Cognex DataMan 8700 DX, Reference Manual

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Connecting Corded DataMan 8700DX
1. Connect the serial slide-in to your DataMan 8700. See the list of serial slide-ins in Miscellaneous Accessories on
page 6 .
Note : Disconnect the DataMan 8700 from power before inserting or removing the communication modules.
2. Insert the plug, slide the cable lock up to the reader and twist the cable lock in place. See available cables in
chapter Cables on page 8
Note : USB and RS232 devices need external power.
Troubleshooting an Ethernet Connection
If your reader does not appear in the DataMan Setup Tool’s list of detected network devices, adjust your network
settings.
1. Check your Ethernet connection and click Refresh in the DataMan Setup Tool.
2. Scan the Enable DHCP code (which you can find in the DataMan Reader Configuration Codes document
available from the Windows Start menu or the Setup Tool Help menu). This allows 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 the Add Device option in the DataMan Setup Tool.
If you know the IP address of the reader, use the Add Network Device option under Repair & Support . This method
allows the DataMan 8700 reader to appear in the list of Network devices so that you can connect to it through the
DataMan Setup Tool and your Ethernet connection.
Using Your Device Through USB
You can connect your reader both with a coiled or a straight USB cable to use the device in USB 2.0 mode.
Change the USB Connection properties in the Serial tab of the Communication Settings pane in DataMan Setup Tool,
or scan the appropriate code from the DataMan Configuration Codes document.
You can also switch the reader to USB mode with a pair of reader configuration codes in the DataMan Configuration
Codes document. You can enable HID reports by ticking the checkbox in Setup Tool.
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