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08/24/2016
Version 5.6.3
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260

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  • Page 1 ® DataMan Reference Manual 08/24/2016 Version 5.6.3...

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    Copyright © 2016. 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

    Changing to an Illumination with a Different Color Installing an Optical Filter Installing a Liquid Lens Field of View and Reading Distances DataMan 260 Readers with a 6.2 mm Lens DataMan 260 Readers with a 16 mm Lens Tuning DataMan 260 Specifications...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Signal: PoE Ethernet Model 5m I/O Breakout Cable (CCB-M12xM12Fy-xx) 15m I/O Breakout Cable (CCB-PWRIO-15) Acquisition Triggering High Speed Output Lines High-Speed Output Wiring Ethernet Cables Precautions Regulations/Conformity For European Community User...

  • Page 5: 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 6: Getting Started

    About DataMan 260 The DataMan 260 readers are best in class ID readers, offering superior performance with the latest ID tools, flexibility to configure the reader in terms of lighting and optics to optimize the application, and an ease-of-use giving the user the ability to setup and deploy an application quickly and efficiently all without the need for PC: Superior performance, 1-D and 2-D code reading, including HotBars2™...
  • Page 7 DataMan Setup Tool or as a stand-alone help file. Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->DM260DM->Questions and Answers The Release Notes list detailed system requirements and additional information about this DataMan software release. Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->DataMan v x.x.x Release Notes...

  • Page 8: Dataman 260 Accessories

    Getting Started DataMan 260 Accessories Lens Options 6.2 mm lens kit (DM150-LENS-62) 6.2 mm optics mount 6.2 mm lens manual lens cap (assembled) screws 16 mm lens with extended optics mount (requires the use of an extended front cover and...

  • Page 9: Filters

    Getting Started Filters Blue bandpass filter (DM150-BP470) Red bandpass filter (DM150-BP635) Lens Covers Clear lens cover (DM150-CVR-CLR)* Clear lens cover, ESD safe (DM150-CVR-ESD)* Extended lens cover, un-polarized (DM260-LENS-16CVR)** Extended lens cover, half-polarized (DM260-LENS-16CVR-P)** Extended lens cover, fully polarized (DM260-LENS-16CVR-F)** Note: *Use with a 6.2 mm lens only! **Use with a 16 mm lens only! Light Options Red LED illumination (DM150-LED-RED)*...

  • Page 10: Cables

    Getting Started Cables Connection cable 24V, I/O, RS-232 (CCBL-05-01) Connection cable RS-232 (CCB-M12xDB9Y-05) RS-232 & Flying Leads I/O Cable, 2.5 m (DM-RS232IO-00) RS-232 adapter cable with power tap (DM100-RS232-000) X-Coded to RJ45 Ethernet Cable, 5 m (CCB-84901-2001-xx, where xx can be 02, 05, 10 or 15, indicating length in meters) Adapter cable, M12x12 to M8x4/M8x5, 0.5 m (DM260-ADAP-M12M8) Adapter cable, ETH, M12, X-CODED/A-CODED, 0.5 m (CCB-M12x8MS-XCAC)

  • Page 11: Dataman 260 Systems

    Getting Started DataMan 260 Systems Omni-directional 1DMax™ — Best- IDQuick™ — High- 2DMax™ — for hard to read Resolution 1-D Code In-Class 1-D Speed 2-D Reading DPM and damaged 2-D codes Reading Reading DataMan √ √ √ 752x480 260S Global...

  • Page 12: Communication Modules

    Getting Started Communication Modules The DataMan 260 is available with the following communication options: 24 VDC Ethernet Model PoE (Power over Ethernet) Ethernet Model Ethernet Interfaces The DataMan 260 readers provide the following interface modules: 24 VDC Ethernet Model/ RS-232: This module has Ethernet and RS-232 interfaces and requires 24V external power (Non-PoE).

  • Page 13: Reader Layout

    Getting Started Reader Layout The following images shows the built-in lighting system and other features of the DataMan 260. Illumination LEDs LED aimers 3-4* Mounting holes (M3 x 3.5mm) Trigger button Power indicator Train status/ Trigger status indicator Good/bad read...

  • Page 14: Changing Orientation

    Switching between in-line and right-angle configuration is recommended only up to 10 times in the lifetime of the DataMan 260. Disconnect the DataMan 260 from power before changing the orientation. WARNING: Make sure that no electrostatic charges are applied to the PCB. (e.g. wear ESD shoes.) If the main module is separated from the I/O connector module, take care to assemble them correctly.
  • Page 15 Getting Started 4. Place the bottom edge of the gasket onto the underside of the main module. Press on the top edge to fully seat the gasket: Note: The flat side of the gasket (marked as "Front" in the image above) has to face outside. WARNING: Do not touch any electrical component.
  • Page 16 Getting Started 7. After each cap nut has been fastened, torque to 0.12 Nm (1.06 in-lb) and reinstall the screw covers. Note: There are unique left and right screw covers. Take care to attach them correctly.

  • Page 17: Dimensions

    Getting Started Dimensions The DataMan 260 consists of three main parts: 1. Optics module (lens including lens mount, illumination and front cover including filter mounting option for a Diameter (Ø): 12.3mm<Ø<12.7mm, Thickness (t): 1.6mm<t<2mm filter) 2. Main module, including sensor and CPU...
  • Page 18 Getting Started The size of the DataMan 260 in the straight configuration is shown in the following figure: The size of the DataMan 260 in the angled configuration is shown in the following figure:...
  • Page 19 Getting Started...

  • Page 20: Setting Up Your Dataman 260

    Setting Up Your DataMan 260 This section provides information on the physical appearance of the DataMan 260 reader. It also details the steps of mounting the reader, installing the lenses and filters of the reader, and gives information on the imager itself.

  • Page 21: Changing From A 6.2 Mm Lens To A 16 Mm Lens

    Changing from a 6.2 mm Lens to a 16 mm Lens Perform the following steps to change a 6.2 mm lens to a 16 mm lens on your DataMan 260 reader. Note: Disconnect the DataMan 260 reader from power before changing lenses.
  • Page 22 Setting Up Your DataMan 260 4. Attach the 16 mm lens mount. 5. Fasten the two M2x5mm Phillips head screws to 0.06 Nm using a torque wrench. 6. In the case of a manual focus lens, press the 16 mm lens cap onto the lens. The lens has 12 cutouts so it can be locked in steps of 30 degrees.
  • Page 23 Setting Up Your DataMan 260 8. Attach the front cover. Observing the tightening sequence below, tighten all four M2x25 Phillips Pan head screws to 9 Ncm using a torque wrench. Note: The rib in the front cover must be oriented to the top side.

  • Page 24: Changing To An Illumination With A Different Color

    Changing to an Illumination with a Different Color Perform the following steps to change the illumination. Note: Disconnect the DataMan 260 reader from power before changing to an illumination with a different color. 1. Remove the front cover: unscrew the four screws and take off the LED cover.

  • Page 25: Installing An Optical Filter

    Note: The rib in the front cover must be oriented to the top side. Installing an Optical Filter Perform the following steps to install an optical filter in the optics module of the DataMan 260 reader. Note: Disconnect the DataMan 260 reader from power before installing an optical filter.
  • Page 26 Setting Up Your DataMan 260 3. Push the top side of the filter firmly until it is sitting flat against the PCB. Note: Use finger to push the filter in and then a q-tip to clean the filter, or use a q-tip to push the filter into place.

  • Page 27: Installing A Liquid Lens

    Setting Up Your DataMan 260 Installing a Liquid Lens Perform the following steps to install a liquid lens on your DataMan 260 reader. Note: Disconnect the DataMan 260 reader from power before installing the liquid lens. 1. Remove the front cover: unscrew the four M2x12mm Phillips Pan screws and take off the LED cover.
  • Page 28 Setting Up Your DataMan 260 5. Attach the liquid lens accessory by aligning the 2x2 connectors of the liquid lens with the 2x2 sockets on the optics mount. 6. Press the liquid lens onto the imager lens until you reach the stop.

  • Page 29: Field Of View And Reading Distances

    7 MIL 5 MIL The following maps show the FoV of the DataMan 260 readers with a 6.2 mm lens. The horizontal and vertical field of view is shown for working distances of 40 mm, 65 mm and 105 mm.
  • Page 30 Setting Up Your DataMan 260 DM260 + 6.2 mm Lens DM262 + 6.2 mm Lens Long Range (Focused to 190 mm) The following tables show the field of view (FoV) widths of the 6.2 mm lens focused to 190 mm at various distances.
  • Page 31 30 MIL The following maps show the FoV of the DataMan 260 readers with a 6.2 mm lens. The horizontal and vertical field of view is shown for working distances of 150 mm, 190 mm, 225 mm, 375 mm and 500 mm.
  • Page 32 Setting Up Your DataMan 260 DM262 + 6.2 mm Lens...

  • Page 33: Dataman 260 Readers With A 16 Mm Lens

    15 MIL The following maps show the FoV of the DataMan 260 readers with a 16 mm lens. The horizontal and vertical field of view is shown for working distances of 80 mm, 150 mm, 225 mm, 375 mm, 500 mm and 1000 mm.

  • Page 34: Tuning

    DataMan 262 with a 16 mm Lens Tuning By tuning, your DataMan 260 reader automatically selects the best settings for the given reading situation, based on parameters of illumination, camera and decoder properties, and focal distance. Tuning autodiscriminates all enabled symbologies (both 1-D and 2-D).

  • Page 35: Dataman 260 Specifications

    Setting Up Your DataMan 260 DataMan 260 Specifications 142 g Weight Operating 0ºC — 40ºC (32ºF — 104ºF) Temperature Storage -10ºC — 60ºC (-14ºF — 140ºF) Temperature Maximum <95% (non-condensing) Humidity Environmental IP65 IEC 60068-2-27: 1000 shocks, semi-sinusoidal, 11g, 10ms...

  • Page 36: Illumination Options

    Setting Up Your DataMan 260 Illumination Options Illumination USB Powered PoE Powered 24V Externally Powered Board Max. exposure Max. duty Max. exposure Max. duty Max. exposure Max. duty time cycle time cycle time cycle Standard Red 500 µs 500 µs 1 ms High Power 500 µs...

  • Page 37: Replacing A Dataman 300 Series With A Dataman 262 On The Factory Floor

    Setting Up Your DataMan 260 Replacing a DataMan 300 series with a DataMan 262 on the Factory Floor An adapter kit (DM-ADAP-PLT) is available for DataMan 262 using which you can replace a DataMan 300, 302, 360 and 362 devices with a DataMan 262 device in the field. The kit includes the following:...
  • Page 38 Setting Up Your DataMan 260 Note: The adapter plate must always be connected to the mounting holes of the DataMan 262 IO module. The threaded holes in the adapter plate are matching with the DataMan 300 series mounting holes.

  • Page 39: Industrial Protocols

    Setting Up Your DataMan 260 Industrial Protocols The DataMan 260 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.

  • Page 40: Using Your Dataman 260

    6. Select the device from the Network list (Discovered Devices) and click Connect. Setting the Focus Position DataMan 260 can operate in one of three distance ranges. Follow the steps below to set the focus position. 1. Remove the screws and the front cover.
  • Page 41 2. Using a flathead screwdriver, set the focus position from the front. Always turn clockwise to focus to a larger distance and counterclockwise to focus to a shorter distance. Note: If an optical filter has been mounted, first disconnect the DataMan 260 reader from power and remove the illumination module with the filter before adjusting the focus.

  • Page 42: External Triggering And Trigger Modes

    Using Your DataMan 260 External Triggering and Trigger Modes If you are using external triggering, you can use any of the following methods to trigger your DataMan 260 reader: 1. Press the Trigger button ( ) on the reader. 2. Send a pulse on the I/O cable: Trigger + (blue), Trigger - (black).

  • Page 43: Incremental Training For Multiple Symbologies

    DataMan 260 reports the status of the training and brightness optimization operations using its signaling LEDs. The second LED from left on the reader flashes green to indicate that the reader is currently trained, or yellow to indicate that it is not trained.
  • Page 44 Using Your DataMan 260 With incremental training enabled, you can train the reader using multiple images showing the symbologies you expect to decode. The reader will train each new symbology while retaining the existing trained symbologies.

  • Page 45: Connections, Optics And Lighting

    Connections, Optics and Lighting Connections, Optics and Lighting This part contains descriptions about the I/O Cables, RS-232 cable, Ethernet cable, and high-speed output lines and wiring. 5m I/O Breakout Cable (CCBL-05-01) The I/O 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.

  • Page 46: Signal: Poe Ethernet Model

    Connections, Optics and Lighting Signal: PoE Ethernet Model...

  • Page 47: I/O Breakout Cable (Ccb-M12Xm12Fy-Xx)

    Connections, Optics and Lighting 5m I/O Breakout Cable (CCB-M12xM12Fy-xx) The I/O 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. For RS-232, use the Power Supply return path for ground. The drawing on the left shows the plug on the device.

  • Page 48: I/O Breakout Cable (Ccb-Pwrio-15)

    Connections, Optics and Lighting 15m I/O Breakout Cable (CCB-PWRIO-15) The I/O cable provides access to trigger and high-speed outputs. The cable is not terminated. Unused wires can be clipped short or tied back using a tie made of non-conductive material. For RS-232, use the Power Supply return path for ground.
  • Page 49 Connections, Optics and Lighting...

  • Page 50: High Speed Output Lines

    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. Specification Description Voltage 28V maximum through external load 50mA maximum sink current Current OFF state leakage current 100µA External load resistance 240 Ohms to 10K Ohms Each line rated at a maximum 50mA, protected against over-current, short circuits and transients from switching inductive loads.

  • Page 51: High-Speed Output Wiring

    Connections, Optics and Lighting High-Speed Output Wiring To connect to an NPN-compatible PLC input, connect Output 0 or Output 1 directly to the PLC input. When enabled, the output pulls the PLC input down to less than 3VDC. To connect to a PNP-compatible PLC input, connect Output 0 or Output 1 directly to the PLC input. When enabled, the output pulls the PLC input up to greater than 21VDC.

  • Page 52: Ethernet Cables

    Ethernet Cables Ethernet Cables The Ethernet cable (CCB-84901-2001-05) 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. X-coded to RJ45 Cable P1 Pin Number Wire Color Signal Name...

  • Page 53: Precautions

    Precautions Observe these precautions when installing the Cognex product, to reduce the risk of injury or equipment damage: This device requires the use of an LPS or NEC class 2 power supply (non-PoE device) or the use of a PoE Class 1 (PoE device).

  • Page 54: Regulations/Conformity

    Regulations/Conformity Regulations/Conformity The DataMan 260 has Regulatory Model 1AA5 and 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. Please read these guidelines carefully before using your device.
  • Page 55 Regulations/Conformity 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. 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.

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