Cognex DataMan 50 User manual

COGNEX®
DataMan®50
Quick Reference Guide

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Section Title •Page 2
1Getting Started About DataMan 50 • For More Information • DataMan
50 Systems and Imager Specications • DataMan 50
Accessories • Reader Layout
Page 4
1
DataMan Software Page 19
3Installing DataMan Software and Connecting the Reader
• Start the Setup Tool • Use the Setup Tool Menu Bar
• Triggering • Training the Reader • Test Mode • Read
Setups
1Connections, Optics, and Lighting Page 31 4I/O Cable • USB/RS-232 & Flying Leads I/O Cable •
Digital Input and Output Wiring Diagrams • Illumination
Strobe Output • Multi-Port Connections
1Compliance Information, Warnings
and Notices Page 48
5DataMan 50 Specications • Compliance Statements •
Warnings and Notices
Setting Up Your DataMan Setting the Focus Position • Dimensions • Field of View
and Reading Distances
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About DataMan 50 For More Information...
DataMan 50 is a compact xed-
mount ID reader that among
others offers the following
advanced features:
• Smallest high-performance
xed mount reader
• Highest read rates for 1-D and
2-D codes
• Reliability and image feedback
The DataMan 50 reader supports
RS-232 and USB interface
connections in addition to discrete I/O.
The DataMan 50 reader is packaged in a rugged, IP65-rated housing.
This document provides basic information about how to congure and
use the DataMan 50 reader. Additional information is available through
the Windows Start menu or the Setup Tool Help menu after you install
the DataMan software on your PC:
DataMan Fixed Mount Readers Reference is a complete
online hardware reference for the DataMan reader.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x->Documentation->English->DM50->Fixed Mount
Reference Manual
DataMan Communications & Programming Guide shows
how to integrate your DataMan reader with your automation
software and factory network.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x->Documentation->Communications &
Programming
DataMan Reader Conguration Codes provides printable
2-D codes that you can use to congure the DataMan reader.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x->Documentation->English->Reader Conguration
Codes
DataMan Questions and Answers provides context-sensitive
information. You can view this help inside the Setup Tool or as
a stand-alone help le.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x->Documentation->English->DM50->Questions and
Answers
Release Notes list detailed system requirements and
additional information about this DataMan software release.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x->Documentation->DataMan v x.y.z Release Notes

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DataMan 50 Systems
Omni-directional
1-D Code Reading
IDQuick™ —
Well marked 2-D Code
Reading
1DMax+™ with
HOTBARS™
DataMan 50L
(DMR-50L-00) √
DataMan 50QL
(DMR-50QL-00) √ √
DataMan 50S*
(DMR-50S-00) √ √ √
*S: Maximum decode rate of 5 codes / sec
Specication DataMan 50 Imager
Image Sensor 1/3 inch CMOS
Image Sensor Properties 4.51 mm x 2.88 mm (H x V), 6.0 µm
square pixels
Image Resolution (pixels) 752 x 480
Electronic Shutter Speed 18 µs to 25 ms exposure
Image Acquisition up to 60 fps at full resolution
Lens Type 3 focal position M12 lens
DataMan 50 Imager Specications

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DataMan 50 Accessories
USB Cable, 1.5 m
(DM100-USB-000)
1
2
1
2
CABLES
9
RS-232 Cable, 1.5 m
(DM100-RS232-000)
9
MOUNTING BRACKETS
POWER SUPPLY
Pivot Mounting Bracket
(DM100-PIVOTM-00)
Power Supply, 6V
(DM100-PWR-000)
7
7
4
3
USB Cable, 3 m
(DM100-USB-030)
5
Extension Cable, 5 m
(DM100-EXTCBL-000)
4
6
5
10
10
3
RS-232/USB adapter connector
(DM100-PATCH-000)
USB & Flying Leads I/O Cable, 2.0 m
(DM-USBIO-00) 6
RS-232 & Flying Leads I/O Cable, 2.5 m
(DM-RS232IO-00)
Universal Mounting Bracket
(DM50-UBRK-000)
11 11
CONTROL BOX
Control Box (DM-CTRLBOX-00)
DOCUMENTATION AND INSTALLER
DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide
(this document) (590-7165)
DataMan 5.1 Thumb Drive
(DMA-USBST-510)
12
13
12
13
14 14
LENS COVERS
ESD-safe Front Cover
(DM50-CLCOV-ESD)
8
8
NOTE: The ESD-safe front cover has to be mounted without the screw washers to
ensure proper electrical connection to the housing.

The following image shows the characteristics of the DataMan 50 reader.
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Reader Layout
LED aimer
Mounting holes
(M3 x 3.5mm)
Cable
Internal
illumination
3-position
M12 lens
Status LEDs
Hidden square nut
as an alternative
mounting option
Remove side cover
to access square
nut (M3)
yellow arrow
indicates selected
focus position
• Power: YELLOW = Power ON
• Communication: Flashing
YELLOW
• Good/bad read: GREEN = good
read / RED = bad read
• Error: RED = error, check device
log

PHILLIPS PAN HEAD M1.6 X 8 MM
PHILLIPS PAN HEAD M1.6 X 8 MM
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DataMan 50 can operate in one of three distance ranges. To set the focus
position:
Remove the screws, washers, lens cover, and rubber part.
Set focus by positioning a coin into the lens cap slit and turning the coin.
Do not use a coin thicker than 2 mm. If no coin is available, use the
edge of the back cover.
Setting the Focus Position
1
2
Make sure that the sealing and the sealing surface are clean before
reassembling the lens cover.
3
Lens cap slit
Line up the holes with the icons, and attach the rubber part to the
front window.
4
5Attach both to the housing and add the washers and screws.
Tighten screws in order shown. Maximum torque for the cover
screws is 5 N-cm (0.4 pound-inch). The yellow arrow on the
cover indicates the selected focus position.
6

Observe the following DataMan 50 reader dimensions when installing your
reader.
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Dimensions
31.75mm
1.25in
45.40mm
1.79in
5.67mm
0.22in
27.40mm
1.08in
21.65mm
0.85in
23.60mm
0.93in
23.44mm
0.92in
31.75
1.25
45.40
1.79
5.67
0.22
27.40
1.08
21.65
0.85
23.44mm
0.92in
31.75 mm
1.25”
45.40 mm
1.79”
5.67 mm
0.22”
27.40 mm
1.08”
21.65 mm
0.85”
23.44
0.92
750mm
29.5in

100
mm
in
0
0
3
200
6
20 40 60 80 120 140 160 180
1 2 7
40
40
60
60
4 5
0
mm
in
0
1
1
20
20
2
2
36 mm (1.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
80 mm (3.15 in)
6 mil 33-51 mm (1.2-2 in)
8 mil 31-57 mm
(1.2-2.2 in)
10 mil 27-60 mm
(1-2.3 in)
4 mil 34-51 mm (1.3-2 in)
6 mil 30-56 mm (1.1-2.2 in)
2-D
1-D
45 mm
12 mil 25-61 mm
(0.9-2.4 in)
10 mil 37-66 mm (1.4-2.5 in)
100
mm
in
0
0
3
200
6
20 40 60 80 120 140 160 180
1 2 7
4 5
70 mm 2-D
6 mil 44-74 mm
(1.7-2.9 in)
8 mil 42-78 mm
(1.6-3 in)
10 mil 39-80 mm
12 mil 34-89 mm
(1.5-3.1 in)
(1.3-3.5 in)
1-D
4 mil
6 mil
10 mil
52-73 mm
45-83 mm
33-89 mm
(2-2.8 in)
(1.7-3.2 in)
(1.2-3.5 in)
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Field of View and Reading Distances
This chart shows the horizontal eld of view for the DataMan 50 at a range of
working distances, together with the supported range of reading distances at
45 mm focus position.
This chart shows the supported range of reading distances at 70 mm
focus position.

100
mm
in
0
0
3
200
6
20 40 60 80 120 140 160 180
1 2 7
4 5
10 mil 58-121 mm
(2.2-4.7 in)
12 mil 54-133 mm
(2.1-5.2 in)
6 mil 66-122 mm (2.5-4.8 in)
2-D
1-D
110 mm
58-168 mm (2.2-6.6 in)
10 mil 50-141 mm (1.9-5.5 in)
15 mil
The following table shows the Field of View widths in mm at various distances.
distances in
mm
DM50
45 36
70 56
110 80
CONNECT YOUR READER
1. Connect the cable on the back of the device to either an USB
adapter cable with power tap or to an RS-232 adapter cable with
power tab.
2. Connect either the USB or the RS-232 connector to your PC.
3. Connect a 6V power supply.
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Field of View and Reading Distances (Cont.)
This chart shows the supported range of reading distances at 110 mm focus
position.
Installing DataMan Software and
Connecting the Reader
INSTALL DATAMAN SOFTWARE AND CONNECT
1. Check the DataMan Release Notes for a full list of system
requirements.
2. Insert CD-ROM and follow the on-screen prompts until you
successfully completed the DataMan Software installation process.
3. Connect the DataMan 50 reader to your PC.
4. Launch the Setup Tool and click Refresh.
Detected readers will appear under COM ports.
5. Select a reader from the list and click Connect.