Data Matrix Readers & Verifiers

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The DataMouse Pro has been developed specifically to read the toughest Data Matrix direct part marks (DPM). The DataMouse™ 'on contact' approach blocks out ambient light and sets the optimum focus. This allows the intelligent multi angle, multi intensity lighting to create the best real-time on-screen image possible for Data Matrix decoding.

The DataMouse™ connects to a PC/Laptop via the USB2.0 connector and requires no external power supply making a laptop connected DataMouse™ a truly portable solution.

Features

  • Compact, Lightweight & Ergonomic design.
  • Multi Angle, Multi Intensity Automatic and programmable Lighting
  • Real-time on-screen video display
  • Powerful low contrast Data Matrix decode algorithms
  • USB2.0 PC interface
  • High Resolution 5 Mega-Pixel CMOS imager, for reading very small codes.
  • Built-in IUID MIL130-STD syntax checker.
  • Capable of reading Data Matrix marks applied using various marking methods
    • Dot Peen
    • Laser
    • Electro-chemical etching
    • Ink-Jet
    • Printed Labels
    • Any other high contrast marking or printing methods

The PC software 'Medusa™ 4' features a powerful decode engine which allows the decoded information to be modified and transferred in the following ways.

  • Display on screen with decode history screen
  • Keyboard Wedge (Simply types the information at the PCs cursor)
  • Write to file (Append, overwrite or new file every time
  • Write to Database using ODBC connection string and SQL
  • Write to RS232 port
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Medusa™ 4 decoding a particularly challenging mark on an Engine Cam Shaft
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Diffuse Light Off-Axis Side Lights
Example of DataMouse™ intelligent lighting on a shiny surface dot peen mark. Same code is shown with backlight and also with sidelights.
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Medusa™ decoding a poorly marked dot peen DataMatrix using diffuse lighting.
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Medusa™ in simple screen, always on top mode decoding data with prefix information in to Excel using the keyboard wedge mode. Live on-screen image aids DataMouse™ positioning on the part mark.
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Medusa™ decoding a high contrast laser mark.
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Medusa™ UID checker - Checks the data within a UID Data Matrix conforms to the ISO15434 and MIL-STD-130 rules.

Specification Details

  • Code Formats:
    • Data Matrix
    • ISO 16022
    • Square & Rectangular Format
    • ECC200
    • 0 - 140
    • White on Black and Black on White
  • Minimum Cell Size: 0.12
  • Marking Types: Printed Labels and Direct Part Marks (DPM) including Dot Peen, In Jet, Laser, Electro-chemical etch
  • Surface Types :Flat or Cylindrical, Metal, Plastic, From rough to highly polished
  • Field of view: 20mm x 20mm
  • Sensor: 5 Mega-Pixel CMOS
  • Light Source: LED Diffuse Backlight 0-20 intensity, 4 quadrant, 3 row side lighting 0-20 intensity.
  • Camera/Light unit size: Height 70mm, Diameter 70mm
  • Enclosure Type: Impact Resistant polypropylene
  • Weight: 100 grams
  • Cable Length: 1.9m
  • Signal Interface: USB 2.0 User Interface Medusa™ 4, including real-time video image
  • Operating System: Windows 2000, XP, Vista
  • PC Specification: Pentium III or above. 1Gb RAM min