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Datalogic Matrix-1000 Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Matrix-1000™ Reference Manual...
  • Page 3 Matrix-1000™ REFERENCE MANUAL...
  • Page 4 Datalogic S.p.A. reserves the right to make modifications and improvements without prior notification. 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS REFERENCES ..................... v Conventions ....................v Reference Documentation ................v Service, Support and Warranty ..............v SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................vi Power Supply....................vi compliance label ...................vi GENERAL VIEW ..................vii GUIDE TO INSTALLATION ..............viii GENERAL FEATURES ................1 Introduction ....................1 Description ....................
  • Page 6 3.4.2 Calibration....................35 Image Capture and Decoding ..............39 Statistics...................... 40 MAINTENANCE ..................41 Cleaning...................... 41 TROUBLESHOOTING................42 General Guidelines ..................42 TECHNICAL FEATURES ................46 GLOSSARY....................49 INDEX ......................51...

  • Page 7: References

    Matrix Host Mode Programming, Matrix SW Parameter Guide, provided as supplementary documentation on CD-ROM. SERVICE, SUPPORT AND WARRANTY Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on to www.datalogic.com/services and click on the links indicated for further information including: ·...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For installation, use and maintenance it is not necessary to open the reader. POWER SUPPLY ATTENTION: READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING THE PRODUCT - This product is intended to be installed by Qualified Personnel only. This 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 1 A.

  • Page 9: General View

    GENERAL VIEW Matrix-1000™ Figure A Reading Window Good Read LED Auxiliary Interface External Trigger LED Main/Auxiliary Interface Power On LED Main Tx LED...

  • Page 10: Guide To Installation

    GUIDE TO INSTALLATION The following can be used as a checklist to verify all of the steps necessary for complete installation of the Matrix-1000 compact 2D reader. Read all information in the section "Safety Precautions" at the beginning of this manual.

  • Page 11: General Features

    A Calibration Tool is provided to verify the exact positioning of the reader and to maximize its reading performance. Programmability If your requirements are not met by the Standard Application Program, Custom Application Programs can be requested at your local Datalogic distributor.

  • Page 12: Description

    Matrix-1000™ DESCRIPTION Some of the main features of this reader are given below: Decoding of most popular linear and stacked barcodes, 2D code symbologies and postal codes Omni-directional reading Frame rate up to 30 frames/sec (1800 frames/min) Moving code reading Calibration Tool to verify exact code positioning in the Field of View and to maximize the reading performance Parameter configuration via Windows-based VisiSet™...
  • Page 13 GENERAL FEATURES Electrical connection of Power, serial interfaces and I/O signals is provided through a 25-pin connector (see Figure A, 3). In addition there is a 9-pin Auxiliary interface connector for reader configuration (see Figure A, 2). The following indicators are located on the top of the reader: red LED indicates that the reader is connected to the power supply (see Figure A, 7);...

  • Page 14: Model Description

    Matrix-1000™ MODEL DESCRIPTION The Matrix-1000 reader is available in different versions according to the Optical Characteristics. MATRIX - 10X1 Optics 2 = High Density (HD) 3 = Standard Density (SD) 4 = Low Density (LD) 5 = Medium Range (MR) AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Order no.

  • Page 15: Application Examples

    GENERAL FEATURES APPLICATION EXAMPLES The Matrix-1000™ wide choice of fields of view and high performance of decoding libraries allow the reading of many small codes (see 96 vial application in Figure 1) as well as deformed and / or overprinted codes also when they are damaged or printed on high reflective surfaces (see Figures 2, 3, 4).
  • Page 16 Figure 4 - Barcode Printed on Curved Surface Readable by Matrix-1000™ in spite of Image Optical Distortion The Matrix-1000™ is particularly suitable for applications requiring an array of readers to cover a very large reading area (see Figure 5). Figure 5 - Ten readers connected to a Datalogic MX4000 through a multidrop network.

  • Page 17: Installation

    INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PACKAGE CONTENTS Verify that the Matrix-1000 reader and all the parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging; the list of parts includes: Matrix-1000 reader Quick Reference Guide Test chart Matrix family CD-ROM Auxiliary port connector cover Mounting kit Mounting screws and washers (4 ea.)

  • Page 18: Mechanical Installation

    Matrix-1000™ MECHANICAL INSTALLATION Matrix-1000 can be installed to operate in different positions. The eight screw holes (M4 x 5) on the body of the reader are for mechanical fixture (Figure 7). The diagram below gives the overall dimensions of the reader and may be used for its installation.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION [2.87] [1.46] [0.59] [0.08] [inch] [0.17] Figure 8 - Mounting Bracket Dimensions...

  • Page 20: Mounting Matrix-1000

    Matrix-1000™ 2.2.1 Mounting Matrix-1000™ Using the Matrix-1000™ mounting bracket you can obtain vertical shift and rotation of the reader as shown in the diagram below: Figure 9 - Positioning with Mounting Brackets...

  • Page 21: Electrical Connections

    INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The Matrix-1000 reader is equipped with a 25-pin male D-Sub connector for connection to the power supply and input/output signals. The details of the connector pins are indicated in the following table: Figure 10 - 25-pin male D-Sub Connector 25-pin male D-sub connector pinout Name Function...
  • Page 22 Matrix-1000™ There is also a separate 9-pin female D-sub connector for the Auxiliary port connection with the following pinout: Figure 11 - 9-pin female D-Sub Connector 9-pin female D-sub connector pinout Name Function TXAUX Transmitted data of RS232 Auxiliary Interface RXAUX Received data of RS232 Auxiliary Interface Reference GND of RS232 Auxiliary Interface...
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION C-BOX pinout for Matrix-1000™ The table below gives the pinout of the C-BOX 100 terminal block connectors. Use this pinout when the Matrix-1000™ reader is connected by means of the C-BOX 100: C-BOX 100 Terminal Block Connectors Power 1, 3, 5 2, 4, 6 7, 8 EARTH GROUND...

  • Page 24: Power Supply

    Matrix-1000™ 2.3.1 Power Supply Power is supplied to the reader through the pins provided on the 25-pin connector (see Figure 12): MATRIX USER INTERFACE 9/13 V+ (10 - 30 Vdc) 23/25 V- (Ground) SHIELD CHASSIS Figure 12 - Power Supply Connection The allowed supply voltage range is 10 to 30 Vdc.

  • Page 25: Rs485 Half-Duplex Main 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 Figure 13 and par. 2.6.2). The following pins of the 25-pin connector are used for RS485 half-duplex...
  • Page 26 Matrix-1000™ The figure below shows a multidrop configuration with Matrix-1000™ readers connected to a Multiplexer. max. 2 m. 120 Ohm MATRIX (up to 31) MATRIX max. 1200 m. MATRIX three wires + shield RTX485+ RTX485- MULTIPLEXER RS485REF SHIELD Earth Ground 120 Ohm Figure 14 - Matrix-1000™...

  • Page 27: Auxiliary Rs232 Interface

    INSTALLATION 2.3.3 Auxiliary RS232 Interface The RS232 auxiliary interface is available for Point-to-Point connections. When it is connected to the host computer it allows both transmission of code data and reader configuration by VisiSet™. Its communication parameters (baud rate, data bits, etc.) can be defined by the user.
  • Page 28 Matrix-1000™ When the auxiliary interface is permanently connected as part of the system cabling, it is recommended to use the 25-pin connector and connect the cable shield as shown in Figure 15. Avoid simultaneous connection to 25-pin and 9-pin signals of the auxiliary RS232 interface.

  • Page 29: Input

    INSTALLATION 2.3.4 Input An opto-coupled and polarity insensitive input is available on the 25-pin connector. The pinout is the following: Name Function EXT_TRIG A External trigger (polarity insensitive) EXT_TRIG B External trigger (polarity insensitive) When current flows through the EXT_TRIG input, the yellow LED (Figure A, 6) is on. The External Trigger can be used in One Shot Mode or in Phase Mode.
  • Page 30 Matrix-1000™ MATRIX USER INTERFACE Figure 18 - Input PNP Command Using Matrix-1000     Power MATRIX USER INTERFACE Vext 30 Vdc Max. Figure 19 - Input NPN Command Using External Power MATRIX USER INTERFACE Figure 20 - Input NPN Command Using Matrix-1000     Power The electrical features of the input are: INPUT | Min.

  • Page 31: Outputs

    INSTALLATION An anti-disturbance filter (debouncing) is implemented on the input, and is software programmable. The input active state can be defined by the user as well. Refer to the digital I/O folder in the VisiSet™ Help On Line for further details. 2.3.5 Outputs One optocoupled general purpose output is available on the 25-pin connector.

  • Page 32: User Interface

    Matrix-1000™ USER INTERFACE RS232 PC-side connections 25-pin male connector 9-pin male connector Name Name How To Build A Simple Interface Test Cable: The following wiring diagrams show a simple test cable including power, external (push-button) trigger and PC RS232 COM port connections. Test Cable for Matrix- 1000™...

  • Page 33: Positioning

    (3.74 x 2.75 in) focus distance focus distance 210 mm 110 mm (8.26 in) (4.33 in) code surface code surface Figure 23 - Positioning Special models with different FOV and focus distance are available on request. Refer to your local Datalogic distributor.
  • Page 34 Matrix-1000™ Matrix-1000 is able to decode code labels at a variety of angles, however significant angular distortion may degrade reading performance. When mounting Matrix-1000, take into consideration these ideal label position angles: Pitch 10° to 20° and Tilt 0°. Note: Since Matrix-1000 is omni-directional on the code plane, e Pitch and Skew angles have the same significance with respect to the code plane.

  • Page 35: Typical Layouts

    INSTALLATION 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. 2.6.1 Point-to-Point In this layout the data is transmitted to the Host on the Matrix-1000...

  • Page 36: Multiplexer

    Matrix-1000™ 2.6.2 Multiplexer Each reader is connected to a MX4000 through a multidrop network. Before proceeding with the connection it is necessary to select the MUX32 communication protocol and the multidrop address for each reader. Matrix-1000™ Power MX4000 C-BOX 100 C-BOX 100 C-BOX 100 Multidrop Network - Main Interface...

  • Page 37: Software Configuration

    SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Software configuration of your Matrix-1000 reader can be accomplished by VisiSet™ through the Matrix-1000 auxiliary serial interface. VISISET™ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To install and run VisiSet™ you should have a Laptop or PC that meets or exceeds the following: Pentium processor Win 95/98/2000, NT 4.0 or XP...

  • Page 38: Startup

    Matrix-1000™ STARTUP After completing the mechanical and electrical connections to Matrix-1000, you can begin software configuration as follows: Power on the Matrix-1000 reader. Wait for the reader startup. The system bootstrap requires a few seconds to be completed. The reader automatically enters Run Mode.

  • Page 39: Visiset™ Options

    SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3.3.1 VisiSet™ Options The Options item from the VisiSet™ menu (see Figure 28) presents a window allowing you to configure: the logging function (Log) VisiSet™ window properties (Environment) VisiSet™ serial communication (Communication) Figure 29 - Options - Log...
  • Page 40 Matrix-1000™ Figure 30 - Options - Environment Figure 31 - Options - Communication...

  • Page 41: Configuration

    SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION Once connected to Matrix-1000 as described in par. 3.3, you can modify the configuration parameters as follows: Press the Calibration Tool button from the Main Menu. Matrix-1000™ will download its permanent memory configuration parameters with the default values (if it is the first time) to VisiSet™.

  • Page 42: Edit Reader Parameters

    Matrix-1000™ 3.4.1 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 43 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Parameters to verify/modify: Sets the parameters which customize the reader operating Operating mode mode starting from three main modes: One-shot: acquires a single image based on the selected value for the Acquisition Trigger and Delayed Triggers. Continuous: continuously acquires images with a rate up to 30 frames per second depending on the decoding time.
  • Page 44 Matrix-1000™ When all the configuration parameters are set correctly, save them to the Matrix- 1000 reader by pressing the Send button. See Figure 32. 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 pars to file option from the File menu.

  • Page 45: Calibration

    SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3.4.2 Calibration VisiSet™ provides a Calibration Tool to maximize the reading performance by tuning the acquisition parameters and the time of the delayed triggers. By selecting the Calibration Tool from the VisiSet™ Main Menu (F), the following window appears together with the Parameter Setup window: Figure 33 - Calibration OK This tool provides a "real-time"...
  • Page 46 Matrix-1000™ The following examples show some of the typical conditions occurring during the installation: Figure 34 - Example Under Exposure: Too Dark Under-exposure: To correct this result it is recommended to change the following parameters in their order of appearance: increase the Exposure Time (x 10 µs) increase the Gain In general, a longer exposure time corresponds to a lighter image...
  • Page 47 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Figure 35 - Example Over Exposure: Too Light Over-exposure: To correct this result it is recommended to change the following parameters in their order of appearance: decrease the Gain decrease the Exposure Time (x 10 µs)
  • Page 48 Matrix-1000™ Figure 36 - Example out of FOV Moving code out of the Field of View: To correct this result and have the code completely visible in the F.O.V., it is possible to follow one or both the procedures listed below: reposition the reader use the Delayed Trigger by tuning the Delay Time (x 100 µs)

  • Page 49: Image Capture And Decoding

    SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 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 AIM Quality Indicators.

  • Page 50: Statistics

    Matrix-1000™ STATISTICS Statistics on the reading performance can be viewed by enabling the Statistics parameter and selecting the View stats item in the File menu. One of three different windows appears depending on the operating mode. Refer to the VisiSet™ Help On Line for more details. Figure 38 - Code Statistics...

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 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 52: Troubleshooting

    Configuration 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 53 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion One Shot or Phase Mode: In the Operating Mode folder check the settings no image is displayed in of Phase-ON, Acquisition Trigger and Phase- Visiset™ Calibration Tool OFF parameters. window while your trigger In Digital I/O folder set the echo of Phase or source is working.
  • Page 54 Matrix-1000™ TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion One Shot or Phase Mode In the Operating Mode folder check the settings using serial trigger Phase-ON, Acquisition Trigger source: Phase-OFF parameters. no image is displayed in Are the COM port parameters (Baud Rate, Visiset™ Calibration Tool Parity, Data Bits, Stop Bits, Handshake) window while your trigger correctly assigned?
  • Page 55 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Suggestion obtain The reader Serial Number consists of 9 reader Serial Number? characters: one letter, 2 numbers, another letter followed by 5 numbers. The reader Serial Number is printed on a label that is affixed on the bottom case near the reading window.

  • Page 56: Technical Features

    Matrix-1000™ TECHNICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES Power Supply voltage 10 to 30 Vdc Power consumption 4 W max.; 2.5 W typical Communication Interfaces Main Serial Interface RS485 half-duplex 2400 to 115200 bit /s Auxiliary Serial Interface RS232 2400 to 115200 bit /s Input External Trigger Opto-coupled and polarity insensitive...
  • Page 57 TECHNICAL FEATURES SOFTWARE FEATURES READABLE CODE SYMBOLOGIES 1-D and stacked PDF417 Standard Codabar Code 128 (EAN 128) Code 93 Code 39 (Standard and Full ASCII) EAN-8/13 - UPC-A/E (including Addon 2 and Addon 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 Data Matrix ECC 200 POSTAL Australia Post PLANET...
  • Page 58 Matrix-1000™ READING FEATURES Frame rate up to 30 frames / sec Pitch 10° - 35° Readable codes per frame up to 100 Tilt 0° - 360° Focus Typ. Linear Typ. 2D Reading Distance Code Distance Field of Stacked Resolution mm (in) mm (in) MODELS View...

  • Page 59: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Barcode A pattern of variable-width bars and spaces which represents numeric or alphanumeric data in machine-readable form. The general format of a barcode symbol consists of a leading margin, start character, data or message character, check character (if any), stop character, and trailing margin. Within this framework, each recognizable symbology uses its own unique format.
  • Page 60 Light Emitting Diode (LED) 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). Random Access Memory. Data in RAM can be accessed in random order, and quickly written and read.

  • Page 61: Index

    INDEX Accessories; 4 Maintenance; 41 Application Examples; 5 Cleaning; 41 Mechanical Installation; 8 Model description; 4 Mounting Matrix-1000™; 10 C-BOX pinout for Matrix-1000™; 13 Configuration; 31 Calibration; 35 Edit Reader Parameters; 32 Package Contents; 7 Positioning; 23 Power Supply; vi Electrical Connections;...
  • Page 62 DATALOGIC S.p.A., Via Candini, 2 40012 - Lippo di Calderara Bologna - Italy dichiara che declares that the déclare que le bescheinigt, daß das Gerät declare que el MATRIX-1XXX e tutti i suoi modelli and all its models et tous ses modèles...

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