Cognex DataMan 470 Series User manual

DataMan®470 Series
Reference Manual
2019 March 22
Revision: 6.1.6.168

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Table of Contents
Legal Notices 2
Table of Contents 3
Symbols 5
Getting Started 6
About the DataMan 470 Readers 6
Configuration 6
DataMan 470 Series Accessories 8
Lens Options 8
Lens Covers and Internal Illumination 8
High Power Illumination Accessories 9
High Power Illumination Torchlight Accessories 10
External Lights 11
Field of View Expanders 11
Cables and Power Supply 12
Mounting Brackets 12
DataMan 470 Systems 13
Setting Up Your DataMan 470 14
Reader Layout 14
Dimensions 16
DataMan 470 Series with High Power Integrated Light (HPIL) 16
DataMan 470 Series with High Power Illumination Accessory (HPIA) 17
DataMan 470 Series with High Power Illumination Torchlight (HPIT) 18
Assembling DataMan 470 Series Lens and Lights 18
Installing the Liquid Lens module with High Power Illumination (HPIL) 19
Installing a Lens with High Power Illumination Accessory (HPIA) 23
Installing High Power Illumination Torchlight (HPIT) 25
Installing a C-Mount Lens 28
Mounting the Reader 31
Setting Focus 34
Liquid Lens 34
Manual Focus Lens 36
Focus Feedback 37
Best Practices 37
Field of View and Reading Distances 39
Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 470 Readers with a 10 mm High-Speed Liquid Lens) 39
Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 470 Readers with a 16 mm High-Speed LiquidLens) 39
Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 470 Readers with a 24 mm High-Speed Liquid Lens) 40
Maintenance 41
Replacing the SD Card 41
Additional Information 43
DataMan 470 Specifications 43
DataMan 470 Series Imager Specifications 44
LED and Laser Wavelengths 44
Using Your DataMan 470 45
Reading your first Code 45
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DataMan 470 Triggering 48
External Triggers 49
Training the Reader 49
Training Feedback 50
Incremental Training for Multiple Symbologies 50
Industrial Protocols 52
Advanced Features 52
DataMan 470 Image Filtering 53
Package Detection Support 54
DataMan 470 Series Multi-Reader Sync Option 54
Connections, Optics, and Lighting 56
External Light Control 56
5m Breakout Cable (CCBL-05-01) 57
5m Breakout Cable (CCB-M12x12Fy-xx) 58
15m Breakout Cable (CCB-PWRIO-XX) 59
Acquisition Trigger 59
High-Speed Outputs 60
High-Speed Output Wiring 61
5m RS-232 Connection Cable (CCB-M12XDB9Y-05) 62
Ethernet X-coded to RJ45 Cable (CCB-84901-y00x-xx) 63
Cleaning/Maintenance 64
Cleaning the Reader Housing 64
Cleaning the Reader Lens Cover 64
Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices 65
Precautions 65
Regulations/Conformity 66
For European Community Users 66
Reader Programming Codes 67
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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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Symbols

Getting Started
This section provides general information about the DataMan 470 series readers as well as about the DataMan 470
accessories and systems.
About the DataMan 470 Readers
The DataMan 470 series readers are high-performance, fixed-mount ID readers that, among others, offer the following
advanced features:
lBest in Class Imaging, Modular Lighting / Lensing + Patent Pending HDR/HDR+
lSuperior Read Performance & Speed, Advanced Algorithms with 7-core processing power
lFaster Setup to Installation Experience, Optimized Ease of Use
The DataMan 470 series readers provide advanced Ethernet connectivity, support for serial RS-232 and discrete I/O, as
well as advanced options for lighting and optics.
The DataMan 470 series readers are packaged in a rugged, IP67-rated housing, and they provide numerous ease-of-
use features, including one button to trigger and one to start tuning.
Configuration
This document provides basic information about how to configure and use the DataMan 470 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 & Programming Guide shows how to integrate your DataMan reader with your
automation software and factory network.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->English->Communications & Programming
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 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->Fixed Mount Reference Manual
lThe DM470 Quick Reference Guide provides essential information about the DM470 readers.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->English->DM470 Series->DM470 Quick Reference Guide
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lThe DataMan Questions and Answers provides context-sensitive 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->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 SetupTool Reference Manual describes the user interface of the DataMan Setup Tool software.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->English->SetupTool Reference Manual
lThe Release Notes lists detailed system requirements and additional information about this DataMan software
release.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->English->DataMan v x.x.x Release Notes
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DataMan 470 Series Accessories
Lens Options
Accessory DM474 DM475
12 mm F8 fixed aperture lens LEC-CFF12-F8
16 mm F8 fixed aperture lens LEC-CFF16-F8
25 mm F8 fixed aperture lens LEC-CFF25-F8
35 mm F8 fixed aperture lens LEC-CFF35-F8
40 mm F8 fixed aperture lens LEC-CFF40-F8
50 mm F8 fixed aperture lens LEC-CFF50-F8
Liquid lens module and pre-focused 10.3 mm* or
10.3 mm IR** M12 lens with wrench
DM300-LENS-10LL
DM300-LENS-10LL-IR
24 mm F6 liquid lens module* DM360-LENS-24LL
24 mm F6 liquid lens module*** DMLN-C24F06-LL-IR
24 mm F10 liquid lens module* DMLN-C24F10-LL
10 mm F5 autofocus lens* (use with HPIT) DMLN-C10F05-HSLL
10 mm F5 manual focus lens* DMLN-C10F05-MF
16 mm F8 autofocus lens* (use with HPIT) DMLN-C16F08-HSLL
16 mm F8 manual focus lens* DMLN-C16F08-MF
24 mm F10 autofocus lens* (use with HPIT) DMLN-C24F10-HSLL
24 mm F10 manual focus lens* DMLN-C24F10-MF
* With built-in IR blocking filter
** Without built-in IR blocking filter
*** Without built-in IR blocking filter, and with built-in daylight filter
Lens Covers and Internal Illumination
Accessory DM474 DM475
C-Mount cover for C-Mount lenses DM300-CMCOV
Short C-Mount cover for C-Mount lenses DM300-CMCOV-SH
Extension kit DM300-EXT
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Accessory DM474 DM475
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
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, ESD safe, 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, ESD safe, 24 mm
liquid lens
(Risk Group Red LED Exempt acc. IEC 62471, Risk Group Green LED
Aimer Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
DMLT-HPIL-RE
Polarized red LED high power integrated light, ESD safe,
24 mm liquid lens
(Risk Group Red LED Exempt acc. IEC 62471, Risk Group Green LED
Aimer Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
DMLT-HPIL-RE-P
White LED high power integrated light, ESD safe, 24 mm
liquid lens
(Risk Group White LED low risk acc. IEC 62471, Risk Group Green LED
Aimer Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
DMLT-HPIL-WHI
Infrared LED high power integrated light, ESD safe, 10.3 &
24 mm liquid lens
(Risk Group IR LED Exempt acc. IEC 62471, Risk Group Green LED
Aimer Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
DMLT-HPIL-IR-W
High Power Illumination Accessories
Accessory DM474 DM475
HPIA, Red narrow
(Risk Group White LED low risk acc. IEC 62471)
DM30X-HPIA3-625
HPIA, Red wide
(Risk Group White LED low risk acc. IEC 62471)
DM30X-HPIA3-625-W
HPIA, White narrow
(Risk Group White LED low risk acc. IEC 62471)
DM30X-HPIA3-WHI
HPIA, White wide
(Risk Group White LED low risk acc. IEC 62471)
DM30X-HPIA3-WHI-W
HPIA, Blue narrow
(Risk Group White LED low risk acc. IEC 62471)
DM30X-HPIA3-470
HPIA, Blue wide
(Risk Group White LED low risk acc. IEC 62471)
DM30X-HPIA3-470-W
HPIA, Infrared narrow
(Risk Group White LED low risk acc. IEC 62471)
DM30X-HPIA3-IR
HPIA, Infrared wide
(Risk Group White LED low risk acc. IEC 62471)
DM30X-HPIA3-IR-W
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Accessory DM474 DM475
Linear Polarizer Kit DM30X-HPIA3-LP
DM500 C-Mount cover (use with HPIA) DM500-CMTLC-000
DM500 Lens cover extender DM500-LNSEXT-000
Laser aimer (use with HPIA) DM300-AIMER-00
High Power Illumination Torchlight Accessories
Accessory DM474 DM475
HPIT, Red wide, 10 and 16 mm high-speed liquid lens
(Risk Group Red LED exempt risk acc. IEC 62471)
DMLT-HPIT-RE-W
HPIT, Red standard, 24 mm high-speed liquid lens
(Risk Group Red LED exempt risk acc. IEC 62471)
DMLT-HPIT-RE-S
HPIT, White wide, 10 and 16 mm high-speed liquid lens
(Risk Group White LED low risk acc. IEC 62471)
DMLT-HPIT-WHI-W
HPIT, White standard, 24 mm high-speed liquid lens
(Risk Group White LED low risk acc. IEC 62471)
DMLT-HPIT-WHI-S
Polarized front cover DMLA-HPIT-PLCOV
Clear front cover DMLA-HPIT-CLCOV
Diffuse front cover DMLA-HPIT-DLCOV
Adapter (includes PCB light port adapter) DMLA-HPIT-ADAP470
WARNING:For HPIT equipped with laser: This device has been tested in accordance with IEC60825-1 3rd ed., 2014., and has been certified to be
under the limits of a Class 2 Laser device.
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External Lights
Accessory DM474 DM475
Ring Light CLRR-R7030G1CLR
Back light CLRB-F100100G1
Coaxial (DOAL) light CLRO-K5050G1
Spot light CLRS-P14G1
Dark-field light CLRD-D120G1
Brick light, narrow blue IVSL-ODDM-S75-470
Brick light, narrow red IVSL-ODDM-S75-625
Brick light, narrow white IVSL-ODDM-S75-WHI
Bar light, wide red IVSL-YLW2X-625
Bar light, narrow red, linear polarizer IVSL-YLW2X-625P
Bar light, narrow infrared IVSL-YLW2X-850
Bar light, narrow blue IVSL-YLW2X-470
Bar light, wide red IVSL-YLW2X-625-W
Bar light, narrow white IVSL-YLW2X-WHI
Bar light, wide white IVSL-YLW2X-WHI-W
Bar light, wide white, linear polarizer IVSL-YLW2X-WHIP-W
LX280-series light, blue IVSL-LX280-470
LX280-series light, red IVSL-LX280-625
Field of View Expanders
Accessory DM474 DM475
Field of view expander with mount DMA-XPAND-100
Field of view expander DMA-XPAND-150
Field of view expander DMA-XPAND-250
Field of view expander DMA-XPAND-300
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Cables and Power Supply
Accessory DM474 DM475
Connection cable 24V, I/O, RS-232 (y
straight/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: 5m, 10m, 15m,
angled, xx specifies length: 5m, 10m, 15m
CCB-PWRIO-xx
CCB-PWRIO-xxR
Strobe cable for multiple bar lights (use in
combination with IVSL-5PM12-5)
CCB-FOV25-MAL-
012
Connection cable RS-232 CCB-M12xDB9Y-05
X-Coded to A-Coded Ethernet cable adapter, 0.5m CCB-M12X8MS-
XCAC
X-Coded to RJ45 Ethernet cable, xx specifies length:
2m, 5m, 15m, 30m CCB-84901-2001-xx
I/O extension cable, 5m straight CKR-200-CBL-EXT
Connection module (up to 4 cameras including
network switch)
(xx can be US, EU, UK or JP)
DMA-CCM-4X-xx
Connection module (1 camera)
(xx can be US, EU, UK or JP) DMA-CCM-1-xx
External light cable (xxx specifies length) CCB-M12x4MS-xxx
Bar light cable (xxx specifies length: 300, 500, 1000,
2000mm)
Compatible with IVSL-ODDM-S75-xxx and IVSL-
YLW2x-xxx
IVSL-5PM12-Jxxx
Power cable for multiple bar lights (use in
combination with CCB-FOV25-MAL-012)
IVSL-5PM12-5
LX280-series light cable IVSL-FSK-J5000
Mounting Brackets
Accessory DM474 DM475
Mounting Bracket Kit DMBK-470-MNT
Pivot Mounting Bracket DM100-PIVOTM-00
External Heat Sink DMA-HEATSINK-000
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DataMan 470 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
DMR-474A-0000-M √ 2048x1536
DMR-474L-0000 √
DMR-474L-0000-M √ √
DMR-474QL-0000 √ √
DMR-474QL-0000-M √ √ √
DMR-474Q-0000 √ √ √
DMR-474Q-0000-M √ √ √ √
DMR-474X-0000 √ √ √ √
DMR-474X-0000-M √√√√√
DMR-475A-0000-M √ 2448x2048
DMR-475L-0000 √
DMR-475L-0000-M √ √
DMR-475QL-0000 √ √
DMR-475QL-0000-M √ √ √
DMR-475Q-0000 √ √ √
DMR-475Q-0000-M √ √ √ √
DMR-475X-0000 √ √ √ √
DMR-475X-0000-M √√√√√
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Setting Up Your DataMan 470
This section provides information on the physical appearance of the DataMan 470 reader. It also details the steps of
installing the lenses and filters of the reader, and gives information on the imager itself.
Reader Layout
The following image shows the built-in lighting system of the DataMan 470 series reader, underneath the plastic lighting
cover and the mounting holes.
1Lens
2 Illumination LED clusters
3 Mounting holes (M3 x 5mm)
4 Mounting holes (M3 x 5mm)
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 Indicator light ring
9 SD card slot
10 Tuning button
11 Ethernet
12 External light control
13 Power, I/O, and RS-232
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
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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 470 series reader dimensions when installing your reader.
DataMan 470 Series with High Power Integrated Light (HPIL)
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DataMan 470 Series with High Power Illumination Accessory (HPIA)
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DataMan 470 Series with High Power Illumination Torchlight (HPIT)
Assembling DataMan 470 Series Lens and Lights
You can choose between a variety of different (High-Speed) Liquid Lenses and C-Mount lens options to be installed on
your DataMan 470 reader.
WARNING:Disconnect the DataMan 470 reader from power before installing the lens and light.
Assembly Instructions
DataMan 474 + HPIL Installing the Liquid Lens module with High Power
Illumination (HPIL) on page19
DataMan 47x + HPIA Installing a Lens with High Power Illumination Accessory
(HPIA) on page23
DataMan 47x + HPIT Installing High Power Illumination Torchlight (HPIT) on
page25
DataMan 47x + C-Mount Installing a C-Mount Lens on page28
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Installing the Liquid Lens module with High Power Illumination (HPIL)
Possible hardware configurations using a liquid lens module with a DataMan 470 reader:
System Lens HPIL type
DM474 DM300-LENS-10LL DM360-HPIL-RE
DM360-HPIL-RE-P
DM360-HPIL-WHI
DM300-LENS-10LL-IR DMLT-HPIL-IR-W
DMLN-C24F10-LL
DM360-LENS-24LL DMLT-HPIL-RE
DMLT-HPIL-RE-P
DMLT-HPIL-WHI
DMLN-C24F06-LL-IR DMLT-HPIL-IR-W
Tools needed:
lWrench for lens locking ring (10.3 mm LL only - delivered by Cognex with Liquid Lens module)
lPhillips screwdriver
To install a 10.3 mm or a 24 mm liquid lens module of a DataMan 470 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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1. Remove the adhesive protective film covering the threaded lens opening.
2. Attach the 24mm Lens to the device by using the screw thread on the metal ring.
Insert an S-Mount adapter, thread the 10.3mm Lens into the reader, and tighten the locking ring.
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