DESC: Matrix-2000 is an area CCD reader for industrial applications using bar codes, 2D,stacked and postal codes. The fully integrated reader combines a LED lighting system,image capturing, decoding and communication interfaces in a single compact product. Matrix-2000 now offers full programmability via Ethernet, an Autolearning function for quick installation and set-up without a PC, higher dynamic reading performance and DPM (Direct Part Marking) decoding capabilities. Besides the VisiSet software configuration, Matrix-2000 Ethernet connectivity also includes several communication channels, such as TCP/IP socket for data and image transfer, HTTP server, FTP and mail client. These features allow high effectiveness in the fast growing Ethernet applications. Matrix-2000 DPM decoding capabilities permit the reading of DataMatrix and Dot Matrix codes directly marked with laser etching, dot peening and low resolution ink jet technologies. DPM technologies are widely used in automotive, aerospace and tooling manuf