Cognex DataMan 302L User manual

DataMan®300 Series
Reference Manual
2021 January 29

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Table of Contents
Legal Notices 2
Table of Contents 3
Symbols 5
Getting Started 6
About the DataMan 300 Reader 6
Configuration 6
DataMan 300 Series Accessories 7
Lens Options 7
Lens Covers 8
External Lights (Red LED) 9
Laser Aimers 10
High Power Illumination Accessories 10
Cables 10
Power Supplies 11
Mounting Brackets 11
DataMan 300 Systems 12
Setting Up Your DataMan 300 Reader 13
Reader Layout 13
Dimensions 14
Installing the Lens 16
Installing an M12 Lens with Manual Focus 16
Installing a Liquid Lens 18
Installing the 24 mm Liquid Lens Module with DM360-HPIL-RE-01 or DM360-HPIL-RE-P-01 20
Installing a C-Mount Lens 23
Installing a Filter 26
External Light Mounting Brackets 30
Setting Focus 32
Liquid Lens 32
Manual Focus Lens 34
Focus Feedback 34
Best Practices 35
Field of View and Reading Distances 36
Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 300 Readers with a 10.3 mm Liquid Lens) 36
Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 300 Readers with a 16 mm Lens) 37
Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 300 Readers with a 19 mm Lens with a Liquid Lens) 38
Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 300 Readers with a 24 mm Lens with Liquid Lens) 39
Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 300 Readers with a 25 mm Lens) 40
DataMan 300 Series Specifications 42
DataMan 300 Series Imager Specifications 43
LED Wavelengths 43
Illumination Options 44
Using Your DataMan 300 Reader 45
Installing DataMan Software and Connecting the Reader 45
Troubleshooting an Ethernet Connection 45
Industrial Protocols 46
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DataMan 300 Series Triggering 46
External Triggers 48
DataMan 300 Series Multi-Reader Sync Option 49
DataMan 300 Series Tuning 50
DataMan 300 Series Image Filtering 52
Training the Reader 53
Training Feedback 53
Incremental Training for Multiple Symbologies 54
Package Detection Support 54
Connections, Optics, and Lighting 56
External Light Control (CCB-M12XFLY-05) 56
5 m Breakout Cable (CCBL-05-01) 57
5m Breakout Cable (CCB-M12x12Fy-xx) 58
15m Breakout Cable (CCB-PWRIO-15) 59
High-Speed Outputs 60
High-Speed Output Wiring 61
5m RS-232 Connection Cable (CCB-M12XDB9Y-05) 62
Ethernet M12 to RJ45 Cable (CCB-84901-y00x-xx) 63
Acquisition Trigger 63
Connecting the Encoder to a DataMan Reader 64
Multi-Port Connections 64
Cleaning and Maintenance 67
Cleaning the Reader Housing 67
Cleaning the Reader Lens Cover 67
Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices 68
Precautions 68
Regulations/Conformity 68
Laser Safety Statement 69
LED Safety Statement 69
For European Community Users 69
Reader Programming Codes 70
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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.
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Getting Started
This section provides general information about the DataMan 300 series reader and the DataMan 300 accessories and
systems.
About the DataMan 300 Reader
The DataMan 300 series readers are high-performance, fixed-mount ID readers that offer:
lHighest Read Rates on 1-D and 2-D codes
lMost flexible optics and lighting
lIntelligent tuning and express setup
The DataMan 300 series readers provide advanced Ethernet connectivity, support for serial RS-232 and discrete I/O,
and advanced options for lighting and optics.
The DataMan 300 series readers are packaged in a rugged, IP65-rated housing, and provide numerous ease-of-use
features, including one button to trigger and one to start tuning.
Configuration
This document provides basic information about the DataMan 300 series readers. Additional information is available
through the Windows Start menu or the DataMan Setup Tool Help menu after you install the DataMan software on your
PC:
lThe DataMan Communications and Programming Guide shows you how to integrate your DataMan reader into
your particular automation and factory environment.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->Communications->DataMan Communications and
Programming Guide
lThe DataMan Industrial Protocols Manual provides information on how to integrate DataMan readers into your
particular environment using industrial protocols.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->Communications->DataMan Industrial Protocols Manual
lThe DataMan Reader Configuration Codes document provides printable 2-D codes that you can use to
configure the DataMan reader.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->English->Reader Configuration Codes
lThe DM300Quick Reference Guide provides essential information about the DM300 reader.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->English->DM300 Series->DM300 Quick Reference Guide
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lThe DataMan Fixed-Mount Readers Reference is a complete online hardware reference for the DataMan fixed-
mount ID readers.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->English->DM300 ->Fixed-Mount Reference Manual
lThe DataMan Questions and Answers document provides context-sensitive information. You can view this help
inside the DataMan Setup Tool or as a stand-alone help file.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->DM300->Questions and Answers
lThe DataMan Control Commands lists DataMan Control Commands with all relevant information. You can view
this help inside the Setup Tool or as a stand-alone help file.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->English->DataMan Control Commands
lThe 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
lThe 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
DataMan 300 Series Accessories
Lens Options
10.3 mm M12 lens with locking* and
10.3 mm IR M12 lens with locking**
DM300-LENS-10
DM300-LENS-10-
IR
Liquid lens module and pre-focused 10.3 mm IR M12 lens with
wrench**
Liquid lens module and pre-focused 10.3 mm M12 lens with
wrench*
DM300-LENS-
10LL-IR
DM300-LENS-
10LL
19 mm liquid lens module* DM300-LENS-
19LL
8 mm F5.6 fixed aperture lens
12 mm F8 fixed aperture lens
16 mm F8 fixed aperture lens
16 mm F11 fixed aperture lens
25 mm F8 fixed aperture lens
25 mm F11 fixed aperture lens
35 mm F8 fixed aperture lens
35 mm F11 fixed aperture lens
LEC-CFF08-F5.6
LEC-CFF16-F8
LEC-CFF16-F11
LEC-CFF25-F8
LEC-CFF25-F11
LEC-CFF35-F8
LEC-CFF35-F11
24 mm F6 liquid lens module* DM360-LENS-
24LL
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16 mm M12 lens with locking** DM300-LENS-16
25 mm M12 lens with lens spacer and hex wrench (also requires
Extension kit)**
DM300-LENS-25
Extension kit DM300-EXT
DM500 C-Mount cover DM500-CMTLC-
000
DM500 Lens cover extender DM500-LNSEXT-
000
Blue,
red,
green,
orange bandpass filters
CKR-BP470
CKR-BP635
CKR-BP525
CKR-BP590
* With built-in IR blocking filter
** Without built-in IR blocking filter
Lens Covers
Clear lens cover DM300-CLCOV
Clear lens cover with white LED illumination
(Risk Group Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
DM300-CLCOV-WHI
Diffuse lens cover with red LED illumination
(Risk Group Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
DM300-DLCOV-RE
Diffuse lens cover with blue LED illumination
(Risk Group Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
DM300-DLCOV-BL
Diffuse lens cover with IR LED illumination
(Risk Group Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
DM300-DLCOV-IR
Polarized lens cover with red LED illumination
(Risk Group Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
DM300-PLCOV-RE
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Diffuse lens cover, red illumination (assembled), ESD safe DM300-DLCOV-RE-
ESD
Red LED high power integrated light, 10.3 mm lens
(Risk Group Red LED Exempt acc. IEC 62471, Risk Group Green LED Aimer Exempt acc. IEC
62471)
DM360-HPIL-RE
Polarized red LED high power integrated light, ESD safe, 10.3 mm lens
(Risk Group Red LED Exempt acc. IEC 62471, Risk Group Green LED Aimer Exempt acc. IEC
62471)
DM360-HPIL-RE-P
White LED high power integrated light, 10.3 mm lens
(Risk Group white LED low risk acc. IEC 62471, Risk Group Green LED Aimer Exempt acc.
IEC 62471)
DM360-HPIL-WHI
Red LED high power integrated light, 24 mm lens
(Risk Group Red LED Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
DMLT-HPIL-RE
Polarized red LED high power integrated light, 24 mm lens
(Risk Group Green LED Aimer Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
DMLT-HPIL-RE-P
White LED high power integrated light, 24 mm lens
(Risk Group white LED low risk acc. IEC 62471, Risk Group Green LED Aimer Exempt acc.
IEC 62471)
DMLT-HPIL-WHI
C-Mount cover for C-Mount lenses DM300-CMCOV
Short C-Mount cover for C-Mount lenses DM300-CMCOV-SH
External Lights (Red LED)
Ring light CLRR-R7030G1CLR
Back light CLRB-F100100G1
Coaxial (DOAL) light CLRO-K5050G1
Spot light CLRS-P14G1
Dark-field light CLRD-D120G1
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Laser Aimers
Laser aimer DM300-AIMER-00
High Power Illumination Accessories
HPIA, red narrow DM30X-HPIA3-625
HPIA, red wide DM30X-HPIA3-625-W
HPIA, white narrow DM30X-HPIA3-WHI
HPIA, white wide DM30X-HPIA3-WHI-W
HPIA, blue narrow DM30X-HPIA3-470
HPIA, blue wide DM30X-HPIA3-470-W
HPIA, infrared narrow DM30X-HPIA3-IR
HPIA, infrared wide DM30X-HPIA3-IR-W
Note:
lIf using the following Cognex high power illumination lights with a DM30X-HPIA-xxx product ID:
lA spacer kit accessory (DMA-SPKIT-30X-00) is required when using the high power illumination
accessory. When the spacer is used, the field of view will be limited for wide-angled lenses.
lA Fair-Rite ferrite (part number 0431167281) must be attached to the External Light cable to reduce
emissions.
Red narrow DM30X-HPIA-625
Red wide DM30X-HPIA-625-W
Red narrow with polarizer DM30X-HPIA-625P
White narrow DM30X-HPIA-WHI
White wide DM30X-HPIA-WHI-W
Blue narrow DM30X-HPIA-470
Blue wide DM30X-HPIA-470-W
Infrared narrow DM30X-HPIA-IR
Infrared wide DM30X-HPIA-IR-W
Cables
Connection cable 24V, I/O, RS-232 (y=S: straight / y=A: angled *, xx specifies
length)
CCB-M12x12Fy-xx
Connection cable 24V, I/O, RS-232 CCBL-05-01
Power and I/O breakout cable, M12-12 (straight, xx specifies length: 5 m, 10 m, 15
m)
CCB-PWRIO-xx
Power and I/O breakout cable, M12-12 (angled *, xx specifies length: 5 m, 10 m, 15
m)
CCB-PWRIO-xxR
Connection cable RS-232 CCB-M12xDB9Y-
05
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Ethernet M12 to RJ-45 cable (y=1: straight / y=6: angled, x-xx specifies length) CCB-84901-y00x-
xx
External Light cable (xx specifies length: 0.5 m, 1 m, 2 m, 5 m) CCB-M12LTF-xx
I/O extension cable, 5 m straight CKR-200-CBL-EXT
* DM300 with straight
and angled cable
Power Supplies
24V power supply DMA-CCM-4X-xx*
24V power supply DMA-CCM-1-xx*
*xx can be US, EU, UK or JP.
Mounting Brackets
External light mounting brackets (xx specifies light type)
(may get used in combination with DM500-BRKT-000 if
pivoting is required)
DM300-ELMB-
xx
Universal Mounting Bracket DM100-UBRK-
000
Pivot Mounting Bracket DM100-
PIVOTM-00
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DataMan 300 Systems
Omni-directional
1-D Code
Reading
1DMax+™
—
Best-In-
Class 1-D
Reading
IDQuick™ —
High-Speed
2DMax+™
Reading
2DMax+™ —
for hard to read DPM and
damaged 2-D PowerGrid™
codes
Multi-
Reader
Sync
Resolution
DataMan
300L
(DMR-300L-
00)
800x600
DataMan
300X
(DMR-300X-
00)
DataMan
302L
(DMR-302L-
00)
1280x1024
DataMan
302X
(DMR-302X-
00)
DataMan
303L
(DMR-303L-
00)
1600x1200
DataMan
303X
(DMR-303X-
00)
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Setting Up Your DataMan 300 Reader
This section provides information on the physical appearance of the DataMan 300 reader. It also details the steps of
installing the lenses and filters of the reader, and gives information on the imager.
Reader Layout
The following image shows the built-in lighting system of the DataMan 300 series reader, underneath the plastic lighting
cover, the mounting holes and the laser safety notice on the bottom of the reader.
1Laser aimer
Can be enabled under Light and Imager Settings in the
DataMan Setup Tool (disabled by default) to aid in aiming
the lens
2 Illumination LED clusters
3 External illumination mounting point
4 Mounting holes (M3 x 5mm)
5 Laser safety notice
The following image shows a detailed picture about the back cover and the functions of the indicator lights.
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1 Trigger button
2 Power
3 Train status
4 Good/bad read
5 Network
6 Error
7 Peak meter
8 Tuning button
9 Ethernet
10 External light control
11 Power, I/O and RS232
Type Signal Color Meaning
Status
Power GREEN Power ON
Train status GREEN Trained
YELLOW Untrained
Error RED Error - check device log
Action
Good/bad read GREEN Good read
RED Bad read
Communication YELLOW Link up
blink Activity
Peak meter - Decode yield, train progress/quality
Dimensions
Note:
lDimensions are in millimeters [inches] and are for reference purposes only.
lAll specifications are for reference purposes only and can change without notice.
Observe the following DataMan 300 series reader dimensions when installing your reader. The images also show the
DataMan 300 reader dimensions with S-mount (5) and C-mount (6) lens options.
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1 M3-5 (4x) mounting holes of the device
2 M3-6 (4x) mounting holes for external illumination
3 Indicator lights
4 Operating buttons
5 S-Mount (M12) Lens version
6 C-Mount Lens version
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Installing the Lens
You can choose between a variety of different (High-Speed) Liquid Lenses and C-Mount lens options to be installed on
your DataMan 300 series reader.
WARNING:Disconnect the DataMan 300 reader from power before installing the lens and light.
Installing an M12 Lens with Manual Focus
1. Remove the lens plug.
2. Thread the lens into the reader.
3. Press the rubber lens-locking cone into the reader. While carefully avoiding rotating the lens, press the rubber
lens cone into the reader until it snaps into place around the nose of the lens.
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4. Place the reader at the desired working distance from focus target.
a. Connect the reader to the DataMan Setup Tool.
b. Adjust your camera settings to make sure you have a brightened and high contrast image. On the
Optimize Image page, check the Focus Feedback option from the drop-down menu of the Live button.
c. Use the DataMan Focus Target template, available through the Windows Start menu or the DataMan
Setup Tool Help menu, to align the edge of the reader body to the line marked with the target distance
used in your application.
d. Adjust focus for maximum sharpness. Enhance image quality in the DataMan Setup Tool for better
guidance.
5. Tighten the lens.
After fixing the lens, verify focus position again, using the steps above.
6. Attach the front cover.
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7. Insert and tighten the screws.
PHILLIPS PAN HEAD M2X6mm
Note: Tighten in sequence. Torque limit: 9 Ncm (0.8 in-lbs).
Note: Remove the protection film applied to the front cover before usage!
Installing a Liquid Lens
1. Remove the lens plug as described in Installing The Lens.
2. Thread the lens into the reader.
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3. Tighten the locking ring.
4. Connect the liquid lens cable to the reader.
WARNING:To avoid equipment damage, the cables must be routed as shown in the figure.
5. Snap the liquid lens module onto the nose of the lens, making sure that it lies flat.
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6. Place the reader at the desired working distance from focus target.
a. Connect the reader to the Setup Tool.
b. On the Optimize Image page, check the Focus Feedback option from the drop-down menu of the Live
button.
c. Use the DataMan Focus Target template, available through the Windows Start menu or the Setup Tool
Help menu, to align the edge of the reader body to the line marked with the target distance used in your
application.
d. Adjust focus for maximum sharpness. Enhance image quality in the DataMan Setup Tool for better
guidance.
Installing the 24 mm Liquid Lens Module with DM360-HPIL-RE-01 or
DM360-HPIL-RE-P-01
The possible hardware configurations using a 24 mm liquid lens module with a DataMan 300 series reader is the
following:
lDM3xx-system + DM300-LENS-24LL + DM360-HPIL-RE-01 / DM360-HPIL-RE-P-01
To install a 24 mm liquid lens module of a DataMan 300series reader, perform the following steps:
WARNING:Disconnect the DataMan reader from power before continuing.
CAUTION:Do not leave the image sensor exposed to the environment.
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