DataMan® 360 Series

Reference Manual

2020 April 07
Revision: 6.1.6SR2.4
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Table of Contents
Legal Notices 2
Table of Contents 3
Symbols 5
Getting Started 6
About the DataMan 360 Readers 6
Configuration 6
DataMan 360 Series Accessories 7
Lens Options 7
Lens Covers 8
External Lights (Red LED) 9
Laser Aimers 10
High Power Illumination Accessories 10
Cables 11
Power Supplies 11
Mounting Brackets 12
DataMan 360 Systems 13
Setting Up Your DataMan 360 14
Reader Layout 14
Installing the Lens 16
Installing an M12 Lens with Manual Focus 16
Installing a Liquid Lens 18
Installing the 24 mm Liquid Lens Module with DM360-HPIL-RE-01 or DM360-HPIL-RE-P-01 20
Installing a C-Mount Lens 22
Connecting External Illumination to DataMan 360 25
Installing a Filter 27
External Light Mounting Brackets 31
Setting Focus 33
Liquid Lens 33
Manual Focus Lens 35
Focus Feedback 35
Best Practices 36
Field of View and Reading Distances 37
Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 360 Readers with a 10.3 mm Liquid Lens) 37
Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 360 Readers with a 16 mm Lens) 38
Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 360 Readers with a 19 mm Lens with a Liquid Lens) 39
Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 360 Readers with a 24 mm Lens with Liquid Lens) 40
Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 360 Readers with a 25 mm Lens) 41
DataMan 360 Series Specifications 43
DataMan 360 Series Imager Specifications 44
LED and Laser Wavelengths 44
Illumination Options 45
Using Your DataMan 360 47
Installing DataMan Software and Connecting the Reader 47
Troubleshooting an Ethernet Connection 47
Industrial Protocols 48

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DataMan 360 Series Triggering 48

External Triggers 50
DataMan 360 Series Multi-Reader Sync Option 51
DataMan 360 Series Tuning 52
DataMan 360 Series Image Filtering 54
Training the Reader 55
Training Feedback 55
Incremental Training for Multiple Symbologies 56
Package Detection Support 56
Connections, Optics, and Lighting 58
External Light Control (CCB-M12XFLY-05) 58
5m Breakout Cable (CCBL-05-01) 59
5m Breakout Cable (CCB-M12x12Fy-xx) 60
15m Breakout Cable (CCB-PWRIO-15) 61
High-Speed Outputs 62
High-Speed Output Wiring 63
5m RS-232 Connection Cable (CCB-M12XDB9Y-05) 64
Ethernet M12 to RJ45 Cable (CCB-84901-y00x-xx) 65
Acquisition Trigger 65
Connecting the Encoder to a DataMan Reader 66
Multi-Port Connections 66
Cleaning and Maintenance 69
Cleaning the Reader Housing 69
Cleaning the Reader Lens Cover 69
Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices 70
Precautions 70
Regulations/Conformity 70
Laser Safety Statement 71
LED Safety Statement 71
For European Community Users 71
Reader Programming Codes 72

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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.

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Getting Started
This section provides general information about the DataMan 360 series readers as well as about the DataMan 360
accessories and systems.

About the DataMan 360 Readers

The DataMan 360 series readers are high-performance, fixed-mount ID readers that, among others, offer the following
advanced features:

l Highest Read Rates on 1-D and 2-D codes

l Most flexible optics and lighting
l Intelligent tuning and express setup

The DataMan 360 series readers provide advanced Ethernet connectivity, support for serial RS-232 and discrete I/O, as
well as advanced options for lighting and optics.
The DataMan 360 series readers are packaged in a rugged, IP-rated housing, and they provide numerous ease-of-use
features, including one button to trigger and one to start tuning.

Configuration
This document provides basic information about how to configure and use the DataMan 360 series readers. Additional
information is available through the Windows Start menu or the DataMan Setup Tool Help menu after you install the
DataMan software on your PC:
This document provides basic information about how to configure and use DataMan 360 readers. Additional information
is available through the Windows Start menu or the DataMan Setup Tool Help menu after you install the DataMan
software on your PC:

l The DataMan Communications and Programming Guide shows you how to integrate your DataMan reader into
your particular automation and factory environment.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->Communications->DataMan Communications and
Programming Guide
l The DataMan Industrial Protocols Manual provides information on how to integrate DataMan readers into your
particular environment using industrial protocols.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->Communications->DataMan Industrial Protocols Manual

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l The DataMan Reader Configuration Codes document provides printable 2-D codes that you can use to
configure the DataMan reader.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->English->Reader Configuration Codes
l The DM360 Quick Reference Guide provides essential information about the DM360 readers.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->English->DM360 Series->DM360 Quick Reference Guide
l The DataMan Fixed-Mount Readers Reference is a complete online hardware reference for the DataMan fixed-
mount ID readers.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->English->DM360 ->Fixed-Mount Reference Manual
l The DataMan Questions and Answers document provides context-sensitive information. You can view this help
inside the DataMan Setup Tool or as a stand-alone help file.

Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->DM360->Questions and Answers

l The DataMan Control Commands lists DataMan Control Commands with all relevant information. You can view
this help inside the Setup Tool or as a stand-alone help file.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->English->DataMan Control Commands
l The Setup Tool Reference Manual describes the user interface of the DataMan Setup Tool software.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->English->Setup Tool Reference Manual
l The Release Notes list detailed system requirements and additional information about this DataMan software
release.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->DataMan v x.x.x Release Notes

DataMan 360 Series Accessories

Lens Options
10.3 mm M12 lens with locking* and DM300-LENS-10
10.3 mm IR M12 lens with locking** DM300-LENS-10-IR

Liquid lens module and pre-focused 10.3 mm IR M12 lens DM300-LENS-10LL-IR

with wrench**
DM300-LENS-10LL
Liquid lens module and pre-focused 10.3 mm M12 lens
with wrench*

19 mm liquid lens module* DM300-LENS-19LL

24 mm F6 liquid lens module* DM360-LENS-24LL

DMLN-C24F10-LL

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16 mm M12 lens with locking** DM300-LENS-16

25 mm M12 lens with lens spacer and hex wrench (also DM300-LENS-25
requires Extension kit)**

Extension kit DM300-EXT

DM500 C-Mount cover DM500-CMTLC-000

DM500 Lens cover extender DM500-LNSEXT-000

Blue, CKR-BP470
red, CKR-BP635
green, CKR-BP525
orange bandpass filters CKR-BP590

* With built-in IR blocking filter

** Without built-in IR blocking filter

Lens Covers
Clear lens cover DM300-CLCOV

Clear lens cover with white LED illumination DM300-CLCOV-WHI

(Risk Group Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
Diffuse lens cover with red LED illumination DM300-DLCOV-RE
(Risk Group Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
Diffuse lens cover with blue LED illumination DM300-DLCOV-BL
(Risk Group Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
Diffuse lens cover with IR LED illumination DM300-DLCOV-IR
(Risk Group Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
Polarized lens cover with red LED illumination DM300-PLCOV-RE
(Risk Group Exempt acc. IEC 62471)

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Diffuse lens cover, red illumination (assembled), ESD safe DM300-DLCOV-RE-ESD

Red LED high power integrated light, 10.3 mm lens DM360-HPIL-RE

(Risk Group Red LED Exempt acc. IEC 62471, Risk Group Green LED
Aimer Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
Polarized red LED high power integrated light, ESD safe, DM360-HPIL-RE-P
10.3 mm lens
(Risk Group Red LED Exempt acc. IEC 62471, Risk Group Green LED
Aimer Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
White LED high power integrated light, 10.3 mm lens DM360-HPIL-WHI
(Risk Group white LED low risk acc. IEC 62471, Risk Group Green LED
Aimer Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
Red LED high power integrated light, 24 mm lens DMLT-HPIL-RE
(Risk Group Red LED Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
Polarized red LED high power integrated light, 24 mm lens DMLT-HPIL-RE-P
(Risk Group Green LED Aimer Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
White LED high power integrated light, 24 mm lens DMLT-HPIL-WHI
(Risk Group white LED low risk acc. IEC 62471, Risk Group Green LED
Aimer Exempt acc. IEC 62471)
C-Mount cover for C-Mount lenses DM300-CMCOV

Short C-Mount cover for C-Mount lenses DM300-CMCOV-SH

External Lights (Red LED)

Ring light CLRR-R7030G1CLR

Back light CLRB-F100100G1

Coaxial (DOAL) light CLRO-K5050G1

Spot light CLRS-P14G1

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Dark-field light CLRD-D120G1

Bar light, blue IVSL-LX520-470

Bar light, red IVSL-LX520-625

Laser Aimers
Laser aimer DM300-AIMER-00

High Power Illumination Accessories

HPIA, red narrow DM30X-HPIA3-625
HPIA, red wide DM30X-HPIA3-625-W
HPIA, white narrow DM30X-HPIA3-WHI
HPIA, white wide DM30X-HPIA3-WHI-W
HPIA, blue narrow DM30X-HPIA3-470
HPIA, blue wide DM30X-HPIA3-470-W
HPIA, infrared narrow DM30X-HPIA3-IR
HPIA, infrared wide DM30X-HPIA3-IR-W

Note:
l If using the following Cognex high power illumination lights with a DM30X-HPIA-xxx product ID:
l A spacer kit accessory (DMA-SPKIT-30X-00) is required when using the high power illumination
accessory. When the spacer is used, the field of view will be limited for wide-angled lenses.
l A Fair-Rite ferrite (part number 0431167281) must be attached to the External Light cable to reduce
emissions.

Red narrow DM30X-HPIA-625

Red wide DM30X-HPIA-625-W
Red narrow with polarizer DM30X-HPIA-625P
White narrow DM30X-HPIA-WHI
White wide DM30X-HPIA-WHI-W
Blue narrow DM30X-HPIA-470
Blue wide DM30X-HPIA-470-W
Infrared narrow DM30X-HPIA-IR
Infrared wide DM30X-HPIA-IR-W

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Cables
Connection cable 24V, I/O, RS-232 (y=S: straight / y=A: CCB-M12x12Fy-xx
angled *, xx specifies length)
Connection cable 24V, I/O, RS-232 CCBL-05-01
Power and I/O breakout cable, M12-12 (straight, xx CCB-PWRIO-xx
specifies length: 5m, 10m, 15m)
Power and I/O breakout cable, M12-12 (angled *, xx CCB-PWRIO-xxR
specifies length: 5m, 10m, 15m)
Connection cable RS-232 CCB-M12xDB9Y-05

Power cable for multiple bar lights (use in combination with CCB-FOV25-MAL012
IVSL-5PM12-5)
Ethernet M12 to RJ-45 cable (y=1: straight / y=6: angled, x- CCB-84901-y00x-xx
xx specifies length)

External Light cable (xxx specifies length) CCB-M12x4MS-xxx

Compatible only with CLRR / CLRB / CLRO / CLRS /
CLRD illumination
External light control cable for DataMan, 5 meters in length CCB-M12XFLY-05
with flying leads
Bar light cable (xxx specifies length: 300, 500, 1000, 2000 IVSL-5PM12-Jxxx
mm)
Compatible with IVSL lights, except IVSL-LX280
External Light cable (xx specifies length: 0.5m, 1m, 2m, CCB-M12LTF-xx
5m)

I/O extension cable, 5m straight CKR-200-CBL-EXT

* DM360 with straight

and angled cable

Power Supplies
24V power supply DMA-CCM-4X-xx*

24V power supply DMA-CCM-1-xx*

*xx can be US, EU, UK or JP.

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Mounting Brackets
External light mounting brackets (xx specifies light type) DM300-ELMB-xx
(may get used in combination with DM500-BRKT-000 if
pivoting is required)

Universal Mounting Bracket DM100-UBRK-000

Pivot Mounting Bracket DM100-PIVOTM-00

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DataMan 360 Systems

Omni- 1DMax+™ — IDQuick™ — 2DMax+™ — Multi-Reader Resolution
directional 1- Best-In- High-Speed for hard to Sync
D Code Class 1-D 2DMax+™ read DPM
Reading Reading Reading and damaged
2-D
PowerGrid™
codes
DataMan 360L (DMR- √ 800x600
360L-00)
DataMan 360X (DMR- √ √ √ √
360X-00)
DataMan 362L (DMR- √ 1280x1024
362L-00)
DataMan 362X (DMR- √ √ √ √
362X-00)
DataMan 333L (DMR- √ 1600x1200
363L-00)
DataMan 363X (DMR- √ √ √ √
363X-00)

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Setting Up Your DataMan 360

This section provides information on the physical appearance of the DataMan 360 reader. It also details the steps of
installing the lenses and filters of the reader, and gives information on the imager itself.

Reader Layout
The following image shows the built-in lighting system of the DataMan 360 series reader, underneath the plastic lighting
cover, the mounting holes and the laser safety notice on the bottom of the reader.

1 Laser aimer
Can be enabled under Light and Imager Settings in the
DataMan Setup Tool (disabled by default) to aid in aiming
the lens
2 Illumination LED clusters
3 External illumination mounting point
4 Mounting holes (M3 x 5mm)
5 Light ring
6 Laser safety notice

The following image shows a detailed picture about the back cover and the functions of the indicator lights.

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1 Trigger button
2 Power
3 Train status
4 Good/bad read
5 Network
6 Error
7 Peak meter
8 Indicator light ring
9 Tuning button
10 Ethernet
11 SD card slot
12 External light control
13 Power, I/O and RS232

Type Signal Color Meaning

Power GREEN Power ON
GREEN Trained
Status Train status
YELLOW Untrained
Error RED Error - check device log
GREEN Good read
Good/bad read
RED Bad read
Action YELLOW Link up
Communication
blink Activity
Peak meter - Decode yield, train progress/quality

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Installing the Lens

You can choose between a variety of different (High-Speed) Liquid Lenses and C-Mount lens options to be installed on
your DataMan 360 series reader.

WARNING: Disconnect the DataMan 360 reader from power before installing the lens and light.

Installing an M12 Lens with Manual Focus

1. Remove the lens plug.

2. Thread the lens into the reader.

3. Press the rubber lens-locking cone into the reader. While carefully avoiding rotating the lens, press the rubber
lens cone into the reader until it snaps into place around the nose of the lens.

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4. Place the reader at the desired working distance from focus target.
a. Connect the reader to the DataMan Setup Tool.
b. Adjust your camera settings to make sure you have a brightened and high contrast image. On the
Optimize Image page, check the Focus Feedback option from the drop-down menu of the Live button.
c. Use the DataMan Focus Target template, available through the Windows Start menu or the DataMan
Setup Tool Help menu, to align the edge of the reader body to the line marked with the target distance
used in your application.
d. Adjust focus for maximum sharpness. Enhance image quality in the DataMan Setup Tool for better
guidance.

5. Tighten the lens.

After fixing the lens, verify focus position again, using the steps above.
6. Attach the front cover.

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7. Insert and tighten the screws.

PHILLIPS PAN HEAD M2X6mm

Note: Tighten in sequence. Torque limit: 9 Ncm (0.8 in-lbs).

Note: Remove the protection film applied to the front cover before usage!

Installing a Liquid Lens

1. Remove the lens plug as described in Installing The Lens.
2. Thread the lens into the reader.

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3. Tighten the locking ring.

4. Connect the liquid lens cable to the reader.

WARNING: To avoid equipment damage, the cables must be routed as shown in the figure.

5. Snap the liquid lens module onto the nose of the lens, making sure that it lies flat.

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6. Place the reader at the desired working distance from focus target.
a. Connect the reader to the Setup Tool.
b. On the Optimize Image page, check the Focus Feedback option from the drop-down menu of the Live
button.
c. Use the DataMan Focus Target template, available through the Windows Start menu or the Setup Tool
Help menu, to align the edge of the reader body to the line marked with the target distance used in your
application.
d. Adjust focus for maximum sharpness. Enhance image quality in the DataMan Setup Tool for better
guidance.

Installing the 24 mm Liquid Lens Module with DM360-HPIL-RE-01 or

DM360-HPIL-RE-P-01
The possible hardware configurations using a 24 mm liquid lens module with a DataMan 360 series reader is the
following:

l DM3xx-system + DM300-LENS-24LL + DM360-HPIL-RE-01 / DM360-HPIL-RE-P-01

To install a 24 mm liquid lens module of a DataMan 360series reader, perform the following steps:

WARNING: Disconnect the DataMan reader from power before continuing.

CAUTION: Do not leave the image sensor exposed to the environment.

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1. Attach the 24 mm Lens to the device by using the screw thread on the metal ring.

2. Insert the Liquid Lens cable into the connector of the device.

3. Attach the Liquid Lens to the front side of the 24mm Lens.

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4. Place the DM360-HPIL-RE-01 or DM360-HPIL-RE-P-01 unit on the front of the device.

CUSTOMIZED CAPTIVE SCREW, PHILLIPS PAN HEAD, M3x28mm

Note: The minimum peak current capacity of the power supply for the device and the DM360-HPIL-RE-01 /
DM360-HPIL-RE-P-01 is 2.2A per unit.

Note: The DM360-HPIL-RE-01 or DM360-HPIL-RE-P-01 is also compatible with the 10.3 mm Liquid Lens.
For the 10.3 mm Liquid Lens, use CUSTOMIZED CAPTIVE SCREW, PHILLIPS PAN HEAD, M3x28mm.

5. Screw in the four screws.

Note: Use 0.2 Nm torque on the screws and tighten in sequence.

Installing a C-Mount Lens

1. Remove the lens plug as described in Installing the Lens.
2. Thread the lens into the reader.

3. Place the reader at the desired working distance from focus target.

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Note: Make sure to set focus for the reader before fitting the lens cover.

a. Connect the reader to the DataMan Setup Tool.

b. Navigate to the Optimize Image pane, and on the Basic tab, click the triangle on the Live button to
access the drop-down list, and check the Focus Feedback option. See Setting Focus on page 33
c. Use the DataMan Focus Target template, available through the Windows Start menu or the DataMan
Setup Tool Help menu, to align the edge of the reader body to the line marked with the target distance
used in your application.
d. Adjust focus for maximum sharpness. Enhance image quality in the DataMan Setup Tool for better
guidance.

4. Attach the C-Mount cover base.

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5. Add the screws to the C-Mount cover base.

PHILLIPS PAN HEAD M2 X 6 mm

Note:
Tighten in sequence. Torque limit: 9 Ncm (0.8 in-lbs).

6. Attach the front cover.

Note: Do not unscrew the front-most part of the nose of the cover to avoid risking the glass lens falling out.

7. Align the peg on the reader and the slot on the cover so that the cover locks in place.

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Connecting External Illumination to DataMan 360

You can connect the following external lights to the external light control port of the DataMan 360:

l Bar light (IVSL-YLW2X-xxx, IVSL-LX520-xxx)

l LX280-series light (IVSL-LX280-xxx)

Single Light
Note: The images show a DM470 series reader connected to the external lights, but you can connect external lights
to a DM300, DM360, and DM370 series reader in the same way.

External light IVSL-YLW2X-xxx or IVSL-LX520-xxx connected to DM300 / DM360 / DM370 / DM470:

External light IVSL-LX280-xxx (not supported on DM300) connected to DM360 / DM370 / DM470:

Multiple Lights
Follow these steps to connect two or more bar lights (IVSL-YLW2X or IVSL-LX520-xxx):

1. Connect the lights with cable IVSL-5PM12-Jxxx.

2. Connect the light to the DM360 with cable CCB-FOV25-MAL-012.
3. Cut and isolate brown wire (24 VDC) and blue wire (GND) from cable IVSL-5PM12-5 connected to the other light.

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Follow these steps to connect two or more bar lights (IVSL-LX280-xxx - not supported on DM300):

1. Create a panel where all cables come together

2. Connect the lights to the panel with cable IVSL-FSK-J5000
3. Connect the DM360 with cable CCB-M12XFLY-05

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Inside the panel you need to:

1. Cut and isolate brown (24V) wire from CCB-M12XFLY-05

2. Cut M12 connector from IVSL-FSK-J5000
3. Strip open end from IVSL-FSK-J5000

4. Connect all black wires together

5. Connect all white wires together
6. Connect all blue wires together
7. Connect brown wires from IVSL-FSK-J5000 together
l Cut off brown wire from CCB-M12XFLY-05
8. Connect blue wires to GND
9. Connect brown wires to 24 VDC

Note: For more details on the External Light Control, see External Light Control (CCB-M12XFLY-05) on page 58

Installing a Filter
Perform the following steps to install an optical filter in the front cover.
Observe the following constraints on the filter:

l Diameter (Ø): 12.3mm<Ø<12.7mm

l Thickness (t): 1.6mm<t<2mm

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1. First, remove the front cover: unscrew the four M3 screws and take off the LED cover.

2. Take off the rubber seal, remove the two smaller screws, and remove the PCB.

Note: Use a T6 Torx screwdriver.

WARNING: Make sure that no electrostatic charges are applied to the PCB. (For example, wear ESD
shoes.)

3. Working from the front of the PCB, press the legs of the filter holder gently together and pull off the clip.

1 Filter retaining clip

2 LED PCB
3 Filter holder

4. Insert first the filter glass, then the soft spacer (which was removed from its place between the filter holder and the
filter retaining clip) into the filter holder. A pair of tweezers may be helpful.

1 Soft spacer
2 Filter glass

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5. Snap fit the filter retaining clip onto the legs of the filter holder. Ensure that the laser modules slide into the laser
guides and the orientation pin fits into the filter retaining clip.

1 Orientation pin
2 Laser guide
3 Laser module

Check that the snap hooks are correctly positioned and fully engaged.

6. Insert the PCB with the filter retaining clip and the filter holder back into the front cover. Ensure that the hole in the
PCB meets the orientation pin in the front cover. Fix the PCB with two Torx 6 screws of size 2.0x5 mm.

Note: Use a torque of 8-10Ncm (11-14 oz-in).

1 LED cover
2 PCB with filter holder and filter retaining clip
3 Notch in PCB
4 Orientation pin

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7. Insert the rubber seal.

Note: The seal can only be installed in the correct orientation.

8. Remount the front cover. Observing the tightening sequence below, tighten all four screws to 9 Ncm using a
torque wrench.

PHILLIPS PAN HEAD M2 X 6MM

Note: Tighten in sequence. Torque limit: 9 Ncm (0.8 in-lbs).

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External Light Mounting Brackets

You can mount your reader using external light mounting brackets. The brackets are intended to mount any of the
different lights to the reader. They can also be used to mount the reader (with lights attached) to your machine. Pivot
mounting, as illustrated, is optional.
Perform the following steps to mount your reader with external mounting brackets in order to use the light options
illustrated below:

1. Mount your reader on the camera plate and attach the screws.

2. Mount your reader with the camera plate attached to any of the external light bracket adapters.

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3. Choose one of the following light options:

Using coaxial (DOAL) light Using dark field light

Using ring light Using spot light

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Setting Focus
There is a range of reading distances available for different code sizes and focus positions. To set focus on your reader,
use the following options depending on whether you use a liquid lens or a manual focus lens.
DataMan readers are compatible with multiple different lenses. Each lens has a range of reading distances available for
different code sizes and focus positions. Having accurate focus settings is essential to maximize read rates.
To set the focus on your reader, use the following options depending on whether you use a liquid lens or a manual focus
lens.

Liquid Lens
1. Click the Focus Feedback button in the image panel in SetupTool to enable focus feedback.
This enables a color-coded focus feedback bar on the right side of the image panel.

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2. Click the Optimize Focus button to optimize the focus of the liquid lens.
You can find this button in the lower left section of the image panel, or you can also optimize focus during tuning
by checking the box in the tune dropdown.

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Manual Focus Lens

Click the Focus Feedback button in the image panel in SetupTool to enable focus feedback.
This enables a color-coded focus feedback bar on the right side of the image panel. Once focus feedback is enabled,
enter live mode and manually adjust the lens until the focus feedback bar is green.

Focus Feedback
Focus is indicated by colors ranging from red (bad focus) to green (sharp focus). When focusing the reader, you need to
adjust its position until the focus column becomes green.

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Best Practices
Both Optimize Focus and the Focus Feedback use the same procedure for testing the current focus. They consider
various sub-regions of the image.
Follow these guidelines to maximize the performance of Optimize Focus and Focus Feedback:

l Use a focus target (such as the one supplied with this Reference Manual) that includes high-contrast features
and is big enough that if ills at least a 100x100 pixel region in the center of the field of view at the desired working
distance.
l Avoid floppy pieces of paper and make sure the target is perfectly flat.
l Make sure that the target is perfectly perpendicular to the optical axis of the reader.
l Make sure that the rest of the field of view, such as the part not covered by the focus target, does not contain any
high-contrast features. For example, if you would ideally fill the entire field of view with a white card or sheet of
paper (no shadows), position the focus target in the middle.
l The supplied 120x120mm focus target is appropriate for typical working distances. If you use such a working
distance that the target does not completely fill the image, make sure that there are no high-contrast features
visible outside of the target (see previous bullet).

Note:
l If you use the focus feedback indicator to adjust a manual focus lens, you must apply power to the reader
before you remove the cover. If you remove the cover before applying power, the internal illumination will
not function.

l If you use a Liquid Lens, make sure that the cover is mounted and connected before you apply power. If you
attach or remove the front cover while the reader is powered, the focus setting is lost.

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Field of View and Reading Distances

The following maps show the field of view of the DataMan 360 series readers. Reading distance values are also
provided for 1-D and 2-D example code distances.
For the C-mount (or other non-Cognex) and S-Mount lenses, the focal length of the lens, focus setting, and aperture
setting determine the field of view and reading distance.

Note: Due to tolerances, ranges can vary by +/- 5 % from unit to unit.

Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 360 Readers with a 10.3 mm
Liquid Lens)
The map below shows the field of view (FoV) of the DataMan 360 readers with a 10.3 mm lens (with or without a liquid
lens).
The FoV values are shown as follows:

l outer: DM362, DM363

l inner: DM360

The reading distances for the DM360 and DM362 readers are the same. DM363 features a higher resolution and more
pixels in about the same sensor size.
The following table shows the FoV widths in mm at various distances.

Distances in mm DM360 DM362/DM363

50 26 42
100 46 74
150 66 106
250 106 171
500 207 332

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Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 360 Readers with a 16 mm

Lens)
The following map shows the FoV of the DataMan 360 series readers with a 16 mm lens.
The FoV values are shown as follows:

l outer: DM362, DM363

l inner: DM360

The reading distances for the DM360 and DM362 readers are the same. DM363 features a higher resolution and more
pixels in about the same sensor size.
The following table shows the FoV widths in mm at various distances.

Distances in mm DM360 DM362/DM363

50 13 20
100 25 40
150 38 60
250 63 101
500 125 202

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Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 360 Readers with a 19 mm

Lens with a Liquid Lens)
The map below shows the FoV of the DataMan 360 series readers with a 19 mm lens with a liquid lens.
The FoV values are shown as follows:

l outer: DM362, DM363

l inner: DM360

The reading distances for the DM360 and DM362 readers are the same. DM363 features a higher resolution and more
pixels in about the same sensor size.
The following table shows the FoV widths in mm at various distances.

Distances in mm DM360 DM362/DM363

50 11 17
100 22 34
150 33 52
250 56 86
500 111 172

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Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 360 Readers with a 24 mm

Lens with Liquid Lens)
The following map shows the FoV of the DataMan 360 series readers with a 24 mm lens with a liquid lens and DM360-
HPIL-RE-01 or DM360-HPIL-RE-P-01 cover.
The FoV values are shown as follows:

l outer: DM363
l middle: DM362
l inner: DM360

The reading distances for the DM360 and DM362 readers are the same. DM363 features a higher resolution and more
pixels in about the same sensor size.
The following table shows the FoV widths in mm at various distances.

Distances in mm DM360 DM362 DM363

80 11 19 20

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Distances in mm DM360 DM362 DM363

250 43 68 73
500 87 139 148
1000 175 281 298

Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 360 Readers with a 25 mm

Lens)
The following map shows the FoV of the DataMan 360 series readers with a 25 mm lens (with or without a liquid lens).
The FoV values are shown as follows:

l outer: DM362, DM363

l inner: DM360

The reading distances for the DM360 and DM362 readers are the same. DM363 features a higher resolution and more
pixels in about the same sensor size.
The following table shows the FoV widths in mm at various distances.

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Distances in mm DM360 DM362/DM363

50 8 12
100 16 25
150 23 37
250 39 62
500 78 125

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DataMan 360 Series Specifications

Weight 165 g
Operating 0ºC — 40ºC (+32ºF — 104ºF)
Temperature
Storage -10ºC — +60ºC (+14ºF — +140ºF)
Temperature
Maximum Humidity < 95% (non-condensing)
Environmental IP65 (with cable or protection cap attached to all connectors, front cover properly installed)
LED Safety IEC62471: red illumination: Exempt Risk Group, blue and white illuminations: Risk Group 1 (Low-
Risk). No further labeling is required.
RS-232 RxD, TxD according to TIA/EIA-232-F
Codes 1-D barcodes: Codabar, Code 39, Code 128, and Code 93, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, Pharma, GS1
DataBar, Postal, UPC/EAN/JAN
2-D codes: Data MatrixTM (IDMax and IDQuick: ECC 0, 50, 80, 100, 140, and 200), QR Code and
microQR Code, MaxiCode, DotCode, Aztec Code, RSS/CS
Stacked codes: PDF 417, MicroPDF 417
Discrete I/O HS Output 0,1,2,3 IMAX 50 mA
operating limits
RMIN @ 12 VDC 200 Ω
Input 0 (Trigger) VIH ±15 — ±28 V
Input 1,2,3 VIL 0 — ±5 V
ITYP @ 12 VDC 2.0 mA
@ 24 VDC 4.2 mA
Power Supply 24V +/- 10%
Requirements Options:

l Internal illumination (non-HPIL*): 250 mA maximum, 5 W

l Internal illumination (HPIL*): 2.2 A maximum, 6 W
l External illumination: up to 1.2 A average, 45 W, peak current according to illumination,
these values depend on the illumination and its configuration
Supplied by LPS or NEC class 2 only
*HPIL denotes one of the DM360-HPIL-RE or DM360-HPIL-RE-P accessories
Light Connector Current load up to 1.05 A average
Ethernet Speed 10/100
Duplex Mode Full duplex or half duplex

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DataMan 360 Series Imager Specifications

Specification DataMan 360 Series Imager
Image Sensor 1/1.8 inch CMOS
Image Sensor 6.9 mm x 5.5 mm (H x V); 5.3 µm square pixels (DataMan 360 and 362 ), 4.5 µm square pixels
Properties (DataMan 363)
Image Resolution l DataMan 360: 800 x 600
(pixels)
l DataMan 362: 1280 x 1024
l Dataman 363: 1600 x 1200
Electronic Shutter l minimum exposure: 5 µs (DataMan 360 and 362), 12 µs (DataMan 363)
Speed
l maximum exposure: 1000 µs with internal illumination/100000 µs with external
illumination
Image Acquisition at l DataMan 360 and 362: up to 60 fps
Full Resolution
l DataMan 363: up to 40 fps
Lens Type l S-Mount 10.3 mm F:5 (with optional liquid lens) with IR blocking filter
l S-Mount 16 mm F:9, no IR blocking filter
l C-Mount 24 mm F:6 (with liquid lens only) with IR blocking filter
l S-Mount 25 mm M12 lens, no IR blocking filter
l C-Mount lenses (with limitations, see below)

Limitations to C-Mount lenses:

l The length of the thread may not exceed 5.4 mm.

l For a chosen lens, the distance from the C-mount shoulder to the bottom of the lens may not exceed 5.4mm.
Possibly a lens spacer is required.
l When using the C-Mount lens cover, lens dimensions including spacer and filters may not exceed 32 x 42 mm
(diameter x length).

To avoid accelerated aging of built-in illumination LEDs, which results in light intensity degradation, consider the
following duty cycle limits above 25°C (77°F):

l at 35°C (95°F): 4% duty cycle, for example, 750 µs exposure and 18493 µs interval
l at 45°C (113°F): 2% duty cycle, for example, 350 µs exposure and 18093 µs interval or 1000 µs exposure and
50000 µs interval

LED and Laser Wavelengths

The following table shows LED types and the related peak wavelengths:

LED λ [nm]
WHITE 6500K (Color Temperature)
BLUE 470
RED 617
HIGH POWER RED 617
IR 850

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LED λ [nm]
TORCHLIGHT - WHITE 2500-5000K (Color Temperature)
TORCHLIGHT - RED 625

The peak wavelength of the green laser is 515 nm.

Illumination Options
Illumination 24V Externally Powered
Board (in Lens Max. exposure time Max. duty cycle Max. LED-on time Max. exposure time
Covers) with LED-on
White LED 200 ms 6% 1 ms 3 ms
(Clear)

Red LED 200 ms 6% 1 ms 3 ms

(Diffuse)

Blue LED 200 ms 6% 1 ms 3 ms

(Diffuse)

IR LED (Diffuse) 200 ms 6% 1 ms 3 ms

Red LED 200 ms 6% 1 ms 3 ms

(Polarized)

Red LED High 200 ms 5% 25 ms 200 ms

Power Integrated
Light
(Unpolarized)

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Illumination 24V Externally Powered

Board (in Lens Max. exposure time Max. duty cycle Max. LED-on time Max. exposure time
Covers) with LED-on
Red LED High 200 ms 5% 25 ms 200 ms
Power Integrated
Light (Polarized)

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Using Your DataMan 360

This section provides information on the installation process of the DataMan Setup Tool, troubleshooting Ethernet
connection issues, tuning, image filtering, as well as reader training and package detection.

Installing DataMan Software and Connecting the Reader

Follow the steps below to install and connect your reader to the DataMan Setup Tool:

1. Check the DataMan Release Notes for a full list of system requirements.
2. Download the DataMan Setup Tool from http://www.cognex.com/support/dataman and follow the on-screen
steps.
3. Connect the DataMan 360 Series reader to your PC.
4. Launch the DataMan Setup Tool and click Refresh.
Detected readers will appear under COM ports or Network devices, or both.
5. Select a reader from the list and click Connect.

WARNING: Do not stare into beam when adding, removing, or changing cables. Cognex recommends to unpower
the reader any time you make physical changes to it.

Follow the steps below to connect your reader to power and network:

CAUTION: I/O wiring or adjustments to I/O devices should be performed when the reader is not receiving power.

CAUTION: The Ethernet cable shield must be grounded at the far end. Whatever this cable is plugged into (usually
a switch or router) should have a grounded Ethernet connector. A digital voltmeter should be used to validate the
grounding. If the far end device is not grounded, a ground wire should be added in compliance with local electrical
codes.

1. Connect the I/O+RS232+24V cable to your reader.

2. For a network connection, connect your reader, through an Ethernet cable, to your network.
3. Connect the cable to a 24V power supply.

Troubleshooting an Ethernet Connection

Based on your network configuration, the DataMan Setup Tool may not be able to communicate with the reader and it
will not appear in the list of Network devices.

1. First, check your Ethernet connection with the reader and click Refresh in the DataMan Setup Tool.
2. Next, scan the Enable DHCP code in the Reader Configuration Codes document available from the 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
DataMan Setup Tool.
For more information, see the DataMan Setup Tool Reference Manual.
You can also use the RS-232 connection to configure the reader with parameters that allow it to communicate over your
Ethernet network.

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Industrial Protocols
The DataMan 360 readers support the following industrial protocols:

l EtherNet/IP™
l PROFINET
l SLMP Protocol
l Modbus TCP

Select industrial protocol samples and tools you want to use when you install the DataMan Setup Tool.

There are three ways to enable or disable industrial protocols. Using either method, a reboot is required for the changes
to come into effect.

l Enable the protocols using the Industrial Protocols pane of the DataManSetup Tool (under Communications).
l Scan the appropriate Reader Configuration codes (see Reader Configuration Codes available through the
Windows Start menu or the Setup Tool Help menu).
l Send the appropriate DMCC (see Command Reference available through the Windows Start menu or the Setup
Tool Help menu).

For more information on using the industrial protocols, see the DataMan Industrial Protocols Manual available through
the Windows Start menu or the Setup Tool Help menu.

DataMan 360 Series Triggering

DataMan 360 readers support the following trigger modes:

l Self: At an interval you configure, the reader automatically detects and decodes codes in its field of view. If you
set a higher re-read delay than the trigger interval, there is a code output only once until the code is out of the
field of view for the duration of the re-read delay.
l Single (external trigger): Acquires a single image and attempts to decode any symbol it contains, or more than
one symbol in cases where multicode is enabled. The reader relies on an external trigger source.
l Presentation: Scans, decodes and reports a single code in the field of view. The reader relies on an internal
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l Manual: Begins acquiring images when you press the trigger button on the reader, and continues acquiring
images until a symbol is found and decoded or you release the button.
l Burst: Performs multiple image acquisitions based on an external trigger and decodes any symbol appearing in
a single image or within a sequence of images, or multiple symbols in a single image or within a sequence of
images when multicode is enabled. You can control the number of images within each burst and the interval
between image acquisitions.
l Continuous: Begins acquiring images based on a single external trigger and continues to acquire and decode
images until a symbol is found and decoded, or until multiple images containing as many codes as specified in
multicode mode are located, or until the trigger is released. You can configure your reader to acquire images
based on the start and stop signal from separate digital IO pulses.

In Single, Burst, Continuous, and Self trigger modes, it is possible to synchronize image acquisition on multiple
devices using the synchronization interface. Synchronization allows using one shared strobe illumination to expose all
sensors simultaneously. You can synchronize multiple readers with optionally triggering them in a defined sequence to
avoid that opposing readers blind each other. Note that this and other imager settings will not get synchronized by this
mechanism - for example, you must configure exposure and gain on each reader individually. This feature only
synchronizes the actual image acquisition, triggering happens through the existing Multi-Reader Sync mechanism.
To set up synchronized acquisition on DataMan 360, enable PTP (Precision Time Protocol) on the Multi-Reader Sync
pane of the DataMan Setup Tool under Synchronized Readers (IE1588). Set the Secondary Reader Only accordingly on
each reader individually to define Multi-Reader Sync reader relations.
The setting in 7 steps:

1. Check the Enable PTP check box.

2. Keep set the Secondary Reader Only check box if there is already a PTP master clock in the net (uncheck
otherwise on at least one reader)
3. Tune fine by Priority 1 and Priority 2
4. Enable Multi-Reader Sync by trigger: Use PTP to actually sync Multi-Reader Sync triggering
5. Time between Trigger Start and the Synchronized Acquisition Timestamp: Time the Primary Reader adds to the
trigger to make sure all devices already received the trigger message before this time stamp.
6. Local Offset Added to the Synchronized Acquisition Timestamp: Time the Secondary Reader adds to the
timestamp to realize offset image acquisitions.

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External Triggers
If you are using external triggering, you can use any of the following methods to trigger your DataMan 360 reader:

l Press the trigger button on the reader.

l Send a pulse on the I/O cable:

l Trigger + (orange or red)
l Trigger - (black)
l Send a serial trigger command over the RS-232 connection or Ethernet connection.
l Press <CTRL-T> on the keyboard while the DataMan Setup Tool has the input focus.

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l Click the Trigger button in the DataMan Setup Tool:

DataMan 360 Series Multi-Reader Sync Option

For trigger modes other than Presentation, the DataMan 360 supports multi-reader trigger synchronization, also known
as Multi-Reader Sync. In this option, you configure multiple DataMan readers as a group. Whenever any reader in the
group is triggered, all the readers are triggered and the results from all the readers are assembled and transmitted by a
single reader that you designate as the Primary Reader.
Multi-Reader Sync is used to support extended field of view reading and reading codes from multiple product surfaces:

To configure Multi-Reader Sync, go to the group editor in the DataMan Setup Tool. For more information, see the Setup
Tool Reference Manual.
In Single, Burst, Continuous, and Self trigger modes, it is possible to synchronize image acquisition on multiple
devices using the synchronization interface. Synchronization allows using one shared strobe illumination to expose all
sensors simultaneously. You can synchronize multiple readers, with optionally triggering them in a defined sequence to
avoid that opposing readers blind each other. Note that this and other imager settings will not get synchronized by this
mechanism - for example, you must configure exposure and gain on each reader individually. This feature only
synchronizes the actual image acquisition. Triggering happens through the existing Multi-Reader Sync mechanism.
To set up synchronized acquisition on DataMan 360, enable PTP (Precision Time Protocol) on the Multi-Reader Sync
pane of the DataMan Setup Tool under Synchronized Readers (IE1588).
Perform the following steps:

1. Check Enable PTP.

2. Keep Secondary Camera Only checked if there is already a PTP Primary Reader clock in the network (uncheck
the checkbox otherwise on at least one reader).
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4. Set the Time between Trigger Start and the Synchronized Acquisition Timestamp. This is the time the Primary
Reader adds to the trigger to make sure all devices already received the trigger message before this time stamp
(Primary Reader Only).
5. Set the Local Offset Added to the Synchronized Acquisition Timestamp. This is the time the Secondary
Reader adds to the timestamp to realize offset image acquisitions (Secondary Reader Only).

Note: The DataMan 360 readers use IEEE1588 for high-speed trigger synchronization.

Note: Multi-Reader Sync is only available in DataMan 360 readers with an -M option. For details, see DataMan 360
Systems on page 13.

DataMan 360 Series Tuning

By tuning, your reader automatically selects the best settings for the given reading situation, based on parameters of
illumination, camera and decoder properties, and focal distance. Tuning autodisciminates all enabled symbologies (both
1-D and 2-D). If multiple symbols are found in the field of view, tuning locks on the first one found. Use this feature to
create an optimum setting to read your codes.
You can use any of the following methods to tune your reader:

l Press the Tune button at least for 3 seconds on your reader. The first press starts the tuning, and the second
press cancels the tuning, if it is still ongoing.

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l Turn on tuning in the DataMan Setup Tool.

l Start tuning by sending a DMCC, for more information, see the DataMan Control Commands Documentation,
available through the Windows Start menu or the DataMan Setup Tool Help menu.
l Use Input line 1 for tuning. Go to the System Settings pane of the DataMan Setup Tool and check Tune.

You can also use the Input Line 1 Action button on the toolbar.

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DataMan 360 Series Image Filtering

You can define a stack of filters to be applied to each image acquired by your DataMan 360 series reader. To select the
following filters in DataMan Setup Tool, click the Optimize Image pane, select the Advanced tab, click the triangle next
to Image filtering, click "..." next to No Filtering for more options, then click the Add button.

l Equalize
This filter redistributes the brightness values of the pixels in the image. As a result, the range of brightness levels
are more evenly represented. Use this filter if you have too dark or too bright images.

l Stretch
This filter linearly scales up or stretches the greyscale values in the input image to the full 256-step greyscale.
The result is an output image with increased contrast.

l Low Pass
Using this filter results in output images where edges are smoothed or blurred.
l Dilate
This filter increases bright features and shrinks dark features. The result is an output image with larger areas of
bright pixels. Use this filter to remove dark specks.
l Erode
This filter shrinks bright features and increases dark features. The result is an output image with larger areas of
dark pixels. Use this filter to remove light specks.
l Open
This filter performs an erosion followed by a dilation to filter out bright features that are smaller than the size of the
processing neighborhood. The result is an output image with slightly decreased overall brightness.
l Close
This filter performs a dilation followed by an erosion to filter out dark features that are smaller than the size of the
processing neighborhood. The result is an output image with slightly increased overall brightness.
l Auto Stretch
This filter reduces the pixel value range. It maps the pixel values from 0 to 255.
l Optical Density
This filter specifies an inversion of pixel values based on a logarithmic scale. The result is an output image that
reveals the density of objects and features in the input image by measuring the amount of light that passes
through them. Denser objects and features are represented by lighter pixels in the output image.
l Invert
This filter specifies an inversion of pixel values based on the 256-step greyscale. The result is an output image
that is a “negative” of the input image.

To use Image Filtering, perform the following steps:

1. On the Image Filtering pane, click Add.

2. Select a filter from the Filter Properties drop-down box. You can add more than one filter. You can also specify
the order in which filtering is done by moving the filters using the Up and Down buttons.
3. If the filter you selected require further settings, change properties according to your needs.
4. Change the selection in the Image to Use group box according to the symbology you want to be filtered (after
making sure that that Symbology is enabled):
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5. Go to the Displayed Image Settings pane and change the Images to Use according to what you want to see on
Live Display: the original or the filtered image.
6. You can compare the original and filtered results on the Results Display if you choose the images from the Read
Result History.
The example images were taken using the Equalize filter.

Training the Reader

Training your reader with the expected symbology can make the time required to decode successive symbols more
consistent. In addition, training may help increase decode yield.
To train your reader, place a code in front of the reader and do one of the following:

l Press and hold the trigger button for a minimum of 3 seconds.

l Click and hold the trigger button in the DataMan Setup Tool for a minimum of 3 seconds.

l Click Train Code under Actions on the ribbon bar.

You can use training in Single, Burst, Continuous or Self trigger modes.

Note: Only a single symbol of each symbology kind can be trained.

Training Feedback
The second LED from left on the reader glows green to indicate that it is currently trained, or yellow to indicate that it is
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Connect the reader to the DataMan Setup Tool to untrain it and allow it to recognize other enabled symbologies.

Incremental Training for Multiple Symbologies

If you want to train the reader to recognize multiple symbologies, you can present a single image showing all the desired
symbologies and perform the training procedure previously described.
If you cannot present a single image showing all the necessary symbologies, you can enable incremental training under
Training on the Advanced tab of the Code Details pane:

With incremental training enabled, you can train the reader using multiple images showing the symbologies you expect
to decode. The reader will train each new symbology while retaining the existing trained symbologies.

Package Detection Support

You can connect your package detection sensor to one of the digital inputs of your DataMan reader. When the reader
receives a signal that a package is detected, images that the reader collected are not discarded at the end of the trigger.
This way you can make sure that there was a package there, only the code was not readable. Looking at the No Read
images will help you find out why there were no decode results.
Package detection is only supported with Continuous trigger mode.
To make sure that the No Read images are collected, perform the following:

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1. Connect your package detection device to one of the Inputs of your reader.
2. On the Inputs/Outputs pane, check Allow Buffered No-Read Images on the input you connected your reader to.
3. On the Inputs/Outputs pane, click Buffering and Transfer, and in the Image Buffering pane, change What
Results to Buffer under Buffering Settings to All, or No Read.

l In the case of All, good reads are also saved together with No Reads.
l In the case of No Read, the image is buffered if the reader fails to read.

For more information, see the DataMan Fixed-Mount Readers Reference, available through the Windows Start menu
or the DataMan Setup Tool Help menu.

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Connections, Optics, and Lighting

This section contains descriptions about the external light control, I/O Cables, high-speed outputs, high-speed output
wiring, Ethernet M12 to RJ45 cable, and acquisition trigger.

External Light Control (CCB-M12XFLY-05)

A 4-pin cable is provided for the external light control. The External Light cable is used to connect to an external lighting
device, providing power and strobe control.
The drawing on the left shows the socket on the device.

Output Voltage 24V+/-5% (20V – 27V)

Voltage may drop depending on the length of the cable.
Max avg Current 1A
Peak Operating Current 1.5A up to 100µs, avg to not exceed 1A
Max Inrush Current 5A not exceeding 0.4As

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5m Breakout Cable (CCBL-05-01)

The Breakout cable provides access to trigger and high-speed outputs. You can clip unused wires short or use a tie
made of non-conductive material to tie them back. For RS-232, use the Power Supply return path for ground.
The figure on the left shows the plug on the device.

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5m Breakout Cable (CCB-M12x12Fy-xx)

The Breakout cable provides access to trigger and high-speed outputs. You can clip unused wires short or use a tie
made of non-conductive material to tie them back.
The figure on the left shows the plug on the device.

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15m Breakout Cable (CCB-PWRIO-15)

The Breakout cable provides access to trigger and high-speed outputs.You can clip unused wires short or use a tie
made of non-conductive material to tie them back. For RS-232, use the Power Supply return path for ground.
The figure on the left shows the plug on the device.

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High-Speed Outputs
Specification Description
Voltage 26.4V maximum through external load
Current 50mA maximum sink current
OFF state leakage current 100µA
External load resistance 240 Ohms to 10K Ohms
Each line rated at a maximum 50mA, protected against over-current, short circuits and transients from
switching inductive loads. High-current inductive loads require external protection diode.

The high-speed outputs can be used as either NPN (pull-down) or PNP (pull-up) lines. For NPN lines, the external load
should be connected between the output and the positive supply voltage (<26.4V). The outputs pull down to less than 3V
when ON, which causes current to flow through the load. When the outputs are OFF, no current flows through the load.

For PNP lines, the external load should be connected between the output and the negative supply voltage (0V). When
connected to a 24VDC power supply, the outputs pull up greater than 21V when ON, and current flows through the load.
When the outputs are OFF, no current flows through the load.

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High-Speed Output Wiring

To connect to an NPN-compatible PLC input, connect High-Speed Output 0, Output 1, Output 2, or Output 3 directly to the
PLC input. When enabled, the output pulls the PLC input down to less than 3V.

To connect to a PNP-compatible PLC input, connect High-Speed Output 0, Output 1, Output 2 or Output 3 directly to the
PLC input. When enabled, the output pulls the PLC input up to greater than 21V.

To connect the high-speed outputs to a relay, LED or similar load, connect the negative side of the load to the output and
the positive side to +24V. When the output switches on, the negative side of the load is pulled down to less than 3V, and
24V appears across the load. Use a protection diode for a large inductive load, with the anode connected to the output
and the cathode connected to +24V.

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5m RS-232 Connection Cable (CCB-M12XDB9Y-05)

You can clip unused wires short or use a tie made of non-conductive material to tie them back.
The figure on the left shows the plug on the device.

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Ethernet M12 to RJ45 Cable (CCB-84901-y00x-xx)

The Ethernet cable provides Ethernet connection for network communications. The Ethernet cable can be connected to a
single device or provide connections to multiple devices via a network switch or router.

P1 Pin# Signal Name Wire Color P2 Pin#

6 TPO+ White/Orange 1
4 TPO- Orange 2
5 TPI+ White/Green 3
7 TRMA Blue 4
1 TRMB White/Blue 5
8 TPI- Green 6
2 TRMC White/Brown 7
3 TRMD Brown 8

Note: Cables are sold separately. The wiring for this cable follows standard industrial Ethernet M12 specifications.
This differs from the 568B standard.

Acquisition Trigger
The acquisition trigger input on the reader is opto-isolated. To trigger from an NPN (pull-down) type photoelectric sensor
or PLC output, connect Common In to +24V and connect In 0 to the output of the photoelectric sensor. When the output
turns on, it pulls In 0 down to 0V, turning the opto-coupler on.
To trigger from a PNP (pull-up) photoelectric sensor or PLC output, connect In 0 to the output of the photoelectric sensor
and connect Common In to 0V. When the output turns on, it pulls In 0 up to +24V, turning the opto-coupler ON.

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Connecting the Encoder to a DataMan Reader

The encoder has four wires. The color coding of the wires is the following:

Wire Color Signal Name

Red +24 V
Black common- can be connected to either +24V (NPN) or ground (PNP)
White the output connected to the input line of the DataMan 360 series reader
Bare ground

According to the speed of the line, set the number of pulses per revolution on the wheel by using the switches on the
encoder (for more information, see the encoder documentation). The number of pulses, however, must not exceed 150
Hz.
In the DataMan Setup Tool, configure the use of your DataMan reader with the encoder in the Pulse Encoder tab of the
System Settings pane.

Multi-Port Connections
You can connect multiple DataMan 360 readers to a single PC (or other device equipped with a serial port) using a
multi-port connection.
A multi-port connection creates a daisy-chain of readers. Each reader receives serial data from the previous reader and
transmits it to the next reader. When a reader transmits data, it is passed through each of the readers in the chain
between it and the PC.

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You must construct your own cable that meets the requirements of your system configuration.
The cable must provide a DB-15 connector for each DataMan 360 and a DB-9 connector for the PC serial port. Each DB-
15 connector must provide Tx Data, Rx Data, Trigger (Input 0), ground, and DC power. The Tx Data and Rx Data pins on
adjacent connectors must be connected to provide the multi-port connection.
The following diagram shows how to create a multi-port cable for a 3-reader system. In the example, all the readers
share a common trigger. It is also possible to wire individual triggers for each reader.

You must connect each DataMan 360 to the DataMan Setup Tool using a USB connection and set the DataMan for multi-
port operation. To configure a DataMan 360 for multi-port operation, click the Enable Multi-Port (RS-232 Sharing)
checkbox in the Communications application step's Advanced tab.
There is no guaranteed delivery order when multiple readers transmit data using a multi-port connection; read results
can arrive at the PC in any order. You can configure each DataMan 360 reader in a multi-port connection to add
identifying data to each read result. Your PC application can then determine which reader produced a specific read
result.

1. In the Format Data application step, enable the Basic Formatting radio button.
2. Check Standard for each symbology that you are using.

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3. Switch to the Standard tab and enter text in the Leading Text field.
4. You can also add trailing text by entering text in the Terminating Text field.

Keep the following guidelines in mind as you design your system:

l Make sure that the maximum cable length between any two DataMan 360 readers or between the PC and any
DataMan reader is no greater than 15 meters.
l There is no fixed limit to the number of DataMan 360 readers that you can connect to a single PC. Each reader
introduces a delay of about 100 ms when it retransmits received serial data. If you have 5 readers, this means
that there will be a 400 ms delay between the time the first reader in the chain transmits data and the PC receives
it.
l Each DataMan 360 reader must receive a hardware trigger signal on its Input 0 line. You can wire the input ports
to a common trigger signal or you can provide individual triggers for each reader.
l Each DataMan 360 reader must be individually configured for multi-port operation, and you must perform this
configuration using a USB connection.
l If any reader in the multi-port chain loses power or becomes disconnected, then no data from any other reader
will be transmitted.
l If a DataMan 360 is transmitting its own read result, it will buffer any data received from another reader until it has
finished its own data transmission. If a DataMan 360 is transmitting another reader’s data, it will buffer its own
data if it receives a trigger signal while it is processing the other reader’s data.
l If you use a single power supply for multiple readers, make sure that the power supply can provide enough
power for all of the readers.

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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 directly onto 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.

Cleaning the Reader Lens Cover

To remove dust from the lens cover, use a pressurized air duster. The air must be free of oil, moisture or other
contaminants that could remain on the lens cover. To clean the plastic window of the lens cover, use a small amount of
isopropyl alcohol on a cleaning cloth. Do not scratch the plastic window. Do not pour the alcohol directly on the plastic
window.

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Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices

Precautions
WARNING: LASER LIGHT, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM: CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY

l CAUTION - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
l Do not attempt to service or repair this product -- return it to Cognex for service.
l Do not permit anyone other than Cognex Corporation to service, repair, or adjust this product.
l Do not attempt to open or modify this device except as described in this document.
l Do not direct or reflect laser light toward people or reflective objects.
l Do not operate this device if it is damaged or if the covers or seals are missing or damaged.
l IP protection is ensured only when all connectors are attached to cables or shielded by a sealing cap.

This Laser Product is designated as Class 2 during all procedures of operation.

Wavelength 650 nm
Laser Power for classification < 1mW
Beam Diameter < 3mm at aperture
Divergence < 1.5 mrad

Regulations/Conformity
DataMan 360 and 362 readers have Regulatory Model 1AA4, DataMan 363 readers have Reguatory Model 1ABG and
meet or exceed 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. Please read these guidelines carefully before using your device.

Regulator Specification
Manufacturer Cognex Corporation
One Vision Drive
Natick, MA 01760 USA
USA FCC Part 15, Class A
FDA/CDRH Laser Notice No 50
Canada ICES-003, Class A
European Community EN55022, Class A
EN55024
EN60950
EN60825-1
Korea MSIP-REM-CGX-DM360

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Safety and Regulatory

European
Compliance WARNING: 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 adequate measures.

The CE mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and conforms to the provisions
noted within the 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. For further information please
contact: Cognex Corporation, One Vision Drive, Natick, MA 01760, USA . Cognex Corporation shall not
be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not
CE.
FCC Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
Compliance to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
Statement interference when the equipment is operated in commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at personal expense.
Canadian This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A
Compliance est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
C-Tick Conforms to AS/NZS CISPR 22/ EN 55022 for Class A Equipment.
Statement

UL and cUL
Statement UL and cUL listed: UL60950-1 2nd ed. and CSA C22.2 No.60950-1 2nd ed.

Laser Safety Statement

Compliance with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice
No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.

This device has been tested in accordance with IEC60825-1 3rd ed., 2014., and has been certified to be under the limits
of a Class 2 Laser device.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.

LED Safety Statement

This device has been tested in accordance with IEC62471, and red illumination has been certified to be under the limits
of Exempt Risk Group, blue and white illuminations have been certified to be under the limits of Risk Group 1 (Low-Risk).
No further labeling is required.

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).
This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous
substances that could impact health and the environment, if not properly disposed.

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In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural
resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems for product disposal. Those systems will reuse or
recycle most of the materials of the product you are disposing in a sound way.

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.
You may also contact your supplier for more information on the environmental performance of this product.

Reader Programming Codes

Reset Scanner to Factory Defaults Reboot Scanner

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