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26  DataMan 9500 Quick Reference Guide

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Start the PC Setup Tool

Connect the reader to the Setup Tool to 

configure it with the type of symbologies 

it will decode as well as other parameters, 

such as the type of trigger it will use and the 

format of the results it will generate.
Alternatively, configure your reader 

by scanning the appropriate reader 

configuration code from the 

Reader 

Configuration Codes

 document, available 

through the Windows Start menu.

Trigger button

Read history

Quick Setup

Configure your reader in a few basic steps

Connect to Reader

Establish a connection to the reader

Results Display

View results

UltraLight Settings

Choose a trigger type and other acquisition 

parameters

System Settings

Configure visual and audio feedback, trigger 

and output actions

Latest image

Context based help

Connection status/Signal 

strength

Battery level indicator 

Summary of Contents for DataMan 9500

Page 1: ...COGNEX DataMan 9500 Quick Reference Guide...

Page 2: ...een Setup Tool Lite Overview Read Results Inventory Demo Application 3 DataMan 9500 PC Software Install DataMan 9500 Software Troubleshooting a Wireless Connection Start the PC Setup Tool Use the Setu...

Page 3: ...ork environment s needs The DataMan 9500 reader includes the following features an embedded color LCD and full function keyboard an embedded Setup Tool Lite which allows you to view acquired and decod...

Page 4: ...6 7 8 9 0 abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz UltraLight Color LCD Indicator Light Trigger press and hold to read WinCE desktop Keypad spare battery charger green battery status indicator spare battery...

Page 5: ...ange settings on the code reader portion of your device install the Setup Tool to your PC 4 Connect to your device on your PC using wireless communication 5 Make the necessary settings using the Setup...

Page 6: ...tton on the device The Shutdown menu appears 2 Click the Device info button The Cognex Device Configuration menu appears 3 In the Wi Fi group box check the SSID of the device You have to remember the...

Page 7: ...settings do not persist through the device rebooting For the changes to be saved do a Registry Backup described in the section Backing Up your DataMan 9500 of this document Your device automatically...

Page 8: ...is button to that option User Idle Timeout the time after which the screen is dimmed System Idle Timeout the time after which the screen becomes black Suspend Timeout the time after which the device g...

Page 9: ...device For more information on how to write your own application see the DataMan 9500 Integration Guide available through the DataMan 9500 Developer Toolset Installer Besides Cognex applications the...

Page 10: ...ing to different target light and surface conditions using four different lighting setups Load Save Configurations save settings or open your previously saved settings Liquid Lens Setup make focus set...

Page 11: ...or Inventory purposes in an imaginary warehouse The application shows the following features Reading product ID codes displaying them on the handheld screen together with the image seen Matching produ...

Page 12: ...Install the DataMan Demonstrator through the DM9500 Developer Toolset installer Inventory Demo Application Overview Continued For more information on how to use the Inventory Demo and the DataMan Demo...

Page 13: ...DM9500 with the last 6 characters of MAC address printed on back of the reader Troubleshooting a Wireless Connection Based on your network configuration the Setup Tool may not be able to communicate w...

Page 14: ...y scanning the appropriate reader configuration code from the Reader Configuration Codes document available through the Windows Start menu Trigger button Read history Quick Setup Configure your reader...

Page 15: ...e Load a saved device configuration cdc file with runtime parameters plus device specific information for a particular DataMan device Backup Device Create a device configuration cdc file for a specifi...

Page 16: ...ent available through the Windows Start menu 2 Open a text editor on your DataMan 9500 for example Microsoft WordPad and place your cursor into an empty document 3 See that scanned codes appear as new...

Page 17: ...release the button or until the device can successfully read a code Trigger Types The DataMan 9500 trigger mode determines when the reader attempts to read a code Use the Setup Tool or the appropriat...

Page 18: ...u come back within the wireless range While you are still within the wireless range the reader occasionally blinks blue to indicate that the wireless connection is established status indicator blinks...

Page 19: ...t the reader is correctly placed into the slot Charging starts when the device is turned on If you previously powered off your device it automatically turns on if you place it on the base station for...

Page 20: ...ps Changing Batteries 1 Twist the reader s end cap and take it off The battery should not be disposed of along with municipal waste Use the appropriate separate take back systems for bat tery disposal...

Page 21: ...sizes and focus positions Select a focus position that allows you to read the desired code sizes at the desired working distance If your application has a consistent reading range set the focus range...

Page 22: ...2 2 in 100 mm in 0 0 3 200 300 6 9 12 400 500 600 15 18 21 154 mm 6 06 in 33 mm 1 29 in 396 mm 15 5 in 2 9 in 0 10 mil 210 mm 8 2 in 0 20 mil 374 mm 14 7 in 0 0 0 18 mil 500 mm 19 6 in 13 mil 409 mm 1...

Page 23: ...on LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than...

Page 24: ...ions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Canadian Compliance This Class A...

Page 25: ...2006 95 EC skond kif inhu likabbli Kopji ta dawn id dikjarazjonijiet huma a essibbli ming and ir rappre entant locali tieg ek Este equipo cumple com las condi os vigorantes de la EU diretivas 1999 5...

Page 26: ...icipal 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 con tact your loca...

Page 27: ...e without the written permission of Cognex Corporation The hardware and portions of the software described in this document may be covered by one or more of the U S patents listed on the Cognex web si...

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