the general purpose Input 2 are second external trigger in Phase Mode match code storage command when the Match Code option is enabled The electrical features of both inputs are INPUT V AB Min V AB Max I IN Max Open 0 V 2 V 0 mA Closed 4 5 V 30 V 10 mA The active state of these inputs are selected in...

Page 63: ... the yellow TRIG LED Figure A 6 is on EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT PNP PH 1 Vdc GND I1A I1B PNP PH 1 wires Matrix 2000 18 19 25 brown 10 30 Vdc black NO blue 0 V VCC 9 Figure 75 External Trigger Using PNP PH 1 Photocell EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT CONNECTIONS USING MATRIX 2000 POWER EXTERNAL TRIGGER Matrix 2000 18 19 9 25 Ground V Signal VCC Vdc GND I1A I1B Figure 76 External Trigger PNP Using Matrix 2000 Po...

Page 64: ... Figure 79 External Trigger NPN Using External Power Pin Name Function 9 Vdc Power Supply input voltage 6 I2A Input 2 A polarity insensitive 10 I2B Input 2 B polarity insensitive 25 GND Power Supply input voltage INPUT 2 CONNECTIONS USING MATRIX 2000 POWER INPUT DEVICE Matrix 2000 6 10 9 25 Ground V Signal VCC Vdc GND I2A I2B Figure 80 Input PNP Using Matrix 2000 Power INPUT DEVICE Matrix 2000 Sig...

Page 65: ...Pin Name Function 8 O1 Configurable digital output 1 positive pin 22 O1 Configurable digital output 1 negative pin 11 O2 Configurable digital output 2 positive pin 12 O2 Configurable digital output 2 negative pin 16 O3 Configurable digital output 3 positive pin 17 O3 Configurable digital output 3 negative pin The electrical features of the three outputs are the following OUTPUT ILoad VOut Open 0 m...

Page 66: ...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 max I Load V Out Figure 84 Open Emitter Output Connection MATRIX 2000 USER INTERFACE Vext 30 Vdc max I Load V Out Figure 85 Open Collector Output Connection 56 ...

Page 67: ...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 button trigger and PC RS232 COM port connections DB25 pin female 20 RX TX 21 Matrix 2000 13 25 Vdc GND 9 pin D sub female GND TX RX PC 2 3 5 18 I1A Power Supply Power GND VS 10 30 VDC Trigger I1B 19 Figure 86 Test Cable for Matrix 2000 57 ...

Page 68: ... interface or the Auxiliary interface In Local Echo communication mode data is transmitted on the RS232 auxiliary interface independently from the main interface selection When One Shot or Phase Mode operating mode is used the reader can be activated by an External Trigger for example a pulse from a photoelectric sensor when the object enters its reading zone Configuration PC PG6000 CBX CAB Sxx Ho...

Page 69: ...activated by an External Trigger for example a pulse from a photoelectric sensor when the object enters its reading zone Applications can be implemented to connect a device such as a hand held reader to the Auxiliary port of the last reader in the chain for manual code reading capability The Main and Auxiliary ports are connected as shown in the figure below 2 1 2 1 1 Device 1 Device 2 Device n 3 ...

Page 70: ...e passed through this chain to the Master The Master reader is connected to the Host on the RS232 RS485 main serial interface There is a single reading phase and a single message from the master reader to the Host computer In this layout the Master operating mode can be set only to Phase Mode The Phase ON OFF signals must be brought only to the Master It is not necessary to bring them to the Slave...

Page 71: ...nterface Local Echo RS232 External Trigger for One Shot or Phase Mode 3 3 2 2 Power 2 3 MX4000 Figure 90 Multiplexer Layout The auxiliary serial interface of the slave readers can be used in Local Echo communication mode to control any single reader visualize collected data or to configure it using the VisiSet utility Each reader has its own reading phase independent from the others When One Shot ...

Page 72: ...eader Ethernet parameters via VisiSet For further details see the Ethernet Folder in the VisiSet Help On Line In a Point to Point layout the reader is connected to a local host by using a cable with a crossover adapter Crossover Adapter CBX Host CAB Sxx PG 6000 3 2 Ethernet Interface with Crossover Adapter Auxiliary Serial Interface Local Echo RS232 External Trigger for One Shot or Phase Mode 1 Ma...

Page 73: ...can be connected to the network by using straight through cables Matrix 2000 CBX Host NETWORK Power CAB Sxx 1 2 3 Ethernet Interface Straight Through Cables Auxiliary Serial Interface Local Echo RS232 External Trigger for One Shot or Phase Mode Figure 92 Ethernet Network Layout 63 ...

Page 74: ...el 60 mm code surface 17 x 13 mm FOV 0 67 x 0 51 in 2X11 UHD 2 36 in focus distance 85 mm code surface FOV 25 x 19 mm 2X21 HD 3 35 in 0 98 x 0 75 in focus distance 115 mm code surface 1 34 x 1 02 in FOV 34 x 26 mm 4 53 in focus distance 2X31 SD 2X41 LD 80 mm 54 x 40 mm 2 13 x 1 57 in FOV code surface 3 15 in focus distance 3 74 x 2 75 in focus distance 6 3 in 160 mm FOV code surface 95 x 70 mm 2X5...

Page 75: ...4 2 91 2X21 HD 85 3 35 25 19 0 98 0 75 653 0 10 4 0 19 7 5 78 3 07 93 3 66 2X31 SD 115 4 53 34 26 1 34 1 02 478 0 15 6 0 25 10 100 3 94 130 4 53 2X41 LD 80 3 15 54 x 40 2 13 1 57 300 0 20 8 0 38 15 70 2 76 105 4 13 2X51 MR 160 6 29 95 70 3 74 2 75 170 0 30 12 0 60 24 120 4 72 220 8 66 2X61 LR 500 19 69 110 82 4 33 3 23 148 0 30 12 0 60 24 430 16 93 570 22 44 1 Focus Distance 2 Pixels per inch Focu...

Page 76: ...to the elements of the code the maximum speed is greater Assuming X Code Resolution mm Texp Exposure Time s LS Line Speed mm s The essential condition to avoid blurring effects between two adjacent elements in a dynamic reading application is LS x Texp X The maximum theoretical line speed LS can be calculated as follows X Texp min LS max Texp min is the minimum Exposure Time value obtainable for t...

Page 77: ... different lighting levels can be set NOTE To avoid LED array overheating for Power Strobed settings the program automatically limits the range of allowed values for the Exposure Time parameter Therefore after changes to Internal Lighting Mode recheck Exposure Time CAUTION The maximum target speed in the application is affected by these conditions Code Background Contrast maximum speed decreases w...

Page 78: ...onfigure Matrix 2000 Ethernet port parameters using VisiSet via Main or Auxiliary serial port for further details refer to the VisiSet Help on line 8 1 VISISET SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To install and run VisiSet you should have a Laptop or PC that meets or exceeds the following Pentium processor Win 98 2000 NT 4 0 XP or Vista 32 MB Ram 5 MB free HD space one free RS232 serial port with 115 Kbaud SVGA b...

Page 79: ...lly enters Run Mode 2 Run the VisiSet program 3 Press Connect on the VisiSet menu bar The PC will automatically connect to the Matrix 2000 reader Upon connection Matrix 2000 exits Run Mode and displays the Main Menu on VisiSet with all the commands necessary to monitor your reader s performance You can select these commands using the mouse or by pressing the key corresponding to the letter shown o...

Page 80: ...e 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 Environment 70 ...

Page 81: ...SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 8 Figure 97 Options Communication Serial Port Figure 98 Options Communication Ethernet 71 ...

Page 82: ...e tune the reading performance See par 8 4 3 4 Close the Calibration Tool window and disable the Interactive Mode by pressing the interactive button 5 Save the new configuration to the reader permanent memory by pressing the Send button 6 Close the Parameter Setup window and press Disconnect on the VisiSet menu bar see Figure 94 or launch Run Mode from the VisiSet Main menu Disconnect exits closin...

Page 83: ...ameter or Group a pop up menu appears allowing you to directly manage that particular parameter or group You can View the Selected Value for each parameter You can Restore the Default Value of each parameter or of all the parameters of a group Get Properties gives information about the parameter in the form of a pop up hint that describes the default value and the range list of valid values The Sh...

Page 84: ...ation port parameters baud rate data bits etc is effective as soon as the reader is disconnected from VisiSet Ethernet Sets the parameters related to the Ethernet interface and to its communication channels Fieldbus Sets the parameters related to the External Fieldbus interface through the CBX500 and to its communication channels Reading System Layout Allows configuring the device according to the...

Page 85: ...he File menu allows you to configure a reader from a previously saved configuration file ini 8 4 2 Send Configuration Options The device parameters are divided into two main classes Configuration and Environmental which are effected differently by the Send Configuration and Send Default Configuration commands Configuration Parameters regard parameters that are specific to the device These paramete...

Page 86: ...his allows individual devices to be configured differently without affecting their recognized position in the network The following is a list of the Environmental Parameters READING SYSTEM LAYOUT Device Network Setting Number of Slaves MAIN PORT Communication Protocol Multidrop Address ETHERNET SYSTEM Status DHCP Client IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address DNS1 Address DNS2 Address MISCELLANEOUS...

Page 87: ...vironmental 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 absolute default parameters including Environmental parameters the following Send Default Configuration with Options dialog must be used 77 ...

Page 88: ...ion OK This tool provides a real time image display while Matrix 2000 is reading It also gives immediate results on the performance of the installed Matrix 2000 reader The Parameter Setup window works in Interactive Mode in order to cause each parameter setting to be immediately effective NOTE If you want to save the temporary configuration to permanent memory you must first close the Calibration ...

Page 89: ...crease the Exposure Time x 10 µs 2 increase the Gain NOTE In general a longer exposure time corresponds to a lighter image but is susceptible to blurring due to code movement Exposure time is also limited by the Internal Lighting mode parameter Longer esposure times can be set if the power strobe level is lowered High gain settings may produce a grainy image that may affect the decoding process Fi...

Page 90: ...UAL 8 Over exposure To correct this result it is recommended to change the following parameters in their order of appearance 1 decrease the Gain 2 decrease the Exposure Time x 10 µs Figure 102 Example Over Exposure Too Light 80 ...

Page 91: ...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 x100µs Figure 103 Example out of FOV 81 ...

Page 92: ...n Time Self Tuning RTST Run Time Self Tuning RTST increases Matrix s flexibility in the presence of uncontrolled variable conditions lighting code contrast etc by automatically adjusting its acquisition parameters Self Tuning Calibration In the Calibration parameter setup menu the Self Tuning parameters manage the Image Acquisition Setting parameters dynamically Self Tuning provides automatic adju...

Page 93: ...Interest Windowing allows defining a region or window within the reader FOV The Top Bottom Left and Right parameters allow to precisely define the image window to be processed visualized and saved The frame rate is dependent on the number of lines or rows in the defined window The smaller the window the lower the frame period and consequently the higher the frame rate In general the Image Processi...

Page 94: ...ty The Direct Marking selection improves the decode rate for low quality Direct Part Mark codes and in general for Direct Part Mark codes with dot peening type module shapes Washed out and Axial Distortion Dot Peening On Scratched Surface Low Contrast Problem Background Problems Marked On Curved Shiny Surface Axial distortion Half moon effects Shiny surface noisy background Low contrast noisy back...

Page 95: ...ilter can be applied to each Image Acquisition Setting The Erode Filter enlarges the image dark zones to increase readability Before No Read After Readable Erode The Dilate Filter enlarges the image white zones to increase readability Before No Read After Readable Dilate The Close filter eliminates dark areas defects in the white zones of the image The Open filter eliminates white areas defects in...

Page 96: ...d Data Position and Orientation Decode Time and Code Quality Assessment Metrics Figure 104 Capture and Decoding Functions 8 6 STATISTICS Statistics on the reading performance can be viewed by enabling the Statistics parameter and selecting the View Statistics item in the File menu One of three different windows appears depending on the operating mode Refer to the VisiSet Help On Line for more deta...

Page 97: ...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 substances 87 ...

Page 98: ...Number can be obtained by applying the respective command in the Tools menu TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion Power ON the POWER LED is not lit Is power connected If using a power adapter like PG6000 is it connected to wall outlet If using rail power does rail have power If using CBX does it have power check switch and LED Check if you are referring to the 25 pin connector or to the CBX spr...

Page 99: ...TION DATA FORMAT and STATISTICS parameter groups Image not clear verify the Focus procedure Image focused but not decoded verify the Calibrate Image Density prodcedure Reading the reader always transmits the No Read Message Perform the Rapid Configuration procedure in chapter 1 Position the reader as described in par 3 3 par 7 1 and through the VisiSet Calibration Tool Tune the ACQUISITION TRIGGER...

Page 100: ...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 Number can also be obtained by selecting Tools Get Reader Serial Number from the command menu in VisiSet A dedicated window will appear How do I obtain my reader Order Number The reader Order Number consists o...

Page 101: ...s on each axis Shock Resistance 30g 11 ms EN 60068 2 27 3 shocks on each axis Protection Class EN 60529 IP64 sealed connectors required Matrix 20XX models only 1 PHYSICAL FEATURES Dimensions 121 x 73 x 57 mm 4 76 x 2 87 x 2 24 in Weight 380 g 13 4 oz Material Magnesium alloy SOFTWARE FEATURES Readable Code Symbologies 1 D and stacked 2 D POSTAL PDF417 Standard and Micro PDF417 Code 128 EAN 128 Dat...

Page 102: ... 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 Codabar Code 93 EAN 8 13 UPC A E AS9132A Data Matrix ECC 200 AIM DPM Data Matrix ECC 200 QR Code USER INTERFACE LED Indicators PWR TRIG READ COM F1 F2 Keypad Button Configurable via VisiSet 92 ...

Page 103: ... its own unique format BIOS Basic Input Output System A collection of ROM based code with a standard API used to interface with standard PC hardware Bit Binary digit One bit is the basic unit of binary information Generally eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the byte determines its meaning Bits per Second bps Number of bits transmitted or received ...

Page 104: ...t A computer that serves other terminals in a network providing services such as network 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 the output is for instance a set of features of the image Image Resolution The number of rows and columns of pixels in an image The tota...

Page 105: ...erns which do not follow the same rules as the other elements within the symbol Multidrop A communication protocol for connecting two or more readers in a network with a concentrator or controller and characterized by the use of individual device addresses Multi row or Stacked Symbologies Symbologies where a long symbol is broken into sections and stacked one upon another similar to sentences in a...

Page 106: ...ling VisiSet 68 L Layouts 58 M Main Serial Interface 30 45 Maintenance 87 Mechanical Dimensions 25 Model Description 16 Mounting Matrix 2000 26 Multiplexer 61 O Outputs 39 55 P Package Contents 24 Pass Through 59 Patents v Point to Point 58 Positioning 7 27 Power Supply vi 30 45 R Rapid Configuration 1 Reader Configuration 72 Reading Distance and FOV 64 Reading Features 64 References v RJ45 8 Pin ...

Page 107: ...r States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and product safety Basée sur la législation des Etats membres relative à la compatibilité électromagnétique et à la sécurité des produits Über die Annäherung der Gesetze der Mitgliedsstaaten in bezug auf elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit und Produktsicherheit entsprechen Basado en la aproximación de las leyes de los Países Miembros respecto a la ...

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