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8/5/2015
Version 5.4.3
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  • Page 1 ® DataMan 8050 Quick Reference Guide 8/5/2015 Version 5.4.3...

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    Copyright © 2015. Cognex Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Portions of the hardware and software provided by Cognex may be covered by one or more U.S. and foreign patents, as well as pending U.S. and foreign patents listed on the Cognex web site at: http://www.cognex.com/patents.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting a DataMan 8050 Through RS-232 Connecting a DataMan 8050 Through USB Using Your Device Through USB Using DataMan 8050 Wireless Readers Connecting to a Wireless DataMan 8050 Through a Base Station Pairing Strategy (DMA-IBASE-BT-XX) Base Station Routing Capabilities Ad-hoc Mode...

  • Page 4: Symbols

    Symbols Symbols The following symbols indicate safety precautions and supplemental information. WARNING: This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard that could result in death, serious personal injury or electrical shock. CAUTION: This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard that could result in property damage. Note: Notes provide supplemental information about a subject.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    This section provides general information about the DataMan 8050 readers and the DataMan 8000 series base stations. You can also find information on the DataMan 8050 accessories and the physical layout of the reader and the base stations in this section.

  • Page 6: Dataman 8050 Accessories

    √ √ √ DMA-IBASE-BT-02 √ √ √ √ DMA-IBASE-01 √ √ √ √ DataMan 8050 Accessories Serial/USB slide-in Ethernet slide-in DMCM-SERIALM-00 DMCM-ENETM-00 Bluetooth slide-in Wireless slide-in DMCM-BTM-00 DMCM-WLESSM-00 Charging Base Station Intelligent Bluetooth Base Station DMA-CBASE-01 DMA-IBASE-BT-01 Intelligent Bluetooth Base Station...
  • Page 7 Wall Mount for Base Station DMA-WALL-8000-00 DMA-IBASE-WALL-00 POE Adapter Stand CPS-AC-POE1A-xx DM-STAND-00 DataMan 8050 Reader Cables RS-232 coiled cable for reader, RS-232 coiled cable for reader, 5 2.5 m DM8000-RS232-02 DM8000-RS232-05 RS-232 industrial cable for reader, USB cable, 2.5 m 2.5 m...

  • Page 8: Physical Layout Of The Reader

    Getting Started Physical Layout of the Reader LED aimer guide Trigger (press and hold to read) Communication module insertion point Lanyard hook Indicator light...

  • Page 9: Physical Layout Of The Base Station

    Getting Started Physical Layout of the Base Station DMA-IBASE-01 Base station status indicators Spare battery charger Spare battery charger status indicator Connection point with the reader: pairing reader and base station non-wireless communication charging RS-232 Power plug (24V, max. 13W) Ethernet (with optional Class 3 PoE power) Base station status indicators: Power: RED = base powered / BLINK = wrong reader in base...

  • Page 10: Dma-Ibase-Bt-Xx

    Getting Started DMA-IBASE-BT-XX Base station status indicators Connection point with the reader: pairing reader and base station non-wireless communication charging RS-232 Power plug (24V, max. 15W) Alternative power supply connector (24V, max. 15W, polarity marked on the plastic part near the connector) Recommended wire diameter is 14-18 AWG Ethernet Base station status indicators:...

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Dataman 8050

    This section provides information on how to set up and start working with your DataMan 8050 reader. It also describes how to install the DataMan Setup Tool and at the end of the section, you will find the DataMan 8050 and DataMan 8000 series base station specifications.

  • Page 12: Install The Dataman Setuptool

    3. Connect the DataMan 8050 to your PC. 4. Launch the DataMan Setup Tool and click Refresh. The reader or the base station appears under COM ports or Network devices. 5. Select a COM port or a Network device and click Connect.

  • Page 13: Dataman 8050 Imager Specifications

    Setting Up Your DataMan 8050 DataMan 8050 Imager Specifications DataMan 8050 Imager Specification 1/3 inch CMOS Image Sensor 6.0 μm square pixels Image Sensor Properties 752 x 480 Image Resolution (Pixels) DataMan 8050 Specifications 400 g (with battery) Weight Operating 0ºC —...

  • Page 14: Connection Options

    This section provides descriptions on the connection options of DataMan 8050 including details about Ethernet-, RS- 232- and USB-based connections. In the following sub-sections, you will learn how to connect your DataMan 8050 reader through RS-232, or USB, and in the case of a wireless reader, how to connect to a base station and how to pair your reader with the active base station.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Dataman 8050 Through Usb

    Note: Power on the RS-232 cable can be supplied by either the DC Power Plug or Pin 1 of the D-SUB. DO NOT use both in parallel. Connecting a DataMan 8050 Through USB 1. Connect the serial slide-in (DMCM-SERIALM-00) to your DataMan 8050.

  • Page 16: Using Your Device Through Usb

    Use the DM8500-USB-00 cable (2.5 meters) or the DM8500-USBC-02 cable (2.5 meters). Note: DataMan 8050 does not require an external power supply. Note: Disconnect the DataMan 8050 reader from power before inserting/removing the communication modules. 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.
  • Page 17 Connection Options In the case of a corded reader: 1. Disconnect from the DataMan Setup Tool if you are connected. 2. Scan the “USB Keyboard” code from the DataMan Configuration Codes document. 3. Start scanning codes with your corded reader. In the case of a wireless reader: 1.

  • Page 18: Using Dataman 8050 Wireless Readers

    Using DataMan 8050 Wireless Readers This section provides information about the usage of the wireless DataMan 8050 readers. It details the pairing strategy, the base station routing capabilities, the ad-hoc and infrastructure modes, data buffering as well as how to charge the DataMan 8050.
  • Page 19 Connection Options 4. Insert the plug and twist it in place. 5. Power up the DMA-IBASE-BT-XX base station using a 24V power supply (DMA-24VPWR-XX). In the case of a DMA-IBASE-01 base station, use either a 24V power supply, or a Class 3 Power Over Ethernet adapter. 6.
  • Page 20 Configure wireless communication settings by connecting to the base station. In order for the changed settings to be synchronized between the DataMan 8050 wireless reader and the base station, place your reader in the base station after your changes are saved. To assign a static IP address to the base station or the reader when communicating via Ethernet, connect to the base station in the DataMan Setup Tool.
  • Page 21 Connection Options Note: When you connect with the base station to a terminal program, your wireless reader sends decode results to the terminal, but you cannot send commands to the reader. If you want to unpair your reader from the base station, you can either click Unassign in the Bluetooth or Wireless tab of the Communication Settings pane of the DataMan Setup Tool (when you are connected either with the reader or the base station), or scan the “Unassign Reader”...

  • Page 22: Pairing Strategy (Dma-Ibase-Bt-Xx)

    Connection Options Pairing Strategy (DMA-IBASE-BT-XX) In order to pair the base station and the reader in a single step without considering former pairing states and without using the DataMan Setup Tool, scan the Pair code from the scan code sticker on the base station. The reader then blinks green/blue until it gets paired with the base station (or until the end of the 20 second timeout period).

  • Page 23: Base Station Routing Capabilities

    Connection Options The base station’s indicators turn green to indicate successful pairing: When the reader is put onto another (unpaired) base station without any previous actions, the base station signals this event with beeping and red flashing of its indicators: The base station that is paired with a certain reader signals a bad reader alert (beeps and flashing red indicators) also when another, unassigned reader is put into it.

  • Page 24: Ad-Hoc Mode

    Connection Options Ad-hoc Mode It is possible to connect to the reader wirelessly with the computer in ad-hoc mode (using a reader-created WiFi connection). Reset the reader to factory defaults (this configures the device to ad-hoc mode), and after the device appears under WiFi connections, connect to it with the DataMan Setup Tool and then use the Wireless tab under Communication Settings to configure authentication and encryption (which are not configured by default).

  • Page 25: Wireless Reader: Buffering Data

    Connection Options Wireless Reader: Buffering Data 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 DataMan Setup Tool, if it is running and is connected to the reader.
  • Page 26 Connection Options Blinking blue status indicator: wireless connection is alive. When you leave the wireless range, you can still keep reading codes. The reader going offline is indicated by a long beep and the status indicator flashes magenta. Status indicator blinks magenta: your reader is offline. When the reader is offline, good reads are indicated with 2 short beeps and the selected good read status indicator color (green by deafult).

  • Page 27: Summary Of Wireless Buffering Indicators

    Connection Options Summary of Wireless Buffering Indicators Condition Status Indicator: Reader Status Indicator: Base Station Sounds When the reader is awake, blinking Reader out of the base station and Good read: 1 beep Reader in wireless blue indicates wireless connection reader is awake: steady blue.
  • Page 28 Connection Options Paired Reader Charging Paired Reader Fully Charged Refer to the following table for a summary of indicators regarding charging: Condition Status Indicator: Reader Status Indicator: Base Station steady blue, indicating connection flashing red Battery low indicators flashing blue, indicating data transfer steady green, indicating connection Reader is charging in the base station steady...

  • Page 29: Wireless Reader: Changing Batteries

    The battery used in these devices may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 60ºC (140ºF), or incinerate. Replace battery with Cognex DMA-HHBATTERY- 01 only. The use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 30 Connection Options 3. Put the replacement battery into the slot. The battery has a small triangle on one side. Make sure that you insert the battery in a way that the triangle end goes into the slot first. 4. Put the end cap back on and twist it. Make sure that the triangle aligns with the circle when the cover is locked. 5.
  • Page 31 Connection Options When you are charging the auxiliary battery, the base station’s spare battery status indicator displays either charging in progress (red) or fully charged (green). 6. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep it away from children. Do not disassemble and do not burn it. Use the appropriate separate take-back systems for battery disposal.

  • Page 32: Reading Codes With The Dataman 8050

    This section contains descriptions about trigger types as well as about the field of view and reading distances and the industrial protocols supported by the DataMan 8050 reader. Industrial Protocols The DataMan 8050 readers support the following industrial protocols: EtherNet/IP™ PROFINET...

  • Page 33: Trigger Types

    Reading Codes with the DataMan 8050 Trigger Types The DataMan 8050 trigger mode determines when the reader attempts to read a code. Use the DataMan Setup Tool or the appropriate reader configuration codes to change trigger types. The following trigger types are supported: Presentation: The LED aimer is always on.

  • Page 34: Compliance Information, Warnings And Notices

    Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices This section provides the general warnings and notices and agency compliance statements about the DataMan 8050 reader and the DataMan 8000 series base stations. Agency Compliance Statements The DataMan 8050 device meets or exceeds the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation.
  • Page 35 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC ja 2006/95/EC, midakohaldatakse. Deklarat-sioonid on saadaval Teie kohaliku esindaja. For European Union Users Cognex complies with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment, if not properly disposed.
  • Page 36 Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices The crossed out wheeled bin symbol informs you that the product should not be disposed of along with municipal waste and invites you to use the appropriate separate take-back systems for product disposal. If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration.

  • Page 37: Agency Compliance Statements: Dataman Base Station

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Cognex may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
  • Page 38 Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices European Compliance This equipment complies with the essential requirements of EU Directives 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC, as applicable. Declarations are available from your local representative. Където е приложимо, оборудването е съобразено с основните изисквания наЕвропейските директиви 1999/5/ЕС,2004/108/ЕС...
  • Page 39 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC ja 2006/95/EC, mida kohaldatakse. Deklarat-sioonid on saadaval Teie kohaliku esindaja. For European Union Users Cognex complies with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

  • Page 40: Reader Control Codes

    Reader Control Codes Reader Control Codes Keyboard Language (Corded Readers Only)

  • Page 41: Precautions

    Precautions Precautions Observe these precautions when installing the Cognex product, to reduce the risk of injury or equipment damage: To reduce the risk of damage or malfunction due to over-voltage, line noise, electrostatic discharge (ESD), power surges, or other irregularities in the power supply, route all cables and wires away from high-voltage power sources.

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