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DataMan 8050
Quick Reference Guide

8/5/2015
Version 5.4.3
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 Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Legal Notices 2
Table of Contents 3
Symbols 4
Getting Started 5
About DataMan 8050 5
DataMan 8050 Accessories 6
Physical Layout of the Reader 8
Physical Layout of the Base Station 9
DMA-IBASE-01 9
DMA-IBASE-BT-XX 10
Setting Up Your DataMan 8050 11
Overview of Setting Up the Reader 11
Install the DataMan SetupTool 12
DataMan 8050 Imager Specifications 13
DataMan 8050 Specifications 13
DataMan Base Station Specifications 13
Connection Options 14
Connecting a DataMan 8050 Through RS-232 14
Connecting a DataMan 8050 Through USB 15
Using Your Device Through USB 16
Using DataMan 8050 Wireless Readers 18
Connecting to a Wireless DataMan 8050 Through a Base Station 18
Pairing Strategy (DMA-IBASE-BT-XX) 22
Base Station Routing Capabilities 23
Ad-hoc Mode 24
Infrastructure Mode 24
Wireless Reader: Buffering Data 25
Summary of Wireless Buffering Indicators 27
Wireless Reader: Charging 27
Wireless Reader: Changing Batteries 29
Reading Codes with the DataMan 8050 32
Industrial Protocols 32
Trigger Types 33
Field of View and Reading Distances 33
Map of Field of View and Reading Distances 33
Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices 34
Agency Compliance Statements 34
Agency Compliance Statements: DataMan Base Station 37
Reader Control Codes 40
Keyboard Language (Corded Readers Only) 40
Precautions 41

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Symbols
The following symbols indicate safety precautions and supplemental information.

WARNING: This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard that could result in death, serious personal injury or
electrical shock.

CAUTION: This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard that could result in property damage.

Note: Notes provide supplemental information about a subject.

Tip: Tips provide helpful suggestions and shortcuts that may not otherwise be apparent.

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Getting Started
This section provides general information about the DataMan 8050 readers and the DataMan 8000 series base stations.
You can also find information on the DataMan 8050 accessories and the physical layout of the reader and the base
stations in this section.

About DataMan 8050

The DataMan 8050 readers offer the industry’s most advanced technology for reading 1D and 2D codes regardless of
size, quality, printing method or surface, and belong to the only industrial handheld ID reader family that offers Industrial
Ethernet communication. DataMan 8050 is available with patented 1DMax+ with Hotbars, class-leading 2-D algorithms
and future-proof modular communication slide-ins.

The DataMan 8050 readers use bright field illumination and and class leading algorithms in two models: 8050 and
8050X. The DataMan 8050 is designed for high-speed reading of challenging label-based barcodes and the 8050X
reads more challenging barcodes, including direct part mark barcodes.
The DataMan 8050 readers are available with the following communication options:

l USB
l RS-232
l Bluetooth

l WiFi

An intelligent base station is also provided when the DataMan 8050 reader uses the wireless (Bluetooth or WiFi)
communication module. The base station acts as a router between the reader and your computer or network.
Infrastructure Mode does not use the base station for communication. (See Infrastructure Mode.)

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Note: Henceforward, the term ‘wireless’ refers in this document to the WiFi or to the Bluetooth communication
module of the reader.

The DataMan 8000 series base stations are available with the following communication options:

Base Station Communication Wireless Protocol

Ethernet with
Industrial USB RS-232 Bluetooth WiFi
Protocols
DMA-CBASE-01 √
DMA-IBASE-BT-01 √ √ √
DMA-IBASE-BT-02 √ √ √ √
DMA-IBASE-01 √ √ √ √

DataMan 8050 Accessories

Serial/USB slide-in Ethernet slide-in
DMCM-SERIALM-00 DMCM-ENETM-00

Bluetooth slide-in Wireless slide-in

DMCM-BTM-00 DMCM-WLESSM-00

Charging Base Station Intelligent Bluetooth Base Station

DMA-CBASE-01 DMA-IBASE-BT-01

Intelligent Bluetooth Base Station Intelligent Base Station

DMA-IBASE-BT-02 DMA-IBASE-01

Power Supply for base station Power Supply for reader

DMA-24VPWR-xx DM100-PWR-00

Battery for the wireless reader Multi-Battery Charger

DMA-HHBATTERY-01 DMA-MBC-xx

POE Adapter POE Adapter

CPS-24V-POE1 CPS-24V-POE4

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Wall Mount Wall Mount for Base Station

DMA-WALL-8000-00 DMA-IBASE-WALL-00

POE Adapter Stand

CPS-AC-POE1A-xx DM-STAND-00

DataMan 8050 Reader Cables

RS-232 coiled cable for reader, RS-232 coiled cable for reader, 5
2.5 m m
DM8000-RS232-02 DM8000-RS232-05

RS-232 industrial cable for reader, USB cable, 2.5 m

2.5 m DM8500-USB-00
DM8000-RS232IND-02

USB coiled cable, 2.5 m Ethernet Coiled cable, 5m

DM8500-USBC-02 DM8000-ECABLEC-05*

Ethernet cable, 2.5 m Ethernet cable, 5 m

DM8000-ECABLE-02 DM8000-ECABLE-05

Ethernet cable, 30 m
DM8000-ECABLE-30

* Collimated cable length including DM8000-ECABLE-X should not exceed 50 m.

DataMan Base Station Cables

RJ25 (RJ12) to DSUB9 cable for base station, 5 m

DMA-RS232RJ-05

l USB cable for base station: Use any standard USB-A to USB-B 2.0 cable up to 3 meters.
l Ethernet cable for base station: Use any standard CAT5/5e, SF/FTP or S/FTP cable.
l DMA-USB-00: Straight 10ft USB cable.

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Physical Layout of the Reader

1 LED aimer guide

2 Trigger (press and hold to read)
3 Communication module insertion point
4 Lanyard hook
5 Indicator light

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Physical Layout of the Base Station

DMA-IBASE-01

1 Base station status indicators

2 Spare battery charger
3 Spare battery charger status indicator
4 Connection point with the reader:

l pairing reader and base station

l non-wireless communication
l charging
5 RS-232
6 USB
7 Power plug (24V, max. 13W)
8 Ethernet (with optional Class 3 PoE power)

Base station status indicators:

l Power: RED = base powered / BLINK = wrong reader in base
l Communication: BLUE = Wireless link / BLINK = Wireless communication
l Cradle connections: GREEN = reader properly inserted / BLINK = cradle USB interface communication

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DMA-IBASE-BT-XX

1 Base station status indicators

2 Connection point with the reader:

l pairing reader and base station

l non-wireless communication
l charging
3 RS-232
4 USB
5 Power plug (24V, max. 15W)
6 Alternative power supply connector (24V, max. 15W, polarity marked on
the plastic part near the connector)
Recommended wire diameter is 14-18 AWG
7 Ethernet

Base station status indicators:

l Power: RED = base powered / BLINK = wrong reader in base
l Communication: BLUE = Wireless link / BLINK = Wireless communication
l Cradle connections: GREEN = reader properly inserted / BLINK = cradle USB interface communication

Note:
l DMA-IBASE-BT-01 does not support Ethernet
l DMA-IBASE-BT-02 does support Ethernet

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Setting Up Your DataMan 8050

This section provides information on how to set up and start working with your DataMan 8050 reader. It also describes
how to install the DataMan Setup Tool and at the end of the section, you will find the DataMan 8050 and DataMan 8000
series base station specifications.

Overview of Setting Up the Reader

To be able to connect to your reader or base station on your computer, you must perform the following steps:

1. Install the DataMan Setup Tool on your computer.

2. Select the connection type: Ethernet, Serial, or USB; and connect the appropriate cabling.

3. Power on your device(s).

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Install the DataMan SetupTool

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 DataMan 8050 to your PC.
4. Launch the DataMan Setup Tool and click Refresh. The reader or the base station appears under COM ports or
Network devices.
5. Select a COM port or a Network device and click Connect.

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DataMan 8050 Imager Specifications

Specification DataMan 8050 Imager
Image Sensor 1/3 inch CMOS
Image Sensor Properties 6.0 μm square pixels
Image Resolution (Pixels) 752 x 480

DataMan 8050 Specifications

Weight 400 g (with battery)
Operating 0ºC — 45ºC (32ºF — 113ºF)
Temperature
Storage -10ºC — 60ºC (14ºF — 140ºF
Temperature
Maximum Humidity 95% (non-condensing)
Codes Data MatrixTM; QRCode and microQR Code; UPC/EAN/JAN; Codabar,
Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 128, and Code 93, Pharma, Postal,
RSS/CS, PDF 417, MicroPDF 417
Power Supply USB: bus powered (optionally: external 2.5W max LPS or NEC class 2
Requirements power supply +5V - +6V DC)
RS232 external 2.5W max LPS or NEC class 2 power supply +5V - +6V
DC
ETH: Class 2 PoE supply IEEE 802.3af (connect only to PoE networks
without routing to the outside plant)
Inrush current peak 5A maximum
Duration: approx. 30μs
Electrical charge: 60μAs at 6V
Battery life for ca. 3200 triggers can be operated within a 10 hour working shift
wireless reader
(typical use case)
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T FULL/HALF DUPLEX, IEEE 802.3
Bluetooth Bluetooth™ 2.1, 2.4 GHz
WiFi 802.11 b/g, 2.4 GHz, User Selectable channels 1-11

DataMan Base Station Specifications

DMA-IBASE-BT-XX DMA-IBASE-01
Weight 300 g 328 g
Operating 0ºC — 45ºC (32ºF — 113ºF) 0ºC — 40ºC (32ºF — 104ºF)
Temperature
Storage -40ºC — 60ºC (-40ºF — 140ºF) -40ºC — 60ºC (-40ºF — 140ºF)
Temperature
Maximum Humidity 95% (non-condensing) 95% (non-condensing)
Power Supply 24V +-10%, 15 W maximum LPS or 24V +- 10%, 13 W maximum LPS or
Requirements NEC class 2 power supply NEC class 2 power supply, or PoE
Recommended wire diameter is class 3 (connect only to PoE
14-18 AWG networks without routing to the
outside plant)

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Connection Options
This section provides descriptions on the connection options of DataMan 8050 including details about Ethernet-, RS-
232- and USB-based connections. In the following sub-sections, you will learn how to connect your DataMan 8050
reader through RS-232, or USB, and in the case of a wireless reader, how to connect to a base station and how to pair
your reader with the active base station.

Connecting a DataMan 8050 Through RS-232

1. Connect the serial slide-in (DMCM-SERIALM-00) to your DataMan 8050.

2. With a 2.5 mm Allen wrench, tighten the screws so that the slide-in is firmly locked.

3. Insert the plug and slide the cable lock up to the reader and twist the cable lock in place.

Use the DM8000-RS232-02 cable (2.5 meters) or the DM8000-RS232-05 cable (5 meters). For power supply, use the
DataMan 8000 Power Supply (DM100-PWR-000).

Note: Disconnect the DataMan 8050 reader from power before inserting/removing the communication modules.

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Observe the following electrical requirements:

1 6VDC power supply (DM100-PWR-000), a 5.5 mm x 2.1 mm DC Power

Plug
2 VCC = +4.75V up to +6.0V for 2.5 m cable
VCC = +5.5V up to +6.0V for 5.0 m cable

WARNING: For proper RS-232 operation, do not apply any voltage to pin 9.

Note: Power on the RS-232 cable can be supplied by either the DC Power Plug or Pin 1 of the D-SUB. DO NOT use
both in parallel.

Connecting a DataMan 8050 Through USB

1. Connect the serial slide-in (DMCM-SERIALM-00) to your DataMan 8050.

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2. With a 2.5 mm Allen wrench, tighten the screws so that the slide-in is firmly locked.

3. Insert the plug, slide the cable lock up to the reader and twist the cable lock in place.

Use the DM8500-USB-00 cable (2.5 meters) or the DM8500-USBC-02 cable (2.5 meters).

Note: DataMan 8050 does not require an external power supply.

Note: Disconnect the DataMan 8050 reader from power before inserting/removing the communication modules.

Using Your Device Through USB

If you connect your reader with the coiled USB cable, you must use your device in USB 1.1 mode. With a straight USB
cable, you can use your device in both modes.
Change the USB Connection 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 USB mode (CDC or HID) of both the reader and the base station with a pair of RP codes.
Perform the following steps:

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In the case of a corded reader:

1. Disconnect from the DataMan Setup Tool if you are connected.

2. Scan the “USB Keyboard” code from the DataMan Configuration Codes
document.
3. Start scanning codes with your corded reader.

In the case of a wireless reader:

1. Disconnect from the DataMan Setup Tool if you are connected.

2. Scan the “Enable USB Keyboard for the base station” code
from the DataMan Configuration Codes document.
3. Start scanning codes with your wireless reader.

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Using DataMan 8050 Wireless Readers

This section provides information about the usage of the wireless DataMan 8050 readers. It details the pairing strategy,
the base station routing capabilities, the ad-hoc and infrastructure modes, data buffering as well as how to charge the
DataMan 8050.

Connecting to a Wireless DataMan 8050 Through a Base Station

1. Connect the wireless slide-in (DMCM-BTM-00) to your DataMan 8050.

2. With a 2.5 mm Allen wrench, tighten the screws so that the slide-in is firmly locked.

3. Insert the battery.

Note: Remove the battery from your DataMan 8050 before inserting/removing the communication module.

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4. Insert the plug and twist it in place.

5. Power up the DMA-IBASE-BT-XX base station using a 24V power supply (DMA-24VPWR-XX). In the case of a
DMA-IBASE-01 base station, use either a 24V power supply, or a Class 3 Power Over Ethernet adapter.
6. Connect your base station to your PC using either serial, USB or Ethernet communication.

DMA-IBASE-BT-XX DMA-IBASE-01

1 RS-232 connection
2 USB connection
3 Power
4 Alternative power supply connector
5 Ethernet connection

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Observe the following electrical requirements when connecting the base station through RS-232:

WARNING: For proper RS-232 operation, do not apply any voltage to pin 9.

Power to base station can be supplied by either the DC power plug or by wiring in 24V. DO NOT use both in
parallel. The DC power plug is a 24VDC power supply (DMA-24VPWR-xx), 3.5 mm x 1.3 mm.

Note: Be careful to use the appropriate connector for RS-232. See Step 6 above.

7. When the base station is powered up, scan the Pair scan code and place your reader into the base station. The
base station’s status indicator becomes green. When the wireless reader is removed from the base, a wireless
connection is established. The status indicator of both the base station and the reader become blue and you can
hear a beep. Blue lights indicate that the reader and the base have successfully paired and are communicating.
8. Connect to your base station or to the wireless reader. You have the following connection options:

Base Station Connection Type Connect to Reader in the Setup Tool Connection Channels
RS-232 Wireless reader appears: COM port terminal program Setup Tool
(Base Station does not appear)
USB Base Station appears: COM port 1 terminal program Setup Tool
Wireless reader appears: COM port 2
Ethernet Base station appears: Network device 1 terminal program Setup Tool
Wireless reader appears: Network device 2

9. Lift your reader up from the base station and start reading codes.

Note:
l When the reader is on the base station, communication is established by
means of cradle contacts. Wireless communication is disabled.
l Configure wireless communication settings by connecting to the base station. In order for the changed
settings to be synchronized between the DataMan 8050 wireless reader and the base station, place your
reader in the base station after your changes are saved. To assign a static IP address to the base station or
the reader when communicating via Ethernet, connect to the base station in the DataMan Setup Tool. The
base station, however, auto-assigns the IP address to the reader when they become paired.

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Note:
l When you connect with the base station to a terminal program, your wireless reader sends decode results to
the terminal, but you cannot send commands to the reader.
l If you want to unpair your reader from the base station, you can either click Unassign in the Bluetooth or
Wireless tab of the Communication Settings pane of the DataMan Setup Tool (when you are connected
either with the reader or the base station), or scan the “Unassign Reader” reader configuration code.
l If you place the wrong reader (that is, a reader that is not associated with the base station) into the base
station, the base station status indicator flashes red and a series of short beeps can be heard.

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Pairing Strategy (DMA-IBASE-BT-XX)

In order to pair the base station and the reader in a single step without considering former pairing states and without
using the DataMan Setup Tool, scan the Pair code from the scan code sticker on the base station.

The reader then blinks green/blue until it gets paired with the base station (or until the end of the 20 second timeout
period). When the reader is put on the base station, the base station drops its pairing with its old reader and pairs with
the new reader.

Note: Scanning the Pair code puts the base station and the reader put on it into force pairing mode. This means
that the reader and the base it is put on get paired regardless of any assignments they both had previously. This
force pairing mode is valid for 20 seconds after reading the Pair code.

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The base station’s indicators turn green to indicate successful pairing:

When the reader is put onto another (unpaired) base station without any previous actions, the base station signals this
event with beeping and red flashing of its indicators:

The base station that is paired with a certain reader signals a bad reader alert (beeps and flashing red indicators) also
when another, unassigned reader is put into it.

Base Station Routing Capabilities

The base station is visible as connected through either RS-232, USB or Ethernet, but it routes data through the wireless
interface to the reader.

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Ad-hoc Mode
It is possible to connect to the reader wirelessly with the computer in ad-hoc mode (using a reader-created WiFi
connection). Reset the reader to factory defaults (this configures the device to ad-hoc mode), and after the device
appears under WiFi connections, connect to it with the DataMan Setup Tool and then use the Wireless tab under
Communication Settings to configure authentication and encryption (which are not configured by default). For more
information, see the Communications and Programming Guide.

Note: The base station is only used for charging the reader in this setup. If an intelligent base station is used, the
reader has to be unassigned in the DataMan Setup Tool (connected to the base station) under Communication
Settings > Wireless tab if the reader has already been placed in the base station.

Note: Placing the reader in the intelligent base station automatically reassigns it to the base station unless the base
station is unplugged from the network first.

Infrastructure Mode
It is possible to connect to the reader in infrastructure mode using WiFi connection. You need to reset the reader to
factory defaults, connect to the device in ad-hoc mode, and then use the Wireless tab under Communication Settings to
activate and configure infrastructure mode.
Infrastructure mode requires a router as an access point. Encryption and authentication are available as seen in the
table below. See the Communications and Programming Guide for detailed information.

Authentication mode Encryption Requirements

Open System WEP-40, WEP-104 passphrase
WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK TKIP, AES, TKIP/AES passphrase
EAP-TLS TKIP, AES, TKIP/AES - Client’s certificate
- CA’s certificate
- Client’s private key
- Client’s username
PEAP-MSCHAPV2 TKIP, AES, TKIP/AES - Client’s certificate
- CA’s certificate
- Client’s username

Note: The base station is only used for charging the reader in this setup. If an intelligent base station is used, the
reader has to be unassigned in the DataMan Setup Tool (connected to the base station) under Communication
Settings > Wireless tab if the reader has already been placed in the base station.

Note: Placing the reader in the intelligent base station automatically reassigns it to the base station unless the base
station is unplugged from the network first.

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Wireless Reader: Buffering Data

When you are within the wireless range of the base station, your wireless reader sends decoded data to your PC through
the base station, just as if you used a tethered reader. You can also see the decoded images in DataMan Setup Tool, if it
is running and is connected to the reader.
When you leave the wireless range, however, you lose connection to your PC, but you can still keep reading codes. The
decoded data is saved in the buffer of the reader.
This buffered data appears on your PC again when you come back within the wireless range, but ONLY IF you were
connected to a terminal program when you left the wireless range.
Buffered read results on the reader are not displayed in the DataMan Setup Tool; they are only transmitted over an
existing keyboard emulation, RS-232 Serial or TCP/IP Telnet connection.

Note: The images acquired by the reader when it is out of the wireless range are never saved, and cannot be
retrieved.

Open a connection with the reader in a terminal program so that you gain the buffered data when wireless connection is
established again.
See the following table for connection options according to communication type:

Base Station Connection Type How to Connect

RS-232 Connect to the COM port of the base station.
USB Connect to the COM port of the wireless reader.
Ethernet Connect to the terminal program using the IP address of the reader. To
find out the IP address, go to the Connect backstage page in the
DataMan Setup Tool and check the IP address of the reader in the
Address column.
USB Keyboard Open the text editor or your program of choice to use keyboard
emulation. When you return to the wireless range, keyboard emulation
continues, starting with the buffered data.

While you are still within the wireless range, the reader occasionally blinks blue to indicate that the wireless connection
is established.

When the reader leaves the wireless range, the base station’s signal becomes red.

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Blinking blue status indicator: wireless connection is alive.

When you leave the wireless range, you can still keep reading codes. The reader
going offline is indicated by a long beep and the status indicator flashes magenta.
Status indicator blinks magenta: your reader is offline.

When the reader is offline, good reads are indicated with 2 short beeps and the
selected good read status indicator color (green by deafult).
Status indicator beeps twice: your reader is offline while decoding symbols.

When the buffer is full, no more codes are read. The reader does not discard the
oldest read.
When the buffer is full, the reader beeps and the status indicator becomes white.

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Summary of Wireless Buffering Indicators

Condition Status Indicator: Reader Status Indicator: Base Station Sounds
Reader in wireless When the reader is awake, blinking Reader out of the base station and Good read: 1 beep
range of base station blue indicates wireless connection reader is awake: steady blue. (default)
with base. When the reader is Reader out of the base station and No read: no beep
offline, no indicator. Pull the trigger reader is offline: steady red. Paired (default)
to wake it up and it will blink blue. reader in the base station: flashing
Good read: green, single beep green.
(default) Base station is receiving data or
No read: red, no beep (default) images from reader: steady blue.
Reader out of Offline: When the reader wakes up Reader offline: steady red. Long beep when you
wireless range of out of the wireless range, there is leave the wireless
base station no indicator. range.
Good read: green (default) Good read: 2 beeps
No read: red (default) No read: no beep
Reader out of Good read: green and then white. Reader offline: steady red. Good read: long beep
wireless range, buffer No read: red (default)
is full No read: no beep

Wireless Reader: Charging

When you are reading codes with your wireless reader, blinking red status indicators will indicate a low battery. As the
battery discharges, the blink frequency increases. Blinking red status indicator indicates low battery or thermal shutdown
mode.

You can also check the status of the battery in the DataMan Setup Tool.

Place the reader on the base station for charging. Make sure that the pins at the end of the handle make contact with the
pins in the base station.

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Paired Reader Charging Paired Reader Fully Charged

Refer to the following table for a summary of indicators regarding charging:

Condition Status Indicator: Reader Status Indicator: Base Station

Battery low flashing red indicators steady blue, indicating connection
flashing blue, indicating data transfer
Reader is charging in the base station steady red indicators steady green, indicating connection
flashing green, indicating data transfer
Reader is fully charged in the base station steady green indicators steady green, indicating connection
flashing green, indicating data transfer

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Wireless Reader: Changing Batteries

To change batteries, perform the following steps:

1. Twist the reader’s end cap, and take it off.

2. Hold the reader in an upright position and the battery will slide out of the handle.

Note: You may need to shake the reader slightly.

CAUTION: The battery used in these devices may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do
not disassemble, heat above 60ºC (140ºF), or incinerate. Replace battery with Cognex DMA-HHBATTERY-
01 only. The use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

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3. Put the replacement battery into the slot. The battery has a small triangle on one side. Make sure that you insert
the battery in a way that the triangle end goes into the slot first.

4. Put the end cap back on and twist it. Make sure that the triangle aligns with the circle when the cover is locked.

5. If using DMA-CBASE-01, place the battery in the spare battery charger in the direction of the small triangle of the
battery.

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When you are charging the auxiliary battery, the base station’s spare battery status indicator displays either
charging in progress (red) or fully charged (green).

6. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep it away from children. Do not disassemble and do not burn it. Use the
appropriate separate take-back systems for battery disposal.

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Reading Codes with the DataMan 8050

This section contains descriptions about trigger types as well as about the field of view and reading distances and the
industrial protocols supported by the DataMan 8050 reader.

Industrial Protocols
The DataMan 8050 readers support the following industrial protocols:

l EtherNet/IP™
l PROFINET

l MC Protocol
l Modbus TCP

Select the industrial protocol tools and sample programs when installing the DataMan Setup Tool.

There are three ways to enable or disable Industrial Protocols. Using either method, a reboot is required for the changes
to come into effect.

l Enable the protocols using the Industrial Protocols pane of the DataMan Setup Tool (under Communication
Settings).
l Scan the appropriate Reader Configuration codes (see Reader Configuration Codes available through the
Windows Start menu or the Setup Tool Help menu).
l Send the appropriate DMCC (see Command Reference available through the Windows Start menu or the Setup
Tool Help menu).

For more information on using the industrial protocols, read the DataMan Communications and Programming Guide
available through the Windows Start menu or the Setup Tool Help menu.

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Trigger Types
The DataMan 8050 trigger mode determines when the reader attempts to read a code. Use the DataMan Setup Tool or
the appropriate reader configuration codes to change trigger types.
The following trigger types are supported:

l Presentation: The LED aimer is always on.

l Manual (default): The reader begins acquiring images when you press the trigger button on the reader, and
continues acquiring images until a symbol is found and decoded or you release the button.

Field of View and Reading Distances

There is a range of reading distances available for different code sizes and focus positions. Select a focus position that
allows you to read the desired code sizes at the desired working distance.

l If your application has a consistent reading range, set the focus range to a limited depth of field with no steps (for
example, set it to 20) or with limited steps (for example, set it to 2 steps between 0 and 30). This way you can
achieve fast performance.
l If your application has a variety of code types and sizes, set the focus range to a wider depth of field with
increased number of steps (for example, set it to 6 steps between 0 and 200). This way you can get better
coverage.

Map of Field of View and Reading Distances

Note: Due to tolerances, ranges can vary by +/- 5 mm for small codes to +/- a couple of centimeters for large codes.

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Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices

This section provides the general warnings and notices and agency compliance statements about the DataMan 8050
reader and the DataMan 8000 series base stations.

Agency Compliance Statements

The DataMan 8050 device meets or exceeds 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.
The following specifications apply to the DataMan 8050 corded readers:

Regulator Specification
USA FCC Part 15B, Class A
Canada ICES-003
European Community EN55022, Class A
EN55024
EN60950

FCC Class A Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(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 digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

European Compliance

This equipment complies with the essential requirements of EU Directives 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC, as
applicable. Declarations are available from your local representative.
Където е приложимо, оборудването е съобразено с основните изисквания наЕвропейските директиви 1999/5/ЕС,
2004/108/ЕС и 2006/95/ЕС. Декларации са налични от местния представител.
Toto zařízení splňuje základní požadavky směrnic EU 1999/5/ES, 2004/108/ES a 2006/95/ES, vždy dle konkrétního
způsobu použití. Příslušná prohlášení jsou k dispozici u vašeho lokálního distributora.
Dette udstyr overholder de væsentlige krav i EU-direktiv 1999/5/EF, 2004/108/EF og 2006/95/EF, som er relevant
Erklæringerne kan fås hos din lokale repræsentant.
Tämä laitteisto täyttää seuraavat EU Direktiivien olennaiset vaatimukset 1999/5/EY, 2004/108/EY ja 2006/95/EY
soveltuen. Vaatimusten-mukaisuusvakuutukset ovat saatavilla paikalliselta edustajalta.

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 Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices

Dit produkt voldoet aan de voorschriften van de richtlijnen van de EG Raad (1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC en 2006/95/EC)
indien van toepassing. Declaraties zijn beschikbaar bij uw locale vertegenwoordiger.
Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences essentielles des Directives de l’Union Européenne 1999/5/CE, 2004/108/CE
et/ou 2006/95/CE. Veuillez consulter votre représentant local pour les déclarations applicables.
Ezen készülék technikai jellemzői megfelelnek a vonatkozó 1999/5/ EC, 2004/108/EC és 2006/95/EC EU rendeletekben
foglalt követelményeknek. A megfelelőségi dokumentáció a gyártó helyi partnereinél áll az Ön rendelkezésére.
Questo prodotto,ove applicabile, risponde alle direttive Europee 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC e 2006/95/EC. Dichiarazioni
sono disponibili presso il vostro rappresentante locale.
Ten sprzęt jest zgodny z ogólnymi wymaganiami Dyrektyw UE nr 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC i 2006/95/EC, na ile
znajdujązastosow-anie. Oświadczenia są dostępne u lokalnych przedstawicieli.

Acest echipament este in conformitate cu cerintele esentiale ale Directivelor EU 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC si 2006/95/EC.
Certifi-catele sunt disponibile la reprezentanta locala.
Toto zariadenie spĺňa základné požiadavky smerníc EÚ 1999/5/ES,2004/108/ES a 2006/95/ES, vždy podľa konkrétneho
spôsobu použitia. Príslušné vyhlásenia sú k dispozícii u vášho lokálneho dis-tributora.
Das Gerät erfüllt die wesentlichen Anforderungen der EU-Direktiven 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC und 2006/95/EC, soweit
anwendbar. Eine entsprechende Bescheinigung kann bei Ihrem zuständigen Vertriebspartner angefordert werden.
Ta oprema je skladna in izpolnjuje nujne zahteve direktiv EU 1999/5/ES, 2004/108/ES in 2006/95/ES. Deklaracije so na
voljo pri vašemkrajevnem predstavniku.
Αυτός ο εξοπλισμός συμμορφώνεται με τις βασικές απαιτήσεις των εφαρμοσμένων οδηγιών 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC kai
2006/95/ECτης Ευρωπαικής Ένωσης. Οι επίσημες δηλώσεις είναι διαθέσιμες από τον τοπικό σας αντιπρόσωπο.
Dan l-apparat huwa konformi mar-regolamenti stipulati mid-Direttivi Ewropej 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC u 2006/95/EC
skond kif inhu likabbli. Kopji ta’ dawn id-dikjarazjonijiet huma aċċessibbli mingħand ir-rappreżentant locali tiegħek.
Este equipo cumple com las condiçãos vigorantes de la EU diretivas 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC e 2006/95/EC, com
épertinente. Las normativas estão disponível com su representado local.
Este equipo cumple con los requerimientos esenciales de las direc-tivas de la EU 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC y
2006/95/EC, si es aplica-ble. Dichas declaraciones están en poder de sus representanteslocales.
Ši iranga atitinka esminius ES direktyvu 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC ir 2006/95/EC reikalavimus. Deklaracijas galima gauti
iš Jusu vietinio atstovo.
Šis iekartas atbilst ES direktivu 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC un 2006/95/EC prasibam.

Deklaracijas ir pieejamas regionalajasparstavniecibas. See seadmed vastavad olulistele nõuetele ELi direktiivide
1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC ja 2006/95/EC, midakohaldatakse. Deklarat-sioonid on saadaval Teie kohaliku esindaja.

For European Union Users

Cognex complies with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January
2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous
substances that could impact health and the environment, if not properly disposed.
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 lake-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.

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 Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices

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.

Brazilian Compliance

Mexican Compliance
RCPCO1A15-0074

Chinese Compliance
CMIIT ID: 2015DJ0236

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 Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices

Agency Compliance Statements: DataMan Base Station

The DataMan Base Station meets or exceeds 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.

Regulator Specification
USA FCC Part 15B, Class A
FCC Part 15.247
Canada ICES-003
European Community EN301 489-1 / -17
EN300 328-2
EN60950

FCC Class A Compliance Statement for the DataMan Base Station

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Cognex may void the FCC authorization to
operate this equipment.
Canadian Compliance
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

UL and cUL Statement

UL and cUL listed: UL60950-1 2nd ed. and CSA C22.2 No.60950-1 2nd ed.

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 Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices

European Compliance

This equipment complies with the essential requirements of EU Directives 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC, as
applicable. Declarations are available from your local representative.
Където е приложимо, оборудването е съобразено с основните изисквания наЕвропейските директиви
1999/5/ЕС,2004/108/ЕС и 2006/95/ЕС. Декларации са налични от местния представител.
Toto zařízení splňuje základní požadavky směrnic EU 1999/5/ES, 2004/108/ES a 2006/95/ES, vždy dle konkrétního
způsobu použití. Příslušná prohlášení jsou k dispozici u vašeho lokálního distributora.

Dette udstyr overholder de væsentlige krav i EU-direktiv 1999/5/EF, 2004/108/EF og 2006/95/EF, som er relevant.
Erklæringerne kan fås hos din lokale repræsentant.
Tämä laitteisto täyttää seuraavat EU Direktiivien olennaiset vaatimukset 1999/5/EY, 2004/108/EY ja 2006/95/EY,
soveltuen. Vaatimusten-mukaisuusvakuutukset ovat saatavilla paikalliselta edustajalta.
Dit produkt voldoet aan de voorschriften van de richtlijnen van de EG Raad (1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC en 2006/95/EC),
indien van toepassing. Declaraties zijn beschikbaar bij uw locale vertegenwoordiger.
Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences essentielles des Directives de l’Union Européenne 1999/5/CE, 2004/108/CE
et/ou 2006/95/CE. Veuillez consulter votre représentant local pour les déclarations applicables.
Ezen készülék technikai jellemzői megfelelnek a vonatkozó 1999/5/ EC, 2004/108/EC és 2006/95/EC EU rendeletekben
foglalt követelményeknek. A megfelelőségi dokumentáció a gyártó helyi partnereinél áll az Ön rendelkezésére.
Questo prodotto,ove applicabile, risponde alle direttive Europee 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC e 2006/95/EC. Dichiarazioni
sono disponibili presso il vostro rappresentante locale.
Ten sprzęt jest zgodny z ogólnymi wymaganiami Dyrektyw UE nr 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC i 2006/95/EC, na ile znajdują
zastosow-anie. Oświadczenia są dostępne u lokalnych przedstawicieli.
Acest echipament este in conformitate cu cerintele esentiale ale Directivelor EU 1999/5/
EC, 2004/108/EC si 2006/95/EC. Certifi-catele sunt disponibile la reprezentanta locala.
Toto zariadenie spĺňa základné požiadavky smerníc EÚ 1999/5/ES,2004/108/ES a 2006/95/ES, vždy podľa konkrétneho
spôsobu použitia. Príslušné vyhlásenia sú k dispozícii u vášho lokálneho dis-tributora.
Das Gerät erfüllt die wesentlichen Anforderungen der EU-Direktiven 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC und 2006/95/EC, soweit
anwendbar. Eine entsprechende Bescheinigung kann bei Ihrem zuständigen Vertriebspartner angefordert werden.
Ta oprema je skladna in izpolnjuje nujne zahteve direktiv EU 1999/5/ES, 2004/108/ES in 2006/95/ES. Deklaracije so na
voljo pri vašemkrajevnem predstavniku.
Αυτός ο εξοπλισμός συμμορφώνεται με τις βασικές απαιτήσεις των εφαρμοσμένων οδηγιών 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC kai
2006/95/ECτης Ευρωπαικής Ένωσης. Οι επίσημες δηλώσεις είναι διαθέσιμες από τον τοπικό σας αντιπρόσωπο.
Dan l-apparat huwa konformi mar-regolamenti stipulati mid-Direttivi Ewropej 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC u 2006/95/EC
skond kif inhu likabbli. Kopji ta’ dawn id-dikjarazjonijiet huma aċċessibbli mingħand ir-rappreżentant locali tiegħek.
Este equipo cumple com las condiçãos vigorantes de la EU diretivas 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC e 2006/95/EC, com
épertinente. Las normativas estão disponível com su representado local.
Este equipo cumple con los requerimientos esenciales de las direc-tivas de la EU 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC y
2006/95/EC, si es aplica-ble. Dichas declaraciones están en poder de sus representanteslocales.
Ši iranga atitinka esminius ES direktyvu 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC ir 2006/95/EC reikalavimus. Deklaracijas galima gauti
iš Jusu vietinio atstovo.
Šis iekartas atbilst ES direktivu 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC un 2006/95/EC prasibam.

38
 Compliance Information, Warnings and Notices

Deklaracijas ir pieejamas regionalajasparstavniecibas. See seadmed vastavad olulistele nõuetele ELi direktiivide
1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC ja 2006/95/EC, mida kohaldatakse. Deklarat-sioonid on saadaval Teie kohaliku esindaja.

For European Union Users

Cognex complies with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January
2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous
substances that could impact health and the environment, if not properly disposed.
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.

Mexican Compliance
RCPCO1A15-0073

Chinese Compliance
CMIIT ID: 2015DJ0237

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 Reader Control Codes

Reader Control Codes

Keyboard Language (Corded Readers Only)

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 Precautions

Precautions
Observe these precautions when installing the Cognex product, to reduce the risk of injury or equipment damage:

l To reduce the risk of damage or malfunction due to over-voltage, line noise, electrostatic discharge (ESD), power
surges, or other irregularities in the power supply, route all cables and wires away from high-voltage power
sources.
l Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for regulatory compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
l Cable shielding can be degraded or cables can be damaged or wear out more quickly if a service loop or bend
radius is tighter than 10X the cable diameter. The bend radius must be at least six inches from the connector.

l Class A Equipment (broadcasting and communication equipment for office work): Seller and user shall be
notified that this equipment is suitable for electromagnetic equipment for office work (Class A) and can be used
outside the home.
l This device should be used in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
l All specifications are for reference purpose only and may be changed without notice.

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