# Linx Iris® — Integrated Vision System for Linx 9000 Series

> *"Ensure every code is present and correct"*

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## What It Does

The Linx Iris is an integrated camera-based vision system that automatically verifies every printed code on a production line. It compares each printed code against the message and parameters set in the printer, eliminating the need for manual inspection and preventing rework, rejects, and customer fines.

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## Key Capabilities

### Code Presence Check
Confirms every product has been coded. Automatically alerts when the acceptable fail count is reached. Can be configured to trigger alarms, beacons, or stop the production line entirely.

### Intelligent Character Detection
Reads the printed code and compares it character-by-character against what was entered into the printer. Detects:

| Fault Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Absent code | No code printed at all |
| Missing characters | Parts of the code not printed |
| Missing part characters | Partially formed characters |
| Distorted characters | Characters out of shape |
| Truncated text | Code cut off |
| Overlapping characters | Characters printed on top of each other |
| Incorrect positioning | Code in wrong location |
| Text not matching | Printed text differs from expected message |
| Invalid date | Date outside acceptable range |

### Code Quality Inspection
5 configurable quality levels let you set your own pass/fail thresholds. Prevents incorrect failures by allowing tolerance adjustments directly on the printer interface.

### Live Camera View
Accessible directly from the printer home screen. Shows real-time detected codes and a running count of passed, failed, and missed codes.

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## Setup & Usability

- **No external equipment required** — connects directly to a 9000 Series printer; no external power source, additional hardware, or software needed.
- **Built-in lighting and autofocus** — ensures best image quality without manual adjustment.
- **Easy on-printer code setup** — place a coded product under the camera and follow guided on-screen workflows to train a new code. Trained messages are saved for future use.
- **Inspection direction** — Left and Right; supports dynamic orientation for traverse applications.

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## Technical Specifications

| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Image sensor | 1/4 inch CMOS, global shutter, 1280×800 px, 3.0 µm square pixels, Monochrome |
| Illumination | Two 2700K white LEDs |
| Inspection speed | Up to 2.5 m/s / 4 prints per second |
| Inspection direction | Left and Right; supports dynamic orientation |
| Message content | Text, Date, Time, Sequential Numbers |
| Max message length | Up to 8 cm |
| Message style | Up to 1×21 |
| Font size | Up to 2×9 |
| Character sets | Latin, Extended Latin, Cyrillic, Katakana, Kanji, Hangul, CJK |
| Software features | Code presence, Code readability, Region of Interest (ROI), Adjustable quality acceptance |
| Connections | 1× M12 X-Coded 1000/100/10 Mbps Ethernet; 1× M12 12-pin Power/GPIO/RS-232 |
| Cable length | 3m standard; 6m optional |
| Enclosure | Aluminium |
| Environmental rating | IP65 |
| Mounting options | Quick-release printhead bracket; Quick-release pole-mounted gantry bracket |
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C |
| Humidity | 90% max (non-condensing) |
| Power supply | Powered via Linx 9000 Series printer |
| Weight (camera only) | 195g |
| Regulatory approvals | CE, NRTL, CAN/CSA, FCC, BIS |

**Physical dimensions:** 28mm (W) × 54mm (H) × 94mm (D)

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## Standard Kits

### Linx Iris Vision System Kit
- Linx Iris camera
- Linx Iris printhead bracket
- Power cable (3m)
- Data cable (3m)

### Quick-Release Pole-Mounted Gantry Bracket Kit
- Quick-release pole mount
- Camera plate
- Photocell mount