Cognex DataMan 50 User manual

DataMan®50
Quick Reference Guide
2021 November 25
Revision: 6.1.11.1

Precautions
To reduce the risk of injury or equipment damage, observe the following precautions
when you install the Cognex product:
lRoute 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.
lChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for regulatory compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
lEnsure that the cable bend radius begins at least six inches from the
connector. Cable shielding can be degraded or cables can be damaged or
wear out faster if a service loop or bend radius is tighter than 10X the cable
diameter.
lThisdevice should be used in accordance with the instructions in this
manual.
lAll specifications are for reference purposes only and can change without
notice.
lThis product is intended for industrial use in automated manufacturing or
similar applications.
lThe safety of any system incorporating this product is the responsibility of
the assembler of the system.
lThisproduct does not contain user-serviceable parts. Do not make
electrical or mechanical modifications to product components.
Unauthorized modifications can void your warranty.
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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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Product Overview
1 Status LEDs:
- YELLOW
- GREEN
- RED
2 Cable
3Internal illumination
43-position M12 lens
5 LED aimer
6 Mounting holes (M3 x 3.5 mm)
1 Remove side cover to access square nut (M3)
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2 Yellow arrow indicates selected focus position
3 Hidden square nut as an alternative mounting option
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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)
Flying Leads Connection Cable, 5 m (DM50-PWRIO-05)
RS-232/USB adapter connector (DM100-PATCH-000)
LENS COVERS
Clear Front Cover (DM-50-CLCOV)
ESD-safe Front Cover (DM50-CLCOV-ESD)
OTHER
Power Supply, 6 V (DM100-PWR-000)
Pivot Mounting Bracket (DM100-PIVOTM-00)
Universal Mounting Bracket (DM50-UBRK-000)
Control Box (DM-CTRLBOX-00)
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Dimensions
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Field of View and Reading Distances
Focus position Distances in mm/2D min. code Distances in mm/1D min. code
45 mm 33-51 6 MIL 34-51 4 MIL
31-57 8 MIL 30-56 6 MIL
27-60 10 MIL 37-66 10 MIL
25-61 12 MIL
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70 mm 44-74 6 MIL 52-73 4 MIL
42-78 8 MIL 45-83 6 MIL
39-80 10 MIL 33-89 10 MIL
34-89 12 MIL
110 mm 58-121 10 MIL 66-122 6 MIL
54-133 12 MIL 50-141 10 MIL
58-168 15 MIL
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Connecting the Reader
Perform the following steps:
1. Connect the breakout cable.
2. Connect the reader to the PC.
For information on the pinout and the wire colors, see section Connections, Optics
and Lighting in the DataMan 50 Reference Manual.
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