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Cognex DataMan 8600 Series Reference Manual

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DataMan
Handheld Verifier
Reference Manual
04/26/2017
Version: 5.7.0.75
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8600 Series

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  • Page 1 ® DataMan 8600 Series Handheld Verifier Reference Manual 04/26/2017 Version: 5.7.0.75...

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    Copyright © 2017. 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

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Legal Notices Table of Contents Symbols 8600 Series Handheld Verifier Kit Contents Data Matrix Symbol Quality Verification Upgrading a Device for Verification Getting Started Stand-off Stand-off Installation Calibration Code Quality Verification Results Formatting Output Data Verification Configuration Saving the Setup Code Quality Configuration Codes...

  • 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: 8600 Series Handheld Verifier Kit Contents

    8600 Series Handheld Verifier Kit Contents 8600 Series Handheld Verifier Kit Contents 8600 verifier stand-off Calibration card (stored in protective sleeve) This document Note: Refer to your DataMan 8600 Reference Manual for information on initial setup and establishing communication with the reader itself, as well as compliance information. WARNING: LASER LIGHT, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM: CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY...

  • Page 6: Data Matrix Symbol Quality Verification

    Data Matrix Symbol Quality Verification Data Matrix Symbol Quality Verification Cognex DataMan 8600 handheld verifiers ensure that a Data Matrix symbol meets the AIM DPM (Direct Part Mark) / ISO/IEC TR 29158 Quality Guideline. The DataMan 8600 handheld verifiers provide: Contract Compliance: The DataMan 8600 software, integrated lighting, and fixed optics meet the AIM-DPM / ISO/IEC TR 29158 Quality Guideline.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started Stand-off The stand-off is an accessory that consists of a plastic frame that is attachable to the device (see below). The stand-off accessory comes with one set of 7mm spacers which must be screwed onto the stand-off. The reading distance the spacer provides is 7mm.

  • Page 8: Calibration

    Getting Started 2. The stand-off snap-fits into the reader. Calibration 1. Start the DataMan Setup Tool and connect to your reader. 2. Select the Code Quality Settings task pane. 3. Check the box for Verification Enabled under the Verification tab. 4.

  • Page 9: Code Quality

    Code Quality Code Quality Verification In order to perform Direct Part Mark Verification, your reader must be calibrated as described in the previous section. To read symbols and view verification results, perform the following steps: 1. Start the DataMan Setup Tool and connect to your reader. 2.

  • Page 10: Results

    Code Quality Results The Results Display task pane presents the results of the verification on the right-hand side (you activate the Results Display task pane by clicking Code Quality under View). For more information on interpreting the verification results, enable Q and A (View > Q+A Help). The Results Display task pane can toggle between displaying results and Q&A information.
  • Page 11 Code Quality Note: Consult the Q and A of the Data Formatting task pane for more detailed information on how data formatting works. Note: Code Quality metrics are available in script-based formatting. An example snippet is available at Insert Snippet > Simple formatting > Outputting Code quality parameters. For more detailed information, please refer to the Communications and Programming Guide.

  • Page 12: Verification Configuration

    Verification Configuration Verification Configuration Saving the Setup Once you have configured your reader with the settings you want it to use, choose System > Save Settings to save the configuration or click the Save Settings icon on the top icon row. Use the Backup feature to save the configuration to a directory on the PC.

  • Page 13: 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.
  • Page 14 Copyright © 2017 Cognex Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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