Operating instructions

Code reading systems
Stationary code reading systems
SIMATIC MV420
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Function
Key features of the SIMATIC MV420:
Code reading (refer to "Overview" and "Application")
Formatting of read results for further use and/or comparison
Comparing the read result with a preset value
- Specification of a comparison string via one of the serial
ports (PROFINET (ASM and onboard), PROFIBUS (ASM),
RS232)
- Comparison of the formatted read results with the compari-
son string
The functions can be used individually or they can be combined.
The SIMATIC MV420 reads the following codes:
1D codes (barcodes):
- Int. 2/5 (no checksum)
- Int. 2/5+CS (checksum included)
- Code 128
- Code 39 (no checksum)
- Code 39+CS (checksum included)
- EAN 13
-EAN 8
-UPC-A
-UPC-E
-GS1 Databar 14
- GS1 Databar Stacked
- GS1 Databar Limited
- GS1 Databar Expanded
•2D codes:
-DMC
- PDF417
-QR
-DotCode
- Vericode
The SIMATIC MV420 reads the codes found on a wide variety of
components and surfaces, including:
Paper or plastic labels
•Plastic parts
Circuit boards
Metallic objects
The SIMATIC MV420 reads codes of a wide variety of marking
types, such as:
•Printed
Dot peened
Laser
•Stamped
Bored
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