Cognex DataMan 8600 Verifier Series Reference Manual
Cognex DataMan 8600 Verifier Series Reference Manual

Cognex DataMan 8600 Verifier Series Reference Manual

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2021 February 26
Revision: 6.1.10.17
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8600 Verifier

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  • Page 1 ® DataMan 8600 Verifier Reference Manual 2021 February 26 Revision: 6.1.10.17...
  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    Copyright © 202. 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

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Legal Notices Table of Contents Symbols 8600 Series Handheld Verifier Kit Contents Data Matrix Symbol Quality Verification Upgrading a Device for Verification Getting Started Stand-off Stand-off Installation Calibration Code Quality Verification Formatting Output Data Verification Configuration Saving the Setup Code Quality Configuration Codes...
  • 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: 8600 Series Handheld Verifier Kit Contents

    8600 Series Handheld Verifier Kit Contents 8600 Series Handheld Verifier Kit Contents 8600 verifier stand-off Calibration card (stored in protective sleeve) This document Note: Refer to your DataMan 8600 Reference Manual for information on initial setup and establishing communication with the reader itself, as well as compliance information. WARNING: LASER LIGHT, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM: CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY...
  • Page 6: Data Matrix Symbol Quality Verification

    1. Connect the reader to the DataMan Setup Tool. 2. Choose System > Upload Feature Key. 3. Select the feature key file that you received from Cognex. 4. The reader automatically reboots after the upgrade and it is ready to use for verification.
  • Page 7: Getting Started Stand-Off

    Getting Started Getting Started Stand-off The stand-off is an accessory that consists of a plastic frame that is attachable to the device (see below). The stand-off accessory comes with one set of 7mm spacers which must be screwed onto the stand-off. The reading distance the spacer provides is 7mm.
  • Page 8: Calibration

    Getting Started 2. The stand-off snap-fits into the reader. Calibration 1. Start the DataMan Setup Tool and connect to your reader. 2. Select the Code Quality Settings task pane. 3. Check the box for Verification Enabled under the Verification tab. 4.
  • Page 9 Getting Started 6. The system displays a green check box that says System Calibrated under Calibration in Verification Settings.
  • Page 10: Code Quality

    Code Quality Code Quality Verification In order to perform Direct Part Mark Verification, your reader must be calibrated as described in the previous section. To read symbols and view verification results, perform the following steps: 1. Start the DataMan Setup Tool and connect to your reader. 2.
  • Page 11 Code Quality Note: Consult the Q and A of the Data Formatting task pane for more detailed information on how data formatting works. Note: Code Quality metrics are available in script-based formatting. An example snippet is available at Insert Snippet > Simple formatting > Outputting Code quality parameters. For more detailed information, see the DataMan Communications and Programming Guide.
  • Page 12: Verification Configuration

    Verification Configuration Verification Configuration Saving the Setup Once you have configured your reader with the settings you want it to use, choose System > Save Settings to save the configuration or click the Save Settings icon on the top icon row. Use the Backup feature to save the configuration to a directory on the PC.
  • Page 13: Precautions

    Precautions Precautions To reduce the risk of injury or equipment damage, observe the following precautions when you install the Cognex product: This product is intended for industrial use in automated manufacturing or similar applications. The safety of any system incorporating this product is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
  • Page 14 Copyright © 202 Cognex Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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