POLARIZER
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POLARIZER
Figure 103 - Standard and polarizing cover for 14 (left) and 36 (right) LEDs models
Matrix 320 also comes with a polarizing cover. This is the ideal solution to reduce hot
spots on reflective surface applications, such as:
• DPM on reflective metal surfaces
• DPM on non-metal reflecting surfaces
• DPM on electronic circuit boards
• Glossy labels
• Labels under plastic films
By  removing  LED  reflection,  Matrix  320  with  polarized  illuminators  features  extreme
mounting flexibility, as it can be mounted 90° to the target surface. This in turn avoids
code distortion and allows more reliable code grading.
The  following  examples  show  the  difference  between  codes  read  with  and  without
polarizing filters:
DPM: Data Matrix 
on electronic components
Non polarized Polarized