Datalogic Matrix 300 User manual

REFERENCE MANUAL
> Matrix 300™

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Matrix 300™ Reference Manual
Ed.: 07/2014
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CONTENTS
REFERENCES ............................................................................................................vi
Conventions................................................................................................................. vi
Reference Documentation........................................................................................... vi
Support Through The Website..................................................................................... vi
Patents......................................................................................................................... vi
COMPLIANCE............................................................................................................vii
EMC Compliance.........................................................................................................vii
Power Supply...............................................................................................................vii
CE Compliance............................................................................................................vii
FCC Compliance .........................................................................................................vii
Laser Safety................................................................................................................viii
LED Safety..................................................................................................................viii
HANDLING..................................................................................................................ix
GENERAL VIEW.........................................................................................................xi
1RAPID CONFIGURATION ...........................................................................................1
Step 1 –Connect the System.......................................................................................1
Step 2 –Mount and Position the Reader......................................................................3
Step 3 –Aim And Autofocus the Reader......................................................................4
Step 4 –X-PRESS™ Configuration..............................................................................5
Step 5 –Installing VisiSet™ Configuration Program ....................................................7
Step 6A –Using Setup Wizard For Liquid Lens Models...............................................8
Step 6B –Using Setup Wizard For Fixed Lens Models..............................................12
Step 7 –Test Mode ....................................................................................................18
Advanced Reader Configuration.................................................................................19
2INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................20
2.1 Product Description ....................................................................................................20
2.2 Indicators and Keypad Button.....................................................................................23
2.3 ID-NET™ ....................................................................................................................24
2.3.1 How To Setup/Configure the Reader Network ...........................................................25
2.3.2 ID-NET™ Slave Management Through Master ..........................................................27
2.4 External Memory Backup and Restore Through VisiSet™.........................................29
2.5 X-PRESS™ Human Machine Interface ......................................................................34
2.5.1 X-PRESS™ Functions................................................................................................34
2.5.2 Diagnostic Indication...................................................................................................36
2.6 Model Description.......................................................................................................36
2.6.1 Lighting System Notes................................................................................................37
2.7 Accessories ................................................................................................................37
2.8 Application Examples .................................................................................................38
2.8.1 Document Handling....................................................................................................38
2.8.2 Deformed or Overprinted Code Reading....................................................................38
2.8.3 Direct Part Marking.....................................................................................................39
2.8.4 Ink-Jet Printing Technology........................................................................................39
2.8.5 Laser Marking/Etching Technology ............................................................................40
3INSTALLATION .........................................................................................................41
3.1 Package Contents ......................................................................................................41

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3.2 Mechanical Dimensions..............................................................................................42
3.3 Mounting and Positioning Matrix 300™ ......................................................................45
4CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.........................................................................48
4.1 Power Supply..............................................................................................................49
4.1.1 Standard Models.........................................................................................................49
4.1.2 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Models ............................................................................49
4.2 Main Serial Interface...................................................................................................51
4.2.1 RS232 Interface..........................................................................................................52
4.2.2 RS485/422 Full-Duplex Interface................................................................................53
4.3 ID-NET™ Interface .....................................................................................................54
4.3.1 ID-NET™ Cables ........................................................................................................54
4.3.2 ID-NET™ Response Time ..........................................................................................55
4.3.3 ID-NET™ Network Termination..................................................................................59
4.4 Auxiliary RS232 Interface...........................................................................................59
4.5 Inputs..........................................................................................................................60
4.6 Outputs.......................................................................................................................64
4.7 On-Board Ethernet Interface.......................................................................................67
4.8 User Interface - Serial Host ........................................................................................67
5TYPICAL LAYOUTS ..................................................................................................68
5.1 Point-to-Point..............................................................................................................68
5.2 ID-NET™ Synchronized Network ...............................................................................71
5.3 ID-NET™ Multidata Network ......................................................................................74
5.4 Pass-Through.............................................................................................................77
5.5 Ethernet Connection...................................................................................................78
6READING FEATURES...............................................................................................80
6.1 FOV Calculation..........................................................................................................80
6.1.1 Global FOV Diagrams for 6 mm Manual Adjustable Focus Models ...........................81
6.1.2 Matrix 300 4x2 9 mm Liquid Lens Global FOV Diagrams...........................................82
6.2 Reading Diagrams......................................................................................................83
6.2.1 Pre-Configured .INI Files............................................................................................83
6.3 Matrix 300 4x1 (6 mm models)...................................................................................84
6.3.1 1D (Linear) Codes ......................................................................................................84
6.3.2 2D (Bi-dimensional) Codes.........................................................................................90
6.4 Matrix 300 4x2 (9 mm models)...................................................................................93
6.4.1 1D (Linear) Codes ......................................................................................................93
6.4.2 2D (Bi-dimensional) Codes.........................................................................................97
6.5 Maximum Line Speed and Exposure Time Calculations ..........................................101
7SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION..............................................................................103
7.1 VisiSet™ System Requirements...............................................................................103
7.2 Installing VisiSet™....................................................................................................103
7.3 Startup......................................................................................................................104
7.3.1 VisiSet™ Options......................................................................................................105
7.4 Ethernet Configuration (Static IP Addressing)..........................................................107
7.5 Configuration ............................................................................................................108
7.5.1 Edit Reader Parameters...........................................................................................109
7.5.2 Send Configuration Options......................................................................................111
7.5.3 Calibration.................................................................................................................115
7.5.4 Multi Image Acquisition Settings...............................................................................118
7.5.5 Extending DOF Using Standard Acquisition Group (Cycle All In Same Phase).......119
7.5.6 Extending DOF Using Alternative Acquisition Group (Input Select) .........................120
7.5.7 Run Time Self Tuning (RTST) ..................................................................................122

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7.5.8 Region Of Interest Windowing..................................................................................123
7.5.9 Direct Part Marking Applications...............................................................................124
7.6 Image Capture and Decoding...................................................................................129
7.7 Statistics ...................................................................................................................129
8MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................130
8.1 Cleaning....................................................................................................................130
9TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................131
9.1 General Guidelines...................................................................................................131
10 TECHNICAL FEATURES.........................................................................................134
AALTERNATIVE CONNECTIONS.............................................................................136
Power, COM and I/O Connector...............................................................................136
On-Board Ethernet Connector..................................................................................137
ID-NET™ Network Termination ................................................................................139
Inputs........................................................................................................................139
Outputs.....................................................................................................................140
User Interface - Serial Host ......................................................................................142
GLOSSARY..............................................................................................................143
INDEX.......................................................................................................................146

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REFERENCES
CONVENTIONS
This manual uses the following conventions:
"User" refers to anyone using a Matrix 300™ reader.
"Reader" refers to the Matrix 300™ reader.
"You" refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual to
install, configure, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a Matrix 300™ reader.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
For further details refer to: the VisiSet™ Help On Line, Matrix Reading Methods, Matrix Host
Mode Programming, Matrix SW Parameter Guide, Matrix Code Quality Verifier Solution
provided as supplementary documentation on Mini-DVD.
SUPPORT THROUGH THE WEBSITE
Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on
to www.datalogic.com and click on the Industrial Automation links for further information:
Products - Industrial Automation - Identification
Select your product from the links on the Identification page. The product page
describes specific Info, Features, Applications, Models, Accessories, and Downloads
including documentation, software drivers, and the VisiSet™ utility program, which allows
device configuration using a PC through Serial and Ethernet interfaces.
Support & Services - Industrial Automation
Several links from the Industrial Automation list take you to additional services such as:
Service Program which contains Maintenance Agreements and Warranty Extensions;
Repair Centers; On-Line RMA Return Material Authorizations; Technical Support through
email or phone, Partner Program; Downloads for additional downloads.
PATENTS
This product is covered by one or more of the following patents:
Utility patents: US6,512,218 B1; US6,616,039 B1; US6,808,114 B1; US6,997,385 B2;
US7,053,954 B1; US7,387,246 B2; US8,058,600 B2; EP996,284 B1; EP999,514 B1;
EP1,014,292 B1; EP1,128,315 B1; EP1,396,811 B1; EP1,413,971 B1; JP4,435,343 B2;
JP4,571,258 B2.
Additional patents pending.

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COMPLIANCE
For installation, use and maintenance it is not necessary to open the reader.
Only connect Ethernet and dataport connections to a network which has routing only within the plant
or building and no routing outside the plant or building.
EMC COMPLIANCE
In order to meet the EMC requirements:
connect reader chassis to the plant earth ground by means of a flat copper braid shorter than
100 mm;
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
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”.
CE COMPLIANCE
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
FCC COMPLIANCE
Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written approval of Datalogic could
void the authority to use the equipment.
This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference which may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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LASER SAFETY
The Matrix 300™ internal illuminators contain two aiming Laser LEDs used to position the
reader.
This product conforms to the applicable requirements of IEC 60825-1 and complies 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 according to IEC 60825-1 regulations.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous visible
laser light.
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.
LED SAFETY
LED emission according to EN 62471.

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HANDLING
The Matrix 300™ is designed to be used in an industrial environment and is built to withstand
vibration and shock when correctly installed, however it is also a precision product and
therefore before and during installation it must be handled correctly to avoid damage.
avoid that the readers are dropped (exceeding shock limits).
do not fine tune the positioning by striking the reader or bracket.

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do not weld the reader into position which can cause electrostatic, heat or reading window
damage.
do not spray paint near the reader which can cause reading window damage.

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GENERAL VIEW
Matrix 300™
Liquid Lens Models
Figure A
1
2
3
4
Device Class and Warning Labels
Bracket Mounting Holes (4)
Good Read LED (green)
Lens Cover
5
HMI X-PRESS™ Interface
6
Lens
7
Internal Illuminator
9
Ethernet Connector
No Read LED (red)
Aiming System Laser Pointers
8
Power - Serial Interfaces - I/O Connector
Ethernet Connection LED
12
Power On LED
10
11
13
Connector block
rotates to 90° position
2
1
2
12
13
3
5
8
11
4
10
9
6
7
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Matrix 300™
Fixed Lens Models
Figure B
1
2
3
4
9
Device Class and Warning Labels
Bracket Mounting Holes (4)
Good Read LED (green)
Lens Cover
Power - Serial Interfaces - I/O Connector
Ethernet Connector
No Read LED (red)
8
Internal Illuminator
5
HMI X-PRESS™ Interface
Aiming System Laser Pointers
12
6
Lens
Ethernet Connection LED
7
Focus Adjustment Screw
10
11
13
Power On LED
14
2
1
2
13
14
Connector block
rotates to 90° position
1
3
5
9
12
4
11
10
8
7
6

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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 independently from the main
interface selection.
When One Shot or Phase Mode Operating mode is used, the reader is activated by an
External Trigger (photoelectric sensor) when the object enters its reading zone.
Figure 1 –Matrix 300™ in Stand Alone Layout
Matrix 300™
Host
PG-6000
CBX
CAB-DSxx
I/O, Aux
1
2
Main Serial Interface (RS232 or RS485/422 Full-Duplex)
External Trigger (for One Shot or Phase Mode)

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CBX100/CBX500 Pinout for Matrix 300™
The table below gives the pinout of the CBX100/CBX500 terminal block connectors. Use this
pinout when the Matrix 300™ reader is connected by means of the CBX100/CBX500:
CBX100/500 Terminal Block Connectors
Input Power
Outputs
Vdc
Power Supply Input Voltage +
+V
Power Source - Outputs
GND
Power Supply Input Voltage -
-V
Power Reference - Outputs
Earth
Protection Earth Ground
O1+
Output 1 +
O1-
Output 1 -
Inputs
O2+
Output 2 +
+V
Power Source –External Trigger
O2-
Output 2 -
I1A
External Trigger A (polarity insensitive)
O3A
Output 3 (CBX500 only)
I1B
External Trigger B (polarity insensitive)
-V
Power Reference –External Trigger
+V
Power Source –Inputs
Auxiliary Interface
I2A
Input 2 A (polarity insensitive)
TX
Auxiliary Interface TX
I2B
Input 2 B (polarity insensitive)
RX
Auxiliary Interface RX
-V
Power Reference –Inputs
SGND
Auxiliary Interface Reference
Shield
ID-NET™
Shield
Network Cable Shield
REF
Network Reference
ID+
ID-NET™ network +
ID-
ID-NET™ network -
Main Interface
RS232
RS485/422 Full-Duplex
TX
TX+
RTS
TX-
RX
*RX+
CTS
*RX-
SGND
SGND
* Do not leave floating, see par. 4.2.2 for connection details.
CAUTION: Do not connect GND, SGND and REF to different (external)
ground references. GND, SGND and REF are internally connected through
filtering circuitry which can be permanently damaged if subjected to voltage
drops over 0.8 Vdc.

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STEP 2 –MOUNT AND POSITION THE READER
1. To mount the Matrix 300™, use the mounting brackets to obtain the most suitable
position for the reader. The most common mounting configuration is shown in the figure
below.
Figure 2 –Positioning with Mounting Bracket
2. When mounting the Matrix 300™ 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).
Figure 3 –Pitch, Tilt and Skew Angles
3. Refer to the reading diagrams in chp. 6 to determine the distance your reader should be
positioned at.
NOTE: Rapid Configuration of the Matrix 300™ reader can be made either
through the X-PRESS™ interface (steps 3-4) which requires no PC
connection, or by using the VisiSet™ Setup Wizard (steps 5-6). Select the
procedure according to your needs.
Tilt
Pitch
Pitch
Minimize
No Pitch, Tilt or Skew
Tilt
any angle
inside FOV
Skew
Assure at least 10°
FOVH
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STEP 3 –AIM AND AUTOFOCUS THE READER
(Liquid Lens Models only)
Matrix 300™ 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 powered.
2. Place the Grade A Barcode Test Chart in front of the reader at the correct reading
distance for your application. See the Reading Diagrams in chapter 6 for reference.
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 procedure).
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 300™
emits 3 high pitched beeps.
If the Autofocus cannot be reached after a timeout of about 3 (three) minutes Matrix 300™
will exit without saving the parameters to memory, the Aim LED will stop blinking and in this
case Matrix 300™ emits a long low pitched beep.
Figure 4 –X-PRESS™ Interface: Aim/Autofocus Function
NOTE: 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
cancelled and the laser pointers turn off.

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(Fixed Lens Models only)
The Matrix 300™ fixed lens models are factory focused to a precise Reading Distance. If this
distance is compatible with your application you can use the X-PRESS™ Interface to install
the reader, if not, use the VisiSet™ procedure described in step 6B.
1. Place the reader at the factory focused Reading Distance and go to step 4.
Factory focus for 6 mm fixed lens models is 85 mm.
STEP 4 –X-PRESS™ CONFIGURATION
Once Matrix 300™ has focused at the correct reading distance, you must configure it for
optimal code reading relative to your application. This configuration can be performed either
through the X-PRESS™ Interface or the VisiSet™ configuration program.
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 application.
Position the code at the center of the FOV
(equidistant from the laser pointers).
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 cancelled and the laser pointers turn
off.
Figure 5 –X-PRESS™ Interface: Aim
Function
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 Image
Acquisition parameters are successfully saved in
the reader memory, the Setup LED will stop
blinking and Matrix 300™ emits 3 high pitched
beeps.
If the calibration cannot be reached after a timeout
of about 5 (five) seconds Matrix 300™ will exit
without saving the parameters to memory, the
Setup LED will stop blinking and in this case Matrix
300™ emits a long low pitched beep.
Figure 6 –X-PRESS™ Interface: Setup
Function

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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 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 300™ emits 3 high pitched
beeps1.
If the autolearning cannot be reached after a
timeout of about 3 (three) minutes Matrix 300™ will
exit without saving the parameters to memory, the
Learn LED will stop blinking and in this case Matrix
300™ emits a long low pitched beep.
Figure 7 –X-PRESS™ Interface: Learn
Function
NOTE: 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: 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
cancelled.
NOTE: If you have used this procedure to configure Matrix 300™ go to step
7.
Reset Reader to Factory Default (Optional)
If it ever becomes necessary to reset the reader to the factory default values, you can
perform this procedure by holding the X-PRESS™ push button pressed while powering up
the reader. You must keep the X-PRESS™ push button pressed until the power up
sequence is completed (several seconds) and all LEDs blink simultaneously 3 times.
All LEDs remain on for about 1 second, then off for one second, the Configuration and
Environmental parameters are reset, and the status LED remains on. If connected through a
CBX500 with display module, the message "Default Set" is shown on the display.
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STEP 5 –INSTALLING VISISET™ CONFIGURATION PROGRAM
VisiSet™is a Datalogic reader configuration tool providing several important advantages:
Setup Wizard for rapid configuration and new users;
Defined configuration directly stored in the reader;
Communication protocol independent from the physical interface allowing the reader to
be considered as a remote object to be configured and monitored.
To install VisiSet™, turn on the PC that will be used for the configuration, running
Windows 98, 2000/NT, XP, Vista, 7 or 8; then insert the VisiSet™ Mini-DVD, wait for it to
autorun and follow the installation procedure.
This configuration procedure assumes a laptop computer, running VisiSet™, is connected to
the reader's auxiliary port. The reader can also be connected to VisiSet™ through the on-
board Ethernet by following the procedure in chp. 7.
After installing and running the VisiSet™ software program the following window:
Figure 8 - VisiSet™ Opening Window
Set the communication parameters from the "Options" menu. Then select "Connect", the
following window appears:
Figure 9 - VisiSet™ Main Window After Connection

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STEP 6A –USING SETUP WIZARD FOR LIQUID LENS MODELS
NOTE: For Fixed Lens models go to Step 6B.
The Setup Wizard option is advised for rapid configuration or for new users. It allows reader
configuration in a few easy steps.
1. Select the Setup Wizard button from the Main menu.
2. Place the Grade A Barcode Test Chart in front of the reader at the correct reading
distance for your application. See STEP 2 - Mount and Position the Reader and the
Reading Diagrams in chapter 6 for reference.
3. Press the "Positioning" button. The reader continuously acquires images and gives visual
feedback in the view image window. The Setup Wizard now shows four delimiters (red
points) in the acquired images which indicate the region in which the calibration algorithm
is active. Choose one of the larger codes and move either the reader or code to center it.
The code must be aligned across the X-axis reference line at the center of the FOV. See
figure below.
Press the Positioning button again to stop positioning.