Getting Started About DataMan 8100 and 8500 • DataMan 8100/8500 Page 4 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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Infrastructure Mode does not use the and diffuse lighting all in one electronically controlled light. base station for communication (see The DataMan 8500 readers include liquid lens technology and page 34-35). Cognex’s 2DMax+ algorithms for the most challenging barcodes The DataMan 8100 and 8500 base stations are available with the of all types.
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DataMan 8100/8500 Accessories Serial/USB slide-in Ethernet slide-in Battery for the Multi-Battery Charger wireless reader DMCM-SERIALM-00 DMCM-ENETM-00 DMA-MBC-xx DMA-HHBATTERY-00 Intelligent Base Wireless slide-in Station Battery for the DMCM-WLESSM-00 DMA-IBASE-00 wireless reader DMA-HHBATTERY-01 Power Supply for Charging Base base station Station DMA-CBASE-00 DMA-24VPWR-xx DataMan 8100 and 8500 Reader Cables Power Supply for...
Physical Layout of the Reader DataMan 8100/8500 Accessories (Continued) Ethernet Coiled cable, 5m Ethernet cable, 2.5 m LASER LIGHT, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM DM8000-ECABLE-02 DM8000-ECABLEC-05* Laser aimer Trigger (press and UltraLight hold to read) Ethernet cable, 5 m (DataMan Ethernet cable, 30 m 8500 only) DM8000-ECABLE-05...
Overview of Setting Up the Reader Physical Layout of the Base Station base station Connection point with To be able to connect to your reader or base station on your status indicators the reader: computer, you must perform the following steps: •...
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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 Trigger button Context based help Read history Battery level indicator Connection status/ Signal strength 14 DataMan 8100 and 8500 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 8100 and 8500 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 address, subnet mask, and so on.
Troubleshooting an Ethernet Connection Connecting a Handheld Through Ethernet 1. Connect the 2. With a 2.5 mm 3. Insert the plug and slide If your reader does not appear in the Setup Tool’s list of network Allen Wrench, the cable lock up to the devices, you may need to adjust your network settings.
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Observe the following electrical requirements: Connecting a Handheld Through RS-232 1. Connect the 2. With a 2.5 mm 3. Insert the plug and slide Reserved serial slide- Allen Wrench, the cable lock up to the in (DMCM- tighten the screws reader and twist the cable SERIALM-00) to so that the slide-in...
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Keyboard Emulation With Keyboard Keyboard Emulation Without Keyboard 1. Connect the PS/2 keyboard adapter to your unpowered PC. 1. Scan the PS/2 Keyboard Emulation Enable Configuration Code (from 2. Connect your PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard adapter, and start up the Reader Configuration Codes document, available though the your PC.
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Keyboard Emulation With WiFi Reader Keyboard Emulation With WiFi Reader Using Without Keyboard Keyboard 1. Connect the PS/2 keyboard adapter to your unpowered PC. 1. With your wireless reader, scan the Base Station PS/2 Keyboard Emulation 2. Connect your PS/2 keyboard to Enable Configuration Code from the Reader the PS/2 keyboard adapter.
Use the DM8500-USB-00 cable (2.5 meters) or the DM8500-USBC-02 1. Disconnect from Setup Tool if cable (2.5 meters). For DataMan 8500, use an external power supply: you are connected. 1. Disconnect from Setup Tool if DataMan 8000 Power Supply (DM100-PWR-000).
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Connecting to a Wireless DataMan 8100/8500 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- Allen Wrench, in (DMCM- tighten the WLESSM-00) to screws so that your DataMan the slide-in is...
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Wireless Connections (Continued) Observe the following electrical requirements when connecting the base 7. When the base station is powered up, place your reader into the base station through RS-232: station. They become automatically paired. The base station’s status indicator becomes green. When the wireless reader is removed from the base, a wireless connection is established.
Wireless Connections (Continued) Base Station Routing Capabilities The base station is visible as connected through either RS-232, USB or 9. Lift your reader up from the base station and start reading codes. Ethernet, but it routes data through the wireless interface to the reader. NOTES •...
Ad-hoc Mode Infrastructure Mode It is possible to connect to the reader in infrastructure mode using Wifi It is possible to connect to the reader wirelessly with the computer in ad-hoc connection. You need to reset the reader to factory defaults, connect mode (using a reader-created Wifi connection).
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.
Wireless Reader: Buffering Data (Continued) Summary of Wireless Buffering Indicators When you leave the wireless range, you can still keep reading codes. The Condition Status Indicator: Status Indicator: Base Sounds reader going offline is indicated by a long beep and the status indicator flashes Reader Station magenta.
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.
Do not disas- semble, heat above 60ºC (140ºF), or incinerate. Replace battery with Cognex DMA-HHBATTERY-00 or 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. Place the battery in the spare battery charger in the direction of the 3. Put the replacement battery into the slot. The battery has a small triangle on small triangle of the battery. one side. Make sure that you insert the battery in a way that the triangle end goes into the slot first.
Trigger Types Field of View and Reading Distances There is a range of reading distances available for different code sizes The DataMan 8100/8500 trigger mode determines when the reader attempts and focus positions. Select a focus position that allows you to read the to read a code.
Map of Field of View and Reading Distances 396 mm (15.5 in) 312 mm (12.2 in) 154 mm (6.06 in) 33 mm (1.29 in) 5 mil 75 mm (2.9 in) 10 mil 210 mm (8.2 in) 20 mil 374 mm (14.7 in) 7 mil 215 mm (8.4 in) 13 mil 409 mm (16.1 in)
Setup Tool. • ETH: Class 2 PoE supply IEEE 802.3af* • DataMan 8500: • USB: external 5.0 W maximum LPS or NEC class 2 power supply: +5V - +6V DC There are three ways to enable or disable Industrial Protocols. Using either method, a reboot is required for the changes to come into effect.
Maximum 95% (non-condensing) radiation exposure. Humidity • Do not attempt to service or repair this product -- return it to Cognex for service. Power Supply 24V -+ 10%, 13 W maximum LPS or NEC class 2 power supply, or Requirements PoE class 3 (connect only •...
Agency Compliance Statements The DataMan 8000 series device meets or exceeds the requirements of all applicable stan- Regulator Specification dards organizations for safe operation. However, as with any electrical equipment, the best European Community EN301 489-1 / -17 way to ensure safe operation is to operate them according to the agency guidelines that EN300 328-2 follow.
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Agency Compliance Statements (Continued) European Compliance Canadian Compliance This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Japanese Compliance This equipment complies with the essential requirements of EU Directives 1999/5/ EC, 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC, as applicable.
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Agency Compliance Statements (Continued) dostępne u lokalnych przedstawicieli. Laser Safety Statement Acest echipament este in conformitate cu cerintele esentiale ale Directivelor EU 1999/5/ Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for de- EC, 2004/108/EC si 2006/95/EC. Certifi-catele sunt disponibile la reprezentanta lo- viations pursuant to Laser Notice No.
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For European Union Users Este produto está homologado pela ANATEL, de acordo com os procedimentos reg- Cognex complies with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE ulamentados pela Resolução 242/2000, e atende aos requisitos técnicos aplicados. COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Agency Compliance Statements: DataMan Base Station The DataMan Base Station meets or exceeds the requirements of all applicable standards this device must accept any interference received, including interference organizations for safe operation. However, as with any electrical equipment, the best way that may cause undesired operation.
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Agency Compliance Statements: DataMan Base Station (Continued) (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) 1999/5/CE, 2004/108/CE et/ou 2006/95/CE. Veuillez consulter votre représentant este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que local pour les déclarations applicables.
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For European Union Users mus. Deklaracijas galima gauti iš Jusu vietinio atstovo. Cognex complies with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND Šis iekartas atbilst ES direktivu 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC un 2006/95/EC prasibam. OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment Deklaracijas ir pieejamas regionalajasparstavniecibas.
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