The SIMATIC MV420 stationary optical reader is characterized by high reading reliability and a wide range of communications and connection options. The compact device with high IP67 degree of protection can read both standard high-contrast codes as well as DPM (direct parts marking) codes even under difficult ambient conditions.

Typical uses include product tracking and process control applications in the automotive, packaging, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, cosmetics, electronics, and food and beverage industries. In addition, the MV420 is also suitable for shipment tracking in logistics and distribution.

Benefits

• Compact design to IP67 degree of protection
• Auto Trigger
  – Image recording without external Triggers
• Various device variants
  – Resolutions 752 x 480 or 1024 x 768 pixels
  – Connection of external lighting
• High reading speed
• Interfaces
  – PROFINET IO, Ethernet or RS232
  – PROFIBUS DP or PROFINET IO via ASM module
  – Mixed mode is possible with RFID and MV420 on the same communication module
• Functionality of the user interface
  – Commissioning using adjustment support on the PG / PC with Internet Explorer installed
  – Web-based user interface
  – Extensive operator control and monitoring functions even in processing mode
  – Customized user interface can be created with SIMATIC WinCC flexible/WinCC
  – Flexible diagnostics and logging functions
• TIA-Portal-Integration
  – Integration of the code reader device in the S7 programming in the TIA Portal via supplied standard library elements (IDENT profile)
  – Integration of the code reader device in the HMI programming in the TIA Portal via TCP commands, HTTP commands, supplied HTML pages, customer-specific HTML pages

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