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> Matrix 300N™ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Datalogic Automation s.r.l. 
Via Lavino, 265 
40050 - Monte S. Pietro 
Bologna - Italy 
 
 
 
 
Matrix 300N™ Reference Manual 
 
Ed.: 12/2015 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
© 2015 Datalogic Automation S.r.l.  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  Protected to the fullest extent under 
U.S. and international laws. Copying, or altering of this document is prohibited without express written 
consent from Datalogic Automation S.r.l. 
 
Datalogic  and  the  Datalogic  logo  are  registered  trademarks  of  Datalogic  S.p.A.  in  many  countries, 
including the U.S.A. and the E.U. 
 
Matrix 300N, ID-NET, DL.CODE and X-PRESS are trademarks of Datalogic Automation S.r.l. All other 
brand  and  product  names  mentioned  herein  are  for  identification  purposes  only  and  may  be 
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 
 
Datalogic  shall  not  be  liable  for  technical  or  editorial  errors  or  omissions  contained  herein,  nor  for 
incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material. 
 
 
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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 
1 
RAPID 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 DL.CODE Configuration Program ................................................... 8 
Step 6 – Device Configuration .................................................................................... 11 
Step 7 – Test Mode .................................................................................................... 28 
Advanced Reader Configuration ................................................................................. 29 
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 30 
2 
Product Description .................................................................................................... 30 
2.1 
Indicators and Keypad Button ..................................................................................... 33 
2.2 
ID-NET ........................................................................................................................ 34 
2.3 
2.4 
X-PRESS Human Machine Interface .......................................................................... 36 
2.4.1  X-PRESS Functions ................................................................................................... 36 
2.4.2  Diagnostic Indication ................................................................................................... 38 
2.5  Model Description ....................................................................................................... 38 
2.5.1  Lighting System Notes ................................................................................................ 39 
Accessories ................................................................................................................ 39 
2.6 
2.7 
Application Examples ................................................................................................. 40 
2.7.1  Document Handling .................................................................................................... 40 
2.7.2  Deformed or Overprinted Code Reading .................................................................... 40 
2.7.3  Direct Part Marking ..................................................................................................... 41 
2.7.4 
Ink-Jet Printing Technology ........................................................................................ 42 
2.7.5  Laser Marking/Etching Technology ............................................................................ 42 
INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 43 
3 
3.1 
Package Contents ...................................................................................................... 43 
3.2  Mechanical Dimensions .............................................................................................. 44 
3.3  Mounting and Positioning Matrix 300N ....................................................................... 47 
CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ......................................................................... 50 
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Power Supply .............................................................................................................. 51 
4.1 
4.1.1  Standard Models ......................................................................................................... 51 
4.1.2  Power over Ethernet (PoE) Models ............................................................................ 51 
4.2  Main Serial Interface ................................................................................................... 53 
4.2.1  RS232 Interface .......................................................................................................... 54 
4.2.2  RS422 Full-Duplex Interface ....................................................................................... 55 
ID-NET Interface ......................................................................................................... 56 
4.3 
ID-NET Cables ............................................................................................................ 56 
4.3.1 
4.3.2 
ID-NET Response Time .............................................................................................. 57 
ID-NET Network Termination ...................................................................................... 57 
4.3.3 
Auxiliary RS232 Interface ........................................................................................... 61 
4.4 
Inputs .......................................................................................................................... 62 
4.5 
4.6 
Outputs ....................................................................................................................... 67 
On-Board Ethernet Interface ....................................................................................... 70 
4.7 
4.8 
User Interface - Serial Host ........................................................................................ 70 
5 
5.1 
5.2 
5.3 
5.4 
5.5 
5.6 
TYPICAL LAYOUTS .................................................................................................. 71 
Ethernet Connection ................................................................................................... 71 
Serial Connection ....................................................................................................... 73 
Fieldbus Connection ................................................................................................... 74 
Pass-Through ............................................................................................................. 75 
ID-NET Multidata Network (Pass-Through) ................................................................ 76 
ID-NET Synchronized Network ................................................................................... 77 
READING FEATURES ............................................................................................... 80 
6 
FOV Calculation .......................................................................................................... 80 
6.1 
6.2 
Global FOV Diagrams ................................................................................................. 81 
6.2.1  Manual Adjustable Focus Models 6 mm ..................................................................... 82 
6.2.2  Software Adjustable Liquid Lens Models 9 mm .......................................................... 83 
6.2.3  Manual Adjustable Focus Models 9 mm ..................................................................... 84 
6.2.4  Manual Adjustable Focus Models 12 mm ................................................................... 85 
6.2.5  Manual Adjustable Focus Models 16 mm ................................................................... 86 
6.3 
Reading Diagrams ...................................................................................................... 87 
6.3.1  Matrix 300N 4x1 (6 mm models) 1D Codes ................................................................ 88 
6.3.2  Matrix 300N 4x1 (6 mm models) 2D Codes ................................................................ 94 
6.3.3  Matrix 300N 4x3 (9 mm models) 1D Codes ................................................................ 97 
6.3.4  Matrix 300N 4x3 (9 mm models) 2D Codes .............................................................. 100 
6.3.5  Matrix 300N 4x4 (12 mm models) 1D Codes ............................................................ 103 
6.3.6  Matrix 300N 4x4 (12 mm models) 2D Codes ............................................................ 107 
6.3.7  Matrix 300N 4x5 (16 mm models) 1D Codes ............................................................ 111 
6.3.8  Matrix 300N 4x5 (16 mm models) 2D Codes ............................................................ 115 
6.4  Maximum Line Speed and Exposure Time Calculations .......................................... 118 
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION .............................................................................. 120 
7 
DL.CODE System Requirements ............................................................................. 120 
7.1 
7.2 
Reader Configuration ................................................................................................ 120 
7.2.1  Auto Calibration ........................................................................................................ 121 
7.2.2  Manual Calibration .................................................................................................... 122 
7.2.3  Multi Image Acquisition Setups ................................................................................. 125 
7.2.4  Extending DOF Using Internal Image Settings Selection ......................................... 126 
7.2.5  Extending DOF Using External Image Settings Selection ........................................ 127 
7.2.6 
Image Cropping ........................................................................................................ 129 
7.2.7  Direct Part Marking Applications ............................................................................... 132 
Pass-Through Configurations ................................................................................... 137 
7.3 
7.4 
Internal Network Configurations ............................................................................... 138 
 
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7.4.1  Master Configuration ................................................................................................ 139 
7.4.2  Multidata ID-NET Network Configurations ................................................................ 142 
7.4.3  Synchronized ID-NET Network Configurations ......................................................... 147 
7.4.4  Verify Master/Slave Synchronized Configuration ..................................................... 151 
7.5 
Backup and Restore Through DL.CODE .................................................................. 154 
7.5.1  Backup ...................................................................................................................... 155 
7.5.2  Restore ..................................................................................................................... 156 
7.5.3  Replacement ............................................................................................................. 156 
7.6 
Restore Defaults ....................................................................................................... 157 
7.6.1  Restore Default Startup Configuration ...................................................................... 157 
7.6.2  Restore Default Environment .................................................................................... 158 
7.6.3  Restore Factory Defaults .......................................................................................... 159 
7.7 
Diagnostic Alarms ..................................................................................................... 159 
Statistics ................................................................................................................... 160 
7.8 
8 
8.1 
9 
9.1 
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................... 161 
Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 161 
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 162 
General Guidelines ................................................................................................... 162 
10 
TECHNICAL FEATURES ......................................................................................... 165 
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ALTERNATIVE CONNECTIONS ............................................................................. 167 
Power, COM and I/O Connector ............................................................................... 167 
On-Board Ethernet Connector .................................................................................. 168 
ID-NET Network Termination .................................................................................... 170 
Inputs ........................................................................................................................ 170 
Outputs ..................................................................................................................... 171 
User Interface - Serial Host ...................................................................................... 173 
GLOSSARY .............................................................................................................. 174 
INDEX ....................................................................................................................... 177 
 
 
 
 
 
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REFERENCES 
 
 
CONVENTIONS 
 
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. 
 
 
 
REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION 
 
For  further  details  refer  to:  the  DL.CODE™  Help  On  Line,  DL.CODE  User’s  Guide,  Matrix 
Reading  Methods,  provided  as  supplementary  documentation  on  the  DL.CODE  mini-DVD 
(downloaded .zip file or mini-DVD accessory). 
 
 
 
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 – FIXED INDUSTRIAL BARCODE READERS 
Select your product from the links on the Fixed Industrial Barcode Readers page. The 
product  page  describes  specific  Info,  Features,  Applications,  Models,  Accessories,  and 
Downloads including documentation, software drivers, and utility programs. 
  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; Downloads for additional downloads. 
 
 
 
PATENTS 
 
See www.patents.datalogic.com for patent list. 
 
This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: 
Design patents: EP002197715 
patents: 
EP0996284B1, 
Utility 
EP1128315B1, 
EP1396811B1,  EP1413971B1,  JP4435343B2,  JP4571258B2,  US6512218,  US6616039, 
US6808114, US6997385, US7053954, US7387246, US8058600, US8368000, US8743263 
 
EP0999514B1, 
EP1014292B1, 
 
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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  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 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. 
 
WARNING:  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. 
 
 
Produit(s) conforme selon 21CFR 1040.10 
sauf  des  dérogations  relatives  à  la  Laser 
Notice N° 50, date Juin 24, 2007. 
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Matrix 300N Warning Labels 
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LED SAFETY 
 
LED emission according to EN 62471. 
 
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