Cognex DataMan 8700 - Reading Codes with the Dataman 8700; Industrial Protocols; Trigger Types

Reading Codes with the DataMan 8700
Industrial Protocols
The DataMan 8700 readers support the following industrial protocols:
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EtherNet/IP™
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PROFINET
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, rebooting the reader is required for the
changes to take effect.
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Enable the protocols using the Industrial Protocols pane of the DataMan Setup Tool under Communication
Settings.
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Scan the appropriate Reader Configuration codes (see the Reader Configuration Codes Manual available through
the Windows Start menu, the Setup Tool Help menu, or the Cognex Documentation Portal).
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Send the appropriate DMCC (see the DataMan Control Commands Documentation available through the Windows
Start menu or the Setup Tool Help menu).
For more information on using the industrial protocols, see the Industrial Protocols Manual available through the Windows
Start menu, the Setup Tool Help menu, or the Cognex Documentation Portal.
Trigger Types
The DataMan 8700 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.
Supported trigger types:
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Reading Codes with the DataMan 8700