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Reference Manual
2020 June 24
Revision: 6.2.0.2
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  • Page 1 ® DataMan 8600 Reference Manual 2020 June 24 Revision: 6.2.0.2...

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    Copyright © 2020. Cognex Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Portions of the hardware and software provided by Cognex may be covered by one or more U.S. and foreign patents, as well as pending U.S. and foreign patents listed on the Cognex web site at: cognex.com/patents.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting a DataMan 8600 through USB Using Your Device Through USB Using DataMan 8600 Wireless Reader Connecting to a Wireless DataMan 8600 Through a Base Station Pairing Wireless Readers to Base Station Pairing Strategy (DMA-IBASE-BT-XX) Unpair Reader From Base Station...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Cleaning the Reader Lens Cover Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices Laser Information Regulations and Conformity For European Community Users Compliance Statements: DataMan Base Station 中 国 大 陆 RoHS (Information for China RoHS Compliance)

  • Page 5: Symbols

    Symbols 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.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    LASER LIGHT, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM: CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. To reduce the risk of injury or equipment damage, observe the following precautions when you install the Cognex product: This product is intended for industrial use in automated manufacturing or similar applications.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Bluetooth Wi-Fi An intelligent base station is provided when the DataMan 8600 reader uses Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection. The base station acts as a router between the reader and your computer, PLC, or network. Infrastructure Mode does not use the base station for communication.

  • Page 8: Dataman 8600 Accessories

    DMA-IBASE-BT-01 √ √ √ DMA-IBASE-BT-02 √ √ √ √ DMA-IBASE-01 √ √ √ √ DataMan 8600 Accessories Miscellaneous Accessories Accessory Name Accessory Number Accessory Image 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...
  • Page 9 Getting Started Accessory Name Accessory Number Accessory Image Stand DM-STAND-00 Rubber sleeve DM8600-SLEEVE-00...

  • Page 10: Cables

    Getting Started Cables Accessory Name Accessory Number Accessory Image 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, 5 m DM8000-ECABLEC-05...

  • Page 11: Physical Layout Of The Reader

    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.

  • Page 12: Physical Layout Of The Base Station

    Getting Started Physical Layout of the Base Station DMA-IBASE-01 Base station status indicators Spare battery charger Spare battery charger status indicator Connection point with the reader: pairing reader and base station non-wireless communication charging RS-232 Power plug (24 V, max. 13 W) Ethernet (with optional Class 3 PoE power) DMA-IBASE-BT-XX Base station status indicators...
  • Page 13 Getting Started RS-232 Power plug (24 V, max. 15 W) Alternative power supply connector (24 V, max. 15 W, polarity marked on the plastic part near the connector) Recommended wire diameter is 14-18 AWG Ethernet Base Station status indicators: Power: RED = base powered / BLINK = wrong reader in base Communication: BLUE = Wireless link / BLINK = Wireless communication Cradle connections: GREEN = reader properly inserted / BLINK = cradle USB interface communication Note:...

  • Page 14: Setting Up Your Dataman 8600

    2. Download the DataMan Setup Tool from cognex.com/support/dataman and follow the on-screen steps. 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.

  • Page 15: Dataman 8600 Specifications

    0 ºC — 45 ºC (32 ºF — 113 ºF) Storage Temperature DataMan 8600 wireless: -10 ºC — 45 ºC (14 ºF — 113 ºF), DataMan 8600 tethered: -40 ºC — 60 ºC (-40 ºF — 140 ºF) Maximum Humidity <...
  • Page 16 Setting Up Your DataMan 8600 Specification DataMan 8600 Reader Power Supply Requirements USB: external 5.0 W maximum LPS or NEC class 2 power supply: +5 V - +6 V DC RS232 external 5.0 W max LPS or NEC class 2 power supply +6.0 V 1 A DC (5.0 m RS-232 cable)

  • Page 17: Dataman 8600 Imager Specifications

    24 V +- 10%, 13 W maximum LPS or NEC class 2 power supply, or PoE Requirements class 3 (connect only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant) LED Wavelengths for DataMan 8600 Reader The following table shows LED types and the related wavelengths: λ [nm]...

  • Page 18: Connection Options

    3. Insert the plug. 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.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting An Ethernet Connection

    If you know the IP address of the reader, use the Add Network Device option under Repair & Support. This method allows 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.
  • Page 20 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: 6 VDC power supply (DM100-PWR-000), a 5.5 mm x 2.1 mm DC Power Plug...

  • Page 21: Connecting A Dataman 8600 Through Usb

    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.
  • Page 22 Connection Options Change the USB Connection properties 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 reader and the base station to USB mode (CDC or HID) with a pair of reader configuration codes in the DataMan Configuration Codes document.

  • Page 23: Using Dataman 8600 Wireless Reader

    1. Connect the wireless slide-in (DMCM-BTM-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 battery. Note: Remove the battery from your DataMan 8600 before inserting/removing the communication module.
  • Page 24 Connection Options 4. Insert the plug and twist it in place. 5. Power up the DMA-IBASE-BT-XX base station using a 24V power supply (DMA-24VPWR-XX). In the case of a DMA-IBASE-01 base station, use either a 24V power supply, or a Class 3 Power Over Ethernet adapter. 6.

  • Page 25: Pairing Wireless Readers To Base Station

    Configure wireless communication settings by connecting to the base station. In order for the changed settings to be synchronized between the DataMan 8600 wireless reader and the base station, place your reader in the base station after your changes are saved. To assign a static IP address to the base station or the reader when communicating via Ethernet, connect to the base station in the DataMan Setup Tool.

  • Page 26: Pairing Strategy (Dma-Ibase-Bt-Xx)

    Connection Options 1. Place the new reader in the base station. 2. If there are available slots for multi-reader assignment, an “Add to group” option is displayed on the screen of the reader. 3. Confirm assignment by using the buttons of the reader. Note: If all 7 slots are occupied, a warning message is displayed on the unpaired reader's screen, and only battery charging is available.

  • Page 27: Unpair Reader From Base Station

    Connection Options Note: Scanning the Pair code puts the base station and the reader into force pairing mode. This means that the reader and the base it is put on get paired regardless of any assignments they both had previously. This force pairing mode is valid for 20 seconds after reading the Pair code.

  • Page 28: Base Station Routing Capabilities

    Connection Options Click Unassign in the Bluetooth or Wireless tab of the Communication Settings pane of the DataMan Setup Tool (when you are connected either with the reader or the base station). Scan the “Unassign Reader” reader configuration code, see the DataMan Configuration Codes document. Base Station Routing Capabilities The base station is visible as connected through either RS-232, USB, or Ethernet, but the base station only transfers data through the wireless interface to the reader.

  • Page 29: Infrastructure Mode

    Connection Options Infrastructure Mode It is possible to connect to the reader in infrastructure mode using Wi-Fi connection. You need to reset the reader to factory defaults, connect to the reader in ad-hoc mode, and then use the Wireless tab under Communication Settings to activate and configure infrastructure mode.
  • Page 30 Connection Options Base Station How to Connect Connection Type RS-232 Connect to the COM port of the base station. Connect to the COM port of the wireless reader Ethernet Connect to the terminal program using the IP address of the reader. To find out the IP address, go to the Connect backstage page in the DataMan Setup Tool and check the IP address of the reader in the Address column.

  • Page 31: Summary Of Wireless Buffering Indicators

    Connection Options When the buffer is full, no more codes are read. The reader does not discard the oldest read, the reader beeps and the status indicator changes to WHITE. Summary of Wireless Buffering Indicators Condition Status Indicator: Base Station Sounds Status Indicator: Reader Reader in wireless...

  • Page 32: Charging

    Connection Options Charging When you are reading codes with your wireless reader, blinking red status indicators signal a low battery. As the battery discharges, the blink frequency increases. A blinking red status indicator indicates low battery or thermal shutdown mode. You can also check check the status of the battery in the DataMan Setup Tool.
  • Page 33 Connection Options Paired Reader Charging Paired Reader Fully Charged Summary of indicator charging signals: Condition Status Indicator: Reader Status Indicator: Base Station Battery low, Reader is off base station blinking RED indicators steady BLUE, indicating connection steady RED, indicating no connection Reader is charging in the base station steady RED indicators steady GREEN, indicating connection...

  • Page 34: Changing Batteries

    The battery used in these devices may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 ºC (140 ºF), or incinerate. Replace battery with Cognex DMA-HHBATTERY- 01 only. Any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 35 Connection Options 3. Put the replacement battery into the slot. A small triangle on one side of the battery is indicating the correct placement.
  • Page 36 Connection Options 4. Put the end cap back on and twist it. Make sure that the triangle aligns with the circle when the cover is locked. 5. If using DMA-CBASE-01, place the battery in the spare battery charger in the direction of the small triangle of the battery.

  • Page 37: Reading Codes With The Dataman 8600

    Reading Codes with the DataMan 8600 Reading Codes with the DataMan 8600 Industrial Protocols The DataMan 8600 readers support the following industrial protocols: EtherNet/IP™ PROFINET SLMP Protocol Modbus TCP Select the industrial protocol tools and sample programs when installing the DataMan Setup Tool.

  • Page 38: Trigger Types

    Reading Codes with the DataMan 8600 Trigger Types The DataMan 8600 trigger mode determines when the reader attempts to read a code. Use the DataMan Setup Tool or the appropriate reader configuration codes to change trigger types. Supported trigger types: Manual (default): Pressing the trigger button on the reader starts image acquisition.

  • Page 39: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning the Reader Housing To clean the outside of the reader housing, use a small amount of mild detergent cleaner or isopropyl alcohol on a cleaning cloth. Do not pour the cleaner on the reader housing. CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean any DataMan product with harsh or corrosive solvents, including lye, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) or gasoline.

  • Page 40: Compliance Information, Warnings And Notices

    For assistance, contact Cognex Corporation at http://support.cognex.com. Regulations and Conformity The DataMan 8600 has Regulatory Model 1AAT, the wireless slide-in has Regulatory model 1ABB, and the Bluetooth slide-in has Regulatory model 1AAJ, and meets or exceeds the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation.
  • Page 41 EN55024 For WiFi: EN300 328 EN61000-6-2 Safety and Regulatory Cognex Corporation Manufacturer One Vision Drive Natick, MA 01760 USA This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take immediate measures. This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the EU Directive 2014/30/EU.

  • Page 42: For European Community Users

    Class 2 Laser device. For European Community Users Cognex complies with Directive 2012/19/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 4 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

  • Page 43: 中 国 大 陆 Rohs (Information For China Rohs Compliance)

    Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices Safety and Regulatory DMA-IBASE-BT-XX DMA-IBASE-01 DMA-CBASE-01 This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take immediate measures. This equipment complies with the essential requirements of EU Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 44 Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364. 这个标签是根据SJ / T 11364 的规定准备的。 O: Indicates that said hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement of GB / T26572 - 2011.
  • Page 45 Copyright © 2020 Cognex Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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