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Cognex DataMan 50 Reference Manual

Cognex DataMan 50 Reference Manual

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2025 April 08
Revision: 25.2.0.16
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  • Page 1 ® DataMan Reference Manual 2025 April 08 Revision: 25.2.0.16...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2025. 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 Lens Covers Power Supply Mounting Brackets DataMan 50 Systems Model Limitations ReaderLayout Dimensions Setting Up Your DataMan 50 Setting the Focus Position Field of View and Reading Distances DataMan 50 Specifications DataMan 50 Imager Specifications LED Wavelengths Using Your DataMan 50...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Compliance Statements Precautions Reader Programming Codes...
  • Page 5 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 6 The DataMan 50 reader is packaged in a rugged, IP65-rated housing. This document provides basic information about how to configure and use DataMan 50 readers. Additional information is available through the Windows Start menu or the DataMan Setup Tool Help menu after you install the DataMan software on...
  • Page 7 The Setup Tool Reference Manual describes the user interface of the DataMan Setup Tool software. Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->English->Setup Tool Reference Manual The Release Notes list detailed system requirements and additional information about this DataMan software release. Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->DataMan v x.x.x Release Notes...
  • Page 8 Getting Started DataMan 50 Accessories Cables USB Cable, 1.5 m (DM100-USB-000) USB Cable, 3 m (DM100-USB-030) USB and Flying Leads I/O Cable, 2.0 m (DM-USBIO-00) RS-232 and Flying Leads I/O Cable, 2.5 m (DM-RS232IO-00) RS-232 Cable, 1.5 m (DM100-RS232-000) Extension Cable, 5 m (DM100-EXTCBL-000)
  • Page 9 Getting Started Mounting Brackets Pivot Mounting Bracket (DM100-PIVOTM-01) Universal Mounting Bracket (DM50-UBRK-000)
  • Page 10 Getting Started DataMan 50 Systems S models do not have Burst and Continuous trigger modes. Omni-directional 1-D IDQuick™ — Well 1DMax+™ with Code Reading marked 2-D Code HOTBARS™ Reading DataMan 50L (DMR-50L-00) √ DataMan 50QL (DMR-50QL-00) √ √ DataMan 50S (DMR-50S-00) √...
  • Page 11 Getting Started ReaderLayout The following image shows the characteristics of the DataMan 50 reader. Status LEDs: - YELLOW - GREEN - RED Cable Internal illumination 3-position M12 lens LED aimer Mounting holes (M3 x 3.5 mm) Remove side cover to access square nut (M3)
  • Page 12 Getting Started Dimensions Observe the following DataMan 50 reader dimensions when installing your reader...
  • Page 13 Setting Up Your DataMan 50 Setting Up Your DataMan 50 Setting the Focus Position DataMan 50 can operate in one of three distance ranges. To set the focus position: 1. Remove the screws, washers, lens cover, and rubber part. PHILLIPS PAN HEAD M1.6 X 8 MM 2.
  • Page 14 Setting Up Your DataMan 50 5. Attach both to the housing and add the washers and screws. PHILLIPS PAN HEAD M1.6 X 8 MM 6. Tighten screws in the order shown below. The maximum torque for the cover screws is 5 N-cm (0.4 pound-inch). The...
  • Page 15 Setting Up Your DataMan 50 Field of View and Reading Distances The following charts show the field of view (FoV) of the DataMan 50 series readers. Reading distance values are also provided for 1-D and 2-D example code distances. This chart shows the supported range of reading distances at 45 mm focus position.
  • Page 16 Setting Up Your DataMan 50 The following table shows the FoV widths in mm at various distances. Distances in mm DataMan 50 DataMan 50 Specifications Weight 76 g (including cable) Operating 0 ºC — 40 ºC (32 ºF — 104 ºF)
  • Page 17 Setting Up Your DataMan 50 DataMan 50 Imager Specifications Specification DataMan 50 Series Imager Image Sensor 1/3 inch CMOS Image Sensor Properties 4.51 mm x 2.88 mm (H x V), 6.0 µm square pixels Image Resolution (pixels) 752 x 480 Electronic Shutter Speed 18 µs to 25 ms exposure...
  • Page 18 3. Connect the DataMan 50 reader to your PC. 4. Choose Start > Programs > Cognex > DataMan Software v x.x.x > Setup Tool to launch the DataMan Setup Tool. The detected readers will appear under the COM ports.
  • Page 19 Using Your DataMan 50 External Triggers If you are using external triggering, you can use any of these methods to trigger your DataMan 50 series reader: Send a pulse on the I/O cable: Input 0 (white) Input 1 (white/black) Send a serial trigger command over the RS-232 connection or the Ethernet connection.
  • Page 20 Connections, Optics and Lighting Connections, Optics and Lighting I/O Cable The I/O cable provides access to trigger and high-speed outputs. Unused wires can be clipped short or tied back using a tie made of non-conductive material. For RS-232, use the Power Supply return path for ground. Note: GND (Pin 4) is connected to the reader housing, cable shield, and DB15 shell.
  • Page 21 Connections, Optics and Lighting USB and Flying Leads I/O Cable You can connect a cable with USB and flying leads (DM-USBIO-00) to the cable that is attached to the device. The following table shows the pinout and color description of the flying leads. This is a female connector/socket.
  • Page 22 Connections, Optics and Lighting This is a female connector/socket. Color Signal Brown/White Blue/White Output-0 White Input-0 White/Black Input-1 Light Blue/Black Output-1 Light Blue/Yellow Output-Common Light Blue/Green Output-Strobe...
  • Page 23 Connections, Optics and Lighting Flying Leads Cable You can connect a cable with flying leads (DM50-PWRIO-05) to the cable that is attached to the device. The following table shows the pinout and color description of the flying leads. This is a female connector/socket. Color Signal Green...
  • Page 24 Connections, Optics and Lighting Digital Input Lines Inputs are not galvanic isolated but need to be referenced to ground. External Wiring Examples: Digital Input Lines...
  • Page 25 Connections, Optics and Lighting Digital Output Lines The digital outputs can be used as either NPN (pull-down) or PNP (pull-up) lines. For NPN lines, the external load should be connected between the output and the positive supply voltage (<24 V). The outputs pull down to less than 3 V when ON, which causes current to flow through the load.
  • Page 26 Connections, Optics and Lighting External Wiring Examples: Digital Output Lines NPN: PNP:...
  • Page 27 Connections, Optics and Lighting Illumination Strobe Output The strobe output is provided by a diode that is added to the push-pull circuit, with series to the pull-up transistor. This diode blocks the higher voltage when the output is pulled up when used as open-collector type driving, but enables the driving of high level in TTL mode.
  • Page 28 Connections, Optics and Lighting External Load Strobe Output NPN: PNP:...
  • Page 29 Instead, you must construct your own cable that meets the requirements of your system configuration. The cable must provide a DB9 connector for each DataMan 50 serial cable and a DB9 connector for the PC serial port. Each DB9 connector must provide Tx Data, Rx Data, and ground. The Tx Data and Rx Data pins on adjacent connectors must be connected to provide the multi-port connection.
  • Page 30 There is no guaranteed delivery order when multiple readers transmit data using a multi-port connection; read results may arrive at the PC in any order. You can configure each DataMan 50 readerin a multi-port connection to add identifying data to each read result.
  • Page 31 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 DataMan product with harsh or corrosive solvents, including lye, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) or gasoline.
  • Page 32 Compliance Statements DataMan 50 readers meet or exceed 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 33 Group. No further labeling is required. For European Community 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 34 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 35 Reader Programming Codes Reader Programming Codes Reset Scanner to Factory Defaults Reboot Scanner...
  • Page 36 Copyright © 2025 Cognex Corporation. All Rights Reserved.