Matrix 300N™

Image Based Reader

Product Reference Guide

Datalogic S.r.l.
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Matrix 300N™ Product Reference Guide

Original Instructions
Ed.: 07/2019

This manual refers to software version 1.7.0 and later.

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 Table of Contents
REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................................................................VII
Reference Documentation ............................................................................................................................................................ vii
Support Through The Website ...................................................................................................................................................... vii
Patents ............................................................................................................................................................................................ vii
Conventions ................................................................................................................................................................................... viii
COMPLIANCE .........................................................................................................................................................................IX
General ..............................................................................................................................................................................................ix
Power Supply ....................................................................................................................................................................................ix
EMC Compliance ...............................................................................................................................................................................ix
CE Compliance ..................................................................................................................................................................................ix
FCC Compliance .................................................................................................................................................................................x
EAC Compliance .................................................................................................................................................................................x
LED Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................................................x
Laser Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................................x
HANDLING.............................................................................................................................................................................XII
GENERAL VIEW .................................................................................................................................................................. XIV
RAPID CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
Step 1 - Connect the System .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
CBX100/CBX500 Pinout for Matrix 300N ...................................................................................................................... 2
Step 2 - Mount and Position the Reader ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Step 3 - Aim and Autofocus the Reader ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Step 4 - X-PRESS Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Aim ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Learn .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Reset Reader to Factory Default Environment (Optional) ........................................................................................... 8
Step 5 - Installing DL.CODE Configuration Program .................................................................................................................... 9
Device Discovery ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
Step 6 - Device Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Automatic or Advanced Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Automatic Setup ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Advanced Setup for Software Adjustable Focus Models (Liquid Lens) ................................................................... 17
Advanced Setup for Manual Adjustable Focus Models ............................................................................................. 24
Reading Phase ................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Good Read Setup ............................................................................................................................................................ 32
Data Formatting ............................................................................................................................................................. 33
Output Setup .................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Step 7 - Test Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Advanced Reader Configuration ................................................................................................................................................... 36
Host Mode Programming ...................................................................................................................................................... 36
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Product Description ....................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Standard Application Program ..................................................................................................................................... 38
Programmability ............................................................................................................................................................ 39
Excellent Performance .................................................................................................................................................. 39
Ease of Setup and Use ................................................................................................................................................... 39
Flexible Solution ............................................................................................................................................................. 39
Industrial Connectivity ................................................................................................................................................... 39

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 Versatility .........................................................................................................................................................................40
Industrial Strength .........................................................................................................................................................40
Indicator and Keypad Button .........................................................................................................................................................41
ID-NET ..............................................................................................................................................................................................42
X-PRESS Human Machine Interface .............................................................................................................................................44
X-PRESS Functions ................................................................................................................................................................44
Test Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................45
Aim/Autofocus ...............................................................................................................................................................45
Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................45
Learn ................................................................................................................................................................................46
Diagnostic Indication ..............................................................................................................................................................47
Model Description ...........................................................................................................................................................................47
Lighting System Notes ...........................................................................................................................................................48
Accessories ......................................................................................................................................................................................48
Application Examples .....................................................................................................................................................................50
Document Handling ................................................................................................................................................................50
Deformed or Overprinted Code Reading ..............................................................................................................................50
Direct Part Marking ................................................................................................................................................................51
Ink-Jet Printing Technology ...................................................................................................................................................51
Laser Marking/Etching Technology ......................................................................................................................................52
INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Package Contents ...........................................................................................................................................................................53
Mechanical Dimensions .................................................................................................................................................................54
Mounting And Positioning Matrix 300N ......................................................................................................................................57
CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 60
Power Supply ...................................................................................................................................................................................62
Standard Models .....................................................................................................................................................................62
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Models ......................................................................................................................................62
Main Serial Interface ......................................................................................................................................................................65
RS232 Interface .......................................................................................................................................................................65
RS422 Full Duplex Interface ...................................................................................................................................................66
ID-NET Interface .............................................................................................................................................................................67
ID-NET Cables ..........................................................................................................................................................................67
ID-NET Response Time ..........................................................................................................................................................68
ID-NET Network Termination ................................................................................................................................................68
ID-NET Connection Diagrams ................................................................................................................................................69
Auxiliary RS232 Interface ...............................................................................................................................................................72
Inputs ...............................................................................................................................................................................................73
External Trigger Input Connections Using Matrix 300N Power .........................................................................................74
External Trigger Input Connections Using External Power ................................................................................................76
Input 2 Connections Using Matrix 300N Power ..................................................................................................................77
Input 2 Connections Using External Power .........................................................................................................................77
Input 3 Connections (CBX500 Only) ......................................................................................................................................78
Outputs ............................................................................................................................................................................................79
Output 1 and 2 Connections Using Matrix 300N Power .....................................................................................................80
Output 3 Connections Using Matrix 300N Power (CBX500 Only) ......................................................................................82
On-Board Ethernet Interface .........................................................................................................................................................83
User Interface - Serial Host ...........................................................................................................................................................83
TYPICAL LAYOUTS............................................................................................................................................................... 84
Ethernet Connection .......................................................................................................................................................................85
Serial Connection ............................................................................................................................................................................87
Fieldbus Connection .......................................................................................................................................................................88
Pass-Through ..................................................................................................................................................................................89
ID-NET Multidata Network (Pass-Through) ................................................................................................................................90
ID-NET Synchronized Network ......................................................................................................................................................92
READING FEATURES........................................................................................................................................................... 93
FOV Calculation ...............................................................................................................................................................................93
Global FOV Diagrams .....................................................................................................................................................................94
1.3 MP Manual Adjustable Focus Models 6 mm (66°) .......................................................................................................95

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 1.3 MP Software Adjustable Liquid Lens Models 9 mm (40°) .......................................................................................... 96
1.3 MP Manual Adjustable Focus Models 9 mm (41°) ...................................................................................................... 97
1.3 MP Manual Adjustable Focus Models 12 mm (32°) .................................................................................................... 98
1.3 MP Manual Adjustable Focus Models 16 mm (24°) .................................................................................................... 99
2 MP Software Adjustable Liquid Lens Models 9 mm (45°) ........................................................................................... 100
2 MP Software Adjustable Liquid Lens Models 16 mm (25°) ......................................................................................... 101
Reading Diagrams ........................................................................................................................................................................ 102
Matrix 300N 4x1-0xx (6 mm manual) 1D Codes (66°) ...................................................................................................... 103
Matrix 300N 4x1-x00 (6 mm manual) 2D Codes (66°) ..................................................................................................... 109
Matrix 300N 4x3-0xx (9 mm manual) 1D Codes (41°) ...................................................................................................... 112
Matrix 300N 4x3-0xx (9 mm manual) 2D Codes (41°) ...................................................................................................... 115
Matrix 300N 4x4-0xx (12 mm manual) 1D Codes (32°) .................................................................................................... 118
Matrix 300N 4x4-0xx (12 mm manual) 2D Codes (32°) .................................................................................................... 122
Matrix 300N 4x5-0xx (16 mm manual) 1D Codes (24°) .................................................................................................... 126
Matrix 300N 4x5-0xx (16 mm manual) 2D Codes (24°) .................................................................................................... 130
Maximum Line Speed and Exposure Time Calculations .......................................................................................................... 133
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION........................................................................................................................................... 135
DL.CODE System Requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 135
Reader Configuration ................................................................................................................................................................... 136
Auto-Calibration ................................................................................................................................................................... 136
Manual Calibration ............................................................................................................................................................... 138
Under-exposure ........................................................................................................................................................... 138
Over-exposure .............................................................................................................................................................. 139
Moving code out of the Field of View ......................................................................................................................... 140
Multi Image Acquisition Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 141
Automatic Image Settings Selection .................................................................................................................................. 142
External Image Settings Selection ..................................................................................................................................... 143
Extending DOF Using Automatic Image Settings Selection (Cycle All In Same Phase) for Liquid Lens Models ............... 145
Extending DOF Using Automatic Image Settings Selection Sequence (Input Select) for Liquid Lens Models .................. 146
Image Cropping ............................................................................................................................................................................ 148
........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 150
Image Filter ........................................................................................................................................................................... 151
........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 155
Pass-Through Configurations .................................................................................................................................................... 156
Internal Network Configurations ............................................................................................................................................... 157
Master Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................... 158
Multidata ID-NET Network Configurations ....................................................................................................................... 160
Synchronized ID-NET Network Configurations ................................................................................................................ 165
Verify Master/Slave Synchronized Configuration ............................................................................................................ 169
Backup and Restore Through DL.CODE ..................................................................................................................................... 172
Backup ................................................................................................................................................................................... 173
Restore .................................................................................................................................................................................. 174
Replacement ......................................................................................................................................................................... 175
Restore Defaults .......................................................................................................................................................................... 176
Restore Default Startup Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 176
Restore Default Environment ............................................................................................................................................. 177
Restore Factory Defaults .................................................................................................................................................... 178
Diagnostic Alarms ........................................................................................................................................................................ 178
Statistics ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 179
BM150 Display Module Configuration and Messages ............................................................................................................. 180
Configuration Through DL.CODE ........................................................................................................................................ 180
Accessing the HMI Interface Through Keypad and Display Menu .................................................................................. 180
Display Messages ................................................................................................................................................................ 182
BM150 Backup and Restore Procedure ............................................................................................................................. 185
ILLUMINATORS.................................................................................................................................................................. 187
Standard Illuminators (Wide, Medium, and Narrow Angle) .................................................................................................... 187
Wide Angle Illuminator combinations ............................................................................................................................... 189
1.3 MP models with Wide Angle Red Illuminator (41x-0xx) .................................................................................... 189
1.3 MP models with Wide Angle White Illuminator (45x-0xx) ................................................................................ 189
2 MP models with Wide Angle Red Illuminator (71x-0xx) ....................................................................................... 189

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 2 MP models with Wide Angle White Illuminator (75x-0xx) ................................................................................... 190
Medium Angle Illuminator combinations .......................................................................................................................... 190
1.3 MP models with Medium Angle Red Illuminator (42x-0xx) .............................................................................. 190
2 MP models with Medium Angle Red Illuminator (72x-0xx) ................................................................................. 190
2 MP models with Medium Angle White Illuminator (79x-0xx) .............................................................................. 191
Narrow Angle Illuminator combinations ........................................................................................................................... 191
1.3 MP models with Narrow Angle Red Illuminator (43x-0xx) ................................................................................ 191
1.3 MP models with Narrow Angle White Illuminator (46x-0xx) ............................................................................ 191
Diffused Red Illuminator ............................................................................................................................................................. 192
Examples for DPM Applications ......................................................................................................................................... 193
MLT-DPM Illuminator .................................................................................................................................................................. 195
Examples for DPM Applications ......................................................................................................................................... 197
Polarized Illuminators ................................................................................................................................................................. 199
Direct Part Marking Applications ............................................................................................................................................... 202
Matrix 300N Recommended Illumination for DPM .................................................................................................................. 203
Illumination Examples for DPM Applications ................................................................................................................... 204
Code Positioning with Respect to Illumination ........................................................................................................ 204
Color Contrast Considerations for DPM Applications ...................................................................................................... 205
Lighting System Working Distances ......................................................................................................................................... 207
Matrix 300N 2MP Illumination Guidelines ................................................................................................................................ 208
MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................................................................. 209
Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 209
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................................................... 210
General Guidelines ....................................................................................................................................................................... 210
TECHNICAL FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................................... 213
Electrical Features ....................................................................................................................................................................... 213
Optical Features ........................................................................................................................................................................... 214
Environmental Features ............................................................................................................................................................. 215
Physical Features ........................................................................................................................................................................ 215
Software Features ....................................................................................................................................................................... 216
Code Quality Metrics ................................................................................................................................................................... 216
User Interface ............................................................................................................................................................................... 217
ALTERNATIVE CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 218
Power, Com and I/O Connector .................................................................................................................................................. 218
On-Board Ethernet Connector .................................................................................................................................................... 219
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Models .................................................................................................................................... 220
ID-NET Network Termination ..................................................................................................................................................... 222
Inputs ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 222
Outputs ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 223
User Interface - Serial Host ........................................................................................................................................................ 225
GLOSSARY........................................................................................................................................................................... 226

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 References
Reference Documentation
The documentation related to the Matrix 300N is listed below:
• This Product Reference Guide
• DL.CODE User’s Manual
• DL.CODE Help Online

Support Through The Website

Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its web-
site. Log on to www.datalogic.com.
For quick access, from the home page click on the search icon , and type in
the name of the product you are looking for. This allows you access to download
Data Sheets, Manuals, Software & Utilities, and Drawings.
Hover over the Support & Service menu for access to Services and Technical Sup-
port.

Patents
See www.patents.datalogic.com for patent list.
This product is covered by one or more of the following patents:

Design patents: EP002197715, JP1521956, JP1522252, USD765755,

ZL201330393980.2

Utility patents: EP0996284B1, EP0999514B1, EP1014292B1, EP1128315B1,

EP1396811B1, EP1413971B1, EP2517148B1, EP2649555B1, JP4435343B2,
JP4571258B2, US6512218, US6616039, US6808114, US6997385, US7053954,
US7387246, US8058600, US8368000, US8743263, US8888003, US8915443,
US9268982, US9482793, ZL200880132595.9, ZL200980163411.X

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References

Conventions

This symbol alerts the user they are about to perform a dangerous action that could
result in personal injury as well as damage to the device if not performed correctly.
Examples involve exposure to dangerous levels of voltage or electrical shock hazards.
WARNING

This symbol identifies a hazard or procedure that, if incorrectly performed, could

cause equipment damage. It is also used to bring the user’s attention to details that
are considered IMPORTANT.
CAUTION

This symbol draws attention to details or procedures that may be useful in improving,
maintaining, or enhancing the performance of the hardware or software being dis-
cussed.
NOTE

This manual uses the following conventions:

"User" refers to anyone using a Matrix 300N reader.

"Reader" refers to the Matrix 300N reader.
"You" refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this
manual to install, configure, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a Matrix 300N
reader.

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 Compliance
General
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.

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 (LPS or “Class
2”) which supplies power directly to the reader, or a UL Listed Direct Plug-in
Power Unit (rated 10 to 30 V, minimum 1 A) marked LPS or “Class 2”, or Power
over Ethernet source Device supplied by UL Listed Direct Plug-in Power Unit
marked LPS or “Class 2”.

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;
• connect pin "Earth" of the CBX connection box to a good Earth Ground;
• for direct connections, connect your cable shield to the locking ring nut of
the connector.

CE Compliance
CE marking states the compliance of the product with essential requirements
listed in the applicable European directive. Since the directives and applicable
standards are subject to continuous updates, and since Datalogic promptly
adopts these updates, the EU declaration of conformity is a living document. The
EU declaration of conformity is available for competent authorities and custom-
ers through Datalogic commercial reference contacts. The main European direc-
tives applicable to Datalogic products require inclusion of an adequate analysis
and assessment of the risk(s). This evaluation was carried out in relation to the
applicable points of the standards listed in the Declaration of Conformity. Data-
logic products are mainly designed for integration purposes into more complex

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Compliance

systems. For this reason it is under the responsibility of the system integrator to
perform a new risk assessment regarding the final installation.

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
that 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 equip-
ment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance 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/her own expense.

EAC Compliance
Customs Union:
The CU Conformity certification has been achieved; this allows the Product to
bear the Eurasian Mark of conformity.

LED Safety
LED emission according to EN 62471.

Laser Safety
The Matrix 300N internal illuminators contain two aiming Laser LEDs used to
position the reader.
This product conforms to the applicable requirements of IEC 60825-1 and com-
plies with 21 CFR 1040.10 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice N° 50,
date June 24, 2007. This product is classified as a Class 2 laser product accord-
ing to IEC 60825-1 regulations.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those speci-

fied herein may result in exposure to hazardous visible laser light.
WARNING

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 Compliance

Disconnect the power supply when opening the device during maintenance or
installation to avoid exposure to hazardous laser light. The laser beam can be
switched on or off through a software command.

General Matrix 300N Warning Labels

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 Handling
The Matrix 300N 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 han-
dled 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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 Handling

• 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 dam-
age.

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 General View
Matrix 300N™ 1.3 MP
Software Adjustable Focus (Liquid Lens) Models

    



 


Figure A
Connector block 

rotates to 90° position

Power - Serial Interfaces - I/O

 Device Class and Warning Labels 
Connector
 Bracket Mounting Holes (4)  Ethernet Connector
 Good Read LED (green)  No Read LED (red)
 Lens Cover  Aiming System Laser Pointers
 HMI X-PRESS Interface  Ethernet Connection LED
 Lens  Power On LED
 Internal Illuminator

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 General View

Matrix 300N™ 1.3 MP

Manual Adjustable Focus Models

 

 




 


Figure B

Connector block
 
rotates to 90° position

 Device Class and Warning Labels  Internal Illuminator

Power - Serial Interfaces - I/O
 Bracket Mounting Holes (4) 
Connector
 Good Read LED (green)  Ethernet Connector
 Lens Cover  No Read LED (red)
 HMI X-PRESS Interface  Aiming System Laser Pointers
 Lens  Ethernet Connection LED
 Focus Adjustment Screw  Power On LED

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General View

Matrix 300N™ 2 MP
Software Adjustable Focus (Liquid Lens) Models

    



 

Figure C

Connector block  
rotates to 90° position

Power - Serial Interfaces - I/O

 Device Class and Warning Labels 
Connector
 Bracket Mounting Holes (4)  Ethernet Connector
 Good Read LED (green)  No Read LED (red)
 Lens Cover  Aiming System Laser Pointers
 HMI X-PRESS Interface  Ethernet Connection LED
 Lens  Power On LED
 Internal Illuminator

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 Chapter 1
Rapid Configuration
Step 1 - Connect the System
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 irrespective of 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.

PG6000
Host


CAB-DSxx-S

Matrix 300N
CBX

 Main Serial Interface (RS232 or RS422 Full-Duplex

 External Trigger (for One Shot or Phase Mode)

I/O, Aux


Figure 1 - Matrix 300N in Stand Alone Layout

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Rapid Configuration

CBX100/CBX500 Pinout for Matrix 300N

The table below gives the pinout of the CBX100/CBX500 terminal block
connectors. Use this pinout when the Matrix 300N 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 02+ Output 2+

+V Power Source - External Trigger O2- Output 2-

I1A External Trigger A (polarity insensitive)
O3A Output 3 (CBX500 only)
I1B External Trigger B (polarity insensitive)

-V Power Reference - External Trigger Auxiliary Interface

+V Power Source - Inputs TX

I1A Input 2 A (polarity insensitive) RX
I2B Input 2 B (polarity insensitive) SGND

-V Power Reference - Inputs ID-NET™

Shield REF Network Reference

Shield Network Cable Shield ID+ ID-NET network +

ID- ID-NET network -

Main Interface

RS232 RS422 Full-Duplex

TX TX+
- TX-

RX aRX+

- *RX-
SGND SGND

a. Do not leave floating, see RS232 Interface for connection details

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 per-
manently damaged if subjected to voltage drops over 0.8 Vdc.
CAUTION

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 Step 2 - Mount and Position the Reader

Step 2 - Mount and Position the Reader

1. To mount the Matrix 300N, use the mounting brackets to obtain the most
suitable position for the reader. The most common mounting configuration
is shown in the figure below.

Skew

Tilt

Figure 2 - Positioning with Mounting Bracket

2. When mounting the Matrix 300N, 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 provided the code fits into the Field
Of View (FOV).
Skew
Tilt assure at least 10°
any angle
inside FOV
Pitch
Minimize
No Pitch,
Tilt or Skew

FOVH

FOVV

Figure 3 - Pitch, Skew and Tilt References

3. Refer to the reading diagrams in Chapter 6 to determine the distance your

reader should be positioned at.

Rapid Configuration of the Matrix 300N reader can be made either through the X-
PRESS™ interface (steps 3-4) which requires no PC connection, or by using the
DL.CODE Configuration Program (steps 5-6). Select the procedure according to your
NOTE needs.

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Rapid Configuration

Step 3 - Aim and Autofocus the Reader

(Liquid Lens Models only)
Matrix 300N provides a built-in laser pointer aiming system to aid reader
positioning. For Liquid Lens models, the autofocus feature is also incorporated
into this function. 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 reverse side of the reader near the
bracket, the “POWER ON” LED (blue) indicates the reader is correctly pow-
ered.

2. Place the Grade A Barcode Test Chart in front of the reader at the correct
reading distance for your application. See the Global FOV Diagrams for ref-
erence.

3. Enter the Aim/Autofocus function by pressing and holding the X-PRESS

push button until the Aim LED is on.

4. Release the button to enter the Aim function. The laser pointers turn on,
and the Autofocus procedure begins, see Figure 4. The Aim LED will blink
until the procedure is completed.

Within 3 seconds (before the reader flashes), center one of the larger codes
on the aiming system pointers (the code must not move during this proce-
dure).

The Autofocus procedure ends when the Reading Distance and PPI values
are successfully saved in the reader memory, the Aim LED will stop blinking
and Matrix 300N emits 3 high pitched beeps.

If the Autofocus cannot be reached after a timeout of about 3 (three) min-

utes, Matrix 300N will exit without saving the parameters to memory, the
Aim LED will stop blinking and in this case Matrix 300N emits a long low
pitched beep.

Figure 4 - X-PRESS Interface; Aim/Autofocus Function

You can exit the Aim/Autofocus function at any time by pressing the X-PRESS push
button once. After a short delay the Autofocus procedure is canceled and the laser
pointers turn off.
NOTE

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 Step 3 - Aim and Autofocus the Reader

(Manual Adjustable Focus Models only)

The Matrix 300N manual adjustable focus models are factory focused to a
precise Reading Distance. If the distance is compatible with your application, you
can use the X-PRESS Interface to install the reader, if not, use the DL.CODE
procedure described in step 6 “Advanced Setup for Manual Adjustable Focus
Models”.

Place the reader at the factory focused Reading Distance and go to step 4.

Matrix 300N 4x1-0xx 6 mm lens = 85 mm

Matrix 300N 4x3-0xx 9 mm lens = 180 mm
Matrix 300N 4x4-0xx 12 mm lens = 250 mm
Matrix 300N 4x5-0xx 16 mm lens = 320 mm

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Rapid Configuration

Step 4 - X-PRESS Configuration

Once Matrix 300N is focused at the correct reading distance, you must configure
it for optimal code reading relative to your application.

Aim

1. Enter the Aim function by pressing and

holding the X-PRESS push button until
the Aim LED is on.

2. Release the button to enter the Aim

function. The laser pointers turn on.

3. Select a single code from your applica-

tion. Position the code at the center of Figure 5 - X-PRESS Interface: Aim
the FOV (equidistant from the aiming Function
indicators.
For Liquid Lens models, the reader may start flashing
and try to perform autofocus, however this will have
no effect on the application specific code; it can be
ignored.

Exit the Aim function by pressing the X-

PRESS push button once. After a short
delay the Aim function is canceled and
the laser pointers turn off.

Setup

4. Enter the Setup function by pressing and

holding the X-PRESS push button until
the Setup LED is on.

5. Release the button to enter the Setup

function. The Setup LED will blink until
the procedure is completed.

The Setup procedure ends when the Figure 6 - X-PRESS Interface:

Image Acquisition parameters are suc- Setup Function
cessfully saved in the reader memory, the
Setup LED will stop blinking and Matrix
300N emits 3 high pitched beeps.

If the calibration cannot be reached after

a timeout of about 5 (five) seconds,
Matrix 300N will exit without saving the
parameters to memory, the Setup LED
will stop blinking and in this case Matrix
300N emits a long low pitched beep.

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Learn

6. Enter the Learn function by pressing and

holding the X-PRESS push button until
the Learn LED is on.

7. Release the button to enter the Learn

function. The Learn LED will blink until
the procedure is completed.

The Learn procedure ends when the Figure 7 - X-PRESS Interface:

Image Processing and Decoding parame- Learn Function
ters for a single code are successfully
saved in the reader memory, the Green
Spot is activated, the Learn LED will stop
blinking and Matrix 300N emits 3 high
pitched beeps1.
If the autolearning cannot be reached after a
timeout of about 3 (three) minutes, Matrix
300N will exit without saving the parameters
to memory, the Learn LED will stop blinking
and in this case Matrix 300N emits a long low
pitched beep.

1. The Code Autolearn procedure will not recog-

nize the following symbologies: Postal Codes,
Pharmacode, MSI, Standard 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5.

The Grade A Barcode Test Chart cannot be used to set the Code 128 symbology (even
though the reader successfully reads the code). Use the application specific code if
you need to set this symbology.
NOTE

When using X-PRESS or the BM150 menu to perform Auto-Learn, only a single code
can be configured (successive Learns will substitute the current code). To configure
multiple codes, use the DL.CODE Auto-Learn procedure.
NOTE

You can always exit from any X-PRESS function at any time by pressing the X-PRESS
push button once. After a short delay the procedure is canceled.
NOTE

If you have used this procedure to configure Matrix 300N, go to step 7.

NOTE

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Reset Reader to Factory Default Environment (Optional)

If it ever becomes necessary to reset the reader’s Environment parameters to
their 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 all LEDs blink simultaneously for about 3
seconds. Release and re-press the button during this LED blinking sequence.

All the device Environment parameters are reset including the default IP Address.
The Matrix 300N emits 3 high pitched beeps and after a few seconds enters run
mode.

Any previously saved configurations on the device will remain in memory, but
the Default configuration is set as the startup configuration.

If you release the button while the LEDs are all on continuously (after the blinking
phase), the reader will enter the Loader program sequence and the LEDs will begin to
cycle through various patterns. Just cycle power to return to run mode.
NOTE

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 Step 5 - Installing DL.CODE Configuration Program

Step 5 - Installing DL.CODE Configuration Program

DL.CODE does not currently support Windows Embedded (often used in industrial PCs
and/or PLCs).
CAUTION

DL.CODE is a Datalogic reader configuration tool providing several important

advantages:
• Intuitive Graphical User Interface for rapid configuration
• Defined configuration directly stored in the reader
• Discovery and IP address setting features to facilitate remote configuration
• Device Monitoring

To install DL.CODE:

1. On the PC that will be used for configuration (running Windows 7, 8.1, or 10),
download the DL.CODE mini-DVD.zip file. Extract the files maintaining the
folder structure and run the start.hta file to access the installation pop-up.
Click on the Install DL.CODE link to run the installation program and follow the
installation procedure.

To perform a “silent” installation (without user input), see the DL.CODE User’s Guide.

NOTE

2. When the installation is complete, the DL.CODE entry is created in the

Start>Programs bar under “Datalogic” as well as a desktop icon. Double-
click the desktop icon to run it.

This configuration procedure assumes a laptop computer running DL.CODE is

connected to a factory default reader through the Ethernet port.

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Device Discovery
The User Interface opens and displays a list of all the devices belonging to the
Local Area Network. DL.CODE has a discovery feature to accomplish this task.

Figure 8 - Device Discovery

The discovery feature will also show devices not belonging to the LAN and
display them in gray (see Figure 8).

3. First the device must be added to the LAN by aligning its IP Address to the
network. The network administrator should provide valid LAN address(es).

4. Find your device in the list by matching its serial number (SN) then click on
the device wrench icon to open the Device Environment Configuration win-
dow.

5. Change the Ethernet Settings (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway Address
etc.) according to the network requirements.

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Figure 9 - Device Environment Configuration Window

6. Click OK; the device will reappear in the list of Online Devices (in color)
meaning it is now part of the LAN and can be configured. The new IP
address will also be displayed.

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7. Double-click on the device icon or drag it into the Selected Device Informa-
tion Area. Details about the device will be displayed in this area.

Figure 10 - DL.CODE Opening Window

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Step 6 - Device Configuration

Automatic or Advanced Setup

Automatic Setup provides an automatic procedure for setting: optical/

illumination, reading distance (for software adjustable focus liquid lens models),
and code definition parameters to obtain the most stable decoding conditions
for a single code symbology based on the images presented to the reader. It can
be set to include Image Filters if necessary. See the table below for codes and
filters managed by Automatic Setup. Automatic Setup is especially useful for
DPM applications.

Enabled 1D Codes Enabled 2D Codes Enabled Filters

CODE 128 DATAMATRIX ECC 200 ERODE 3x3, 5x5 and 7x7
EAN 128 QR DILATE 3x3, 5x5 and 7x7
CODE 39 MICRO QR SMOOTHING
CODE 93 AZTEC
CODABAR MAXICODE
PDF417 DOTCODE
MICRO PDF417
GS1 DATABAR
GS1 DATABAR STACKED
GS1 DATABAR LIMITED
GS1 DATABAR EXPANDED
GS1 DATABAR EXPANDED STACKED
UPCEAN FAMILY EAN13
UPCEAN FAMILY EAN8
UPCEAN FAMILY UPCA
UPCEAN FAMILY UPCE

Advanced Setup provides access to the complete array of optical/illumination,

software and manual focusing adjustment, and code definition parameters that can
be fine-tuned semi-automatically and manually to obtain the best results for
applications of any complexity.

If your application requires multiple code symbologies, multiple image settings, Code
Grading or other parameter settings for decoding, then use the Advanced Setup, see
Advanced Setup for Software Adjustable Focus Models (Liquid Lens).
NOTE

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Automatic Setup
To begin configuration, the reader must be correctly mounted so that its Field of
View covers the application reading area.

1. From the Task Area select Open Device Configuration.

2. The Open Device Configuration window opens showing the list of currently
saved configurations (jobs) saved on the device. For new devices, the only
saved job is the Default configuration. Click OK. The device enters run
mode and begins acquiring images.

3. Place the application code in front of the reader at the correct application
reading distance.

4. Click on the Pause button to stop image acquisition.

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If the image display area is too dark to see the images being captured, you can drag
the Gain and Exposure Time sliders (circled in red in the figure above) to the right to
increase visibility. This will not affect Automatic Setup.
NOTE

5. Click on the Start Automatic Setup button. The following window is dis-
played:

6. Select the correct reading conditions: Static or Dynamic Tuning, 1D or 2D

code, Include Image Filtering (to find the best decoding condition).

7. Click Start to begin the procedure. The reader begins acquiring images. At
the end of the procedure the Status: Completed message appears. You can
Close the Automatic Setup window.

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Your reader is now optimized for decoding. Continue with the Reading Phase
configuration described on page 31.

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 Step 6 - Device Configuration

Advanced Setup for Software Adjustable Focus Models (Liquid Lens)

For Manual Adjustable Focus models go to page 24 then continue the configuration
with the "Reading Phase" on page 31.
NOTE

To begin configuration, the reader must be correctly mounted at the correct

reading distance for your application so that its Field of View covers the
application reading area.

1. From the Task Area select Open Device Configuration.

2. The Open Device Configuration window opens showing the list of currently
saved configurations (jobs) saved on the device. For new devices, the only
saved job is the Default configuration. Click OK. The device enters run
mode and begins acquiring images.

3. Click on the Advanced Setup button and press the Play icon.

4. Place the Grade A Barcode Test Chart in the reading area. Once positioned,
stop image acquisition by clicking on the Pause button.

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5. Click the Image Settings branch and then click the Image Auto Setup button
to automatically acquire the best exposure time and gain values.

6. Select the Static or Dynamic Self-Tuning option; Start Autolearn and Apply
to the Image Settings.

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For applications having multiple lighting or code reading conditions, up to 10 different

Image Settings can be configured by adding them with the icon.

NOTE

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7. Now select the General Image Settings branch and click on the Focus
Autolearn button.

The Reading Distance value is

not significant until the Focus
Autolearn procedure ends
successfully.

8. The Calibrate dialog box opens allowing you to start the procedure. Click
Start.

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At the end of the calibration you can see the new Reading Distance and Image
Density (PPI) values as well as the FOV dimensions. Click Apply.

To enlarge the visual image of the code view, you can click on the zoom image icon

repositioning it on the code.

NOTE

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At this point it is probably a good idea to save the configuration from temporary
memory to permanent memory giving it a specific name.
NOTE

9. Now place an application specific code in front of the reader and repeat
only the Image Auto-Setup to register any changes in lighting or code sur-
face contrast.

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10. Click on the Data Matrix ECC 200 symbology under the Image Settings
branch (enabled by default). If this symbology is among those in your appli-
cation it will be shown in the image display with its code symbology name
and a small green box around it indicating it is decoded.

The large green box for each symbol indicates the code localization area which by
default is equal to the maximum FoV. It can be resized and moved by dragging its
borders with the mouse. The code must be found within this area in order to be
NOTE decoded.

11. Add your application specific codes to the Code Settings by selecting them
from the icons over the Configuration Parameters tree area. If the Data
Matrix symbology is not used, then delete it from the Code Settings with
the Delete icon.

If you don’t know the code type, you can use the Code Autolearn feature by
clicking on the Code Autolearn icon.1 See the DL.CODE User’s Manual for
details.

12. For each code symbology set the relative parameters according to your
application.

Continue the configuration with the "Reading Phase" on page 31.

NOTE

1. The Code Autolearn procedure will not recognize the following symbologies: Pharmacode, MSI,
Standard 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5.

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Advanced Setup for Manual Adjustable Focus Models

For Software Adjustable Focus models go to page 17 then continue the configuration
with the "Reading Phase" on page 31.
NOTE

To begin configuration, the reader must be correctly mounted at the correct

reading distance for your application so that its Field of View covers the
application reading area.

1. From the Task Area select Open Device Configuration.

2. The Open Device Configuration window opens showing the list of currently
saved configurations (jobs) saved on the device. For new devices, the only
saved job is the Default configuration. Click OK. The device enters run
mode and begins acquiring images.

3. Click on the Advanced Setup button and press the Play icon.

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4. Place the Grade A Barcode Test Chart in the reading area. Once positioned,
stop image acquisition by clicking on the Pause button.

5. Click the Image Settings branch and then click the Image Auto Setup button
to automatically acquire the best exposure time and gain values.

6. Select the Static or Dynamic Self-Tuning option; Start the Image Auto Setup
and Apply to the Image Settings.

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For applications having multiple lighting or code reading conditions, up to 10 different

Image Settings can be configured by adding them with the icon.

NOTE

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For the next step you need to enable the Focus Calibration Tool from the
Options>UI Settings Configurations tab if not already enabled.

7. Now click on the Focus Calibration tab at the bottom of the window. The
oscilloscope view is shown in the bottom panel and can be used for manual
focus adjustment.

The red line in the image panel above the oscilloscope must pass through the
code. You can click and drag the red line vertically to reposition it over the code.

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To enlarge the visual image of the code and the oscilloscope views, you can drag the

Focus Calibration window up and click on the zoom image icon repositioning it on
the code.
NOTE

While in run mode, manually adjust the

focus until the bars relative to the code
in the oscilloscope show their maximum
length (focus).

You can also see the visual focus on the

code view.

When focused, click Pause to stop image

acquisition.

8. Click the Acquire PPI button to automatically set the Image Density so that
Matrix 300N will function correctly and to the fullest extent of its capabili-
ties. This procedure is necessary for first time installation, or if the focal
distance is changed.

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At this point it is probably a good idea to save the configuration from temporary
memory to permanent memory giving it a specific name.
NOTE

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9. Now place an application specific code in front of the reader and only click
the Image Auto-Setup to register any changes in lighting or code surface
contrast. Do not repeat Focus Calibration or PPI.

10. Click on the Data Matrix ECC 200 symbology under the Image Settings
branch (enabled by default). If this symbology is among those in your appli-
cation, it will be shown in the image display with its code symbology name
and a small green box around it indicating it is decoded.

The large green box for each symbol indicates the code localization area which by
default is equal to the maximum FoV. It can be resized and moved by dragging its
borders with the mouse. The code must be found within this area in order to be
NOTE decoded.

11. Add your application specific codes to the Code Settings by selecting them
from the icons over the Configuration Parameters tree area. If the Data
Matrix symbology is not used, then delete it from the Code Settings with
the Delete icon.

If you don’t know the code type, you can use the Code Autolearn feature by
clicking on the Code Autolearn icon.1 See the DL.CODE User’s Manual for
details.

12. For each code symbology set the relative parameters according to your
application.

Continue the configuration with the "Reading Phase" on page 31.

NOTE

1. The Code Autolearn procedure will not recognize the following symbologies: Pharmacode, MSI,
Standard 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5.

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Reading Phase
1. Select your application specific Operating Mode from the icons over the
Configuration Parameters tree area: Continuous, One Shot, Phase Mode or
PackTrack.

2. Configure the relative Operating Mode parameters from the Reading Phase
parameters panel. Different groups will appear in the panel depending on
the selected icons over the Configuration Parameters tree area.

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Good Read Setup

1. Select your specific data collection type from the icons over the Configura-
tion Parameters tree area: Code Collection, Code Combination, Presentation
or Match Code. Not all data collection types are available for all Operating
Modes; for example PackTrack Operating Mode only supports Code Combi-
nation. Incompatible data collection types will be shown in gray and cannot
be selected.

The following example shows Code Combination. By default, the Expected

Codes (when more than one code type is selected) are in logical AND, which
means that all codes are required to be decoded to produce a Good Read
condition.

2. If a Good Read condition should be produced when any single code is

decoded, independent of the others, then they need to be combined in log-
ical XOR. To do this, drag the code icon(s) from their relative Expected Code
box into the Expected Code box of the XOR combination you wish to create.
Then delete the empty box by selecting it with the mouse (highlighted) and
pressing the delete key on your keyboard.

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To create a logical AND condition from a logical XOR, create a new Expected
Code box using the Add icon. Then drag the desired code icon from one box to
the other.

Data Formatting
1. Configure your application specific Data Formatting Message(s) from the
Configuration Parameters tree area: Message 1, Message 2, etc.

You can add fields to the output message by clicking on the icons above the
Message Field area. They will be appended to the message. You can drag them to
position them between other fields in the message so that the output message is
ordered according to your application requirements.

Each field has its own relative configuration parameters in the parameters panel.

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Output Setup
1. Configure your application specific Digital Output(s) and Green/Red Spots
(if used) from the Configuration Parameters tree area: Output 1, Output 2,
etc.

Save the configuration from temporary memory to permanent memory, overwriting

the previously saved configuration.
NOTE

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Step 7 - Test Mode

Use a code suitable to your application to test the reading performance of the
system.

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.

Figure 11 - X-PRESS Interface: Test Function

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

By default, the Test exits automatically after three minutes.

NOTE

The Bar Graph has the following meaning:

Figure 12 - Test Function Bar Graph

In case of No Read condition, only the STATUS LED is on and blinks.

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Advanced Reader Configuration

For further details on advanced product configuration, refer to the DL.CODE
User’s Guide available in the DL.CODE Help menu.

Host Mode Programming

The reader can also be partially configured from a host computer using the Host
Mode programming procedure.

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Introduction
Product Description
Matrix 300N is a Datalogic industrial compact 2D imager designed and produced
to be a high performance affordable solution for both linear and two-
dimensional code reading applications.

Matrix 300N uses imaging technology and provides complete reading system
functions by integrating image capturing, decoding and communicating in a
single compact and versatile product.

Matrix 300N features excellent reading and verifying performance thanks to its
smart proprietary decoding libraries and powerful sensor. In particular, the
device comes in models with two different sensors: 1.3 megapixels and 2
megapixels.

Innovative X-PRESS interface, combined with illuminator laser pointers for

aiming, autofocus and a Good Read Spot, enhance the ease of setup and use.

Rugged construction, IP65 and IP67 protection, and max. 50°C operative
temperature make the Matrix 300N the ideal product for industrial applications.

Matrix 300N has been developed for use in numerous industries like:

Automotive
• Parts and Assemblies Traceability
• DPM (Direct Part Marked) Code Grading and Trending1
• Tires Sorting

Electronics
• Parts Traceability and Control
• High Resolution Code Reading
• WIP Control and Tracking
• DPM (Direct Part Marked) Code Grading and Trending1

1. The code grading function evaluates the printing quality of the standard-compliant 2D codes
in the scanned images. This feature does not take into consideration external environmental
lighting parameters, therefore it cannot be equated with the official 2D code verification func-
tion.

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Distribution & Retail Industry

• Presentation Scanner
• Small Objects Tracking & Sorting
• Warehouse applications

Medical & Pharmaceutical

• Medical Devices Traceability
• Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
• Chemical & Biomedical Analysis

Food & Beverage

• Work in Progress Traceability
• Code Quality Control

Intralogistics
• Carton reading
• Reusable Totes Traceability
• Automated Warehouse
• Automatic Picking Process Control

Packaging
• Label Print & Check
• Secondary Packaging Traceability
• End of Line Palletizing

This technology intrinsically provides omni-directional reading.

Standard Application Program

A Standard Application Program is factory-loaded onto Matrix 300N. This
program controls code reading, data formatting, serial port and Ethernet
interfacing, and many other operating and control parameters. It is completely
user configurable from a Laptop or PC using the dedicated configuration
software program DL.CODE, provided on the DL.CODE mini-DVD (downloaded
.zip file or mini-DVD accessory).

There are different programmable operating modes to suit various code reading
system requirements.

Quick, automatic focus, 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 DL.CODE, which includes
visual feedback from the reader. This allows verification of 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 DL.CODE.

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

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

Excellent Performance
• 1.3 MP or 2 MP sensor
• Powerful Internal Lighting Systems
• Outstanding decoding capability on 1D, 2D, Stacked, Postal symbologies
• Excellent performance on DPM applications
• Omni-directional reading
• Frame Rate up to 45 frames/sec
• Image Cropping for higher frame rate (up to 60 frames/sec)

Ease of Setup and Use

• Quick installation without PC by using X-PRESS interface for easy and intui-
tive setup
• LED pointers for aiming
• Automatic Imager calibration and Code Settings
• Visual Feedback to verify exact code positioning in the Field of View and to
maximize the reading performance
• Windows-based DL.CODE software to configure the reader parameters via
PC Ethernet interface
• User-defined database of Image Acquisition Settings (parameter sets)
• Smart Fast Bracket
• X-PRESS interface LEDs provide operational and performance feedback
• Green Spot and beeper for immediate Good Read feedback
• Different operating modes to suit various application requirements
• Multi Image Acquisition Settings for higher reader flexibility
• Image saving and storage with buffering capability
• Diagnostic software tools

Flexible Solution
• Electronic focus adjustment and dynamic focus through software controlled
Liquid Lens models
• Multi LED-Chains illuminator with diffuser for DPM applications
• High-power polarized illuminator for reflecting surfaces
• Continuous High Power Mode (CHPM) to eliminate the flickering effect
• Compact dimensions and rotating, sealed M12 connectors for easy integra-
tion/installation in tight space
• Complete set of Accessories like mounting brackets, connection boxes,
cables and photocells

Industrial Connectivity
• Ethernet Connectivity with TCP/IP socket for reader parameter configura-
tion, data and image transfer, FTP client, etc.
• On-board Ethernet supports EtherNet/IP (explicit messaging), PROFINET I/O
and Modbus TCP protocols
• 3 serial communication interfaces (Main, Auxiliary, ID-NET)
• 2 General purpose optocoupled Inputs

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• 3 General purpose optocoupled Outputs (when using the CBX connection

box)

Versatility
• Excellent reading performance on Direct Part Marked (DPM) symbols
• Code Quality Metrics reporting according to ISO/IEC 16022, ISO/IEC 18004,
ISO/IEC 15416 and AIM DPM standards
• Match Code option with a user-defined match code database

Industrial Strength
• Rugged metal construction
• IP65 and IP67 protection class
• 45 °C max operating temperature
• Supply voltage ranges from 10 to 30 Vdc

The reader is particularly suitable for industrial environments where protection

against harsh external conditions is required.

The reader is contained in an aluminum housing; with its internal illuminator,

lens and protective cover, the mechanical dimensions are 95 x 54 x 43 mm and
it weighs about 238 g, except for 2 MP Liquid Lens models: these are 1.5 mm
higher because they also feature an aluminum painted cover, which provides a
great level of thermal dissipation.

Electrical connection of Power, Host interfaces and I/O signals is provided

through an M12 (IP67) 17-pin connector (Figure A, 8). A standard M12 D-Coded
(IP67) Ethernet connector is also present (Figure A, 9).

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Indicator and Keypad Button



Figure 13 - Indicators

The following LED indicators are located on the reader:

blue LED indicates that the reader is connected to the

PWR
power supply (Figure 13, 1)
yellow LED indicates connection to the on-board
NET
Ethernet network (Figure 13, 2)

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

STATUS red LED indicates a NO READ result (Figure 13, 3)

yellow LED indicates active communication on the main
COM
serial port * (Figure 13, 4)
yellow LED indicates the status of the reading phase
TRIGGER
(Figure 13, 5)
GOOD green LED confirms successful reading (Figure 13, 6)
green LED indicates that the reader is ready to
READY
operate (Figure 13, 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.

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In X-PRESS Configuration mode the colors and meaning of these five LEDs are
described in X-PRESS Human Machine Interface.

The keypad button (Figure 13, 8), is software programmable. By default it starts
the X-PRESS interface for quick installation without using a PC (see "Step 4 - X-
PRESS Configuration" on page 6).

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 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.

See "ID-NET Interface" on page 67 for connection details and "Internal Network
Configurations" on page 157 for configuration details.

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• ID-NET 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 can have different operating modes from each other.

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 simple system wiring.

See "ID-NET Interface" on page 67 for connection details and "Internal Network
Configurations" on page 157 for configuration details.

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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:

• Test with bar graph visualization to check

static reading performance
• Aim/Autofocus to turn on the LED point-
ers to aid positioning and focusing
• Setup to perform Exposure Time and
Gain calibration
• Learn to self-detect and auto-configure
for reading unknown codes

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

1. Press the button (the Status LED will give a visual feedback).

2. Hold the button until the specific function LED is on (Test, Aim, Setup or
Learn).

3. Release the button to enter the specific function.

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

Release button
 Release button
 Release button

to Exit to enter Test Mode to enter Aim/Autofocus Mode

Release button  Release button  Release button  (cycle)

to enter Setup Mode to enter Learn Mode to Exit

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Test Mode
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. The Bar Graph has the
following meaning:

In case of a NO READ condition, only the Status LED (red) is on and blinks.

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

By default, the Test exits automatically after three minutes.

NOTE

Aim/Autofocus
This function causes the laser pointers to turn on. Since the laser pointers are
centered on the FOV they can be used to position the imager on the code. The
Aim LED blinks to indicate this state. After a short delay, this function also
performs the Autofocus procedure for Liquid Lens models.

You can exit the Aim/Autofocus function at any time by pressing the X-PRESS
push button once. After a short delay the autofocus procedure is canceled and
the laser pointers turn off.

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

The Setup LED will blink until the procedure is completed.

The Setup procedure ends when the Image Acquisition parameters are
successfully saved in the reader memory, the Setup LED will stop blinking and
Matrix 300N emits 3 high pitched beeps.

If the calibration cannot be reached after a timeout of about 5 (five) seconds,

Matrix 300N will exit without saving the parameters to memory, the Setup LED
will stop blinking and in this case Matrix 300N emits a long low pitched beep.

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Learn
Once entered, the imager starts a procedure to automatically detect and
recognize a single code which is presented to it. Successive Learns will
substitute the current code.

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 Green Spot is activated, the
Learn LED will stop blinking and Matrix 300N emits 3 high pitched beeps.

If the autolearning cannot be reached after a timeout of about 3 (three) minutes,

Matrix 300N will exit without saving the parameters to memory, the Learn LED
will stop blinking and in this case Matrix 300N emits a long low pitched beep.

You can exit the Learn function at any time by pressing the X-PRESS push button
once. After a short delay the Learn procedure is canceled.

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Diagnostic Indication
The “STATUS” (red) and “READY” (green) LED blink simultaneously to signal the
presence of an error. Diagnostic message transmission on interfaces can be
enabled to provide details about specific error conditions. See the Diagnostic
Error Conditions chart in the Diagnostic page of the DL.CODE Monitor.

LED STATUS

Ready Blink

Good

Trigger

Com

Status Blink

Model Description
Matrix 300N readers are described by their model number which indicates the
characteristics listed in the diagram below. Not all combinations are available.
For a complete list of combinations see the Models tab on the Product page of
the website.

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Lighting System Notes

The following table shows the Matrix 300N lens/illuminator combinations. For
more information see the Application Note on illuminator selection on the
DL.CODE mini-DVD (downloaded .zip file or mini-DVD accessory).

Matrix 300N Models Internal Illuminators

Model Lens Type LEDs Type

Matrix 300N 411-0xx 8 Red Wide Angle
6 mm Manual Focus
Matrix 300N 481-0xx 24/39 Red/Blue Bright/Dark Field DPM (sw configurable sectors)

Matrix 300N 412-0xx 8 Red Wide Angle

Matrix 300N 452-0xx 8 White Wide Angle
Matrix 300N 472-0xx 24/26 Red Bright Field DPM (sw configurable sectors)
9 mm Software Focus
Matrix 300N 482-0xx 24/39 Red/Blue Bright/Dark Field DPM (sw configurable sectors)
(Liquid Lens)
Matrix 300N 712-0xx 10 Red Wide Angle
Matrix 300N 752-0xx 10 White Wide Angle
Matrix 300N 772-0xx 24/26 Red Bright Field DPM (sw configurable sectors)

Matrix 300N 423-0xx 8 Red Medium Angle

Matrix 300N 453-0xx 8 White Wide Angle
9 mm Manual Focus
Matrix 300N 473-0xx 24/26 Red Bright Field DPM (sw configurable sectors)
Matrix 300N 483-0xx 24/39 Red/Blue Bright/Dark Field DPM (sw configurable sectors)

Matrix 300N 434-0xx 8 Red Narrow Angle

12 mm Manual Focus
Matrix 300N 464-0xx 8 White Narrow Angle

Matrix 300N 435-0xx 8 Red Narrow Angle

16 mm Manual Focus
Matrix 300N 465-0xx 8 White Narrow Angle

Matrix 300N 716-0xx 10 Red Wide Angle

Matrix 300N 726-0xx 16 mm Software Focus 10 Red Medium Angle
Matrix 300N 776-0xx (Liquid Lens) 24/26 Red Bright Field DPM (sw configurable sectors)
Matrix 300N 796-0xx 10 White Medium Angle

Accessories
The following accessories can be used with the Matrix 300N reader.

Accessory Description Order No.

Cables
CAB-DS01-S M12-IP67 Cable To CBX or QL (1M) 93A050058
CAB-DS03-S M12-IP67 Cable To CBX or QL (3M) 93A050059
CAB-DS05-S M12-IP67 Cable To CBX or QL (5M) 93A050060
CAB-ETH-M01 M12-IP67 Ethernet Cable (1M) 93A051346
CAB-ETH-M03 M12-IP67 Ethernet Cable (3M) 93A051347
CAB-ETH-M05 M12-IP67 Ethernet Cable (5M) 93A051348
CBL-1534.02 Adapter Cable Ethernet M12 to RJ45 93A050057
CBL-1480-01 Thin M12/5P Male/Female (1M) 93A050049
CBL-1480-02 Thin M12/5P Male/Female (2M) 93A050050

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Accessory Description Order No.

CBL-1490 Term. Resist. Thin M12/5P/Male 93A050046

CBL-1496 Term. Resist. Thin M12/5P/Female 93A050047
Connectivity
CBX100 Compact Connection Box 93A301067
CBX500 Modular Connection Box 93A301068
BM100 Backup Module for CBX100/500 93ACC1808
BM150 Display Module for CBX500 93ACC1809
Various Fieldbus Host Interface Modules and All-In-One Connection Box Kits are available
BA100 DIN Rail Adapters 93ACC1821
BA200 Bosch and 80/20 Profile Adapters 93ACC1822
Various M12 Panel Connectors for CBX Connection Boxes are available
BA900 Two Cable Glands Panel 93ACC1847
QL100 Quick Link Slave ID-NET T-Connector 93ACC1860
QL150 Quick Link Slave ID-NET + Service T-Connector 93ACC1868
QL200 Quick Link Slave ID-NET + Power T-Connector 93ACC1861
QL300 Quick Link Master ID-NET - Serial Host Connector 93ACC1862
QLM500 Quick Link Metal Master ID-NET - EthernNet/IP Gateway 93ACC0037
QLM600 Quick Link Metal Master ID-NET - Profibus Gateway 93ACC0033
QLM700 Quick Link Metal Master ID-NET - Profinet I/O Gateway 93ACC0038
Various M12 Service Cables and Field Mount Connectors are available for Quick Link Series Connectors
Power Supplies
PG6002 AC/DC Power Supply Unit (US) 93ACC1718
PG6001 AC/DC Power Supply Unit (UK) 93ACC1719
PG6000 AC/DC Power Supply Unit (EU) 93ACC1720
Sensors
MEP-593 Photocell Kit PNP (PH-1) 93ACC1791
MEP-543 Photocell Kit-NPN 93ACC1728
S3Z-PR-5-C11-PL Diffuse Proximity Sensor 95B010011
Bracket
BK-30-010 Fixing Bracket Kit 93ACC0201

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Application Examples

Document Handling
Matrix 300N 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 14).

Figure 14 - Address Coded in Data Matrix Symbology for Automated Mail Processing

Deformed or Overprinted Code Reading

Matrix 300N assures the reading of deformed and/or overprinted codes, even
though damaged or printed on high reflective surfaces (see Figures 15, 16, and
17).

Figure 15 - Unidose Flow-Pack with PDF417 Code

Figure 16 - Overprinted Barcode Readable by Matrix 300N also Through the Envelope Window
Film

Figure 17 - Barcode Printed on Curved Surface Readable by Matrix 300N in spite of Image
Optical Distortion

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Direct Part Marking

Matrix 300N is also very powerful in reading low-contrast direct part marked
codes (see Figures 18, 19, and 20).

Figure 18 - Dot Matrix Code Directly Marked on Metal Surface by Using Dot Peening Technol-
ogy

Figure 19 - Dot Peening Marking on Metal Surface with Multi-dot per Code Element

Figure 20 - Directly Marked Dot Matrix Code Characterized by Outstanding Separation Dis-
tance between Adjacent Code Elements

Ink-Jet Printing Technology

Figure 21 - Dot Matrix Code Directly Marked on PCB Copper Pad by Using Ink-Jet Technology

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Laser Marking/Etching Technology

Figure 22 - Data Matrix Code Directly Marked on PCB Surface by Using Laser Etching Technol-
ogy

If application codes must be read which are produced by Laser Marking in real time,
use Matrix 300N models incorporating YAG Filters in order to avoid burning the CMOS
sensor.
CAUTION

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Installation
Package Contents
Verify that the Matrix 300N reader and all the parts supplied with the equipment
are present and intact when opening the packaging; the list of parts includes:

• Matrix 300N reader

• Quick Reference Guide
• Test Charts (2)
• Mounting Kit
• Mounting Screws (4+2)
• Washers (2)
• Mounting Brackets (2)

Figure 23 - Package Contents

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Mechanical Dimensions
Matrix 300N can be installed to operate in different positions. The two screw
holes (M4 x 5) on the body of the reader are for mechanical fixture (Figure 24).

The diagrams below give the overall dimensions of the reader and may be used
for its installation.
Refer to page 57 for various mounting solutions and correct positioning, and
Chapter 6 for FOV vs. Reading Distance considerations.

optical axis

Connector block mm
rotates to 90° position
[inch]

Figure 24 - Overall Dimensions Matrix 300N 1.3 MP and 2 MP DPM with Connector at 0°

Figure 25 - Overall Dimensions Matrix 300N 1.3 MP and 2 MP DPM with Connector at 90°

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Figure 26 - Overall Dimensions Matrix 300N 2 MP (no DPM) with Connector at 0°

Figure 27 - Overall Dimensions Matrix 300N 2 MP (no DPM) with Connector at 90°

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mm
[inch]

Figure 28 - Mounting Bracket Overall Dimensions

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Mounting And Positioning Matrix 300N

Using the Matrix 300N mounting brackets you can obtain rotation on the various
axes of the reader as shown in the diagram below:

Skew

Tilt

Figure 29 - Positioning with Mounting Bracket

Matrix 300N is able to decode code labels at a variety of angles. However,

significant angular distortion may degrade reading performance.

When mounting Matrix 300N, take into consideration these ideal label position
angles: Pitch or Skew 10° to 20° and Tilt 0°.

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Note: Since Matrix 300N is omni-directional on the code plane, the Pitch and
Skew angles have the same significance with respect to the code plane. However,
in some advanced code reading applications performance can be improved by
modifying the Skew angle.

The Pitch, Skew and Tilt angles are represented in Figure 30. Follow the
suggestions below for the best orientation:

Position the reader in order to avoid the direct reflection of the light emitted by
the Matrix 300N reader; it is advised to assure at least 10° for the Skew angle.

Skew
assure at least 10°
Tilt
any angle
inside FOV
Pitch
Minimize

No Pitch,
Tilt or Skew

Figure 30 - Code Reading Orientation

In some cases, such as low contrast or low illumination, it can be useful to use a
Pitch or Skew angle = 0°.

The Tilt angle is also represented in Figure 31. Matrix 300N can read labels with
any tilt angle. However, since linear barcodes are rectangular, keep in mind that
the reader should be aligned to fit them into the horizontal FOV.

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Linear Barcode Reading

2D Code Reading

Figure 31 - Tilt Angle Considerations

See Chapter 6 for FOV vs. Reading Distance considerations.

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CBX Electrical Connections
All Matrix 300N Standard Input Power models can be connected to a CBX
connection box through one of the available CAB-DSxx-S accessory cables.
These accessory cables terminate in an M12 17-pin connector on the Matrix
300N side and in a 25-pin male D-sub connector on the CBX side.

We recommend making system connections through one of the CBX connection

boxes since they offer the advantages of easy connection, easy device
replacement, opto-isolated outputs (Outputs 1 and 2), and filtered reference
signals.

If you require direct wiring to the reader the connections are the same as shown in
this chapter with the exception of the digital Outputs. Direct wiring details are indi-
cated in Appendix A.
NOTE

The table below gives the pinout of the CBX100/500 terminal block connectors.
Use this pinout when the Matrix 300N reader is connected by means of the
CBX100/500:

Group Label Description

Input Power Vdc Power Supply Input Voltage +

GND Power Supply Input Voltage -
Earth Protection Earth Ground
Inputs +V Power Source - External Trigger
I1A External Trigger A (polarity insensitive)
I1B External Trigger B (polarity insensitive)
-V Power Reference - External Trigger
+V Power Source - Inputs
I2A Input 2 A (polarity insensitive)
I2B Input 2 B (polarity insensitive)
-V Power Reference - Inputs

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Outputs +V Power Source - Outputs

-V Power Reference - Outputs
O1+ Output 1 + opto-isolated and polarity sensitive
O1- Output 1 - opto-isolated and polarity sensitive
O2+ Output 2 + opto-isolated and polarity sensitive
O2- Output 2 - opto-isolated and polarity sensitive
Output 3 - opto-isolated (only available through
O3A
CBX500)
Auxiliary Interface TX Transmit Data
RX Receive Data
SGND Auxiliary Interface Signal Ground
ID-NET REF Network Reference
ID+ ID-NET network data +
ID- ID-NET network data -
Shield Network Cable Shield
Main Interface

RS232 TX
RX
-
-
SGND
RS422 Full Duplex TX+
*RX+
TX-
*RX-
SGND

* Do not leave floating, see "RS422 Full Duplex Interface" on page 66 for connection
details.

To avoid electromagnetic interference when the reader is connected to a CBX connec-

tion box, verify the jumper positions in the CBX as indicated in its Installation Manual.
NOTE

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Power Supply
Power requirements and conditions depend on the Matrix 300N model: Standard
or PoE (Power over Ethernet).

Standard Models
For these models power can be supplied to the reader through the CBX100/500
spring clamp terminal pins as shown in Figure 32:

Power Supply
VGND

Earth
V+ in Ground

Figure 32 - Power Supply Connections

The power must be between 10 and 30 Vdc only.

It is recommended to connect the device CHASSIS to earth ground (Earth) by

setting the appropriate jumper in the CBX connection box. See the CBX
Installation Manual for details.

Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Models

The Ethernet pinout is as follows:

Figure 33 - M12 D-Coded Female Ethernet Nerwork Connector

Pin Name Description

1 TX+/DC- Transmit data (+) DC power (-)

2 RX+/DC+ Received data (+) DC power (+)
3 TX-/DC- Transmitted data (-) DC power (-)
4 RX-/DC+ Receive data (-) DC power (+)

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Matrix 300N PoE models only accept Alternative A (power over RJ45 pins 1, 2, 3, 6), Class 0
power levels. Use an Endspan or Midspan PSE device that supports this configuration
(i.e. PoE switch or Power over Ethernet Adapter).
CAUTION Alternative B (power over RJ45 pins 4, 5, 7, 8) using an Endspan or Midspan PSE device
is not supported.

Figure 34 - Matrix 300N PoE PSE Endspan Alternative A Connections OK

Figure 35 - Matrix 300N PoE PSE Midspan Alternative A Connections OK

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Figure 36 - Matrix 300N PoE PSE Endspan Alternative B Connections NOT SUPPORTED

Figure 37 - Matrix 300N PoE PSE Midspan Alternative B Connections NOT SUPPORTED

For Matrix 300N PoE models, the internal Digital Output circuitry is not powered and
supply power is not available to any Input/Output devices (Vdc=0). Only input device
signals can be accepted directly on the M12 17-pin connector without power.
CAUTION For these models, if it is necessary to use Input/Output devices, we recommend con-
necting them through the CBX, which must be powered separately.

See On-Board Ethernet Interface for further details.

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Main Serial Interface

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

The signals relative to the following serial interface types are available on the
CBX spring clamp terminal blocks.

The main serial interface type and its parameters (baud rate, data bits, etc.) can
be defined by the user via DL.CODE software. For more details refer to the Help
On Line page of the Reading Phase step (Channels) in DL.CODE.

Details regarding the connections and use of the interfaces are given in the next
paragraphs.

RS232 Interface
The RS232 interface is generally used for Point-to-Point connections. When it is
connected to the host computer it allows transmission of code data.

The following pins are used for RS232 interface connection:

CBX100/500 Description

TX Transmit Data
RX Receive Data
SGND Signal Ground

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

User Interface
SGND RXD TXD

SGND TX RX
Reader
Figure 38 - RS232 Main Interface Connections

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RS422 Full Duplex Interface

The RS422 full-duplex (5 wires + shield) interface is used for non-polled
communication protocols in point-to-point connections over longer distances
(max 1200 m / 3940 ft) than those acceptable for RS232 communications or in
electrically noisy environments.

The CBX pinout follows:

CBX100/500 Description

TX+ RS422 Transmit Data +

RX+ RS422 Receive Data +
TX- RS422 Transmit Data -
RX- RS422 Receive Data -
SGND Signal Ground

User Interface
RX422+ TX422+

SGND RX422- TX422-

Reader SGND TX+ RX+

TX- RX-

Figure 39 - RS422 Full Duplex Connections

For applications that do not use RS422 transmission to the reader (terminal block RX+
and RX- signals), do not leave these lines floating but connect them to SGND as
shown below.
NOTE

User Interface
RX422+

SGND RX422-

SGND TX+
Reader TX-
Figure 40 - RS422 Full Duplex Connections Using Only TX Signals to Host

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ID-NET Interface

CBX100/500 Description

Shield Network Cable Shield

ID+ ID-NET Network Data +
ID- ID-NET Network Data -
REF Network Reference

ID-NET Cables
These instructions are referred to Figures 42, 43 and 44.

• The general cable type specifications are: CAT5 twisted pair + additional
CAT5 twisted pair, shielded cable AWG 24 (or AWG 22) stranded flexible.
We recommend using DeviceNet cables (drop or trunk type) to the following
reference standards:
AN50325 – IEC 62026
UL STYLE 2502 80°C 30V
• Cable Shield MUST be connected to earth ground ONLY at the Master.
• NEVER use ID-NET cable shield as common reference.
• The ID-NET max cable length depends on the baudrate used, (see the Bau-
drate Table below).
• For Common Power Connections use only 2 wires (ID+ and ID-).

• DC Voltage Power cable (Vdc – GND) should be handled as a signal cable

(i.e. do not put it together with AC cable):

• Wire dimensioning must be checked in order to avoid voltage drops

greater than 0.8 Volts.

• Cable should lie down as near as possible to the ID-NET cable (avoiding
wide loops between them).
• Reader's chassis may be connected to earth.
• Network inside the same building.

Baudrate Table

Baudrate 125 kbps 250 kbps 500 kbps 1 Mbps

Cable Length 1200 m 900 m 700 m *

* Application dependent, contact your Datalogic representative for details.

The default ID-NET baudrate is 500 kbps. Lower ID-NET baudrates allow longer cable
lengths.
NOTE

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ID-NET Response Time

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

Figure 41 - ID-NET Response Time

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

ID-NET Network Termination

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

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ID-NET Connection Diagrams

Figure 42 - ID-NET Network Connections with isolated power blocks

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Figure 43 - ID-NET Network Connections with Common Power Branch Network

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Figure 44 - ID-NET Network Connections with Common Power Star Network

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Auxiliary RS232 Interface

The RS232 auxiliary interface is available for Point-to-Point connections. When it
is connected to the host computer it allows transmission of code data.

The parameters relative to the aux interface (baud rate, data bits, etc.) can be
defined through the Reading Phase step (Channels) in DL.CODE.

The 9-pin female Auxiliary Interface connector inside the CBX is the preferred
connector for temporary communication monitoring.

5 1

9 6
Figure 45 - 9-pin female connector

If permanent system wiring is required, the following pins are used to connect
the RS232 auxiliary interface:

CBX100/500 Description

TX Auxiliary Interface Transmit Data

RX Auxiliary Interface Receive Data
SGND Auxiliary Interface Reference

User Interface
RX TX

Reference

Figure 46 - RS232 Auxiliary Interface Connections

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

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Inputs
There are two optocoupled polarity insensitive inputs available on the reader:
Input 1 (External Trigger) and Input 2, a generic input:

The External Trigger can be used in One Shot Mode or in Phase Mode. Its main
functions are:
• acquisition trigger in One Shot Mode
• reading phase-ON/reading phase-OFF command in Phase Mode

The main functions of the general purpose Input 2 are:

• second external trigger in Phase Mode
• match code storage command when the Match Code option is enabled

The electrical features of both inputs are:

VAB = 30 Vdc max.

IIN = 10 mA (reader) + 12 mA (CBX) max.

The active state of these inputs are selected in software.

An anti-disturbance filter, by default, is implemented in software on both inputs.

The value can be changed through the software parameter Debounce Filter. See
the Help On Line page of the Reading Phase step (Inputs) in DL.CODE for further
details on these parameters.

These inputs are optocoupled and can be driven by both NPN and PNP type
commands.

Polarity insensitive inputs assure full functionality even if pins A and B are
exchanged.
NOTE
The connections are indicated in the following diagrams:

CBX100/500 Description

+V Power Source - External Trigger

I1A External Trigger A (polarity insensitive)
I1B External Trigger B (polarity insensitive)
-V Power Reference - External Trigger

The yellow Trigger LED (Figure 13, 5) is on when the active state of the External
Trigger corresponds to ON.

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External Trigger Input Connections Using Matrix 300N Power

Power from the Vdc/GND spring clamps is available directly to the Input Device on
the +V/-V spring clamps, and does not pass through the Power Switch (ON/OFF)
inside the CBX. Disconnect the power supply when working inside the CBX.
CAUTION

Figure 47 - PNP External Trigger Using Matrix 300N Power

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Figure 48 - NPN External Trigger Using Matrix 300N Power

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External Trigger Input Connections Using External Power

PNP Photocell
Input
Signal

Pulled down to External

Input Device Reference

Figure 49 - PNP External Trigger Using External Power

NPN Photocell
Pulled up to External
Input Device Power

Input
Signal

Figure 50 - NPN External Trigger Using External Power

CBX100/500 Description

+V Power Source - Inputs

I2A Input 2 A (polarity insensitive)
I2B Input 2 B (polarity insensitive)
-V Power Reference - Inputs

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Input 2 Connections Using Matrix 300N Power

Power from the Vdc/GND spring clamps is available directly to the Input Device on
the +V/-V spring clamps, and does not pass through the Power Switch (ON/OFF)
inside the CBX. Disconnect the power supply when working inside the CBX.
CAUTION

Input Device
Power to
Input Device

Input Input Device

Signal Reference

Figure 51 - PNP Input 2 Using Matrix 300N Power

Input Device
Power to Input
Input Device Signal

Input Device
Reference

Figure 52 - NPN Input 2 Using Matrix 300N Power

Input 2 Connections Using External Power

Input Device
Input
Signal

Pulled down to External

Input Device Reference

Figure 53 - PNP Input 2 Using External Power

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Input Device
Pulled up to External
Input Device Power

Input
Signal

Figure 54 - NPN Input 2 Using External Power

Input 3 Connections (CBX500 Only)

RESERVED

Figure 55 - Input 3 Using External Power

Do not connect to I3A or I34B signals, they are reserved.

CAUTION

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Outputs

When Outputs 1 and 2 are connected through the CBX connection box, they become
opto-isolated and polarity sensitive and acquire the electrical characteristics listed
below. To function correctly, they require setting the Output Line Type configuration
CAUTION parameters to NPN for the respective output. The hardware connection to the CBX
can be either NPN or PNP.

Three general purpose outputs are available and their meaning can be defined
by the user. They are typically used either to signal the data collection result or
to control an external lighting system.

CBX100/500 Description

+V Power Source - Outputs

O1+ Output 1 + opto-isolated and polarity sensitive
O1- Output 1 - opto-isolated and polarity sensitive
O2+ Output 2 + opto-isolated and polarity sensitive
O2- Output 2 - opto-isolated and polarity sensitive
O3A Output 3 non opto-isolated (only available on CBX500)
-V Power Reference - Outputs

The electrical features of the outputs are the following:

Outputs 1 and 2 Output 3

Reverse-Polarity and Short-Circuit Pro-

VCE = 30 Vdc max.
tected
ICE = 40 mA continuous max.; 130 mA
VOUT (ILOAD = 0 mA) max = 30 Vdc
pulsed max.
VCE saturation = 1 Vdc max. @ 10 mA VOUT (ILOAD = 100 mA) max = 3 Vdc

PD = 90 mW Max. @ 50 °C ambient temp. ILOAD max = 100 mA

By default, Output 1 is associated with the No Read event, which activates when
the code(s) signaled by the external trigger are not decoded, and Output 2 is
associated with the Good Read event, which activates when all the selected codes
are correctly decoded.

The output signals are fully programmable being determined by the configured
Activation/Deactivation events, Deactivation Timeout or a combination of the
two. Refer to the DL.CODE parameters Help On Line for further details.

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Output 1 and 2 Connections Using Matrix 300N Power

Power from the Vdc/GND spring clamps is available directly to the Output Device on
the +V/-V spring clamps, and does not pass through the Power Switch (ON/OFF)
inside the CBX. Disconnect the power supply when working inside the CBX.
CAUTION

Output 1 Device Output 2 Device

Power to Output Power to Output
Output Device Signal Output Device Signal
Output
Output Device
Device
Reference
Reference

Figure 56 - PNP/Open Emitter Output Using Matrix 300N Power

Output 1 Device Output 2 Device

Power to Power to
Output Device Output Device
Output Device
Reference Output Device Output
Output Signal Reference Signal

Figure 57 - NPN/Open Collector Output Using Matrix 300N Power

Output 1 and 2 Connections Using External Power

Output 1 Device Output 2 Device

Pulled up to External Pulled up to External
Output Device Power Output Device Power

Output Output
Signal Signal

Figure 58 - PNP/Open Emitter Output Using External Power

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Output 1 Device Output 2 Device

Output Output
Signal Signal

Pulled down to External Pulled down to External

Output Device Reference Output Device Reference

Figure 59 - NPN/Open Collector Output Using External Power

Output 3 is not opto-isolated but can be assigned to the same events. By default
it is not assigned to any event. The CBX500 must be used to connect this output.

For this output, set the Line Type configuration parameter according to the hardware
connection to the CBX: NPN, PNP or Push-Pull.
NOTE

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Output 3 Connections Using Matrix 300N Power (CBX500 Only)

Output 3 Device
Power to
Output Device
Output
Output Device
Signal
Reference

Figure 60 - Output 3 Using Matrix 300N Power

Output 3 Connections Using External Power (CBX500 Only)

Output 3 Device
Output
Signal

Output Device
Reference

Figure 61 - Output 3 Using External Power

Do not connect to I3A or I34B signals, they are reserved.

CAUTION

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On-Board Ethernet Interface

The on-board Ethernet Interface can be used for TCP/IP communication with a
remote or local host computer by connecting the reader to either a LAN or
directly to a host PC. There is no need to use a crossover adapter since Matrix
300N incorporates an auto-cross function.

A CAB-ETH-M0x cable can be used to connect to a LAN.

On the Matrix 300N on-board Ethernet interface the following communication

channels are available:
• TCP Client
• TCP Server
• UDP Channel
• FTP Client

The following Fieldbus protocols are also available over the on-board Ethernet
interface:
• EtherNet/IP
• PROFINET IO
• Modbus TCP Client

For further details refer to the Help On Line page of the Reading Phase step
(Channels) and (Fieldbuses) in DL.CODE.

User Interface - Serial Host

The following table contains the pinout for standard RS232 PC Host interface.
For other user interface types please refer to their own manual.

RS232 PC-side Connections

1 5
1 13

6 9 14 25

9-pin male connector 25-pin male connector

Pin Name Pin Name
2 RX 3 RX
3 TX 2 TX
5 GND 7 GND

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 Chapter 5
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.

All software configurations are made through DL.CODE which connects to the reader
through the on-board Ethernet interface.
NOTE

DL.CODE now supports several different multi device configuration types using the
PASS-THROUGH configuration. In particular this feature allows MULTIDATA ID-NET
network configurations to be made. Master/Slave SYNCHRONIZED ID-NET network
NOTE configurations are also configurable as before.

The Master/Slave Role is only significant for the Internal ID-NET Network. If your lay-
out doesn’t use the ID-NET network then the device Role is not significant and can be
ignored.
NOTE

84 Matrix 300N
 Ethernet Connection

Ethernet Connection
The Ethernet connection is possible in two different layouts.

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 300N
incorporates an autocross function.

Host
CAB-ETH-M0x


CBX
CAB-DSxx-S

Matrix 300N
Alone PG6000


  Ethernet Interface

 Auxiliary Serial Interface (RS232 - Data Monitor)

 External Trigger (for One Shot or Phase Mode)

Figure 60 - Ethernet Point-to-Point Layout

All devices always support multiple output channels (i.e. for data monitoring).

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Typical Layouts

When using a Local Area Network (LAN), one or more Matrix 300N readers can be
connected to the network by using CAB-ETH-M0x cables:

Alone Alone Alone

Matrix 300N

CAB-ETH-M0x
CAB-DSxx-S

CBX  Power

CBX


Host

Switch

 Ethernet Interface

 Auxiliary Serial Interface (RS232 - Data Monitor)

 External Trigger (for One Shot or Phase Mode)

Figure 61 - Ethernet Network Layout

Alone Alone Alone

Matrix 300N
CAB-ETH-M0x

Host

PoE Switch

Figure 62 - PoE Ethernet Network Layout

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 Serial Connection

Serial Connection
In this layout the data is transmitted to the Host on the main serial interface. The
Ethernet interface can be used for reader configuration by connecting a laptop
computer running DL.CODE.

Data can be transmitted on the RS232 auxiliary interface independently from the
main interface selection to monitor data.

When One Shot or Phase Mode operating mode is used, the reader can be acti-
vated by an External Trigger (for example a pulse from a photoelectric sensor)
when the object enters its reading zone.

PG6000 Host
CBX

CAB-DSxx-S

Matrix 300N
Alone


  Main Serial Interface (RS232 or RS422 Full-Duplex)

 Auxiliary Serial Interface (RS232 - Data Monitor)

 External Trigger (for One Shot or Phase Mode)

Figure 63 - Serial Interface Point-to-Point Layout

All devices always support multiple output channels (i.e. for data monitoring).

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Typical Layouts

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

Reader configuration can be accomplished through the Ethernet interface using

the DL.CODE configuration program.

Data can be transmitted on the RS232 auxiliary interface irrespective of the

Fieldbus interface selection to monitor data.

When One Shot or Phase Mode operating mode is used, the reader can be acti-
vated by an External Trigger (photoelectric sensor) when the object enters its
reading zone.

Power

CAB-DSxx-S CBX500


Matrix 300N
Alone



 Fieldbus Interface (Profibus, DeviceNet, etc.)

 Auxiliary Serial Interface (RS232 - Data Monitor)

 External Trigger (for One Shot or Phase Mode)

Host

Figure 64 - Fieldbus Interface Point-to-Point Layout

All devices always support multiple output channels (i.e. for data monitoring).

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 Pass-Through

Pass-Through
The pass-through layout allows each device working Alone, to collect data from
one or more pass-through input channels and send this data plus its own on one
or more different output channels.

In this way independent devices can be connected together in combinations to

create multi device networks. Many devices reading independently can send their
messages through a common output channel which instead of being directed to
a Host can be collected by another device on its pass-through input channel and
sent to a Host on a different output channel.

Alone Alone Alone

Phase Continuous

CAB-ETH-M0x
Mode Mode

External
Trigger
CAB-DSxx-S

Power

CBX 
 


Host

Switch

 Ethernet TCP/IP Server 1 

 Ethernet TCP/IP Server 2

 Main Serial Interface (RS232 or RS422 Full-Duplex)

 Auxiliary Serial Interface (RS232)
Pass-through Input Channel

Output Channel

Figure 65 - Pass-Through Layout

In a Pass-through layout each device supports multiple pass-through configura-

tions to accept input from different devices on different channels (i.e. middle
reader above). However, readers are not required to have a pass-through config-
uration if they don’t need to receive data from an input channel (i.e. right reader
above). The overall data collection device always has at least one pass-through
configuration to collect the input data from the other devices and send it to the
Host (i.e. left reader above).

All devices always support multiple output channels (i.e. for data monitoring).

In a Pass-through layout each device can have a different operating mode: Con-
tinuous, One Shot, Phase Mode, etc.

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Typical Layouts

ID-NET Multidata Network (Pass-Through)

A special case of the pass-through layout allows each Slave device working
Alone to collect data from one or more pass-through input channels and send
this data plus its own on the ID-NET output channel to the Master.

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

The Master collects the data from its pass-through ID-NET input channel and
sends it to the Host on a different output channel.

Alone Alone Alone

ID-NET ID-NET ID-NET
Master Slave#1 Slave#2
Phase Continuous
Mode Mode

External
Trigger
CAB-DSxx-S

Power
  

 
Host

CAB-ETH-M0x 
Switch 
 Ethernet TCP/IP Server 1

 ID-NET (up to 32 devices, max network extension of 1000 m)

 Main Serial Interface (RS232 or RS422 Full-Duplex)

 Auxiliary Serial Interface (RS232)
Pass-through Input Channel

Output Channel

Figure 66 - ID-NET Multidata Layout (Pass-through)

In a Pass-through layout each device supports multiple pass-through configura-

tions to accept input from different devices on different channels (i.e. Master
reader above). However, ID-NET Slave readers are not required to have a pass-
through configuration if they don’t need to receive data from an input channel
(i.e. right reader above). The ID-NET Master always has at least one pass-through
configuration to collect the ID-NET Slaves data and send it to the Host.

Slave devices cannot receive data from a pass-through ID-NET input channel and
Master devices cannot send data on an ID-NET output channel.
NOTE

90 Matrix 300N
 ID-NET Multidata Network (Pass-Through)

All devices always support multiple output channels (i.e. for data monitoring).

In a Pass-through layout each device can have a different operating mode: Con-
tinuous, One Shot, Phase Mode, etc.

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Typical Layouts

ID-NET Synchronized Network

When the device is working Synchronized, the ID-NET connection is used to col-
lect data from several readers to build a multi-point or a multi-sided reading
system; there can be one Master and up to 31 Slaves connected together.

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

The Master reader is also connected to the Host on one of its communication
channels. In the following examples the RS232/RS422 main serial interface is
used.

For a Master/Slave Synchronized layout the External Trigger signal is unique to

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

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

The Main and ID-NET interfaces are connected as shown in the following figures.

 

ID-NET ID-NET
Synchronized Synchronized
Slave#1 Slave#n

Power

ID-NET
Synchronized
Master

Host
 Main Serial Interface (RS232 or RS422 Full-Duplex)

 External Trigger
 ID-NET (up to 16 devices - practical limit)

Figure 67 - ID-NET Synchronized Layout

The Master reader can be connected to the CBX series connection box with the
advantage of the Backup and Restore configuration function (CBX + BM100
module).

All devices always support multiple output channels (i.e. for data monitoring).

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 Chapter 6
Reading Features
FOV Calculation
Use the data in the following table to calculate the FOV for your application,
referring to Figure 68 and the formula below.

Lens Focus View Angle View Angle View Angle Min. Read-
Model d0
Type Horizontal Vertical Diagonal ing Distance

Matrix 300N 6 mm
7 mm 66° 55° 80° 35 mm
4x1-0xx manual

Matrix 300N 9 mm
14 mm 40° 32° 50° 22 mm
4x2-0xx software

Matrix 300N 9 mm
11 mm 41° 34° 52° 70 mm
4x3-0xx manual

Matrix 300N 12 mm
4 mm 32° 26° 40° 70 mm
4x4-0xx manual

Matrix 300N 16 mm
5 mm 24° 19° 30° 80 mm
4x5-0xx manual

Matrix 300N 9 mm
18 mm 45° 34° 54° 30 mm
7x2-0xx software
Matrix 300N 16 mm
14 mm 25° 19° 31° 50 mm
7x6-0xx software

The viewing angle has a tolerance of  1° depending on the reading distance.

FOVx = 2 [ (d + d0) * tan (x/2) ]

where:
FOVx = horizontal, vertical or diagonal FOV
x = horizontal, vertical or diagonal viewing angles.
d = reading distance (in mm) from window surface to code surface
d0 = offset (in mm) from center of lens to external window surface

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Reading Features

Figure 68 - Reading Distance References

Example:

The FOV for a Matrix 300N 412-0xx at a reading distance of 200 mm is:

FOVH = 2 [(200 mm + 14 mm) * tan (40°/2)]  156 mm

FOVV = 2 [(200 mm + 14 mm) * tan (32°/2)]  123 mm

Global FOV Diagrams

The following diagrams are given for typical performance at 25°C using high quality
grade A symbols according to ISO/IEC 15416 (1D code) and ISO/IEC 15415 (2D code)
print quality test specifications. Testing should be performed with actual application
NOTE codes in order to maximize the application performance.

The following diagrams show the maximum obtainable Field of View for 1D and
2D codes. Depending on the code resolution, symbology, and number of
characters in the code, the Reading Area can be different from the FOV.

See the "Reading Diagrams," starting on page 102 for specific reading area
examples.

94 Matrix 300N
 Global FOV Diagrams

1.3 MP Manual Adjustable Focus Models 6 mm (66°)

1D Codes

Horizontal FoV

Reading Distance
Figure 69 - 6 mm Global FOV Diagram

2D Codes
Horizontal FoV

Reading Distance
Figure 70 - 6 mm Global FOV Diagram

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Reading Features

1.3 MP Software Adjustable Liquid Lens Models 9 mm (40°)

1D Codes

Horizontal FoV

Reading Distance
Figure 71 - 9 mm Global FOV Diagram

2D Codes
Horizontal FoV

Reading Distance
Figure 72 - 9 mm Global FOV Diagram

96 Matrix 300N
 Global FOV Diagrams

1.3 MP Manual Adjustable Focus Models 9 mm (41°)

1D Codes

Horizontal FoV

Reading Distance
Figure 73 - 9 mm Global FOV Diagram

2D Codes
Horizontal FoV

Reading Distance
Figure 74 - 9 mm Global FOV Diagram

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Reading Features

1.3 MP Manual Adjustable Focus Models 12 mm (32°)

1D Codes

Horizontal FoV

Reading Distance
Figure 75 - 12 mm Global FOV Diagram

2D Codes
Horizontal FoV

Reading Distance
Figure 76 - 12 mm Global FOV Diagram

98 Matrix 300N
 Global FOV Diagrams

1.3 MP Manual Adjustable Focus Models 16 mm (24°)

1D Codes

Horizontal FoV

Reading Distance
Figure 77 - 16 mm Global FOV Diagram

2D Codes
Horizontal FoV

Reading Distance
Figure 78 - 16 mm Global FOV Diagram

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Reading Features

2 MP Software Adjustable Liquid Lens Models 9 mm (45°)

1D Codes

Horizontal FoV

Reading Distance
Figure 79 - 9 mm Global FOV Diagram

2D Codes
Horizontal FoV

Reading Distance
Figure 80 - 9 mm Global FOV Diagram

The Polarized and Diffused embedded lighting systems are optimized to work at dis-
tances up to 350 mm. For longer reading distances, Datalogic recommends the use of
Matrix 300N 2MP Standard models or external illumination.
NOTE

100 Matrix 300N

 Global FOV Diagrams

2 MP Software Adjustable Liquid Lens Models 16 mm (25°)

1D Codes

Horizontal FoV

Reading Distance

Figure 81 - 16 mm Global FOV Diagram

2D Codes
Horizontal FoV

Reading Distance
Figure 82 - 16 mm Global FOV Diagram

The Diffused embedded lighting system is optimized to work at distances up to 450

mm. For longer reading distances, Datalogic recommends the use of Matrix 300N
2MP Standard models or external illumination.
NOTE

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Reading Features

Reading Diagrams
• The following reading diagrams are to be considered as references and are
given for typical performance at 25°C using high quality grade A symbols:
Code 128 (1D code) and Data Matrix ECC 200 (2D code) from the Test
Charts provided with the reader.
• Testing should be performed with the actual Matrix 300N using application
codes in order to evaluate whether maximizing application performance
requires adjustments to the HW/SW configuration with respect to the Refer-
ence Conditions given under each diagram.
• The ratio of the Vertical FOV width with respect to the Horizontal FOV width
in the diagrams is:
-about equal to 0.8 for 1.3MP models; specifically 1024/1280. (i.e. FOVV.
 FOVH x 0.8).
-about equal to 0.7 for 2MP models; specifically 1200/1600. (i.e. FOVV. 
FOVH x 0.7).
• The reading distance ranges are measured from the reading window sur-
face.
• The max theoretical Line Speed values for each diagram can be calculated
using the formula in "Maximum Line Speed and Exposure Time Calcula-
tions" on page 133.
• Common software parameter settings for 1.3MP models:
-for all 6 mm models reading all code symbologies, and all 9 mm, 12 mm
and 16 mm models reading 1D code symbologies are: Processing
Mode=Advanced Code Setting;
-for 9 mm, 12 mm and 16 mm models reading 2D code symbologies: Pro-
cessing Mode=Standard; Code Contrast=Low; Decoding Complex-
ity=Very High.
• Common software parameter settings for 2MP models:
-for all 9 mm and 16 mm models reading 1D code symbologies: Process-
ing Timeout=1000 ms.
-for all 9 mm and 16 mm models reading 2D code symbologies: Process-
ing Mode=Standard; Decoding Complexity=High; Processing
Mode=Standard; Processing Timeout=1000 ms.
• When defining a HW/SW configuration for the Matrix 300N for conditions
different from those of the reference diagrams, it is suggested to keep in
mind the following rules:
-Changes in Exposure Time act directly proportional to the luminosity of
the image and inversely proportional to the maximum code reading
movement speed. Consequently, reducing the Exposure Time by half,
reduces the luminosity of the image by half but doubles the theoretical
code reading movement speed.
-Changes in Gain act directly proportional to the luminosity of the image.
However, increasing the Gain value can reduce the quality of the
acquired image.
-For DPM illuminators, the overall lighting power being considered is all
Sectors ON from the Central LED Group, unless otherwise specified.

102 Matrix 300N

 Reading Diagrams

Matrix 300N 4x1-0xx (6 mm manual) 1D Codes (66°)

Matrix 300N 4x1-0xx (6 mm manual lens)

Code 128 0.12 mm (5 mils)

1.5
Horizontal Reading Width

.5

-.5

-1

-1.5

-2

mm

in 2 2.5 3 3.5

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.12 mm (5 mils)
Tilt Angle 0°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 70
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
411-0xx Wide RED
Exposure Time (μs) 90
Gain 5

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Reading Features

Matrix 300N 4x1-0xx (6 mm manual lens)

Code 128 0.25 mm (10 mils)

2
Horizontal Reading Width
1

-1

-2

-3

-4

mm

in 4 5 6 7 8

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.25 mm (10 mils)
Tilt Angle 0°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 130
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
411-0xx Wide Red
Exposure Time (μs) 80
Gain 20

104 Matrix 300N

 Reading Diagrams

Matrix 300N 4x1-0xx (6 mm manual lens)

Code 128 0.30 mm (12 mils)

Horizontal Reading Width

2

-1

-2

-3

-4

-5

mm
in 4 5 6 7 8 9

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.30 mm (12 mils)
Tilt Angle 0°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 160
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
411-0xx Wide Red
Exposure Time (μs) 100
Gain 20

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Reading Features

Matrix 300N 4x1-0xx (6 mm manual lens)

Code 128 0.33 mm (13 mils)

Horizontal Reading Width

2

-1

-2

-3

-4

-5

-6

mm
in 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.33 mm (13 mils)
Tilt Angle 0°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 150 185
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
411-0xx Wide Red
Exposure Time (μs) 150 175
Gain 13 20

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 Reading Diagrams

Matrix 300N 4x1-0xx (6 mm manual lens)

Code 128 0.38 mm (15 mils)

Horizontal Reading Width

2

-1

-2

-3

-4

-5

-6

mm
in 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.38 mm (15 mils)
Tilt Angle 0°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 200 220
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
411-0xx Wide Red
Exposure Time (μs) 250 250
Gain 6 15

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Reading Features

Matrix 300N 4x1-0xx (6 mm manual lens)

Code 128 0.50 mm (20 mils)

Horizontal Reading Width

4

-2

-4

-6

-8

mm
in 6 8 10 12 14 16

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.50 mm (20 mils)
Tilt Angle 0°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 270 290
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
411-0xx Wide Red
Exposure Time (μs) 330 330
Gain 23 25

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 Reading Diagrams

Matrix 300N 4x1-x00 (6 mm manual) 2D Codes (66°)

Matrix 300N 4x1-0xx (6 mm manual lens)

Data Matrix 0.19 mm (7.5 mils)

1.5

1
Horizontal Reading Width

.5

-.5
Due to the "fisheye" effect of the wide angle
6 mm lens, the reading area for higher
resolution codes is limited to the central zone
-1 of the Vertical Field of View.
For these applications, Image Cropping is
-1.5 recommended above and below the central
zone of the Vertical FOV, limiting image
-2 acquisition to the effective reading area and
mm therefore increasing frame rate and reducing
in 1.5 2 2.5 3 overall image processing time. See “Image

Cropping” on page 148.

Reading Distance ± 15 mm ≈ 550 pixels

7. Drag top of box to set

x,y coordinates  0,236
8. Drag bottom of box to set
vertical window dimensions  550 pixels

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Data Matrix ECC 200
Code Resolution 0.19 mm (7.5 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 0°
Focusing Distance (mm) 60
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
481-0xx MLT-DPM
LED Group Peripheral
Exposure Time (μs) 90
Gain 5

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Reading Features

Matrix 300N 4x1-x00 (6 mm manual lens)

Data Matrix 0.25 mm (10 mils)

2.5

1.5
Horizontal Reading Width

.5

-.5
Due to the "fisheye" effect of the wide angle 6 mm
-1 lens, the reading area for higher resolution codes is
limited to the central zone of the Vertical Field of
-1.5 View.
For these applications, Image Cropping is
-2
recommended above and below the central zone of
the Vertical FOV, limiting image acquisition to the
-2.5
effective reading area and therefore increasing frame
mm rate and reducing overall image processing time. See
in 2.5 3 3.5 4 “Image Cropping” on page 148.
± 20 mm ≈ 512 pixels
Reading Distance
9. Drag top of box to set
x,y coordinates  0,255
10. Drag bottom of box to set
vertical window dimensions  512 pixels

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Data Matrix ECC 200
Code Resolution 0.25 mm (10 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 10°
Focusing Distance (mm) 85
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
411-0xx Wide red
Exposure Time (μs) 170
Gain 4
481-0xx MLT-DPM
Exposure Time (μs) 170
Gain 6

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 Reading Diagrams

Matrix 300N 4x1-0xx (6 mm manual lens)

Data Matrix 0.38 mm (15 mils)

Horizontal Reading Width

1

-1

-2

-3

mm
in 2 3 4 5 6

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Data Matrix ECC 200
Code Resolution 0.38 mm (15 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 10°
Focusing Distance (mm) 90
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
411-0xx Wide Red
Exposure Time (μs) 80
Gain 8
481-0xx MLT-DPM
Exposure Time (μs) 80
Gain 12

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Reading Features

Matrix 300N 4x3-0xx (9 mm manual) 1D Codes (41°)

Matrix 300N 4x3-0xx (9 mm manual lens)

Code 128 0.25 mm (10 mils)

3
Horizontal Reading Width

-1

-2

-3

-4

-5

mm
in 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.25 mm (10 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 280
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
423-0xx Medium Red
Exposure Time (μs) 166
Gain 11

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 Reading Diagrams

Matrix 300N 4x3-0xx (9 mm manual lens)

Code 128 0.30 mm (12 mils)

3
Horizontal Reading Width
2

-1

-2

-3

-4

-5

-6

mm
in 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.30 mm (12 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 310
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
423-0xx Medium Red
Exposure Time (μs) 200
Gain 14

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Reading Features

Matrix 300N 4x3-0xx (9 mm manual lens)

Code 128 0.38 mm (15 mils)

4
Horizontal Reading Width

-2

-4

-6

-8
mm
in 10 12 14 16 18 20

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.38 mm (15 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 430
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
423-0xx Medium Red
Exposure Time (μs) 305
Gain 20

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Matrix 300N 4x3-0xx (9 mm manual) 2D Codes (41°)

Matrix 300N 4x3-0xx (9 mm manual lens)

Data Matrix 0.13 mm (5 mils)

1.5

1
Horizontal Reading Width

.5

-.5

-1

-1.5

-2
mm
in 3 3.5 4

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Data Matrix ECC 200
Code Resolution 0.13 mm (5 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 91
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
423-0xx Medium Red
Exposure Time (μs) 50
Gain 5

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Reading Features

Matrix 300N 4x3-0xx (9 mm manual lens)

Data Matrix 0.19 mm (7.5 mils)

2.5

1.5
Horizontal Reading Width

.5

-.5

-1

-1.5

-2

-2.5

mm
in 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Data Matrix ECC 200
Code Resolution 0.19 mm (7.5 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 135
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
423-0xx Medium Red
Exposure Time (μs) 130
Gain 5

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Matrix 300N 4x3-0xx (9 mm manual lens)

Data Matrix 0.25 mm (10 mils)

Horizontal Reading Width

1

-1

-2

-3

mm
in 5 6 7 8 9

Reading Distance

Conditions
Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Data Matrix ECC 200
Code Resolution 0.25 mm (10 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 180
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
423-0xx Medium Red
Exposure Time (μs) 155
Gain 8
453-0xx Wide White
Exposure Time (μs) 230
Gain 12
473-0xx LT-DPM
Exposure Time (μs) 330
Gain 12
483-0xx MLT-DPM
Exposure Time (μs) 310
Gain 8

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Matrix 300N 4x4-0xx (12 mm manual) 1D Codes (32°)

Matrix 300N 4x4-0xx (12 mm manual lens)

Code 128 0.25 mm (10 mils)

2
Horizontal Reading Width

-1

-2

-3

-4

mm
in 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.25 mm (10 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 380
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
434-0xx Narrow Red
Exposure Time (μs) 210
Gain 10

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Matrix 300N 4x4-0xx (12 mm manual lens)

Code 128 0.30 mm (12 mils)

4
Horizontal Reading Width

-2

-4

-6

mm
in 12 14 16 18 20 22

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.30 mm (12 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 415
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
434-0xx Narrow Red
Exposure Time (μs) 250
Gain 9

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Matrix 300N 4x4-0xx (12 mm manual lens)

Code 128 0.38 mm (15 mils)

4
Horizontal Reading Width

-2

-4

-6

-8
mm
in 16 18 20 22 24 26

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.38 mm (15 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 500
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
434-0xx Narrow Red
Exposure Time (μs) 250
Gain 12

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Matrix 300N 4x4-0xx (12 mm manual lens)

Code 128 0.50 mm (20 mils)

Horizontal Reading Width 6

-2

-4

-6

-8

mm
in 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.50 mm (20 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 740
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
434-0xx Narrow Red
Exposure Time (μs) 330
Gain 17

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Matrix 300N 4x4-0xx (12 mm manual) 2D Codes (32°)

Matrix 300N 4x4-0xx (12 mm manual lens)

Data Matrix 0.13 mm (5 mils)

1.5

1
Horizontal Reading Width

.5

-.5

-1

-1.5

-2
mm
in 4 4.5 5 5.5 6

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Data Matrix ECC 200
Code Resolution 0.13 mm (5 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 133
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
434-0xx Narrow Red
Exposure Time (μs) 45
Gain 5

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Matrix 300N 4x4-0xx (12 mm manual lens)

Data Matrix 0.19 mm (7.5 mils)

Horizontal Reading Width

1

-1

-2

-3

mm
in 6 7 8 9

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Data Matrix ECC 200
Code Resolution 0.19 mm (7.5 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 195
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
434-0xx Narrow Red
Exposure Time (μs) 90
Gain 5

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Matrix 300N 4x4-0xx (12 mm manual lens)

Data Matrix 0.25 mm (10 mils)

2
Horizontal Reading Width

-1

-2

-3

mm
in 7 8 9 10 11 12

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Data Matrix ECC 200
Code Resolution 0.25 mm (10 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 250
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
434-0xx Narrow Red
Exposure Time (μs) 150
Gain 8
464-0xx Narrow White
Exposure Time (μs) 150
Gain 12

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Matrix 300N 4x4-0xx (12 mm manual lens)

Data Matrix 0.25 mm (15 mils)

2
Horizontal Reading Width

-1

-2

-3

-4

mm
in 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.38 mm (15 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 355
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
434-0xx Narrow Red
Exposure Time (μs) 250
Gain 6

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Matrix 300N 4x5-0xx (16 mm manual) 1D Codes (24°)

Matrix 300N 4x5-0xx (16 mm manual lens)

Code 128 0.25 mm (10 mils)

3
Horizontal Reading Width

-1

-2

-3

-4

-5

mm
in 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.25 mm (10 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 500
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
435-0xx Narrow Red
Exposure Time (μs) 250
Gain 16

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Matrix 300N 4x5-0xx (16 mm manual lens)

Code 128 0.30 mm (12 mils)

Horizontal Reading Width 4

-2

-4

-6

mm
in 18 20 22 24 26 28

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.30 mm (12 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 590
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
435-0xx Narrow Red
Exposure Time (μs) 300
Gain 19

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Matrix 300N 4x5-0xx (16 mm manual lens)

Code 128 0.38 mm (15 mils)

8

4
Horizontal Reading Width

-2

-4

-6

-8
mm
in 24 26 28 30 32 34 36

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.38 mm (15 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 700
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
435-0xx Narrow Red
Exposure Time (μs) 500
Gain 24

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Matrix 300N 4x5-0xx (16 mm manual lens)

Code 128 0.50 mm (20 mils)

10

6
Horizontal Reading Width

-2

-4

-6

-8

-10

mm
in 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Code 128
Code Resolution 0.50 mm (20 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 900
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
435-0xx Narrow Red
Exposure Time (μs) 500
Gain 19

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Matrix 300N 4x5-0xx (16 mm manual) 2D Codes (24°)

Matrix 300N 4x5-0xx (16 mm manual lens)

Data Matrix 0.19 mm (7.5 mils)

2
Horizontal Reading Width

-1

-2

-3

mm
in 9.5 10.5 11.5

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Data Matrix ECC 200
Code Resolution 0.19 mm (7.5 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 275
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
435-0xx Narrow Red
Exposure Time (μs) 190
Gain 7

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Matrix 300N 4x5-0xx (16 mm manual lens)

Data Matrix 0.25 mm (10 mils)

Horizontal Reading Width 1

-1

-2

-3

mm
in 12 13 14 15 16

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Data Matrix ECC 200
Code Resolution 0.25 mm (10 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 340
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
434-0xx Narrow Red
Exposure Time (μs) 270
Gain 8
465-0xx Narrow White
Exposure Time (μs) 270
Gain 8

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Matrix 300N 4x5-0xx (16 mm manual lens)

Data Matrix 0.38 mm (15 mils)

3
Horizontal Reading Width

-1

-2

-3

-4

-5

mm
in 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Reading Distance

Conditions

Hardware Settings
Code Symbology Data Matrix ECC 200
Code Resolution 0.38 mm (15 mils)
Tilt Angle 45°
Skew Angle 15°
Focusing Distance (mm) 495
Software Parameters
Internal Lighting Very High Power Strobed
435-0xx Narrow Red
Exposure Time (μs) 380
Gain 12

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Maximum Line Speed and Exposure Time Calculations

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 system,
image contrast etc.).

In general, a longer time corresponds to a lighter image but is susceptible to

blurring due to the code movement; a shorter exposure time corresponds to a
darker image.

The following considerations must be applied only when the internal lighting system
and 2D codes are used. The Maximum line speed allowed for linear codes or postal
code reading applications heavily depends on the direction of symbol movement.
NOTE When the direction of movement is parallel to the elements of the code, the maxi-
mum speed is greater.

Assuming:
• X: Code Resolution (mm)
• Texp: Exposure Time (s)
• LS: Line Speed (mm/s)

The essential condition to avoid blurring effects between two adjacent elements
in a dynamic reading application is:

LS  Texp  X

The maximum (theoretical) line speed LS can be calculated as follows:

X / Texp (min) = LS (max)

Texp (min) is the minimum Exposure Time value obtainable for the specific
application. It can be evaluated in static reading conditions and depends on the
Matrix reader model selected for the application (internal lighting system, optical
lens, reading distance) and on any external lighting system. It may also depend
on code printing quality, and reader position.

Example:

A Matrix 300N using:

Internal Lighting Mode = Very High Power Strobe
Exposure Time = 100 s
Code Resolution (X) = 0.254 mm (10 mils)

has a maximum line speed of:

0.254 (mm) / 0.0001 (s) = 2540 mm/s

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Likewise, Texp (max) is the maximum Exposure Time value that can be used
without blurring for the given application line speed and code resolution.
Therefore:

X / LS = Texp (max)

Texp (max) and LS (max) are represented in the graph below as the curved line for X
(code resolution). Values above the curve result in blurring. In practice, the
application values are somewhere below the theoretical line (in the green area)
due to environmental and other conditions.

For example, the maximum target speed in the application is also affected by
these conditions:
• Code/Background Contrast: maximum speed decreases when decreasing
image contrast (poor quality codes, reflective transparent coverings, differ-
ent supports and printing techniques).
• Code Resolution: maximum speed increases when decreasing code resolu-
tion, (i.e. 2X). There is a decrement of overlapping effects between two
adjacent elements.
• Tilt Angle: maximum speed decreases when increasing Tilt angle (from 0 to
45 degrees).

The Internal Lighting parameter allows setting the operating mode of the
internal lighting system. The possible values are:
• Disabled: the built-in LED array is turned off all the time. This option can be
useful if using an external lighting system;
• -Power Strobed: the built-in LED array is on only during the image expo-
sure time. Different Power Strobed lighting levels can be set.

To avoid LED array overheating, for Power Strobed settings, the program automati-
cally limits the range of allowed values for the Exposure Time parameter. Therefore,
after changes to Internal Lighting, recheck Exposure Time.
NOTE

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Software Configuration
Software configuration of your Matrix 300N 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). This
procedure is described in Chapter 1, Steps 3-4.

For the majority of applications however you will use DL.CODE, connecting to the
reader through the on-board Ethernet interface. See Chapter 1, Steps 5-6.

DL.CODE System Requirements

DL.CODE does not currently support Windows Embedded (often used in industrial PCs
and/or PLCs).
CAUTION

To install and run DL.CODE you should have a Laptop or PC that meets or
exceeds the following:

• 2.00 GHz or faster microprocessor

• Windows: 7, 8, or 10
• 1 GB RAM
• 2 GB hard disk for 64-bit machines; 1 GB hard disk for 32-bit machines
• 100 Base-T Ethernet
• One 19" or larger monitor (optimized for 1280x1024 resolution)

The Windows XP operating system is no longer supported by DL.CODE.

CAUTION

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Reader Configuration
For an example of Matrix device configuration see the example in Chapter 1,
Steps 5-6.

Especially for lengthy configurations, it is always good practice to periodically save

the configuration to permanent memory (Save on Device) to avoid losing the configu-
ration in Temporary Memory. You must give a name to the new configuration or over-
NOTE write an existing one (except for Default which cannot be modified).

When all the configuration parameters are set correctly and saved to the device,
you can perform a Backup to File and/or to an External storage device (BM100,
etc.). See Backup and Restore Through DL.CODE.

An improvement in the Matrix N Family readers allows them to contain several con-
figurations or jobs in permanent memory.
This means that in addition to your application configuration(s), the Default configu-
NOTE ration is always present on the reader and in fact it is not modifiable and cannot be
deleted.

Auto-Calibration
DL.CODE provides the Image Auto-Setup tool to maximize the reading
performance by tuning the acquisition parameters (photometry) automatically.
By selecting the Image Auto-Setup tool from the Image Settings branch in the
Advanced Setup step, the following window appears:

Figure 83 - Image Auto-Setup

Select the Static or Dynamic Self-Tuning option; Start Image Auto-Setup and
Apply to the Image Settings. The Advanced Setup window works interactively so
that you can see the results of the parameter setting changes as well as the
decoding results (Results panel).

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Figure 84 - Decoding Results OK

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Manual Calibration
The following examples show some of the typical conditions occurring during
the installation and how they can be tuned manually:

Under-exposure
To correct this result it is recommended to change the following parameters in their
order of appearance:

1. increase the Exposure Time

2. increase the Gain

In general, a longer exposure time corresponds to a lighter image but is susceptible to

blurring due to code movement. Exposure time is also limited by the Internal Lighting
mode parameter. Longer exposure times can be set if the power strobe level is low-
NOTE ered.
High gain settings may produce a grainy image that may affect the decoding process.

Figure 85 - Example Under Exposure: Too Dark

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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 86 - Example Over Exposure: Too Light

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Moving code out of the Field of View

To correct this result and have the code completely visible in FOV, it is possible
to follow one or both the procedures listed below:
• reposition the reader
• use the Delay on Trigger and set the Time or Space values.

Figure 87 - Example Out of FOV

Figure 88 - Add Delay on Trigger to Correct Out of FOV

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Multi Image Acquisition Settings

When controlled variable conditions occur in the application, Multiple Image
Acquisition Settings can be defined to create a database of parameter groups
that handle each specific application condition. This database of pre-defined
settings improves system flexibility and readiness by being applied either
automatically or selectively by an activation event.

For example, an application may have several stable but different lighting
conditions which require different lighting options. One Image Acquisition
Setting could enable and use an internal illuminator and another setting could
enable and use an external lighting system.

This feature is available for all Operating Modes.

Image Settings are found in the DL.CODE Advanced Setup step. Up to 10

different Image Settings can be configured by adding them with the icon.

For each Image Setting condition start Image Auto-Setup, select the Static or
Dynamic Self-Tuning option; and Apply it.

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Automatic Image Settings Selection

If we don’t know from one item to the next which reading condition will be
presented, we will cycle through the pre-defined database of Image Settings
(one per acquisition) in order to automatically capture the correctly lighted
image over the course of several acquisitions. When the correct condition is
matched, the result should be able to produce a Good Read.

When the Image Settings Selection is Automatic (default), then these Image
Settings groups will be used cyclically.

Applications typically require more than one acquisition to obtain sufficient Good Read
percentages. This means that for N acquisitions we will surely have captured the cor-
rect lighting condition but we will also have captured some acquisitions with the
NOTE wrong lighting condition. A consequence then is that we cannot run these types of
applications at the maximum speed because not all the acquisitions are useful to us.
We must wait for a sufficient number of acquisitions that will guarantee a Good Read
result.

If items to be read having the same lighting conditions are grouped together,
then we can improve the read rate through the Start Acquisition From parameter.
By choosing the Last Successful value, we will start with the Image Setting that
last produced a Good Read. For this group of items the last Image Setting used
will be correct for the next item and so we start each cycle with the acquisition
that will potentially produce a Good Read.

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External Image Settings Selection

There are some applications where the lighting conditions are known before
each item is read and therefore we can pre-select the correct Image Setting from
an external source.
When the Image Settings Selection is External, Acquisition Sequences are created
and by default each Image Setting has its own Acquisition Sequence.

Each Acquisition Sequence can be activated exclusively by a single event, either

through a string from an available communication channel or by a digital input.

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Alternatively a hybrid configuration can be made where more than one Image
Setting can be grouped into an Acquisition Sequence by dragging it into the
desired Sequence box. Select the empty Sequence box and delete it with the
delete key.

Each Acquisition Sequence can be activated exclusively by a single event, either

through a string from an available communication channel or by a digital input.

In this case the Start Acquisition From parameter can improve the read rate for
that Sequence. It has no meaning for a Sequence containing only one Image
Setting.

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Extending DOF with Automatic Image Settings Selection (Cycle

All In Same Phase) for Liquid Lens Models
For Liquid Lens models, multiple Image Acquisition Settings can be configured
and enabled internally through the application software to extend the reader's
depth of field. During each reading phase, decoding will be attempted by
applying each enabled Image Acquisition Setting (cyclically).

Example:
Read a 15 mil Data Matrix ECC 200 code covering a range from 140 to 320 mm.
The reading distance range is too long to be covered by a single acquisition
setting, so two acquisition settings could be used in which the first has a
Reading Distance of 195 mm and the second has a Reading Distance of 300 mm.
When both are enabled, the reader cycles through the two settings effectively
producing the extended DOF.

Cycling through Image Acquisition Settings that require changing the Reading Dis-
tance parameter (for liquid lens models), drastically reduces the frame rate due to the
liquid lens refocusing delay as well as by the number of settings simultaneously
NOTE enabled. Therefore this may not be the best solution for high speed applications. For
high speed applications it is best to use the External Image Settings Selection (Input
Select) feature described on page 146. Otherwise use multiple readers set to different
reading distances.

Since many factors and parameters contribute to maximizing the reading

process, it is suggested to use the DL.CODE Image Auto-Setup and Focus
Autolearn tools to set the different acquisitions settings.

By default the Image Settings Selection parameter is set to Automatic.

NOTE

Multi Image Acquisition Settings Procedure using Automatic Image Settings

Selection:

1. Using the DL.CODE Image Auto-Setup and Focus Autolearn tools, set the
first acquisition setting (default) for the 195 mm Reading Distance. Then
Save on Device.

2. Add another Image Setting, and using the DL.CODE Image Auto-Setup and
Focus Autolearn tools, set the second acquisition setting for the 300 mm
Reading Distance. Then Save on Device.

3. On the Reading Phase step > General Settings > Acquisition Settings, set
the Image Settings Selection to Automatic (default). Then Save on Device.

4. Verify that the reader decodes at both distances with the DL.CODE Monitor.

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Extending DOF with Automatic Image Settings Selection

Sequence (Input Select) for Liquid Lens Models
For Liquid Lens models, multiple Image Acquisition Settings can be configured
and enabled externally through a distance sensor to extend the reader's depth of
field. The specific Image Acquisition Setting Sequence is selected prior to the
reading phase so that only the correct setting (or group of settings) will be
applied to the entire reading phase.

When only two Image Acquisition Settings are used to extend DOF (one in each
sequence), this effectively allows switching DOF while keeping the lens
refocusing delay outside the reading phase.

This feature is recommended for high speed applications.

Within each sequence, if more than one Image Acquisition Setting is enabled, they
will be cycled as in the case where Image Settings Selection is Automatic.
NOTE

Example:
Read a 15 mil Data Matrix ECC 200 code covering a range from 140 to 320 mm
at an application speed of 1 m/s. The reading distance range is too long to be
covered by a single acquisition setting, so two acquisition settings could be used
in which the first has a Reading Distance of 195 mm and is assigned to Image
Settings #1, and the second has a Reading Distance of 300 mm and is assigned
to Image Settings #2.

By assigning the Image Settings Selection to External, a proximity sensor (i.e.

S3Z) mounted at least 150 ms before the Acquisition Trigger and connected to
an input (i.e. Input 2), the correct DOF can be selected by enabling the correct
sequence.

As an example, for a conveyor speed of 1 meter/second the Activation Event

Trigger (Input 2 sensor) must be placed at least 150 mm before the reading
phase start (Ext. Trigger).

The proximity sensor must be calibrated to trigger on packs in the near zone
(140-215 mm) and therefore select the Sequence with Image Settings #1 (the
Image Acquisition Setting relative to the 195 mm Reading Distance). Packs
farther away do not trigger the proximity sensor and so the Sequence with Image
Settings #2 is selected with the Image Acquisition Setting relative to the 300 mm
Reading Distance.

The settings overlap in the range 210-220 mm and can be read by either one.

In this way the effective reading DOF covers the 140 -320 mm distance.

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Extending DOF with Automatic Image Settings Selection Sequence (Input Select) for Liquid Lens Models

Ext. Trigger

Proximity Sensor
on Input 2

Figure 89 - Example Extending DOF Using External Image Settings Selection

Since many factors and parameters contribute to maximizing the reading

process, it is suggested to use the DL.CODE Image Auto-Setup and Focus
Autolearn tools to set the different acquisitions settings.

Multi Image Acquisition Settings Procedure using External Image Settings

Selection:

1. Using the DL.CODE Image Auto-Setup and Focus Autolearn tools, set the
first acquisition setting (default) for the 195 mm Reading Distance. Then
Save on Device.

2. Add another Image Setting, and using the DL.CODE Image Auto-Setup and
Focus Autolearn tools, set the second acquisition setting for the 300 mm
Reading Distance. Then Save on Device.

3. On the Reading Phase step > General Settings > Acquisition Settings, set
the Image Settings Selection to External.

4. You will now see the Sequences appear in the DL.CODE display area. Click
on the sequence with Image Settings #1 and select the Input 2 Activation
Event to High. Then Save on Device.

5. Verify that the reader decodes at both distances with the DL.CODE Monitor.

The Acquisition Sequences (and therefore Image Settings) can alternatively be prese-
lected by a string from an available communication channel instead of a digital input.
In any case the activation event is exclusive (only one).
NOTE

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Image Cropping
In some applications, the Image Cropping feature in DL.CODE can help to
increase decoding and result performance. Image cropping is performed from
the Advanced Setup tab by clicking on the Add Cropping Region icon as shown
below.
In Matrix 300N the frame rate is dependent on the number of rows and columns
in the defined window. Image cropping allows reducing the Image processing
area from the full FoV to a smaller area where codes are present. By excluding
portions of the FoV, processing time is reduced.

After clicking the Add Cropping Region icon, a blue border appears which by
default is equal to the FoV.

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By dragging the edges with the mouse (resizing) you can crop the image to a
specific location where codes are present. The numbers in the blue boxes refer
to pixel references.

x, y coordinates of
upper left corner of
Cropping Region

number of pixels in
vertical Cropping
Region (Height)

The cropped area can be moved by dragging the center.

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You can also set the cropped image size and position through the Cropping
Region Area group of parameters; size = Width and Height, position = Left, Top
(x,y) coordinates.

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 Image Filter

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 (e.g.
direct part mark codes).

Different filters can be applied to a single code or group of codes in one or more
Image Settings. See the DL.CODE User’s Manual for examples of Image Filter
application.

The Erode Filter enlarges the image dark zones to increase readability.

Before - No Read After - Readable

The Dilate Filter enlarges the image white zones to increase readability.

Before - No Read After - Readable

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The Close filter eliminates dark areas (defects) in the white zones of the
image.

Before - No Read After - Readable

The Open filter eliminates white areas (defects) in the dark zones of the
image.

Before - No Read After - Readable

The Contrast Stretching filter maximizes image contrast.

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The Contrast Stretching filter maximizes image contrast.

Before - No Read After - Readable

The Histogram Equalization filter makes the gray level distribution uniform.

Before - No Read After - Readable

The Smoothing filter deletes small (insignificant) details in the center of the
image.

Before - No Read After - Readable

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The Sharpening filter improves out of focus images.

Before - No Read After - Readable

The Deblurring filter improves blurred images.

Before - No Read After - Readable

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 The Black Enhancement filter produces a nonlinear increase in the black
level for light images.

Before - No Read After - Readable

The White Enhancement filter produces a nonlinear increase in the white

level for dark images.

Before - No Read After - Readable

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Pass-Through Configurations
DL.CODE and Matrix 300N readers support pass-through multi device
configurations.

The pass-through configuration allows individually working devices (Alone) to

collect data from other devices (also working Alone), and pass this data to a third
device through a different communication channel.

The following screenshots show the pass-through configuration settings for the
three devices in the example in "Pass-Through" on page 89.

Reader #1

Reader #2

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Reader #3

Internal Network Configurations

Internal Network configurations (also called Master/Slave configurations), are
designed to collect data from several devices connected together in an ID-NET™
network and send data output to the Host system.
DL.CODE has a Net Autoset feature for the Internal ID-NET Network which
automatically recognizes and assigns addresses to all connected Slave readers.
In order to automatically recognize the ID-NET Slaves, all devices must be
physically installed and electrically connected (including ID-NET network wiring).

The general procedure (also detailed in the following paragraphs) is to:

1. Mount all the readers mechanically (refer to "Mechanical Dimensions" on

page 54 and "Mounting And Positioning Matrix 300N" on page 57) and
electrically (refer to "ID-NET Interface" on page 67) with factory default set-
tings (Layout Type = Alone, Internal Network Role = Slave).

In order to automatically recognize the ID-NET Slaves, all devices must be

physically installed and electrically connected (including ID-NET network
wiring). Run DL.CODE and verify that all the devices are discovered and
shown in the device list area.

2. Connect to the designated Master device in DL.CODE and open the Setup
Internal Network Configuration. You will be prompted to change the device
to Master. Click OK. The Slave units will automatically be recognized. See
"Master Configuration" on page 158.

3. Depending on the application, select Multidata, Synchronized Phase Mode

or Synchronized PackTrack Configuration.

4. Connect to each Slave reader via Ethernet and set the Slave specific param-
eters depending on the application type. Save each Slave specific configura-
tion. See "Multidata ID-NET Network Configurations" on page 160 or
"Synchronized ID-NET Network Configurations" on page 165.

5. For Synchronized networks Verify/Test network performance. See "Verify

Master/Slave Synchronized Configuration" on page 169.

6. Perform the Backup current Internal Network configurations procedure. See

"Backup" on page 173.

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Master Configuration
First start with the desired device to assign as ID-NET Master (current default
setting is Slave). Click on Setup Internal Network Configuration from the Task
area.

You will be advised that the device role will be changed to Master.

Click OK. The Net Autoset feature automatically starts to find Slave devices
connected to the ID-NET network of the Master.

When finished, all the Slaves should have been correctly recognized. If not, verify
all device connections and power and then repeat the operation by clicking on
the Start Net Autoset button.

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Repeat

Depending on the application, select one of the Default Internal Network

Configurations: Multidata, Synchronized Phase Mode or Synchronized PackTrack.

Multidata

Synchronized

This selection will open a pre-configured job for the Master reader according to
the selection. Follow the specific application instructions in the following
paragraphs.

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Multidata ID-NET Network Configurations

The Multidata ID-NET network communications between Master and Slave are
managed by the application job (configuration) using the pass-through feature.
A pre-configured job is loaded with the correct pass-through settings for both
the Master and Slaves when the Default Multidata Configuration is selected from
the Internal Network Setting feature.

1. Complete the configuration of all the application parameters (including

Image Settings) and save them to the Master with an application specific
name.
Optionally, checking the Save on Slave Device box can be helpful to save all
the current individual Slave configurations with the new configuration
name. This does not clone any parameters. If not checked, Slave
configurations will remain as Temp configurations and you will be warned
that changes to the Master have not been saved to the Cluster.
For Multidata configurations, the option to Clone Master configuration on
Slaves must not be checked.

Figure 90 - Saving Multidata Configuration to Master

The jobs must not be cloned because the Master and Slaves have different input/
output communication channels. The readers are also working independently
from each other, often on separate stations with different code reading
requirements, different operating modes, etc.

2. Connect to each Slave reader via Ethernet (see note below), and set all the
configuration parameters of each Slave device.

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If necessary, Slave device photometric (Image Settings) parameters must be config-

ured separately through DL.CODE. This is preferably done through each device’s
Ethernet TCP/IP channel. If Slave devices are not connected to Ethernet you must
NOTE temporarily (manually) connect them one by one to perform Image Settings.

Open the Slave specific application job (it will either have the new name saved
from the Master or Temp depending on the Save on Slave Device selection).

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When the configuration opens, pause run mode and set all the application
specific configuration parameters (including Image Settings).

Verify the focus and decoding with the capture image button.

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3. Now save them to a new Slave specific application job1.

Figure 91 - Saving Multidata Configuration to Slave 1

Repeat this procedure for each Slave device until the entire network is
configured.

The following screenshots show the pass-through configuration settings for the
three devices in the example in "ID-NET Multidata Network (Pass-Through)" on
page 90.

1. If Save on Slave Device was selected when saving the Master configuration, an application job
with the same name (but with all Slave specific configuration parameters), has been saved to
the Slaves. No parameters have been cloned from the Master. There are no common parame-
ters managed by the Master for Multidata configurations.

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ID-NET Master

ID-NET Slave #1

ID-NET Slave #1

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Synchronized ID-NET Network Configurations

The Synchronized ID-NET network communications between Master and Slave
are internally managed by the application software. A pre-configured job is
loaded with the Synchronized Layout Type and the correct Operating Mode for
both the Master and Slaves when either the Phase Mode or PackTrack
Configuration is selected from the Internal Network Setting feature.

1. Complete the configuration of all the application parameters (including

Image Settings) and save them to the Master with an application relative
name and with the option to Clone Master configuration on Slaves.

Figure 92 - Saving Synchronized Phase Mode Configuration to Master

2. Connect to each Slave reader via Ethernet (see note below), and set the
Slave specific parameters.

If necessary, Slave device photometric (Image Settings) parameters must be config-

ured separately through DL.CODE. This is preferably done through each device’s
Ethernet TCP/IP channel. If Slave devices are not connected to Ethernet you must
NOTE temporarily (manually) connect them one by one to perform Image Settings.

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Open the cloned application job.

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When the job opens, pause run mode and configure the Slave specific
parameters. These depend on the application and include the following:

• photometric parameters (Image Auto-Setup feature in the Advanced Setup –

Image Settings step)
• Acquisition Trigger Delays necessary to avoid lighting interference between
adjacent or oppositely positioned readers (Reading Phase step)
• Images Saving if used (Data Formatting step)
• Encoder Sensor: if used (for all Slaves, the Encoder Type must be set to
Internal)

Verify the focus and decoding with the capture image button.

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3. Now save them, overwriting the cloned application job1.

Figure 93 - Saving Synchronized Phase Mode Configuration to Slave

Repeat this procedure for each Slave device until the entire network is
configured.

See "ID-NET Synchronized Network" on page 92 for an example.

1. An application job with the same name as the Master’s has been cloned to the Slaves. Each
Slave can have its own Image Settings parameters saved in its own copy of the application job.
Common parameters managed by the Master such as Operating Mode cannot be modified in
the Slave jobs and are shown in dark grey.

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Verify Master/Slave Synchronized Configuration

From the Master configuration, run the application and monitor the output data
from the DL.CODE Console or a configured channel terminal.

If necessary, as a troubleshooting tip, you can temporarily apply the Reading

Mask field in place of each Code Content field to verify if all devices are reading.
To do this:

1. Connect to the Master device via Ethernet and from the Data Formatting
step, change each Expected Code Field Type from Code Content to Reading
Mask.

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2. Run the application and monitor the output data from the DL.CODE Console
or a configured channel terminal.

Output Data

Reading Mask

The Reading Mask shows which device reads which Expected Code. The
mask is composed of a fixed 32-character string (0=No Read or 1=Read)
representing the 32 possible readers in an ID-NET network. By default the
Master is the last character in the string (Master on Right) but this can be
changed. The Slaves are shown adjacent to the Master in order (1 to 31), by
default from right to left.

Example: Master + Slave 1 = 00000000000000000000000000000011

The figure above shows that both the Master and Slave 1 are reading Code 128
while only the Master is reading Code 39.

3. After verifying correct functioning of the reading devices, return the

Expected Code fields from Reading Mask to Code Content.

4. If you haven’t made any other changes you can exit without saving. Other-
wise, save the Master device configuration overwriting its previous one,
making sure to save without Clone Master Configuration on Slaves, other-
wise the Slave configurations will be overwritten.

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To view the connected Slave configurations:

1. Click on the Internal Network View tab at the bottom of the screen.

2. Open the Master branch by clicking on the arrow to the left of the Master
icon.

3. Select any slave. Wait for the configuration to load.

4. Click The Configuration tab at the bottom of the screen.

By selecting the various configuration steps above you can visualize the slave
configuration.

You can modify some Slave Synchronized parameters from this view but you cannot
save them here.
To save changed slave parameters here, you must click on the Master and Save the
NOTE configuration overwriting it, making sure to select Save on Slave Device but without
Clone Master Configuration on Slaves, otherwise all the Slave configuration parame-
ters will be overwritten by the Master configuration.

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Backup and Restore Through DL.CODE

DL.CODE allows Backup and Restore to be performed to/from the configuration
PC via file or to an external storage device such as BM100.

It can be performed for Single Reader and Internal Network (Master/Slave)

configurations.

Backup and Restore functions allow performing Complete Configuration and

Environment parameter storage for Single Reader and ID-NET (Master/Slave)
network devices as well as device firmware. Backup and Restore can be applied
to any reader connected through a device having external backup memory,
regardless of the reader's network configuration.

Backup to and Restore from external device is supported by DL.CODE for all
reading devices when connected to:

• CBX + BM100
• QLM-Series Gateways

Before executing a Backup to a BM100 backup module make sure the Write Protec-
tion switch is set to Unlocked.
NOTE

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Backup
To perform a Backup:

1. From the DL.CODE Device menu, select either Single Reader Backup (to file
on PC); or Backup to external storage device.

For ID-NET network Backup, select the Backup current Internal Network configura-
tions selection.
NOTE

You will be reminded that configuration in temporary memory will not be saved
so you should save the configuration to the reader before performing Backup.

If you are performing a backup to a file you will be asked whether to include the
firmware or not.

At the end of the backup, DL.CODE shows a message indicating successful

completion.

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Restore
To perform a Restore:

1. From the DL.CODE Device menu, select either Single Reader Restore (from
file on PC); or Restore from external storage device.

For ID-NET network Restore, select the Internal Network replacement selection.

NOTE

If restoring an ID-NET network though the Master, this may take a few minutes.

At the end of the restore, DL.CODE shows a message indicating successful

completion.

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Replacement

The replacement device must be the exact same model as the device it is replacing.

CAUTION

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

1. Remove the device to be replaced.

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

3. Run the Restore procedure by selecting either Single Reader Restore (from
file on PC) or Restore from external storage device item (see: Restore pro-
cedure).

In case of Backup or Restore operation failures, error messages will be displayed in

the Monitor Diagnostic page.
NOTE

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Restore Defaults
The device parameters are divided into two main classes, Configuration and
Environment which are affected differently by the Restore Defaults commands.

• The Configuration parameters are the ones set in the various steps of the
configuration process and are specific to each application. When multiple
configurations (jobs) are saved on a single device, these parameters can be
different from one configuration to the next.

• Environment parameters regard the device Identity and Position in a Net-

work (Ethernet, ID-NET, etc.) and are not influenced by the Default (or any
other) Configuration present in memory.

Restore Default Startup Configuration

The Default configuration is always present on the reader and in fact it is not
modifiable and cannot be deleted. It can always be restored by simply selecting it
from the Open from Device configuration list.

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The same action can be performed from the Device menu >Backup/Restore >
Restore Defaults > Restore Default Startup Configuration. The Default
Configuration will be set to run at startup and the reader will be reset.

Any previously saved configurations on the device will remain in memory, but
the Default configuration is set as the startup configuration.

Restore Default Environment

Restore Default Environment returns all Environment parameters to their factory
default settings. The default IP address will be restored as well as all the
parameters managed in the Device Environment Configuration window.

The Factory Default static IP

address for all Matrix N Family
readers is:

IP Address = 192.168.3.100

Any previously saved configurations on the device will remain in memory, but
the Default configuration is set as the startup configuration.

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Restore Factory Defaults

In order to return a device to its absolute Factory default parameters (for
example device replacement) it is necessary to use the Restore Factory Defaults
command. You will be prompted to confirm.

All Environment parameters will be restored to Factory default values and any
existing configurations stored on the device will be erased. The device will be
reset and therefore start in run mode with the factory default configuration.

Diagnostic Alarms
By using the DL.CODE Monitor functions from the File menu (or Monitor icon),
you can get information about the state of the ID-NET network.

Figure 94 - Diagnostic Alarms

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Statistics
Statistics on the reading performance can be viewed by enabling the Statistics
panel from the DL.CODE Monitor item selected from the File menu (or Monitor
icon).

Figure 95 - Reading Statistics

The enabled Statistical Counters can be selected from the

Device>Settings>Configuration Settings menu.

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BM150 Display Module Configuration and Messages

The BM150 display module is an optional accessory for the CBX500 connection
box. Although independent, it is an extension of the reader's HMI Interface, so
through its keypad it provides execution of HMI features such as Test, Focus/
Locate, Calibration and Code Setting. It also displays device status information,
reading results, diagnostic and network messages. Since it connects through the
BM100 backup memory module, it provides access to Backup and Restore
features through its Extended menu.

Configuration Through DL.CODE

BM150 must be detected through the BM100 backup memory module at power-
up/reset and this is done through a command setting in DL.CODE. By connecting
the reader to DL.CODE the following parameters can be managed.

In the Device>Settings>Settings>Maintenance window:

• Enable BM100 Detection

Checked (Enabled): the BM100 backup memory module will be detected on
power-up/reset; therefore the BM150 display module (if present), will also
be enabled.
Unchecked (Disabled): the BM100 backup memory module will not be
detected on power-up/reset; therefore the BM150 display module (if
present), will also not be enabled.

• BM150 Display Layout (Master Only)

Reading Mask Only: the Reading Mask screen is sent to the BM150 display.
Reading Mask/Device State: the Reading Mask/Device State screen is sent to
the BM150 display.

Accessing the HMI Interface Through Keypad and Display Menu

Through its keypad and display, the BM150 provides a remote extension of the
reader's HMI Interface. The HMI default menu items can be accessed as well as
the View menu for Master devices and the Extended menu for Backup and
Restore functions.

Up Enter Down
Figure 87 - BM150 Keypad

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To enter the Main Menu press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously.

The menu structure is shown below.

Main Menu:

1. [Exit] (exits HMI Interface menu)

2. Test Mode (performs Test mode)

3. Focus/Locate (performs Focus function: turns on LED pointers)

4. Calibration (performs Setup function)

5. Code Setting (performs Learn function)

6. Match Code Tra (Training: allows to read a code and store it as the Match
code)

7. View Menu (Master Only):

[Exit] (returns to Main menu)
Standard (displays the Standard Reading Results screen during run
mode)
Reading Mask (displays the Reading Mask or Reading Mask/Device State
screen during run mode) depends on the selection in DL.CODE (see
Configuration Through DL.CODE).
Network State (displays the Network State screen during run mode)

8. Extended Menu:
[Exit] (returns to Main menu)
Backup (performs Backup - uninterruptible)
Restore (performs Restore - uninterruptible)
Erase (erases the backup configuration in external memory -
uninterruptible)

To move through the list press and release the Up or Down key.

To select an item or enter a submenu, press and release the Enter key. After
executing an HMI function the display shows a result message and then
automatically exits from the menu structure.

To exit a menu manually, press and release the Enter key at the [Exit] item or
press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously.

To exit from a running HMI function, press the Up and Down buttons
simultaneously. These functions will also exit upon their configured timeout.

When the HMI Interface is entered from either the Local Device (reader) or Remote
Device (BM150), the key(s) on the other device are disabled.
NOTE

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When the reader is connected to DL.CODE, access to the BM150 HMI Interface is dis-
abled.
NOTE

The “Reset Reader to Factory Default Environment” function of the HMI Interface is
only available on the local device (reader), and not on the BM150.
NOTE

Display Messages
The following examples of Remote Display messages are given to help interpret
the information reported. The content of these messages depends on the
connected reader.

Welcome Message:

M = scanner model
K = software – STD=Standard, SS =Special
V = software version
R = Device Network Type – MUL=Multidata, SYN=Synchronized, ALN=Alone
N = Device Network Setting – M00=ID-NET Network Master, Sxx= ID-NET
Network Slave address, Null string= Alone (no network)
D = device serial number
A = Ethernet IP Address

Test Mode Results:

A = reading percentage from 000 to 100%.

Z = code content.

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Calibration (Setup) Results:

X = exposure value (in s).

G = gain value

Code Setting (Learn) Results:

X = recognized code symbology.

Diagnostic Alarms:
Diagnostic error messages are sent to the BM150 display as numeric Alarm
Codes (even if Failure Messages are selected for data transmission, the numeric
Alarm Code is sent to the display).

X = numeric Alarm Code (see below for the list of Alarm Codes)
R = Device Network Type – MUL=Multidata, SYN=Synchronized, ALN=Alone
N = Device Network Setting – M00=ID-NET Network Master, Sxx= ID-NET
Network Slave address, Null string= Alone (no network)

Alarm Code Description

1 Slave No Reply
64 Slave Address Duplication
171 Protocol Index Failure
185 Backup Memory Communication Failure
187 Wrong Rotary Switch Selection
189 Fieldbus Communication Failure
191 Fieldbus Type Mismatch
193 Fieldbus Configuration Error
195 Fieldbus DHCP Problem
201 No XRF Slave(s) Detected

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Slave Node Alarms (Master only):

X = slave node number (1-31)

R = Device Network Type – MUL=Multidata, SYN=Synchronized

Network State (Master only):

M = Master diagnostic condition; S = Slave diagnostic condition:

* = scanner OK
- =scanner not detected at startup
? =scanner detected at startup but not responding to diagnostic polling
! = scanner diagnostic error

Standard Reading Results:

A = reading result – Good Read, Partial Read, Multiple Read

X = code content
Y = number of codes read

Reading Mask Only (Master Only):

X = code content (or "No Read" or "Multiple Read")

Y = Good Read, No Read, Multiple Read and Partial Read counters on the last 100
codes read (%)
S = Reading Mask for Stand Alone or Master plus Slave readers 1 - 15
(0 = No Read, 1 = Good Read, M = Multiple Read)
T = Reading Mask for Slave readers 16 - 31
(0 = No Read, 1 = Good Read, M = Multiple Read)

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Reading Mask/Device State (Master Only):

X = Recognized code label data (or "No Read" or "Multiple Read")

Y = Phase Counter (range: 0000000 to 9999999)
Z = Good Read or Multiple Read counters (%)
S = Reading Mask for Stand Alone or Master plus Slave readers 1 - 15
(0 = No Read, 1 = Good Read, M = Multiple Read)
U = Diagnostic condition for Stand Alone or Master plus Slave readers 1 - 15:
* = reader OK
- = reader not detected at startup
? = reader detected at startup but not responding to diagnostic polling
! = reader diagnostic error

BM150 Backup and Restore Procedure

The Backup and Restore functions are valid for any application layout type
(point-to-point, network, etc.) using CBX500 connection boxes through the
BM100 Backup module (required accessory for BM150 installation).

The Backup and Restore functions are managed through the BM150 display and
keypad and therefore are disabled at the BM100 Backup/Restore button.

If it ever becomes necessary to replace the reading device it can be quickly

configured through the restore procedure.

BM150 provides complete backup and restore functions (Configuration and

Environmental parameters) with the following difference:

For Single Readers or individual ID-NET Slaves:

• Backup and Restore functions provide parameter storage including all con-
figuration jobs present on the reader.

For Master Readers in ID-NET Master/Slave networks:

• Backup and Restore functions provide parameter storage of only the Startup
Configuration for the Master and all Slaves present in the network.

For Master/Slave networks any other configurations (jobs) stored in the device mem-
ory will not be backed up. Therefore upon a restore, all jobs other than the startup
configuration will be overwritten (erased). It is strongly recommended to save all con-
CAUTION figurations to backup files.

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The Slaves must always be configured with the same network baud rate as the
Master for correct functioning including performing Backup and Restore
procedures.

Backup and Restore functions cannot be interrupted once started.

To perform Backup:

1. Make sure the Write Protection switch on the BM100 is unlocked.

2. Select the Backup item from the Extended menu and press the Enter key.

3. When the procedure is complete a message appears on the display showing

the results (Backup OK 1 File Saved or an error message).

4. Set the Write Protection switch to locked.

To perform Restore:

1. Select the Restore item from the Extended menu and press the Enter key.

2. When the procedure is complete a message appears on the display showing

the results (Restore OK 1 File Restored or an error message).

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Illuminators
Standard Illuminators (Wide, Medium, and Narrow Angle)

Figure 88 - 1.3 MP (left) and 2 MP (right) models with Wide Angle Illuminators

Figure 89 - 1.3 MP (left) and 2 MP (right) models with Medium Angle Illuminators

Figure 90 - 1.3 MP model with Narrow Angle Illuminators

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These illuminators are made up of 8 LEDs for 1.3 MP models and 10 LEDs for 2
MP models. LEDs are controlled simultaneously by the software application.

These are Bright Field general purpose illuminators. Wide Angle illuminators
cover a larger area over a given distance, whereas Narrow Angle illuminators are
ideal for areas needing a narrower field of coverage further from source.

The RED illuminator is an optimum solution for applications where codes are
printed on paper and where Direct Park Marking (DPM) is obtained by ink jet or
laser etching technology on flat non-reflective surfaces, without any evident
machining flaws made by machine tools (e.g. cutters or lathes). The reader’s
pitch or skew angle helps to avoid direct reflection when codes are marked on
very reflective surfaces.

The WHITE illuminator is suitable for applications with colored codes and/or
colored backgrounds (e.g. red code on white background) or with mixed color
codes (e.g. blue/red ink on white background).

According to model, the following combinations of ON/OFF lighting

configurations can be obtained.

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Wide Angle Illuminator combinations

1.3 MP models with Wide Angle Red Illuminator (41x-0xx)

OFF ON

1.3 MP models with Wide Angle White Illuminator (45x-0xx)

OFF ON

2 MP models with Wide Angle Red Illuminator (71x-0xx)

Even Alternate Odd Alternate

OFF All ON
Chain Chain

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2 MP models with Wide Angle White Illuminator (75x-0xx)

Even Alternate Odd Alternate

OFF All ON
Chain Chain

Medium Angle Illuminator combinations

1.3 MP models with Medium Angle Red Illuminator (42x-0xx)

OFF ON

2 MP models with Medium Angle Red Illuminator (72x-0xx)

Even Alternate Odd Alternate

OFF All ON
Chain Chain

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2 MP models with Medium Angle White Illuminator (79x-0xx)

Even Alternate Odd Alternate

OFF All ON
Chain Chain

Narrow Angle Illuminator combinations

1.3 MP models with Narrow Angle Red Illuminator (43x-0xx)

OFF ON

1.3 MP models with Narrow Angle White Illuminator (46x-0xx)

OFF ON

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Diffused Red Illuminator

Figure 91 - 26/24-LED LT-DPM Illuminator

This illuminator is made up of 50 LEDs divided into two groups of four sectors
each, independently controlled by the software application. Four sectors make
up the internal group called Central LED Group. The other four sectors make up
the external group called Peripheral LED Group.

Please note that the Diffused Red Illuminator is called LT-DPM for 1.3 MP models
(47x-0xx) and R-WD DIF for 2 MP models (77x-0xx).

The following ON/OFF lighting configurations can be set.

Central LED Group

Bottom-Right Bottom-Left
Top-Left Sector Top-Right Sector
Sector Sector

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Peripheral LED Group

Left Sector Top Sector Right Sector Bottom Sector

Via software each single sector can be turned on, however it is NOT possible to
simultaneously turn on sectors belonging to the separate LED Groups -
Peripheral and Central. Despite this restriction, thirty different combinations of
ON/OFF lighting configurations can be obtained.

By enabling multiple Image Settings, each having a different ON/OFF LED

combination, different consecutive images can be acquired, changing the
activation of the eight LED sectors. This feature is particularly effective for
reading codes printed/marked on reflective surfaces, by sequentially turning OFF
the single LED sectors.

Examples for DPM Applications

In the example below, a Data Matrix code etched onto a PCB (reflective surface)
must be read.

With all four LED sectors enabled (Example A), the code is not readable due to
the LED reflections on the code surface. With different Image Settings in which
the Right sector is turned off (removed from the parameter combination -
Example B), the code is illuminated by the other LED sectors without the
reflections on the code surface.

Example A Example B
INCORRECT illumination GOOD illumination

Furthermore, the use of the Diffused Red Illuminator is really effective in direct
part marking applications (DPM), where linear machining flaws are present on
the part surfaces. In these cases, an image of the code can be obtained having a

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very light background. In addition, the high number of LEDs and the diffuser
increase background uniformity because the dark bands that are generated by
the spacing between adjacent LEDs are minimized.
Please consider that when using a Diffused Red Illuminator to illuminate surfaces
with linear machining flaws, the well-lighted area depends on the direction of
the machining flaws with respect to the illuminator’s LED sectors, irrespective of
the reading distance.
Clearly, this characteristic fixes the upper limit of the code dimensions
compatible with the use of this illuminator. In reality, it is an actual limit of the
usable part of the field of view. Therefore, this limit must be taken into account
during the feasibility analysis of the solution, including the eventual positioning
variation of the codes with respect to the center of the reader’s field of view.
The arrangement of the LED sectors allows obtaining a well-lighted area even
when the direction of the machining flaws is changed.
Refer to the following images for the dimension of lighted area illuminated by
the different LED Groups.

Figure 92 - Color Photo of Code

Figure 93 - Peripheral LED Group

Figure 94 - Central LED Group

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MLT-DPM Illuminator
This is both a Bright Field and a Dark Field illuminator available for 1.3 MP
models.

Figure 95 - 39/24-LED MLT-DPM Illuminator

The MLT-DPM illuminator is made up of 63 LEDs divided into two groups of four
sectors each, independently controlled by the software application.

Four sectors of six LEDs each make up the internal group called Central LED
Group and correspond to Bright Field illumination. The operating distance range
is typically from 20 to 250 mm. The reader focus distance further limits this
range.

The use of the MLT-DPM Central LED Group is particularly effective in direct part
mark applications (DPM), where linear machining flaws are present on the part
surfaces. In these cases, an image of the code can be obtained having a very
light background.

The other four sectors make up the external group called Peripheral LED Group
and correspond to Dark Field illumination. Dark Field illumination is guaranteed
by the 39 side-emitting blue LEDs divided as follows: a TOP sector of 7 LEDs, a
BOTTOM sector of 8 LEDs and two sectors (LEFT and RIGHT) of 12 LEDs each.

The Peripheral LED Group can be the correct solution for DPM applications with
highly reflective surfaces. In these applications, by using a traditional bright field
illuminator, the code can result unreadable because in the acquired image some
parts of the code are made invisible due to gray-level saturation generated by
direct reflection of the illuminator LEDs.

To obtain optimum Dark Field illumination, it is necessary to work at close

range, typically in the range from 20 to 50 mm. The reader focus distance
further limits this range.

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An orange filter is applied over the Central LED Group in order to avoid harmful
blue light reflections off the Peripheral LED component packages.

The Peripheral LED Group can also be used as a Bright Field illuminator in the
range from 50 to 100 mm. This group is similar to the Diffused Red Illuminator
Peripheral LED Group but differs by the light intensity (lower in the MLT-DPM)
and wavelength emitted by the LEDs.

Central LED Group

Bottom-Right Bottom-Left
Top-Left Sector Top-Right Sector
Sector Sector

Peripheral LED Group

Left Sector Top Sector Right Sector Bottom Sector

Like the Diffused Red Illuminator, in software each single sector can be turned
on, however it is NOT possible to simultaneously turn on sectors belonging to
the separate LED Groups - Peripheral and Central. Despite this restriction, thirty
different combinations of ON/OFF lighting configurations can be obtained.

By enabling multiple Image Settings, each having a different ON/OFF LED

combination, different consecutive images can be acquired, changing the
activation of the eight LED sectors. This feature is particularly effective for
reading codes printed/marked on reflective surfaces, by sequentially turning OFF
the single LED sectors.

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 MLT-DPM Illuminator

Examples for DPM Applications

In the example below, two Data Matrix codes etched onto a plastic reflective
surface must be read.

With all four LED sectors enabled (Example A), the code is not readable due to
the LED reflections on the code surface. With different Image Settings in which
the Bottom-Right sector is turned off (removed from the parameter combination
- Example B) and the Top-Left sector is turned off (removed from the parameter
combination - Example C), the code is illuminated by the other LED sectors
without the reflections on the code surface.

Example A Example B Example C

INCORRECT illumination GOOD illumination on GOOD illumination on
Left code Right code

Please consider that, like the Diffused Red Illuminator, when using MLT-DPM
Central LED Group to illuminate surfaces with linear machining flaws, the well-
lighted area depends on the direction of the machining flaws with respect to the
illuminator’s LED sectors, irrespective of the reading distance.

Clearly, this characteristic fixes the upper limit of the code dimensions
compatible with the use of the MLT-DPM. In reality, it is an actual limit of the
usable part of the field of view. Therefore, this limit must be taken into account
during the feasibility analysis of the solution, including the eventual positioning
variation of the codes with respect to the center of the reader’s field of view.

The arrangement of the LED sectors allows obtaining a well-lighted area even
when the direction of the machining flaws is changed.

Refer to the following images for the dimension of lighted area illuminated by
the different LED Groups.

Figure 96 - Color Photo of Code

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Illuminators

When using the MLT-DPM Peripheral LED Group (Dark Field), the photometric parame-
ters (Exposure time and Gain) are set to higher values in order to obtain results similar
to the Diffused Red Illuminator Peripheral LED Group (Bright Field).
NOTE

Figure 97 - MLT-DPM Peripheral LED Group

When using the MLT-DPM Central LED Group (Dark Field), the photometric parameters
(Exposure time and Gain) are set to lower values in order to obtain results similar to the
Diffused Red Illuminator Central LED Group (Bright Field).
NOTE

Figure 98 - MLT-DPM Central LED Group

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 Polarized Illuminators

Polarized Illuminators

Figure 99 - (left) 1.3 MP model with 8-LED Polarized Illuminator

(right) 2 MP model with 10-LED Polarized Illuminator

Matrix 300N also comes with a built-in polarizing filter. This is the ideal solution
to reduce hot spots on reflective surface applications, such as:
• DPM on reflective metal surfaces
• DPM on non-metal reflecting surfaces
• DPM on electronic circuit boards
• Glossy labels
• Labels under plastic films

By removing LED reflection, Matrix 300N with polarized illuminators features

extreme mounting flexibility, as it can be mounted 90° to the target surface. This
in turn avoids code distortion and allows more reliable code grading.

The following examples show the difference between codes read with and
without polarizing filters:

DPM: Data Matrix on electronic components

Non polarized Polarized

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Illuminators

DPM: Data Matrix and QR codes on metal surfaces

Non polarized Polarized

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 Polarized Illuminators

Bar Code under plastic film

Non polarized Polarized

Bar Code on glossy surfaces

Non polarized Polarized

If no polarized illuminator is used, the user may avoid LED reflections by turning on
either the Even or the Odd Chain according to the code position in the reader’s Field of
View.
NOTE

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Illuminators

Direct Part Marking Applications

For Data Matrix family codes the Decoding Complexity parameter is available
when Processing Mode is set to Standard and selects the decoding algorithm
based on the printing/marking technique used to create the symbol and on the
overall printing/marking quality.

The possible selections progress from Low to Very High where Low can improve
decoding time for good print/mark quality and/or relatively normal size codes.
This is the default setting. Very High can improve the decode rate for low print/
mark quality and/or small size codes. This algorithm is much more aggressive
but in general it may have longer decoding times than the lower complexity
algorithms. To minimize decoding time it is better to select the lowest value that
still guarantees good decoding.

For QR codes the Decoding Method parameter allows the Dot Peen Decoding
algorithm to be selected, which 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.

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 Matrix 300N Recommended Illumination for DPM

Matrix 300N Recommended Illumination for DPM

In the following table these macro-cases are listed, each of them highlighting
the most suitable Matrix 300N lighting system used to resolve the application.

Application STD. STD. Diff. MLT-DPM MLT-DPM

LT-51x Polarized
Characteristics Red White Red Central Peripheral

Printed codes on
opaque paper or
labels having a flat
surface
Laser Etching or Ink
Jet code marking on
an opaque, flat sur-
face having no evi-
dent machining
flaws
Code marking on an
opaque, rough sur-
face
Code marking on a
flat surface with
evident machining
flaws produced by
machining tools
Laser Etching or Dot
Peening code mark-
ing on a flat, highly
reflective surface

Code marking on a
white background

Red-printed code
on white back-
ground

Mixed color
codes/background

Legend:

Suggested Lighting System

Compatible Lighting System

Lighting System Not Recommended

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Illuminators

For correct use of the MLT-DPM Peripheral and LT-51x illuminators, make sure that
the application working distance is within the lighting system working distance. See
the table under “Lighting System Working Distances” on page 207.
NOTE

Illumination Examples for DPM Applications

The following images have been captured by a Matrix 300N DPM model reader to
demonstrate positioning and contrast considerations for DPM applications.

Code Positioning with Respect to Illumination

Since the various internal illuminators on the DPM models are located above or
below the sensor, the light emitted from them can cause glare in the respective
area of the image. If this glare covers the code, the reader will not be able to see
it and therefore cannot decode it (see the first image in the table below).

Application Characteristics Non Polarized Polarized Diffused

Reading a Data Matrix code etched

on a metal surface (can lid)
Code at FoV center
No Read OK OK

Reading a Data Matrix code etched

on a metal surface (can lid)
Code at FoV top
OK OK OK

Reading a Data Matrix code etched

on a metal surface (can lid)
Code at FoV bottom
OK OK OK

Reading a Data Matrix code etched

on a metal surface (can lid)
Code at FoV right
OK OK OK

Reading a Data Matrix code etched

on a metal surface (can lid)
Code at FoV left
OK OK OK

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Color Contrast Considerations for DPM Applications

Matrix 300N DIF / MLT-DPM models are available in Red and Blue Light versions
to help resolve applications that have colored codes and/or backgrounds.
The choice between the blue or red illuminator
should be done in order to maximize the contrast
between the code and its background; in general,
a code illuminated with a light of the same color
becomes brighter, on the other hand when
illuminated with an opposite color it appears
darker (see the Chromatic Circle Chart).
Consequently during the reading phase the
lighting system changes the chromatic rendering
of the target according to the color of the
illuminator, modifying the contrast between target
and background. See the examples below.

Color Photo of Codes

STD White Light MLT-DPM Blue Light DIF / MLT-DPM Red Light

Red code (left) Blue code Red code (left) Blue code
Good contrast on all codes has good con- (right) has low has very low (right) has
trast contrast contrast good contrast

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Illuminators

DIF /
Models STD MLT-DPM
MLT-DPM

Illumination Color White Blue Red

Mixed color codes/background

Red-printed code on light background

White-printed code on red background

Red-printed code on dark background

Black-printed code on red background

Blue-printed code on light background

White-printed code on blue background

Blue-printed code on dark background

Black-printed code on blue background

Legend:

Suggested Lighting System

Compatible Lighting System

Lighting System Not Recommended

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 Lighting System Working Distances

Lighting System Working Distances

Reader Model Lighting System Working Distance

Matrix 300N 41x-010 Red Wide 20 to 550 mm

Matrix 300N 45x-010 White Wide 20 to 550 mm
Matrix 300N 47x-010 Diffused Red, both LED Groups 20 to 250 mm
Matrix 300N 48x-010 MLT-DPM Central LED Group 20 to 250 mm
Matrix 300N 48x-010 MLT-DPM Peripheral LED Group 20 to 50 mm
Matrix 300N 712-010 Red Wide 20 to 650 mm
Matrix 300N 712-015 Red Wide, Polarized 20 to 350 mm
Matrix 300N 752-010 White Wide 20 to 650 mm
Matrix 300N 772-010 Diffused Red, both LED Groups 20 to 350 mm
Matrix 300N 726-010 Red Medium 40 to 1200 mm
Matrix 300N 796-010 White Medium 40 to 1200 mm
Matrix 300N 776-010 Diffused Red, both LED Groups 40 to 450 mm
Any model LT-51x 13 mm

The following figure shows the focus distance of a reader equipped with an LT-
51x illuminator:

Figure 100 - Focus distance = α + β

The best results for this illuminator are obtained when α is approx. 13 mm
(0.5’’). β measures 75 mm, therefore the focus distance in this case equals 88
mm.

The minimum and maximum DPM application distance is limited by both the lighting
system working distance and the reader focus distance.
For example, the minimum application distance is limited by the reader minimum
CAUTION focus distance (25 mm for liquid lens models). The maximum application distance is
limited by the smaller of the illuminator maximum working distance or the lens max-
imum focus distance. See also “Global FOV Diagrams” on page 94.

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Matrix 300N 2MP Illumination Guidelines

In the following table the most suitable Matrix 300N 2MP lighting systems are
indicated according to general application requirements.

Focal length 9 mm 16 mm

Reading
≤ 350 mm > 350 mm ≤ 450 mm > 450 mm
distance

Recommended •STANDARD
models for White / Red •STANDARD •STANDARD •STANDARD
general White / Red White / Red White / Red
• POLARIZED
purpose Wide Angle • DIFFUSED Medium Angle
applications •DIFFUSED

Recommended Consider •STANDARD Consider •STANDARD

models for marking and marking and
Red Wide Red Medium
DPM
surface typea Angle surface typea Angle
applications

a. For more details, please refer to “Matrix 300N Recommended Illumination for DPM” on
page 203.

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 Chapter 9
Maintenance
Cleaning
Clean the lens cover periodically for continued correct operation of the reader.
See General View.

Dust, dirt, etc. on the lens cover may alter the reading performance.

Repeat the operation frequently in particularly dirty environments.

Use soft material and alcohol to clean the lens cover and avoid any abrasive
substances.

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 Chapter 10
Troubleshooting
General Guidelines
• When wiring the device, pay careful attention to the signal name (acronym)
on the CBX100/500 spring clamp connectors (Chapter 4). If you are con-
necting directly to the Matrix 300N M12 17-pin connector, pay attention to
the pin number of the signals (Appendix 12).

• If you need information about a certain reader parameter you can refer to
the DL.CODE help on line. Connect the device and click on the link to the
parameter you are interested in.

• If you are unable to fix the problem and are going to contact your local Dat-
alogic 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. You can get most of this information
while DL.CODE is connected to the reader.

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Suggestion

DL.CODE Installation: Check Windows settings to see if Autorun is disabled.

Autorun or Start.hta Associate the file type .hta with the Microsoft HTML Applica-
doesn’t run tion host mshta.exe in Windows\System32.
Is power connected?
If using a power adapter (like PG6000), is it connected to wall
outlet?
Power ON: If using rail power, does rail have power?
the “POWER” LED is If using CBX, does it have power (check switch and LED)?
not lit. Check if you are referring to the M12 17-pin connector or to the
CBX spring clamp connectors.
Measure Voltage either at pin 1 and pin 2 (for 17-pin connector)
or at spring clamp Vdc and GND (for CBX).

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 General Guidelines

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Suggestion

Check if you are referring to the 17-pin connector or to the CBX

spring clamp connectors.
Is the sensor connected to Input 1 or Input 2?
Is power supplied to the photo sensor?
One Shot or Phase For NPN configuration, is power supplied to one of the two I1 or
Mode using the Input I2 signals (A or B)?
1 (External Trigger) or
Input 2: For PNP configuration, is one of the two I1 or I2 signals
grounded (A or B)?
the ”TRIGGER” LED is
not blinking while the Are the photo sensor LEDS (if any) working correctly?
External Trigger is Is the sensor/reflector system aligned (if present)?
switching. On the Reading Phase step check the Input 1 or Input 2
Debouncing Time parameter setting.
On the Reading Phase step check the settings for Acquisition
Trigger, Reading Phase-ON, and Reading Phase-OFF parame-
ters.
On the Reading Phase step check the settings for Acquisition
Trigger, Reading Phase-ON, and Reading Phase-OFF parame-
One Shot or Phase ters.
Mode using serial Are the COM port parameters (Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, Stop
trigger source: Bits) correctly assigned?
the ”TRIGGER” LED is On the Reading Phase step check the settings of Acquisition
not blinking. Trigger String, Reading Phase-ON String, and Reading Phase-
OFF String parameters.
Is the serial trigger source correctly connected?
Phase Mode:
the ”TRIGGER" LED is
correctly blinking but Is the Phase frequency lower than the maximum frame rate?
no image is displayed
in the DL.CODE win-
dow.
Continuous Mode:
the ”TRIGGER” LED is Verify the correct software configuration settings.
not blinking.
Any Operating Mode:
the ”TRIGGER” LED is
correctly blinking but Check the Code Collection parameters on the Reading Phase
no result is transmit- step and the Data Formatting parameters on the Data Format-
ted by the reader at ting step.
the end of the reading
phase collection.
Image not clear: verify the Focus procedure
Image focused but not
verify the Calibrate Image Density procedure.
decoded:

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Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Suggestion

Run the Rapid Configuration procedure in Chapter 1.

Position the reader as described in "Mounting And Position-
ing Matrix 300N" on page 57 and through DL.CODE:
Tune the Acquisition Delay on Trigger if the moving code is
Reading: out of the reader field of view;
the reader always Set the Continuous Operating Mode if no external trigger
transmits the No source is available;
Read Message Tune the Image Settings to improve the code image quality;
Check the parameter settings in the Advanced Setup step:
2D Codes, 1D Codes, and Postal Codes;
View the full resolution code image to check the printing or
marking quality.
Is the serial cable wiring correct?
If using CBX, be sure the RS422 termination switch is OFF.
Communication:
Are the host serial port settings the same as the reader serial
reader is not trans-
port settings?
mitting anything to
the host. In DL.CODE Device menu > Settings > Settings > LED Configura-
tion, the COM LED Function can be configured to indicate Main
Serial Port TX or Main Serial Port RX.
Are the host serial port settings the same as the reader serial
Communication: port settings?
data transferred to In the DL.CODE Data Formatting step check the settings of
the host are incorrect, Header and Terminator String parameters.
corrupted or incom-
plete. In the DL.CODE Data Formatting step, check the various Mes-
sage Field parameter settings.
Configuration:
cannot access envi-
ronment parameters Are you using the Installer - Expert User level? If not, change it
in DL.CODE in the Options>Change User menu.
(Device>Settings>Set-
tings menu item is
grey)
The reader Serial Number consists of 9 characters: one letter, 2
numbers, another letter followed by 5 numbers.
How do I obtain my The reader Serial Number is printed on a label that is affixed to
reader Serial Number? the case or connector block of the reader.
The Serial Number is also visible from the DL.CODE Device List
Area.
The reader Order Number consists of 9 numbers.
How do I obtain my The reader Order Number can be obtained by comparing the
reader Order Number? Device Model (in DL.CODE Device Menu > Settings > Settings >
About Device) with the product models page on the Datalogic
website.

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Technical Features
Electrical Features
Electrical Features

4xx-01x models
Power 4xx-04x models
7xx-01x models
Supply Voltage 10 to 30 Vdc PoE Device 48 Vdc
Consumption 0.7 to 0.2 A 0.13 W max
Communication Interfaces
Main: RS232, RS422 Full-duplex 2400 to 115200 bit/s
Auxiliary: RS232 2400 to 115200 bit/s
ID-NET Up to 1 Mbaud
Ethernet (Built-in) 10/100 Mbit/s
supported application protocols TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFINET-IO
Inputs
Opto-coupled and polarity insensitive
Input 1(External Trigger) and Input 2
Max. Voltage 30 Vdc
Max. Input Current 10 mA

Outputs a NPN or PNP short circuit protected;

Output 1, 2 and 3 NN available for 7xx-0xx models

VOUT (ILOAD = 0 mA) Max. 30 Vdc

VOUT (ILOAD = 100 mA) Max. 3 Vdc

ILOAD Max. 100 mA

a. when connected to the CBX connection boxes the electrical features for Output 1 and 2 become the following:
Opto-isolated; VCE = 30 Vdc max.; ICE = 40 mA continuous max.; 130 mA pulsed max.;
VCE saturation = 1 Vdc max. @ 10 mA; PD = 90 mW Max. @ 50 °C ambient temp.

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Technical Features

Optical Features
Optical Features

Image Sensor CMOS sensor with Global Shutter

4xx-0xx models 7xx-0xx models
Image Format 1.3 M pixels SXGA 2.0 M pixels UXGA
(1280X1024) pixels (1600X1200) pixels
Frame Rate 45 frames/sec.
Pitch  35°
Tilt 0° - 360°
LED Safety according to EN 62471
Lenses Manual Adjustable Focus Software Adjustable Focus
Focal Length 4x1-0xx models = 6 mm 4x2-0xx models = 9 mm
4x3-0xx models = 9 mm 7x2-0xx models = 9 mm
4x4-0xx models = 12 mm 7x6-0xx models = 16 mm
4x5-0xx models = 16 mm
Lighting System Internal Illuminator
Aiming System Laser Pointers

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 Environmental Features

Environmental Features
Environmental Features

0 to 50 C (32 to 122 °F)

Operating Temperature a
for liquid lens models: 0 to 45 °C (32 to 113 °F)
Storage Temperature -20 to 70 C (-4 to 158 °F)
Max. Humidity 90% non condensing
Vibration Resistance 14 mm @ 2 to 10 Hz; 1.5 mm @ 13 to 55 Hz;
EN 60068-2-6 2 g @ 70 to 500 Hz; 2 hours on each axis
Bump Resistance 30g; 6 ms;
EN 60068-2-29 5000 shocks on each axis
Shock Resistance 30g; 11 ms;
EN 60068-2-27 3 shocks on each axis

Protection Class b
IP65 and IP67
EN 60529

a. high ambient temperature applications should use metal mounting bracket for heat dissi-
pation.
b. when correctly connected to IP67 cables with seals.

Physical Features
Connector position 0° Connector position 90°

4xx-0xx models 4xx-0xx models

95 x 54 x 43 mm 75 x 54 x 62 mm
(3.7 x 2.1 x 1.7 in.) (3.0 x 2.1 x 2.4 in.)
Dimensions
7xx-0xx models 7xx-0xx models
95 x 54 x 45 mm 75 x 54 x 64 mm
(3.7 x 2.1 x 1.8 in.) (3.0 x 2.1 x 2.5 in.)
4xx-0xx models
about 238 g (8.4 oz.)
Weight
7xx-0xx models
236.5 - 274.5 g (8.3 - 9.7 oz.) depending on the model
Material Aluminum

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Technical Features

Software Features
Readable Code Symbologies

1D and Stacked 2Da Postal

PDF417 Standard and Micro Data Matrix ECC 200 Australia Post
PDF417 (Standard, GS1 and Direct Mark- Royal Mail 4 State Customer
Code 128 (GS1-128) ing) Kix Code
Code 39 (Standard and Full ASCII) QR Code Japan Post
Code 32 (Standard and Direct Marking) Planet
MSI Micro QR Code PostNet
Plessey Code MaxiCode PostNet (+BB)
Standard 2 of 5 Aztec Code Intelligent Mail
Matrix 2 of 5 Dotcode Swedish Post
Interleaved 2 of 5
Codabar
Code 93
Pharmacode
EAN-8/13 - UPC-A/E
(including Addon 2 and Addon 5)
GS1 DataBar Family
Composite Symbologies
Operating Mode Continuous, One Shot, Phase Mode, PackTrack
X-PRESS Human Machine Interface
Windows-based SW (DL.CODE) via Ethernet Interface
Configuration Methods
Host Mode Programming sequences sent over Serial or Ethernet TCP
interfaces
Parameter Storage Permanent memory (Flash)

a. VeriCode® licensed models available.

Code Quality Metrics

Standard Supported Symbologies

ISO/IEC 16022 Data Matrix ECC 200

ISO/IEC 18004 QR Code
AIM DPM Data Matrix ECC 200, QR Code
ISO/IEC 15416 Code 128, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, Code 93, EAN-8-13,
UPC-A/E

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 User Interface

User Interface
LED Indicators Power, Ready, Good;
Trigger, Com, Status, (Ethernet Network);
Good Read (Green Spot), No Read (Red Spot)
Keypad Button Configurable via DL.CODE
Beeper Configurable via DL.CODE

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 Appendix A
Alternative Connections
The connector pinouts and notes given in this appendix are for custom cabling
applications.

Power, Com and I/O Connector

The Matrix 300N reader is equipped with an M12 17-pin male 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:

Figure 88 - M12 17-pin male Power, COM and I/O Connector

Power, Com and I/O Connector Pinout

Pin Name Description

1 Vdc Power supply input voltage +

2 GND Power supply input voltage -
Connector case provides electrical connection to
Connector case CHASSIS
the chassis
6 I1A External Trigger A (polarity insensitive)
5 I1B External Trigger B (polarity insensitive)
13 I2A Input 2 A (polarity insensitive)
3 I2B Input 2 B (polarity insensitive)
9 O1 Output 1 (NPN or PNP short cir-
cuit protected
8 O2 Output 1
and software program-
16 O3 Output 1 mable)

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 On-Board Ethernet Connector

Power, Com and I/O Connector Pinout

Pin Name Description

14 RX Auxiliary RS232 RX
4 TX Auxiliary RS232 TX
7 ID+ ID-NET network data +
15 ID- ID-NET network data -
Pin Name RS232 RS422 Full-Duplex
17 TX TX+
11 Main Interface RX *RX+
(SW Selectable)
12 - TX-
10 - *RX-

* Do not leave floating, see "RS422 Full Duplex Interface" on page 66 for connection
details.

In order to meet EMC requirements:

• connect the reader chassis to the plant earth ground by means of a flat
copper braid shorter than 100 mm;
• connect your cable shield to the locking ring nut of the connector.

On-Board Ethernet Connector

A Standard M12 D-Coded female connector is provided for the on-board Ether-
net connection. This interface is IEEE 802.3 10 BaseT and IEEE 802.3u 100
BaseTx compliant.

Figure 89 - M12 D-Coded Female Ethernet Network Connector

On-Board Ethernet Network Connector Pinout

Pin Name Description

1 TX+ Transmit data +

2 TX- Transmit data -
3 RX+ Receive data +
4 RX- Receive data -

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Alternative Connections

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Models

Figure 90 - M12 D-Coded Female Ethernet Network Connector

On-Board Ethernet Network Connector Pinout

Pin Name Description

1 TX+ / DC- Transmit data (+) DC power (-)

2 RX+ / DC+ Received data (+) DC power (+)
3 TX- / DC- Transmitted data (-) DC power (-)
4 RX- / DC+ Receive data (-) DC power (+)

Matrix 300N PoE models only accept Alternative A (power over RJ45 pins 1, 2, 3, 6), Class 0
power levels. Use an Endspan or Midspan PSE device that supports this configuration
(i.e. PoE switch or Power over Ethernet Adapter).
CAUTION Alternative B (power over RJ45 pins 4, 5, 7, 8) using an Endspan or Midspan PSE device
is not supported.

Figure 91 - Matrix 300N PoE PSE Endspan Alternative A Connections OK

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 On-Board Ethernet Connector

Figure 92 - Matrix 300N PoE PSE Midspan Alternative A Connections OK

Figure 93 - Matrix 300N PoE PSE Endspan Alternative B Connections NOT SUPPORTED

Figure 94 - Matrix 300N PoE PSE Midspan Alternative B Connections NOT SUPPORTED

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Alternative Connections

For Matrix 300N PoE models, the internal Digital Output circuitry is not powered and
supply power is not available to any Input/Output devices (Vdc=0). Only input device
signals can be accepted directly on the M12 17-pin connector without power.
CAUTION For these models, if it is necessary to use Input/Output devices, we recommend con-
necting them through the CBX, which must be powered separately.

ID-NET Network Termination

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

Inputs
There are two optocoupled polarity insensitive inputs available on the M12 17-
pin connector of the reader: Input 1 (External Trigger) and Input 2, a generic
input. See "Inputs" on page 73 for more details.

The electrical features of both inputs are:

INPUT | V AB | Min. | V AB | Max. I IN Max.

Open 0V 2V 0 mA
Closed 4.5 V 30 V 10 mA

The relative pins on the M12 17-pin connector are:

Input Pinout

Pin Name Description

1 Vdc Power Supply input voltage +

6 I1A External Trigger A (polarity insensitive)
5 I1B External Trigger B (polarity insensitive)
13 I2A Input 2 A (polarity insensitive)
3 I2B Input 2 B (polarity insensitive)
2 GND Power Supply input voltage -

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 Outputs

Outputs
Three general purpose non opto-isolated but short circuit protected outputs are
available on the M12 17-pin connector.

The pinout is the following:

Output Pinout

Pin Name Description

9 O1 Configurable digital output 1

8 O2 Configurable digital output 2
16 O3 Configurable digital output 3
2 GND Output reference signal

The electrical features of the three outputs are the following:

Reverse-Polarity and Short-Circuit Protected

VOUT (ILOAD = 0 mA) max = 30 Vdc
VOUT (ILOAD = 100 mA) max = 3 Vdc
ILOAD max = 100 mA

The output signals are fully programmable being determined by the configured
Activation/Deactivation events, Deactivation Timeout or a combination of the
two. For further details refer to the Help On Line page for the Output Setup step
in DL.CODE.

Figure 95 - PNP Output Connection

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Alternative Connections

Figure 96 - NPN Output Connection

For NPN output connections, the external interface voltage (Vext) must not exceed the
Matrix 300N power supply source voltage (Vdc) otherwise correct output functioning
cannot be guaranteed.
CAUTION

Figure 97 - Push-Pull Output Connection

For Matrix 300N PoE models, the internal Digital Output circuitry is not powered and
supply power is not available to any Input/Output devices (Vdc=0). Only input device
signals can be accepted directly on the M12 17-pin connector without power.
CAUTION For these models, if it is necessary to use Input/Output devices, we recommend con-
necting them through the CBX, which must be powered separately.

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 User Interface - Serial Host

User Interface - Serial Host

RS232 PC-side Connections

9-pin male connector 25-pin male connector

Pin Name Pin Name
2 RX 3 RX
3 TX 2 TX
5 GND 7 GND

How To Build A Simple Interface Test Cable:

The following wiring diagram shows a simple test cable including power, exter-
nal (push-button) trigger and PC RS232 COM port connections.

Figure 98 - Test Cable

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AIM
(Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility): AIM Global is the interna-
tional trade association representing automatic identification and mobility tech-
nology 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 modifi-
cations to the measurement and grading of several symbol quality parameters.

Barcodes (1D Codes)

A pattern of variable-width bars and spaces which represents numeric or alpha-
numeric data in machine-readable form. The general format of a barcode sym-
bol consists of a leading margin, start character, data or message character,
check character (if any), stop character, and trailing margin. Within this frame-
work, each recognizable symbology uses its own unique format.

BIOS
Basic Input Output System. A collection of ROM-based code with a standard API
used to interface with standard PC hardware.

Bit
Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight con-
secutive bits compose one byte of data. The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the
byte determines its meaning.

Bits per Second (bps)

Number of bits transmitted or received per second.

Bright Field Illumination

Lighting of surfaces at high (narrow) angles used to provide maximum reflection
of the light to the reader’s lens. This is effective on surfaces that absorb light or
are not highly reflective and also on low contrast codes.

Byte
On an addressable boundary, eight adjacent binary digits (0 and 1) combined in
a pattern to represent a specific character or numeric value. Bits are numbered
from the right, 0 through 7, with bit 0 the low-order bit. One byte in memory can
be used to store one ASCII character.

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Composite Symbologies
Consist of a linear component, which encodes the item's primary data, and an
adjacent 2D composite component, which encodes supplementary data to the
linear component.

Dark Field Illumination

Lighting of surfaces at wide angles used to avoid direct reflection of the light
into the reader’s lens. Typically this type of lighting is used in DPM solutions to
enhance reflectance of the uneven surface owing to the symbol marking tech-
nique. It is also used with very reflective surfaces.

Decode
To recognize a barcode symbology (e.g., Codabar, Code 128, Code 3 of 9, UPC/
EAN, etc.) and analyze the content of the barcode scanned.

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.

Direct Part Mark (DPM)

A symbol marked on an object using specific techniques like dot peening, laser
etching, chemical etching, etc.

EEPROM
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. An on-board non-vola-
tile memory chip.

Element
The basic unit of data encoding in a 1D or 2D symbol. A single bar, space, cell,
dot.

Exposure Time
For digital cameras based on image sensors equipped with an electronic shutter,
it defines the time during which the image will be exposed to the sensor to be
acquired.

Flash
Non-volatile memory for storing application and configuration files.

Host
A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing services such as
network control, database access, special programs, supervisory programs, or
programming languages.

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Image Processing
Any form of information processing for which the input is an image and the out-
put is for instance a set of features of the image.

Image Resolution
The number of rows and columns of pixels in an image. The total number of pix-
els of an image sensor.

Image Sensor
Device converting a visual image to an electric signal. It is usually an array of
CCD (Charge Coupled Devices) or CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semicon-
ductor) pixel sensors.

IEC
(International Electrotechnical Commission): Global organization that publishes
international standards for electrical, electronic, and other technologies.

IP Address
The terminal’s network address. Networks use IP addresses to determine where
to send data that is being transmitted over a network. An IP address is a 32-bit
number referred to as a series of 8-bit numbers in decimal dot notation (e.g.,
130.24.34.03). The highest 8-bit number you can use is 254.

ISO
(International Organization for Standardization): A network of the national stan-
dards institutes of several countries producing world-wide industrial and com-
mercial 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 Dis-
play (LCD).

LED Illuminator
LED technology used as an extended lighting source in which extra optics added
to the chip allow it to emit a complex radiated light pattern.

Matrix Symbologies (2D Codes)

An arrangement of regular polygon shaped cells where the center-to-center dis-
tance of adjacent elements is uniform. Matrix symbols may include recognition
patterns which do not follow the same rules as the other elements within the
symbol.

Multi-row (or Stacked) Symbologies

Symbologies where a long symbol is broken into sections and stacked one upon
another similar to sentences in a paragraph.

RAM
Random Access Memory. Data in RAM can be accessed in random order, and
quickly written and read.

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Symbol Verification
The act of processing a code to determine whether or not it meets specific
requirements.

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

A suite of standard network protocols that were originally used in UNIX environ-
ments but are now used in many others. The TCP governs sequenced data; the IP
governs packet forwarding. TCP/IP is the primary protocol that defines the Inter-
net.

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