Cognex DM7550 Users Manual

Trigger (press and hold to read)

Install Software

1

Insert CD-ROM and install software (follow prompts).

1.
Run setup.exe if installer does not start automatically.

•
You must have Administrator privileges to install.

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.NET Framework is installed if required.

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When prompted, click Continue Anyway.

2.

Status: Red: read failed
Green: read succeeded
Blue: cordless link up
Blinking red: low battery

Cable release (corded unit)

Charge: Steady green: fully charged
Blinking green: charging

Connect Device

2

Connect base or device to PC using USB or Serial cable (PS/2

1.
keyboard cable is not supported by setup tool.)
Connect base or device to power supply.

2.

Place in Base (Cordless Only)

3

Inserting device in base establishes Bluetooth® link and charges
battery.

Scan Connection Code

4

Scan USB Serial or RS-232 Serial configuration code from the
back of this document.

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USB: 42206416-01
RS-232: 42206139-04

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USB: 42206161-01
RS-232: 42203758-03S

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Status: Steady red: connected to power
Blinking red: data transfer

Data (RS-232, USB, PS/2 Keyboard)

Power

Load USB Driver (USB Only)

5

Allow the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard to run.

Select Automatic driver installation.

1.
When prompted during driver load, click Continue Anyway.

2.

Start Setup Tool

6

Use setup tool to configure reader (shortcut on desktop)

Common tasks

1.
Controls and information

2.
Question and Answer help

3.

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5 mil

10 mil

20 mil

0 - 35 mm (0 - 1.4 in)

13 mil 0 - 62mm (0 - 2.4 in)

0 - 55 mm (0 - 2.1 in)

0 - 85 mm (0 - 3.3 in)

20

1 2 3

40 60 80 mm

in

Weight 270g (9.5 oz) 330g (11.6 oz)

Base: 250g (8.8 oz)

Connection

RS-232 Serial

USB Serial

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

Charging Temperature

Maximum Humidity

Environmental IP52 IP52

Drop (Impact)

Codes

Power Consumption

-10ºC — 50ºC (14ºF — 122ºF) 0ºC — 50ºC (32ºF — 122ºF)

-40ºC — 70ºC (-40ºF — 158ºF) -40ºC — 60ºC (-40ºF — 140ºF)

0ºC — 40ºC (32ºF — 104ºF)

95% (non-condensing)

Base: IP41

50 drops from 2m (6.5’) to concrete 25 drops from 2m (6.5’) to concrete

Data MatrixTM (ECC 0, 50, 80, 100, 140, and 200)

QR Code

UPC/EAN/JAN

Interleaved 2 of 5

Code 39, Code 128, and Code 93

1000 mA @ 5 VDC Base: 800 mA @ 9 VDC

PS/2 Keyboard Wedge

Setups

Enable Setup 3 only Enable Setup 4 only

Keyboard

Commands

USB Keyboard

Enable Setup 1 only Enable Setup 2 only

US English French

German

Soft reset (save settings) Hard reset (discard settings)

See Configuration Codes in setup tool for more languages.

DataMan

Battery Life at 25ºC (77ºF) 8h (normal use)

Reading Distance

1D Codes

2D Codes

Unlink base station

Notes

Product support: http://support.cognex.com

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. The battery should

be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler. Do not incinerate the battery
or dispose of the battery with general waste materials.
NOTE: Any modifications to this device not expressly approved by COGNEX CORPORATION may void
your authority to operate it.

Copyright © 2006 Cognex Corporation All Rights Reserved This document may not be copied in whole or in part, nor transferred to any
other media or language, without the written permission of Cognex Corporation. The hardware and portions of the software described
in this document may be covered by one or more of the U.S. patents listed on the Cognex web site http://www.cognex.com/patents.
asp. Other U.S. and foreign patents are pending. Cognex, the Cognex logo, and DataMan are trademarks, or registered trademarks, of
Cognex Corporation.

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Quick Reference

ID Reader

Cordless ID Reader