DM370 Series Reference Manual
DM370 Series Reference Manual
Reference Manual
2024 October 21
Revision: 24.3.0.14
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Legal Notices 2
Table of Contents 3
Symbols 5
Getting Started 6
About the DataMan 370 Reader 6
Supporting Documentation 6
DataMan 370 Series Accessories 7
Lens Options 7
Lens Covers and Internal Illumination 8
High Power Illumination Accessories 9
High Power Integrated Torch Accessories 10
External Lights 11
Field of View Expanders 12
Cables and Power Supply 12
Mounting Brackets 14
DataMan 370 Systems 15
Setting Up Your DataMan 370 Reader 17
Reader Layout 17
Dimensions 19
DataMan 370 19
DataMan 370 with High Power Integrated Light (HPIL) 19
DataMan 370 with High Power Illumination Accessory (HPIA) 20
DataMan 370 Series with High Power Integrated Torch (HPIT) 20
DataMan 370 Series with High Power Integrated Torch (HPIT) and Passive Diffuser 21
Assembling DataMan 370 Series Lens and Lights 21
Installing the Liquid Lens module with High Power Integrated Light (HPIL) 22
Installing a Lens with High Power Illumination Accessory (HPIA) 26
Installing High Power Integrated Torch (HPIT) 30
Installing a C-Mount Lens 34
Connecting External Illumination to DataMan 370 37
Single Light 37
Multiple Lights 38
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Reading Distance and Field of View (DataMan 370Readers with a 35 mm High-Speed Liquid Lens) 49
Maintenance 50
Replacing the SD Card 50
Additional Information 51
DataMan 370 Specifications 51
DataMan 370 Series Reader Imager Specifications 52
LED and Laser Wavelengths 53
Using Your DataMan 370 Reader 54
Reading Your First Code 54
DataMan 370 Triggering 56
External Triggers 57
Training the Reader 58
Training Feedback 58
Incremental Training for Multiple Symbologies 59
Industrial Protocols 60
Advanced Features 60
DataMan 370 Series Image Filtering 61
Package Detection Support 62
DataMan 370 Series Multi-Reader Sync Option 62
Connections, Optics, and Lighting 64
External Light Control (CCB-M12XFLY-05) 64
5 m Breakout Cable (CCBL-05-01) 65
5m Breakout Cable (CCB-M12x12Fy-xx) 66
15m Breakout Cable (CCB-PWRIO-XX) 67
Acquisition Trigger 67
High-Speed Outputs 68
High-Speed Output Wiring 69
Connecting the Encoder to Your DataMan 370 Reader 69
5m RS-232 Connection Cable (CCB-M12XDB9Y-05) 71
Cleaning and Maintenance 73
Cleaning the Reader Housing 73
Cleaning the Reader Lens Cover 73
Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices 74
Precautions 74
Regulations/Conformity 75
For European Community Users 75
Reader Programming Codes 76
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Symbols
Symbols
The following symbols indicate safety precautions and supplemental information:
WARNING: This symbol indicates a hazard that could cause death, serious personal injury or electrical shock.
CAUTION: This symbol indicates a hazard that could result in property damage.
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 370 series reader and the DataMan 370 accessories and
systems.
The DataMan 370 series readers are high-performance, fixed-mount ID readers that offer:
l Superior read performance with advanced 1D and 2D algorithms with tri-core processing power
l Best in Class Imaging
l Modular Lighting / Lensing with High Dynamic Range (HDR)
l Faster Setup to Installation Experience
l Optimized Ease of Use
The DataMan 370 series readers provide advanced Ethernet connectivity, support for serial RS-232 and discrete I/O, and
advanced options for lighting and optics.
The DataMan 370 series readers are packaged in a rugged, IP67-rated housing, and provide numerous ease-of-use
features, including one button to trigger and one to start tuning.
Supporting Documentation
This document provides basic information about the DataMan 370 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:
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 reader into your
particular environment using industrial protocols.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->Communications->DataMan Industrial Protocols Manual
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
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l The DM370Quick Reference Guide provides essential information about the DM370 reader.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->English->DM370 Series->DM370 Quick Reference Guide
l The DataMan Fixed-Mount Readers Reference is a complete online hardware reference for the DataMan fixed-
mount ID reader.
Cognex->DataMan Software v x.x.x->Documentation->English->DM370 ->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->DM370->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.
Lens Options
Accessory DM374 DM375
8 mm F5.6 fixed aperture lens LEC-CFF08-F5.6
12 mm F8 fixed aperture lens LEC-CFF12-F8
16 mm F8 fixed aperture lens LEC-CFF16-F8
25 mm F8 fixed aperture lens LEC-CFF25-F8
35 mm F8 fixed aperture lens LEC-CFF35-F8
40 mm F8 fixed aperture lens LEC-CFF40-F8
50 mm F8 fixed aperture lens LEC-CFF50-F8
Liquid lens module and pre-focused 10.3 mm* or 10.3 mm IR** M12 DMLN-10LL-SMT
lens with wrench DMLN-10LL-IR-
SMT
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Infrared LED HPIL, ESD safe, 10.3 & 24 mm liquid lens DMLT-HPIL-IR-
(Risk Group IR LED Exempt acc. IEC 62471, Risk Group Green LED Aimer Exempt W
acc. IEC 62471)
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WARNING: For DM300-AIMER-00 equipped with laser: 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.
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WARNING: For HPIT equipped with a time-of-flight sensor: 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 1 Laser device. Wavelength 930-950 nm invisible laser radiation.
WARNING: For HPIT equipped with a target aimer: 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. Wavelength 515 nm laser radiation.
External Lights
Accessory DM374 DM375
Coaxial (DOAL) light CLRO-K5050G1
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CAUTION: All cable connectors are keyed to fit the connectors on the reader. Do not force the connections or damage
may occur.
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External light cable (xxx specifies length) Compatible with CLRR / CCB-
CLRB / CLRO / CLRS / CLRD illumination M12x4MS-xxx
External light control cable for DataMan, 5 meters in length with flying CCB-
leads M12XFLY-05
Bar light cable (xxx specifies length: 300, 500, 1000, 2000 mm) IVSL-5PM12-
Compatible with IVSL lights, except IVSL-LX280 Jxxx
Power cable for multiple bar lights (use in combination with CCB- IVSL-5PM12-
FOV25-MAL-012) 5
LX280-series light cable IVSL-FSK-
J5000
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Mounting Brackets
Accessory DM374 DM375
Flat Mounting Bracket DMBK-370-MNT
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DMR-374L-
0000
DMR-374L-
0000-M
DMR-
374QL-0000
DMR-
374QL-0000-
M
DMR-374Q-
0000
DMR-374Q-
0000-M
DMR-374X-
0000
DMR-374X-
0000-M
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DMR-375L-
0000
DMR-375L-
0000-M
DMR-
375QL-0000
DMR-
375QL-0000-
M
DMR-375Q-
0000
DMR-375Q-
0000-M
DMR-375X-
0000
DMR-375X-
0000-M
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Reader Layout
The following image shows the built-in lighting system of the DataMan 370 series reader the mounting holes underneath the
plastic lighting cover, and the laser safety notice on the bottom of the reader.
Item Description
1 Lens
2 Illumination LED clusters
The image shows the back cover of the DataMan 370 and the functions of the indicator lights.
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Item Description
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 RS-232
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Dimensions
Note:
l Dimensions are in millimeters [inches] and are for reference purposes only.
l All specifications are for reference purposes only and can change without notice.
Observe the following DataMan 370 series reader dimensions when installing the reader.
DataMan 370
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DataMan 370 Series with High Power Integrated Torch (HPIT) and Passive
Diffuser
WARNING: Disconnect the DataMan 370 reader from power before installing the lens and light.
Assembly Instructions
DataMan 374 + HPIL Installing the Liquid Lens module with High Power Integrated Light (HPIL) on
page 22
DataMan 37x + HPIA Installing a Lens with High Power Illumination Accessory (HPIA) on page 26
DataMan 37x + HPIT Installing High Power Integrated Torch (HPIT) on page 30
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Installing the Liquid Lens module with High Power Integrated Light
(HPIL)
Possible hardware configurations using a liquid lens module with a DataMan 370 reader:
Possible hardware configurations using a high-speed liquid lens module with a DataMan 370reader:
System High-speed Liquid Lens Lens part number Extension (DM300-EXT)needed? HPIL type
DM374 8 mm F8 autofocus lens DMLN-C08F08-HSLL No DM360-HPIL-RE
DM360-HPIL-RE-P
DM360-HPIL-WHI
16 mm F8 autofocus lens DMLN-C16F08-HSLL Yes DM360-HPIL-RE
DM360-HPIL-RE-P
DM360-HPIL-WHI
24 mm F6 autofocus lens DMLN-C24F06-HSLL Yes DMLT-HPIL-RE
DMLT-HPIL-RE-P
DMLT-HPIL-WHI
Tools needed:
l Wrench for lens locking ring (10.3 mm LL only - delivered by Cognex with Liquid Lens module)
l Phillips screwdriver
To install a 10.3 mm or a 24 mm liquid lens module of a DataMan 370 reader, perform the following steps:
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1. Remove the adhesive protective film covering the threaded lens opening.
2. Attach the 24 mm Lens to the device by using the screw thread on the metal ring.
Insert an S-Mount adapter, thread the 10.3 mm Lens into the reader, and tighten the locking ring.
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3. Insert the Liquid Lens cable into the connector of the reader.
WARNING: To avoid equipment damage, the cables must be routed as shown in the figure.
In case of the 10.3 mm Lens, attach the liquid lens module onto the nose of the lens.
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System C-mount lenses Lens Part Number Extension (DM500-LNSEXT-000) needed? HPIA type
DM37x 8 mm F5.6 LEC-CFF08-F5.6 No DM30X-HPIA3-625-W
DM30X-HPIA3-WHI-W
DM30X-HPIA3-470-W
DM30X-HPIA3-IR
12 mm F8 LEC-CFF12-F8 No DM30X-HPIA3-625-W
DM30X-HPIA3-WHI-W
DM30X-HPIA3-470-W
DM30X-HPIA3-IR
16 mm F8 LEC-CFF16-F8 Yes DM30X-HPIA3-625-W
DM30X-HPIA3-WHI-W
DM30X-HPIA3-470-W
DM30X-HPIA3-IR
25 mm F8 LEC-CFF25-F8 No DM30X-HPIA3-625
DM30X-HPIA3-WHI
DM30X-HPIA3-470
DM30X-HPIA3-IR
35 mm F8 LEC-CFF35-F8 Yes DM30X-HPIA3-625
DM30X-HPIA3-WHI
DM30X-HPIA3-470
DM30X-HPIA3-IR
40 mm F8 LEC-CFF40-F8 Yes DM30X-HPIA3-625
DM30X-HPIA3-WHI
DM30X-HPIA3-470
DM30X-HPIA3-IR
50 mm F8 LEC-CFF50-F8 Yes DM30X-HPIA3-625
DM30X-HPIA3-WHI
DM30X-HPIA3-470
DM30X-HPIA3-IR
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System High-speed liquid Lens Part Number Extension (DM500-LNSEXT-000) HPIA type
lenses needed?
DM37x 8 mm F8 (autofocus) DMLN-C08F08- No DM30X-HPIA3-625-
HSLL W
DM30X-HPIA3-WHI-
W
DM30X-HPIA3-470-
W
10 mm F5 (autofocus) DMLN-C10F05- No DM30X-HPIA3-625-
HSLL W
DM30X-HPIA3-WHI-
W
DM30X-HPIA3-470-
W
16 mm F8 (autofocus) DMLN-C16F08- No DM30X-HPIA3-625-
HSLL W
DM30X-HPIA3-WHI-
W
DM30X-HPIA3-470-
W
24 mm F6 (autofocus) DMLN-C24F06- No DM30X-HPIA3-625
HSLL DM30X-HPIA3-WHI
DM30X-HPIA3-470
35 mm F8 (autofocus) DMLN-C35F08- No DM30X-HPIA3-625
HSLL DM30X-HPIA3-WHI
DM30X-HPIA3-470
Tools needed:
l Wrench for lens locking ring (10.3 mm LL only - delivered by Cognex with Liquid Lens module)
l Phillips screwdriver (PH0)
l Phillips screwdriver (PH1)
To install a lens module of a DataMan 370 reader with HPIA, perform the following steps:
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3. Insert the lens cover mounting plate into the HPIA and secure them to the reader using the four M3 screws.
M3 x 16 mm screws
Note: Use a Phillips screwdriver (PH1) to torque the screws to 0.34 Nm (3 in-lb). Tighten in sequence.
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4. Attach the C-mount lens cover to the front of the plate and secure it using the four M2 screws.
Note: For lenses that do not fit under the DM500-CMTLC-000 lens cover, using the DM500-LNSEXT-000 lens
cover extension is required.
M2 x 5 mm screws
Note: Use a Phillips Screwdriver (PH0) to torque the screws to 0.09 Nm (0.8 in-lb). Tighten in sequence.
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DMLA-HPIT-CLCOV
DMLA-HPIT-DLCOV
DMLA-HPIT-DFCOV
35 mm F8 HSLL DMLN-C35F08- DMLT-HPIT-RE-N DMLA-HPIT-PLCOV
HSLL DMLT-HPIT-WHI-N (RED ONLY)
DMLA-HPIT-PLCOV-F
DMLA-HPIT-CLCOV
DMLA-HPIT-DLCOV
Tools needed:
l 2 mm Allen wrench
l Phillips screwdriver (PH0)
Perform the following steps to mount the HPIT to your DataMan 370 reader:
1. Remove the adhesive protective film covering the threaded lens opening.
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M3 x 6 mm screws
Note: Use a 2 mm hex wrench to torque the screws to 0.34 Nm (3 in-lb). Tighten in sequence.
4. Attach the lens module and fix the lens with the captive screws.
Note: Use a Phillips screwdriver (PH0) to torque the screws to 0,08 Nm (0.7 in-lb). Tighten in sequence.
l Do not push or pull the lens at its barrel – push or pull on the metal housing.
l Be careful not to touch the gear ring with the screwdriver.
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Note: Use a 2 mm hex wrench to torque the captive screws to 0.34 Nm (3 in-lb). Tighten in sequence.
M3 x 12 mm captive screws
Note: Use a Phillips Screwdriver (PH0) to torque the captive screws to 0.31 Nm (2.75 in-lb). Tighten in
sequence.
Note: Remove the adhesive protective film from the front cover after Step 6.
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Note: When a passive dome front cover (DMLA-HPIT-DFCOV) is attached to Torch light, all light segments are turned
ON by default and certain functions are unavailable:
l Laser aimer
l Distance sensor
l Indicator LEDs
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System Lens Lens Part Number C-Mount Cover Short C-Mount Cover (DM300-CMCOV-SH)
(DM300-CMCOV)
DM374 8 mm F5.6 LEC-CFF08-F5.6
12 mm F8 LEC-CFF12-F8
16 mm F8 LEC-CFF16-F8
25 mm F8 LEC-CFF25-F8
35 mm F8 LEC-CFF35-F8
40 mm F8 LEC-CFF40-F8
50 mm F8 LEC-CFF50-F8
3. Place the reader at the desired working distance from focus target.
Note: Make sure to set focus for the reader before fitting the lens cover.
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Note:
Tighten in sequence. Torque limit: 9 Ncm (0.8 in-lbs).
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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Single Light
Note: The images show a DM470 series reader connected to the external lights, but you can connect external lights to a
DM360, and DM370 series reader in the same way.
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Multiple Lights
Follow these steps to connect two or more bar lights (IVSL-YLW2X or IVSL-LX520-xxx):
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Note: For more details on the External Light Control, see External Light Control (CCB-M12XFLY-05) on page 64
CAUTION: Make sure that the reader is grounded, either by mounting the reader to a fixture that is electrically
grounded or by attaching a wire from the reader’s mounting fixture to frame ground or Earth ground. If using a ground
wire, attach it to one of the four mounting points on the back plate of the reader; not to the mounting points on the front of
the reader.
1. Align the holes on the mounting surface with the mounting holes on the reader.
2. Insert the M3x8, DIN 912 (4x) screws into the mounting holes.
Note: Use a 2.5 mm hex wrench to torque the captive screws to 0.60 Nm (5 in-lb). Tighten in sequence.
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3. Align the mounting holes on the mounting plate with the M6 drop-in nuts and the M6, DIN 912 (ISO 4762) socket head
screw in the mounting surface.
4. Attach the mounting bracket to the mounting surface using M6, DIN 912 (ISO 4762) socket head screws with M6
drop-in nuts for OTS aluminum profiles.
Mounting the DataMan reader at a slight angle (15°) can reduce reflections and improve performance.
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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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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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Note: Due to tolerances, ranges can vary by +/- 5 % from unit to unit.
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Maintenance
Note: The reader supports SD cards with a maximum capacity of 8 GB, formatted with a FAT32 file system.
CAUTION:
l Hot-plugging the SD card is not supported and may damage the SD card and/or lead to unexpected behavior.
The SD card has to be present already at the boot phase. Do not pull out the SD card during operation.
l Observe ESD precautions when installing or removing an SD card or other accessories.
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Additional Information
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1 Additional cooling measures may be required to keep the case temperature from exceeding 50°C. Examples of such measures include:
extra heat sinking and/or air movement.
2 In situations where the operating temperature exceeds 40 °C, an external heat sink is required.
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LED λ [nm]
WHITE 6500K (Color Temperature)
BLUE 470
RED 617
HIGH POWER RED 617
IR 850
TORCHLIGHT - WHITE 2500-5000K (Color Temperature)
TORCHLIGHT - RED 625
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1. Download the latest version of the DataMan Setup Tool from http://www.cognex.com/support/dataman and follow the
on-screen steps.
2. Check the DataMan Release Notes for a full list of system requirements found at C:\Program Files
(x86)\Cognex\DataMan\DataMan Software <version>\Documentation\English.
3. Connect the DataMan 370 Series reader to your PC using the x-coded Ethernet cable or the RS-232 cable and power
the reader using the breakout cable. See Connections, Optics, and Lighting on page 64 for breakout cable pinouts.
Note: Detected readers appear under COM ports or Network devices, or both.
If the reader does not appear in the list of devices, you can use either the Add Device or Force Network Settings
options in the DataMan Setup Tool under Repair & Support. For more information, see the DataMan Setup Tool
Reference Manual.
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5. Select a reader from the list and double click it or click Connect.
6. Click the Live button and position your code under the DataMan 370 Series reader. You can see the live display of
the reader in the Image Panel.
Note: If you are running the DM370 at line speed, you may need to disconnect Setup Tool and obtain results
through the device output interface.
7. Click the Tune button to have the DataMan 370 Series reader optimize its focus and brightness based on the code
and the environment.
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8. Click the Trigger button and have the DataMan 370 Series reader acquire image and decode the code. You can see
the results of the code in the Result History panel.
In case you need image enhancement, image filtering might improve the image quality and code readability.
WARNING: Do not stare into the beam when adding, removing, or changing cables. Cognex recommends
disconnecting the reader from power whenever you make physical changes to it.
Follow the steps below to connect your reader to power and network:
CAUTION: Make sure that the reader is not receiving power before you perform any I/O wiring or adjustments to I/O
devices.
CAUTION: Make sure that the Ethernet cable is grounded at the far end. Whatever this cable is plugged into (usually a
switch or router) should have a grounded Ethernet connector. Use a digital voltmeter to validate the grounding. If the far
end device is not grounded, add a ground wire in compliance with local electrical codes.
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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 370, 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:
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.
External Triggers
If you are using external triggering, you can use any of the following methods to trigger your DataMan 370 reader:
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l Click and hold the trigger button in the DataMan Setup Tool for a minimum of 3 seconds.
You can use training in Single, Burst, Continuous or Self trigger modes.
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 not
trained.
Connect the reader to the DataMan Setup Tool to untrain it and allow it to recognize other enabled symbologies.
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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.
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Industrial Protocols
The DataMan 370 readers support the following industrial protocols:
l EtherNet/IP™
l PROFINET
l SLMP Protocol
l Modbus TCP
l CC-Link
Select industrial protocol samples and tools you want to use when you install the DataMan Setup Tool.
Use any of the following methods to enable or disable industrial protocols and then reboot the reader for the changes to take
effect:
l Enable the protocols using the Industrial Protocols pane of the DataMan Setup Tool, under Communications.
l Scan the appropriate Reader Configuration codes. For more information, see Reader Configuration Codes
available through the Windows Start menu or the DataMan Setup Tool Help menu.
l Send the appropriate DMCC. For more information, see Command Reference available through the Windows Start
menu or the DataMan Setup Tool Help menu.
For more information on using the industrial protocols, see DataMan Industrial Protocols Manual available through the
Windows Start menu or the DataMan Setup Tool Help menu.
Advanced Features
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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.
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.
To configure Multi-Reader Sync, go to the group editor in the DataMan Setup Tool. For more information, see the Setup Tool
Reference Manual.
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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 370, enable PTP (Precision Time Protocol) on the Multi-Reader Sync pane
of the DataMan Setup Tool under Synchronized Readers (IE1588).
Perform the following steps:
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).
3. Enable MRS Synchronized by PTP to synchronize Multi-Reader Sync triggering.
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 370 readers use IEEE1588 for high-speed trigger synchronization.
Note: Multi-Reader Sync is only available in DataMan 370 readers with an -M option. For details, see DataMan 370
Systems on page 15.
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Acquisition Trigger
To trigger from an NPN type photoelectric sensor or PLC output, connect Common In to +24V and connect to the output of
the photoelectric sensor. When the output turns on, it pulls down to 0V, turning the opto-coupler on.
To trigger from a PNP photoelectric sensor or PLC output, connect to the output of the photoelectric sensor and connect
Common In to 0V. When the output turns on, it pulls up to +24V, turning the opto-coupler ON.
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High-Speed Outputs
Specification Description
Voltage 26.4 V maximum through external load
Current 50 mA maximum sink current
OFF state leakage current 100 µA
External load resistance 240 Ohms to 10K Ohms
Each line rated at a maximum 50 mA, protected against over-current, short circuits and transients from
switching inductive loads. High-current inductive loads require external protection diode.
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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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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The encoder has four wires. The color coding of the wires is the following:
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). DataMan 370 and DataMan 470 series readers support pulse
frequency up to 50 kHz.
In the DataMan Setup Tool, configure the use of your DataMan reader with the encoder in the Pulse Encoder tab of the
Inputs/Outputs pane.
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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.
Note: Cables are sold separately. The wiring for this cable follows standard industrial Ethernet M12 specifications. This
differs from the 568B standard.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean any DataMan product with harsh or corrosive solvents, including lye, methyl ethyl
ketone (MEK) or gasoline.
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Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices
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Regulations/Conformity
Note: For the most current CE and UKCA declaration and regulatory conformity information, see the Cognex support
site: cognex.com/support.
DataMan 370 has Regulatory Model R00051 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.
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Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices
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.
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