COGNEX® DataMan 8000 Series ® Quick Reference Guide
ii 1 Getting Started About DataMan 8000 • DataMan 8000 Accessories • Physical Layout of the Reader and the Base Station 2 DataMan 8000 Software Overview of Setting Up the Reader • Install DataMan 8000 Software • Start the Setup Tool • Use the Setup Tool Menu Bar Page 10 3 Connection Options Connecting through Ethernet • Troubleshooting an Ethernet Connection • Connecting through RS-232 • Keyboard Emulation • Connecting through USB Page 16 4 Using DataMan 8000 Series Wireless Readers Connecting
About DataMan 8000 The DataMan 8000 series of readers offers the industry’s most advanced technology for reading 1D and 2D codes regardless of size, quality, printing method or surface, and is the only handheld ID reader that offers Industrial Ethernet communication and liquid lens technology.
DataMan 8000 Accessories: Cables DataMan 8000 Accessories Serial/USB slide-in Ethernet slide-in DMCM-SERIALM-00 DMCM-ENETM-00 Wireless slide-in Intelligent Base Station DMCM-WLESSM-00 DMA-IBASE-00 DataMan 8000 Reader Cables RS-232 coiled cable for reader, 2.5 m RS-232 coiled cable for reader, 5 m DM8000-RS232-02 DM8000-RS232-05 USB cable, 2.5 m USB coiled cable, 2.5 m DM8500-USB-02 DM8000-USBC-02 Power Supply for reader Power Supply for base station PS/2 adapter cable Ethernet cable, 2.
Physical Layout of the Reader Physical Layout of the Base Station Connection point with the reader: LASER LIGHT, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM base station status indicators • pairing reader and base station • non-wireless communication • charging Laser aimer Lanyard hook UltraLight (DataMan 8500 only) spare battery charger status indicator spare battery charger power plug (24V, max.
Overview of Setting Up the Reader To be able to connect to your reader or base station on your computer, you must perform the following steps: 1. Install the Setup Tool on your computer. Install DataMan 8000 Software 1. Check the DataMan Release Notes for a full list of system requirements. 2. Insert CD-ROM and follow the on-screen prompts. 3. Connect the DataMan 8000 to your PC. 4. Launch the Setup Tool and click Refresh. The reader or the base station appears under COM ports or Network devices. 5.
Start the Setup Tool Connect the reader to the Setup Tool to configure it with the type of symbologies it will decode as well as other parameters, such as the type of trigger it will use and the format of the results it will generate. Latest image Trigger button Context based help Alternatively, configure your reader by scanning the appropriate reader configuration code from the Reader Configuration Codes document, available through the Windows Start menu.
Use the Setup Tool Menu Bar Each reader can store its current set of runtime parameters to a configuration (.cfg) file, which contains information such as the enabled symbologies and how any output data should be formatted. The same configuration file can be loaded onto multiple readers, as the file does not contain identification information such as the IP address or device name of the reader used to create it. A reader can also generate a Cognex device configuration (.
Connecting a DataMan 8000 through Ethernet 1. Connect the Ethernet slidein (DMCMENETM-00) to your DataMan 8000. 2. With a 2 mm Allen Wrench, tighten the screws so that the slide-in is firmly locked. 3. Insert the plug and slide the cable lock up to the reader and twist the cable lock in place. Troubleshooting an Ethernet Connection If your reader does not appear in the Setup Tool’s list of network devices, you may need to adjust your network settings.
Connecting a DataMan 8000 through RS-232 1. Connect the serial slidein (DMCMSERIALM-00) to your DataMan 8000. 2. With a 2 mm Allen Wrench, tighten the screws so that the slide-in is firmly locked. Observe the following electrical requirements: 3. Insert the plug and slide the cable lock up to the reader and twist the cable lock in place.
Keyboard Emulation with Keyboard 1. Connect the PS/2 keyboard adapter to your unpowered PC. Keyboard Emulation without Keyboard 2. Connect your PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard adapter, and start up your PC. 1. Scan the PS/2 Keyboard Emulation Enable Configuration Code (from the Reader Configuration Codes document, available though the Windows Start menu.) 3. Connect your reader to an RS-232 cable and power up your reader. 2. Power down your PC and unplug your device from power. 4.
Keyboard Emulation with Wireless Reader using Keyboard Keyboard Emulation with Wireless Reader without Keyboard OR OR 1. Connect the PS/2 keyboard adapter to your unpowered PC. 2. Connect your PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard adapter. 3. Start up your PC. 4. Power up your base station. 5. With your wireless reader, scan the Base Station PS/2 Keyboard Emulation Disable Configuration Code (from the Reader Configuration Codes document, available through the Windows Start menu). 6.
Connecting a DataMan 8000 through USB 1. Connect the serial slidein (DMCMSERIALM-00) to your DataMan 8000. 2. With a 2 mm Allen Wrench, tighten the screws so that the slide-in is firmly locked. 3. Insert the plug and slide the cable lock up to the reader and twist the cable lock in place. Using your Device through USB If you connect your reader with the coiled USB cable, you must use your device in USB 1.1 mode (which is the default mode). With a straight USB cable, you can use your device in both modes.
Connecting to a Wireless DataMan 8000 through a Base Station 1. Connect the wireless slidein (DMCMWLESSM-00) to your DataMan 8000. 2. With a 2 mm Allen Wrench, tighten the screws so that the slide-in is firmly locked. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Insert the plug and twist it in place. 5. Power up the base station using either a 24V power supply, or a Class 3 Power Over Ethernet adapter. 6. Connect your base station to your PC using either serial, USB or Ethernet communication.
Wireless Connections (continued) 7. When the base station is powered up, place your reader into the base station. They become automatically paired. The base station’s status indicator becomes green. When the wireless reader is removed from the base, a wireless connection is established. The status indicator of both the base station and the reader become blue and you can hear a beep. Blue lights indicate the reader and base have successfully paired and are communicating. 8.
Base Station Routing Capabilities Wireless Reader: Buffering Data The base station is visible as connected through either RS-232, USB or Ethernet, but it routes data through the wireless interface to the reader. When you are within the wireless range of the base station, your wireless reader sends decoded data to your PC through the base station, just as if you used a tethered reader. You can also see the decoded images in the Setup Tool, if it is running and connected to the reader.
Wireless Reader: Buffering Data (Continued) Base Station Connection Type RS-232 USB Ethernet PS/2 Keyboard or USB Keyboard How to Connect Connect to the COM port of the base station. Connect to the COM port of the wireless reader. Connect to the terminal program using the IP address of the reader. To find out the IP address, go to the Setup Tool’s Connect to Reader pane and hover your mouse over the reader. The IP address appears. Open the text editor or your program of choice to use keyboard emulation.
Summary of Wireless Buffering Indicators Condition Reader in wireless range of base station Status Indicator: Reader When the reader is awake, blinking blue indicates wireless connection with base. When the reader is offline, no indicator. Pull the trigger to wake it up and it will blink blue. Good read: green, single beep (default) No read: red, no beep (default) Reader out of wireless range of base station Offline: When the reader wakes up out of the wireless range, there is no indicator.
Wireless Reader: Charging (Continued) Place the reader on the base station for charging. Refer to the following table for a summary of indicators regarding charging.
Wireless Reader: Changing Batteries To change batteries, perform the following steps: 1. Twist the reader’s end cap, and take it off. 2. Hold the reader in an upright position and the battery will slide out of the handle. NOTE that you may need to shake the reader slightly. 3. Put the replacement battery into the slot. The battery has a small triangle on one of its side. Make sure you insert the battery triangle end first. 4. Put the end cap back on and twist it.
Wireless Reader: Changing Batteries (Cont.) Field of View and Reading Distances 5. Place the battery in the spare battery charger in the direction of the small triangle of the battery. There is a range of reading distances available for different code sizes and focus positions. Select a focus position that allows you to read the desired code sizes at the desired working distance.
Map of Field of View and Reading Distances 200 396 mm (15.5 in) 312 mm (12.2 in) 6 100 154 mm (6.06 in) 3 33 mm (1.29 in) COGNEX 0 3 0 0 0 2D 0 0 0 1D 100 5 mil 75 mm (2.9 in) 10 mil 210 mm (8.2 in) 20 mil 374 mm (14.7 in) 6 7 mil 215 mm (8.4 in) 13 mil 200 409 mm (16.1 in) 18 mil 500 mm (19.
Trigger Types The DataMan 8000 trigger mode determines when the reader attempts to read a code. Use the Setup Tool, or the appropriate reader configuration codes, to change trigger types. The following trigger types are supported: • Presentation: The laser aimer is always on. When motion is detected in front of the reader, the reader will turn on and scan for a symbol. The reader relies on an internal timing mechanism to acquire images.
DataMan 8000 Specifications Weight 326 g Operating Temperature 0ºC — 40ºC (32ºF — 104ºF) Storage Temperature -40ºC — 60ºC (-40ºF — 140ºF) Maximum Humidity Codes Power Supply Requirements DataMan Base Station Specifications 95% (non-condensing) Data Matrix ; QR Code and microQR Code; UPC/EAN/JAN; Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 128, and Code 93, Pharma, Postal, RSS/CS, PDF 417, MicroPDF 417 TM • • Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Maximum Humidity Power Supply Requirement
Laser Information LASER LIGHT, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM: CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY • CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. • Do not attempt to service or repair this product -- return it to Cognex for service. • Do not permit anyone other than Cognex Corporation to service, repair, or adjust this product.
Agency Compliance Statements: DataMan 8000 Series Readers (Continued) Regulator European Community Australia Specification EN301 489-1 / -17 EN300 328-2 EN60950 EN60825-1 C-TICK FCC Class A Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Agency Compliance Statements: DataMan 8000 Series Readers (Continued) (1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC en 2006/95/EC), indien van toepassing. Declaraties zijn beschikbaar bij uw locale vertegenwoordiger. Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences essentielles des Directives de l’Union Européenne 1999/5/CE, 2004/108/CE et/ou 2006/95/CE. Veuillez consulter votre représentant local pour les déclarations applicables.
Agency Compliance Statements: DataMan 8000 Series Readers Agency Compliance Statements: DataMan Base Station In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems for product disposal. Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of the product you are disposing in a sound way.
Agency Compliance Statements: DataMan Base Station (Continued) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Agency Compliance Statements: DataMan Base Station (Continued) Αυτός ο εξοπλισμός συμμορφώνεται με τις βασικές απαιτήσεις των εφαρμοσμένων οδηγιών 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC kai 2006/95/ECτης Ευρωπαικής Ένωσης. Οι επίσημες δηλώσεις είναι διαθέσιμες από τον τοπικό σας αντιπρόσωπο. Dan l-apparat huwa konformi mar-regolamenti stipulati mid-Direttivi Ewropej 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC u 2006/95/EC skond kif inhu likabbli. Kopji ta’ dawn id-dikjarazjonijiet huma aċċessibbli mingħand ir-rappreżentant locali tiegħek.
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