Siemens SIMATIC MV500 User manual

SIMATIC Ident
Optical Identification
SIMATIC MV500
Operating Instructions
03/2021
C79000
-G8976-C494-05
Preface
Description
1
Safety notes
2
Image processing
3
Network and system
integration
4
Mounting
5
Connection
6
Commissioning
7
Operator control and
monitoring
8
Process interfacing via an
automation system (PLC,
PC)
9
Service and maintenance
10
Technical data
11
Dimension drawings
12
Scope of delivery and
ordering data
13
Appendix
A
List of abbreviations
B
Service & Support
C

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Validity of these operating instructions
This document contains information on the products listed below.
Table 1 Valid for devices/licenses with the following article numbers
Device/license
Article number
SIMATIC MV540 S
6GF3540-0CD10
SIMATIC MV540 H
6GF3540-0GE10
SIMATIC MV550 S
6GF3550-0CD10
SIMATIC MV550 H
6GF3550-0GE10
SIMATIC MV560 U
6GF3560-0LE10
SIMATIC MV560 X
6GF3560-0HE10
The optical readers of the SIMATIC MV500 series can be used for optical identification
applications in manufacturing and logistics. Typical applications are product tracking and
production control.
These operating instructions apply to firmware V3.0.
Product designation
In the remainder of this document, the term "optical reader" is also used instead of the full
product name, "SIMATIC MV540".
Purpose of the operating instructions
These operating instructions contain all the information you need for commissioning and
using the device.
They are intended for persons installing the device mechanically, connecting it electrically,
assigning the parameters and commissioning it, as well as for service and maintenance
engineers.
Note
The operating instructions contain all the important information about the device
Read the operating instructions before starting to work with this device. The operating
instructions contain all the important information about the device.
Noting and acting on this information
•
Ensures that the device functions correctly
•
Saves you service costs.

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Current operating instructions on the Internet
You can also find the latest version of these operating instructions on the Web pages of
Siemens Industry Online Support
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/de/ps/15147/man).
You can find additional information on the blocks described in this manual in the manual
"Ident profile and Ident blocks, standard function for Ident systems
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109746389)" as well as in the manual
"FB 45 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/21738808)".
New in this document version
This document version has been expanded by the following contents:
•New hardware:
–Built-in ring light (red, far & infrared, far)
–Floodlights
•New function (see online help):
–Full version of the Locator under license (Pat-Genius object recognition)
–Model editor with eraser function
–Program-wide calibration
Information
We point out that the contents of this product documentation shall not become a part of or
modify any prior or existing agreement, commitment or legal relationship. The Purchase
Agreement contains all obligations of Siemens AG and the complete and exclusive warranty
conditions. Any statements on the device versions described in the manual do not create new
warranties or modify the existing warranty.
The contents reflect the technical status at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make
technical changes in the course of further development.
Contacts worldwide
If you require further information or if unexpected problems occur, you can request the
necessary information from your contact. You will find details of your local contact on the
Internet.
Screenshots in the operating instructions
The screenshots shown in these operating instructions are based on the view of Web Based
Management (WBM) from SIMATIC MV540.

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Decommissioning
Shut down the device properly to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing confidential
data in the device memory.
To do this, restore the factory settings on the device.
Also restore the factory settings on the storage medium.
Recycling and disposal
The products are low in harmful substances, can be recycled and meet the requirements of
the Directive 2012/19/EU for disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Do not dispose of the products at public disposal sites.
For environmentally compliant recycling and disposal of your electronic waste, please contact
a company certified for the disposal of electronic waste or your Siemens representative.
Note the different country-specific regulations.
License conditions
Note
Open source software
Read the license conditions for open source software carefully before using the product.
You can find the license conditions in the following document:
•OSS License Summary.pdf

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Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines, and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions form one element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. These systems, machines and components should only be
connected to the enterprise network or the Internet if and only to the extent necessary and
with appropriate security measures (firewalls and/or network segmentation) in place.
You can find more information on protective measures in the area of industrial security by
visiting:
https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity.
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends performing product updates as soon as they are
available and using only the latest product versions. Use of product versions that are no
longer supported, and failure to apply latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to
cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed under
https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity.
Security recommendations
To prevent unauthorized access, observe the following security recommendations when
working with the optical readers and WBM (Web Based Management).
General
•Check regularly that the device complies with these recommendations and/or other
internal security policies.
•Evaluate your plant as a whole in terms of security. Use a cell protection concept with
suitable products.
•Do not connect the device directly to the Internet. Operate the device within a protected
network area.
Physical access
•Restrict physical access to the device to qualified personnel.
•Lock unused hardware ports on the device. Unused ports can be used to access the system
without authorization.

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Software (security functions)
•Keep the software up to date. Keep yourself informed regularly about safety updates for
the product.
You can find information about this at Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
•Activate only protocols that you actually need to use the device.
•Limit access to the device using a firewall or rules in an access control list (ACL).
•The configuration files are available in XML format for simple use. Make sure that the
configuration files outside the device are suitably protected. You can, for example, encrypt
the files, store them at a safe location and transfer them only via secure communications
channels.
•We recommend that you disable the "CONNECT" function after initial commissioning.
•The functions for archiving as well as the remote functions (MMI) may only be activated in
networks protected by a firewall.
Passwords
•Activate user management and create new user profiles.
•Change all default passwords for users before operating the device.
•Only use passwords with high password strength. Avoid weak passwords, e.g. password1,
123456789, abcdefgh.
•Define rules for using devices and assigning passwords.
•Make sure that all passwords are protected and inaccessible to unauthorized personnel.
•Do not use the same password for different users and systems.
•Update passwords and keys regularly to improve security.
Firmware encryption
The firmware itself is signed and encrypted. This ensures that only authentic firmware can be
downloaded to the device.
Secure/non-secure protocols
•Check whether it is necessary to use SNMPv1. SNMPv1 is classified as non-secure. Make
use of the possibility to prevent write access. The product offers corresponding settings
for this.
•If SNMP is activated, change the community names. If unrestricted access is not necessary,
limit access via SNMP.
•Use secure protocols if access to the device is not protected by means of physical
safeguards.
The following protocols provide secure alternatives:
HTTP → HTTPS

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•To prevent unauthorized access to the device or network, set up appropriate safeguards
against non-secure protocols.
•Enable only the services (protocols) that will actually be used on the device. The same
applies to the installed interfaces/ports. Unused ports could be used to access the network
downstream from the device.
List of available protocols
All available protocols and their ports that are used with SIMATIC MV500 are listed below.
Table 2 List of available protocols
Service/
Protocol
Protocol/
Port number
Preset port
status
Port configura-
ble
Authentication Encryption
HTTP
TCP/80
Open
--
--
--
HTTPS
TCP/443
Open
--
✓
✓
NTP
UDP/123
Closed
✓
--
--
TCP
TCP Config
Closed
✓
--
--
DNS server 1)
UDP/53
Closed 2)
--
--
--
DHCP
UDP/68
Open
--
--
--
DHCP server
1)
UDP/67
Closed
2)
--
--
--
SNMP
1)
UDP/161
Open
--
✓
--
PROFINET 1)
UDP/34964
UDP/49152-65535
Open
--
--
--
Scanner portal
TCP/666
Closed
✓
--
--
MMI
TCP dynamic
Closed
✓
--
--
ALM LIC
TCP/65278
Open 3)
--
--
--
1)
These services/protocols are not available for the "X2 LAN2" Ethernet interface.
2)
This protocol is only used when the "CONNECT" button is used.
3) Only when the reader is in "Stop".
Explanation of the table:
•Authentication
Specifies whether authentication of the communication partner takes place.
•Encryption
Specifies whether the transfer is encrypted.
NOTICE
Opening ports by changing the parameter settings
Make sure that port "TCP/8765" is open when enabling the "Archiving/MMI" parameter.
Make sure that the "TCP/8020" port is open when enabling the "TCP" parameter.
You can find additional information about these parameters in the section "Communication
> Interfaces" of the WBM online help.

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Trademarks
The following and possibly other names not identified by the registered trademark sign ® are
registered trademarks of Siemens AG:
SIMATIC ®, SIMATIC RF ® and MOBY ®

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Table of contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Description........................................................................................................................................... 17
1.1 Area of application............................................................................................................. 17
1.2 Product characteristics ....................................................................................................... 18
1.3 Setup of the SIMATIC MV500 ............................................................................................. 21
1.4 Structure of the nameplate ................................................................................................ 22
1.5 System configuration......................................................................................................... 23
1.6 System components .......................................................................................................... 24
1.7 Functional description ....................................................................................................... 25
2 Safety notes......................................................................................................................................... 29
3 Image processing................................................................................................................................. 33
3.1 Code reading (1D/2D codes)............................................................................................... 33
3.1.1 Area of application and examples....................................................................................... 33
3.1.1.1 Applications for two-dimensional codes ............................................................................. 34
3.1.1.2 Applications for one-dimensional codes ............................................................................. 36
3.1.2 Performance characteristics when reading codes................................................................ 38
3.1.2.1 Complex data matrix codes with "ID-Genius" detection ....................................................... 38
3.1.2.2 Quality of data matrix codes............................................................................................... 39
3.1.2.3 QR codes ........................................................................................................................... 39
3.1.2.4 PDF417 codes.................................................................................................................... 40
3.1.2.5 DotCodes........................................................................................................................... 41
3.1.2.6 One-dimensional codes...................................................................................................... 41
3.1.3 Reading multiple codes in the image.................................................................................. 43
3.2 Code verification................................................................................................................ 44
3.2.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... 44
3.2.2 Grading ............................................................................................................................. 46
3.2.3 Verification methods for different application scenarios ..................................................... 47
3.2.3.1 Verification of printed labels .............................................................................................. 47
3.2.3.2 Verification of direct part marks ......................................................................................... 47
3.2.3.3 Examples of defects in the marking quality......................................................................... 48
3.2.3.4 Verification standards supported........................................................................................ 49
3.2.4 Calibration and activating the verification .......................................................................... 50
3.2.4.1 Calibrating the optical reader ............................................................................................. 50
3.2.4.2 Basic requirements ............................................................................................................ 52
3.2.4.3 Using the verification......................................................................................................... 52
3.2.5 Data matrix verification...................................................................................................... 53
3.2.5.1 ISO/IEC 16022.................................................................................................................... 53
3.2.5.2 ISO/IEC 15415.................................................................................................................... 54
3.2.5.3 ISO/IEC 29158.................................................................................................................... 56
3.2.5.4 AS9132 Rev. A ................................................................................................................... 59

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3.2.5.5 Siemens DPM..................................................................................................................... 61
3.2.5.6 Graphical support for analysis of verification errors ............................................................ 62
3.2.6 Barcode verification ........................................................................................................... 63
3.2.7 DotCode verification .......................................................................................................... 64
3.2.8 Formatted output of the verification .................................................................................. 65
3.2.8.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... 65
3.2.9 Verification result .............................................................................................................. 67
3.2.9.1 Standard report for ISO/IEC 16022 "Standard / ID-Genius" decoder...................................... 68
3.2.9.2 Standard report for ISO/IEC 15415 ..................................................................................... 69
3.2.9.3 Standard report for ISO/IEC 29158 ..................................................................................... 70
3.2.9.4 Standard report for AS9132, Rev A..................................................................................... 71
3.2.9.5 Standard report for Siemens DPM....................................................................................... 72
3.2.9.6 Standard report for ISO/IEC 15416 ..................................................................................... 73
3.2.9.7 Standard report for DotCode.............................................................................................. 74
3.2.9.8 Standard report for Locator................................................................................................ 74
3.3 Object recognition with PAT Genius ................................................................................... 75
3.3.1 PAT Genius object recognition ........................................................................................... 75
3.3.2 Performance features of PAT Genius object recognition...................................................... 76
3.3.3 Examples of object recognition tasks with Pat-Genius......................................................... 78
3.3.4 Operation.......................................................................................................................... 81
3.3.5 Quality features during object detection............................................................................. 82
3.4 Options for image acquisition and image processing .......................................................... 83
3.4.1 Image acquisition option "Individual trigger" ...................................................................... 84
3.4.2 Image acquisition option "Auto-trigger".............................................................................. 85
3.4.3 "Scan" image acquisition option ......................................................................................... 88
3.4.4 Image acquisition in program sequence mode.................................................................... 89
3.4.5 Simple comparison for Track&Trace (MATCH mode/command)........................................... 90
4 Network and system integration......................................................................................................... 93
4.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... 93
4.2 System configuration via PROFINET/PROFIBUS with CM....................................................... 94
4.3 System configuration of the optical reader as PROFINET IO device with switch and FB
79 or Ident profile.............................................................................................................. 95
4.4 System setup via the Ethernet interface ............................................................................. 97
4.5 System setup via the RS-232 interface................................................................................ 98
4.6 System configuration with CM and RFID reader .................................................................. 99
4.7 System configuration with CM and auto-trigger ............................................................... 100
4.8 System configuration with WinCC flexible / HTML browser................................................ 101
4.9 System configuration with external ring light................................................................... 102
4.10 Other system extensions.................................................................................................. 102
5 Mounting ........................................................................................................................................... 103
5.1 Notes on installation........................................................................................................ 103
5.2 Mounting with built-in ring light and mini/FF lens ............................................................ 105
5.3 Mounting with built-in ring light and EF lens.................................................................... 107

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5.4 Mounting attachments for built-in ring lights ................................................................... 111
5.5 Mounting with external ring light..................................................................................... 112
6 Connection......................................................................................................................................... 115
6.1 Guidelines for installation free of electrical interference ................................................... 115
6.2 Power supply using Power over Ethernet (PoE) ................................................................. 116
6.3 Connecting the reader ..................................................................................................... 117
6.4 Wiring examples .............................................................................................................. 123
6.5 Connection of external ring lights/floodlights ................................................................... 125
7 Commissioning .................................................................................................................................. 129
7.1 Prerequisites.................................................................................................................... 129
7.2 Connecting using the "CONNECT" button ......................................................................... 129
7.3 Performing automatic adaption........................................................................................ 131
7.4 Connecting and setting up the reader .............................................................................. 132
7.5 Transferring optional licenses .......................................................................................... 137
7.5.1 Installing a license ........................................................................................................... 137
7.5.2 Removing a license .......................................................................................................... 139
7.6 Selecting connection alternatives..................................................................................... 139
8 Operator control and monitoring ...................................................................................................... 143
9 Process interfacing via an automation system (PLC, PC)................................................................... 149
9.1 Integration via PROFINET IO without CM .......................................................................... 150
9.2 Integration via communication modules .......................................................................... 154
9.3 Control with Ident profile................................................................................................. 154
9.3.1 Assigning parameters to the Ident profile (standard profile V1.19).................................... 155
9.3.2 Control with MV commands via Ident profile .................................................................... 156
9.3.2.1 Status display of the optical reader................................................................................... 157
9.3.2.2 Initialization..................................................................................................................... 158
9.3.2.3 "PHYSICAL WRITE" commands / MV command interface .................................................... 158
9.3.2.4 "PHYSICAL READ" commands............................................................................................ 165
9.3.2.5 Result evaluation of a command ...................................................................................... 168
9.3.2.6 Preconditions for the commands...................................................................................... 169
9.3.2.7 Group error...................................................................................................................... 170
9.4 Control with FB 79........................................................................................................... 171
9.4.1 Assignment of the interfaces relevant to PROFINET IO ...................................................... 172
9.4.2 Select operating modes using the control/status byte ....................................................... 176
9.4.3 Sample program for data exchange if code length ≤ 27 bytes ........................................... 181
9.4.4 Programming data fragmentation .................................................................................... 182
9.4.5 FB 79 "VS130-2_CONTROL" .............................................................................................. 184
9.4.5.1 How it works ................................................................................................................... 186
9.4.5.2 Parameter overview......................................................................................................... 187
9.4.5.3 Job execution .................................................................................................................. 190
9.4.5.4 Error information............................................................................................................. 194
9.5 Controlling the I/O interface "DI/DQ"................................................................................. 196

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9.6 Control via TCP/IP and RS232............................................................................................ 197
9.6.1 Trigger ............................................................................................................................ 198
9.6.2 Write match string ........................................................................................................... 198
9.6.3 Setting/resetting DISA bit................................................................................................. 199
9.6.4 Query status.................................................................................................................... 200
9.6.5 Select program number ................................................................................................... 201
9.6.6 Save program with internal trigger................................................................................... 201
9.6.7 Save program with external trigger .................................................................................. 202
9.6.8 Reset command............................................................................................................... 204
9.6.9 Set digital out.................................................................................................................. 204
9.7 Scanner portal application ............................................................................................... 205
9.7.1 Configuration .................................................................................................................. 206
9.7.2 Output of the synchronized read result by the master reader............................................ 207
9.8 Remote client .................................................................................................................. 208
9.8.1 XML backup and XML restore........................................................................................... 208
9.8.2 XML backup..................................................................................................................... 209
9.8.3 XML restore..................................................................................................................... 211
9.9 SNMP .............................................................................................................................. 214
9.10 Example programs........................................................................................................... 216
9.10.1 Connection of the optical reader to a SIMATIC controller using FB 79................................ 216
9.10.2 Archiving of images and diagnostic information on a PC................................................... 217
10 Service and maintenance .................................................................................................................. 223
10.1 Error and diagnostics messages........................................................................................ 223
10.1.1 Message types................................................................................................................. 223
10.1.2 Error messages ................................................................................................................ 224
10.1.3 Error output of the read results ........................................................................................ 228
10.1.4 Read and verification error messages ............................................................................... 229
10.1.5 Filter error messages........................................................................................................ 233
10.1.6 Diagnostics via the LED display......................................................................................... 233
10.1.7 Diagnostics during the "READ" function ............................................................................ 235
10.1.8 IO device diagnostics ....................................................................................................... 236
10.1.8.1 Reading out the diagnostics information with STEP 7 ....................................................... 236
10.1.8.2 Diagnostics with PROFINET IO .......................................................................................... 237
10.1.9 Error messages from automatic data backup .................................................................... 239
10.2 Maintenance and repair................................................................................................... 240
10.3 Factory settings ............................................................................................................... 240
10.3.1 Restoring the factory settings via WBM............................................................................. 240
10.3.2 Restoring the factory settings manually............................................................................ 241
10.3.3 Reset the factory setting with SINEC PNI........................................................................... 241
10.4 Module replacement........................................................................................................ 242
11 Technical data.................................................................................................................................... 245
11.1 Technical specifications of SIMATIC MV500 ...................................................................... 245
11.2 Technical specifications of the EF lens .............................................................................. 248
11.3 Technical specifications built-in ring light......................................................................... 249
11.4 Technical specifications of ring light (external)................................................................. 250

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11.5 Technical specifications of the floodlight (external) .......................................................... 251
12 Dimension drawings .......................................................................................................................... 255
12.1 SIMATIC MV500 optical readers........................................................................................ 255
12.2 Protective lens barrels for MV500..................................................................................... 256
12.3 Protective lens barrel extension for MV500....................................................................... 257
12.4 Mounting plate for MV500............................................................................................... 257
12.5 SIMATIC MV500 with external ring light ........................................................................... 258
12.6 Ring light (external)......................................................................................................... 259
12.7 Ring light holder for external ring light............................................................................. 259
13 Scope of delivery and ordering data ................................................................................................. 261
13.1 Ordering data .................................................................................................................. 261
13.2 Optical readers ................................................................................................................ 262
13.3 Accessories...................................................................................................................... 263
13.3.1 Lens ................................................................................................................................ 263
13.3.2 Built-in ring lights ............................................................................................................ 265
13.3.3 External ring lights and floodlights................................................................................... 266
13.3.4 Protective lens barrels...................................................................................................... 268
13.3.5 PoE switches for power supply ......................................................................................... 270
13.3.6 Cables and other accessories............................................................................................ 270
13.3.7 Mounting plates and calibration card ............................................................................... 273
A Appendix............................................................................................................................................ 275
A.1 Selection of suitable components..................................................................................... 275
A.2 Certificates, approvals & guidelines.................................................................................. 276
A.2.1 Certificates & approvals.................................................................................................... 276
A.2.2 ESD Guidelines................................................................................................................. 278
A.3 Alternative user interfaces ............................................................................................... 280
A.3.1 User-defined user interface .............................................................................................. 280
A.3.2 Integrated HTML pages.................................................................................................... 280
A.3.3 Use of saved images ........................................................................................................ 288
B List of abbreviations .......................................................................................................................... 289
C Service & Support .............................................................................................................................. 293

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Description
1
1.1 Area of application
The products of the SIMATIC MV500 series are optical readers designed specifically for the
recognition and processing of numerous machine-readable codes and plain text in industrial
production.
The optical readers provide a wide range of options for identification:
•Reading numerous machine-readable 1D and 2D codes
•Model-based object recognition and classification
•A combination of the options listed above
Over and above this, the optical readers provide important functions for:
•Verification of the marking quality of machine-readable codes (according to standards).
•"OK"/"N_OK" evaluation based on numerous criteria.
•Position and orientation recognition, for example for "pick & place" tasks.
In the SIMATIC MV500 device series, particular emphasis was placed on:
•Ruggedness
•Reliability
•Easy installation
•Browser-based, no-installation, user interface / Web Based Management (WBM)
•Ease of operation
This applies not only to the mechanical properties but also to the high-quality image
processing functions of all devices in the SIMATIC MV500 product series.
Key functions of the optical reader
•Reading machine-readable markings
The list of readable codes includes all common matrix and barcodes that can usually be
detected reliably regardless of the print technique or the carrier medium used.
•"OK"/"N_OK" evaluation
Whether for checking quality criteria, match criteria, position or angle of rotation
deviation using SIMATIC MV500, actuators can be controlled directly to take workpieces
that do not meet the requirements out of the production process.

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•Model-based object recognition
With the integrated object recognition, objects can be recognized, distinguished and
checked. In addition to this, extremely precise position and orientation recognition is
possible. Objects can be stored and are then available for a variety of recognition and
checking tasks.
•Position and orientation recognition
The model-based object recognition PAT Genius returns extremely precise position and
angle information relating to the detected object position.
Industrial applications
Due to their ruggedness and high degree of protection, the optical readers are suitable for
industrial applications in which optical identification tasks are necessary. This applies equally
to production processes and logistics processes.
Communication interfaces
The optical readers have all the conventional communications interfaces of industrial sensors
and can therefore be connected to a wide variety of systems. Through the communications
module interface, they can also be seamlessly combined with the communications modules
(ASM/CM), for example, via PROFIBUS.
Simple operation and commissioning
The optical readers are particularly easy to use and commission, despite the wide variety of
possible applications. For most applications, the parameters are set automatically. If,
however, readjustment becomes necessary, the parameters can be assigned using the
integrated Web server and an Internet browser without prior software installation.
1.2 Product characteristics
The optical reader is a compact camera system with an integrated processing unit for
industrial applications with the following product characteristics:
Reading code
•For codes with maximum quality, the read reliability for data matrix code is 99.999 %
(compare quality grading).
•Maximum reading speed of 100 reads per second (Rps) with SIMATIC MV500 S
•A variable object distance is possible (software controlled) when using EF lenses
•Object speed up to 10 m/s
•Code sizes (example: DMC) from 1 mm2to 200 mm2
•Auto-trigger and scan mode
•Up to 15 parameter sets and code reading settings can be saved and selected.

Description
1.2 Product characteristics
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•Up to 150 codes can be read per image acquisition (SIMATIC MV500 U/X)
•Code verification according to ISO/IEC 16022
Integrated communications interfaces
•Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps for TCP/IP and PROFINET IO depending on the device version
•1 trigger input and 1 flash output
–Response time of the trigger input: 50-70 us
–Jitter (fluctuation of response time): max. 40 ns
Incoming triggers during a running image acquisition do not interrupt it. Triggers that are
incoming during an image acquisition are handled as NOK processing procedures and
included in the processing statistics.
•Communication module interface
•RS232 with TxD and RxD
•2 configurable digital inputs/outputs
Extended communication via communication modules
•ASM 456 for PROFIBUS DP/V1
•RF120C, RF170C, RF180C and RF185C/RF186C/RF188C for PROFINET
Power over Ethernet
Integrate power supply via Ethernet cable (PoE)
Robust construction, suitable for industry
Degree of protection IP67
With the protective lens barrel screwed on and all interfaces closed by cable connections or
protective caps.
Protective lens barrel
Barrel with filter thread

Description
1.2 Product characteristics
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Optical system
•Mechanical mini-lenses
•Electronic focus lenses (via software-controlled focal plane)
–Fast change of focal plane
–Wear-free (without moving mechanics)
–temperature stabilized
Lighting
•High-intensity built-in ring lights with up to 12 LEDs
–In the versions: Multi, Basic or Remote in the colors white, red and infrared
–With switchable lighting segments
–With switchable polarization filter
–With integrated reflection protection
•External ring lights
Operation on the device
Fast, uncomplicated connection between PC and reader without installed software using the
"CONNECT" button.
Quick adaption to the reading situation using the "READ" button.
Web Based Management (WBM)
•Completely installation-free
•Modern HTML5 design
•Fast response times
•Auto-adaption function
•Secure communication over https
•Login and user management
•Versatile HTML pages for monitoring the reader
•Extensive operator control and monitoring functions even in processing mode
•Wide-ranging diagnostics and logging functions:
–Error image memory
–Event logging
•Firmware update
•System backup and restoration
•Option of user-defined, integrated user interfaces