Using Your High Speed Steerable Mirror
Note
: For information about installing Setup Tool, triggering, and training the reader, refer to the
DataMan 470
Series Reference Manual
.
Software Configuration
To configure a reader with High Speed Steerable Mirror, install the DataMan Setup Tool software on a networked PC.
For more information, see the DataMan support site,
http://www.cognex.com/support/dataman
.
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 reader with High Speed Steerable Mirror 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. Right click the appropriate reader from the list, and click
Open WebHMI In Browser
.
Note
: Use Setup Tool to set up general reader settings and use the Steerable Mirror Wizard to configure the scan
area and trigger settings.
Steerable Mirror Wizard
Steerable Mirror Wizard is a built-in web-based setup wizard allowing operators to deploy an application quickly and
effectively. The wizard opens in your web browser, where you can automatically program the steerable mirror operation.
Define the application specifications:
1. Target specifications:
a. Define the target face for scanning (Top or Side).
b. Define if the target is stationary or moving, and whether the barcode placements are known or not.
c. Define the maximum of target dimensions.
d. Define the code dimensions and orientations.
2. Device placement:
a. Define the maximum working distance to target.
b. Define the device orientation.
c. Define device offset from center of target.
Based on the specifications, the device, and lens used, the software automatically generates a scan pattern and
programs it on the device.
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Using Your High Speed Steerable Mirror
