Integration

The main functions of SIMATIC MV440 are:

• Reading 1D and 2D codes
• Optical character recognition (OCR).
• Object detection.
• 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 covers 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 suitable for harsh industrial environments.

Due to its particularly powerful lighting, lenses and sensor technology, the MV440 specializes in applications for direct part marking (DPM). 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 SIMATIC MV440 is on the following sectors and applications:

• Automotive industry:
  • Needle punched markings on various automotive power train components (DPM), e.g. cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, manifolds.
  • Laser markings on various automotive power train components (DPM), e.g. camshafts, crankshafts, pistons, connecting rods, transmission components.
  • Laser markings on electronic components, printed circuit boards, or enclosures.
• Pharmaceutical industry, food industry (F&B), tobacco industry:
  • 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.
  • Laser 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.