Datalogic MATRIX 210 Reference Manual

MATRIX 210™

Reference Manual

Datalogic Automation S.r.l.
Via Lavino, 265
40050 - Monte S. Pietro
Bologna - Italy

Matrix 210™ Reference Manual
Ed.: 01/2014

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including the U.S.A. and the E.U.

Matrix 210, ID-NET, VisiSet and X-PRESS are trademarks of Datalogic Automation S.r.l. All other
brand and product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for
incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material.

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CONTENTS

REFERENCES .......................................................................................................... vi

Conventions ............................................................................................................... vi

Reference Documentation ......................................................................................... vi

Support Through The Website ................................................................................... vi

Patents ...................................................................................................................... vi

COMPLIANCE .......................................................................................................... vii

EMC Compliance ...................................................................................................... vii

Power Supply ............................................................................................................ vii

LED Safety ................................................................................................................ vii

CE Compliance ................................................................................................ ......... vii

FCC Compliance ....................................................................................................... vii

HANDLING .............................................................................................................. viii

GENERAL VIEW ........................................................................................................ x

1 RAPID CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................... 1

Step 1 – Connect the System ...................................................................................... 1

Step 2 – Mount and Position the Reader ..................................................................... 5

Step 3 – Aim the Reader ............................................................................................. 6

Step 4 – X-PRESS™ Configuration ............................................................................ 7

Reset Reader to Factory Default (Optional) ................................................................ 8

Step 5 – Installing VisiSet™ Configuration Program ................................................... 9

Step 6 – Configuration Using Setup Wizard .............................................................. 10

Step 7 – Test Mode ................................................................................................... 13

Advanced Reader Configuration ............................................................................... 14

2 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 15

2.1 Product Description ................................................................................................... 15

2.2 Indicators and Keypad Button ................................................................................... 18

2.3 ID-NET™ .................................................................................................................. 19

2.3.1 How To Setup/Configure the Reader Network .......................................................... 20

2.3.2 ID-NET™ Slave Management Through Master ......................................................... 22

2.4 External Memory Backup and Restore Through VisiSet™ ........................................ 23

2.5 X-PRESS™ Human Machine Interface ................................ ..................................... 28

2.5.1 X-PRESS™ Functions .............................................................................................. 28

2.5.2 Diagnostic Indication ................................................................................................. 30

2.6 Model Description ..................................................................................................... 31

2.7 Accessories .............................................................................................................. 31

2.8 Application Examples ................................................................................................ 32

2.8.1 Document Handling .................................................................................................. 32

2.8.2 Deformed or Overprinted Code Reading ................................................................... 32

2.8.3 Direct Part Marking ................................................................................................... 33

2.8.4 Ink-Jet Printing Technology ....................................................................................... 34

2.8.5 Laser Marking/Etching Technology ........................................................................... 34

2.9 External Lighting Systems ......................................................................................... 35

3 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 36

3.1 Package Contents ..................................................................................................... 36

3.2 Mechanical Dimensions ............................................................................................ 37

3.3 Mounting and Positioning Matrix 210™ ..................................................................... 39

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4 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ........................................................................ 41

4.1 Power Supply ............................................................................................................ 42

4.2 Main Serial Interface ................................................................................................. 42

4.2.1 RS232 Interface ................................................................ ........................................ 43

4.2.2 RS485 Full-Duplex Interface ..................................................................................... 44

4.2.3 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface ..................................................................................... 45

4.3 ID-NET™ Interface ................................................................................................... 47

4.3.1 ID-NET™ Cables ...................................................................................................... 47

4.3.2 ID-NET™ Response Time ........................................................................................ 48

4.3.3 ID-NET™ Network Termination ................................................................................. 52

4.4 Auxiliary RS232 Interface .......................................................................................... 52

4.5 Inputs ........................................................................................................................ 53

4.6 Outputs ..................................................................................................................... 56

4.7 External Lighting Systems ......................................................................................... 58

4.8 User Interface - Host ................................................................................................. 59

5 25-PIN CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ....................................................... 60

5.1 25-Pin Connector ...................................................................................................... 60

5.2 M12-D 4-Pin Connector (Ethernet) ............................................................................ 61

5.3 Power Supply ............................................................................................................ 61

5.4 Main Serial Interface ................................................................................................. 61

5.4.1 RS232 Interface ................................................................ ........................................ 62

5.4.2 RS485 Full-Duplex Interface ..................................................................................... 63

5.4.3 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface ..................................................................................... 64

5.5 ID-NET™ Interface ................................................................................................... 66

5.5.1 ID-NET™ Cables ...................................................................................................... 66

5.5.2 ID-NET™ Response Time ........................................................................................ 67

5.5.3 ID-NET™ Network Termination ................................................................................. 71

5.6 Auxiliary RS232 Interface .......................................................................................... 71

5.7 Ethernet Interface (Matrix 210 21x-x1x models only)................................................. 72

5.8 Inputs ........................................................................................................................ 73

5.9 Outputs ..................................................................................................................... 76

5.10 User Interface ........................................................................................................... 78

6 TYPICAL LAYOUTS................................................................................................. 79

6.1 Point-to-Point ............................................................................................................ 79

6.2 Pass-Through ........................................................................................................... 82

6.2.1 Pass-Through on RS232 ........................................................................................... 82

6.2.2 Pass-Through on ID-NET™ ...................................................................................... 83

6.3 ID-NET™ .................................................................................................................. 84

6.4 RS232 Master/Slave ................................................................................................. 90

6.5 Multiplexer ................................................................................................................ 91

6.6 Ethernet Connection ................................................................................................. 92

6.7 USB Connection ....................................................................................................... 94

7 READING FEATURES ............................................................................................. 95

7.1 Maximum Line Speed Calculation ............................................................................. 96

8 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION............................................................................... 98

8.1 VisiSet™ System Requirements ............................................................................... 98

8.2 Installing VisiSet™ .................................................................................................... 98

8.3 Startup ...................................................................................................................... 99

8.3.1 VisiSet™ Options .................................................................................................... 100

8.4 Configuration .......................................................................................................... 102

8.4.1 Edit Reader Parameters .......................................................................................... 103

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8.4.2 Send Configuration Options .................................................................................... 105

8.4.3 Calibration ............................................................................................................... 109

8.4.4 Multi Image Acquisition Settings ............................................................................. 113

8.4.5 Run Time Self Tuning (RTST) ................................................................................. 113

8.4.6 Region Of Interest Windowing ................................................................................. 114

8.4.7 Direct Part Marking Applications ............................................................................. 115

8.5 Image Capture and Decoding ................................................................................. 120

8.6 Statistics ................................................................................................................. 120

9 MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................... 121

9.1 Cleaning.................................................................................................................. 121

10 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................ 122

10.1 General Guidelines ................................ ................................................................ . 122

11 TECHNICAL FEATURES ....................................................................................... 125

GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................ 127

INDEX ..................................................................................................................... 130

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REFERENCES

CONVENTIONS

This manual uses the following conventions:
"User" refers to anyone using a Matrix 210™ reader.

"Reader" refers to the Matrix 210™ reader.
"You" refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual to
install, configure, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a Matrix 210™ reader.

REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

For further details refer to: the VisiSet™ Help On Line, Matrix Reading Methods, Matrix Host
Mode Programming, Matrix SW Parameter Guide, Matrix Code Quality Verifier Solution
provided as supplementary documentation on Mini-DVD.

SUPPORT THROUGH THE WEBSITE

Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on
to www.datalogic.com and click on the Industrial Automation links for further information:

Products - Industrial Automation - Identification

Select your product from the links on the Identification page. The product page
describes specific Info, Features, Applications, Models, Accessories, and Downloads
including documentation, software drivers, and the VisiSet™ utility program, which allows
device configuration using a PC through Serial and Ethernet interfaces.

Support & Services - Industrial Automation

Several links from the Industrial Automation list take you to additional services such as:
Service Program which contains Maintenance Agreements and Warranty Extensions;
Repair Centers; On-Line RMA Return Material Authorizations; Technical Support through
email or phone, Partner Program; Downloads for additional downloads.

PATENTS

This product is covered by one or more of the following patents:
U.S. patents: 6,512,218 B1; 6,616,039 B1; 6,808,114 B1; 6,997,385 B2; 7,102,116 B2;

7,282,688 B2
European patents: 999,514 B1; 1,014,292 B1; 1,128,315 B1.

Additional patents pending.

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COMPLIANCE

For installation, use and maintenance it is not necessary to open the reader.
Only connect Ethernet and dataport connections to a network which has routing only within

the plant or building and no routing outside the plant or building.

EMC COMPLIANCE

In order to meet the EMC requirements:

connect reader chassis to the plant earth ground by means of a flat copper braid shorter

than 100 mm;

for CBX connections, connect the pin "Earth" to a good Earth Ground;
for direct connections, connect the main interface cable shield to pin 1 of the 25-pin

connector.

POWER SUPPLY

ATTENTION: READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING THE PRODUCT
This product is intended to be installed by Qualified Personnel only.

This product is intended to be connected to a UL Listed Computer which supplies power
directly to the reader or a UL Listed Direct Plug-in Power Unit marked LPS or “Class 2”, rated
10 to 30 V, minimum 500 mA.

LED SAFETY

LED emission according to EN 62471

CE COMPLIANCE

Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment 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 harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference which may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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HANDLING

The Matrix 210™ is designed to be used in an industrial environment and is built to withstand
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.

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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.

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GENERAL VIEW

Matrix 210™

Figure A

Mounting Holes (4)

Ethernet Network Presence
LED (for Ethernet Models)

1

3

"Power ON" LED

2

HMI X-PRESS™ Interface

4

Reading Window

5

Device Class Labels

6

3

5 4 1 6 2

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1 RAPID CONFIGURATION

STEP 1 – CONNECT THE SYSTEM
25-Pin Models

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 main serial interface. Data
can also be transmitted on the RS232 auxiliary interface independently from the main
interface selection.

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.

Figure 1 – Matrix 210™ in Stand Alone Layout

Matrix 210™

Host

PG 6000

P.S.*

* External Trigger or Presence Sensor

(for One Shot or Phase Mode)

CBX

Main Interface

I/O, AUX

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CBX100/CBX500 Pinout for Matrix 210™ 25-Pin Models

The table below gives the pinout of the CBX100/CBX500 terminal block connectors. Use this
pinout when the Matrix 210™ reader is connected by means of the CBX100/CBX500:

CBX100/500 Terminal Block Connectors

Input Power

Outputs

Vdc

Power Supply Input Voltage +

+V

Power Source - Outputs

GND

Power Supply Input Voltage -

-V

Power Reference - Outputs

Earth

Protection Earth Ground

O1+

Output 1 +

O1-

Output 1 -

Inputs

O2+

Output 2 +

+V

Power Source – External Trigger

O2-

Output 2 -

I1A

External Trigger A (polarity insensitive)

Auxiliary Interface

I1B

External Trigger B (polarity insensitive)

TX

Auxiliary Interface TX

-V

Power Reference – External Trigger

RX

Auxiliary Interface RX

+V

Power Source – Inputs

SGND

Auxiliary Interface Reference

I2A

Input 2 A (polarity insensitive)

ID-NET™

I2B

Input 2 B (polarity insensitive)

REF

Network Reference

-V

Power Reference – Inputs

ID+

ID-NET™ network +

Shield

ID-

ID-NET™ network -

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 floating, see par. 4.2.2 for connection details.

CAUTION

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

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USB Models

NOTE

Before connecting the reader to the USB Port, Install the USB Virtual COM
Port Driver from the Support Files\Software Utilities\USB Virtual COM Port
Drivers directory on the VisiSet Mini-DVD.

The USB Virtual COM Port Driver allows sending serial data using the Matrix 210™ USB

port. A different virtual COM Port will be assigned to each connected reader.

Installing the USB Virtual COM port drivers:

1. Double-click on the following file to launch the USB Virtual COM Port Driver Installer.
Windows XP/Vista/7 (x32) = "DPInst.exe" Windows Vista/7 (x64) = "DPInstx64.exe"

For other operating systems see the readme txt in the Support Files\Software Utilities\USB
Virtual COM Port Drivers directory. For updated drivers or more details go to
ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm.

Configuring the USB Virtual COM port:

Connect the Matrix 210™ USB reader to your PC; a new virtual COM port is associated with

the reader. Follow these steps to configure the associated COM Port:

2. Right-click on "My Computer" in the Windows "Start" menu and select "Properties".

3. Select the "Hardware" tab in the System Properties dialog and click the "Device
Manager" button.

4. Expand the "Ports (COM & LPT)" item on the "Device Manager" menu. Right-click on
"USB Serial Port" and select "Properties".

5. Select the "Port Settings" tab in the "Properties" dialog and click the "Advanced" button.

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6. From the "Advanced Settings for COMx" dialog:

Expand the "COM Port Number" menu and select a new COM Port number if

desired (optional).

Set the "BM Options" -> "Latency Timer" (msec) parameter to 1.

You are now ready to use the new COM Port.

Matrix 210™ USB models can be connected in a Point-to-Point layout to a local host through
their USB cable. No external power supply is necessary.

Figure 2 – Matrix 210™ USB Model in a Point-to-Point Layout

Host

Matrix 210™

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STEP 2 – MOUNT AND POSITION THE READER

1. To mount the Matrix 210™, use the mounting brackets to obtain the most suitable
position for the reader. Two of the most common mounting configurations are shown in
the figures below. Other mounting solutions are provided in par. 3.3.

Figure 3 –Positioning 90° Model with Mounting Bracket

Figure 4 –Positioning Straight Model with Mounting Bracket

2. When mounting the Matrix 210™ 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.

P

S

T

Assure at least 10° Minimize Minimize

Figure 5 – Pitch, Skew and Tilt Angles

Tilt

Pitch

Tilt

Pitch

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3. Refer to the Reading Features table in chp. 7 to determine the distance your reader
should be positioned at.

NOTE

Rapid Configuration of the Matrix 210™ reader can be made either through
the X-PRESS™ interface (steps 3-4) which requires no PC connection, or
by using the VisiSet™ Setup Wizard (steps 5-6). Select the procedure
according to your needs.

STEP 3 – AIM THE READER

Matrix 210™ provides a built-in aiming system to aid reader positioning. The aiming system
is accessed through the X-PRESS™ Interface.

1. Power the reader on. During the reader startup (reset or restart phase), all the LEDs blink

for one second. On the connector side of the reader near the cable, the “POWER ON”

LED (blue) indicates the reader is correctly powered.

2. Enter the Aim/Locate function by pressing and holding the X-PRESS™ push button until
the Aim LED is on.

3. Release the button to enter the Aim function. The aiming system turns on see Figure 6.

4. Place the application specific code in front of the reader at the reading distance indicated
for your model in the Reading Features table, centering it in the aiming system indicator.

FOV

default value for:
UHD models

default value for:
NEAR, MEDIUM,

FAR models

FOV

Figure 6 – Aiming Function Using The Blue Ring or

Internal Lighting System *

green

green

yellow

yellow

red

Figure 7 – X-PRESS™ Interface: Aim Function

* the default value of the Aiming System Status parameter can be changed in VisiSet™.

5. Exit the Aim function by pressing the X-PRESS™ push button once. The aiming system
turns off.

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STEP 4 – X-PRESS™ CONFIGURATION

Once Matrix 210™ is positioned with respect to the code (step 3), you can configure it for
optimal code reading relative to your application. This configuration can be performed either
through the X-PRESS™ Interface or the VisiSet™ configuration program.

Setup

1. Enter the Setup function by pressing and holding
the X-PRESS™ push button until the Setup LED is
on.

2. Release the button to enter the Setup function.
The Setup LED will blink until the procedure is
completed.

The Setup procedure ends when the Image
Acquisition parameters are successfully saved in
the reader memory, the Setup LED will remain on
continuously and Matrix 210™ emits 3 high pitched
beeps.

If the calibration cannot be reached after a timeout

of about 5 (five) seconds Matrix 210™ will exit

without saving the parameters to memory, the
Setup LED will not remain on continuously but it will
just stop blinking. In this case Matrix 210™ emits a
long low pitched beep.

3. Exit the Setup function by pressing the X­PRESS™ push button once.

green

green

yellow

yellow

red

Figure 8 – X-PRESS™ Interface: Setup

Function

Learn

4. Enter the Learn function by pressing and holding
the X-PRESS™ push button until the Learn LED is
on.

5. Release the button to enter the Learn function.
The Learn LED will blink until the procedure is
completed.

The Learn procedure ends when the Image
Processing and Decoding parameters are
successfully saved in the reader memory, the
Learn LED will remain on continuously, the Green

Spot is activated and Matrix 210™ emits 3 high

pitched beeps1.
If the calibration cannot be reached after a timeout

of about 3 (three) minutes Matrix 210™ will exit

without saving the parameters to memory, the
Learn LED will not remain on continuously but it will

just stop blinking. In this case Matrix 210™ emits a

long low pitched beep.

6. Exit the Setup function by pressing the X­PRESS™ push button once.

green

green

yellow

yellow

red

Figure 9 – X-PRESS™ Interface: Learn

Function

1

The Learn procedure will not recognize Pharmacode symbologies.

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NOTE

If you have used this procedure to configure Matrix 210™ go to step 7.

RESET READER TO FACTORY DEFAULT (OPTIONAL)

If it ever becomes necessary to reset the reader to the factory default values, you can
perform this procedure by holding the X-PRESS™ push button pressed while powering up
the reader. You must keep the X-PRESS™ push button pressed until the power up
sequence is completed (several seconds) and all LEDs blink simultaneously 3 times.

All LEDs remain on for about 1 second, then off for one second, the Configuration and
Environmental parameters are reset, and the status LED remains on. If connected through a
CBX500 with display module, the message "Default Set" is shown on the display.

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STEP 5 – INSTALLING VISISET™ CONFIGURATION PROGRAM

VisiSet™ is a Datalogic reader configuration tool providing several important advantages:

Setup Wizard for rapid configuration and new users;
Defined configuration directly stored in the reader;
Communication protocol independent from the physical interface allowing to consider the

reader as a remote object to be configured and monitored.

To install VisiSet™, turn on the PC that will be used for the configuration, running
Windows 98, 2000/NT, XP, Vista, 7 or 8, then insert the VisiSet™ Mini-DVD, wait for the
DVD 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

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Set the communication parameters from the "Options" menu. Then select "Connect", the
following window appears:

Figure 11 - VisiSet™ Main Window After Connection

STEP 6 – CONFIGURATION USING SETUP WIZARD

The Setup Wizard option is advised for rapid configuration or for new users. It allows reader
configuration in a few easy steps.

1. Select the Setup Wizard button from the Main menu.

Place the application specific code in front of the reader at the correct reading distance
(see step 2 and the Reading Features table in the chp. 7).

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2. Press the "Positioning" button. The reader continuously acquires images and gives visual
feedback in the view image window. The Setup Wizard now shows four delimiters (red
points) in the acquired images which indicate the region in which the calibration algorithm
is active. Move the reader (or code) to center it.
Press the Positioning button again to stop positioning.

3. Select a Calibration Mode choice and press the "Calibrate" button. 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.

2

3

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4. Select a Code Setting Mode choice and press the "Code Setting" button.
The Setup Result section of the Setup Wizard window shows the code type results and

the parameter settings.

5. Select a Saving Options choice and press the "Save" button.

6. Close the Setup Wizard.

NOTE

If your application has been configured using the VisiSet™ Setup Wizard,

your reader is ready. If necessary you can use VisiSet™ for advanced

reader configuration.

4

Setup Result

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STEP 7 – TEST MODE

Use a code suitable to your application to test the reading performance of the system.
Alternatively, you can use the Datalogic 1D/2D Test Chart (Code 39, Data Matrix ECC 200).

1. Enter the Test function by pressing and holding the X-PRESS™ push button until the
Test LED is on.

2. Release the button to enter the Test function.
Once entered, the Bar Graph on the five LEDs is activated and if the reader starts

reading codes the Bar-Graph shows the Good Read Rate. In case of no read condition,
only the STATUS LED is on and blinks.

green

green

yellow

yellow

red

Figure 12 – X-PRESS™ Interface: Test Function

3. To exit the Test, press the X-PRESS™ push button once.

NOTE

By default, the Test exits automatically after three minutes.

The Bar Graph has the following meaning:

95%

75%

60%

40%

20%

Figure 13 – Test Bar Graph

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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 Configuration Using VisiSet™

Advanced configuration can be performed through the VisiSet™ program by selecting

Device> Get Configuration From Temporary Memory to open the Parameter Setup window in
off-line mode. Advanced configuration is addressed to expert users being able to complete a
detailed reader configuration. The desired parameters can be defined in the various folders
of the Parameter Setup window and then sent to the reader memory (either Temporary or
Permanent):

Figure 14 - 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 Mini-DVD.

Alternative Layouts

If you need to install an Ethernet network, ID-NET™ network, Fieldbus network, Pass­Through network, Multiplexer network or an RS232 Master/Slave refer to the Matrix 210™
Reference Manual.

The reader can also be setup for alternative layouts by reading programming barcodes. See
the "Setup Procedure Using Programming Barcodes" printable from the Mini-DVD.

Code Quality Verification

Matrix 210™ can be used as a Code Quality Verifier according to the ISO/IEC 15415,

ISO/IEC 15416, AS9132, and AIM DPM Standards.

INTRODUCTION

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2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Matrix 210™ is the new Datalogic 2D reader offering excellent reading performance, ultra

compact size and extreme ease of use. Thanks to innovative optical features, advanced
software functions and complete connectivity options, Matrix 210™ is the cost effective
solution for applications where the space is very limited.

Ultra Compact Size

Compact dimensions, straight and 90° reading window models availability allow flexible
mounting and positioning in narrow spaces.

Excellent Reading Performance

WVGA image sensor, up to 60 frames/s acquisition rate and dynamic reading capability,
together with powerful decoding libraries provide excellent performance on a wide range of
code symbologies as well as damaged and low quality codes. Matrix 210™ allows reading
10 mils codes in moving applications at speeds up to 2 m/sec.

Innovative Optical Features

The innovative optical and lighting systems ensure wide field of view at short reading
distances, combined with excellent illumination pattern. Matrix 210™ has a maximum
reading distance of 200 mm, and it can read at near distance ultra high density 2D codes up
to 0.076 mm (3 mils).

Ease Of Use

The intuitive X-PRESS™ Human Machine Interface makes installation and maintenance
easier than ever thanks to a five LED bar graph and the multi-function key providing
immediate access to relevant functions such as Aiming, Setup (for automatic imager
calibration), Learn (for automatic code setting), Test Mode (for bar graph activation). A Green
Spot provides immediate Good Read feedback.

Enhanced Connectivity

An embedded high speed ID-NET™ communication interface allows efficient data collection
and simplifies network wiring. USB interface models allow direct connection to a PC.

Industrial Features

Matrix 210™, with its rugged construction, IP65 protection class, 50°C max operating

temperature and 10 to 30 VDC power supply is the ideal product for industrial applications.

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Matrix 210™ has been developed for use in numerous industries like:

Electronics:

 PCB Board Tracking
 Electronics Product Tracking

Pharmaceutical & Chemical:

 Medical Devices Traceability
 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing

OEM:

 Chemical & Biomedical Analysis Machines
 Access Control Systems
 Self Service Systems (ATM, Kiosks)
 Print & Apply systems
 Document Handling

This technology intrinsically provides omni-directional reading.

Standard Application Program

A Standard Application Program is factory-loaded onto Matrix 210™. This program controls
code reading, data formatting, Ethernet interfacing, serial port and USB interfacing, and
many other operating and control parameters. It is completely user configurable from a

Laptop or PC using the dedicated configuration software program VisiSet™, provided on

Mini-DVD with the reader.
There are different programmable operating modes to suit various code reading system

requirements.
Quick, automatic positioning, calibration and code setting of the imager can be accomplished

using the X-PRESS™ button and LEDs on top of the reader without the necessity of a PC.

The previous functions can also be performed through VisiSet™ through the Setup Wizard.

This tool includes visual feedback from the reader.
VisiSet™ provides a Calibration Tool to verify the exact positioning of the reader and to

maximize its reading performance.
Statistics on the reading performance can also be visualized through a dedicated window in

VisiSet™.

Symbol Verification can be performed through VisiSet™ when the reader has been installed

and setup as a Verifier station.

Programmability

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

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

Ultra Compact Dimensions
Direct and 90° window models for smart mounting
Outstanding decoding capability on 1D, 2D, Stacked and Postal symbologies
High performance on dynamic reading applications
X-PRESS™ for easy and intuitive setup
Optical Aiming System
10 to 30 VDC Power Supply
High Speed Ethernet Connectivity
USB Connectivity
ID-NET™ embedded high speed connectivity
Region Of Interest Windowing for higher frame rate
Run Time Self Tuning for higher flexibility

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2.2 INDICATORS AND KEYPAD BUTTON

Figure 15 - Indicators

The following LED indicators are located on the reader:

NET

For Ethernet models, on the connector side of the reader near the Ethernet
connector, the orange ETHERNET NETWORK PRESENCE LED indicates the
on-board Ethernet network connection. (Figure 15, 1)

PWR

On the connector side of the reader near the cable, the blue POWER ON LED
indicates the reader is correctly powered. (Figure 15, 2)

In normal operating mode the colors and meaning of the five LEDs are illustrated in the
following table:

READY

green LED indicates that the reader is ready to operate (Figure 15, 3)

GOOD

green LED confirms successful reading (Figure 15, 4)

TRIGGER

yellow LED indicates the status of the reading phase (Figure 15, 5)

COM

yellow LED indicates active communication on the main serial port * (Figure 15, 6)

STATUS

red LED indicates a NO READ result (Figure 15, 7)

* When connected to a Fieldbus network through the CBX500, the COM LED is always active, even in the
absence of data transmission, because of polling activity on the Fieldbus network.

During the reader startup (reset or restart phase), these five LEDs blink for one second.
In X-PRESS™ Configuration mode the colors and meaning of these five LEDs are described

in par. 2.4.
The keypad button (Figure 15, 8, is software programmable. By default it starts the X-

PRESS™ interface for quick installation without using a PC (see chp. 1).

1

3 4 5 6 7 8 2

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2.3 ID-NET™

The ID-NET™ network is a built-in high-speed interface dedicated
for high-speed reader interconnection. ID-NET™ is in addition to
the Main and Auxiliary serial interfaces.

The following network configurations are available:

 ID-NET™ M/S Synchronized: Single station – multiple readers

ID-NET™ interface allows local connection of multiple readers reading different sides of the
same target. All readers share a single presence sensor and activate/deactivate
simultaneously.

At the end of each reading phase a single data message is transmitted to the host.
Thanks to ID-NET™, data communication among readers is highly efficient so that an

immediate result will be available.

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 ID-NET™ M/S Multidata: Multiple stations – single reader

ID-NET™ interface allows connection of readers reading objects placed on independent
conveyors. All readers are typically located far away from each other and they use a
dedicated presence sensor.

At the end of each reading phase, each reader transmits its own data message to the host.
Thanks to ID-NET™, data collection among readers is accomplished at a high speed without
the need of an external multiplexing device. This leads to an overall cost reduction and to a
simple system wiring.

2.3.1 How To Setup/Configure the Reader Network

A complete ID-NET™ reader network can be easily setup through VisiSet™ as follows:

Mounting & Connection

1. Mechanically mount/install all the readers (refer to par. 3.2 and 3.3).

2. Wire ID-NET™ (refer to par. 4.3 or 5.5).

3. Power up the entire system.

Configuration of Slaves

1. Connect a PC equipped with VisiSet™ to the Main, Auxiliary or Ethernet interface of the
planned Slave reader.

2. Launch VisiSet™ and connect to the Slave reader.

3. From the VisiSet™ Device Menu select "Parameter Setup".

4. Set the Role of the Slave reader (Synchronized or Multidata) from the
Reading System Layout > Device Network Setting > Topology Role parameter.

5. Set the Slave Address according to the desired value 1-31 from the
Reading System Layout > Device Network Setting > Slave Address parameter. Each
reader must have a different Address on the ID-NET™ Network.

6. If necessary, set the ID-NET™ baudrate from the Reading System Layout >
Device Network Setting > Network Baud Rate parameter, (500 kbs default).

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7. Configure the other device parameters via VisiSet™ [Operating Mode, Calibration, Data
Collection parameters, etc.].

8. The Slave device is now Configured. Physically connect it to the Master/Slave network. If
using the CBX connection box equipped with a BM100 Backup module, you can perform
Device Backup at the Slave (see par. 2.4 for details).

Repeat these steps for each Slave reader in the ID-NET™ network.

Configuration of Master

1. Connect a PC equipped with VisiSet™ to the Main, Auxiliary or Ethernet interface of the
planned Master reader.

2. Launch VisiSet™ and connect to the Master reader.

3. From the VisiSet™ Device Menu select "Parameter Setup".

4. Set the Role of the Master reader (Synchronized or Multidata) from the
Reading System Layout > Device Network Setting > Topology Role parameter.

5. Enable the planned Slave device N from the Reading System Layout >
Expected Slave Device #N > Status parameter and, if desired, set the related
identification string from the Expected Slave Device #N > Device Description parameter.
Repeat this step for all planned Slave devices.

6. If necessary, set the ID-NET™ baudrate from the Reading System Layout >
Device Network Setting > Network Baud Rate parameter, (500 kbs default).

7. Configure the other device parameters via VisiSet™ [Operating Mode, Calibration, Data
Collection parameters, etc.].

8. The Master device is now Configured. Physically connect it to the Master/Slave network.
If using the CBX connection box equipped with a BM100 Backup module, perform a
Network Backup at the Master (see par. 2.4 for details).

9. From the VisiSet™ Device Menu select "ID-NET™ Status Window" and click on the
"Look For Devices On Network" button to check the status of the expected Slave devices
within the ID-NET™ network.

The reader network is ready.

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2.3.2 ID-NET™ Slave Management Through Master

When an ID-NET™ layout has already been configured, it is possible to modify the
configuration of any Slave from VisiSet through the Master.

1. Connect a PC equipped with VisiSet™ to the Main, or Auxiliary interface of the Master
reader.

2. Launch VisiSet™ and connect to the Master reader.

3. From the VisiSet™ Device Menu select "ID-NET™ Status Window" and click on the
"Look For Devices On Network" button to check the status of the expected Slave devices
within the ID-NET™ network.

4. Click anywhere in the row of the specific slave in the ID-NET Status Window when its
Current Status is "Present". The Parameter Setup window will be displayed after a time
based on the network speed, with the configuration of the selected slave.

5. From the specific Slave Parameter Setup Window, change any parameter (not in
interactive mode), save the configuration to a file, or load a configuration from a file.

6. Send the modified configuration to the slave.

CAUTION

If a wrong configuration is set or if the Slave Reading System Layout
parameters are changed, the slave could lose the network connection.

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2.4 EXTERNAL MEMORY BACKUP AND RESTORE THROUGH

VISISET™

The "External Memory Backup" or "External Memory Restore" functions allow performing
Complete Configuration and Environmental parameter storage for network and reading
devices. Backup & Restore can be applied to any reader connected through a device having
External Backup Memory, regardless of the reader's network configuration. Backup &
Restore automatically checks whether a previous backup or configuration is already available
for each device, speeding the procedure up and making it more secure.

These functions are supported by VisiSet™ for all reading devices having sw 6.10 and later

when connected to:

CBX + BM100 and/or BM2x0 (sw release 2.02.01 and later)
QL500 (Ethernet TCP/IP) (sw release 2.02.01 and later)
QLM-Series Gateways (reading device sw release 6.50 and later)

NOTE

Before executing a Backup on a BM100 backup module make sure the Write

Protection switch is set to Unlocked.

If BM100 and BM2x0 are both installed B&R is automatically performed only on

the BM100 module.

BM2x0 can execute B&R only with Network up and running (network cable

connected).

QL500 can backup up to 10 nodes (Master + 9 slaves).

Backup

To perform a Backup:

1. Select "External Memory Backup" from the VisiSet™ Device menu

2. You will be warned that the previous backup will be overwritten. Confirm by clicking Yes.

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The VisiSet™ Main window shows information as the backup procedure is performed and a
message indicating successful completion.

Restore

To perform a Restore:

1. Select "External Memory Restore" from the VisiSet™ Device menu

2. You will be warned that the current device configuration(s) will be overwritten. Confirm by
clicking Yes.

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The VisiSet™ Main window shows information as the restore procedure is performed and a

message indicating successful completion.

Replacement

The External Memory Restore function also provides easy and secure Single Device
Replacement:

1. Remove the device to be replaced

2. Connect the new device (make sure the new device has been previously set to default)

3. Run the Restore procedure by selecting the "External Memory Restore" item (see:
Restore procedure)

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Erase

To Erase any previous Backup:

1. Select "External Memory Erase" from the VisiSet™ Device menu

2. You will be warned that all device configurations in the current backup will be erased.
Confirm by clicking Yes.

The VisiSet™ Main window shows a message indicating successful completion.

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List

To see a List of the current Backup:

1. Select "External Memory Read Backup" from the VisiSet™ Device menu.

The VisiSet™ Main window shows a list of devices in the current Backup.

The following is a list of possible error messages displayed on the VisiSet™ main window in
case of an External Memory function failure:

Module not present: backup module not mounted (BM100) or not ready (QL500,

BM2x0)

Unable to Read Backup State: VisiSet™ is unable to connect to the backup memory
Backup function not allowed: when device is in X-PRESS™ Menu mode (BM100,

QLM) or is out of memory (QL500)

Failed! (Device not found): Master is unable to reach the addressed device
Failed! (Module is write protected): BM100 Write Protection switch is set to Locked

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2.5 X-PRESS™ HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE

X-PRESS™ is the intuitive Human Machine Interface designed to improve ease of
installation and maintenance.

Status information is clearly presented by means of the five colored LEDs, whereas the
single push button gives immediate access to the following relevant functions:

Learn to self-detect and auto-configure for reading unknown codes.
Setup to perform Exposure Time and Gain calibration.
Aim/Locate to turn on the blue ring to aid positioning.
Test with bar graph visualization to check static reading performance.

2.5.1 X-PRESS™ Functions

Quick access to the following functions is provided by
an easy procedure using the push button:

1 – Press the button (the Status LED will give a

visual feedback).

2 – Hold the button until the specific function LED is

on (Test, Focus, Setup or Learn).

3 – Release the button to enter the specific function.

Once button is pressed, the cycle of LEDs activation is as follows:


Release button
to Exit


Release button
to enter Test Mode


Release button
to enter Aim/Locate Mode

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
Release button
to enter Setup Mode


Release button
to enter Learn Mode

 (cycle)
Release button
to Exit

Test Mode (Function 1)

Once entered, the Bar Graph on the five LEDs is activated and if the imager starts reading
codes the Bar-Graph shows the Good Read Rate. In case of a NO READ condition, only the
Status LED is on and blinks.

The Bar Graph has the following meaning:

95%

75%

60%

40%

20%

To exit the Test Mode, press the X-PRESS™ push button once.

NOTE

By default, the Test exits automatically after three minutes.

Aim/Locate (Function 2)

This function causes the blue ring to turn on. Since the blue ring is centered on the FOV it
can be used to position the imager on the code. The Aim LED blinks to indicate this state.

To exit the Aim/Locate Mode, press the X-PRESS™ push button once. The blue ring turns
off.

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Setup (Function 3)

Once entered, the imager automatically performs Image Acquisition parameter calibration for
the specific code presented to it.

The Setup LED will blink until the procedure is completed.
The Setup procedure ends when the Image Acquisition parameters are successfully saved in

the reader memory, the Setup LED will remain on continuously and Matrix 210™ emits 3 high

pitched beeps.
If the calibration cannot be reached after a timeout of about 5 (five) seconds Matrix 210™ will

exit without saving the parameters to memory, the Setup LED will not remain on continuously
but it will just stop blinking. In this case Matrix 210™ emits a long low pitched beep.

Learn (Function 4)

Once entered, the imager starts a procedure to automatically detect and recognize codes
which are presented to it.

The Learn LED will blink until the procedure is completed.
The Learn procedure ends when the Image Processing and Decoding parameters are

successfully saved in the reader memory, the Learn LED will remain on continuously and

Matrix 210™ emits 3 high pitched beeps.

If the calibration cannot be reached after a timeout of about 3 (three) minutes, Matrix 210™ will

exit without saving the parameters to memory, the Learn LED will not remain on continuously
but it will just stop blinking. In this case Matrix 210™ emits a long low pitched beep.

2.5.2 Diagnostic Indication

The "STATUS" and "READY" LEDs blink simultaneously while the "GOOD" LED is on to
signal the presence of an error. Diagnostic message transmission on interfaces can be
enabled to provide details about specific error conditions. See the Diagnostic Error
Conditions chart in the Help On Line.

LED

STATUS

READY

BLINK

GOOD

ON to indicate an error

TRIGGER

COM

STATUS

BLINK

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2.6 MODEL DESCRIPTION

The Matrix 210™ reader is available in different versions according to the following
characteristics:

MATRIX 210 XXX-XXX

Illuminators

1 = Internal Illuminator

Focus Distance

1 = Near
2 = Medium
3 = Far
4 = UHD

Sensor Size

2 = WVGA (752x480)

Reading Window

0 = 90°
1 = Straight

Interface

0 = Serial
1 = Ethernet
2 = USB

Options

0 = Standard
1 = ESD Safe
2 = ESD Safe + YAG Cut Filters

2.7 ACCESSORIES

The following accessories can be used with the Matrix 210™ 21X-x0x and Matrix 210™ 21X­x1x model readers.

Accessory

Description

Order No.

External Illuminator

LT-700

Linear Array Lighting System

93A401028

BK-21-000

LT-700 Fixing Bracket

93ACC0052

Cables

CAB-ETH-M01

M12-IP67 Ethernet Cable (1M)

93A051346

CAB-ETH-M03

M12-IP67 Ethernet Cable (3M)

93A051347

CAB-ETH-M05

M12-IP67 Ethernet Cable (5M)

93A051348

Connectivity

CBX100

Compact Connection Box

93A301067

CBX500

Modular Connection Box

93A301068

BM100

Backup Module for CBX100/500

93ACC1808

BM150

Display Module for CBX500

93ACC1809

BM200/BM210

Ethernet TCP/IP Module STD/IP65 for CBX500

93ACC1851, 93ACC1852

BM300/BM310

Profibus Module STD/IP65 for CBX500

93ACC1810, 93ACC1811

BM400

DeviceNet Module IP65 for CBX500

93ACC1814

BM500/BM510/BM520

EtherNet/IP Module STD/IP65/IP54 for CBX500

93ACC1812, 93ACC1813,
93ACC1840

BM600

CAN Open Module for CBX500

93ACC1815

BM700

Profinet IO Module for CBX500

93ACC1816

BM1100

CC-Link Module for CBX500

93ACC1845

BM1200/BM1210

Modbus TCP Module STD/IP65 for CBX500

93ACC1848, 93ACC1849

BA100

DIN Rail Adapters

93ACC1821

BA200

Bosch Adapters

93ACC1822

QL150

Quick Link Slave ID-NET + Service T-Connector

93ACC1868

QL300

Quick Link Master ID-NET - Serial Host Connector

93ACC1862

QL500

Quick Link Master ID-NET - Ethernet Host Connector

93ACC1864

QLM500

Quick Link Metal Master ID-NET - EtherNet/IP Gateway

93ACC0037

QLM600

Quick Link Metal Master ID-NET - Profibus Gateway

93ACC0033

QLM700

Quick Link Metal Master ID-NET - Profinet IO Gateway

93ACC0038

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Accessory

Description

Order No.

Power Supplies

PG6002

AC/DC Power Supply Unit (US)

93ACC1718

PG6001

AC/DC Power Supply Unit (UK)

93ACC1719

PG6000

AC/DC Power Supply Unit (EU)

93ACC1720

Sensors

MEP-593

Photocell Kit PNP (PH-1)

93ACC1791

MEP-543

Photocell Kit-NPN

93ACC1728

NOTE

Matrix 210™ 21x-x2x models, (USB), are used for point-to-point
connections to PCs or USB Hubs and have no accessories.

2.8 APPLICATION EXAMPLES

2.8.1 Document Handling

Matrix 210™ is profitably used in the omnidirectional reading of 2D, stacked, linear and postal

codes for example in automated document handling and mail processing systems (see Figure 16).

Figure 16 - Address Coded in Data Matrix Symbology for Automated Mail Processing

2.8.2 Deformed or Overprinted Code Reading

Matrix 210™ assures the reading of deformed and / or overprinted codes, even though
damaged or printed on high reflective surfaces (see Figures 18, 19, 20).

Figure 17 - Unidose Flow-Pack with PDF417 Code

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Figure 18 - Overprinted Barcode Readable by Matrix 210™ also Through the Envelope Window Film

Figure 19 - Barcode Printed on Curved Surface Readable by Matrix 210™ in spite of Image Optical

Distortion

2.8.3 Direct Part Marking

Matrix 210™ is also very powerful in reading low-contrast direct part marked codes (see
Figures 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25).

Figure 20 - Dot Matrix Code Directly Marked on Metal Surface by Using Dot Peening Technology

Figure 21 - Dot Peening Marking on Metal Surface with Multi-dot per Code Element

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Figure 22 - Directly Marked Dot Matrix Code Characterized by Outstanding Separation Distance between

Adjacent Code Elements

2.8.4 Ink-Jet Printing Technology

Figure 23 - Dot Matrix Code Directly Marked on PCB Copper Pad by Using Ink-Jet Technology

2.8.5 Laser Marking/Etching Technology

Figure 24 - Data Matrix Code Directly Marked on PCB Surface by Using Laser Etching Technology

CAUTION

If application codes must be read which are produced by Laser Marking in
real time, use Matrix 210™ models incorporating YAG Filters in order to
avoid burning the CMOS sensor.

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2.9 EXTERNAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS

In some direct part marking applications best reading results are obtained by using an
external lighting system.

The LT-700 Linear Array 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

PCBs and need to be highlighted. Here the use of more than one LT-700 at different
positions can remove any shadowing effect.

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-700 Linear Array Lighting System

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3 INSTALLATION

3.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS

Verify that the Matrix 210™ reader and all the parts supplied with the equipment are present
and intact when opening the packaging; the list of parts includes:

 Matrix 210™ reader
 Quick Reference Guide
 Test Chart
 Matrix family Mini-DVD
 Mounting Kit

Mounting Screws (2)
Washers (2)
Mounting Bracket

Figure 26 - Package Contents

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3.2 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS

Matrix 210™ can be installed to operate in different positions. The four screw holes (M3 x 4)
on the body of the reader are for mechanical fixture (Figure 27).

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

Refer to par. 3.3 for various mounting solutions and correct positioning and chp. 7 for
Reading Distance considerations.

32

[1.25]

9.0

[0.36]

25.0

[0.98]

7

[0.29]

M3X4

n°4

25

[0.98]

45

[1.76]

54

[2.13]

11

[0.45]

Figure 27 – Straight Model Overall Dimensions

45

[1.76]

10.0

[0.39]

25.0

[0.98]

11.0

[0.43]

25

[0.98]

50

[1.97]

7

[0.29]

6

[0.25]

Figure 28 – 90° Model Overall Dimensions

mm

[in]

mm

[in]

Optical axis

Optical axis

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39

[1.54]

[2.52]

2

[0.08]

90°

19

[0.75]

12.5

[0.49]

25

[0.98]

19

[0.75]

60°

30°

12.5

[0.49]

25

[0.98]

60°

30°

Ø 6.2 n°3

n°4 SLOT 3.1

Figure 29 - ST-336 Mounting Bracket Overall Dimensions

38

22

[0.87]

[1.50]

2

[0.08]

10

[0.39]

30°

60°

60°

30°

n°4 SLOT 3.1

Ø 6.2 n°2

10

[0.39]

18.5

[0.73]

18.5

[0.73]

37

[1.46]

Figure 30 - ST-337 Mounting Bracket Overall Dimensions

mm

[in]

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3.3 MOUNTING AND POSITIONING MATRIX 210™

Using the Matrix 210™ mounting brackets you can obtain rotation on the various axes of the

reader as shown in the diagrams below:

Figure 31 –90° Model with ST-337 Mounting Bracket - Internal Positioning

Figure 32 –Straight Model with ST-336 Mounting Bracket - Internal Positioning

Figure 33 –Mounting Bracket External Positioning

Tilt

Pitch

Tilt

Pitch

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Matrix 210™ is able to decode code labels at a variety of angles, however significant angular

distortion may degrade reading performance.

When mounting Matrix 210™, take into consideration these ideal label position angles: Pitch
or Skew 10° to 20° and Tilt 0°.

Note: Since Matrix 210™ is omni-directional on the code plane, the Pitch and Skew angles

have the same significance with respect to the code plane. However in some advanced code
reading applications performance can be improved by modifying the Pitch angle.

Follow the suggestions below for the best orientation:
The Pitch and Skew angles are represented by the values P and S in Figure 34 and in Figure

35. Position the reader in order to avoid the direct reflection of the light emitted by the Matrix
210™ reader; it is advised to assure at least 10° for one of these angles. In some cases, such
as low contrast or low illumination, it can be useful to use a Pitch or Skew angle = 0°.

P

Assure at least 10°

Figure 34 - Pitch angle

S

Minimize

Figure 35 - Skew angle

The Tilt angle is represented by the value T in Figure 36. Matrix 210™ can read labels with
any tilt angle.

T

Minimize

Figure 36 - Tilt angle

See chp. 7 for FOV and Reading Distance considerations.

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4 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

All Matrix 210™ 25-pin models can be directly connected to a CBX connection box.
We recommend making system connections through one of the CBX connection boxes since

they offer the advantages of easy connection, easy device replacement and filtered
reference signals.

NOTE

If you require direct wiring to the reader the details of the connector pins
and relative connections are indicated in Chaper 5.

The table below gives the pinout of the CBX100/500 terminal block connectors. Use this
pinout when the Matrix 210™ reader 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)

I2B

Input 2 B (polarity insensitive)

-V

Power Reference – Inputs

Outputs

+V

Power Source - Outputs

-V

Power Reference - Outputs

O1+

Output 1 +

O1-

Output 1 -

O2+

Output 2 +

O2-

Output 2 -

Auxiliary Interface

TX

Auxiliary Interface TX

RX

Auxiliary Interface RX

SGND

Auxiliary Interface Reference

ID-NET™

REF

Network Reference

ID+

ID-NET™ network +

ID-

ID-NET™ network -

Shield

Network Cable Shield

Main Interface

RS232

RS485

Full-Duplex

RS485

Half-Duplex

TX

TX+

RTX+ RX

*RX+

RTS

TX-

RTX- CTS

*RX-

SGND

SGND

SGND

* Do not leave floating, see par. 4.2.2 for connection details.

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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 37:

V+

in

Earth
Ground

Power Supply

VGND

Figure 37 - Power Supply Connections

The power must be between 10 and 30 Vdc only.
It is recommended to connect 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

CAUTION

Do not connect to the Main Interface spring clamp terminals if using Host
Interface Modules (Fieldbus) with the CBX500.

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™ software. The RS485 half duplex is 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.

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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 transmission of code
data and reader configuration by VisiSet™.

The following pins are used for RS232 interface connection:

CBX100/500

Function

TX

Transmit Data

RX

Receive Data

RTS

Request To Send

CTS

Clear To Send

SGND

Signal Ground

It is always advisable to use shielded cables. The overall 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 38 – 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

TRANSMISSION

STOPPED

ENABLED

DISABLED

ENABLED

IDLE

IDLE

Figure 39 - RS232 Control Signals

If the RTS/CTS handshaking protocol is enabled, the Matrix 210™ activates the RTS output

to indicate a message is to be transmitted. The receiving unit activates the CTS input to
enable the transmission.

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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:

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 40 - 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+

SGND RX485-

USER INTERFACE

SGND TX+

TX-

READER

Figure 41 - RS485 Full-duplex Connections using Only TX Signals

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4.2.3 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface

NOTE

This interface is provided for backward compatibility. We recommend using
the more efficient ID-NET™ network for Master/Slave or Multiplexer layouts.

The RS485 half-duplex (3 wires + shield) interface is used for polled communication
protocols.

It can be used for Multidrop connections with a Datalogic Multiplexer, (see par. 6.5) exploiting
a proprietary protocol based on polled mode called MUX32 protocol, where a master device
polls slave devices to collect data.

CBX100/500

Function

RTX+

RS485 Receive/Transmit Data +

RTX-

RS485 Receive/Transmit Data -

SGND

Signal Ground

RTX485+

SGND RTX485-

USER INTERFACE

SGND RTX+

RTX-

READER

Figure 42 - 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 43 shows a multidrop configuration with Matrix 210™ readers connected to a

Multiplexer.

CAUTION

This is an example of multidrop wiring. Consult the multiplexer manual for
complete wiring instructions.

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Figure 43 - Matrix 210™ Multidrop Connection to a Multiplexer

* When using CBX500, the Main interface multidrop network signals: Shield, SGND, RTX+and RTX- are

repeated on terminal connector row 4 to facilitate system cabling.

*

*

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4.3 ID-NET™ INTERFACE

CBX100/500

Function

Shield

Network Cable Shield

ID+

ID-NET™ network +

ID-

ID-NET™ network -

REF

Network Reference

4.3.1 ID-NET™ Cables

The following instructions are referred to Figure 45, Figure 46 and Figure 47.

The general cable type specifications are: CAT5 twisted pair + additional CAT5 twisted

pair, shielded cable AWG 24 (or AWG 22) stranded flexible.
We recommend using DeviceNet cables (drop or trunk type) to the following reference

standards:
AN50325 – IEC 62026
UL STYLE 2502 80°C 30V

Cable Shield MUST be connected to earth ground ONLY at the Master.
NEVER use ID-NET™ cable shield as common reference.
The ID-NET™ max cable length depends on the baudrate used, (see the Baudrate Table

below).

For Common Power Connections use only 2 wires (ID+ and ID-).

- DC Voltage Power cable (Vdc – GND) should be handled as a signal cable (i.e. do

not put it together with AC cable):

- Wire dimensioning must be checked in order to avoid voltage drops greater than 0.8

Volts.

- Cable should lie down as near as possible to the ID-NET™ cable (avoiding wide

loops between them).

Reader's chassis may be connected to earth.
Network inside the same building.

Baudrate Table

Baud Rate

125 kbps

250 kbps

500 kbps

1Mbps

Cable Length

1200 m

900 m

700 m

*

* Application dependent, contact your Datalogic Automation representative for details.

NOTE

The default ID-NET™ baudrate is 500 kbps. Lower ID-NET™ baudrates
allow longer cable lengths. The baudrate is software configurable by
authorized Datalogic Automation personnel only.

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4.3.2 ID-NET™ Response Time

The following figure shows the response time of the ID-NET™ network. This time is defined
as the period between the Trigger activation and the beginning of data transmission to the
Host.

Max ID-NET™ Response Time

240

220

200

180

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

Response Time (ms)

Number of Nodes

500 kbps

250 kbps

125 kbps

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Figure 44 – ID-NET™ Response Time

CONDITIONS:

ID-NET™ M/S Synchronized layout
message length = 50 bytes per node

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Figure 45 – ID-NET™ Network Connections with isolated power blocks

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Figure 46 - ID-NET™ Network Connections with Common Power Branch Network

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Figure 47 – ID-NET™ Network Connections with Common Power Star Network

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4.3.3 ID-NET™ Network Termination

The network must be properly terminated in the first and last reader of the network. This is
done by setting the ID-NET™ Termination Resistance Switch in the CBX100/500 to ON.

4.4 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 transmission of code
data and reader configuration by VisiSet™.

The parameters relative to the aux interface (baud rate, data bits, etc.) as well as particular
communication modes such as LOCAL ECHO can be defined through the Communication
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 Interface Transmit Data

SGND

Auxiliary Interface Reference

RX TX

Reference

USER INTERFACE

Figure 49 - RS232 Auxiliary Interface Connections

NOTE

Do not connect the Aux Interface to the CBX spring clamp connectors and
the 9-pin connector simultaneously.

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4.5 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-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:

VAB = 30 Vdc max.
IIN = 12 mA (reader) + 12 mA (CBX) max.

The active state of these inputs are selected in software. Refer to the VisiSet™ Help On
Line.

An anti-disturbance filter is implemented in software on both inputs so that the minimum
pulse duration is 0.5 milliseconds. This value can be increased through the software
parameter Debounce Filter, see 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

Polarity insensitive inputs assure full functionality even if pins A and B are
exchanged.

The connections are indicated in the following diagrams:

CBX100/500

Function

+V

Power Source - External Trigger

I1A

External Trigger A (polarity insensitive)

I1B

External Trigger B (polarity insensitive)

-V

Power Reference - External Trigger

The yellow Trigger LED (Figure 15, 5) is on when the active state of the External Trigger
corresponds to ON.

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EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT CONNECTIONS USING MATRIX 210™ 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 Using Matrix 210™ Power

Power to Input
Photocell Signal

Photocell
Reference

NPN Photocell

Figure 51 - NPN External Trigger Using Matrix 210™ 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 Photocell

Figure 53 - NPN External Trigger Using External Power

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CBX100/500

Function

+V

Power Source - Inputs

I2A

Input 2 A (polarity insensitive)

I2B

Input 2 B (polarity insensitive)

-V

Power Reference - Inputs

INPUT 2 CONNECTIONS USING MATRIX 210™ POWER

CAUTION

Power is available directly to 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 210™ Power

Power to Input
Input Device Signal

Input Device
Reference

Input Device

NPN Input 2 Using Matrix 210™ Power

INPUT 2 CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER

Pulled down to External
Input Device Reference

Input
Signal

Input Device

Figure 54 - PNP Input 2 Using External Power

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Pulled up to External
Input Device Power

Input
Signal

Input Device

Figure 55 - NPN Input 2 Using External Power

4.6 OUTPUTS

Two optocoupled general purpose outputs are available. The meaning of the two outputs
Output 1 and Output 2 can be defined by the user. They are typically used either to signal the
data collection result or to control an external lighting system.

CBX100/500

Function

+V

Power Source - Outputs

O1+

Output 1 +

O1-

Output 1 -

O2+

Output 2 +

O2-

Output 2 -

-V

Power Reference Outputs

The electrical features of the two outputs are the following:

VCE = 30 Vdc max.
ICE = 40 mA continuous max.; 130 mA pulsed max.

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 all the selected codes are
correctly decoded.

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.

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OUTPUT CONNECTIONS USING MATRIX 210™ 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 210™ Power

Power to
Output device

Output device
Reference

Output Device

Output
Signal

Figure 57 - Open Collector Output Using Matrix 210™ 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
Signal

Output Device

Figure 59 - Output Open Collector Using External Power

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4.7 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-700 illuminator, one of the available digital outputs must be connected
as the control signal. In VisiSet™, configure the Output Line Function parameter to "External
Lighting System" and the Matrix Output x External Lighting System Mode parameter to
"Triggered".

Control Signal for LT-700
illuminators

Power to External
Illuminator

Figure 60 – External Lighting System Connections

Below is a table summarizing the External Illuminator wiring and power requirements:

Illuminator

Wire Color

CBX/Matrix Signal

Meaning

LT-700

Red

Vdc

10 to 30 Vdc

Black

GND

Ground

White

Earth

Shield/Earth Ground

Green

O1- or O2-

Control Signal -

Yellow

O1+ or O2+

Control Signal +

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4.8 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 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

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5 25-PIN CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

5.1 25-PIN CONNECTOR

The Matrix 210™ reader is equipped with a 25-pin male D-sub connector for connection to
the power supply, serial interfaces and input/output signals. The details of the connector pins
are indicated in the following table:

13

25

14

1

Figure 61 - 25-pin Male D-sub Connector

25-pin D-sub male connector pinout

Pin

Name

Function

13, 9

Vdc

Power supply input voltage +

25, 7

GND

Power supply input voltage -

1

CHASSIS

Cable shield connected to chassis

18

I1A

External Trigger A (polarity insensitive)

19

I1B

External Trigger B (polarity insensitive)

6

I2A

Input 2 A (polarity insensitive)

10

I2B

Input 2 B (polarity insensitive)

8

O1+

Output 1 +

22

O1-

Output 1 -

11

O2+

Output 2 +

12

O2-

Output 2 -

20

RX

Auxiliary RS232 RX

21

TX

Auxiliary RS232 TX

23

ID+

ID-NET™ network +

24

ID-

ID-NET™ network -

14, 15, 16, 17

NC

Not Connected

Pin

Name

RS232

RS485

Full-Duplex

RS485

Half-Duplex

2

MAIN INTERFACE

(SW SELECTABLE)

TX

TX+

RTX+

3

RX

*RX+

4

RTS

TX-

RTX-

5

CTS

*RX-

* Do not leave floating, see par. 5.4.2 for connection details.
In order to meet EMC requirements:

connect the reader chassis to the plant earth ground by means of a flat copper braid

shorter than 100 mm;

for direct connections, connect the main interface cable shield to pin 1 of the 25-pin

connector.

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5.2 M12-D 4-PIN CONNECTOR (ETHERNET)

In Matrix 210 21x-x1x models, an M12 D-Coded connector is provided for the on-board
Ethernet connection. This interface is IEEE 802.3 10 BaseT and IEEE 802.3u 100 BaseTx
compliant. See par. 5.7 for connection details.

Figure 62 - M12 D-Coded Female Ethernet Network Connector

M12 D-Coded Ethernet Network Connector pinout

Pin

Name

Function

1

TX +

Transmitted data (+)

2

RX +

Received data (+)

3

TX -

Transmitted data (-)

4

RX -

Received data (-)

5.3 POWER SUPPLY

Power is supplied to the reader through the pins provided on the 25-pin connector (see
Figure 63):

Earth Ground

CHASSIS

VGND

V+ (10 - 30 Vdc)

13

25

1

Vdc

GND

CHASSIS

POWER SUPPLY

Matrix 210™

Figure 63 - Power Supply Connection

The allowed supply voltage range is 10 to 30 Vdc.
It is recommended to connect pin 1 (CHASSIS) to a common earth ground.

5.4 MAIN SERIAL INTERFACE

The signals relative to the following serial interface types are available on the 25-pin
connector:

The main serial interface type and its parameters (baud rate, data bits, etc.) can be

defined by the user via VisiSet™ software. The RS485 half duplex is 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.

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5.4.1 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 transmission of code
data and reader configuration by VisiSet™.

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

Pin

Name

Function

2

TX

Transmit Data

3

RX

Receive Data

4

RTS

Request To Send

5

CTS

Clear To Send

7

GND

Ground

It is always advisable to use shielded cables. The overall maximum cable length must be
less than 15 m (49.2 ft).

Matrix 210™

7

4

5

3

GND

RTS

CTS

RX

TX

2

USER INTERFACE

GND

CTS

RTS

TXD

RXD

1

Chassis

Figure 64 - RS232 Main Interface Connections Using Hardware Handshaking

The RTS and CTS signals control data transmission and synchronize the connected devices.

Figure 65 - RS232 Control Signals

If the RTS/CTS handshaking protocol is enabled, Matrix 210™ activates the RTS output to
indicate a message is to be transmitted. The receiving unit activates the CTS input to enable
the transmission.

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5.4.2 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 pins of the 25-pin connector are used for RS485 full-duplex communication:

Pin

Name

Function

2

TX+

RS485 Transmit Data (+)

3

RX+

RS485 Receive Data (+)

4

TX-

RS485 Transmit Data (-)

5

RX-

RS485 Receive Data (-)

7

GND

Ground

Matrix 210™

TX+ 2 TX- 4 RX+ 3 RX485

RX-

5

TX485

7

GND

GND

USER INTERFACE

+ - +

-

Chassis

1

Figure 66 - RS485 Full-duplex Connections

NOTE

For applications that do not use RX485 signals, do not leave these lines
floating but connect them to GND as shown below.

Matrix 210™

TX+ 2 TX- 4 RX+ 3 RX485

RX-

5

7

GND

GND

USER INTERFACE

+

-

Chassis

1

Figure 67 - RS485 Full-duplex Connections using Only TX Signals

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5.4.3 RS485 Half-Duplex Interface

NOTE

This interface is provided for backward compatibility. We recommend using
the more efficient ID-NET™ network for Master/Slave or Multiplexer layouts.

The 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 par. 6.5) exploiting
a proprietary protocol based on polled mode called MUX32 protocol, where a master device
polls slave devices to collect 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

Ground

RTX+

2

RTX- 4 RTX485 +

RTX485 -

7

GND

MULTIPLEXER

RS485REF

Matrix 210™

1

Chassis

Figure 68 - 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.

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The figure below shows a multidrop configuration with Matrix 210™ readers connected to a
Multiplexer.

CAUTION

This is an example of multidrop wiring. Consult the multiplexer manual for
complete wiring instructions.

Figure 69 - Matrix 210™ Multidrop Connection to a Mutiplexer

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5.5 ID-NET™ INTERFACE

Pin

Name

Function

23

ID+

ID-NET™ network +

24

ID-

ID-NET™ network -

7

GND

Ground

5.5.1 ID-NET™ Cables

The following instructions are referred to Figure 71, Figure 72 and Figure 73.

The general cable type specifications are: CAT5 twisted pair + additional CAT5 twisted

pair, shielded cable AWG 24 (or AWG 22) stranded flexible.
We recommend using DeviceNet cables (drop or trunk type) to the following reference

standards:
AN50325 – IEC 62026
UL STYLE 2502 80°C 30V

Cable Shield MUST be connected to earth ground ONLY at the Master.
NEVER use ID-NET™ cable shield as common reference.
The ID-NET™ max cable length depends on the baudrate used, (see the Baudrate Table

below).

For Common Power Connections use only 2 wires (23 and 24).

- DC Voltage Power cable (Vdc – GND) should be handled as a signal cable (i.e. do

not put it together with AC cable):

- Wire dimensioning must be checked in order to avoid voltage drops greater than 0.8

Volts.

- Cable should lie down as near as possible to the ID-NET™ cable (avoiding wide

loops between them).

Reader's chassis may be connected to earth.
Network inside the same building.

Baudrate Table

Baud Rate

125 kbps

250 kbps

500 kbps

1Mbps

Cable Length

1200 m

900 m

700 m

*

* Application dependent, contact your Datalogic Automation representative for details.

NOTE

The default ID-NET™ baudrate is 500 kbps. Lower ID-NET™ baudrates
allow longer cable lengths. The baudrate is software configurable by
authorized Datalogic Automation personnel only.

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5.5.2 ID-NET™ Response Time

The following figure shows the response time of the ID-NET™ network. This time is defined
as the period between the Trigger activation and the beginning of data transmission to the
Host.

Max ID-NET™ Response Time

240

220

200

180

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

Response Time (ms)

Number of Nodes

500 kbps

250 kbps

125 kbps

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Figure 70 – ID-NET™ Response Time

CONDITIONS:

ID-NET™ M/S Synchronized layout
message length = 50 bytes per node

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Figure 71 – ID-NET™ Network Connections with isolated power blocks

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Figure 72 - ID-NET™ Network Connections with Common Power Branch Network

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Figure 73 – ID-NET™ Network Connections with Common Power Star Network

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5.5.3 ID-NET™ Network Termination

The network must be properly terminated by a 120 Ohm resistor at the first and last reader of
the network.

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 transmission of code
data and reader configuration by VisiSet™.

The parameters relative to the aux interface (baud rate, data bits, etc.) as well as particular
communication modes such as LOCAL ECHO can be defined through the Communication
folder of the VisiSet™ utility program.

The following pins of the 25-pin connector are used for auxiliary interface communication:

Pin

Name

Function

20

RX

Received data

21

TX

Transmitted data

7

GND

Ground

7

GND

GND

TXD

RX

20

RXD

TX

21

USER INTERFACE

Matrix 210™

1

Chassis

Figure 74 - RS232 Auxiliary Interface Connections Using

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5.7 ETHERNET INTERFACE (MATRIX 210 21X-X1X 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. There is no need
to use a crossover adapter since Matrix 210™ incorporates an auto-cross function.

The following is an example of a connection to a LAN using a CAB-ETH-M0x cable:

M12 D-Coded Connector Pinout

Pin

Name

Function

1

TX+

Transmitted data (positive pin)

2

RX+

Received data (positive pin)

3

TX-

Transmitted data (negative pin)

4

RX-

Received data (negative pin)

MATRIX

3

4

2

1

TX-

RX+

TX+

RX-

LAN

4

2

6

3

1 5 7

8

TX-

RX+

TX+

RX-

M12

D-coded

RJ45

Figure 75 - Straight-Through Cable

On the Matrix 210™ Ethernet interface the following communication channels are available:

Data Socket
Image Socket
WebSentinel Socket
Image FTP Client
HTTP Server
Ethernet IP
Modbus TCP

For further details refer to the Ethernet Folder in the VisiSet™ Help On Line and to the

"Matrix Ethernet Service Guide.pdf" document provided as supplementary documentation.

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5.8 INPUTS

There are two optocoupled polarity insensitive inputs available on the 25-pin connector of 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-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:

Maximum voltage: 30 Vdc
Maximum current: 12 mA

The active state of these inputs are selected in software. Refer to the VisiSet™ Help On

Line.
An anti-disturbance filter is implemented in software on both inputs so that the minimum

pulse duration is 0.5 milliseconds. This value can be increased through the software

parameter Debounce Filter, see 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

Polarity insensitive inputs assure full functionality even if pins A and B are
exchanged.

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)

7

GND

Power Supply input voltage -

The yellow Trigger LED (Figure 15, 5) is on when the active state of the External Trigger
corresponds to ON.

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EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT PNP PH-1

Vdc

GND

I1A

I1B

PNP PH-1 wires

Matrix 210™

18

19

7

(brown) +10-30 Vdc

(black) NO

(blue) 0 V

VCC

~

-

9

Figure 76 - PH-1 Photocell (PNP) External Trigger Using Matrix 210™ Power

EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT CONNECTIONS USING MATRIX 210™ POWER

EXTERNAL TRIGGER

Matrix 210™

18

19

9

7

Ground

V

Signal

VCC

~

-

Vdc

GND

I1A

I1B

Figure 77 – PNP External Trigger Using Matrix 210™ Power

EXTERNAL TRIGGER

Matrix 210™

Signal

18

19

9

7

Ground

V

VCC

~

-

Vdc

GND

I1A

I1B

Figure 78 - NPN External Trigger Using Matrix 210™ Power

EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER

Matrix 210™

EXTERNAL TRIGGER

Vext 30 Vdc max.

18

19

VCC

~

~

+

V

Signal

I1A

I1B

Figure 79 - PNP External Trigger Using External Power

25-PIN CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

75

5

Matrix 210™

EXTERNAL TRIGGER

Vext 30 Vdc max.

18

19

Signal

V

VCC

~

~

+

I1A

I1B

Figure 80 - NPN External Trigger 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)

7

GND

Power Supply input voltage -

INPUT 2 CONNECTIONS USING MATRIX 210™ POWER

INPUT DEVICE

Matrix 210™

6

10

9

7

Ground

V

Signal

VCC

~

-

Vdc

GND

I2A

I2B

Figure 81 - PNP Input 2 Using Matrix 210™ Power

INPUT DEVICE

Matrix 210™

Signal

6

10

9

7

Ground

V

VCC

~

-

Vdc

GND

I2A

I2B

Figure 82 - NPN Input 2 Using Matrix 210™ Power

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INPUT 2 CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER

Matrix 210™

INPUT DEVICE

Vext 30 Vdc max.

I2A

6

10

I2B

VCC

~

~

+

V

Signal

Figure 83 - PNP Input 2 Using External Power

Matrix 210™

INPUT DEVICE

Vext 30 Vdc max.

I2A

6

10

Signal

V

I2B

VCC

~

~

+

Figure 84 - NPN Input 2 Using External Power

5.9 OUTPUTS

Two opto-coupled general purpose outputs are available on the 25-pin connector. The
meaning of the two outputs Output 1 and Output 2 can be defined by the user. They are
typically used either to signal the data collection result.

The pinout is the following:

Pin

Name

Function

9

Vdc

Power Supply input voltage +

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

7

GND

Power Supply input voltage -

The electrical features of the two outputs are the following:
VB

CE

B

max = 30 Vdc

I max = 40 mA continuous; 130 mA pulsed

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 all the selected codes are
correctly decoded.

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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.

USER INTERFACE

O+

8/11

22/12

O-

Matrix 210™

Vext 30 Vdc max.

C

E

Figure 85 - Open Emitter Output Connection

USER INTERFACE

O+

8/11

22/12

O-

Matrix 210™

Vext 30 Vdc max.

C

E

Figure 86 - Open Collector Output Connection

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5.10 USER INTERFACE

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 connector

Pin

Name

Pin

Name

2

RX

3

RX

3

TX

2

TX

5

GND

7

GND 7 RTS

4

RTS

8

CTS

5

CTS

How To Build A Simple Interface Test Cable:

The following wiring diagram shows a simple test cable including power, external (push­button) trigger and PC RS232 COM port connections.

Matrix 210™

25-pin D-sub male

7

20

GND

RX

TX

21

25

13

GND

Vdc

9-pin D-sub female

GND

TX

RX

PC

2

3

5

18

13

I1A

Vdc

Power Supply

Vdc (10 – 30 Vdc)
Power GND

Trigger

I1B

19

Test Cable for Matrix 210™

Figure 87- Test Cable for Matrix 210™

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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

(21x-x0x and 21x-x1x models)

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 computer

running VisiSet™. Host Mode programming can be accomplished either through the main

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.

Figure 88 – Serial Interface Point-to-Point Layout

Terminal

Matrix 210™

1 2 3

 Main Serial Interface (RS232 or RS485 Full-Duplex)
 Auxiliary Serial Interface (Local Echo) (RS232)
 External Trigger (for One Shot or Phase Mode)

Host

PG6000

CBX

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In this layout the data is transmitted to the Host on the TCP/IP Ethernet interface (CBX500
with BM200/210 Host Interface Module installed). The RS232 auxiliary interface can be used
for reader configuration by connecting a laptop computer running VisiSet™. Host Mode
programming can be accomplished either through the TCP/IP Ethernet interface or the
Auxiliary interface.

In Local Echo communication mode, data is transmitted on the RS232 auxiliary interface
independently from the TCP/IP Ethernet 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.

Figure 89 – BM200/210 TCP/IP Ethernet Interface Point-to-Point Layout

Matrix 210™

1 2 3

 BM200/210 TCP/IP Ethernet Interface
 Auxiliary Serial Interface (Local Echo) (RS232)
 External Trigger (for One Shot or Phase Mode)

Host

Power

CBX500

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In this layout a single scanner functions as a Slave node on a Fieldbus network. The data is
transmitted to the Host through an accessory Fieldbus interface board installed inside the
CBX500 connection box.

Reader configuration can be accomplished through the Auxiliary interface using the VisiSet™

configuration program or Host Mode programming.
In Local Echo communication mode, data is transmitted on the RS232 auxiliary interface

independently from the Fieldbus interface selection.
When One Shot or Phase Mode operating mode is used, the reader can be activated by an

External Trigger (photoelectric sensor) when the object enters its reading zone.

Figure 90 – Fieldbus Interface Point-to-Point Layout

Matrix 210™

1 2 3

 Fieldbus Interface (Profibus, DeviceNet, etc.)
 Auxiliary Serial Interface (Local Echo) (RS232)
 External Trigger (for One Shot or Phase Mode)

Host

Power

CBX500

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6.2 PASS-THROUGH

(21x-x0x and 21x-x1x models)

6.2.1 Pass-Through on RS232

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 reader can be 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:

Figure 91 – Pass-Through Layout

NOTE

The reading device connected to the Host can be connected to a Fieldbus
network using a Host Interface module through a CBX500 connection box.

Host

1 2 3 3 1

Device#1

3

 Main Serial Interface (RS232 only)
 Auxiliary Serial Interface (RS232)
 External Trigger (for One Shot or Phase Mode)

2

1

Device#2

Device#n

2

Power

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6.2.2 Pass-Through on ID-NET™

An alternative Pass-Through layout allows the more efficient ID-NET™ network to be used.
This layout is really an ID-NET Master/Slave Multidata layout which also allows each reader
(Master and Slaves) to accept input on the Auxiliary interface, for example to connect a
device such as a hand-held reader for manual code reading capability.

Each Matrix 210™ transmits its own messages plus any messages received by its Auxiliary

interface onto the ID-NET™ interface. The Master passes all messages to the Host.
When One Shot or Phase Mode operating mode is used, the reader can be activated by an

External Trigger (photoelectric sensor) when the object enters its reading zone.

Figure 92 – Pass-Through On ID-NET™ Layout

NOTE

The reading device connected to the Host can be connected to a Fieldbus
network using a Host Interface module through a CBX500 connection box.

Host

1 4 3

3

Master

3

 Main Serial Interface (RS232 or RS485)
 Auxiliary Serial Interface (RS232)
 External Trigger (for One Shot or Phase Mode)
 ID-NET™

Slave#2

Slave#n

2

Power

2

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6.3 ID-NET™

(21x-x0x and 21x-x1x models)

The ID-NET™ connection is used to collect data from several readers to build a multi-point or
a multi-sided reading system; there can be one master and up to 31 slaves connected
together.

The slave readers are connected together using the ID-NET™ interface. Every slave reader
must have an ID-NET™ address in the range 1-31.

The master reader is also connected to the Host on the RS232/RS485 main serial interface.
For a Master/Slave Synchronized layout the External Trigger signal is unique to the system;

there is a single reading phase and a single message from the master reader to the Host
computer. It is not necessary to bring the External Trigger signal to all the readers.

In the Master/Slave Synchronized layout the Master operating mode can only be set to
Phase Mode.

The main, auxiliary, and ID-NET™ interfaces are connected as shown in the figure below.

Figure 93 – ID-NET™ M/S Synchronized Layout

The Master reader can be connected to the CBX series connection box (CBX + BM100
module) or to a QL500 having sw version 2.02.01 and later, with the advantage of the
Backup and Restore configuration function. If the Backup and Restore function is not
required, then a QL300 can be used to connect the master reader.

 Main Serial Interface (RS232 or RS485)
 External Trigger
 ID-NET™ (up to 16 devices - practical limit)

Host

1 3 2

Master

Slave#1

Slave#n

Power

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Figure 94 - ID-NET™ M/S Synchronized Layout

Matrix 210™ Master with CBX500 + Matrix 210™ Slaves with QL150

Figure 95 - ID-NET™ M/S Synchronized Layout with QL300 Serial Interface to Host

Host

QL150

PS

Power

Main Interface

CBL-1490

ID-NET

Terminator

The ID-NET network must be terminated
inserting an ID-NET terminator into the
QL300 (Master) and into the last QL in
the network.

Slave Nodes

CBL-1480-xx

CAB-PW-EXT

CBL-1480-xx

Aux

QL300

Master

QL150

ID-NET™

Aux

CBL-1496

ID-NET

Terminator

Host

QL150

3 1 4

PS

Power

CBX500

CBL-1490

ID-NET

Terminator

The ID-NET network must be terminated through
the internal switch of the CBX500 and inserting an
ID-NET terminator into the last QL in the network.

Slave Nodes

5

CBL-1480-xx

CAB-PW-EXT

CBL-1480-xx

 BA600 ID-NET™ Out
 BA400 Ext. Power
 BA500 Trigger
 BA300 Service

QL150

Master

CAB-AUX03

CAB-AUX03

Main

ID-NET™

CAB-AUX03

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The same configuration can be made to a Host using a TCP/IP Ethernet interface. In this
case the Master is connected to a CBX500 with BM200/210 Host Interface Module installed.

The TCP/IP Ethernet, auxiliary, and ID-NET™ interfaces are connected as shown in the
figure below.

Figure 96 – ID-NET™ M/S Synchronized Layout with BM200/210 TCP/IP Ethernet Interface to Host

An alternative layout to the CBXs can be made using QLs:

Figure 97 - ID-NET™ M/S Synchronized Layout with QL500 TCP/IP Ethernet Interface to Host

CBX500

 BM200/210 TCP/IP Ethernet Interface
 External Trigger
 ID-NET™ (up to 16 devices - practical limit)

Host

1 3 2

Master

Slave#1

Slave#n

Power

Host

QL150

PS

Power

Ethernet Interface

CBL-1490

ID-NET

Terminator

The ID-NET network must be terminated
inserting an ID-NET terminator into the
last QL in the network.
ID-NET on the QL500 is internally
terminated.

Slave Nodes

CBL-1480-xx

CAB-PW-EXT

CBL-1480-xx

Aux

QL500

Master

QL150

ID-NET™

Aux

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For a Master/Slave Multidata layout each reader has its own reading phase independent
from the others; each single message is sent from the master reader to the Host computer.

Figure 98 – ID-NET™ M/S Multidata

NOTE

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.

The ID-NET™ termination resistor switches must be set to ON only in the first
and last CBX connection box.

Terminal

 Main Serial Interface (RS232 or RS485)
 Auxiliary Serial Interface (Local Echo) (RS232)
 External Trigger (for One Shot or Phase Mode)
 ID-NET™ (up to 32 devices, max network extension of 1000 m)

Host

1 4 3

2

Master

Slave#1

Slave#n

Power

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The same configuration can be made to a Host using a TCP/IP Ethernet interface. In this
case the Master is connected to a CBX500 with BM200/210 Host Interface Module installed.

The TCP/IP Ethernet, auxiliary, and ID-NET™ interfaces are connected as shown in the
figure below.

Figure 99 – ID-NET™ M/S Multidata Layout with BM200/210 TCP/IP Ethernet Interface to Host

NOTE

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.

The ID-NET™ termination resistor switches must be set to ON only in the first
and last CBX connection box.

Terminal

 BM200/210 TCP/IP Ethernet Interface
 Auxiliary Serial Interface (Local Echo) (RS232)
 External Trigger (for One Shot or Phase Mode)
 ID-NET™ (up to 32 devices, max network extension of 1000 m)

Host

1 4 3

2

Master

Slave#1

Slave#n

Power

CBX500

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Alternatively, the Master scanner can communicate to the Host as a Slave node on a
Fieldbus network. This requires using an accessory Fieldbus interface board installed inside
the CBX500 connection box.

System configuration can be accomplished through the Auxiliary interface of the Master
reader (internal CBX500 9-pin connector) using the VisiSet™ configuration program or Host
Mode programming.

Figure 100 – ID-NET™ Fieldbus M/S Synchronized Layout

Figure 101 – ID-NET™ Fieldbus M/S Multidata

Terminal

 Fieldbus Interface
 Auxiliary Serial Interface (Local Echo) (RS232)
 External Trigger (for One Shot or Phase Mode)
 ID-NET™ (up to 32 devices, max network extension of 1000 m)

Host

1

4 3 2

Master

Slave#1

Slave#n

Power

 Fieldbus Interface
 External Trigger (for One Shot or Phase Mode)
 ID-NET™ (up to 16 devices - practical limit)

Host

2

Master

Slave#1

Slave#n

Power

1

3

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6.4 RS232 MASTER/SLAVE

(21x-x0x and 21x-x1x models)

NOTE

This interface is provided for backward compatibility. We recommend using
the more efficient ID-NET™ network for Master/Slave or Multiplexer layouts.

The RS232 master/slave connection is used to collect data from several readers to build either
a multi-point or a multi-sided reading system; there can be one master and up to 9 slaves
connected together.

The Slave readers use RS232 only on the main and auxiliary serial interfaces. Each slave
reader transmits the messages received by the auxiliary interface onto the main interface. All
messages will be 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 readers.

The main and auxiliary ports are connected as shown in the figure below.

Figure 102 – RS232 Master/Slave Layout

Host

1 2 3

1

Master

 Main Serial Interface (Slaves RS232 only)
 Auxiliary Serial Interface (RS232)
 External Trigger

2

1

Slave#1

Slave#n

Power