The SIMATIC MV320 is a handheld device for scanning 1D or 2D codes. It is an entry level device that is affordable and suitable for scanning high contrast labels. It may also be used in certain applications for scanning low-contrast labels. The MV320 is a wireless device but it is also available in wired version that uses USB or RS232 connection. The scanner has a maximum scanning distance of 375 mm.
SIMATIC MV320 is a rugged, powerful industrial bar code and data matrix code reader suitable for high resolutions. This handheld reader reads two-dimensional (2D) data matrix codes and one-dimensional (1D) bar codes. It can read medium to high contrast data matrix codes. The cell size should be larger than 0.13 mm. Bar codes can be read if the width of a bar is larger than 0.12 mm.
The reader possesses complex image processing functions and illumination technology in order to read codes on many different surfaces.
The SIMATIC MV320 handheld reader is suitable for wired communication. Due to the varied interface technology (USB, RS232), simple integration into your application is possible with the device.
The optical SIMATIC MV320 handheld reader is supplied as a package including USB cable. A separate package comprising cable and power supply is available for use as an RS232 version.
Design
The SIMATIC MV320 handheld reader features a robust, ergonomic handle with integrated strain relief.
The SIMATIC MV320 is a monolithic product and thus extremely robust. The only replaceable component is the cable that is connected to the reader with protected strain relief but can nevertheless be easily replaced for the purpose of changing the interface technology.