Compact fixed reader
MV-ID2004M
A compact starting point for fixed 1D and 2D reading where installation space is constrained.
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Code readers built around the read task
Decode 1D codes, 2D codes and direct part marks reliably at production speed. The right reader starts with code and cell size, mark quality, working distance, motion and the lighting geometry around the surface.
Codes1D, 2D, DPM
OutputString + status
TriggerSensor or command
LightIntegrated or external
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Choose the platform, then the exact optical variant
Each family contains combinations of sensor, focal range, illumination and connection. Begin with the reading environment and throughput, then match the exact working-distance and field-of-view variant.
Compact and general purpose
Integrated reading
MV-ID2013EM
A fixed-reader family for standard production codes with integrated decoding and lighting options.
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Flexible variants
MV-ID2013M
Compare optical and illumination variants against code size, working distance and surface.
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General-purpose platform
MV-ID2016M
A general fixed-reader family for production identification and PLC-connected read stations.
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ID3000 performance
MV-ID3016PM
For demanding industrial marks where controlled illumination and robust integration deserve priority.
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More image detail
MV-ID3030XM
A higher-detail platform for smaller cells, wider reading fields or less forgiving code quality.
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High-detail reading
MV-ID3050XM
For applications that need additional image detail before decoding difficult or variable marks.
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ID5000 performance
MV-ID5050XM
A performance platform for difficult codes, larger reading zones and demanding cycle rates.
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Logistics reading
MV-ID6200M
A logistics-oriented reader for moving parcels and broader reading zones in material flow.
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Large reading zone
MV-ID7080EM
A logistics platform for high-throughput identification where coverage and motion dominate selection.
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Turn the code environment into a reader specification
Resolution alone does not create a stable read. Define the complete optical and process window, including the weakest code that must still pass.
Code and cell size
Record symbology, outer dimensions and the smallest module or cell. Include expected print and marking variation.
Small cells need enough pixels and focus margin
Geometry and motion
Define working distance, viewing angle, field of view, product position tolerance, speed and available exposure time.
Motion blur can remove module contrast
Surface and lighting
Gloss, curvature, engraving depth and material texture determine whether integrated light is enough or external light is required.
Contrast is created before decoding
Trigger and communication
Match trigger source, result timing, I/O, network interface and the data format expected by PLC, PC or traceability software.
Design for no-read handling as well as reads
Where a fixed code reader fits
Decode and transmit a result per event
- ●Traceability: connect product, batch or serial identity to the production record.
- ●Process routing: use the decoded value to select the next machine step or recipe.
- ●Verification: confirm that a readable code is present and matches the expected data.
- ●Logistics: identify moving cartons, totes and parcels across a controlled reading zone.
Which architecture fits when?
Choose from the required output
The output is a decoded identifier and status
A fixed code reader is the focused route for repeatable reading and direct system communication.
Print, position or dimensions must also be inspected
Use a smart camera when decoding is one result within a broader inspection.
DPM quality or surface variation is uncertain
Review the DPM reading guide and validate illumination with representative parts.
Complete reading chain
The decoder can only use the contrast it receives
Reader, optics, illumination, trigger and communication form one system. A technically decodable symbol can still fail in production when glare, motion or position variation removes the usable image window.
CodeSymbology, cells, quiet zone, damage
LightingAngle, color, polarization, strobe
TimingTrigger, exposure, motion, latency
IntegrationI/O, network, result data, no-read
Technical resources
What is a smart code reader?
How fixed readers acquire, decode and communicate 1D, 2D and DPM results.
DPM reading
Why mark quality, material, curvature and lighting determine direct-part-mark readability.
Code reading and DPM selection route
Choose architecture, lighting and feasibility testing from the application requirements.
All industrial cameras
Compare fixed readers with smart cameras and other machine-vision architectures.
Frequently asked questions
Questions that determine read reliability
Which code types can a fixed reader decode?
The exact supported list depends on the selected reader, but industrial families commonly cover relevant 1D and 2D symbologies. Confirm the required code standard and any application-specific formatting before selection.
Why is cell or module size important?The smallest bar or cell must occupy enough sensor pixels under the real working distance and field of view. Print growth, blur, focus tolerance and perspective reduce the effective margin.
Can integrated lighting read every surface?No. Integrated light is convenient, but glossy foil, curved metal, deep engraving and low-contrast marks may need another angle, wavelength, polarization or external illumination.
How do I read moving products?Use a reliable trigger and keep exposure short enough to prevent module edges from blurring. Reader sensitivity, available light, product speed and position variation must be assessed together.
When is a smart camera the better choice?Choose a smart camera when the system must inspect more than the decoded value, such as print quality, label position, component presence, dimensions or multiple visual conditions.
What should I send for reader selection?Send representative best and worst codes, code and cell dimensions, material and surface finish, working distance, field of view, product speed, position tolerance, mounting angle and required interface.
From code samples to validated read
Make the first reader choice with evidence
Send the best and worst marks, code and cell dimensions, material, speed, working distance, position tolerance and integration constraints. Sedeco tests the optical window and translates it into reader, illumination, trigger and interface choices.