Datalogic MATRIX-20 series Installation Manual

MATRIX

INSTALLATION MANUAL

DATALOGIC S.p.A.,

Via Candini, 2

40012 - Lippo di Calderara

Bologna - Italy

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MATRIX-20XX

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IMITS AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENTS OF RADIO DISTURBANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT

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LECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

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NDUSTRIAL

ENVIRONMENT

Ruggero Cacioppo

Lippo di Calderara, 05.09.2000

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.

Datalogic S.p.A. reserves the right to make modifications and improvements without prior notification.

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CONTENTS

GUIDE TO INSTALLATION

..............................................................iv

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

.................................................................vi

Power Supply.....................................................................................vi

1 GENERAL FEATURES

......................................................................1

1.1 Introduction.........................................................................................1

1.2 Description..........................................................................................2

1.3 Available Models.................................................................................4

1.4 Accessories ........................................................................................4

2 INSTALLATION

.................................................................................5

2.1 Package Contents ..............................................................................5

2.2 Mechanical Installation .......................................................................6

2.3 Electrical Connections........................................................................8

2.3.1 Power Supply....................................................................................10

2.3.2 Main Serial Interface.........................................................................11

RS232 Interface............................................................................... 11

RS485 Full-Duplex Interface............................................................ 13

2.3.3 Auxiliary RS232 Interface.................................................................14

2.3.4 Inputs................................................................................................15

2.3.5 Outputs.............................................................................................18

2.4 Positioning........................................................................................19

2.5 Typical Layouts.................................................................................21

2.5.1 Point-to-Point....................................................................................21

3 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

......................................................22

3.1 VisiSet System Requirements..........................................................22

3.2 Installing VisiSet ...............................................................................22

3.3 Startup..............................................................................................23

3.3.1 PC Setup Options (Optional)............................................................24

3.4 Configuration ....................................................................................25

3.4.1 Edit Reader Parameters...................................................................25

3.4.2 Calibration.........................................................................................27

3.5 Verifying Code Capture and Decoding.............................................31

3.6 Statistics ...........................................................................................31

4 MAINTENANCE

...............................................................................32

4.1 Cleaning............................................................................................32

5 TECHNICAL FEATURES

.................................................................33

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GUIDE TO INSTALLATION

The following can be used as a checklist to verify all of the steps neces sary
for complete installation of the MATRIX compact 2-D reader.

1) Read all inf ormation in the section "Safety Precautions" at the beginning

of this manual.

2) Correctly position and mount the reader for code reading acc ording to the

information in paragraphs 2.2 and 2.4.

3) Provide correct system cabling according to the signals necessary for

your application (see the applicable sub-paragraphs under 2.3).

4) Install the Configuration Disk.

Details about how to get started configuring your reader are given in
Chapter 3 of this manual and in the Help On Line. Specific parameter
details are available in the Help On Line.

NOTE

Fine tuning of the reader position for barcode
reading can be accomplished using the Calibration
Tools as described in par. 3.4.2.

The installation is now complete.

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General View

Figure A

Reading Window
Power On LED

Good Read LED
Data TX LED

External Trigger LED

1
2

4
5

3

6

9

8

7

Main Interface

Auxiliary Interface
Classification Label

Power Connector

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

For installation, use and maintenance it is not necessary to open the reader.

POWER SUPPLY

ATTENTION:

READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING THE PRODUCT

- This product is intended to be installed by Qualified Personnel only.

This device is intended to be supplied by a power source rated 10­30 V, which supplies power directly to the reader via the 25-pin
connector or via the 3-pin connector.

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1 GENERAL FEATURES

1.1 INTRODUCTION

MATRIX is a Datalogic compact 2-D reader designed and pr oduc ed to be a
high performance affordable solution for two-dimensional code reading
applications. It is mainly designed for integration into OEM equipment to
meet a variety of application needs such as PCB and electronic
manufacturing, medium range materials handling, small item sorting,
packaging lines, etc.

MATRIX uses imaging technology and provides complete r eading system
functions by integrating: lighting system, image acquisition, image
processing, decoding and communications into a single compact unit.

This technology intrinsically provides omni-directional reading.

Standard Application Program

A Standard Application Program is factory-loaded onto MATRIX. This
program controls barc ode reading, s er ial port interfacing, data formatting and
many other operating and control parameters.

It is completely user configurable from a Laptop or PC using the

VisiSet

interface utility program provided on diskette with the reader.
There are different progr ammable operating modes to suit various barc ode

reading system requirements.
A Calibration Tool is provided to verify image acquisition and positioning of

the reader.

Programmability

If your requirements are not met by the Standard Application Program,
Custom Application Programs can be developed by your local Datalogic
distributor.

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1.2 DESCRIPTION

Some of the main features of this reader are given below:

•

reads most popular 2-D and linear codes

•

omni-directional reading

•

reading distance up to 130 mm

•

reading speed up to 30 reads/sec.

•

2 serial communication interfaces

•

completely configurable using the Windows-based VisiSet program

•

supply voltage from 10 to 30 Vdc

•

Calibration Tool to verify the reading features and exact positioning of the

reader without the need for external tools

•

configurable in different operating m odes to suit the most various barc ode

reading system requirements

The reader is contained in a magnesium housing; the mechanical
dimensions are 121 x 73 x 57 mm and it weighs about 500 g.

The protection class of the enclosure is IP64; therefore the reader is
particularly suitable for industrial environments where protection against
harsh external conditions is required.

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Electrical connection of Power, Host interface and I/O signals is provided
through a 25-pin connector (see Figure A, 6). In addition there is a separate
3-pin power connector and 9-pin Auxiliary interface connector for reader
configuration.

The four LEDs on the top of the reader indicate the following:

POWER ON

(red), indicates the reader is connected to the power supply
(Figure A, 2).

EXT TRIG

(yellow), indicates external trigger activity (for details ref er to
par. 2.3.4. (Figure A, 3).

GOOD READ

(red), is used to signal successful code decoding.
It is also used to signal successf ul startup. At power on this

LED turns on and after a few seconds turns off . If the s tartup
is not successful, this LED remains on. (Figure A, 4).

TX DATA

(green), indicates data transmission on the main serial
output line. (Figure A, 5).

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1.3 AVAILABLE MODELS

The MATRIX reader is available in versions that differ in regard to the
following characteristics:

•

Optical Resolution

The following models are therefore available:

MATRIX - 2XXX

Optical Resolution

1 = Ultra High Density
2 = High Density
3 = Standard Density
4 = Low Density

1.4 ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are available on request for MATRIX:

•

Power Block 110 Vac PG110/MATRIX

•

Power Block 220 Vac PG220/MATRIX

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2 INSTALLATION

2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS

Verify that the MATRIX reader and all the parts supplied with the equipment
are present and intact when opening the packaging; the list of parts includes:



MATRIX reader



Installation manual



MATRIX communication and utility program disk



Power supply 3-pin female connector



Power supply and auxiliary port connector covers



Mounting kit

•

Mounting screws and washers (4 ea.)

•

Mounting bracket (1)

Figure 2.1 - MATRIX package contents

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2.2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

MATRIX can be installed to operate in different positions. The eight scr ew
holes (M4 x 5) on the body of the reader are f or mechanical f ixture (Figure

2.2).

The diagram below gives the overall dimensions of the r eader and may be
used for its installation.

Refer to paragraph 2.4 for correct positioning.

Figure 2.2 - Overall dimensions

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Figure 2.3 - Mounting bracket dimensions

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2.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

The MATRIX reader is equipped with a 25-pin male D-sub connector for
connection to the power supply and input/output signals. The details of the
connector pins are indicated in the following table:

In order to meet EMC requirements us e a f er rite (t ype Steward 28A2025-0A0
or equivalent) on the cables connected to the reader to reduce electrical
noise.

113

14 25

Figure 2.4 - 25-pin male D-sub connector

25-pin D-sub connector pinout

Pin Name Function

13 VS power supply input voltage +
25 GND power supply input voltage -

1 CHASSIS chassis ground

9VS
18 EXT TRIG+ external trigger +
19 EXT TRIG- external trigger -

6 IN1 + input +
10 IN1 - input -

8 OUT1 + output +
22 OUT1 - output ­11 OUT2 + output +
12 OUT2 - output ­20 RXAUX auxiliary RS232 input
21 TXAUX auxiliary RS232 output
24 NC not connected
16 OUT3+ output +
17 OUT3- output -

RS232 RS485

full-duplex

2 TX232 TX485+

3 Main interface RX232 RX485+

4

(

see par. 2.3.2)RTS232 TX485­5 CTS232 RX485­7SGND

23 GNDRS485

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There is also a separate 9-pin f emale D-sub connector f or the Auxiliary port
connection.

1

5

69

Figure 2.5 - 9-pin female D-sub connector

9-pin female D-sub connector pinout

Pin Name Function

3 RXAUX auxiliary RS232 input
2 TXAUX auxiliary RS232 output
5 SGND signal ground

The 3-pin male connector allows for separate power supply connection.

1

2

3

Figure 2.6 - 3-pin connector

3-pin connector pinout

Pin Name Function

3 VS power supply input voltage +
1 GND power supply input voltage ­2 CHASSIS chassis ground

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2.3.1 Power Supply

Power can be supplied to the reader through the pins provided on the 25-pin
connector used for communication with the host (Figure 2.7):

MATRIX

13

25

VS

GND

1

CHASSIS

Earth Ground

USER INTERFACE

CHASSIS

GND

V+ (10 - 30 Vdc)

Figure 2.7 - Power supply using the 25-pin connector

Alternatively, power can be supplied to the reader through the separate 3-pin
connector.

MATRIX

3

1

VS

GND

2

CHASSIS

Earth Ground

USER INTERFACE

CHASSIS

GND

V+ (10 - 30 Vdc)

Figure 2.8 - Power supplied using the 3-pin connector

The power must be between 10 and 30 Vdc only.

It is recommended to connect (CHASSIS) to a common earth ground.

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2.3.2 Main Serial Interface

The signals relative to the following serial interface types are available on the
input/output connector:

RS232

RS485 FULL DUPLEX

The main serial interface type and its relative parameters (baud rate,
data bits, etc.) are selected via software using the VisiSet utility
program. For more details refer to the section "Main Interface Menu" in
the VisiSet Help On Line.

Details regarding the connections and use of the main interface selec tion are
given in the next paragraphs.

RS232 Interface

The serial interface is used in this case for point-to-point connections; it
handles communication with the host computer allowing transmission of
code data.

The following pins of the 25-pin connector are used for RS232 interface
connection:

Pin Name Function

2 TX232 transmitted data
3 RX232 received data
4 RTS232 request to send
5 CTS232 clear to send
7 SGND signal ground

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RTS/CTS HARDWARE HANDSHAKI NG ENABLED

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7

SGND

4

DCD

5

DTR

3

TXD

SGND

RTS232
CTS232

RX232

TX232

2

RXD

Figure 2.9 - RS232 main interface connections

Figure 2.10 - RS232 control signals

The RTS232 and CTS232 signals control data transmis sion and synchronize
the connected devices.

If the RTS/CTS handshaking protocol is enabled, MATRIX activates the
RTS232 output to indicate a message is to be transm itted. The r eceiving unit
activates the CTS232 input to enable the transmission.

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RS485 Full-Duplex Interface

The RS485 full-duplex interface is used for non-polled communication
protocols in point-to-point connections over longer distances than those
acceptable for RS232 communications or in electrically noisy environments.

The RS485 full-duplex interface is opto-isolated.
The following pins of the 25-pin connector are used for RS485 full-duplex

communications:

Pin Name Function

2 TX485+ RS485 transmitted data +
4 TX485- RS485 transmitted data ­3 RX485+ RS485 received data +
5 RX485- RS485 received data -

23 GNDRS485 RS485 reference ground

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GNDRS485

TX485+

2

TX485-

4

RX485+

3

RX485-

5

RX485

TX485

RS485REF

Figure 2.11 - RS485 full-duplex connections

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2.3.3 Auxiliary RS232 Interface

The auxiliary serial interface is used exclusively for RS232 point-to-point
connections. It is principally used for parameter configuration through the

VisiSet

utility program.

The parameters relative to the auxiliary interface (baud rate, data bits,
etc.) as well as particular communication modes such as Local Echo
can be defined using the VisiSet utility program. For more details refer
to paragraph 2.5.1 and to the section "Communication" in the VisiSet
Help On Line.

The following pins of the 25-pin connector ar e used to connect the RS232
auxiliary interface:

9-Pin 25-Pin Name Function

3 20 RXAUX auxiliary RS232 received data
2 21 TXAUX auxiliary RS232 transmitted data
5 7 SGND signal ground

SGND

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USER INTERFACE

TXD

RXAUX

20

RXD

TXAUX

21

SGND

7

Figure 2.12 - RS232 auxiliary interface connections

Alternatively, connection to the RS232 auxiliary interface is provided through
the separate 9-pin connector.

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2.3.4 Inputs

There is an input available on the MATRIX reader relative to the External
Trigger.

There is also a general purpose input IN1 which can be used by special
application programs.

The pinouts are indicated below:

Pin Name Function

18 EXT TRIG+ external trigger +
19 EXT TRIG- external trigger -

6 IN1+ input 1 +

10 IN1- input 1 -

The EXT TRIG input is used in the ON-Line Operating mode and tells the
reader to acquire a code. The active state of this input is selected in
software. Refer to the VisiSet Help On Line.

The yellow LED (Figure A, 3), is on when the External Trigger forces a
current flow through the EXT TRIG+ and EXT TRIG- pins.

These inputs are optocoupled and can be driven by both an NPN or PNP
type command. The connections are indicated in the following diagrams:

18/6

+

19/10

-

USER INTERFACEMATRIX

Signal

V

30 Vdc max.

Vext

Figure 2.13 - Input NPN command using external power

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18/6

+

19/10

-

USER INTERFACEMATRIX

Signal

VS

9

25

GND

Ground

V

Figure 2.14 - Input NPN command using MATRIX power

18/6

+

19/10

-

MATRIX

USER INTERFACE

V

Signal

Ground

30 Vdc max.

Vext

Figure 2.15 - Input PNP command using external power

18/6

+

19/10

-

USER INTERFACE

MATRIX

VS

9

25

GND

V

Signal

Figure 2.16 - Input PNP command using MATRIX power

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The electrical features of the inputs are:

Maximum voltage = 30 Vdc
Maximum current = 25 mA.

An anti-disturbance filter is implemented on the External Trigger input
(debouncing), and is software programmable to filter in the range from 10
microseconds to 10 milliseconds. This filter can also be disabled.

An

Acquisition Trigger Delay

for the External Trigger

can be implemented
through a dedicated software parameter. The delay range is from 0 to 1
second (refer to VisiSet Help On Line).

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2.3.5 Outputs

The following pins are present on the 25-pin connector of the reader:

Pin Name Function

8 OUT1+ output 1 +
22 OUT1- output 1 ­11 OUT2+ output 2 +
12 OUT2- output 2 ­16 OUT3+ output 3 +
17 OUT3- output 3 -

The meaning of the three outputs can be defined by the user (No Read,
Right). Refer to VisiSet Help On Line.

By default, OUT1 is associated with the No Read event, which activates
when the code signaled by the External Trigger is not decoded. OUT2 is
associated with the Good Read event, which activates when the code is
decoded correctly.

OUT3 can be used as a general output or can control an external illum inator
and by default is disabled.

MATRIX

USER INTERFACE

22/12/17

-

8/11/16

+

40 Vdc max

Vext

Figure 2.17 - Open collector output connection

These outputs are both level or pulse configurable.

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2.4 POSITIONING

Position the reader so that the distance from the reading window to the code
surface is as indicated in the figure below for your model.

LD

80 mm

54 x 40 mm

(2.13 x 1.57 in)

FOV

code surface

(3.15 in)

115 mm

code surface

(1.34 x 1.02 in)

FOV

34 x 26 mm

STD

(4.53 in)

85 mm

code surface

FOV

25 x 19 mm

HD

(3.35 in)

(0.98 x 0.75 in)

60 mm

code surface

17 x 13 mm

FOV

(0.67 x 0.51 in)

UHD

(2.36 in)

Figure 2.18 - Positioning

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MATRIX is able to decode barcode labels at a variety of angles, however
significant angular distortion may degrade reading performance.

When m ounting MATRIX, take into consideration these

ideal

label position

angles:

Pitch 10° to 20° and Tilt 0°

.

Note:

Since Matrix is omni-directional on the code plane, the Pitch and
Skew angles have the same signific ance with respect to the code plane. To
simplify therefore, we will use Pitch to describe both these angles.

Follow the suggestions below for the best orientation:
The

Pitch

an

g

les are represented in Figure 2.19. Position the reader to

assure at least 10°

for one of these an

g

les. This avoids the direct r eflection

of the light emitted by the MATRIX reader.

Figure 2.19 - Pitch angles

The

Tilt

angle is represented by the value T in Figure 2.20. MATRIX can

read labels with any tilt angle.

Figure 2.20 - Tilt angle

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2.5 TYPICAL LAYOUTS

The following typical layouts refer to system hardware configurations. Dotted
lines in the figures refer to optional hardware configurations within the
particular layout.

These layouts also require the correct setup of the software configuration
parameters. Complete software configuration procedures can be found in the

Guide To Rapid Configuration in the VisiSet Help On Line.

2.5.1 Point-to-Point

In this layout the data is transmitted to the Host on the Matrix main serial
interface.

Collected data can also be sent to a Terminal by enabling the Local

Echo parameter on the auxiliary interface.

Parameter configuration can always be accomplished using the Matrix

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auxiliary interface.

When One-Shot Operating mode is used, the reader c an be activated by an
External Trigger (photoelectric sensor) when the object enters its reading
zone.

MATRIX

2

3

Terminal

1

Host

Auxiliary serial interface (Local Echo

)

2

External Tri

gg

er (for Single-Shot

)

3

Main serial interface

1

Figure 2.21 - Point-to-P o int layout

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3 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

Software configuration of your Matrix reader can be accomplished by the

VisiSet

utility program through the Matrix auxiliary port.

3.1 VISISET SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

To install and run the

VisiSet

configuration utility program you should have a

Laptop or PC that meets or exceeds the following:

•

Pentium processor

•

Win 95/98 or NT 4.0

•

32 MB Ram

•

5 MB free HD space

•

one free RS232 serial port with 115 Kbaud or higher

•

SVGA board (800x600) or better using more than 256 colors

3.2 INSTALLING VISISET

To install

VisiSet

, proceed as follows:

1. Turn on the Laptop or PC that will be used for configuration (connected

to the Matrix auxiliary port), and launch windows 95/98 or NT.

2. Insert the

VisiSet

utility disk into drive A.

3. Press the Windows <Start> button and from the menu choose Run.

4. Type A:\SETUP on the command line and click the <OK> button.

5. Follow the instructions in the installation procedure. You can specify the

directory where you wish to install

VisiSet

. If no directory is specified, it

will be installed into the directory C:\Program Files\DL\VisiSet.

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3.3 STARTUP

After completing the physical and electrical connec tions to Matrix, you can
begin software configuration as follows:

1.

Power on the Matrix reader. Wait for the reader startup. The system
bootstrap requires a few seconds to complete. During reader star tup the
red Good Read LED turns on and after a few seconds turns off. The
reader automatically enters Run mode.

2.

Run the

VisiSet

program.

3.

Select

Connect

from the VisiSet menu bar. The PC will automatically
connect to the Matrix reader by trying the different communication
parameter combinations.

Upon connection, Matrix exits Run mode and displays the Main menu
on the PC screen with all the functions necessary to monitor your
reader's performanc e. You can select these functions using the mouse
or by pressing the key of the letter shown on the button. See Figure 3.1.

Figure 3.1 - Main Window

Reader
parameters

Connect

OptionsDisconnect

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3.3.1 PC Setup Options (Optional)

The

Options

item from the Vis iSet menu (see Figure 3.1) presents a window

which allows you to configure the optional PC setup parameters.
This window provides

Log

file and screen viewing (

Environment

) setup

selections as shown below.

Figure 3.2 - Options - log

Figure 3.3 - Options - environment

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3.4 CONFIGURATION

Once connected to Matrix as described in par.3.3, you can modify the
configuration parameters as follows:

1.

Select

Get pars from reader

from the

Reader parameters

item in the
menu bar (Figure 3.1). Matrix will download its configuration
parameters with the default values to VisiSet. The Parameter Setup
window will be displayed.

2.

Edit the Matrix configuration parameters according to your application
requirements. Save these parameters to the Matrix reader and exit
with the

Save pars to reader

command. See par. 3.4.1.

3.

Use the

Calibration Tool

to fine tune the reading performance. See par.

3.4.2.

4.

Select

Disconnect

from the VisiSet menu (see Figure 3.1) or launch

Run

mode from the VisiSet Main menu.

Disconnect

exits closing communication between Matrix and
VisiSet, and causes Matrix to enter run mode. The aux port is
available for Local Echo communications.

Run

mode does not close communication between Matrix and
VisiSet, and causes Matrix to enter run mode. In this case the aux
port has access to VisiSet statistics and is not available for Local
Echo communications.

3.4.1 Edit Reader Parameters

The Parameter Setup window displays the configuration parameters grouped
in a series of applets. 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.

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By right clicking the mouse when positioned over a specific Parameter
Name, a pop-up menu appears allowing you to directly manage that
particular parameter.

You can

Apply

the value directly to the reader. This temporar ily saves the

value in RAM. To save the value permanently you must always use

Save

pars to reader

.

NOTE:

When applying Calibration parameter values,

Save pars to

reader

is disabled. You must first clos e the Calibration window,

then you will be prompted to permanently save these settings.

Restore the default value

can be used in case you forget what was the

default.

Get properties

gives information about the parameter in the f orm of

a pop-up hint that describes the default and range of valid values.
This also functions for groups of parameters if you right-click over the

Parameter Group title.

Figure 3.4 - Editing Parameters

Save pars to reader

Single parameter

management

(right click)

Parameter

Name

Parameter

Group

DATALOGIC MATRIX

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Software Configuration -

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Parameters to verify/modify:



Communications

Set the communication param eters for the main interface
towards the Host.

Set the communication param eters for the aux interface if
the Local Echo to a Terminal requi res different settings.

An

y

change to the aux port parameters (Baud, data, stop,
parity, etc.) also effects communication towards VisiSet. In
order to take effect you m ust

Disconnect

and re-

Connect

to VisiSet.



Operating modes

Set the Operating mode:
Continuous: repeatedl

y

acquires images as fast as

possible based on the decoding time.
One-shot: ac

q

uires a single image based on a trigger

event, On-line, Serial On-Line.



2D and 1D Codes

Enable the codes you want to read for your applicat i on.



Calibration

(see par. 3.4.2)



Digital I/O

Select the state and filter parameters for the external
trigger.

Select the state and event parameters for the user
definable outputs.

When all the configuration parameters are set correctly, save them to the
Matrix reader by clicking the

Save pars to reader

item in the window. See

Figure 3.4.
An alternative configuration method is

Save pars to file

for successive

configuration of other readers or for backup/archive copies.

Load pars from file

allows you to configure a reader from a previously

saved configuration file.

3.4.2 Calibration

VisiSet

provides a Calibration Tool that is directly influenced by the
Calibration parameters so that you can maxim ize the reading performance
for your application.

By selecting the Calibration Tool from the

VisiSet

Main Menu (F), the

following window is opened.

MATRIX

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DATALOGIC

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– Software Configuration

Figure 3.5 - Calibration OK

Correct calibration is obtained when the decode and centered values
are as close as possible to 100%.

This window provides "real-time" reading (using sub-sampling), to give
immediate results on the performance of the installed Matrix reader.

You can leave this window open as you modify the parameters in the
Calibration applet of the Parameter Setup window. See the following
examples.

It is recommended to us e the

Apply

function as described in par. 3.4.1 to

quickly modify the Calibration parameters and test their effectiveness.

NOTE:

When applying Calibration parameter values,

Save pars to

reader

is disabled. You must first close the Calibration Tool
window, then you will be prompted to permanently save these
settings.

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Figure 3.6 - Example under exposure: too dark

Under-exposure:

To correct this result change one or more of the following parameters:

•

increase the

Exposure time

(µsec)

•

increase the

Gain

Figure 3.7 - Example over exposure: too light

Over-exposure:

To correct this result change one or more of the following parameters:

•

decrease the

Exposure time

(µsec)

•

decrease the

Gain

MATRIX

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– Software Configuration

Figure 3.8 - Example out of FOV

Not Centered - out of FOV:

To correct this result reposition the reader or label in the Field of View so
decoding can take place.

Figure 3.9 - Example not centered decoding OK

Not Centered - decoding OK:

Although the results here are acceptable, it is advised to center the c ode to
avoid the out of FOV condition above:

•

for moving label reading - incr ease or dec reas e the

Acquisition Trigger

Delay

(100 µsec) to center the code.

•

for fixed label reading - reposition the reader or label.

DATALOGIC MATRIX

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3.5 VERIFYING CODE CAPTURE AND DECODING

By using the

Capture image

and

Decode last acquisition

functions from
the VisiSet main menu, you can verify information about the code read as
well as its position with respect to the reading frame.

Figure 3.10 - Capture and decode functions

3.6 STATISTICS

Statistics on the reading perform ance can be viewed by selecting the

View

stats

item in the

File

menu.

Figure 3.11 - Code Statistics

MATRIX

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DATALOGIC

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- Maintenance

4 MAINTENANCE

4.1 CLEANING

Clean the camera window 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 c lean the window and avoid any abrasive

substances.

DATALOGIC MATRIX

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5 TECHNICAL FEATURES

ELECTRICAL FEATURES

Power

Supply voltage 10 to 30 Vdc
Power consumption max. 8 W

Serial Interfaces

Main RS232, RS485 full-duplex
Auxiliary RS232, no handshake

Baud rates

up to 115200

Inputs

Presence Sensor External Trigger, IN1 (optocoupled NPN or PNP)
Voltage max. 30 Vdc
Input current max. 25 mA

Outputs

User-defined OUT1, OUT2 and OUT3 (optocoupled)

V

CE

max.

40 Vdc

Collector current max. 40 mA c ontinuous; 130 mA pulsed
VCE saturation 1V at 10 mA max.

Power dissipation max.

90 mW at 40 °C (Ambient temp.)

OPTICAL FEATURES

Light source Illumination LEDs
Wavelength (Note 1) 630 ~ 670 nm
LED Safety class Class 1

READING FEATURES

Read rate 10 reads / sec
Pitch 0° - 35°
Tilt 0° - 360°

Model Max. Resolution

mm (mils)

Reading Distance

mm (in)

Field of View

mm (in)

UHD

0.13 (5) 60 (2.36) 17 x 13 (0.67 x 0.51)

HD

0.19 (7.5) 85 (3.35) 25 x 19 (0.98 x 0.75)

STD

0.25 (10) 115 (4.53) 34 x 26 (1.34 x 1.02)

LD

0.38 (15) 80 (3.15) 54 x 40 (2.13 x 1.57)

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DATALOGIC

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– Technical Features

USER INTERFACE

LED indicators Power, External Trigger,

Good Read, Data Transmission

SOFTWARE FEATURES

READABLE CODE SYMBOLOGIES

1-D

•

E AN 8/13 - UPC A/E

(including Add-on 2 and Add-on 5)

•

Code 93 (Standard and Full ASCII)

•

2/ 5 Interleaved

•

Code 128

•

Code 39 (S tandard and Full ASCII)

•

Codabar

2-D

•

DataMatrix

(

ECC-200

)

•

PDF417

OPERATING MODES

C

ONTINUOUS

, ONE-S

HOT

CONFIGURATION MODE

through menus using the

VisiSet

utility

PARAMETER STORAGE

Non-volatile internal EEPROM

ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES

Operating temperature

0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)

Storage temperature

-20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)
Humidity max. 90% non condensing
Vibration resistance IEC 68-2-6 test FC 1.5 mm;

10 to 55 Hz; 2 hours on each axis

Shock resistance IEC 68-2-27 test EA 30G;

11 ms; 3 shocks on each axis

Protection class IP64

PHYSICAL FEATURES

Mechanical dimensions 121 x 73 x 57 mm (4.76 x 2.87 x 2.24 in.)
Weight about 500 g. (17.63 oz.)

Note 1:

The features given are typical at a 25 °C ambient temperature (if not otherwise
indicated).