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  • Page 1 MATRIX 210™ Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Matrix 210™ Reference Manual Ed.: 01/2014 © 2011 - 2014 Datalogic Automation S.r.l.  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  Protected to the fullest extent under U.S. and international laws. Copying, or altering of this document is prohibited without express written consent from Datalogic Automation S.r.l.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.8.3 Direct Part Marking ....................33 2.8.4 Ink-Jet Printing Technology ..................34 2.8.5 Laser Marking/Etching Technology ................34 External Lighting Systems ..................35 INSTALLATION ......................36 Package Contents ..................... 36 Mechanical Dimensions .................... 37 Mounting and Positioning Matrix 210™ ..............39...
  • Page 4 5.5.1 ID-NET™ Cables ...................... 66 5.5.2 ID-NET™ Response Time ..................67 5.5.3 ID-NET™ Network Termination ................. 71 Auxiliary RS232 Interface ..................71 Ethernet Interface (Matrix 210 21x-x1x models only)..........72 Inputs ........................73 Outputs ........................76 5.10 User Interface ......................78 TYPICAL LAYOUTS....................
  • Page 5 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 Image Capture and Decoding ................. 120 Statistics .........................

  • Page 6: References

    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.

  • Page 7: Compliance

    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.

  • Page 8: Handling

    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.
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: General View

    GENERAL VIEW Matrix 210™ Figure A Mounting Holes (4) Ethernet Network Presence Reading Window (for Ethernet Models) HMI X-PRESS™ Interface "Power ON" LED Device Class Labels...

  • Page 11: Rapid Configuration

    External Trigger (photoelectric sensor) when the object enters its reading zone. PG 6000 Main Interface Matrix 210™ Host * External Trigger or Presence Sensor I/O, AUX (for One Shot or Phase Mode) P.S. Figure 1 – Matrix 210™ in Stand Alone Layout...
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13 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".
  • Page 14 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.

  • Page 15: Step 2 - Mount And Position The Reader

    RAPID CONFIGURATION 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.

  • Page 16: Step 3 - Aim The Reader

    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.

  • Page 17: Step 4 - X-Press™ Configuration

    RAPID CONFIGURATION 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.

  • Page 18: Reset Reader To Factory Default (Optional)

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL If you have used this procedure to configure Matrix 210™ go to step 7. NOTE 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™...

  • Page 19: Step 5 - Installing Visiset™ Configuration Program

    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.

  • Page 20: Step 6 - Configuration Using Setup Wizard

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 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.
  • Page 21 RAPID CONFIGURATION 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.
  • Page 22 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 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. Setup Result 5. Select a Saving Options choice and press the "Save" button.

  • Page 23: 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.

  • Page 24: Advanced Reader Configuration

    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.

  • Page 25: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 26 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...
  • Page 27 INTRODUCTION 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...

  • Page 28: Indicators And Keypad Button

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 2.2 INDICATORS AND KEYPAD BUTTON Figure 15 - Indicators The following LED indicators are located on the reader: 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.

  • Page 29: Id-Net

    INTRODUCTION 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™...

  • Page 30: How To Setup/Configure The Reader Network

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL  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.
  • Page 31 INTRODUCTION 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.

  • Page 32: Id-Net™ Slave Management Through Master

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL ID-NET™ Slave Management Through Master 2.3.2 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.

  • Page 33: External Memory Backup And Restore Through Visiset

    INTRODUCTION 2.4 EXTERNAL MEMORY BACKUP 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.
  • Page 34 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 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...
  • Page 35 INTRODUCTION 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.
  • Page 36 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 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.
  • Page 37 INTRODUCTION 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)

  • Page 38: X-Press™ Human Machine Interface

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 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.
  • Page 39 INTRODUCTION    (cycle) Release button Release button Release button to enter Setup Mode to enter Learn Mode 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.

  • Page 40: Diagnostic Indication

    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.

  • Page 41: Model Description

    0 = 90° 2 = Medium 1 = Straight 3 = Far 4 = UHD 2.7 ACCESSORIES The following accessories can be used with the Matrix 210™ 21X-x0x and Matrix 210™ 21X- x1x model readers. Accessory Description Order No. External Illuminator...

  • Page 42: 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...

  • Page 43: Direct Part Marking

    INTRODUCTION 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).

  • Page 44: Ink-Jet Printing Technology

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

  • Page 45: External Lighting Systems

    INTRODUCTION 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.

  • Page 46: Installation

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 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 ...

  • Page 47: Mechanical Dimensions

    INSTALLATION 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.
  • Page 48 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 60° 30° 90° 12.5 [0.49] [2.52] [0.98] 60° 30° Ø 6.2 n°3 12.5 [0.49] [in] Figure 29 - ST-336 Mounting Bracket Overall Dimensions 30° 60° 18.5 Ø 6.2 n°2 [0.73] [1.50] [1.46] 30° 60° 18.5 [0.73]...

  • Page 49: Mounting And Positioning Matrix 210

    INSTALLATION 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: Tilt Pitch Figure 31 –90° Model with ST-337 Mounting Bracket - Internal Positioning...
  • Page 50 Assure at least 10° Minimize Figure 34 - Pitch angle 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. Minimize Figure 36 - Tilt angle...

  • Page 51: Cbx Electrical Connections

    CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 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.

  • Page 52: Power Supply

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 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. NOTE 4.1 POWER SUPPLY Power can be supplied to the reader through the CBX100/500 spring clamp terminal pins as...

  • Page 53: Rs232 Interface

    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.

  • Page 54: Rs485 Full-Duplex Interface

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 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.

  • Page 55: Rs485 Half-Duplex Interface

    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.
  • Page 56 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 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.

  • Page 57: Id-Net™ Interface

    1200 m 900 m 700 m * Application dependent, contact your Datalogic Automation representative for details. 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.

  • Page 58: Id-Net™ Response Time

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL ID-NET™ Response Time 4.3.2 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...
  • Page 59 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Figure 45 – ID-NET™ Network Connections with isolated power blocks...
  • Page 60 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL Figure 46 - ID-NET™ Network Connections with Common Power Branch Network...
  • Page 61 CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Figure 47 – ID-NET™ Network Connections with Common Power Star Network...

  • Page 62: Id-Net™ Network Termination

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL ID-NET™ Network Termination 4.3.3 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.

  • Page 63: Inputs

    CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 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...
  • Page 64 Power is available directly to the Input Device, independently from the Power Supply Switch inside the CBX. CAUTION PH-1 Photocell (PNP) (brown) (black) (blue) Figure 50 – PH-1 External Trigger Using Matrix 210™ Power NPN Photocell Power to Input Photocell Signal Photocell Reference Figure 51 - NPN External Trigger Using Matrix 210™...
  • Page 65 Power Source - Inputs Input 2 A (polarity insensitive) Input 2 B (polarity insensitive) Power Reference - Inputs INPUT 2 CONNECTIONS USING MATRIX 210™ POWER Power is available directly to the Input Device, independently from the Power Supply Switch inside the CBX. CAUTION...

  • Page 66: Outputs

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL Input Device Pulled up to External Input Device Power Input Signal 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.
  • Page 67 CAUTION Output Device Power to Output Output device Signal Output device Reference Figure 56 - Open Emitter Output Using Matrix 210™ Power Output Device Power to Output device Output device Reference Output Signal Figure 57 - Open Collector Output Using Matrix 210™ Power...

  • Page 68: External Lighting Systems

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 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. Power is available directly to the Illuminator, independently from the Power Supply Switch inside the CBX.

  • Page 69: User Interface - Host

    CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 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 9-pin male connector 25-pin male connector Name Name...

  • Page 70: 25-Pin Cable Electrical Connections

    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:...

  • Page 71: M12-D 4-Pin Connector (Ethernet)

    25-PIN CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 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.

  • Page 72: Rs232 Interface

    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...

  • Page 73: Rs485 Full-Duplex Interface

    Function RS485 Transmit Data (+) RS485 Receive Data (+) RS485 Transmit Data (-) RS485 Receive Data (-) Ground Matrix 210™ USER INTERFACE RX485 TX485 Chassis Figure 66 - RS485 Full-duplex Connections For applications that do not use RX485 signals, do not leave these lines floating but connect them to GND as shown below.

  • Page 74: Rs485 Half-Duplex Interface

    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.
  • Page 75 25-PIN CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The figure below shows a multidrop configuration with Matrix 210™ readers connected to a Multiplexer. This is an example of multidrop wiring. Consult the multiplexer manual for complete wiring instructions. CAUTION Figure 69 - Matrix 210™ Multidrop Connection to a Mutiplexer...

  • Page 76: Id-Net™ Interface

    1200 m 900 m 700 m * Application dependent, contact your Datalogic Automation representative for details. 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.

  • Page 77: Id-Net™ Response Time

    25-PIN CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ID-NET™ Response Time 5.5.2 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 14 15 Number of Nodes 500 kbps...
  • Page 78 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL Figure 71 – ID-NET™ Network Connections with isolated power blocks...
  • Page 79 25-PIN CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Figure 72 - ID-NET™ Network Connections with Common Power Branch Network...
  • Page 80 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL Figure 73 – ID-NET™ Network Connections with Common Power Star Network...

  • Page 81: Id-Net™ Network Termination

    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: Name Function Received data Transmitted data Ground Matrix 210™ USER INTERFACE Chassis Figure 74 - RS232 Auxiliary Interface Connections Using...

  • Page 82: Ethernet Interface (Matrix 210 21X-X1X Models Only)

    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:...

  • Page 83: Inputs

    25-PIN CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 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...
  • Page 84 EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT PNP PH-1 Matrix 210™ PNP PH-1 wires (brown) +10-30 Vdc (black) NO (blue) 0 V Figure 76 - PH-1 Photocell (PNP) External Trigger Using Matrix 210™ Power EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT CONNECTIONS USING MATRIX 210™ POWER Matrix 210™ EXTERNAL TRIGGER Signal Ground Figure 77 –...
  • Page 85 Power Supply input voltage - INPUT 2 CONNECTIONS USING MATRIX 210™ POWER Matrix 210™ INPUT DEVICE Signal Ground Figure 81 - PNP Input 2 Using Matrix 210™ Power Matrix 210™ INPUT DEVICE Signal Ground Figure 82 - NPN Input 2 Using Matrix 210™ Power...

  • Page 86: Outputs

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL INPUT 2 CONNECTIONS USING EXTERNAL POWER Vext 30 Vdc max. Matrix 210™ INPUT DEVICE Signal Figure 83 - PNP Input 2 Using External Power Matrix 210™ Vext 30 Vdc max. INPUT DEVICE Signal Figure 84 - NPN Input 2 Using External Power 5.9 OUTPUTS...
  • Page 87 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. Vext 30 Vdc max. Matrix 210™ USER INTERFACE 8/11 22/12 Figure 85 - Open Emitter Output Connection Vext 30 Vdc max.

  • Page 88: User Interface

    The following wiring diagram shows a simple test cable including power, external (push- button) trigger and PC RS232 COM port connections. 25-pin D-sub male 9-pin D-sub female Matrix 210™ Power Supply Vdc (10 – 30 Vdc) Power GND Trigger Test Cable for Matrix 210™ Figure 87- Test Cable for Matrix 210™...

  • Page 89: Typical Layouts

    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. Host PG6000 Matrix 210™ Terminal  Main Serial Interface (RS232 or RS485 Full-Duplex) ...
  • Page 90 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 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.
  • Page 91 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. Power CBX500 Matrix 210™  Fieldbus Interface (Profibus, DeviceNet, etc.)  Auxiliary Serial Interface (Local Echo) (RS232) ...

  • Page 92: Pass-Through

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 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.

  • Page 93: Pass-Through On Id-Net

    (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.

  • Page 94: Id-Net

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 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.
  • Page 95  BA400 Ext. Power  BA500 Trigger Main  BA300 Service CBX500 CAB-AUX03 Figure 94 - ID-NET™ M/S Synchronized Layout Matrix 210™ Master with CBX500 + Matrix 210™ Slaves with QL150 CBL-1496 ID-NET ID-NET™ QL150 QL150 Terminator CBL-1480-xx CBL-1480-xx Master...
  • Page 96 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 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.
  • Page 97 TYPICAL LAYOUTS 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. Master Slave#1 Slave#n Terminal Power  Host Main Serial Interface (RS232 or RS485) ...
  • Page 98 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 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.
  • Page 99 TYPICAL LAYOUTS 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™...

  • Page 100: Rs232 Master/Slave

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 6.4 RS232 MASTER/SLAVE (21x-x0x and 21x-x1x models) This interface is provided for backward compatibility. We recommend using the more efficient ID-NET™ network for Master/Slave or Multiplexer layouts. NOTE 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;...

  • Page 101: Multiplexer

    TYPICAL LAYOUTS 6.5 MULTIPLEXER (21x-x0x and 21x-x1x models) This interface is provided for backward compatibility. We recommend using the more efficient ID-NET™ network for Master/Slave or Multiplexer layouts. NOTE Each reader is connected to a Multiplexer (for example MX4000) with the RS485 half-duplex main interface through a CBX connection box.

  • Page 102: Ethernet Connection

    Ethernet parameters via VisiSet™. For further details, see the Ethernet Folder in the VisiSet™ Help On Line. “In a Point-to-Point layout the reader is connected to a local host by using a CAB-ETH-M0x cable There is no need to use a crossover adapter since Matrix 210™ incorporates an auto- cross function. CAB-MS0x...
  • Page 103 TYPICAL LAYOUTS When using a Local Area Network (LAN), one or more Matrix 210 21X-X1X can be connected to the network by using CAB-ETH-M0x cables: Matrix 210™ Power HOST NETWORK  Ethernet Interface  Auxiliary Serial Interface (Local Echo) (RS232) ...

  • Page 104: Usb Connection

    Matrix 210™ Host Figure 106 - USB Point-to-Point Layout One or more Matrix 210™ USB models can be connected to USB Hub. The HUB must be able to supply 500 mA to each port. Matrix 210™ HOST USB HUB Figure 107 –...

  • Page 105: Reading Features

    READING FEATURES 7 READING FEATURES Focus Field of View Typ. 2D Code Resolution Reading Distance Linear and mm (mils) Distance mm (in) Stacked mm (in) MODELS mm (in) Code min. max. Resolution mm (mils) Max. 0.076 (3) 28 (1.10) 32 (1.26) 16.5 10.5 214-xxx UHD...

  • Page 106: Maximum Line Speed Calculation

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 7.1 MAXIMUM LINE SPEED CALCULATION The Exposure Time (or Shutter) parameter defines the time during which the image will be exposed to the reader sensor to be acquired. This parameter depends heavily on the environmental conditions (external lighting, image contrast etc.).
  • Page 107 READING FEATURES The Internal Lighting Mode parameter allows to set the operating mode of the internal lighting system. The possible values are: Disabled: the built-in lighting system is turned off all the time. This option can be useful only if external lighting is sufficient; Always ON: the built-in lighting system is turned on all the time at the lowest power level.

  • Page 108: Software Configuration

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 8 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Software configuration of your Matrix 210™ for static reading or simple code reading applications can be accomplished by the Rapid Configuration procedure using the X- PRESS™ HMI (which requires no external configuration program) or by using the VisiSet™...

  • Page 109: Startup

    After completing the mechanical and electrical connections to Matrix 210™, you can begin software configuration as follows: 1. Power on the Matrix 210™ reader. Wait for the reader startup. The system bootstrap requires a few seconds to be completed. The reader automatically enters Run Mode.

  • Page 110: Visiset™ Options

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL VisiSet™ Options 8.3.1 The Options item from the VisiSet™ menu (see Figure 108) presents a window allowing you to configure: the logging function (Log) VisiSet™ window properties (Environment) VisiSet™ communication channel (Communication) Figure 109 - Options - Log...
  • Page 111 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Figure 111 - Options – Communication Figure 112 - Options – Communication: Ethernet...

  • Page 112: Configuration

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 8.4 CONFIGURATION Once connected to Matrix 210™ as described in par. 8.3, you can modify the configuration parameters as follows: 1. Press the Calibration Tool button from the Main Menu. Matrix 210™ will download its permanent memory configuration parameters with the default values (if it is the first time) to VisiSet™.

  • Page 113: Edit Reader Parameters

    SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 8.4.1 Edit Reader Parameters The Parameter Setup window displays the configuration parameters grouped in a series of folders. Each parameter can be modified by selecting a different item from the prescribed list in the box, or by typing new values directly into the parameter box. By right clicking the mouse when positioned over the name of a specific Parameter or Group, a pop-up menu appears allowing you to directly manage that particular parameter or group.
  • Page 114 Sets the Display language and Layout of the BM150 Display when using the CBX500 connection box.  Diagnostics Enables various diagnostic messages, formatting and actions. When all the configuration parameters are set correctly, save them to the Matrix 210™ reader by pressing the Send button. See Figure 113.

  • Page 115: Send Configuration Options

    SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION For successive configuration of other readers or for backup/archive copies, it is possible to save the configuration onto your PC by selecting the Save Configuration File option from the File menu. From the File menu, you can also Save Configuration As Text File for a human readable version.
  • Page 116 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL Environmental Parameters regard the device Identity and Position in a Network (ID-NET™, Master/Slave RS232, MUX 32, Ethernet) and are not influenced by the "Send Default Configuration" and "Send Configuration" commands. This allows individual devices to be configured differently without affecting their recognized position in the network.
  • Page 117 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION HOST INTERFACE - Host Interface Type CBX ETHERNET SYSTEM (CBX with Host Interface Modules) - Status - DHCP Client - IP Address - Subnet Mask - Gateway Address PROFIBUS - Node Address DEVICENET - Node Address ETHERNET-IP - IP Addressing Mode - IP Address - Subnet Mask - Gateway Address...
  • Page 118 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL For device replacement it is necessary to send the previously saved configuration (both Configuration and Environmental parameters) to the new device. To do this select "Send Configuration with Options" from the Device Menu and check the Environmental Parameters...

  • Page 119: Calibration

    Parameter Setup window: Figure 114 - Calibration OK This tool provides a "real-time" image display while Matrix 210™ is reading. It also gives immediate results on the performance of the installed Matrix 210™ reader. If Self Tuning is enabled, the Calibration Tool window indicates the region where the calibration algorithm is performed: it is within the central box delimited by four red dots.
  • Page 120 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL The Parameter Setup window works in Interactive Mode in order to cause each parameter setting to be immediately effective. If you want to save the temporary configuration to permanent memory, you must first close the Calibration Tool window. Then, you must disable the...
  • Page 121 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Over-exposure: To correct this result it is recommended to change the following parameters in their order of appearance: 1. decrease the Gain 2. decrease the Exposure Time Figure 116 - Example Over Exposure: Too Light...
  • Page 122 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL Moving code out of the Field of View: To correct this result and have the code completely visible in F.O.V., it is possible to follow one or both the procedures listed below: reposition the reader use the Acquisition Trigger Delay by tuning the Delay Time (x100µs)

  • Page 123: Multi Image Acquisition Settings

    These dynamic settings will be used instead of the static settings saved in memory. For more details see the Matrix 210™ Help On-Line. Self Tuning Image Processing In the Image Processing parameter setup menu, the Self Tuning parameters manage the Image Processing and Symbology related parameters.

  • Page 124: Region Of Interest Windowing

    The Top, Bottom, Left and Right parameters allow to precisely define the image window to be processed, visualized and saved. In Matrix 210™ the frame rate is dependent on the number of rows and columns in the defined window. The smaller the window, the lower the frame period and consequently the higher the frame rate.

  • Page 125: Direct Part Marking Applications

    SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 8.4.7 Direct Part Marking Applications Decoding Method: Direct Marking For Data Matrix and QR code the Decoding Method parameter selects the decoding algorithm according to the printing/marking technique used to create the symbol and on the overall printing/marking quality. The Direct Marking selection improves the decode rate for low quality Direct Part Mark codes and in general for Direct Part Mark codes with dot peening type module shapes.
  • Page 126 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL Image Filter Sets the filter to be applied to the image before being processed. This parameter can be used to successfully decode particular ink-spread printed codes (i.e. direct part mark codes). A different filter can be applied to each Image Acquisition Setting.
  • Page 127 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION The Open filter eliminates white areas (defects) in the dark zones of the image. Before - No Read After - Readable Open The Contrast Stretching filter maximizes image contrast. Before - No Read After - Readable Contrast Stretching...
  • Page 128 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL The Histogram Equalization filter makes the gray level distribution uniform. Before - No Read After - Readable Histogram Equalization The Smoothing filter deletes small (insignificant) details in the center of the image. Before - No Read...
  • Page 129 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION The Deblurring filter improves blurred images. Before - No Read After - Readable Deblurring The Black Enhancement filter produces a nonlinear increase in the black level for light images. Before - No Read After - Readable Black Enhancement The White Enhancement filter produces a nonlinear increase in the white level for dark images.

  • Page 130: Image Capture And Decoding

    MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL 8.5 IMAGE CAPTURE AND DECODING By using the Capture Image and Decode Last Image functions from the VisiSet™ Main menu, you can get information about the image decodable codes in terms of Symbology, encoded Data, Position and Orientation, Decode Time and Code Quality Assessment Metrics.

  • Page 131: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 9 MAINTENANCE 9.1 CLEANING Clean the reading window (see Figure A, 1) periodically for continued correct operation of the reader. Dust, dirt, etc. on the window may alter the reading performance. Repeat the operation frequently in particularly dirty environments. Use soft material and alcohol to clean the window and avoid any abrasive substances.

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting

    F1 key, or select Help>Paramters Help from the command menu. If you’re unable to fix the problem and you’re going to contact your local Datalogic office or Datalogic Partner or ARC, we suggest providing (if possible): Application Program version, Parameter Configuration file, Serial Number and Order Number of your reader.
  • Page 133 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion One Shot or Phase Mode In the Operating Mode folder check the settings for using serial trigger source: Reading Phase-ON, Acquisition Trigger and the ”TRIGGER” LED is not Reading Phase-OFF parameters. blinking. Are the COM port parameters (Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, Stop Bits, Handshake) correctly assigned? In the communication folder, check the settings of Reading Phase-ON String, Acquisition Trigger...
  • Page 134 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion Communication: Are the host serial port settings the same as the reader data transferred to the host serial port settings? are incorrect, corrupted or In VisiSet Communication folder check the settings of incomplete.

  • Page 135: Technical Features

    Protection Class IP65 EN 60529 PHYSICAL FEATURES Matrix 210 21x-1xx models Matrix 210 21x-0xx models Dimensions 50 x 25 x 45 mm (1.97 x 0.98 x 1.77 in) 54 x 32 x 45 mm (2.13 x 1.26 x 1.77 in) Weight 204 g.
  • Page 136 MATRIX 210™ REFERENCE MANUAL SOFTWARE FEATURES Readable Code Symbologies 1-D and stacked POSTAL PDF417 Standard and Micro PDF417 Data Matrix ECC 200 Australia Post (Standard, GS1 and Direct Marking) Code 128 (GS1-128) Royal Mail 4 State Customer QR Code Code 39 (Standard and Full ASCII)

  • Page 137: Glossary

    GLOSSARY (Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility): AIM Global is the international trade association representing automatic identification and mobility technology solution providers. AIM DPM Quality Guideline Standard applicable to the symbol quality assessment of direct part marking (DPM) performed in using two-dimensional bar code symbols. It defines modifications to the measurement and grading of several symbol quality parameters.
  • Page 138 Depth of Field The difference between the minimum and the maximum distance of the object in the field of view that appears to be in focus. Diffused Illumination Distributed soft lighting from a wide variety of angles used to eliminate shadows and direct reflection effects from highly reflective surfaces.
  • Page 139 (International Organization for Standardization): A network of the national standards institutes of several countries producing world-wide industrial and commercial standards. LED (Light Emitting Diode) A low power electronic light source commonly used as an indicator light. It uses less power than an incandescent light bulb but more than a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).

  • Page 140: Index

    25-Pin Direct Connections, 60 Main Serial Interface, 42, 61 Maintenance, 121 Mechanical Dimensions, 37 Model Description, 31 Accessories, 31 Mounting and Positioning Matrix 210™, 39 Application Examples, 32 Multiplexer, 91 Auxiliary RS232 Interface, 52, 71 Outputs, 56, 76 Calibration, 109...

  • Page 141: Declaration Of Conformity

    40050 Monte San Pietro Bologna - Italy declares that the MATRIX 210 ; Compact 2D Imager and all its models are in conformity with the requirements of the European Council Directives listed below: 2004 / 108 / EC EMC Directive...
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