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MX-100

Quick Reference Guide

2018 October 16

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Page 1 MX-100 Quick Reference Guide 2018 October 16...
Page 2 Precautions To reduce the risk of injury or equipment damage, observe the following precautions when you install the Cognex product: Route cables and wires away from high-current wiring or high-voltage power sources to reduce the risk of damage or malfunction from the following causes: over-voltage, line noise, electrostatic discharge (ESD), power surges, or other irregularities in the power supply.
Page 3: Intended Use
8 plus Intended Use The MX-100 is a mobile phone accessory, which includes an on-axis LED aimer and diffuse LED illumination. When combined with the barcode decoding capabilities of the Cognex Mobile Barcodes SDK, it provides a more robust barcode scanning experience than a standard mobile phone.
Page 4: Usage Prévu
Usage Prévu Le MX-100 est un accessoire de téléphone portable qui comprend un viseur axial LED et un éclairage LED diffus. Combiné avec les capacités de décodage de codes à barres du lecteur mobile Cognex SDK, il fournit une expérience de numérisation de codes à...
Page 5: Dimensional Drawings
Dimensional Drawings For iPhone 7/8...
Page 6 For iPhone 7+/8+...
Page 7: Assembling The Reader
Assembling the Reader Attaching the MX-100 1. Slide the MX-100 battery pack into the OtterBox uniVERSE case slot until it locks in place. Do not attempt installation with the aimer attached to the battery pack. 2. Align the slot on the bottom of the aimer with the rail on the top of the battery pack and slide the aimer to the right until the locking mechanism snaps into place.
Page 8 OtterBox uniVERSE case. You may need to use your thumb to push it into place. Removing the MX-100 1. Using your thumb, push the top hook of the aimer towards the back of phone until it disengages from the slot in the top of the OtterBox uniVERSE...
Page 9 2. While depressing the release button on the top of the MX-100 (1), slide the aimer from right to left (2) to remove it from the battery. 3. Slide the battery pack downward until it completely disengages from the OtterBox uniVERSE case.
Page 10: Battery Status Indicator
Battery Status Indicator It is recommended that you recharge your MX-100 when the indicator shows 1/4 charge.
Page 11 USB-C port. 2. Plug the MX-100 into a USB-C charging cord (sold separately). 3. Charge the MX-100 using either a computer USB port or a standard, 5V wall charger (sold separately). 4. The indicators LED’s will flash the current battery level while charging.
Page 12: Using The Mx-100
You can begin using your MX-100 right away by downloading the ‘Cognex Barcode Scanners’ mobile application from the iTunes App store. Once the application is installed, simply tap on the settings icon and select “MX-100”. Note that the MX-100 must be attached and charged to enable this option: You can also change the MX-100’s configuration using the Cognex Barcode...
Page 13 Below is a brief description of each Settings and its function. Aimer Intensity – sets the relative aimer LED brightness, from 0%(off) to 100% (full strength). The default is 100%. Aimer Blink rate – sets the aimer LED’s relative modulation rate (or blink rate). Higher blink rates cause the aimer LED to be “on”...
Page 14 Note that highly reflective barcodes may be difficult to scan with too much illumination. The default is 40%. Timeout – sets the MX-100’s scanning timeout, in seconds, from 1 second to 150 seconds. If no barcode is successfully scanned during the timeout period, the MX-100 will automatically turn off and scanning will end.
Page 15: Developing For Mx-100
. This means that when you need a more rugged or higher- performing scanning solution like the MX mobile terminals, you simply upgrade your device without having to upgrade your application as well. Scanning with the mobile device’s camera is a separately licensed feature of the Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK.
Page 16: Troubleshooting
3. If the MX-100 becomes unresponsive, verify the unit is properly charged by pressing the battery button on the back of the MX-100. The four LED lights indicate the charge level. 4. To reset the MX-100, simply remove the top aimer from the battery pack, then reattach it using the removal and installation steps in the Quick Start Guide.
Page 17: Maintenance
Maintenance The MX-100 and its host device should be kept free of all debris and foreign particles to prevent any damage to either product. MX-100 products will not damage your host device, however, debris and foreign particles that come between your MX-100...
Page 18 Storage If the MX-100 is not used for an extended period, it is recommended that you remove it from the device and storing it in a dry, cool place in its original package. The aimer...
Page 19: Compliance Statements
FCC Part 15, Subpart B Class A Canada ICES-003, Class A EN61326-1 European Community Note: For the most current CE declaration and regulatory conformity information, see the Cognex support site: cognex.com/support. Safety and Regulatory European Compliance WARNING: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Page 20 1:2012 TÜV SÜD AM, IEC/EN 61010-1. CB report available upon request. For European Union Users Cognex complies with Directive 2012/19/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 4 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production.
Page 21: Warrantry Information
(12) months from the date of shipment. Products must be purchased from Cognex or from an authorized reseller to be eligible for and covered under this warranty. A sales receipt from Cognex or the original Cognex authorized reseller is required for warranty service.
Page 22 DISTRIBUTOR OR OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS, SAVINGS, DATA OR RECORDS) RELATED TO THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, NO OTHER WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY. MX-100...