Cognex IBASE User Guide
COGNEX
®
DataMan
Quick Reference Guide
8000 Series
®
1
Getting Started
About DataMan 8000 • DataMan 8000 Accessories •
Physical Layout of the Reader and the Base Station
Page 4
DataMan 8000 Software
2
Connection Options
3
Using DataMan 8000 Series
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5
6
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Wireless Readers
Reading Codes with the
DataMan 8000
Industrial Protocols,
Compliance Information,
Warnings and Notices
Overview of Setting Up the Reader • Install DataMan
8000 Software • Start the Setup Tool • Use the Setup
Tool Menu Bar
Connecting through Ethernet • Troubleshooting an
Ethernet Connection • Connecting through RS-232 •
Keyboard Emulation • Connecting through USB
Connecting to a Wireless DataMan 8000 • Base Station
Routing Capabilities • Buffering Data • Charging •
Changing Batteries
Field of View and Reading Distances • Trigger Types
Industrial Protocols • DataMan 8000 Reader and Base
Station Specications • Laser Information • Agency
Compliance Statements
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About DataMan 8000
The DataMan 8000 series of readers offers the industry’s most advanced
technology for reading 1D and 2D codes regardless of size, quality, printing
method or surface, and is the only handheld ID reader that offers Industrial
Ethernet communication and liquid lens technology.
The DataMan 8000 series is available in two models, each with patented
1DMax and 2DMax algorithms, liquid lens technology, and future-proof modular
communication slide-ins with optional Industrial Ethernet capability.
The DataMan 8500 readers use Cognex’s patented
UltraLight® technology for superior image formation
on any mark type and surface. UltraLight illumination
provides dark eld, bright eld and diffuse lighting all
in one electronically controlled light.
The DataMan 8100 readers feature integrated bright
eld illumination ideal for applications that require
superior performance without specialty lighting.
Both models are available with the following communication options:
Ethernet RS-232 USB Wireless
An intelligent base station is also provided when the DataMan 8000
reader uses the wireless communication module. The base station acts
as a router between the reader and your computer or network.
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DataMan 8000 Accessories
Serial/USB slide-in
DMCM-SERIALM-00
Wireless slide-in
DMCM-WLESSM-00
Power Supply for
reader
DM100-PWR-00
Ethernet slide-in
DMCM-ENETM-00
Intelligent Base Station
DMA-IBASE-00
Power Supply for base
station
DMA-24VPWR-xx
DataMan 8000 Accessories: Cables
DataMan 8000 Reader Cables
RS-232 coiled cable
for reader, 2.5 m
DM8000-RS232-02
USB cable, 2.5 m
DM8500-USB-02
PS/2 adapter cable
DM700-PS2-00
RS-232 coiled cable
for reader, 5 m
DM8000-RS232-05
USB coiled cable,
2.5 m
DM8000-USBC-02
Ethernet cable, 2.5 m
DM8000-ECABLE-02
POE Adapter
CPS-AC-POE1A-xx
POE Adapter
CPS-24V-POE4
Wall Mount
DMA-WALL-8000-00
POE Adapter
CPS-24V-POE1
Stand
DM-STAND-00
Battery for the wireless
reader
DMA-HHBATTERY-00
DataMan Base Station Cables
• USB cable for base station: Use any standard USB-A to USB-B 2.0
cable up to 3 meters
• Ethernet cable for base station: Use any standard CAT5/5e, SF/FTP
or S/FTP cable
Ethernet cable, 5 m
DM8000-ECABLE-05
RS-232 cable for
base station, 5 m
DMA-RS232-05
Ethernet cable, 30 m
DM8000-ECABLE-30
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Physical Layout of the Reader
LASER LIGHT, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
Laser aimer
Lanyard hook
Communication module
insertion point
UltraLight
(DataMan
8500 only)
Indicator Light
Trigger
(press and
hold to read)
Communication
module
Physical Layout of the Base Station
Connection point with
base station
status indicators
RS-232
spare battery charger
status indicator
spare battery
charger
USB
the reader:
• pairing reader and
base station
• non-wireless
communication
• charging
power plug (24V,
max. 13W)
Ethernet (with
optional Class
3 PoE power)
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Overview of Setting Up the Reader
Install DataMan 8000 Software
To be able to connect to your reader or base station on your computer, you
must perform the following steps:
1. Install the Setup Tool on your computer.
1. Check the DataMan Release Notes for a full list of system
requirements.
2. Insert CD-ROM and follow the on-screen prompts.
3. Connect the DataMan 8000 to your PC.
4. Launch the 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 devices listing and click Connect.
RS-232/USB
connection
2. Select the connection type: Ethernet, Serial, or USB.
Ethernet connection
“DM8_00” with last 6
characters of MAC address,
printed on back of the reader
or the base station
Ethernet RS-232 USB
3. Connect the appropriate cabling.
4. Power on your device(s).
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Start the Setup Tool
Connect the reader to the Setup Tool to
congure it with the type of symbologies
it will decode as well as other parameters,
such as the type of trigger it will use and the
format of the results it will generate.
Alternatively, congure your reader
by scanning the appropriate reader
conguration code from the Reader
Conguration Codes document, available
through the Windows Start menu.
Trigger button
Latest image Context based help
Quick Setup
Congure your reader in a few basic steps
Connect to Reader
Establish a connection to the reader
Results Display
View results
Light and Imager Settings/
UltraLight Settings
Choose a trigger type and other acquisition
parameters
System Settings
Congure visual and audio feedback, trigger
and output actions
Read history
Battery level indicator
Connection status/Signal strength
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Use the Setup Tool Menu Bar
Each reader can store its current set of runtime parameters to a conguration
(.cfg) le, which contains information such as the enabled symbologies and
how any output data should be formatted.
The same conguration le can be loaded onto multiple readers, as the le
does not contain identication information such as the IP address or device
name of the reader used to create it.
A reader can also generate a Cognex device conguration (.cdc) le, which
stores the set of runtime parameters plus any identication data, such as
the name of the device, its IP address, subnet mask, and so on. Cognex
recommends generating a device conguration le for each reader to allow you
to restore a reader to its operating state with minimal effort.
Use the File menu of the Setup Tool to manage .cfg and .cdc les:
File Menu
Open Conguration Open a saved .cfg conguration le.
Save Conguration Create a .cfg conguration le of current runtime
parameters.
Print Conguration Code Generate a programming codes sheet
representing your reader’s conguration.
Restore Device Load a saved device conguration .cdc le,
with run-time parameters plus device-specic
information for a particular DataMan 8000.
Backup Device Create a device conguration .cdc le for a
specic reader.
Save Image Save the latest acquired image with .jpg le
format.
Use the Edit menu for standard Cut, Copy and Paste operations.
Use the View menu to view reader information (serial number, rmware
version, and so on) and to enable and disable various elements of the
Setup Tool, and the Tasks menu to switch between various Setup Tool
options.
Use the System menu to manage the current settings on the reader
and to upgrade the features it currently supports:
System Menu
Save Settings Save the current parameters to non-volatile
memory, which allows the reader to restore
these settings each time you reboot it.
Reset Conguration Reset all conguration parameters in RAM
(volatile memory) to the default settings
except for communication settings.
Update Firmware Update the reader software.
Upload Feature Key Unlock additional features available in the
reader software if you have the right key.
Use the Help menu to display Setup Tool version information.
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Connecting a DataMan 8000 through Ethernet
1. Connect the
Ethernet slidein (DMCMENETM-00) to
your DataMan
8000.
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).
2. With a 2 mm
Allen Wrench,
tighten the
screws so that
the slide-in is
rmly locked.
3. Insert the plug and slide
the cable lock up to the
reader and twist the cable
lock in place.
location of the
two screws
Troubleshooting an Ethernet Connection
If your reader does not appear in the Setup Tool’s list of network
devices, you may need to adjust your network settings.
First check your Ethernet connection and click Refresh in the Setup
Tool. Next, scan the Enable DHCP code below (which you can also
nd in the DataMan Reader Conguration Codes document available
from the Windows Start 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 Setup Tool.
If you know the IP address of the reader, use the Add Device option.
If you do not know the IP address, use the Force Network Settings
options. Either method should allow the DataMan 8000 reader to
appear in the list of Network devices so that you can connect to it
through the Setup Tool and your Ethernet connection.
If none of the above helps, reset your reader to factory defaults by
scanning the Reser Scanner to Factory Defaults code below.
WARNING
Disconnect DataMan from power before inserting/removing
Enable DHCP
Reset Scanner to
Factory Defaults
communication modules.
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Connecting a DataMan 8000 through RS-232
1. Connect the
serial slidein (DMCMSERIALM-00) to
your DataMan
8000.
2. With a 2 mm Allen
Wrench, tighten
the screws so
that the slide-in is
rmly locked.
3. Insert the plug and slide
the cable lock up to the
reader and twist the cable
lock in place.
location of the
two screws
Observe the following electrical requirements:
VCC
GND
1
2
5 GND
9 Reserved
4 N/C
8 RTS
3 RxD
7 CTS
2 TxD
6 N/C
1 VCC PWR
WARNING
For proper RS-232
operation, do not apply
any voltage to pin 9.
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 (DM100PWR-000).
WARNING
Disconnect DataMan from power before inserting/removing
communication modules.
1. 6VDC power supply (DM100-PWR-000), a 5.5mm x 2.1mm DC Power
Plug
2. VCC = +4.75V up to +6.0V for 2.5 m cable
VCC = +5.5V up to +6.0V for 5.0 m cable
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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