Introductions

DataMan
Standard

1. Your Name
2. Your Company
3. Your Location
4. Your Role in the Company
5. What is the most important thing
for you to learn in this class?

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The DataMan Standard class is an overview of the DataMan hardware products (both Take a few minutes to introduce yourself to the class.
handheld and fixed mount readers), and the Setup tool configuration environment. The
class teaches students the basics needed to read a large variety of machine-readable Please share the following information:
codes with DataMan readers. Challenges faced with DPM codes and the basics of 1. Your Name
verification are also covered. 2. Your Company
3. Your Location
The class introduces students to the DataMan handheld and fixed mount readers. The 4. Your Role in the Company
DataMan Setup Tool environment is used to access reading options and parameters 5. What is the most important thing for you to learn in this class?
needed to solve challenging reading applications. The student will learn to solve reading
applications using the DataMan readers and Setup tool environment.

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 Course Objectives

At the end of this Training Course Participants will be able to: Basics of Symbology and
Getting Connected
- Demonstrate how to connect the DataMan reader to the network Section 1
- Outline what each type of symbology is used for
- Utilize the various application settings to successfully read a
difficult code
- Configure both a digital input and a digital output line
- Employ the utilities available to deploy the system
- Troubleshoot a wide variety of issues that are preventing the
DataMan reader from running properly
- Discuss the different Lighting Techniques

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At the end of this Training Course participants will be able to: The first section of the DataMan Standard class will introduce the participant to Cognex
• Demonstrate how to connect the DataMan reader to the network and its place in the market. Also covered are the different models of DataMan readers
• Outline what each type of symbology is used for that are available.
• Utilize the various application settings to successfully read a difficult code
• Configure both a digital input and a digital output line This section will also outline the basics of symbology – what are the different types of
• Employ the utilities available to deploy the system codes, and what is each code used for.
• Troubleshoot a wide variety of issues that are preventing the DataMan reader
from running properly
• Discuss the different lighting techniques

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 Section Objectives Who is Cognex?

At the end of this section Participants will be able to:

• Explain who Cognex is and its place in the market

Leader 36+
in machine vision years in business
• Identify the various DataMan models
• Outline what each type of Symbology is used for
• Demonstrate how to connect the DataMan to the network
1,600+ $806M
employees 2018 revenue

1,500,000+ 4,000
systems shipped direct customers

Global 500+
offices in 20 countries channel partners

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At the end of this section participants will be able to: Cognex is the world’s most trusted vision company. Since 1981, Cognex has provided
• Explain who Cognex is and its place in the market successful vision solutions to companies around the world, it is the primary reason that
• Identify the various DataMan models manufacturers consistently select Cognex. With over a million systems installed in
• Outline what each type of Symbology is used for factories around the world, we have the experience and application knowledge to ensure
• Demonstrate how to connect the DataMan to the network that our vision systems will do exactly the job you need … time after time after time.

Cognex vision systems and sensors help companies improve their manufacturing quality
and performance. Eliminating defects… verifying assembly… tracking and capturing
information at every stage of production, top make sure that entire process is completed
correctly. Smarter automation using Cognex vision means fewer production errors, and
that means lower manufacturing costs and higher customer satisfaction.

Cognex has the widest global presence of any company in the industry, with offices in 20
countries throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. These Cognex resources,
combined with our network of over 500 local distributors and partner system integrators
mean we are everywhere you are.

The company is headquartered close to Boston in Natick, Massachusetts, USA and is

publically traded on the Nasdaq stock market under the symbol CGNX.

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 Cognex Locations Cognex Mission Statement

“To be the most successful machine vision company

in the world and to be a company that exceeds the
expectations of its customers, employees,
shareholders, vendors and neighbors.”

Offices and Partner Sites

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Cognex has a very broad global presence, so we are able to support you anywhere in the The Cognex Mission Statement is in place to ensure Employees and Customers know the
world with local representatives for training and support. Cognex serves an international overall goals of the company.
customer base from offices located throughout North America, Europe, Japan, Asia and
Latin America, and through a global network of integration and distribution partners. The “To be the most successful machine vision company in the world and to be a company
company is headquartered close to Boston in Natick, Massachusetts, USA. that exceeds the expectations of its customers, employees, shareholders, vendors and
neighbors.”
Americas Pennsylvania Hungary Turkey Japan
Corporate Hdq • Plymouth • Budapest • Istanbul • Tokyo
• Natick, MA Meeting • Fukuoka
Ireland United Kingdom
Tennessee • Cork • Epsom • Osaka
California • Franklin • Silverstone • Nagoya
Austria
• Hayward
Wisconsin • Vienna KIA
• San Diego Greater China
• West Allis India
Illinois Italy China
Canada • Milan • Bangalore
• Naperville • Beijing
• Montreal • Pune
Indiana • Chengdu
The Netherlands • Guangzhou
• Carmel Korea
Brazil • Eindhoven • Nanjing • Seoul
Michigan • São Paulo Poland • Qingdao
• Plymouth • Wroclaw • Shanghai* Singapore
Europe • Shenzhen
Missouri Spain Thailand
France • Wuhan • Bangkok
• Chesterfield • Barcelona
• Paris Taiwan
Oregon • Lyon Sweden • Hsin-Chu City
• Portland • Vasteras
Germany
North Carolina
• Aachen Switzerland
• High Point • St. Gallen
• Karlsruhe

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 Education Services Team – Mission Statement Cognex Product Offerings

“The Education Services team strives to be the

standard around the world for excellence in machine Displacement
DataMan Sensor (3D) VisionPro
vision education, through the development of
training materials and the delivery of engaging and
empowering training events that exceed the The Only Vision Company Offering a
expectations of our customers, employees, Complete Line of Machine Vision Products
shareholders and neighbors.”

In-Sight ViDi

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Similar to the Cognex Mission Statement, the Education Services Team also has a Before we begin to focus on the DataMan readers, let’s take a look at the complete line of
Mission Statement. machine vision products that Cognex offers to fill any of your vision needs.
Displacement Sensors (3D) optimize product quality by providing three-dimensional
“The Education Services team strives to be the standard around the world for excellence inspection of your products. These industrial sensors come bundled with vision controller,
in machine vision education, through the development of training materials and the Cognex Designer software and world-class 3D and 2D vision tools.
delivery of engaging and empowering training events that exceed the expectations of our
customers, employees, shareholders and neighbors.” VisionPro and Cognex Vision Library (CVL) Power Tools have the intelligence to ignore non-
critical variations in appearance while focusing on the critical features that determine a
product’s acceptability.
Cognex In-Sight® 2D machine vision systems are unmatched in their ability to inspect,
identify and guide parts. These self contained, industrial-grade vision systems combine a
library of advanced vision tools with high-speed image acquisition and processing.
ViDi is the first ready-to-use Deep Learning-based software dedicated to industrial image
analysis. Cognex ViDi Suite is a field-tested, optimized and reliable software solution based
on a state-of-the-art set of algorithms in Machine Learning. The Suite consists of 3 different
tools:
• Feature localization & identification: finds and localizes single or multiple
features within an image.
• Segmentation & defect detection: detects anomalies and aesthetic defects, such
as scratches on a decorated surface, incomplete or improper assemblies, or
weaving problems in textiles.
• Object & scene classification: classifies an object or a complete scene. Be it the
identification of products based on their packaging, the classification of welding
seams or the separation of acceptable or inacceptable defects; ViDi learns to
separate different classes based on a collection of labelled images.
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 DataMan Hardware DataMan Fixed Mount Reader Models

60 70 150 260 360 470 503

Series Series Series Series Series Series Series
800 X 600
752 X 752 X 480 2048 X 2048 X
Resolution 1280 X 1024
DM 60/70 DM150/260 DM 503 480 1280 X 960 1536 1088
1600 X 1200
Series Series
Processing
1X 1.7X 2X 2.5X 7.5X 9X
Power
FPS 60 Up to 60 Up to 80 150
Model L,Q,QL,
L,Q,QL,S Q,QL,S,X L,Q,QL,X QL,X
Variants S

DM 470 Series uses

DM 300 Series Setup Tool 6.x DM 8000 Series

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This slide shows the range of DataMan readers that are available – in this class we will be DataMan® fixed mount, image-based barcode readers offer advanced technology,
using a DM470 series fixed mount reader and a DM8000 series handheld reader. processing power, modularity, and ease of use for challenging manufacturing and logistics
applications.

Below are the various models available in the DataMan Fixed Mount Readers:
1DMax algorithm with Hotbars technology for reading the most challenging
L Models high-speed, 1D barcodes presented in fixed position, either horizontally or
vertically.

QL Best-in-class 1D barcode reading with 1DMax and Hotbars technology that

Models is optimized for omnidirectional barcode reading.
For slow-moving parts or index motion where parts have well marked 1D
S Models
and 2D codes.
High-performance code reading of 1D or 2D codes on fast moving parts.
Q Models
Includes 1DMax and IDQuick technologies.
High-performance code reading for applications that require reading
challenging 1D and 2D codes, including DPM codes. The X Model can also
X Models include patent pending PowerGrid technology to read codes without visible
perimeters.

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 DataMan Handheld Reader Models Hardware Options

Lenses

8050 Series 8070 Series 8600 Series

Resolution 752 X 480 1.2 MP 1280 X 1024

Model Variants HD, HDX, X DL, ER HDX

Power Supplies
Cables Lighting

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DataMan® handheld barcode readers provide best-in-class performance for direct part Cognex offers a complete range of machine vision accessories products.
mark (DPM) and 1D and 2D label-based code applications. Designed with the latest
patented technology, rugged housing, and modular communication options, Cognex • Light modules that attach to the sensor – 100/200, 500 and 300, as well as
handheld readers are ideal for the harshest manufacturing and logistics environments. external lights
• C-Mount lenses, Liquid lens, and 3 position M12 lens
Below are the various models available in the DataMan Handheld Mount Readers: • Power Supplies – POCC for the Fixed Mount DataMan 200/500, Handheld 8050
and 8600 with Ethernet Module and 24 V for the rest
• Cables – Network and Power with I/O
HD Models Reads Small 1D and 2D codes (6-10mil).

HDX Models Reads smaller 1D and 2D codes (2-5 mil).

DL Models Reads well-marked 1D and 2D DPM codes.

ER Models Reads codes from extended-range, such as those on very high shelves.

High-performance code reading for applications that require reading

challenging 1D and 2D codes, including DPM codes. The X Model can
X Models also include patent pending PowerGrid technology to read codes without
visible perimeters.

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 Reference Material

Basics of Symbology

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Beginning in DataMan software version 5.0 the User References and Quick Reference Symbology in Barcodes
Guides (along with other support material for the DataMan products) can be found under
the Help tab in the upper right hand corner of the DataMan Setup Tool. Barcode technologies provide fast reliable data collection to ensure part or product
traceability, error-proof assembly processes, and enhance customer service.
When you click the Help tab it will open a folder for each DataMan Model.
Barcodes are machine readable symbols that store identifying data about the part or
product with which they are associated. These symbols, when read by a barcode scanner,
are decoded, recorded, and processed to extract the data for a variety of uses (e.g.,
pricing, order fulfillment, traceability through production, sortation, shipping, etc.) Over the
years different forms of barcodes have been developed to help businesses around the
world.

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 Quiet Zone Start/Stop Pattern

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The Quiet Zone is the blank margin on either side of a bar code that’s used to tell the There are specific characters that are designated as start and stop patterns that will
barcode reader where a barcode’s symbology starts and stops. The purpose of the quiet appear at the beginning and end of a barcode. It informs the barcode scanner when to
zone is to prevent the reader from picking up information that does not pertain to the bar begin and end a scan.
code that is being scanned. The blank margin will not send a scanning signal, hence the
name ‘quiet’. A checksum is a small sized datum derived from a block of digital data for the purpose of
detecting errors which may have been introduced during its transmission or storage. It is
As a rule, the quiet zone should be ten times the dimension of the narrowest element in usually applied to an installation file after it is received from the download server.
the bar code (X dimension) or ¼ inch, whichever is greater. An undersized quiet zone
may render a bar code unreadable, or readable only in one direction.

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 1D Codes 1D Codes – continued

Extended Code 39 Code 93 Codabar

Code 128 UPC-A EAN-13

Interleaved 2 of 5 MSI/Plessey

UPC-E EAN-8 Code 39

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar Expanded

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A 1D (one-dimensional) barcode is the typical style with which we are most familiar. All 1D Barcode Industry Standards:
the information in the code is organized horizontally in bar and space widths and read left • GS1
to right by a scanner. Several versions of 1D codes store only numerical data while others • ANSI
can encode additional characters. The height of the code varies based on the space • AIM-Global
available on a product and the ability of a barcode reader to read a small or large sized • HIBCC
barcode. • ISO/IEC
• US FDA
• MIL-STD-1189
• Interleaved 2 of 5 – reads both the black and white lines

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 2D Matrix Codes Stacked Linear Barcodes

Data Matrix MaxiCode

GS1 DataBar Stacked

PDF417

QR Aztec

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In the 2D (two-dimensional) matrix code type, the data is encoded as black and white A Stacked Linear Barcode is one of two types of 2D barcodes. These simply consist of
‘cells’ (small squares) arranged in either a square or rectangular pattern. As well as being multiple linear barcodes that are layered on top of one another, allowing a greater amount
able to encode huge amounts of data, the matrix code improves readability and of information to be encoded. However, to fully decode the data, a barcode reader must
resistance to poor printing. They also include redundant data so even if one or more cells be able to simultaneously read the code both horizontally and vertically.
are damages, the code is still readable.

2D Code Industry Standards:

• AIM-DPM
• US DoD
• GS1
• ATA/IAQG
• ISO/IEC 16022
• MIL-STD
• AIAG

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 Postal Codes Pharmacode

POSTNET (Postal Numeric Encoding Technique)

IMB (Intelligent Mail Barcode)

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Over the years nearly every country in the world has developed their own Postal Codes Pharmacode, also known as Pharmaceutical Binary Code, is a barcode standard, used in
to best suit their needs. However, in recent times there has been move towards the pharmaceutical industry as a packing control system. It is designed to be readable
standardizing them. despite printing errors. It can be printed in multiple colors as a check to ensure that the
remainder of the packaging is correctly printed.
POSTNET
The POSTNET (Postal Numeric Encoding Technique) barcode is used by the U.S. Postal For best practice (better security), the code should always contain at least three bars and
Service to automatically sort mail. Unlike most other barcodes in which data is encoded in should always be a combination of both thick and thin bars, as all thick bars or all thin
the width of the bars and spaces, POSTNET actually encodes data in the height of the bars do not represent a secure code.
bars.
Pharmacode does not store the data in the form corresponding to the human-readable
Intelligent Mail Barcode digits; the number is encoded in binary, rather than decimal. Pharmacode is read from
The IMB (Intelligent Mail Barcode) is a U.S. Postal Service barcode used to sort and track right to left, also in left to right (if an omnidirectional scanner is used): with n as the bar
letters and flats. In addition to the ZIP code used to generate a POSTNET barcode, the position starting at 0 on the right, each narrow bar adds 2n to the value and each wide bar
IMB carries sender’s information. adds 2 X 2n. The minimum barcode is 2 bars and the maximum of 16, so the smallest
number that could be encoded is 3 (2 narrow bars) and the biggest is 131070 (16 wide
bars).

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 Pixels Per Module (PPM) Decoding a Barcode

Universal Product Code (UPC)

1D barcode 2D barcode
module module

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What is a Pixel? The Universal Product Code (UPC) is a barcode symbology that is used for tracking
In digital imaging, a pixel is a single imaging element of a multi-component imaging trade items in stores. UPC (technically refers to UPC-A) consists of 12 numeric digits that
sensor. are uniquely assigned to each trade item. Along with the related EAN barcode, the UPC is
the barcode mainly used for scanning of trade items at the point of sale
What is a Module?
In the simplest definition, a module is the smallest bar in a barcode.

So, Pixels Per Module, equates to how many pixels can be laid across each barcode
module.

Here are the guidelines to follow for the Minimum Acceptable Threshold:
• 1D Codes = 1.2 PPM
• 2 D Codes = 2.4 DPM
• DPM = 4.0 PPM

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 Decoding a Barcode

Data Matrix

Getting Connected

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Data Matrix codes allow encoding of large amounts of data (up to 2,335 alphanumeric or In this section we will look at the steps to Getting Connected to your DataMan reader.
3,116 numerical characters) and use an error correction system to read codes that are as
much as 40% damaged. They are made up of black and which cells in a square or
rectangular pattern, a finder pattern, and a timing pattern.

The Typical Usage for Data Matrix codes include:

• Aerospace
• Components
• U.S. Mail
• HIBC
• Defense
• Printed Media

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 Installation of the Software Change IP Address of the Reader

1. 4.

5.
2.
3.

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Follow the steps below to install the DataMan software on your computer: Follow the steps below to change the IP Address of the Reader:

1. Navigate to www.Cognex.com 1. With your reader highlighted, click the Repair & Support link.
2. Navigate Support
DataMan Support
Software & Firmware 2. Click the Copy PC Network Settings button.
3. Select the latest version of the DataMan software and click the View File 3. Select [Intel® Ethernet Connection (4) I219-LM] from the drop down list.
button. 4. The last digits of the IP Address will clear – enter a 3 digit number that is
4. Click the Download button. different than the last three digits of the IP Address of your PC in this place.
5. After downloading, install the software 5. Click the Apply button.
6. A shortcut will appear on your desktop 6. Click the Connect button to connect to your reader.

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 DataMan Setup Tool Software DataMan Setup Tool – Connect

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The DataMan Setup Tool software simplifies installation and operation of Cognex Upon starting the DataMan Setup Tool, the backstage area will open. The Connect page
barcode readers. Intelligent auto-tuning and application assistants guide the user to provides the ability to connect to a single device or several devices at the same time. The
quickly optimize complex parameters with ease. The Setup Tool captures images and devices are shown in a tree structure. The tree structure shows additional information for
data in real time allowing users to review and track device result history as well as other each device in separate columns.
parameters such as code quality.
1. Device name and icon
To enter the software simply highlight your reader while on the Connect page of the Setup 2. Device type
Tool and click the Connect button in the lower right-hand corner. 3. Device address (IP address or port)
4. Firmware version
5. Status (e.g. Discovered, Misconfigured, Conflicting, In Use)
6. The reader is open in the linked document
7. Interface (e.g. Serial, Network, HID)
8. The NIC (MAC address) via which the device was discovered
9. The Master Group the device belongs to in case of master-slave grouping

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 DataMan Setup Tool – Maintenance DataMan Setup Tool Software

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The Maintenance page can be used to set the network settings of a misconfigured Once you have connected to your reader, you will be in the Optimize Image application
network device or change the HID mode of a serial device to CDC, as well as for backing step of the DataMan Setup Tool software. We will dig deeper into the tool in the coming
up and restoring device configurations and updating firmware. sections.

The Repair & Support page can be used to set the network settings of a misconfigured
network device, by selecting to use a DHCP Server or a Static IP Address.

The Backup page can be used to generate a backup file containing the configuration and
logs of one or more readers.

The Restore page allows the restoration of backed up configuration files on one or more
devices. This feature is only available if at least one device is selected and if a valid
configuration source is specified.

The Update Firmware page allows you to update the selected device or devices to the
desired firmware version.

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 Summary Lab Exercise

- DataMan Fixed Mount Readers offer advanced

technology, processing power, modularity, and ease
of use for challenging applications
- DataMan Handheld Readers provide best-in-class
performance for DPM and 1D and 2D label-based
code applications
- Barcodes are machine readable symbols that store
identifying data about the part or product with which
they are associated
- The DataMan Setup Tool software simplifies
installation and operation of Cognex barcode readers

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In this section we covered the following: Complete:

Lab Exercise 1.1 – Getting Connected
• DataMan Fixed Mont Readers offer advanced technology, processing power, Lab Exercise Manual – Page 1
modularity, and ease of use for challenging applications
• DataMan Handheld Readers provide best-in-class performance for DPM and 1D
and 2D label-based code applications
• Barcodes are machine readable symbols that store identifying data about the
part or product with which they are associated
• The DataMan Setup Tool software simplifies installation and operation of
Cognex barcode readers

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