Cognex DataMan 8600 Series User manual
DataMan®8600
Reference Manual
2019 October 08
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Table of Contents
Legal Notices 2
Table of Contents 3
Symbols 5
Getting Started 6
About DataMan 8600 6
DataMan 8600 Accessories 7
DataMan 8600 Other Accessories 7
DataMan 8600 Reader Cables 8
DataMan 8000 Series Base Station Cables 9
Physical Layout of the Reader 10
Physical Layout of the Base Station 11
DMA-IBASE-01 11
DMA-IBASE-BT-XX 11
Setting Up Your DataMan 8600 13
Overview of Setting Up the Reader 13
Install the DataMan SetupTool 13
DataMan 8600 Specifications 14
DataMan 8600 Imager Specifications 15
DataMan Base Station Specifications 15
LED Wavelengths 15
Connection Options 16
Connecting a DataMan 8600 Through Ethernet 16
Troubleshooting an Ethernet Connection 17
Connecting a DataMan 8600 Through RS-232 17
Connecting a DataMan 8600 Through USB 19
Using Your Device Through USB 19
Using DataMan 8600 Wireless Reader 21
Connecting to a Wireless DataMan 8600 Through a Base Station 21
Pairing Strategy (DMA-IBASE-BT-XX) 23
Base Station Routing Capabilities 25
Ad-hoc Mode 25
Infrastructure Mode 26
Wireless Reader: Buffering Data 26
Summary of Wireless Buffering Indicators 28
Wireless Reader: Charging 29
Wireless Reader: Changing Batteries 31
Reading Codes with the DataMan 8600 34
Industrial Protocols 34
Trigger Types 35
Field of View and Reading Distances 35
Cleaning and Maintenance 36
Cleaning the Reader Housing 36
Cleaning the Reader Lens Cover 36
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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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Getting Started
This section provides general information about the DataMan 8600 readers and the DataMan 8000 series base stations.
You can also find information on the DataMan 8600 accessories and the physical layout of the reader and the base
stations in this section.
About DataMan 8600
The DataMan 8600 readers offer the industry’s most advanced technology for reading 1D and 2D codes regardless of
size, quality, printing method or surface, and belong to the only industrial handheld ID reader family that offers Industrial
Ethernet communication. 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® technology and 2DMax+ algorithms to read the most
challenging 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
lUSB
lRS-232
lBluetooth
lWiFi
An intelligent base station is also provided when the DataMan 8600 reader uses the wireless (Bluetooth or WiFi)
communication module. The base station acts as a router between the reader and your computer or network.
Infrastructure Mode does not use the base station for communication. (See Infrastructure Mode.)
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Note: Henceforward, the term ‘wireless’ refers in this document to the WiFi or to the Bluetooth communication
module of the reader.
The DataMan 8000 series base stations are available with the following communication options:
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
DataMan 8600 Other Accessories
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
Battery for the wireless reader DMA-HHBATTERY-01
Multi-Battery Charger DMA-MBC-xx*
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POE Adapter CPS-24V-POE1
POE Adapter CPS-24V-POE4
POE Adapter CPS-AC-POE1A-xx*
Wall Mount DMA-WALL-8000-00
Wall Mount for Base Station DMA-IBASE-WALL-00
Stand DM-STAND-00
Rubber sleeve DM8600-SLEEVE-00
*XX can be US, EN, UK, or JP
DataMan 8600 Reader Cables
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, 5m DM8000-ECABLEC-05*
Ethernet cable, 2.5 m DM8000-ECABLE-02
Ethernet cable, 5 m DM8000-ECABLE-05
Ethernet cable, 30 m DM8000-ECABLE-30
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*Collimated cable length including DM8000-ECABLE-X should not exceed 50 m.
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.
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Physical Layout of the Reader
WARNING:LASER LIGHT, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
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 for use cases
where 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 the trigger is pressed 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 from the following:
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
4Connection point with the reader:
lpairing reader and base station
lnon-wireless communication
lcharging
5 RS-232
6 USB
7 Power plug (24V, max. 13W)
8 Ethernet (with optional Class 3 PoE power)
DMA-IBASE-BT-XX
1 Base station status indicators
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2Connection point with the reader:
lpairing reader and base station
lnon-wireless communication
lcharging
3 RS-232
4 USB
5 Power plug (24V, max. 15W)
6Alternative power supply connector (24V, max. 15W,
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
This section provides information on how to set up and start working with your DataMan 8600 reader. It also describes
how to install the DataMan Setup Tool and at the end of the section, you will find the DataMan 8600 and DataMan 8000
series base station specifications.
Overview of Setting Up the Reader
To be able to connect to your reader or base station on your computer, you must perform the following steps:
1. Install the DataMan Setup Tool on your computer.
2. Select the connection type: Ethernet, RS-232 Serial, or USB; and connect the appropriate cabling.
3. Power on your device(s).
Install the DataMan SetupTool
1. Check the DataMan Release Notes for a full list of system requirements.
2. Download the DataMan Setup Tool from http://www.cognex.com/support/dataman and follow the on-screen
steps.
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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.
DataMan 8600 Specifications
Weight 303 g (without slide-in),
345 g (with tethered slide-in)
Operating Temperature 0ºC — 45ºC (32ºF — 113ºF)
Storage Temperature DataMan 8600 wireless: -10ºC — 45ºC (14ºF — 113ºF),
DataMan 8600 tethered: -40ºC — 60ºC (-40ºF — 140ºF)
Maximum Humidity < 95% (non-condensing)
Environemntal IP65
Codes 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
Power Supply Requirements USB: external 5.0 W maximum LPS or NEC class 2 power supply: +5V - +6V DC
RS232 external 5.0W max LPS or NEC class 2 power supply
+6.0V 1A DC (5.0m RS-232 cable)
+6.0V 1A DC (2.5m 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. 30μs
Electrical charge: 60μAs at 6V
Battery life for wireless reader
(typical use case)
ca. 2900 triggers can be operated within a 10 hour working shift
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T FULL/HALF DUPLEX, IEEE 802.3
Bluetooth Bluetooth™ 2.1, 2.4 GHz
WiFi 802.11 b/g, 2.4 GHz, User Selectable channels 1-11
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DataMan 8600 Imager Specifications
Specification DataMan 8600 Imager
Image Sensor 1/1.8 inch CMOS
Image Sensor Properties 5.3 μm square pixels
Image Resolution (Pixels) 1280 x 1024
DataMan Base Station Specifications
DMA-IBASE-BT-XX DMA-IBASE-01
Weight 300 g 328 g
Operating
Temperature
0ºC — 45ºC (32ºF — 113ºF) 0ºC — 40ºC (32ºF — 104ºF)
Storage
Temperature
-40ºC — 60ºC (-40ºF — 140ºF) -40ºC — 60ºC (-40ºF — 140ºF)
Maximum
Humidity
95% (non-condensing) 95% (non-condensing)
Power Supply
Requirements
24V +-10%, 15 W maximum LPS or NEC class 2
power supply
Recommended wire diameter is 14-18 AWG
24V +- 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
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 and 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, you may need to adjust your
network settings.
1. First, check your Ethernet connection and click Refresh in the DataMan Setup Tool.
2. Next, scan the Enable DHCP code below (which you can also find in the DataMan Reader Configuration Codes
document available from the Windows Start menu or the Setup Tool Help menu). This might allow 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 either the Add Device or Force Network Settings options in the DataMan
Setup Tool.
1. If you know the IP address of the reader, use the Add Network Device option under Reader Maintenance.
2. If you do not know the IP address, use the Force Network Settings option. Either method should allow 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 and 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 6VDC power supply (DM100-PWR-000), a 5.5 mm x 2.1 mm DC Power Plug
2VCC = +4.75V up to +6.0V for 2.5 m cable
VCC = +5.5V up to +6.0V 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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Connecting a DataMan 8600 Through USB
1. Connect the serial slide-in (DMCM-SERIALM-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 DM8500-USB-00 cable (2.5 meters) or the DM8500-USBC-02 cable (2.5 meters).
Note: Disconnect the DataMan 8600 reader from power before inserting/removing the communication modules.
Using Your Device Through USB
If you connect your reader with the coiled USB cable, you must use your device in USB 1.1 mode. With a straight USB
cable, you can use your device in both modes.
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Change the USB Connection in the Serial tab of the Communication Settings pane in DataMan Setup Tool, or scan the
appropriate code from the DataMan Configuration Codes document.
You can also switch the USB mode (CDC or HID) of both the reader and the base station with a pair of RP codes.
Perform the following steps:
In the case of a corded reader:
1. Disconnect from the DataMan Setup Tool if you are connected.
2. Scan the “USB Keyboard” code from the DataMan Configuration Codes
document.
3. Start scanning codes with your corded reader.
In the case of a wireless reader:
1. Disconnect from the DataMan Setup Tool if you are connected.
2. Scan the “Enable USB Keyboard for the base station” code
from the DataMan Configuration Codes document.
3. Start scanning codes with your wireless reader.
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