Setting Up Your DataMan Reader Layout Dimensions DataMan 503 Specifications DataMan 503 Imager Specifications Installing a C-Mount Lens Synchronized Acquisition Using Your DataMan 503 Reader Installing the DataMan Software Troubleshooting an Ethernet Connection Industrial Protocols DataMan 503 Triggering Multi-Reader Triggering Training the Reader...
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Getting Started Getting Started This section provides general information about the DataMan 503 reader as well as about the DataMan 503 accessories and systems. About DataMan 503 The DataMan 503 is a high-performance, fixed-mount ID reader that offers the following advanced features:...
Getting Started DataMan 503 Accessories C-MOUNT LENS OPTIONS 16 mm, 25 mm and 35 mm lens (LEC-CFFxx-F8) (xx specifies focal length) FIELD OF VIEW EXPANDERS Xpand 15 (DMA-FOVE-15) Xpand 25 (DMA-FOVE-25) EXTERNAL LIGHT SVL Light Bar (IVSL-YLW300-xxx) HIGH POWER ILLUMINATIONS...
Setting Up Your DataMan Setting Up Your DataMan This section provides information on the physical appearance of the DataMan 503 reader. It also details the steps of installing the lenses and filters of the reader, and gives information on the imager itself.
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Setting Up Your DataMan Type Signal Color Meaning GREEN Good read Good/bad read Bad read YELLOW Link up Action Communication blink Activity Decode yield, train Peak meter progress/quality...
Installing a C-Mount Lens DataMan 503 ships with no lens installed. You must install a standard C-mount lens before using your reader. For reading distances and field of view charts, see the DataMan Fixed Mount Reference, available through the Windows Start menu or the DataMan Setup Tool Help menu.
Setting Up Your DataMan Synchronized Acquisition In Single, Burst, Continuous, and Self trigger modes, it is possible to synchronize image acquisition on multiple devices using the synchronization interface. Synchronization allows using one shared strobed illumination to expose all sensors simultaneously. You can synchronize up to 16 readers, with optionally triggering them in a defined sequence to avoid opposing readers from blinding each other.
Detected readers will appear under COM ports. 5. Click Refresh to update the list of connected devices. 6. Select a COM port that lists DataMan 503 and click Connect. Troubleshooting an Ethernet Connection Based on your network configuration, the DataMan Setup Tool may not be able to communicate with the reader and it will not appear in the list of Network devices.
Using Your DataMan 503 Reader Industrial Protocols The DataMan 503 series readers support the following industrial protocols: EtherNet/IP PROFINET MC Protocol Modbus TCP Select industrial protocol samples and tools you want to use when you install the DataMan Software. There are three ways to enable or disable Industrial Protocols. Using either method, a reboot is required for the changes to come into effect.
The high-speed image acquisition and processing capabilities of the DataMan 503 allow it to detect and decode codes at up to 80 codes per second, multiple decodes per scan. If you set a higher re-read delay than the trigger interval, there is a code output only once until the code is out of the field of view for the duration of the re-read delay.
Using Your DataMan 503 Reader Multi-reader triggering is used to support extended field of view reading and reading codes from multiple product surfaces: To configure multi-reader triggering, click Toggle Group Triggering in the group editor page of the DataMan Setup Tool.
Using Your DataMan 503 Reader Note: Only a single symbol of each symbology kind can be trained. Training Feedback The second LED from the left on the reader glows green to indicate that it is currently trained, or yellow to indicate that it is not trained.
Connections, Optics and Lighting Connections, Optics and Lighting This part contains descriptions about the external light control, I/O Cables, RS-232 cable,high-speed output lines, high- speed output wiring, Ethernet M12 to RJ45 cable, and acquisition triggering. I/O Cable (CCBL-05-01) The I/O breakout cable provides access to trigger and high-speed outputs. Unused wires can be clipped short or tied back using a tie made of non-conductive material.
Connections, Optics and Lighting External Light Control (CCB-M12x4MS) A 4-pin cable is provided for the external light control. Current load: average: 500mA, peak: 1A (max. 100µs) Note: This socket does not work if the external light is connected to one of the outputs on the I/O cable.
Connections, Optics and Lighting High-Speed Output Lines The high-speed outputs can be used as either NPN (pull-down) or PNP (pull-up) lines. For NPN lines, the external load should be connected between the output and the positive supply voltage (<28V). The outputs pull down to less than 3V when ON, which causes current to flow through the load.
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Connections, Optics and Lighting To connect the high-speed outputs to a relay, LED or similar load, connect the negative side of the load to the output and the positive side to +24V. When the output switches on, the negative side of the load is pulled down to less than 3V, and 24 appears across the load.
Connections, Optics and Lighting Ethernet M12 to RJ45 Cable (CCB-84901-y00x-xx) The Ethernet cable provides Ethernet connection for network communications. The Ethernet cable can be connected to a single device or provide connections to multiple devices via a network switch or router. P1 Pin# Signal Name Wire Color...
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in serious injury. Do not attempt to service or repair this product - return it to Cognex for service. Do not permit anyone other than Cognex Coproration to service, repair, or adjust this product.
Compliance Statements Compliance Statements The DataMan 503 series meets or exceeds the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation. However, as with any electrical equipment, the best way to ensure safe operation is to operate them according to the agency guidelines that follow.
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Compliance Statements 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.
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