Cognex DataMan 7550 Quick Reference

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Install Software

Trigger (press and hold to read)
1. Insert CD-ROM and install software (follow prompts).
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2. When prompted, click Continue Anyway.
Status: Red: read failed
Green: read succeeded
Blue: cordless link up
Blinking red: low battery
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Connect Device

1. Connect base or device to PC using USB or Serial cable (PS/2
Keyboard cable is not supported by setup tool.)
2. Connect base or device to power supply.

Place in Base (Cordless Only)

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Cable release (corded unit) Inserting device in base establishes Bluetooth® link and charges
battery.
Charge: Steady green: fully charged
Blinking green: charging
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Scan Connection Code

Scan USB Serial or RS-232 Serial configuration code from the
back of this document.
Status: Steady red: connected to power
Blinking red: data transfer

Load USB Driver (USB Only)

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Allow the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard to run.
1. Select Automatic driver installation.
2. When prompted during driver load, click Continue Anyway.
Data (RS-232, USB, PS/2 Keyboard)

Start Setup Tool

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Use setup tool to configure reader (shortcut on desktop)
1. Common tasks
2. Controls and information
Power 3. Question and Answer help
Run setup.exe if installer does not start automatically.
You must have Administrator privileges to install.
.NET Framework is installed if required.
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USB: 42206416-01
7500 USB: 42206161-01
7550
RS-232: 42206139-04
RS-232: 42203758-03S
7550
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