Upgraded Line of Powerful Handheld Barcode Readers

The line of DataMan 8000 series industrial handheld barcode readers now comes with a major performance boost to both reading robustness and speed. The powerful handheld readers are now equipped with proprietary Cognex Hotbars image-analysis technology for fast 1D barcode reading performance and Cognex 2DMax+ algorithm for decoding of 2D printed and DPM matrix codes. The new features also include a rapid dual-focus image acquisition routine, which enables the readers to decode a wide range of barcode sizes even faster.

Easy Reading, Customizable Settings
Designed for the factory floor and offering advanced 1DMax+ with Hotbars code-reading technology, the DataMan 8000 series reads challenging 1D barcodes quickly and easily, even when barcodes are damaged, blurred, at extreme perspective, or in an otherwise challenging condition.

The DataMan 8000 series now utilizes the powerful 2DMax+ algorithm, which has fast decode times and is effective even on codes with perspective distortion, low contrast, or finder and clocking pattern damage. The DataMan 8000 series now allows users to select the type of code to be read (from easy to extremely challenging). This is especially useful for increasing reading speeds when only printed or high-contrast codes are being read or when facing the most challenging DPM codes that cannot be read with standard settings.

Fast Image Acquisition, Liquid Lens Settings
The DataMan 8000 series is now equipped with patented auto-exposure algorithms, faster image acquisition, and liquid lens performance. The faster imaging means readers can now be used in a dual focus mode, which allows users to increase the depth of field or to read a wide range of barcode sizes, from very large multi-inch barcodes to tiny 5mil 2D Data Matrix codes.

Industrial Ethernet, Modular Communications
Offering Ethernet communication, via Cognex Connect, the DataMan 8000 series of industrial barcode readers enables easy integration into factory network for real-time product and part traceability. Cognex Connect provides flexibility for communicating via industrial protocols such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, MC Protocol, Modbus TCP, and more, in addition to traditional support for USB and RS-232.

Another first for the DataMan 8000 series is the modularity of the communication. The DataMan 8000 series field interchangeable communication modules enable the additional benefit of standardization on one reader platform in corded or cordless models.

Cognex Corp.
Natick, Mass.
www.cognex.com