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MX-1100
Reference Manual
2020 June 05
Revision: 1.0.0.10

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  • Page 1 MX-1100 Reference Manual 2020 June 05 Revision: 1.0.0.10...

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    Copyright © 2020. 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: cognex.com/patents.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setting up the MX-1100 Assembling the MX-1100 Assembling the Reader with the Pistol Grip Charging Charging an MX-1100 Using the Wireless Charging Station USB Type-C Charging Changing Battery in the MX-1100 Reader Changing Battery in the Pistol Grip Reading Codes with your MX-1100...

  • Page 4: Symbols

    Symbols Symbols The following symbols indicate safety precautions and supplemental information: WARNING: This symbol indicates a hazard that could cause death, serious personal injury or electrical shock. CAUTION: This symbol indicates a hazard that could result in property damage. Note: This symbol indicates additional information about a subject. Tip: This symbol indicates suggestions and shortcuts that might not otherwise be apparent.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    This section provides general information about the Cognex MX-1100 Vision-Enabled Mobile Terminal (henceforth referred to as "MX-1100 reader"). You can also find information on the MX-1100 accessories and the physical layout of the reader and the charging station in this section.

  • Page 6: Mx-1100 Accessories

    Getting Started MX-1100 Accessories Accessory Battery for reader (3120 mAh) DMA-MTBATTERY-01 Battery for pistol grip accessory (3070 mAh) DMA-HHBATTERY-01 Pistol grip DMA-GRIP-01 Note: The grip features its own trigger button and an additional battery which can be charged via the charging station.
  • Page 7 Getting Started Accessory Wireless car charger DMA-VMCHARGER-00 DMA-24VPWR-US Power supply for charging station 24V/24W DMA-24VPWR-EU USB Type-C battery charger kits: 1. DMA-MXUSB-01 1. USB Type-C Battery Cover (DMA- MXUSB-00) + USB Type-C 3Amp Car Charger (DMA-MXUSB-CHARGER) 2. DMA-MXUSB-02 2. USB Type-C Battery Cover (DMA- MXUSB-00) + Handstrap (DMA- MXSTRAP-00) 3.

  • Page 8: Mx-1100 Layout

    Getting Started MX-1100 Layout Layout Scanner head (rotatable by 45°) Indicator LEDs Side trigger buttons Power button Touch screen Home button Speaker vents Recessed area for mobile camera Slider to lock battery cover Battery cover Lanyard hook End cap of pistol grip*...

  • Page 9: Layout Of The Charging Station

    Getting Started Layout of the Charging Station Top view: Layout Charging station power LEDs Device charger bay Battery charger LED Spare battery charger bay Bottom view: Layout Cable guide Power plug (24 V, jack) Power plug (24 V, terminal block) Note: Supply power by using only one of the connectors.

  • Page 10: Indicator Leds

    Getting Started Indicator LEDs MX-1100 indicator LEDs Type Signal Color Interval Meaning Status Battery health RED and GREEN blinking Battery health low Configuration GREEN 2 short blinks/1 sec Internal reconfiguration Overheat protection 2 short blinks/1.5 sec Overheat protection Status Low battery status...

  • Page 11: Dimensional Drawings

    Getting Started Dimensional Drawings...

  • Page 12: Mx-1100 Specifications

    6.0 μm square pixels Image Resolution (Pixels) 752 x 480 global shutter sensor Lens Type 6.2 mm with different focal positions for MX-1000 and MX-1100, M12 lens with IR blocking filter LED Wavelengths The following table shows LED types and the related wavelengths: λ...

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Mx-1100

    This section provides information on how to assemble, and how to set up your MX-1100 reader. Assembling the MX-1100 The first step in preparing your MX-1100 is assembling the components of your MX-1100 Kit. The MX-1100 Kit contains the following components: Base unit Battery + cover...
  • Page 14 Top cover Pistol grip (optional)  Perform the following steps to assemble the MX-1100 reader: 1. Carefully place the rubber insert on the base unit which is the lower part of the reader. 2. Take the provided USB cable and plug it into the base unit. Then take your phone and put it on the rubber insert.

  • Page 15: Assembling The Reader With The Pistol Grip

    If you want to use your reader with a pistol grip, perform the following steps: 1. Open the back cover of the reader by unlocking the sliders and take out the battery. Note: For more information about back cover locking and opening, see Changing Battery in the MX-1100 Reader).

  • Page 16: Charging

    Setting up the MX-1100 2. Plug the pistol grip accessory cable into the grip accessory connector. WARNING: Do not insert the battery into the pistol grip during the assembly process. Note: For more information on how to insert the battery into the grip after the assembly process, see Changing Battery in the Pistol Grip on page 22...

  • Page 17: Charging An Mx-1100 Using The Wireless Charging Station

    Charging an MX-1100 Using the Wireless Charging Station You can charge your MX-1100 reader using the wireless charging station. It has threaded inserts at the bottom to be securely mountable on different surfaces. It allows the charging of both the spare battery and the main unit.
  • Page 18 Setting up the MX-1100 When the wireless reader is removed from the device bay, the charging station power led becomes red. It indicates that the charger is inactive. To charge the spare battery, you need to insert it to the battery charging bay of the charging station. Make sure that the...
  • Page 19 Setting up the MX-1100 Once you put the spare battery into the battery bay, the battery charger LED light turns to red, while the flashing red light indicates an error. When charging is finished, the LED light turns green. Note: For more information on the battery charger LED lights, see...

  • Page 20: Usb Type-C Charging

    Note: Both the cable and the power supply must be compatible with 5V/3A. Changing Battery in the MX-1100 Reader The MX-1100 reader contains a battery (lithium polymer battery, capacity: 3000 mAh) which you can charge by putting it into the spare battery charging bay of the charging station.
  • Page 21 Setting up the MX-1100 Note: For more information on charging the batteries, see Charging. 3. Put a new battery into the battery bay of your reader or wait until the charging process of the discharged battery is finished. Make sure that the battery is properly installed in the battery bay.

  • Page 22: Changing Battery In The Pistol Grip

    The battery used in the devices may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 ºC (140 ºF), or incinerate. Replace battery with Cognex DMA-HHBATTERY-01 only. The use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 23 Setting up the MX-1100 3. Put the replacement battery into the slot. The battery has a small triangle on one side. Make sure that you insert the battery into the slot with the side depicting the triangle pushed in first.

  • Page 24: Reading Codes With Your Mx-1100

    Reading Codes with your MX-1100 Reading Codes with your MX-1100 The following map shows the field of view (FoV) of MX-1100 readers. Reading distance values are also provided for 2-D and Code39 example code distances. Field of View and Reading Distances...

  • Page 25: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning the Reader Housing To clean the outside of the reader housing, use a small amount of mild detergent cleaner or isopropyl alcohol on a cleaning cloth. Do not pour the cleaner directly onto the reader housing. CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean any MX Series product with harsh or corrosive solvents, including lye, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) or gasoline.

  • Page 26: Compliance Statements

    Compliance Statements Compliance Statements The MX-1100 has Regulatory Model 1AA7 (inductive) and Regulatory Model R00078 (non-inductive) , 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 27: Compliance Statements: Wireless Charging Station

    Registration number: MSIP-REM-CGX-DMA-MT-BASE 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. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment, if not properly disposed.

  • Page 28: 中 国 大 陆 Rohs (Information For China Rohs Compliance)

    Compliance Statements 中 国 大 陆 RoHS (Information for China RoHS Compliance) 根据中国大陆《 电子信息产品污染控制管理办法》 ( 也称为中国大陆RoHS)， 以下部份列出了本产品中可能包含的有 毒有害物质或元素的名称和含量。 Table of toxic and hazardous substances/elements and their content, as required by China’s management methods for controlling pollution by electronic information products. Hazardous Substances 有害物质 Part Name Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg)

  • Page 29: Precautions

    Precautions 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 30 Copyright © 2020 Cognex Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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