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  • Page 1 COGNEX ® DataMan ® Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 Getting Started Section Title Page 2 • About DataMan 50 • For More Information • DataMan Page 4 50 Systems and Imager Specifications • DataMan 50 Accessories • Reader Layout Setting Up Your DataMan Page 12 Setting the Focus Position • Dimensions • Field of View...
  • Page 3 DataMan reader. connections in addition to discrete I/O. Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x->Documentation->English->DM50->Fixed Mount The DataMan 50 reader is packaged in a rugged, IP65-rated housing. Reference Manual DataMan Questions and Answers provides context-sensitive information. You can view this help inside the Setup Tool or as a stand-alone help file.
  • Page 4 60 fps at full resolution DataMan 50QL √ √ (DMR-50QL-00) Lens Type 3 focal position M12 lens DataMan 50S* √ √ √ (DMR-50S-00) *S: Maximum decode rate of 5 codes / sec 6 DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 5 NOTE: The ESD-safe front cover has to be mounted without the screw washers to ensure proper electrical connection to the housing. POWER SUPPLY Power Supply, 6V (DM100-PWR-000) MOUNTING BRACKETS Pivot Mounting Bracket (DM100-PIVOTM-00) Universal Mounting Bracket (DM50-UBRK-000) 8 DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 6 Reader Layout The following image shows the characteristics of the DataMan 50 reader. Cable Mounting holes (M3 x 3.5mm) yellow arrow indicates selected focus position 3-position M12 lens Hidden square nut as an alternative Status LEDs mounting option Remove side cover...
  • Page 7 Setting the Focus Position DataMan 50 can operate in one of three distance ranges. To set the focus Line up the holes with the icons, and attach the rubber part to the position: front window. Remove the screws, washers, lens cover, and rubber part.
  • Page 8 Dimensions Observe the following DataMan 50 reader dimensions when installing your 45.40 mm reader. 1.79” 31.75mm 1.25in 31.75 mm 23.44mm 1.25” 0.92in 27.40 mm 1.08” 23.60mm 27.40mm 21.65mm 21.65 mm 0.93in 1.08in 0.85in 0.85” 5.67mm 0.22in 5.67 mm 45.40mm 0.22”...
  • Page 9 Field of View and Reading Distances This chart shows the horizontal field of view for the DataMan 50 at a range of This chart shows the supported range of reading distances at 70 mm working distances, together with the supported range of reading distances at focus position.
  • Page 10 2. Insert CD-ROM and follow the on-screen prompts until you 12 mil 54-133 mm (2.1-5.2 in) successfully completed the DataMan Software installation process. 3. Connect the DataMan 50 reader to your PC. 6 mil 66-122 mm (2.5-4.8 in) 4. Launch the Setup Tool and click Refresh.
  • Page 11 Configure trigger and output actions, decoder settings, wake- up messages and data logging Table View Train See all the selectable values in the Setup Tool in one table Read history status Connection status 20 DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 12 Backup Device Create a device configuration .cdc file for a A reader can also generate a Cognex device configuration (.cdc) file, which specific reader. stores the set of runtime parameters plus any identification data, such as the name of the device.
  • Page 13 DataMan 50 Triggering Use the Setup Tool Menu Bar (Continued) DataMan 50 readers support the following trigger modes: Use the Edit menu for standard Cut, Copy and Paste operations. • Self: At an interval you configure, the reader automatically detects Use the View menu to view reader information (serial number, firmware and decodes codes in its field of view.
  • Page 14 If you are using external triggering you can use any of these methods to Training your reader with the expected symbology can make the time trigger your DataMan 50 series reader: required to decode successive symbols more consistent. In addition, training may help increase decode yield.

  • Page 15: Test Mode

    For more information, see the Fixed Mount Reference. 28 DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 16 Your reader can be configured for up to 16 different settings. In Single trigger White/Black Input-1 This is a male mode, you can enable multiple (or all) setups, and the DataMan 50 reader connector/plug. Light Blue goes through all of the configured imager combinations until there is a decoded image or there are no images left (that is, a no read image).
  • Page 17 Input-1 Light Blue/Black Output-1 Light Blue/Black Output-1 Light Blue/Yellow Output-Common This is a female Light Blue/Yellow Output-Common connector/socket. Light Blue/Green Output-Strobe Light Blue/Green Output-Strobe This is a female connector/socket. 32 DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 18 External Wiring Examples: Digital Input Lines Inputs are not galvanic isolated but need to be referenced to ground. DM50 sinking Input-Internal-1/ Input-Internal-2 (Internal Signals) Input-0/Input-1 Constant 2mA current sink ESD Protection 34 DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 19 NPN (pull down) output type characteristics are the following: Applied voltage 26 VDC or less Residual voltage 0.85V or less Maximum sink current 25mA Short-circuit current 100mA or less Short-circuit protection multifuse - 50mA 36 DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 20 0.8V or less Maximum source current 25mA Short-circuit current 50mA or less DM50 Short-circuit protection multifuse - 50mA 50 mA Output 0,1 Output Common DM50 50 mA Output 0,1 Output Common 38 DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 21 Open-collector output type characteristics are the following: Output voltage range 0-26V Low level 0-0.4V Output current 25mA max Short-circuit current 125mA Output Common DM50 Short-circuit protection multifuse - 50mA 50 mA Output 0,1 40 DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 22 External Load Strobe Output The following figure shows the wiring diagram of the illumination strobe output. +5VDC LOAD 50 mA Output-Strobe DM50 ESD Protection Strobe (Internal signal) DM50 50 mA LOAD 42 DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 23 Multi-Port Connections You can connect multiple DataMan 50 readers to a single PC (or other must provide Tx Data, Rx Data, and ground. The Tx Data and Rx Data device equipped with a serial port) using a multi-port connection. pins on adjacent connectors must be connected to provide the multi- port connection.
  • Page 24 Configuring for Multi-Port Operation Multi-Port Usage Notes You must connect the Setup Tool to each DataMan 50 in turn and en- You can obtain the best results when using multi-port connections by able multi-port operation. Click the Communication Settings task and keeping the following usage guidelines in mind as you design your check the Enable Multi-Port (RS-232 Sharing) check box.
  • Page 25 DataMan 50 Specifications Compliance Statements DataMan 50 readers meet or exceed the require- this equipment in a residential area is likely to Weight 76 g (including cable) ments of all applicable standards organizations cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interfer- for safe operation.
  • Page 26 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. 50 DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 27: Factory Defaults

    Reboot Scanner Factory Defaults Copyright © 2014 Cognex Corporation All Rights Reserved. This document may not be copied in whole or in part, nor transferred to any other media or language, without the written permission of Cognex Corporation. The hardware and portions of the software described in this document may be covered by one or more of the U.S.