Getting Started Page 4 About DataMan 8050 • DataMan 8050 Accessories • Physical Layout of the Reader and the Base Station DataMan 8000 Software Overview of Setting Up the Reader • Install DataMan Page 11 8000 Software • Start the Setup Tool • Use the Setup Tool Menu Bar Connection Options Connecting through Ethernet •...
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About DataMan 8050 The DataMan 8050 readers offer the industry’s most advanced technology for reading 1D and 2D codes regardless of size, quality, printing method or An intelligent base station is also surface, and belong to the only industrial handheld ID reader family that offers provided when the DataMan 8050 Industrial Ethernet communication.
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DataMan 8050 Accessories Wall Mount for Base Wall Mount Serial/USB slide-in Ethernet slide-in Station DMCM-SERIALM-00 DMA-WALL-8000-00 DMCM-ENETM-00 DMA-IBASE-WALL-00 Intelligent Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 slide-in Base Station DMCM-BTM-00 DMA-IBASE-BT-01 DataMan 8050 Reader Cables Intelligent Bluetooth Charging Base Base Station Station DMA-IBASE-BT-02 DMA-CBASE-01 RS-232 coiled cable RS-232 coiled cable for reader, 2.5 m...
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DataMan 8050 Accessories (Continued) Physical Layout of the Reader LED aimer guide Ethernet Coiled cable, 5m Ethernet cable, 2.5 m DM8000-ECABLE-02 DM8000-ECABLEC-05* Ethernet cable, 30 m Ethernet cable, 5 m DM8000-ECABLE-30 DM8000-ECABLE-05 *Note: Collimated cable length including DM8000-ECABLE-X should not exceed 50 m.
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Overview of Setting Up the Reader Physical Layout of the Base Station DMA-IBASE-BT-XX To be able to connect to your reader or base station on your computer, base station you must perform the following steps: Connection point with status indicators 1.
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2. Download the DataMan Setup Tool from http://www.cognex.com/ Alternatively, configure your reader by scanning the appropriate reader support/dataman and follow the on-screen steps.
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Latest image Context based help Trigger button Connection status/Signal strength in case of Read history Battery level indicator WiFi connection 14 DataMan 8050 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 8050 Quick Reference Guide...
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Tasks menu to switch between various Setup Tool options. A reader can also generate a Cognex device configuration (.cdc) file, which stores the set of runtime parameters plus any identification data, such as the name of the device, its IP Use the System menu to manage the current settings on the reader and to upgrade address, subnet mask, and so on.
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Observe the following electrical requirements: Connecting a DataMan 8050 Through RS-232 3. Insert the plug and slide 2. With a 2.5 mm 1. Connect the Reserved the cable lock up to the serial slide- Allen Wrench, reader and twist the cable in (DMCM- tighten the screws so that the slide-in...
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Connecting a DataMan 8050 Through USB Using Your Device Through USB 1. Connect the 2. With a 2.5 mm 3. Insert the plug and slide the If you connect your reader with the coiled USB cable, you must use serial slide- Allen Wrench, cable lock up to the reader and your device in USB 1.1 mode.
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Connecting to a Wireless DataMan 8050 Through a Base Station 2. With a 2.5 mm 3. Insert the battery. 4. Insert the plug and twist it in place. 1. Connect the wireless slide-in Allen Wrench, (DMCM-BTM-00) tighten the to your DataMan screws so that 8050.
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Wireless Connections (Continued) Observe the following electrical requirements when connecting the base 7. When the base station is powered up, scan the Pair scan code and station through RS-232: place your reader into the base station. The base station’s status indicator becomes green.
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Wireless Connections (Continued) Pairing Strategy 9. Lift your reader up from the base station and start reading codes. In order to pair the base station and the reader in a single step without considering former pairing states and without using Setup Tool, scan the Pair NOTES code from the scan code sticker on the base station.
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Pairing Strategy (Continued) Base Station Routing Capabilities The base station is visible as connected through either RS-232, USB or Ethernet, but it routes data through the wireless interface to the reader. The base station’s indicators turn green to indicate successful pairing. reader Bluetooth When the reader is put onto another...
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Wireless Reader: Buffering Data When you are within the wireless range of the base station, your wireless Base Station Con- How to Connect reader sends decoded data to your PC through the base station, just as if you nection Type used a tethered reader.
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Wireless Reader: Buffering Data (Continued) Summary of Wireless Buffering Indicators Condition Status Indicator: Status Indicator: Base Sounds When you leave the wireless range, you can still keep reading codes. The Reader Station reader going offline is indicated by a long beep and the status indicator flashes Reader in When the reader is Reader out of the base...
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Wireless Reader: Charging When you are reading codes with your wireless reader, blinking red status Place the reader on the base station for charging. Make sure that the indicators will indicate a low battery. As the battery discharges, the blink pins at the end of the handle make contact with the pins in the base frequency increases.
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The battery used in these devices may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 60ºC (140ºF), or incin- erate. Replace battery with Cognex DMA-HHBATTERY-01 only. The use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
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Wireless Reader: Changing Batteries (Continued) 5. If using DMA-CBASE-01, place the battery in the spare battery 3. Put the replacement battery into the slot. The battery has a small triangle on charger in the direction of the small triangle of the battery. one side.
Trigger Types Map of Field of View and Reading Distances The DataMan 8050 trigger mode determines when the reader attempts to read a code. Use Setup Tool or the appropriate reader configuration codes to change trigger types. The following trigger types are supported: •...
EC, 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC, as applicable. Declarations are available from your local representative. The DataMan 8050 series device meets or exceeds the requirements of all applicable Където е приложимо, оборудването е съобразено с основните изисквания standards organizations for safe operation. However, as with any electrical equipment, the наЕвропейските...
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For European Union Users EC i 2006/95/EC, na ile znajdują zastosow-anie. Oświadczenia są dostępne u lokalnych Cognex complies with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND przedstawicieli. OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment Acest echipament este in conformitate cu cerintele esentiale ale Directivelor EU 1999/5/ (WEEE).
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Agency Compliance Statements: DataMan Base Station The DataMan Base Station meets or exceeds the requirements of all applicable standards Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Cog- organizations for safe operation. However, as with any electrical equipment, the best way nex may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
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For European Union Users e 2006/95/EC. Dichiarazioni sono disponibili presso il vostro rappresentante locale. Cognex complies with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND Ten sprzęt jest zgodny z ogólnymi wymaganiami Dyrektyw UE nr 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/ OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment EC i 2006/95/EC, na ile znajdują...
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