Cognex DataMan Scanner
The octoplant system supports the management of Cognex Scanners (stationary and portable executions) and enables the automatic creation of backups as well as the cyclical monitoring of devices.
DataMan: this program implements the uploadfor Cognex Scanner, which can be edited using publicly availableapplication programming interface DataMan SDK.
System compatibility
| Firmware Cognex DataMan | Handheld Scanner DM8600, DM8050/DM8050X Series | Handheld Scanner DM8072 Series | FixedMount Scanner* DM70, DM150, DM260, DM300, DM360, DM370, DM470 | |
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| versiondog 5.0 | ✓ Firmware from version 5.4.4 | ✓ Firmware from version 5.7 | ✓ Firmware from version 5.7 |
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- DM100 and DM200 series are not supported
Requirements
For uploading, NETÂ Framework 4.0 needs to be installed.
Features and functions
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Detail comparator for configuration and firmware (version comparison)
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Component type for DataMan barcode scanners
- Automatically detect differences between the program running on the device and the last backup (backup detailed comparison)
- Clear presentation of complete change history
- Automatic backup for disaster recovery
- Supported connection methods: TCP/IP and COM (when carrying out an upload using the serial interface, the DataMan editor is required)
- No additional software required
Last update: September 15, 2023