Cognex DataMan 8600 Series User manual

DataMan®8600
Reference Manual
2020 June 24
Revision: 6.2.0.2

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Table of Contents
Legal Notices 2
Table of Contents 3
Symbols 5
Precautions 6
Getting Started 7
About DataMan 8600 7
DataMan 8600 Accessories 8
Miscellaneous Accessories 8
Cables 10
DataMan 8000 Series Base Station Cables 10
Physical Layout of the Reader 11
Physical Layout of the Base Station 12
Setting Up Your DataMan 8600 14
Install the DataMan SetupTool 14
Setting Up the Reader 14
DataMan 8600 Specifications 15
DataMan 8600 Imager Specifications 17
DataMan Base Station Specifications 17
LED Wavelengths for DataMan 8600 Reader 17
Connection Options 18
Connecting a DataMan 8600 Through Ethernet 18
Troubleshooting an Ethernet Connection 19
Connecting a DataMan 8600 Through RS-232 19
Connecting a DataMan 8600 through USB 21
Using Your Device Through USB 21
Using DataMan 8600 Wireless Reader 23
Connecting to a Wireless DataMan 8600 Through a Base Station 23
Pairing Wireless Readers to Base Station 25
Pairing Strategy (DMA-IBASE-BT-XX) 26
Unpair Reader From Base Station 27
Base Station Routing Capabilities 28
Ad-hoc Mode 28
Infrastructure Mode 29
Buffering Data 29
Summary of Wireless Buffering Indicators 31
Charging 32
Changing Batteries 34
Reading Codes with the DataMan 8600 37
Industrial Protocols 37
Trigger Types 38
Field of View and Reading Distances 38
Cleaning and Maintenance 39
Cleaning the Reader Housing 39
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Cleaning the Reader Lens Cover 39
Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices 40
Laser Information 40
Regulations and Conformity 40
For European Community Users 42
Compliance Statements: DataMan Base Station 42
中国大陆RoHS (Information for China RoHS Compliance) 43
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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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Precautions
WARNING: LASER LIGHT, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM: CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
To reduce the risk of injury or equipment damage, observe the following precautions when you install the Cognex
product:
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.
lThis product does not contain user-serviceable parts. Do not make electrical or mechanical modifications to
product components. Unauthorized modifications can void your warranty.
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.
lThis device should be used in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
lAll specifications are for reference purposes only and can change without notice.
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Getting Started
About DataMan 8600
The DataMan 8600 readers offer Industrial Ethernet communication, and advanced technology for reading 1-D and 2-D
codes regardless of size, quality, printing method or surface. DataMan 8600 is available with patented 1DMax+ with
Hotbars, class-leading 2-D algorithms and future-proof modular communication slide-ins.
The DataMan 8600 readers use Cognex’s patented UltraLight® and high-speed liquid lens technology with advanced
algorithms to read Direct Part Mark barcodes. UltraLight® illumination provides flexible lighting control to create dark
field, bright field and diffuse lighting. Additionally, DataMan 8600 features a tuning button for easy configuration and
extended read attempts.
The DataMan 8600 readers are available with the following communication options:
lEthernet, with industrial protocols
lUSB
lRS-232
lBluetooth
lWi-Fi
An intelligent base station is provided when the DataMan 8600 reader uses Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection. The base
station acts as a router between the reader and your computer, PLC, or network. Infrastructure Mode does not use the
base station for communication. (See Infrastructure Mode).
The DataMan 8000 series base stations are available with the following communication options:
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Base Station Communication Wireless Protocol
Ethernet with Industrial Protocols USB RS-232 Bluetooth WiFi
DMA-CBASE-01 √
DMA-IBASE-BT-01 √ √ √
DMA-IBASE-BT-02 √ √ √ √
DMA-IBASE-01 √ √ √ √
DataMan 8600 Accessories
Miscellaneous Accessories
Accessory Name Accessory Number Accessory Image
Serial/USB slide-in DMCM-SERIALM-00
Ethernet slide-in DMCM-ENETM-00
Bluetooth slide-in DMCM-BTM-00
Wireless slide-in DMCM-WLESSM-00
Charging Base Station DMA-CBASE-01
Intelligent Base Station DMA-IBASE-01
Intelligent Bluetooth Base Station DMA-IBASE-BT-01
Intelligent Bluetooth Base Station DMA-IBASE-BT-02
Power Supply for Base Station DMA-24VPWR-xx*
Power Supply for Reader DM100-PWR-000
5000 mAh Battery for the wireless Reader DMA-HHBATTERY-01
Multi-Battery Charger DMA-MBC-xx*
POE Adapter CPS-24V-POE1
POE Adapter CPS-24V-POE4
POE Adapter CPS-AC-POE1A-xx1
Wall Mount for Base Station DMA-IBASE-WALL-00
1xx can be US, EN, UK, or JP.
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Accessory Name Accessory Number Accessory Image
Stand DM-STAND-00
Rubber sleeve DM8600-SLEEVE-00
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Cables
Accessory Name Accessory Number Accessory Image
RS-232 coiled cable for Reader, 2.5 m DM8000-RS232-02
RS-232 industrial cable for Reader, 2.5 m DM8000-RS232IND-02
RS-232 coiled cable for Reader, 4 m DM8000-RS232-05
USB cable, 2.5 m DM8500-USB-00
USB coiled cable, 2.5 m DM8500-USBC-02
Ethernet coiled cable, 5 m DM8000-ECABLEC-051
Ethernet cable, 2.5 m DM8000-ECABLE-02
Ethernet cable, 5 m DM8000-ECABLE-05
Ethernet cable, 30 m DM8000-ECABLE-30
DataMan 8000 Series Base Station Cables
RJ25 (RJ12) to DSUB9 cable for Base Station, 5 m DMA-RS232RJ-05
Straight 10ft USB cable DMA-USB-00
lUSB cable for base station: Use any standard USB-A to USB-B 2.0 cable up to 3 meters.
lEthernet cable for base station: Use any standard CAT5/5e, SF/FTP or S/FTP cable.
1Collimated cable length including DM8000-ECABLE-X should not exceed 50 m.
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Physical Layout of the Reader
WARNING: LASER LIGHT, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
DataMan 8600 Reader
1 UltraLight
2 Laser aimer
3 Trigger (press and hold to read)
4 Communication module insertion point
5 Indicator light
6 Lanyard hook
7 Extended Read Attempts button
By default, the Extended Read Attempts button of the DataMan 8600 is used for Tuning Optimization. Tuning
Optimization automatically picks the best Read Setup for the current decode and sets it as Read Setup 4 in the DataMan
Setup Tool, locking in Symbology, Exposure, Lighting Settings, Focus, etc. This provides snappier reading when the
same type of code is read repeatedly. To execute Tuning Optimization, press and hold the Extended Read Attempts
button until a yellow/green light flashes, then let go of the button. The lights continue to flash until a code is read. When
pressing the trigger to read a code, the lights cycle, performing a burst trigger through the enabled Read Setups, then the
flashing stops. A beep and solid green light signifies that tuning is over and the reader is optimized. You can undo tuning
by holding the Extended Read Attempts button again until the indicator turns red.
Alternative reading options that are utilized by the Extended Read Attempts button can be selected under System
Settings/TUNE Button:
lSet Match String: After arming the device(by holding the Extended Read Attempts button) with the optical button,
the next trigger sets the read code as a Match String (feature key required for Match Strings to be available).
lEnable verifier: After arming the device (by holding the Extended Read Attempts button), triggering enables
verification on on the read code (feature key required for verification to be available).
To disable the Extended Read Attempts button, use Disable Reader Button under System Settings/TUNE Button in
Setup Tool.
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Physical Layout of the Base Station
DMA-IBASE-01
1 Base station status indicators
2 Spare battery charger
3 Spare battery charger status indicator
4 Connection point with the reader:
lpairing reader and base station
lnon-wireless communication
lcharging
5RS-232
6USB
7Power plug (24 V, max. 13 W)
8Ethernet (with optional Class 3 PoE power)
DMA-IBASE-BT-XX
1 Base station status indicators
2 Connection point with the reader:
lpairing reader and base station
lnon-wireless communication
lcharging
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3 RS-232
4 USB
5 Power plug (24 V, max. 15 W)
6 Alternative power supply connector (24 V, max. 15 W, polarity marked on the
plastic part near the connector)
Recommended wire diameter is 14-18 AWG
7 Ethernet
Base Station status indicators:
lPower: RED = base powered / BLINK = wrong reader in base
lCommunication: BLUE = Wireless link / BLINK = Wireless communication
lCradle connections: GREEN = reader properly inserted / BLINK = cradle USB interface communication
Note:
lDMA-IBASE-BT-01 does not support Ethernet
lDMA-IBASE-BT-02 supports Ethernet
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Setting Up Your DataMan 8600
Install the DataMan SetupTool
1. Check the DataMan Release Notes for a full list of system requirements.
2. Download the DataMan Setup Tool from cognex.com/support/dataman and follow the on-screen steps.
3. Connect the DataMan 8600 to your PC.
4. Launch the DataMan Setup Tool and click Refresh. The reader or the base station appears under COM ports or
Network devices.
5. Select a COM port or a Network device and click Connect.
Setting Up the Reader
To connect to the reader or base station on your computer:
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1. Install the DataMan Setup Tool on your computer.
2. Select the connection type: Ethernet, RS-232 Serial, or USB, and connect the cables respectively.
3. Turn on your device(s).
DataMan 8600 Specifications
Specification DataMan 8600 Reader
Weight 303 g (without slide-in),
345 g (with tethered slide-in)
Operating Temperature 0 ºC — 45 ºC (32 ºF — 113 ºF)
Storage Temperature DataMan 8600 wireless: -10 ºC — 45 ºC (14 ºF — 113 ºF),
DataMan 8600 tethered: -40 ºC — 60 ºC (-40 ºF — 140 ºF)
Maximum Humidity < 95% (non-condensing)
Environmental IP65
Symbologies 1-D barcodes: Codabar, Code 39, Code 128, and Code 93, Interleaved 2 of 5,
Pharma, GS1 DataBar, Postal, UPC/EAN/JAN, DataBar
2-D barcodes: Data MatrixTM; QR Code and microQR Code, RSS/CS, PDF 417,
MicroPDF 417
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Specification DataMan 8600 Reader
Power Supply Requirements USB: external 5.0 W maximum LPS or NEC class 2 power supply: +5 V - +6 V DC
RS232 external 5.0 W max LPS or NEC class 2 power supply
+6.0 V 1 A DC (5.0 m RS-232 cable)
+6.0 V 1 A DC (2.5 m RS-232 cable)
ETH: Class 2 PoE supply IEEE 802.3af (connect only to PoE networks without routing
to the outside plant)
Inrush current peak 5A maximum
Duration: approx. 30 μs
Electrical charge: 60 μAs at 6 V
Maximum capacity: 10 µF
Maximum inrush: 50 µC
Battery life for wireless reader
(typical use case) ca. 2900 triggers can be operated within a 10 hour working shift The expected life time of the wireless reader is 5 years.
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T FULL/HALF DUPLEX, IEEE 802.3
Bluetooth Bluetooth™ 2.1, 2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, 2.4 GHz, User Selectable channels 1-11
Protection Base Station: IP65
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DataMan 8600 Imager Specifications
Specifications DataMan 8600 Imager
Image Sensor 1/1.8 inch CMOS
Image Sensor Properties 5.3 μm square pixels
Image Resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels
DataMan Base Station Specifications
Specification DMB-8700-xx (depending
on the communication
type)
DMA-IBASE-01
Weight 328 g
Operating
Temperature 0 ºC — 40 ºC (32 ºF — 104 ºF)
Storage
Temperature -40 ºC — 60 ºC (-40 ºF — 140 ºF)
Maximum
Humidity 95% (non-condensing)
Power Supply
Requirements 24 V +- 10%, 13 W maximum LPS or NEC class 2 power supply, or PoE class 3 (connect only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant)
LED Wavelengths for DataMan 8600 Reader
The following table shows LED types and the related wavelengths:
LED λ [nm]
RED 660
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Connection Options
Connecting a DataMan 8600 Through Ethernet
1. Connect the Ethernet slide-in (DMCM-ENETM-00) to your DataMan 8600.
2. With a 2.5 mm Allen wrench, tighten the screws so that the slide-in is firmly locked.
3. Insert the plug. Slide the cable lock up to the reader, and twist the cable lock in place.
Use the DM8000-ECABLE-05 (5 meters) or the DM8000-ECABLE-30 (30 meters). You also need a Power Over Ethernet
Adapter (CPS-AC-POE1A-xx).
Note: Disconnect the DataMan 8600 reader from power before inserting/removing communication modules.
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Troubleshooting an Ethernet Connection
If your reader does not appear in the DataMan Setup Tool’s list of detected network devices, adjust your network
settings.
1. Check your Ethernet connection and click Refresh in the DataMan Setup Tool.
2. Scan the Enable DHCP code (which you can find in the DataMan Reader Configuration Codes document
available from the Windows Start menu or the Setup Tool Help menu). This allows the reader to acquire a
suitable IP address from a DHCP server on your subnet.
If the reader still does not appear, you can use the Add Device option in the DataMan Setup Tool.
If you know the IP address of the reader, use the Add Network Device option under Repair & Support. This method
allows the DataMan 8600 reader to appear in the list of Network devices so that you can connect to it through the
DataMan Setup Tool and your Ethernet connection.
If none of the above helps, reset your reader to factory defaults by scanning the Reset Scanner to Factory Defaults
code below.
Connecting a DataMan 8600 Through RS-232
1. Connect the serial slide-in (DMCM-SERIALM-00) to your DataMan 8600.
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2. With a 2.5 mm Allen wrench, tighten the screws so that the slide-in is firmly locked.
3. Insert the plug. Slide the cable lock up to the reader and twist the cable lock in place.
Use the DM8000-RS232-02 cable (2.5 meters) or the DM8000-RS232-05 cable (5 meters). For power supply, use the
DataMan 8000 Power Supply (DM100-PWR-000).
Note: Disconnect the DataMan 8600 reader from power before inserting/removing the communication modules.
Observe the following electrical requirements:
1 6 VDC power supply (DM100-PWR-000), a 5.5 mm x 2.1 mm DC Power Plug
2VCC = +4.75 V up to +6.0 V for 2.5 m cable
VCC = +5.5 V up to +6.0 V for 5.0 m cable
WARNING:For proper RS-232 operation, do not apply any voltage to pin 9.
Note: Power on the RS-232 cable can be supplied by either the DC Power Plug or Pin 1 of the D-SUB. DO NOT use
both in parallel.
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