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  • Page 1 COGNEX DataMan 374 INSTALL GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Reader to the IMOS PC 1.5.1 Connecting a Single Reader 1.5.2 Connecting Multiple Readers SOFTWARE SETUP Important Cognex Software Information Obtaining the Reader IP Address Read-Head Orientation Load to Reader Reader Alignment Reader Calibration KEY FEATURES Cognex Dataman 374 Features and Indicators INSTALL GUIDE...

  • Page 3: Installation

    COGNEX DataMan 374 INSTALLATION INSTALL GUIDE...

  • Page 4: Mounting The Cognex Reader

    COGNEX DataMan 374 INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE COGNEX READER There are two Cognex Reader kit versions available (top-read, and bottom-read) as follows: A0128487 - BCR/2D COGNEX RDR TOP ▪ A0128486 - BCR/2D COGNEX RDR BOTTOM ▪ Both top-read shown in Figure 1.1, and bottom-read shown in Figure 1.2 may be mounted in either horizontal or vertical orientation.

  • Page 5: Mounting Height

    1.1.1 MOUNTING HEIGHT 1.1.2 MOUNTING ANGLE To set the height, attach the Cognex Reader assembly to the Vertical Head To set the angle, un-tighten the thumb lock knob for either top-read or Bracket (9107481J). bottom-read as shown in Figure 1.4.
  • Page 6 COGNEX DataMan 374 INSTALLATION Depending on the code reading direction on the document, rotate the Reader and Bracket completely left or right (15 degrees nominal) as shown in Figure 1.5 for top-read, and similarly for bottom-read shown in Figure 1.6.

  • Page 7: Code Reading Direction

    COGNEX DataMan 374 INSTALLATION 1.1.3 CODE READING DIRECTION Observe the following Code reading direction in Figure 1.7 and Figure 1.8 for both horizontal and vertical mounted readers. QTL-RND-OPS-00000308-A-00 Figure 1.8 – Bottom-read code direction Ensure the correct read-head orientation has been selected for the QTL-RND-OPS-00000307-A-00 job prior to alignment and calibration.

  • Page 8: Installation For Collate & Omr Folder Reading Interface

    COGNEX DataMan 374 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION FOR COLLATE & OMR FOLDER READING INTERFACE 1.2.1 CABLE ROUTING Mount the reader as required following the procedures detailed in section 1.1 Mounting Route the reader cables accordingly using cable ties where necessary following the Cognex Reader.

  • Page 9: Cable Looping

    COGNEX DataMan 374 INSTALLATION 1.2.2 CABLE LOOPING Cable looping ensures the correct cable length required for both horizontal and vertical mounted readers when in their maximum left or right positions as shown in Figure 1.12 and Figure 1.13, Figure1.14, and Figure 1.15.

  • Page 10: Installation For Insert Feeder Interface

    COGNEX DataMan 374 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION FOR INSERT FEEDER INTERFACE Installation procedures for a Feeder unit is the same as for a Collate unit. Follow the same procedures detailed in section 1.2 Installation for Collate & OMR Folder Reading Interface. When installing, begin from the Reader back to the board to ensure any excess cable can be tied back into the reader section.

  • Page 11: Connecting To The Barcode Interface Board

    COGNEX DataMan 374 INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO THE BARCODE INTERFACE BOARD The procedure for connecting the reader to the Barcode Interface Board for both a Collate and OMR Folder Reading Interface and Insert Feeder Interface are made in the same manner.
  • Page 12 Figure 1.20 – Connecting to the Barcode Interface Board a Collate and Feeder unit. Connect the Cognex Reader as required to ‘J1’ connection point for Reader 1, or ‘J2’ connection point for Reader 2 on the Barcode Interface Board as shown in Figure 1.20.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Reader To The Imos Pc

    Cognex Readers setups. Toggle switch S2 must be set to ‘DEFAULT’ for single and ‘ALL ON’ for multiple Cognex Readers as Figure 1.21 shows the parts required to connect a Cognex DataMan 374 to the IMOS PC shown in Figure 1.22.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Single Reader

    COGNEX DataMan 374 INSTALLATION 1.5.1 CONNECTING A SINGLE READER 1.5.2 CONNECTING MULTIPLE READERS To connect a single reader, connect the other end of the RJ45/Ethernet cable To connect multiple readers, connect the other end of the RJ45/Ethernet to the USB/Ethernet Adapter (A0014392) supplied with the reader kit as shown cable to the USB/Ethernet Adapter (A0014392) as shown in Figure 1.22, for as...
  • Page 15 COGNEX DataMan 374 INSTALLATION Figure 1.24 shows multiple Cognex readers installed and wired. QTL-RND-OPS-00000333-A-00 Figure 1.24 – Multiple Cognex Readers installed and wired NOTE: Once the reader is plugged in, the reader IP address must be obtained, see section 2.2 Obtaining the Reader IP Address for further assistance.

  • Page 16: Software Setup

    COGNEX DataMan 374 SOFTWARE SETUP INSTALL GUIDE...

  • Page 17: Important Cognex Software Information

    IMPORTANT COGNEX SOFTWARE INFORMATION Enter the following IP address, then click ‘OK’ once complete as shown in Figure 2.2. The Cognex DataMan 374 is supported on the DS-1200 G4i for software release R0065 onwards. Please contact your local support team for further information.

  • Page 18: Obtaining The Reader Ip Address

    Figure 2.4. and selecting the channel required to obtain the IP address information Ensure communication between the Insert Head and Cognex Reader is Navigate to the IMOS Menu screen, select ‘Service’, and then ‘Reader Setup’...

  • Page 19: Read-Head Orientation

    Figure 2.7 – Selecting the read-head orientation The read-head orientation must match the same orientation that the camera reader has been mounted in the unit (e.g. Vertical or Horizontal), see section 1.1 Mounting the Cognex Reader further information. QTL-RND-SCR-00000266-A-00 Figure 2.6 – Reading control settings...

  • Page 20: Load To Reader

    COGNEX DataMan 374 SOFTWARE SETUP LOAD TO READER Select the ‘Load to Reader’ option in the unit fine tuning screen as shown in Figure 2.9. Load to Reader is used to feed one document under the reader so you can position the reader to the label.
  • Page 21 COGNEX DataMan 374 SOFTWARE SETUP Click ‘Exit’ in the unit fine tuning screen when complete, then press the ‘Start’ Figure 2.13 shows the form stopping position once Load to Reader is complete. button on the IMOS run screen, as shown in Figure 2.11.
  • Page 22 COGNEX DataMan 374 SOFTWARE SETUP Use the two sets of rollers as shown in Figure 2.14 and Figure 2.15 to position the document. QTL-RND-OPS-00000330-A-00 Figure 2.15 – Positioning the document QTL-RND-OPS-00000329-A-00 Figure 2.14 – Positioning the document INSTALL GUIDE REV 00...
  • Page 23 COGNEX DataMan 374 SOFTWARE SETUP Then use the large adjustment knob indicated in Figure 2.16 to slide the reader Once the adjustments have been made, exit the IMOS run screen, confirming across and adjust it until the label is between the two green lights as shown in ‘Yes’...

  • Page 24: Reader Alignment

    COGNEX DataMan 374 SOFTWARE SETUP READER ALIGNMENT Ensure you have a label between the two flashing green lights on the reader, see section 2.4 Load to Reader for further assistance, then click ‘Ok’ in the confirmation dialog box as shown in Figure 2.20.
  • Page 25 COGNEX DataMan 374 SOFTWARE SETUP You should see the code/label content displayed once the alignment test has If the label failed to read, and the alignment test is less than 100%. Select initiated as shown in Figure 2.21. ‘Stop align test’ as shown in Figure 2.22 and exit the screen.

  • Page 26: Reader Calibration

    COGNEX DataMan 374 SOFTWARE SETUP READER CALIBRATION Press ‘Yes’ to confirm and begin reader calibration as shown in Figure 2.24. Once the label has successfully been displayed in the reader alignment test, select ‘Calibrate Reader’ as shown in Figure 2.23.

  • Page 27: Key Features

    COGNEX DataMan 374 KEY FEATURES INSTALL GUIDE...

  • Page 28: Cognex Dataman 374 Features And Indicators

    COGNEX DATAMAN 374 FEATURES AND INDICATORS The following Figure 3.1, Figure 3.2, and Figure 3.3 show features and indicators of the Cognex DataMan 374. QTL-RND-GEN-00000168-A-00 Figure 3.1 – Cognex DataMan 374 features and indicators QTL-RND-GEN-00000170-A-00 Figure 3.3 – Cognex DataMan 374 features and indicators Item...

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