Troubleshooting
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Matrix 300N
Reading:
the reader always 
transmits the 
No 
Read Message
Run the Rapid Configuration procedure in Chapter 1.
Position the reader as described in "Mounting And Position-
ing Matrix 300N" on page 57 and through DL.CODE:
Tune the Acquisition Delay on Trigger if the moving code is 
out of the reader field of view;
Set the Continuous Operating Mode if no external trigger 
source is available;
Tune the Image Settings to improve the code image quality;
Check the parameter settings in the Advanced Setup step: 
2D
 Codes, 1D Codes, and Postal Codes;
View the full resolution code image to check the printing or 
marking quality.
Communication:
reader is not trans-
mitting anything to 
the host.
Is the serial cable wiring correct?
If using CBX, be sure the RS422 termination switch is OFF.
Are the host serial port settings the same as the reader serial 
port settings?
In DL.CODE Device menu > Settings > Settings > LED Configura-
tion, the COM LED Function can be configured to indicate Main 
Serial Port TX or Main Serial Port RX.
Communication:
data transferred to 
the host are incorrect, 
corrupted or incom
-
plete.
Are the host serial port settings the same as the reader serial 
port settings?
In the DL.CODE Data Formatting step check the settings of 
Header and Terminator String parameters.
In the DL.CODE Data Formatting step, check the various Mes-
sage Field parameter settings.
Configuration:
cannot access envi-
ronment parameters 
in DL.CODE 
(Device>Settings>Set
-
tings menu item is 
grey)
Are you using the Installer - Expert User level? If not, change it 
in the Options>Change User menu.
How do I obtain my 
reader Serial Number?
The reader Serial Number consists of 9 characters: one letter, 2 
numbers, another letter followed by 5 numbers.
The reader Serial Number is printed on a label that is affixed to 
the case or connector block of the reader.
The Serial Number is also visible from the DL.CODE Device List 
Area.
How do I obtain my 
reader Order Number?
The reader Order Number consists of 9 numbers.
The reader Order Number can be obtained by comparing the 
Device Model (in DL.CODE Device Menu > Settings > Settings > 
About Device) with the product models page on the Datalogic 
website.
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