Overview
The Siemens SIMATIC MV440 SR is a compact stationary optical code reader engineered for high-speed identification of 1D/2D codes, direct part marking (DPM), and optical character recognition (OCR) in demanding industrial environments. The SR model can read up to 40 code rows and up to 6 code columns, making it ideal for pharmaceutical, automotive, food, and electronics manufacturing. Built for reliability, the MV440 SR combines optical imaging technology with flexible interfacing to integrate directly into PLC-based automation systems.
Key Features
- 640 × 480 pixel resolution for 1D/2D codes and OCR capability
- IP67 protection rating and Power over Ethernet (PoE) support
- XMATCH function available via TCP, RS-232, and ASM interfaces
- Can acquire and process up to 50 objects at over 80 images per second
- Auto-trigger operation for flexible commissioning and integration
- Web-based user interface for configuration and monitoring
Technical Specifications
- Sensor Resolution: 640 × 480 pixels
- Code Capacity: Up to 15 different code types in memory
- Maximum Read Speed: Up to 80 codes per second
- Max Objects per Scan: 50 simultaneous codes in field of view
- Power Supply: Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- Protection Rating: IP67
- Physical Dimensions: 80 × 80 × 60 mm (compact housing)
- Communication Interfaces: PROFINET IO, Ethernet TCP/IP, RS-232
- Compatible Protocols: PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET IO (with communication modules)
- Decoding Capability: 1D/2D barcodes, DPM codes, OCR via optional Text-Genius algorithm
Typical Applications
The SIMATIC MV440 SR excels in Track & Trace applications and manufacturing environments requiring rapid, reliable code identification. Common use cases include:
- Automotive parts tracking and serialization
- Pharmaceutical packaging verification and traceability
- Food & beverage product identification and lot coding
- Electronics manufacturing assembly line verification
- Direct Part Marking (DPM) code reading in harsh environments
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- SIMATIC S7-300 and S7-400 PLC systems via communication modules
- SIMATIC S7-1200 and S7-1500 controllers
- PROFINET IO networks and Ethernet TCP/IP systems
- SIMATIC HMI panels (KTP, KTP Mobile) via web interface
- WinCC flexible and WinCC engineering environments for custom interfaces
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. The MV440 SR is a successor in the SIMATIC vision and identification product line; older SIMATIC MV420 systems may require reconfiguration when replacing with the MV440 SR.
Works With
- PROFINET IO for real-time device communication
- Ethernet TCP/IP for standard network connectivity
- RS-232 serial interface for legacy system integration
- ASM (Automation Service Module) protocol for advanced data handling
- SIMATIC WinCC flexible / WinCC for custom HMI development
