Datalogic Matrix-1000 User Manual

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Matrix-1000™

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

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Reading Window

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F2 LED

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Keypad button

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F1 LED

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This manual illustrates a Stand Alone application. For Multiplexer Layouts and for a complete
reader configuration using VisiSet™ configuration program, refer to the Matrix-1000™ Reference
Manual available on the CD. This manual is also downloadable from the Web at

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www.automation.datalogic.com/matrix1000.

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Matrix-1000™ – GENERAL VIEW

Power On LED

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External Trigger LED

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Good Read LED

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Communication LED

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Main/Auxiliary Interface

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uxiliary Interface

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STEP 1 – CONNECT THE SYSTEM

To connect the system in a Stand Alone configuration, you need the hardware indicated in Figure 1. In this layout
the data is transmitted to the Host on the RS232 auxiliary serial interface which is also used for reader
configuration by 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.

CAB-600X

Matrix-1000™

P.S.*

* External Trigger or Presence Sensor (for One Shot or Phase mode)

Figure 1 – Matrix-1000™ in Stand Alone Layout

CBOX-100

PG 6000

Aux Interface

Local Host

C-BOX 100 Pinout for Matrix-1000™

The table below gives the pinout of the C-BOX 100 terminal block connectors. Use this pinout when the Matrix­1000™ reader is connected by means of the C-BOX 100:

C-BOX 100 Terminal Block Connectors

Power Outputs

1, 3, 5 VS 21, 22 NC
2, 4, 6 GND 23, 24 NC

7, 8 EARTH GROUND 25 OUT 3+

20, 40 Reserved 26 OUT 3-

Inputs Auxiliary Interface RS232

27 EXT TRIG A (polarity insensitive) 35 TX AUX

28 EXT TRIG B (polarity insensitive) 37 RX AUX
29, 30 NC 38,39 GND
31, 33 NC
32, 34 NC 11, 15 RTX 485+

36 NC 12, 16 RTX 485-

17 NC
18 NC
10, 14, 19 SGND
9, 13 RS485 Cable Shield

Main Interface

RS485 Half Duplex

CAUTION

CAUTION

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Do not connect GND and SGND to different (external) ground references. GND and SGND
are internally connected through filtering circuitry which can be permanently damaged if
subjected to voltage drops over 0.8 Vdc.

When connected to a C-BOX 3x0/4x0
Auxiliary Interface. The Matrix-1000™ 9-pin Auxiliary port connector cannot be used for
communication (i.e. configuration through VisiSet™). To configure Matrix-1000™ through
the 9-pin connector inside the C-BOX 3x0/4x0, the C-BOX 3x0/4x0 must first be
configured. See the relative C-BOX Installation Manual for details.

, Matrix-1000™ can only communicate through its

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STEP 2 – MOUNTING AND POSITIONING THE SYSTEM

1. To mount the Matrix-1000™, use the mounting bracket to obtain the most suitable position for the reader as
shown in the figures below.

2. When mounting the Matrix-1000™ 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

3. Refer to the Reading Features in the Appendix of this Quick Reference Guide to determine the distance your
reader should be positioned at.

Figure 2 - Positioning with Mounting Bracket

Figure 3 – Pitch, Skew and Tilt Angles

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STEP 3 – AUTO-LEARNING CONFIGURATION

An autolearning procedure is available to reduce installation time.
Status and diagnostic information are clearly presented by means of four colored

LEDs, whereas the single push button and F1 and F2 LEDs give immediate access
to the following relevant functions:

• Positioning (F1) gives visual feedback from the F1 LED to help center the

code in the reader's FOV without external tools or software programs

• Auto Learn (F2) to self-detect and auto-configure calibration and code

setting parameters

• Restore Default (F3) to return to factory default settings

The colors and meaning of the four status LEDs are illustrated in the following table:

PWR (red) This LED indicates the device is powered
TRIG (yellow) This LED indicates the external trigger activity

READ (red)

COM (green) This LED indicates active communication on the main serial port.

AUTO LEARN

If you 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 the Appendix of this Quick Reference Guide).

2. Enter the Auto Learn function (F2) by pressing and holding the push button until only the F2 LED is on.

3. Release the button to enter the Auto Learn function.
Once entered, the reader acquires an image and automatically configures the optimal exposure and gain
parameters as well as detecting and recognizing the code, which is presented to it. The F2 LED blinks during
this process.

4. At the end of the procedure, the new configuration parameters will be stored to permanent memory, the F2
LED remains on continuously and then the function automatically exits, the F2 LED turns off.

If the Auto Learn calibration cannot be reached within a short timeout (max. 1 minute), Matrix-1000™ will exit
without saving the configuration parameters, the F2 LED will not
blinking.

To cancel the Auto Learn function without saving the configuration parameters, press and hold the keypad button
at any time during the procedure: the F2 LED will stop blinking.

This LED confirms successful reading. It is also used to signal successful startup. At power on this LED
turns on and after a few seconds turns off. If the startup is not successful, this LED remains on.

remain on continuously but it will just stop

Auto Learn (F2)

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Figure 4 – Auto Learn Function

Repeat the procedure if needed, to program different code symbologies, however you must present only one
code at a time to the reader.

Matrix-1000™ is able to decode any code symbology in its library with this procedure.

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If your application has been configured using Auto Learn, your reader is ready. If necessary you
can use VisiSet™ for advanced reader configuration.

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POSITIONING (OPTIONAL)

At the end of the Auto Learn procedure, you can use the Positioning procedure to center the code with respect to
the reader's FOV.

1. While the desired code is in front of the reader at the correct reading distance, enter the Positioning function
(F1) by pressing and holding the push button until only the F1 LED is on.

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
value must be improved.

3. To obtain the best value in terms of positioning, move the code and/or the reader so as to position the code
as close as possible to the center of the Field of View, keeping the correct focus distance. Check F1 LED
blinking: the best code positioning corresponds to fast (almost continuous) blinking.

4. After a short timeout the function automatically exits, the F1 LED remains on continuously and then stops
blinking.

If no valid code is present in the FOV, after about 3 minutes, Matrix-1000™ will automatically exit, the F1 LED will
not remain on continuously but it will just stop blinking.

To cancel the Positioning function, press and hold the keypad button at any time during the procedure: the F1
LED will stop blinking.

Positioning (F1)

yellow

Figure 5 – 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.

2. Release the button to perform the Restore Default function.

Restore Default (F3)

= F1 yellow +

F2 green

Figure 6 – Restore Default Function

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