Cognex DataMan 50 User manual

DataMan®50
Quick Reference Guide
04/18/2017
Version:5.7.0.102

Precautions
Observe these precautions when installing the Cognex product, to reduce the risk of
injury or equipment damage:
lTo reduce the risk of damage or malfunction due to over-voltage, line noise,
electrostatic discharge (ESD), power surges, or other irregularities in the
power supply, route all cables and wires away from high-voltage power
sources.
lChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for regulatory compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
lCable shielding can be degraded or cables can be damaged or wear out
more quickly if a service loop or bend radius is tighter than 10X the cable
diameter. The bend radius must begin at least six inches from the
connector.
lThis device should be used in accordance with the instructions in this
manual.
lAll specifications are for reference purpose only and may be changed
without notice.
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Product Overview
1 Status LEDs:
- Power: YELLOW = Power ON
- Communication: Flashing YELLOW
- Good / bad read: GREEN = good read / RED = bad read
- Error: RED = error, check device log
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)
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
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Connecting the Reader
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Installation
Installation procedures and specifications are presented in detail in the DataMan®50
Reference Manual, which is installed with the DataMan Setup Tool. From the
Windows Start menu, select the following to access the manual: All Programs >
Cognex > DataMan Software vx.x.x > Documentation.
Note:
lCables are sold separately.
lIf any of the standard components appear to be missing or damaged,
immediately contact your Cognex Authorized Service Provider (ASP)
or Cognex Technical Support.
CAUTION:All cable connectors are “keyed” to fit the connectors on the
reader; do not force the connections or damage may occur.
Mounting
Mounting the DataMan reader at a slight angle (15°) can reduce reflections and
improve performance.
Use the set of mounting holes on the rear part to mount the DataMan reader.
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Connect the Breakout Cable
Note: Unused wires can be clipped short or tied back using a tie made of non-
conductive material. For RS-232, use the Power Supply return path for
ground.
1. Verify that the power supply being used is unplugged and not receiving
power.
2. Connect the cable on the back of the device to either a USB adapter cable
with power tab or to an RS-232 adapter cable with power tab.
3. Connect a 6 V power supply.
4. Restore power to the power supply and turn it on if necessary.
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Install Software and Documentation and
Connect the Reader
Follow the steps below to connect your reader to power and network:
1. Connect the USB or RS-232 cable to your reader.
2. Connect the cable to a power supply.
To configure a DataMan 50 reader, the DataMan Setup Tool software must be
installed on a networked PC. The DataMan Setup Tool is available from the
DataMan support site: http://www.cognex.com/support/dataman.
1. After installing the software, connect the DataMan 50 reader to your PC.
2. Launch the DataMan Setup Tool and click Refresh.
3. Select your DataMan 50 reader from the list and click Connect.
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