Cognex MX-1502 User manual

MX-1502
Reference Manual
2020 June 05
Revision: 1.0.0.10

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Table of Contents
Legal Notices 2
Table of Contents 3
Symbols 4
Getting Started 5
About MX-1502 5
MX-1502 Accessories 7
MX-1502 Layout 10
Layout of the Charging Station 11
Indicator LEDs 12
Dimensional Drawings 13
MX-1502 Specifications 14
Imager Specifications 14
LED Wavelengths 14
Charging Station Specifications 14
Setting up the MX-1502 16
Assembling the MX-1502 16
Assembling the Reader with the Pistol Grip 18
Charging 19
Charging an MX-1502 Using the Wireless Charging Station 20
USB Type-C Charging 23
Changing Battery in the MX-1502 Reader 23
Changing Battery in the Pistol Grip 25
Reading Codes with your MX-1502 27
MX-1502-LR Readers with 6.2 mm Lens 27
MX-1502-ER Readers with 12 mm Lens 27
MX-1502-XR Readers with 20 mm Lens 28
MX-1502-DL Readers with 6.2 mm Lens 29
Cleaning and Maintenance 32
Cleaning the Reader Housing 32
Cleaning the Reader Lens Cover 32
Compliance Statements 33
Compliance Statements: Wireless Charging Station 34
中国大陆RoHS (Information for China RoHS Compliance) 35
Precautions 37
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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 Cognex MX-1502 Vision-Enabled Mobile Terminal (henceforth
referred to as "MX-1502 reader"). You can also find information on the MX-1502 accessories and the physical layout of
the reader and the charging station in this section.
About MX-1502
The Cognex MX-1502 reader is a handheld ID mobile device supporting an integrated user interface based on a
consumer mobile device in an industrial grade housing. It features high-speed bar code reading performance in a
modular, rugged design that supports a variety of 3rd party mobile devices. The MX-1502 reader provides the industry’s
most advanced technology for reading 1-D and 2-D codes. The MX-1502 also reads challenging 2-D DPM codes. It is
designed to withstand heavy use in industrial settings. The unique modular design allows you to stay current with mobile
communications technology and easily replace or upgrade components without the need for a service plan. The
enhanced interface allows you to write and implement your own application according to the needs of your work
environment.
The MX-1502 reader offers the following features:
lFor LR and DL models: LED aimer and illumination
lFor ER and XR models: Laser aimer and illumination
lLong and extended range scanning
lNo external connectors
lVibro in the main unit that ensures adequate feedback even in loud environments
The MX-1502 Kit includes the following:
lMX-1502 reader
lBattery
lWrist strap
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Note: A mobile device is necessary to work with the MX-1502 reader. The currently supported devices are:
lGalaxy S6, S7, S8 S9
lGalaxy J3
lGalaxy A3
lGalaxy XCover 4
liPhone SE, 5S, 6, 6S, 7, 8
liPod touch generations 5th and 6th
For more information, see .
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MX-1502 Accessories
Accessory
Battery for reader (3120 mAh) DMA-MTBATTERY-01
Battery for pistol grip accessory (3070 mAh) DMA-HHBATTERY-01
Pistol grip
Note: The grip features its own trigger
button and an additional battery which
can be charged via the charging station.
DMA-GRIP-01
Belt holster DMA-HOLSTER-01
DMA-HOLSTER-02
Charging station (inductive) DMA-MTBASE-US
DMA-MTBASE-EU
Charging station (non-inductive) DMA-MTBASEP-US
DMA-MTBASEP-EU
Multi-device charger DMA-MTBASE4-US
DMA-MTBASE4-EU
DMA-MTBASE4BKT-US
DMA-MTBASE4BKT-EU
Multi-battery charger DMA-MBC-US
DMA-MBC-EU
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Accessory
Wireless car charger DMA-VMCHARGER-00
Power supply for charging station 24V/24W DMA-24VPWR-US
DMA-24VPWR-EU
USB Type-C battery charger kits:
1. USB Type-C Battery Cover (DMA-
MXUSB-00) + USB Type-C 3Amp Car
Charger (DMA-MXUSB-CHARGER)
2. USB Type-C Battery Cover (DMA-
MXUSB-00) + Handstrap (DMA-
MXSTRAP-00)
3. USB Type-C Battery Cover (DMA-
MXUSB-00) + USB Type-C 3Amp Car
Charger (DMA-MXUSB-CHARGER) +
Handstrap (DMA-MXSTRAP-00)
1. DMA-MXUSB-01
2. DMA-MXUSB-02
3. DMA-MXUSB-03
UV Light Kit for 6.2 mm lens (365 nm
wavelength)
lUV light board (365 nm)
lUV resistant front cover
lscrews
DMA-KIT-UV365-62
Passive car holder1DMA-VMHOLDER-00
1Using or storing the device outside of the recommended temperature ranges may damage or reduce the lifespan of the battery. Leaving the
MX Series Mobile Terminal with a mobile device in direct sunlight for an extended amount of time can raise the temperature above the
recommended limit.
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Accessory
Top Cover DMA-COVERKIT-S4
DMA-COVERKIT-S5
DMA-COVERKIT-S6
DMA-COVERKIT-S7
DMA-COVERKIT-S8
DMA-COVERKIT-S9
DMA-COVERKIT-J3
DMA-COVERKIT-J327
DMA-COVERKIT-J330
DMA-COVERKIT-A3
DMA-COVERKIT-X4
DMA-COVERKIT-I5
DMA-COVERKIT-I6
DMA-COVERKIT-iX
DMA-COVERKIT-S10e
DMA-COVERKIT-N42
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MX-1502 Layout
Layout
1Standard front cover
2 Indicator LEDs
3 Side trigger buttons
4 Power button
5 Touch screen
6 Home button
7 Speaker vents
8 Recessed area for mobile camera
9 Slider to lock battery cover
10 Battery cover
11 Lanyard hook
12 End cap of pistol grip*
13 Trigger button on the pistol grip*
*Pistol grip is optional
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Layout of the Charging Station
Top view:
Layout
1 Charging station power LEDs
2 Device charger bay
3 Battery charger LED
4 Spare battery charger bay
Bottom view:
Layout
1 Cable guide
2 Power plug (24 V, jack)
3Power plug (24 V, terminal block)
Note: Supply power by using only one of the connectors.
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Indicator LEDs
MX-1502 indicator LEDs
Type Signal Color Interval Meaning
Status Battery health RED and GREEN blinking Battery health low
Configuration GREEN 2 short blinks/1 sec Internal
reconfiguration
Overheat protection RED 2 short blinks/1.5 sec Overheat protection
Status
standalone
Low battery status RED every 4 sec Charged 15-10%
RED every 2 sec Charged 10-8%
RED every 1 sec Charged 8-5%
RED every 0.5 sec Charged < 5%
Status
base station
Charging RED continuous Charging
Charged GREEN continuous Fully charged
Error RED blinking Charging error
Charging station power LEDs
Type Signal Color Interval Meaning
Status Wireless power RED continuous wireless power
disconnected, there is
no device in the
charger bay
GREEN continuous wireless power
connected, charging is
active
Battery charger LEDs
Type Signal Color Interval Meaning
Status No battery inserted N/A N/A Battery disconnected
Battery charging RED continuous Charging is active
Error RED blinking Charging error
Charged GREEN continuous Charged
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Dimensional Drawings
MX-1502 standard front cover model:
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MX-1502 Specifications
Specification MX-1100 Imager
Weight 499g (664g with pistol grip)
Operating Temperature 0ºC— +40ºC (+32ºF — +104ºF)
Storage Temperature -10ºC — +60ºC (+10ºF — +140ºF)
Charging Temperature 0ºC — +35ºC (+32ºF — +95ºF)
Maximum Humidity < 95% (non-condensing)
Environmental IP65
Codes 1-D: UPC/EAN/JAN, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 128, Code 93,
Pharmacode, GS1 DataBar, PDF417, Micro PDF417
2-D: Data Matrix, QR Code, and MicroQR Code, DotCode and postal code
Power Supply Requirements Battery power
Expected operating time for typical
scan batches (400 scan per hour)
with a fully charged battery
12 hours
Note: The operating and charging temperature may be lower depending on the installed mobile phone.
Imager Specifications
Specification MX-1502 Standard and Long Range Imager
Image Sensor 1/3 inch CMOS
Image Sensor Properties 4.8mm x 3.6mm (W x H), 3.75 µm square pixels
Image Resolution (Pixels) 1280 x 960 global shutter sensor
Lens Type S-mount 6.2 mm F:7 (with optional standard liquid lens) without IR
blocking filter
M8-mount 12 mm F:7 with IRblocking filter
LED Wavelengths
The following table shows LED types and the related wavelengths:
LED λ [nm]
WHITE 5700K (Color Temperature)
BLUE 470
RED 617
HIGH POWER RED 617
RED IN DL VERSION 660
IR 850
UV 365
Charging Station Specifications
Specification Charging Station
Weight 380 g
Operating Temperature 0ºC — +40ºC (+32ºF — +104ºF)
Storage Temperature -40ºC — +60ºC (-40ºF — +140ºF)
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Specification Charging Station
Charging Temperature 0ºC — +35ºC (+32ºF — +95ºF)
Maximum Humidity 95% (non-condensing)
Environmental IP40
Power Supply Requirements 24 V, 24 W maximum LPS or NEC Class 2 power supply
0.5A (inductive) and 1A (non-inductive)
Note: The operating and charging temperature may be lower depending on the installed mobile phone.
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Setting up the MX-1502
This section provides information on how to assemble, and how to set up your MX-1502 reader.
Assembling the MX-1502
The first step in preparing your MX-1502 is assembling the components of your MX-1502 Kit. The MX-1502 Kit contains
the following components:
lBase unit
lBattery +cover
lWrist strap
The phone-specific DMA-COVERKIT contains the following components:
lTop cover
lRubber insert
lUSBcable to connect the Base unit to the mobile device
l4 Allen screws(M3) + Allen key
The DMA-GRIP-01 Kit contains the pistol grip and the pistol grip cable.
The following image shows the layering of the main kit components and the place of the mobile device among the
components.
Parts
1 Base unit
2 Barcode reader
3 Rubber insert
4 Mobile device
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5 Top cover
6 Pistol grip (optional)
Perform the following steps to assemble the MX-1502 reader:
1. Carefully place the rubber insert on the base unit which is the lower part of the reader.
2. Take the provided USB cable and plug it into the base unit. Then take your phone and put it on the rubber
insert. Connect it to the base unit by the USB cable.
3. Fix the top cover by tightening the provided four Allen screws (recommended torque: 80 Ncm). Additionally, you
can attach the wrist strap to the reader by passing one of the screws through the loop on the wrist strap.
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Assembling the Reader with the Pistol Grip
Parts
1 Pistol grip accessory connector in the battery bay
2 Pistol grip accessory cable
3 Cable connector in the pistol grip
If you want to use your reader with a pistol grip, perform the following steps:
1. Open the back cover of the reader by unlocking the sliders and take out the battery.
Note: For more information about back cover locking and opening, see Changing Battery in the MX-1502
Reader).
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2. Plug the pistol grip accessory cable into the grip accessory connector.
WARNING:Do not insert the battery into the pistol grip during the assembly process.
Note: For more information on how to insert the battery into the grip after the assembly process, see
Changing Battery in the Pistol Grip on page25
3. Insert the cable to the cable connector in the battery bay.
4. Insert the reader battery into the battery bay, and assemble the pistol grip and the reader by tightening the four
Allen screws (recommended torque: 65 Ncm).
Charging
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Charging an MX-1502 Using the Wireless Charging Station
You can charge your MX-1502 reader using the wireless charging station. It has threaded inserts at the bottom to be
securely mountable on different surfaces. It allows the charging of both the spare battery and the main unit.
The charging station can charge the main battery, the spare battery, and - if attached - the pistol grip battery at the same
time.
To fully charge the battery using the charging station is:
l4 hours when charging the battery separately
l10-11 hours when charging the phone, and the battery in the device with the pistol grip (with battery)attached
l6 hours when charging the battery in the device and the phone
l6 hours when charging the battery in the pistol grip attached to the device, but the main battery is not inserted
1 Charging main battery and mobile device in the device charger bay
2 Charging spare battery in the spare battery charger bay
When you place your reader containing your mobile phone into the device bay of the charging station, the charging
station power LED becomes green and the indicator LED of the reader becomes red (1). It indicates that the charger is
active and the reader is charging. When the charging process is complete, the indicator of the reader LED turns green
(2).
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