Integration

Key features of the SIMATIC MV420:

• Reading of 1D and 2D codes
• Comparing the read result with a preset value
• Formatting of read results for further use.

The range of application for the SIMATIC MV420 product family extends to practically all areas of industrial production. The possibilities for use range from identification of stationary parts to fast moving parts on conveyor systems. The powerful integrated lighting allows a very compact design. Due to its high degree of protection (IP67), the device is protected against environmental influences. The optical SIMATIC MV420 reader is therefore suitable for all industrial applications, including direct part marking (DPM). In addition to industrial production, the compact design and flexibility of the optical SIMATIC MV420 reader also make it optimally suitable for the packaging industry (such as for the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and tobacco industries).

The optical readers of the MV420 series include all common communications interfaces, such as Ethernet or PROFINET, and can therefore be connected to a wide variety of systems. An integrated RS422 interface makes it possible to use all of the RFID communication modules, such those required for the PROFIBUS connection. The combination of optical reader and RFID reader is also possible on one communication module.

The reading devices are particularly easy to use and commission despite the wide variety of options for use. Parameters are automatically configured for most applications. If recalibration is required, however, parameter assignment can be carried out conveniently using an Internet browser on the integrated Web server without the need for pre-installed software.

Due to the properties and functions described, the emphasis for MV420 is on the following sectors and applications:

• Automotive 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 industry:
  • Printed or laser markings on drugs (DPM, OCR/OCV).
  • 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).

More information is available in the accompanying manual.