Cognex DataMan 8700 User manual

DataMan®8700
Quick Reference Guide
2021 October 15
Revision: 6.2.5.62

Precautions
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.
lThisproduct 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.
lThisdevice should be used in accordance with the instructions in this
manual.
lAll specifications are for reference purposes only and can change without
notice.
2

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.
3

Product Overview
Number DataMan 8700 DX Reader
1 LED aimer
2 Trigger (press and hold to read)
3 Cable insertion point (in case of corded readers)
4 360° ring light indicator
5 Lanyard hook
6 OLED display
4

Number DataMan 8700 DX Reader
7 OLED input and configuration buttons
8 Diffused light
9 Polarized light
10 Direct light
11 Charging pins (in case of wireless readers)
12 Battery insertion (in case of wireless readers)
5

Number DataMan 8700 DQ Reader
1 LED aimer
2 Trigger (press and hold to read)
3 Cable insertion point
4 360° ring light indicator
5 Lanyard hook
6 OLED display
7 OLED input and configuration buttons
8 Diffused light
6

OLED Display Layout
The OLED display is user interface where you can communicate with the DataMan
8700.
Number Screen or Icon Description
1 Main Screen First screen after boot up is complete.
The main screen contains information about the name of the
reader, the Bluetooth connection and the battery status of the
reader.1
2 Admin Screen Enter the menu on the admin screen, where you can set
passwords and other permissions.
3 System Screen Enter the system menu, where you can configure settings
4 Return arrow Return one level up in the menu
5 Action button Displays a pencil, a check mark, or a toggle icon to select,
acknowledge or change a setting.
6 Left arrow Move to previous screen.
7 Right arrow Move to next screen
1The Bluetooth connection and the battery status of the reader is only displayed on wireless readers.
7

Base Station Overview
DMB8700-BT Base Station
1 Base station status indicators
2Connection point with the reader:
lpairing reader and base station
lnon-wireless communication
lcharging
3 Cable plug
8

DataMan 8700 Accessories
Accessory Name Product ID Illustration
DM8700 slide-in communication conversion kits DM8700-USB-
KIT
DM8700-RS-
KIT
DM8700-
ENET-KIT
Intelligent Bluetooth DMB8700-BT
Power Supply for USB and RS-232 communication on the corded reader or
wireless base station reader and base station
DM8700-
PWR-00
4500 mAh Battery for the wireless reader DMA-
BATTERY-
5000
Hip holster DMA-
HOLSTER-
8700
24V DC Industrial PoE Supply for one device CPS-24V-
POE1
4 Port 24V DC Industrial PoE Supply CPS-24V-
POE4
9

Accessory Name Product ID Illustration
PoE injector for one device CPS-AC-
POE1A-xx1
Wall Mount Bracket DMA-WALL-
8700
Presentation Stand, can be used with wall mount bracket (DMA-WALL-8700) DM-STAND-
00
Cables
Accessory Name Product ID Illustration
RS-232 coiled cable, 2.5 m with Dsub-9 connector, power over pin 9 DMC-HH-RS232P-
02C
RS-232 coiled cable, 2.5 m with Dsub-9 connector DMC-HH-RS232-02C
RS-232 coiled cable, 4 m with Dsub-9 connector DMC-HH-RS232-05C
RS-232 Firmware update cable, RS-232 to USB converter included with
RS-232 kits
DMC-HH-RS232-USB
USB straight cable, 2.5 m with USB type-A connector DMC-HH-USBA-02
USB coiled cable, 2.5 m with USB type-A connector DMC-HH-USBA-02C
USB straight cable, 2.5m with USB type-C connector DMC-HH-USBC-02
1xx can be US, EN, UK, or JP.
10

USB coiled cable, 2.5m with USB type-C connector DMC-HH-USBC-02C
Ethernet coiled cable, 5m with RJ45 connector DMC-HH-ENET-05C
Ethernet straight cable, 2.5m with RJ45 connector DMC-HH-ENET-02
Ethernet straight cable, 5m with RJ45 connector DMC-HH-ENET-05
Ethernet straight cable, 30m with RJ45 connector DMC-HH-ENET-30
Ethernet coiled cable, 5 m with M12 X-coded connector DMC-HH-ENETM12-
05C
Note: Collimated cable length for Ethernet does not have to exceed 50m.
11

Field of View and Reading Distances for
8700DX
DM8700 DX Field of View Values
Working Distance Horizontal Values Vertical Values
Z1= 40 mm (1.5 in) X1= 63 mm (2.5 in) Y1= 47 mm (1.8 in)
Z2= 140 mm (5.5 in) X2= 126 mm (5 in) Y2= 95 mm (3.7 in)
Z3= 300 mm (11.8 in) X3= 228 mm (11.3 in) Y3= 171 mm (6.7 in)
12

Note: All values beginning with 0 denote the minimum distance where the
Field of View is able to see the entire code.
DM8700 DX Depth of Field Values
Distances in mm / 1D min code Distances in mm / 2D min code
18-58 3 MIL 10-71 5 MIL
10-175 10 MIL 10-155 10 MIL
0-650 50 MIL 0-650 50 MIL
0-1000 100 MIL 0-1000 100 MIL
13

Field of View and Reading Distance for
8700DQ
DM8700 DQ Field of View Values
Working Distance Horizontal Values Vertical Values
Z1= 48 mm (1.9 in) X1= 79 mm (3.1 in) Y1= 60 mm (2.4 in)
Z2= 140 mm (5.5 in) X2= 148 mm (5.8 in) Y2= 111 mm (4.4 in)
Z3= 300 mm (11.8 in) X3= 275 mm (10.8 in) Y3= 206 mm (8.1 in)
14

DM8700 DQ Depth of Field Values
Distances in mm / 1D min code Distances in mm / 2D min code
25-70 3 MIL 10-60 5 MIL
55-300 30 MIL
15

Connecting the Reader
Wireless reader Battery Insertion:
1. Pull out metal tab to open the end cap.
2. Insert the battery.
3. Close the end cap by pressing the metal tab.
Corded reader Cable insertion:
1. Use a small screwdriver or a pencil to press in the gray tab by the cable
insertion.
16

2. Turn the cable insertion mechanism to the open position.
3. Insert the cable.
4. Lock the cable by turning the cable insertion mechanism to the opposite
direction.
Note: Disconnect the DataMan 8700 from power before inserting the communication modules.
17

Installation
Installation procedures are detailed in the DataMan DM8700 Reference Manual,
which is installed with the DataMan Setup Tool. The DataMan Setup Tool is available
from the DataMan support site: http://www.cognex.com/support/dataman.
To access documentation, open the Windows Start menu, select All Programs >
Cognex > DataMan Software vx.x.x > Documentation.
Note:
lCables are sold separately.
lIf a standard component is 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
DataMan system; do not force the connectors or damage may occur.
1. After installing the software, connect the DataMan 8700 to your PC.
2. Launch the DataMan Setup Tool and click Refresh.
3. Select your DataMan 8700 Series reader from the list and click Connect.
18

DataMan 8700 Specifications
Specification DataMan 8700 Reader
Weight DX Corded: 463g (15.90 oz) + ~132 g (4.60 oz) cables
DX Wireless: 548 g (18.70 oz) (battery included)
DQ Corded: 395 g (13.90 oz) + ~132 g (4.60 oz) cables
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)
Environmental Compliant with latest EU RoHS and China RoHS
For indoor use only
Symbologies 1-D barcodes: Codabar, Code 39, Code 128, and Code 93, Interleaved 2 of 5,
Postal, UPC/JAN, POSTNET, PLANET Code, GS1 IMB
2-D barcodes: MaxiCode, Aztec Code, Data MatrixT M; QR Code and microQR
Code, PDF 417
Power Supply Requirements Serial/USB: 5.5 V DC, 6.0 W maximum LPS or NEC Class 2 power supply
Ethernet: PoE Class 2 power supply
Wireless: 3.6 V, 4500 mAh Li-ion battery
Battery life for wireless
reader (typical use case)
The expected life time of the battery is 5 years.
Charging time through PoE: 10-11 hours
Charging time through USB with external power: 6.2 hours
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T FULL/HALF DUPLEX, IEEE 802.3
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2, Classic, 2.4~2.4835 GHz
Protection ISO 16750-5
IP67
Endures multiple drops from 2.5 m height on concrete
**In presentation mode, use the Motion Detection feature to prevent overheating as
the reader generates significant heat when triggering constantly.
Note: A reader triggering at consistently high frequencies may overheat even
when below the max operating temperature in some applications or
environmental circumstances.
19

DataMan 8700 Base Station Specifications
Specification DMB8700-BT
Weight 500 g (17.63 oz)
Operating Temperature 0 ºC — 40 ºC (32 ºF — 113 ºF)
Storage Temperature -40 ºC — 60 ºC (-40 ºF — 140 ºF)
Maximum Humidity 95% (non-condensing)
Power Supply
Requirements 5.5 V DC, 6 W maximum LPS or NEC Class 2 power supply or PoE Class 2 power
supply
Protection IP65
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T FULL/HALF DUPLEX, IEEE 802.3
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2, Classic, 2.4~2.4835 GHz
LED Wavelengths for DataMan 8700 Readers
Note: The data below refer to the LED Illumination accessory of the reader,
not to the LEDindicators.
The following table shows LED types and the related wavelengths:
Reader Model LED λ [nm]
DM8700 DX RED 660
DM8700 DQ WHITE N/A
20