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Getting Started Section Title Page 4 Page 2 • About DataMan 500 • For More Information • DataMan 500 Systems • DataMan 500 Accessories Setting Up Your DataMan Page 8 Reader Layout • Dimensions • Installing the Lens • Mounting the Reader • Connecting the Reader • Reading Distances and Field of View •...
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I/O, as well as advanced options for lighting and optics. Cognex->DataMan Setup Tool v x.x->Documentation->DM500->Questions and Answers The DataMan 500 is packaged in a rugged, IP65-rated housing, and it provides numerous ease-of-use features, including one-button code DataMan 500 Release Notes list detailed system training.
Installing the Lens Observe the following DataMan 500 dimensions when installing your DataMan 500 ships with no lens installed. You must install either a reader. The upper left image shows the illumination accessory. variable-focus liquid lens module or a standard CS-mount lens before using your reader.
Mounting the Reader Supply power to the reader using a Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector. The DataMan 500 reader provides four threaded attachment points. Use Cognex recommends the following connection sequence: all of them when mounting your reader. For exact dimensions, see the DataMan 500 Reference.
Reading Distance and Field of View For the DataMan 500, two liquid lens modules are available, one 299 mm (11.7 in) with a 13.3 mm lens (DM500- LLM-013) and one with a 18.8 mm lens (DM500-LLM-018). The following images provide the 150 mm (5.9 in)
If you do not know the IP address, use the Force Network RS-232 connections Settings options. Either method should allow the DataMan 500 Devices connected to PC reader to appear in the list of Network devices so that you can serial ports listed here.
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Choose a trigger type and other acquisition parameters System Settings Configure input and output signals Read history Train status Connection status 22 DataMan 500 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 500 Quick Reference Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Setup Tool, and the Tasks menu to switch between various Setup Tool the name of the device, its IP address, subnet mask, and so on. Cognex options. recommends generating a device configuration file for each reader to allow you Use the System menu to manage the current settings on the reader to restore a reader to its operating state with minimal effort.
The high-speed image acquisition and processing capabilities of the DataMan 500 allow it to detect and decode codes at up to 80 codes per second, multiple decodes per scan. If you set a higher re-read delay than the •...
NOTE that only a single symbol of each symbology kind can be trained. trained symbologies. 28 DataMan 500 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 500 Quick Reference Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Follow the steps in this section to install and remove the module. Remove the lens cover. 9 N-cm (0.8 Lb-In) WARNING Disconnect DataMan from power Attach the lighting module to the DataMan 500 Reader before inserting/removing lighting module. • Use longer screws supplied with module.
50mA greater than 21V. High Speed Out 0 Common PNP PLC PNP Compatible Input 24VDC 24VDC 36 DataMan 500 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 500 Quick Reference Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Input current: 4.2 mA @ 24 VDC; 2.0 mA @ 12 VDC Power Supply Class 3 Maximum power: 5W (internal illumination) Requirements 13W (High-Power Lighting Module) injector 38 DataMan 500 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 500 Quick Reference Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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UL and cUL Statement cause harmful interference to radio communica- supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not The DataMan 500 series meets or exceeds the tions. Operation of this equipment in a residential CE marked and does not comply with the Low...
• Do not attempt to service or repair this product -- return it to Cognex CAUTION: This device requires the use of a PoE Class 3 or 48V DC LPS power for service.
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