Micro Automation Set 27:
Flexible Decoding and Processing of Data Matrix Codes

Reading, processing and Visualisation of 1D and 2D codes with the SIMATIC HawkEye handheld scanner, SIMATIC S7-200 and the TD 400C text display

The Micro Automation Set is particularly suitable for industrial and commercial applications which require identification/localization of parts. Individual parts can be identified on the basis of a data matrix code or barcode by a flexibly positioned handheld scanner, e.g. in:

Logistics: Goods inward inspection and identification
Automotive industry: Identification of drivetrain components (cylinder heads, motor blocks, exhaust components, etc.)
Aerospace industry: Codes on turbine blades
Medical Devices: Laser marks on various medical device components and enclosures
Electronics industry: Laser marks on hard disks and other components
Semiconductors: Laser marks on packaged semiconductor devices, heat sinks or heat spreaders

Highlights

Flexible reading and decoding of two-dimensional data matrix codes and one-dimensional barcodes with the SIMATIC HawkEye handheld scanner.
For simple requirements, the inexpensive SIMATIC S7-200 can replace the classic PC in the code reading applications.
Data preprocessing in the PLC allows to reduce the volume of data exchanged with database, and thus to ease the load on the communication network.
The Micro PLC can be used as a gateway for the field bus system used in production, such as PROFIBUS DP.
Four-line TD 400C text display for comfortable control and monitoring.
Use of standard Micro Automation components gives automation solutions the flexibility to grow with new requirements.