Cognex DataMan 50 User manual

COGNEX®

DataMan®50

Quick Reference Guide

ii DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide iii

Section Title •Page 2

1Getting Started About DataMan 50 • For More Information • DataMan

50 Systems and Imager Specications • DataMan 50

Accessories • Reader Layout

Page 4

DataMan Software Page 19

3Installing DataMan Software and Connecting the Reader

• Start the Setup Tool • Use the Setup Tool Menu Bar

• Triggering • Training the Reader • Test Mode • Read

Setups

1Connections, Optics, and Lighting Page 31

4I/O Cable • USB/RS-232 & Flying Leads I/O Cable •

Digital Input and Output Wiring Diagrams • Illumination

Strobe Output • Multi-Port Connections

1Compliance Information, Warnings

and Notices Page 48

5DataMan 50 Specications • Compliance Statements •

Warnings and Notices

Setting Up Your DataMan Setting the Focus Position • Dimensions • Field of View

and Reading Distances

2Page 12

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About DataMan 50 For More Information...

DataMan 50 is a compact xed-

mount ID reader that among

others offers the following

advanced features:

• Smallest high-performance

xed mount reader

• Highest read rates for 1-D and

2-D codes

• Reliability and image feedback

The DataMan 50 reader supports

RS-232 and USB interface

connections in addition to discrete I/O.

The DataMan 50 reader is packaged in a rugged, IP65-rated housing.

This document provides basic information about how to congure and

use the DataMan 50 reader. Additional information is available through

the Windows Start menu or the Setup Tool Help menu after you install

the DataMan software on your PC:

DataMan Fixed Mount Readers Reference is a complete

online hardware reference for the DataMan reader.

Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x->Documentation->English->DM50->Fixed Mount

Reference Manual

DataMan Communications & Programming Guide shows

how to integrate your DataMan reader with your automation

software and factory network.

Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x->Documentation->Communications &

Programming

DataMan Reader Conguration Codes provides printable

2-D codes that you can use to congure the DataMan reader.

Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x->Documentation->English->Reader Conguration

Codes

DataMan Questions and Answers provides context-sensitive

information. You can view this help inside the Setup Tool or as

a stand-alone help le.

Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x->Documentation->English->DM50->Questions and

Answers

Release Notes list detailed system requirements and

additional information about this DataMan software release.

Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x->Documentation->DataMan v x.y.z Release Notes

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DataMan 50 Systems

Omni-directional

1-D Code Reading

IDQuick™ —

Well marked 2-D Code

Reading

1DMax+™ with

HOTBARS™

DataMan 50L

(DMR-50L-00) √

DataMan 50QL

(DMR-50QL-00) √ √

DataMan 50S*

(DMR-50S-00) √ √ √

*S: Maximum decode rate of 5 codes / sec

Specication DataMan 50 Imager

Image Sensor 1/3 inch CMOS

Image Sensor Properties 4.51 mm x 2.88 mm (H x V), 6.0 µm

square pixels

Image Resolution (pixels) 752 x 480

Electronic Shutter Speed 18 µs to 25 ms exposure

Image Acquisition up to 60 fps at full resolution

Lens Type 3 focal position M12 lens

DataMan 50 Imager Specications

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DataMan 50 Accessories

USB Cable, 1.5 m

(DM100-USB-000)

CABLES

RS-232 Cable, 1.5 m

(DM100-RS232-000)

MOUNTING BRACKETS

POWER SUPPLY

Pivot Mounting Bracket

(DM100-PIVOTM-00)

Power Supply, 6V

(DM100-PWR-000)

USB Cable, 3 m

(DM100-USB-030)

Extension Cable, 5 m

(DM100-EXTCBL-000)

RS-232/USB adapter connector

(DM100-PATCH-000)

USB & Flying Leads I/O Cable, 2.0 m

(DM-USBIO-00) 6

RS-232 & Flying Leads I/O Cable, 2.5 m

(DM-RS232IO-00)

Universal Mounting Bracket

(DM50-UBRK-000)

11 11

CONTROL BOX

Control Box (DM-CTRLBOX-00)

DOCUMENTATION AND INSTALLER

DataMan 50 Quick Reference Guide

(this document) (590-7165)

DataMan 5.1 Thumb Drive

(DMA-USBST-510)

14 14

LENS COVERS

ESD-safe Front Cover

(DM50-CLCOV-ESD)

NOTE: The ESD-safe front cover has to be mounted without the screw washers to

ensure proper electrical connection to the housing.

The following image shows the characteristics of the DataMan 50 reader.

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Reader Layout

LED aimer

Mounting holes

(M3 x 3.5mm)

Cable

Internal

illumination

3-position

M12 lens

Status LEDs

Hidden square nut

as an alternative

mounting option

Remove side cover

to access square

nut (M3)

yellow arrow

indicates selected

focus position

• Power: YELLOW = Power ON

• Communication: Flashing

YELLOW

• Good/bad read: GREEN = good

read / RED = bad read

• Error: RED = error, check device

log

PHILLIPS PAN HEAD M1.6 X 8 MM

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DataMan 50 can operate in one of three distance ranges. To set the focus

position:

Remove the screws, washers, lens cover, and rubber part.

Set focus by positioning a coin into the lens cap slit and turning the coin.

Do not use a coin thicker than 2 mm. If no coin is available, use the

edge of the back cover.

Setting the Focus Position

Make sure that the sealing and the sealing surface are clean before

reassembling the lens cover.

Lens cap slit

Line up the holes with the icons, and attach the rubber part to the

front window.

5Attach both to the housing and add the washers and screws.

Tighten screws in order shown. Maximum torque for the cover

screws is 5 N-cm (0.4 pound-inch). The yellow arrow on the

cover indicates the selected focus position.

Observe the following DataMan 50 reader dimensions when installing your

reader.

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Dimensions

31.75mm

1.25in

45.40mm

1.79in

5.67mm

0.22in

27.40mm

1.08in

21.65mm

0.85in

23.60mm

0.93in

23.44mm

0.92in

31.75

1.25

45.40

1.79

5.67

0.22

27.40

1.08

21.65

0.85

23.44mm

0.92in

31.75 mm

1.25”

45.40 mm

1.79”

5.67 mm

0.22”

27.40 mm

1.08”

21.65 mm

0.85”

23.44

0.92

750mm

29.5in

100

200

20 40 60 80 120 140 160 180

1 2 7

4 5

36 mm (1.4 in)

56 mm (2.2 in)

80 mm (3.15 in)

6 mil 33-51 mm (1.2-2 in)

8 mil 31-57 mm

(1.2-2.2 in)

10 mil 27-60 mm

(1-2.3 in)

4 mil 34-51 mm (1.3-2 in)

6 mil 30-56 mm (1.1-2.2 in)

2-D

1-D

45 mm

12 mil 25-61 mm

(0.9-2.4 in)

10 mil 37-66 mm (1.4-2.5 in)

100

200

20 40 60 80 120 140 160 180

1 2 7

4 5

70 mm 2-D

6 mil 44-74 mm

(1.7-2.9 in)

8 mil 42-78 mm

(1.6-3 in)

10 mil 39-80 mm

12 mil 34-89 mm

(1.5-3.1 in)

(1.3-3.5 in)

1-D

4 mil

6 mil

10 mil

52-73 mm

45-83 mm

33-89 mm

(2-2.8 in)

(1.7-3.2 in)

(1.2-3.5 in)

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Field of View and Reading Distances

This chart shows the horizontal eld of view for the DataMan 50 at a range of

working distances, together with the supported range of reading distances at

45 mm focus position.

This chart shows the supported range of reading distances at 70 mm

focus position.

100

200

20 40 60 80 120 140 160 180

1 2 7

4 5

10 mil 58-121 mm

(2.2-4.7 in)

12 mil 54-133 mm

(2.1-5.2 in)

6 mil 66-122 mm (2.5-4.8 in)

2-D

1-D

110 mm

58-168 mm (2.2-6.6 in)

10 mil 50-141 mm (1.9-5.5 in)

15 mil

The following table shows the Field of View widths in mm at various distances.

distances in

DM50

45 36

70 56

110 80

CONNECT YOUR READER

1. Connect the cable on the back of the device to either an USB

adapter cable with power tap or to an RS-232 adapter cable with

power tab.

2. Connect either the USB or the RS-232 connector to your PC.

3. Connect a 6V power supply.

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Field of View and Reading Distances (Cont.)

This chart shows the supported range of reading distances at 110 mm focus

position.

Installing DataMan Software and

Connecting the Reader

INSTALL DATAMAN SOFTWARE AND CONNECT

1. Check the DataMan Release Notes for a full list of system

requirements.

2. Insert CD-ROM and follow the on-screen prompts until you

successfully completed the DataMan Software installation process.

3. Connect the DataMan 50 reader to your PC.

4. Launch the Setup Tool and click Refresh.

Detected readers will appear under COM ports.

5. Select a reader from the list and click Connect.

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