Cognex DataMan 8600 - Getting Started; About DataMan 8600

Getting Started
About DataMan 8600
The DataMan 8600 readers offer Industrial Ethernet communication, and advanced technology for reading 1-D and 2-D
codes regardless of size, quality, printing method or surface. DataMan 8600 is available with patented 1DMax+ with
Hotbars, class-leading 2-D algorithms and future-proof modular communication slide-ins.
The DataMan 8600 readers use Cognex’s patented UltraLight® and high-speed liquid lens technology with advanced
algorithms to read Direct Part Mark barcodes. UltraLight® illumination provides flexible lighting control to create dark
field, bright field and diffuse lighting. Additionally, DataMan 8600 features a tuning button for easy configuration and
extended read attempts.
The DataMan 8600 readers are available with the following communication options:
l Ethernet, with industrial protocols
l USB
l RS-232
l Bluetooth
l Wi-Fi
An intelligent base station is provided when the DataMan 8600 reader uses Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection. The base
station acts as a router between the reader and your computer, PLC, or network. Infrastructure Mode does not use the
base station for communication. (See Infrastructure Mode).
The DataMan 8000 series base stations are available with the following communication options:
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Getting Started