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Cognex DataMan Scanner

versiondog 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.

Figure: Integration of Cognex DataMan Scanner

System requirements

Firmware Cognex DataMan Handheld Scanner DM8600, DM8050/DM8050X Series Handheld Scanner DM8072 Series FixedMount Scanner* DM70, DM150, DM260, DM300, DM360, DM370, DM470
versiondog 5.0 ✓ Firmware from Version 5.4.4 ✓ Firmware from Version 5.7 ✓ Firmware from Version 5.7

* The DM100 and DM200 series are not supported.

Other requirements

  • To integrate projects, the editor must be installed on the same computer on which the server or an agent is running.
  • To create backups, the .NET Framework 4.0 must be installed.

Integration features

  • Detailed comparison for configuration and firmware (Version / backup detailed comparison)
  • Custom component type for DataMan barcode readers
  • Automated difference detection between device and stored valid version (Backup / backup detailed comparison, Version / backup detailed comparison)
  • Continuous display of change history
  • Automated Backup for Disaster recovery
  • Supported connection paths: TCP/IP and COM (DataMan Editor is required when uploading via the serial interface!)
  • No additional software required

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: