Datalogic Matrix 120, Product Reference Manual

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STEP 2 - MOUNT AND POSITION THE READER
PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE 5
STEP 2 - MOUNT AND POSITION THE READER
1. To mount the Matrix 120™, use the mounting brackets to obtain the most suitable
position for the reader. The most common mounting configuration is shown in the
figure below.
Figure 4 - Positioning with Mounting Bracket
2. When mounting the Matrix 120™, take into consideration these three ideal label
position angles: Pitch or Skew 10° to 20° and Tilt 0° , although the reader can read
a code at any tilt angle provided the code fits into the Field Of View (FOV).
FOV
V
FOV
H
No Pitch,
Tilt or Skew
Pitch
Minimize
Tilt
any angle
inside FOV
Skew
assure at least 10°
Figure 5 - Pitch, Skew and Tilt References
CAUTION
Do not connect GND and SGND to different (external) ground references.
GND and SGND are internally connected through filtering circuitry, which
can be permanently damaged if subjected to voltage drops over 0.8 Vdc.