Operating instructions
Code reading systems
Stationary code reading systems
SIMATIC MV440
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Siemens ID 10 · 2014
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Benefits
Highlights at a glance:
• Compact design with IP67 degree of protection.
• Very high reading reliability and read rates thanks to Siemens
decoding algorithms.
• Different screen resolutions can be selected specific to the
application.
• Flexible adaptation to the application by means of freely se-
lectable lenses and lighting.
• Option of integrated or external high-performance lighting
• Variety of interfaces: Ethernet (PoE), PROFINET (PoE), RS232,
DI/DO, communication module interface.
• Wide range of connector technology can be used by means
of communication modules.
• Function block for PROFINET/PROFIBUS can be used with
SIMATIC and SIMOTION.
• Web-based user interface can be used for parameter assign-
ment and monitoring, without the need for installation.
Further important product characteristics are:
• No special knowledge required for reliable parameterization
of reading features. Automatic "setup" by presenting a read-
able code pattern.
• Autotrigger mode: automatic detection of a code without an
external trigger signal
- Savings in sensor technology and cabling.
- Reduced potential for error as there are fewer components.
- Solution for applications in which proximity switches and
light barriers cannot be used.
• Multicode: Reads multiple codes in one step within the same
field of view.
• ID-Genius: a high-performance code reading algorithm for
poorly legible directly marked data matrix codes (DPM: Direct
Part Marking).
• Code quality evaluation: Displays the key quality parameters
of the code to be read.
• Customized user interface can be generated with SIMATIC
WinCC flexible/WinCC.
• Open web API interface for comfortable creation of custom-
ized applications and PC based camera remote control
• Web-based user interface; can run on a variety of platforms
meeting the following requirements: Internet browser (IE 6.0 or
higher), JAVA-VM (MS, SUN).
• Extensive diagnostics functions ensure operation at the maxi-
mum read rate.
• User/password-protected operator interface with integrated
management of access rights.
• 6 language versions (operator interface, manual and online
help are each available in English, German, French, Spanish,
Italian and Chinese).
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Application
The main functions of SIMATIC MV440 are:
• Reading 1D and 2D codes.
• Optical character recognition (OCR).
• Verification (measuring the code quality).
• Comparing the read result with a preset value.
• Formatting of read results for further use.
The application range of the SIMATIC MV440 product family cov-
ers all sectors and areas of industrial production and logistics.
The possible applications include the identification of stationary
parts through to extremely fast moving parts on a conveyor belt.
The powerful integrated lighting allows a very compact design.
The device has IP67 degree of protection and is therefore
equipped for harsh industrial environments.
Due to its particularly powerful lighting, lenses and sensor tech-
nology, MV440 specializes in direct part marking (DPM) applica-
tions. Due to the high picture quality, MV440 recommends itself
for measuring the marking quality (verification) in the area of
DPM.
Due to the properties and functions described, the emphasis for
MV440 is on the following sectors and applications:
• Automobile industry:
- Needle markings on various drive components (DPM), e.g.
cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, manifolds.
- Laser markings on various power train components (DPM),
e.g. camshafts, crankshafts, cylinder piston, connecting
rods, gearbox components.
- Laser markings on electronic components, printed circuit
boards, or enclosures.
• Pharmaceutical industry, food industry (F&B), tobacco indus-
try:
- Print or laser markings on medicines (DPM, OCR).
- Recording the contents of cartons (up to 150 codes).
- Read portal by linking several cameras.
• Aerospace industry:
- Needle or laser markings on gas turbine blades (DPM).
- Needle or laser markings on jet engine components (DPM).
• Medical equipment:
- Laser markings on heart pacemakers and other implants
(DPM).
- Laser markings on medical devices (DPM).
• Electronics:
- Needle or laser markings on hard disk components.
- Lasered or etched markings on hard disk components
(DPM).
• Semiconductors:
- Laser markings on rigid and flexible circuit boards (DPM).
- Laser markings on enclosed semiconductor components,
heat sinks or heat exchangers (DPM).
Further information can be found in the supplied manual.
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