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DataMan
Reference Manual
2020 June 24
Revision: 6.2.0.126
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8700 DX

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  • Page 1 ® DataMan 8700 DX Reference Manual 2020 June 24 Revision: 6.2.0.126...

  • 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

    Cables Physical Layout of the Reader Setting Up Your DataMan 8700 Install the DataMan SetupTool Setting Up the Reader DataMan 8700 DX Specifications DataMan 8700 Imager Specifications LED Wavelengths for DataMan 8700DX Reader Connection Options Connecting Corded DataMan 8700DX Troubleshooting an Ethernet Connection...

  • Page 4: 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 5: Precautions

    Precautions Precautions 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. The safety of any system incorporating this product is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    2-D PowerGrid algorithm, robust plastics, easy setup, and communication. The DataMan 8700 readers use Cognex's three unique styles of lighting technology and 2DMax+ algorithms to read the most challenging Direct Part Mark barcodes. Tri-Lucent Lighting provides flexible lighting control to create polarized, bright field, and diffuse lighting.
  • Page 7 Getting Started Accessory Name Accessory Number Accessory Image POE Adapter CPS-AC-POE1A-xx Wall Mount Bracket DMA-WALL-8700 Presentation Stand, can be used with wall mount bracket (DMA-WALL-8700) DM-STAND-00 xx can be US, EN, UK, or JP.

  • Page 8: Cables

    Getting Started Cables Accessory Name Accessory Number Accessory Image RS-232 coiled cable for Reader with Dsub-9 connector, power over pin 9, DMC-HH-RS232P-02C 2.5 m RS-232 coiled cable for Reader with Dsub9 connector, 2.5 m DMC-HH-RS232-02C RS-232 coiled cable for Reader with Dsub9 connector, 4 m DMC-HH-RS232-05C RS-232 Firmware update cable, RS-232 to USB converter DMC-HH-RS232-USB...

  • Page 9: Physical Layout Of The Reader

    Getting Started Physical Layout of the Reader DataMan 8700 Reader LED aimer Trigger (press and hold to read) Cable 360° ring light indicator Lanyard hook OLED display Buttons for OLED input and configuration Diffused light Polarized light Direct light...

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Dataman 8700

    To configure a DataMan 8700 reader, the DataMan Setup Tool software must be installed on a networked PC. The DataMan Setup Tool is available from the DataMan support site: http://www.cognex.com/support/dataman. 1. After installing the software, connect the DataMan 8700 to your PC.
  • Page 11 Setting Up Your DataMan 8700 Specification DataMan 8700 DX Reader Storage -40 ºC — 60 ºC (-40 ºF — 140 ºF) Temperature Maximum Humidity < 95% (non-condensing) Environmental ISO 16750-5 Compliant with latest EU RoHS and China RoHS For indoor use only...

  • Page 12: Dataman 8700 Imager Specifications

    Setting Up Your DataMan 8700 DataMan 8700 Imager Specifications Specifications DataMan 8700 Imager Image Sensor 1/3 inch CMOS Image Sensor Properties 3.45 μm square pixels Image Resolution 1440 x 1080 pixels LED Wavelengths for DataMan 8700DX Reader The following table shows LED types and the related wavelengths: λ...

  • Page 13: Connection Options

    Connection Options Connection Options Connecting Corded DataMan 8700DX 1. Connect the serial slide-in to your DataMan 8700. See the list of serial slide-ins in Miscellaneous Accessories on page 6. Note: Disconnect the DataMan 8700 from power before inserting or removing the communication modules. 2.

  • Page 14: Changing Communication In Dataman 8700 Corded Reader

    Connection Options 1. Open the target window and make sure it is the active window. 2. Start scanning codes with your corded reader. Changing Communication in DataMan 8700 Corded Reader The communication modularity of the DataMan 8700 reader allows using USB, Ethernet and RS-232 slide-in communication type conversion kits.
  • Page 15 Connection Options 4. Line up the new communication slide-in with the rails on the internal sides of the reader. 5. Insert Internal communication slide-in. 6. Replace the end cap assembly.
  • Page 16 Connection Options 7. Insert the screws into the end cap assembly using a Hex 2.0 mm screwdriver. Note: Use 0.6 Nm (5.31 in-lb) torque on the screws and tighten in the sequence shown in the image.

  • Page 17: Reading Codes With The Dataman 8700

    Scan the appropriate Reader Configuration codes (see the Reader Configuration Codes Manual available through the Windows Start menu, the Setup Tool Help menu, or the Cognex Documentation Portal). Send the appropriate DMCC (see the DataMan Control Commands Documentation available through the Windows Start menu or the Setup Tool Help menu).

  • Page 18: Field Of View And Reading Distances

    Reading Codes with the DataMan 8700 Manual (default): Pressing the trigger button on the reader starts image acquisition. The reader continues to acquire images until thare is a detectable and decoded image or until the release of the trigger button. Presentation: When motion is detected in front of the reader, the reader turns on and scans for a symbol.
  • Page 19 Reading Codes with the DataMan 8700 Note: The calibration distance is 143.0 mm from the nose of the lens, and the calibration tolerance is +/- 5 mm.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Compliance Information, Warnings And Notices

    Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices Regulations and Conformity The corded DataMan 8700 DX has Regulatory Model R00083 and meets or exceeds the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation. However, as with any electrical equipment, the best way to ensure safe operation is to operate them according to the agency guidelines that follow.

  • Page 22: 中 国 大 陆 Rohs (Information For China Rohs Compliance)

    Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices The crossed out wheeled bin symbol informs you that the product should not be disposed of along with municipal waste and invites you to use the appropriate separate take-back systems for product disposal. If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration.
  • Page 23 Copyright © 2020 Cognex Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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