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Cognex MX-1000 User Manual

Cognex MX-1000 User Manual

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MX-1000
User Guide
09/08/2017
Version: 5.7.1.51

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  • Page 1 MX-1000 User Guide 09/08/2017 Version: 5.7.1.51...

  • 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

    Firmware Upgrade with DataMan Quick Setup System Setup Installing the DataMan Setup Tool Proxy Mode Keyboard Mode for iOS Keyboard Mode for Android Power Off Mode MX-1000 Battery Management Charging and Discharging Batteries Troubleshooting Compliance Statements Compliance Statements: MX-1000 Charging Station Precautions...

  • 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: About Mx-1000

    It features high-speed bar code reading performance in a modular, rugged design that supports a variety of 3rd party mobile devices. The MX-1000 reader provides the industry’s most advanced technology for reading 1-D and 2-D codes. The MX-1000X also reads challenging 2-D DPM codes.

  • Page 6: Initial Setup

    MX-1000. Please make sure that either MTP or PTP is selected on your mobile device when connected to a USB host. iii. Ensure that the MX-1000 engine is turned on by pressing either of the trigger buttons (left or right side). 2. Scan the necessary Reader Programming (RP) codes from the following list: USB Mode (Android)

  • Page 7: Tricks And Tips

    Tricks and Tips 1. A battery must be inserted in the back of the MX-1000 device for the scan engine to boot up. The scan engine does not run off the phone’s battery. Rather, the Cognex battery powers the Cognex scan engine and provides...
  • Page 8 Initial Setup auxiliary power to the phone. 2. Power the phone on separately, using the power button. 3. There is a left and right trigger button on the reader, and a software trigger button in the DataMan Quick Setup. 4. To reboot the reader, you do not have to remove the batteries. Just keep both side buttons pressed for ten seconds.

  • Page 9: The Dataman Quick Setup

    DataMan device and update the firmware. The first step in the MX-1000 setup process is to download and start the DataMan Quick Setup on your mobile phone. Note: For information on how to install the DataMan Quick Setup, see the section on Initial Testing.
  • Page 10 The DataMan Quick Setup 3. The result of reading appears in the Camera page of the DataMan Quick Setup. You can share the result by tapping the Share icon at the top right of the screen. 4. If you want to improve the exposure settings, go to the next screen of the Camera page by swiping the screen.
  • Page 11 The DataMan Quick Setup 5. On swiping again, you can configure the details of the illumination and the aimer. 6. The functions can be reached from the main menu. On the Result History page, you find details about your past activities with the DataMan Quick Setup.
  • Page 12 7. On the Device Settings page, you can configure the trigger type and the code symbologies. 8. The Statistics page provides data on the triggers and reads. You can perform the steps above not only by using the MX-1000 reader but also by using readers connected to your device on a network.

  • Page 13: Firmware Upgrade With Dataman Quick Setup

    Tip: Firmware can be upgraded via the DataMan Setup Tool as well. 1. Make sure that your mobile device is connected properly to the MX-1000 and that you have performed Initial Testing. 2. Navigate to the Device Settings page and tap Firmware update.

  • Page 14: System Setup

    4. Start the DataMan Quick Setup on your reader because the DataMan Quick Setup must be running while using the DataMan Setup Tool. 5. Start the DataMan Setup Tool on your PC or laptop. Select one or more MX-1000 readers you want to work with and click Connect.

  • Page 15: Proxy Mode

    DataMan Quick Setup must be on the same WiFi network. The DataMan Quick Setup must be running while you are using the DataMan Setup Tool. Keyboard Mode for iOS On iOS only, switch the MX-1000 reader keyboard mode on or off by scanning the following codes:...

  • Page 16: Keyboard Mode For Android

    System Setup Enable iOS Keyboard Mode Disable iOS Keyboard Mode Keyboard Mode for Android On Android only, switch the MX-1000 reader keyboard mode on or off by scanning the following codes: Enable Android Keyboard Mode Disable Android Keyboard Mode...

  • Page 17: Power Off Mode

    Power Off Mode Power Off Mode The aim of power off mode is to extend battery life by minimizing the power consumption of the device. The device can enter power off mode if the device is idle for extended time (1800 seconds by default). In power off mode, all parts of the system will be powered off except for the wireless charger.

  • Page 18: Mx-1000 Battery Management

    Charge The MX-1000 can be equipped with either the MX-1000's battery or the pistol grip battery or both. When the MX-1000 is being charged, in either cases, all batteries are being charged including the mobile device's battery. Discharge Battery Value Process When the total battery capacity of the device (i.e.
  • Page 19 Value Process 50-25% As long as the total battery capacity of the MX-1000 reader's own battery is higher than this value, the phone's own battery is kept at 100%. If the reader's own battery capacity drops below 1500 mAh, the phone battery's capacity will not be kept at 100%, but it will be charged to a certain level.
  • Page 20 (Battery Threshold MX-1000 Low): 16% (Battery Threshold MX-1000 High): 50% The MX-1000 battery values are half of the above values if the pistol grip battery is used in addition to the battery of the MX-1000reader. The mobile device will be charged unconditionally if the MX-1000 battery charge is above the BT threshold.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    DataMan readers. The MX-1000 does not connect to your On some Android devices, Make sure that either MTP or PTP is Android device in USB mode.

  • Page 22: Compliance Statements

    Compliance Statements Compliance Statements The MX-1000 has Regulatory Model 1AA7 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 23: Compliance Statements: Mx-1000 Charging Station

    You may also contact your supplier for more information on the environmental performance of this product. Compliance Statements: MX-1000 Charging Station The MX-1000 Charging Station has Regulatory Model 1ABA 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.
  • Page 24 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. Canadian This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

  • Page 25: 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 26 Copyright © 2017 Cognex Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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