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).

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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).