Using Your DataMan Reader
This section provides information on the installation of the DataMan Setup Tool, trigger types, and protocols.
Installing the DataMan Setup Tool
Follow the steps below to install and connect your reader to the DataMan Setup Tool.
1. Check the DataMan Release Notes for a full list of system requirements.
2. Download the latest version of the DataMan Setup Tool from support.cognex.com/downloads/dataman/software-
firmware and follow the on-screen steps.
3. Connect the 380 series reader to your PC.
4. Launch the DataMan Setup Tool and click Refresh. Detected devices appear under COM ports or Network
devices, or both.
5. Select a reader from the list and click Connect.
Trigger Types
The DataMan 380 readers support the following trigger modes:
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Self: At a time interval you configure, the reader acquires an image and runs the job continuously.
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Single (external trigger): Acquires a single image and attempts to decode any symbol it contains, or more than one
symbol in cases where multicode is enabled. The reader relies on an external trigger source.
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Presentation: Scans, decodes and reports a single code in the field of view. The reader relies on an internal timing
mechanism to acquire images.
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Manual: Begins acquiring images when you press the trigger button on the reader, and continues acquiring images
until a symbol is found and decoded or you release the button.
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Burst (external trigger): Performs multiple image acquisitions based on an external trigger and decodes any symbol
appearing in a single image or within a sequence of images, or multiple symbols in a single image or within a
sequence of images when multicode is enabled. You can control the number of images within each burst and the
interval between image acquisitions.
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Continuous (external trigger): Begins acquiring images based on a single external trigger and continues to acquire
and decode images until a symbol is found and decoded, or until multiple images containing as many codes as
specified in multicode mode are located, or until the trigger is released. You can configure your reader to acquire
images based on the start and stop signal from separate digital IO pulses.
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