Cognex DM3816X - External Light Connector

External Light Connector
The LIGHTconnector of the reader is used to connect the External Light cable to an external lighting device, providing power
and strobe control. You can connect the External Light cable to either a continuous or strobed lighting device. Before using
an external lighting device, you must configure the light settings within DataMan Setup Tool.
Pin# Signal Name Wire Color
1 +24 V DC Brown
2 Intensity Control White
3 GND Blue
4 Strobe Black
5 Chassis Not Connected
Note:
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Cables are sold separately.
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Current load: 750 mA maximum. Only the +24 V DC pin is capable of sourcing 750 mA.
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Intensity Control is an analog signal that ranges from 0 to +10 V DC, and is configurable within DataMan Setup
Tool. It is a control signal only, and must not be used to power an external device. Power must be sourced from
+24 V DC and GND. Verify the External Light cable and light support intensity control.
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The Strobe output is active low 0 V DC and active high +12 V DC, with the Polarity configurable within DataMan
Setup Tool. It is a control signal only and cannot be used for power. Power must be sourced from +24 V DC and
GND.
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Do not use the LIGHT connector to power the integrated light externally.
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Specifications