Cognex DataMan Scanner
octoplant supports the management of Cognex scanners (stationary and portable versions) and enables the automatic creation of backups and the cyclical monitoring of the devices.
DataMan: This program performs the Upload for Cognex scanners, which can be edited with the publicly available Application Programming Interface DataMan SDK.
Device Support Level
Key features
Other features
- Asset inventory support
Workflow
Supported versions
| Device Type | octoplant 101 | octoplant 101.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Handheld Scanner DM8600, DM8050/DM8050X Series | Firmware from version 5.4.4 | ✓ |
| Handheld Scanner DM8072 Series | Firmware from version 5.7 | ✓ |
| Handheld Scanner DM8700 Series | – | Firmware from version 6.2.7_sr2 |
| Fixed-Mount Scanner* DM70, DM150, DM260, DM300, DM360, DM370, DM470 | Firmware from version 5.7 | ✓ |
| Fixed-Mount Scanner DM280 Series | – | Firmware from version 6.3.6 |
* The DM100 and DM200 series are not supported.
Requirements
- To carry out uploads, the .NET Framework 4.0 must be installed.
- Supported connection paths: TCP/IP and COM. The DataMan Editor is required when uploading via the serial interface.
Configuration
To get the basic workflow for intergrating the device, open General workflow.
Device-specific settings for this device, such as job configuration, can be found on the following pages:
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