Cognex DataMan 500 barcode reader available for factory automation applications
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The high performance, fixed-mount barcode reader, DataMan 500, from Cognex Corporation is now available for factory automation applications. The ID reader is powered by a proprietary vision chip, called the Cognex VSoC. The company says that with VSoC the Cognex DataMan 500 reads barcodes at twice the speed of other readers and is so easy to use and reads codes so well that it doesn't have to be positioned optimally to achieve high read rates.
DataMan 500 offers the same powerful and proven 1DMax and 2DMax code reading technology found in other DataMan products for fast read rates on even the most difficult 1D barcodes and 2D matrix codes. 1D barcode reading is at up to 90 decodes a second and ultrafast image acquisition with auto-exposure, at up to 1,000 frames per second.
The Cognex DataMan 500, powered by VSoC, offers trigger-free reading and ultra-high frame rates. These features reduce overall set-up cost and deployment time.
The DataMan 500 provides flexible lens options and field interchangeable lighting to achieve greater depth of field than other image-based barcode readers. Lens options include a choice of C-mount or variable focus liquid lens, and lighting options include integrated LED lighting and a high-powered illumination accessory for high performance reading.
DataMan 500 also supports Cognex Connect communication capabilities, which includes EtherNet/IP and PROFINET. DataMan 500 can be accessed from any terminal connected to the network, which means that no host PC is required to transfer data to a PLC or central network. The protocols also allow for data files and images to be archived directly through FTP support for later review and analysis.
The two models available are the DataMan 500 QL for high speed 1D applications in food, beverage, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, document handling and logistics applications and DataMan 500 X. The latter offers the capabilities of the QL version plus 2DMax to read the most challenging codes in the automotive, aerospace, electronics and medical device industries.
