Physical Layout Installation Check the Release Notes for a full list of Trigger (press and Illumination Aiming laser Lens system prerequisites. hold to read) LEDs Indicator lamp > Insert CD-ROM and follow on-screen prompts • Green: read • Red: no read to install software. > > Connect reader to PC. • See pages 6-7 for connection details. • Reader auto-detects USB, RS-232 and PS/2 connections. > Launch Setup Tool and click Refresh. • Reader appears under COM ports as DM700 • Click Connect. Lens cover Start reading codes. Release • See section Setting the Focus Position on page 12 to adjust lens for desired ...
Code USB and PS/2 Keyboard Connections RS-232 Serial Connections 1. Connect USB cable (DM700- +6 VDC Reserved USB-00) to USB port. 2. Scan code for serial port or keyboard emulation. Note: USB Serial You must use serial emulation DM100-PWR-00 mode to connect to the DataMan Setup Tool. > +6 VDC PWR USB Keyboard +6 – +24 PWR DMA-24VKIT-00 1. 6VDC power supply PS/2 Keyboard 1. Connect serial cable. Do 10 N/C not connect power supply; ...
Changing Cables Disconnect DataMan from Power before adjusting focus. Using fine screwdriver, pick, or similar instrument, press RJ48 plug release tab while withdrawing Remove rubber plug. cable. Insert new cable, noting orientation Release cable lock using of RJ48 plug. Press cable in until it flat-head screwdriver. locks in place. 1. Attach rubber plug to cable lock. Remove cable lock. 2. Press plug and lock into unit until it locks in place. 8 DataMan 700 Series Quick Reference Guide DataMan 700 Series Quick Reference Guide 9...
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12 mil 2D Code Reading Distances 1D Code Reading Distances (40 mm) Focus Focus Position Position (40 mm) 750S 6 mil 8 mil 10 mil 750S 12 mil (40 mm) 13 mil A range of reading distances are available for different code sizes and focus (40 mm) positions (40mm, 65mm, and 105mm). Select a focus position that allows you to read the desired code sizes at the desired working distance. 1. 102mm maximum code width at 143mm distance with 105mm focus setting (750S) 2. ...
Setting the Focus Position Trigger Types A DataMan 750 reader supports two trigger types: Disconnect DataMan from Power before adjusting focus. • Presentation: Repeatedly scans for a symbol and decodes it whenever one is detected. The reader relies on an internal timing mechanism to acquire images. Release lens cover latch using • Manual (default): Begins acquiring images when you press the screwdriver tip or coin. trigger button on the reader, and continues acquiring images until a symbol is found and decoded or you release the button. Remove lens cover. Align focus position to mark. Replace lens cover. 12 DataMan 700 Series Quick Reference Guide DataMan 700 Series Quick Reference Guide 13...
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The Setup Tool Latest image Context based help Trigger button Connect the reader to the Setup Tool to configure it with the type of symbologies it will decode as well as other parameters, such as the type of trigger it will use and the format of the results it will generate. Connect to Reader Establish a connection to the reader Results Display View results Light and Camera Settings Choose a trigger type and other acquisition parameters System Settings Configure input and output signals Read history Connection status 14 DataMan 700 Series Quick Reference Guide DataMan 700 Series Quick Reference Guide 15...
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Use the Setup Tool General Toolbar Each reader can store its current set of run-time parameters to a configuration Save Image Save the latest acquired image with the (.cfg) file, which contains information such as the enabled symbologies and .jpg or .bmp file format. how any output data should be formatted. Use the Edit menu for standard Cut, Copy and Paste operations. The same configuration file can be loaded onto multiple readers, as the file does not contain identification information such as the device name of the Use the View menu to view reader information (serial number, firmware reader used to create it. version, and so on) and to enable and disable various elements of the Setup Tool, and the Tasks menu to switch between various Setup Tool A reader can also generate a Cognex device configuration (.cdc) file, which options. stores the set of run-time parameters plus any identification data, such as the name of the device, trigger type, and so on. Cognex recommends generating a Use the System menu to manage the current settings on the reader device configuration file for each reader to allow you to restore a reader to its and to upgrade the features it currently supports: operating state with minimal effort. Use the File menu of the Setup Tool to manage .cfg and .cdc files: System Menu File Menu Save Settings Save the current parameters to non-volatile memory, which allows the reader to restore Open Configuration Open a saved .cfg configuration file. these settings each time you reboot it. Save Configuration Create a .cfg configuration file of current run- Reset Configuration...
Agency Compliance Statements C-Tick Statement The DataMan 700 series meets or exceeds the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe N15641 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.
For European Community Users Storage Temperature 0ºC — 60ºC (32ºF — 140ºF) Cognex complies with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Maximum Humidity 95% (non-condensing) This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production.
• Do not attempt to open or modify this device except as described in this document. • Do not direct or reflect laser light toward people or reflective objects. • Do not operate this device if it is damaged or if the covers or seals are missing or damaged. DM700-HOLDER-00 This Laser Product is designated as Class 2 during all procedures of operation. Wavelength 650 nm Laser Power for classification < 1 mW Beam Diameter < 3mm at aperture Divergence < 1.5 mrad For assistance contact Cognex Corporation at http://support.cognex.com 22 DataMan 700 Series Quick Reference Guide DataMan 700 Series Quick Reference Guide 23...
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