The DataMan 24.3.0 software supports all active DataMan products, including a common Setup Tool. The primary goal of the DataMan 24.3.0 release is to further refine and supplement the functionality of DataMan 24.2.1. Besides general enhancements, bugfixes, and latest documentation, 24.3.0 installs updated firmware for newer DataMan platforms:
Second Ethernet port is now available, with user guidance provided in the Setup Tool reference manual and Q&A help.
ENET 1 can be enabled alongside ENET 0. At least one port must have a static IP address, that is, both cannot use DHCP. The ports must exist in different networks, and they cannot share the same subnet.
Industrial protocols can be assigned to either of the two Ethernet ports with an FFP Port dropdown.
Postal Codes are available to select without requiring special permissions. Postal code performance should still be verified in the application, since other symbologies may show even more robust decoding performance in comparison.
Assorted bug fixes.
Fixed an HID-POS issue where the wireless reader can lose the last packet of long codes.
Fixed a Data Validation issue where the report was missing the Data Qualifier type and the Data Elements.
Fixed a bug where the device needs a trigger after bootup to switch I/O state.
QR decode time is now more consistent on multicodes or damaged single codes.
Verification improvements:
Added the ability to customize the content on the report.
Added individual scan line results to 1D verification on the report of DM475V and VS models.
Improved report formatting to reduce its length.
Added support for free text field 07 to encode TEI data fields.
Added support for GS1 AI 03, 8013 and 8014 in GS1 Data Validation.
Changed UID data parsing to allow the current part number when it also contains the original part number.
Fixed a bug related to PDF417 grading.
Added the ability to customize the verification report file name in Data Logging.
Setup Tool adds time and date to verification report when using Data Logging.
The PC you use to install DataMan software must meet the minimum hardware and software requirements. At least 2 GB free disk space and .NET Framework 4.7.2 or higher is required for the installation to succeed.
Microsoft Windows 10® 32-bit and 64-bit editions
Microsoft Windows 11® 64-bit editions
Perform the following steps to install the DataMan software on the PC you will use to configure the settings for each DataMan reader:
Download the DataMan Setup Tool from www.cognex.com/support/dataman and follow the on-screen steps.
If the installation utility does not start automatically, double-click on the file setup.exe in the installation folder.
Connect your DataMan reader to your PC as described in the Quick Reference Guide for your reader.
Choose Start > Cognex > v24.3.0 Setup Tool to launch the Setup Tool.
Click Refresh to have Setup Tool auto-detect the DataMan readers connected to communication ports on your PC.
Any DataMan reader available over your network will appear under the Network devices list.
Select a COM port listing or Network device listing corresponding to your DataMan reader and click Connect.
For the most up-to-date information, consult the English-language documentation. The translated documents supplied with this release may not include recent updates.
Regardless of which type of DataMan reader you are using, you must perform the following steps to update the firmware on your reader if you are migrating to DataMan 24.3.0 from a previous release:
Launch the DataMan Setup Tool and connect to your DataMan reader as described in the previous section.
Choose System > Update Firmware or press F9 on your keyboard.
The Setup Tool launches an Open dialog box.
Select the correct firmware file for your reader and click Open:
DM50_DM60_DM70_DM150_DM260_v5.7.3_sr3.bin.gz
DM80_DM280_v6.3.6_sr1.bin.gz
DM300_v5.5.0_sr4.bin.gz
DM300_v5.7.3_sr3.bin.gz
DM370_DM470_v6.1.16_sr1.bin.gz
DM380_v6.5.2_sr1.bin.gz
DM580_v6.4.2_sr1.bin.gz
DM8050_v5.4.5.bin.gz
DM8070_v5.7.10_sr2.bin.gz
DM8700_v6.2.8_sr4.bin.gz
DMA-EZCCM-3.1.14.0_v35.bin.gz
NOTE: As of DM5.6.0, an FUP license is no longer required to load newer firmware on DataMan units.
DMCC updates.
Dual Ethernet updates in Setup Tool Reference Manual and Q&A Help.
Verifiation updates in the DM475V Reference Manual.
This section describes what was new and what changed in previous DataMan releases.
The DataMan 24.2.1 software supports all active DataMan products, including a common Setup Tool. The primary goal of the DataMan 24.2.1 release is to further refine and supplement the functionality of DataMan 24.2.0. Besides general enhancements, bugfixes, and latest documentation, 24.2.1 installs updated firmware for the DataMan 80 and 280 products:
USB-C HID-only mode available through DMCC or RPC.
The reader detects and reacts to a power source change between PoE and 24VDC.
Added pre-charge time option for external lights.
Improved USB boot-up robustness.
Resolved Issues
File-over-EtherCat firmware update no longer causes an automatic reboot.
Enhanced discovery when using NAT switches.
Updated GS1 data validation to 2024 specification.
The DataMan 24.2.0 software supports all active DataMan products, including a common Setup Tool. The primary goal of the DataMan 24.2.0 release is to further refine and supplement the functionality of DataMan 24.1.1. Besides general enhancements, bugfixes, and latest documentation, 24.2.0 installs updated firmware for our newer DataMan fixed-mount products:
Firmware Versions 6.4.1 SR1 and 6.5.1 SR1 (DataMan 380 and 580 Platforms)
High-Powered Integrated Torch Improvements
Added zone mask for Time of Flight (ToF) sensor.
The High-Powered Integrated Torch can now be used for device identification.
Bugfix related to 1D data stitching and number of overlapping characters.
Crash in 3D box management, which occurred particularly with certain earlier dimensioner models.
Reboot occasionally failed to reset the encoder configuration and the acquisition interval properly.
Image storage did not respect code re-read delay in Self trigger mode.
Profinet timing issue with soft events for DMCC execution and match string setting.
Firmware Version 6.3.6 (DataMan 80 and 280 Platforms)
Enhanced auto-tune for easier and more reliable one-click setup to ensure the highest read rates.
Introduction of the DataMan 280 EtherCat model.
Firmware Versions 6.1.15 and 6.1.16 (DataMan 370 and 470 Platforms)
Verifier Improvements
Added diagnostics for when the QR code did not decode with the standard reference decode algorithm.
Improved PDF417 performance and reporting of Codewords.
Improved the window layout when using guided focus feedback to better fit the indicator icons.
Added ability to show or hide the trending graph.
When upgrading to this version:
Verification runs slower in this version and speed-sensitive inline applications continue to use version 6.1.14_SR3.
Existing calibration will be invalid, and you must perform a new calibration.
Prevented verification results on Data Matrix rectangular symbols when the image is mirrored.
Selecting distance-based settings, for example trigger delay or output delay, and then triggering the reader without an encoder signal caused the reader to never trigger again. This was an issue even if distance-based settings were disabled.
The CONFIG.DEFAULT DMCC causing deadlock under certain conditions.
General Notes for 24.2.0
New Setup Tool with enhanced auto-tune result display.
Implemented general bugfixes and improvements in the Setup Tool for improved robustness.
Decoder improvements for all platforms with new firmware:
Improved the robustness of QR decoder to handle damaged codes.
Fixed memory leak when QR decoding was enabled along with MaxiCode or Aztec Code.
Updated GS1 data validation to 2023 specification.
The DataMan 24.1.0 software supports all active DataMan products, including a common SetupTool. The primary goal of the DataMan 24.1.0 release is to further refine and supplement the functionality of DataMan 23.3.1. Besides general enhancements, bugfixes, and latest documentation, 24.1.0 installs updated firmware for the DataMan 380 and 580 products:
Highlights for Firmware Versions 6.4.1 (DataMan 580) and 6.5.1 (DataMan 380)
HID mode for keystroke output over USB-C.
Decreased threshold for short-height code reading.
Decoder support for postal symbologies.
Bugfix for barcode assignment with trailing objects.
The DataMan 23.3.1 software supports all active DataMan products, including a common SetupTool. The primary goal of the DataMan 23.3.1 release is to further refine and supplement the functionality of DataMan 23.3.0. Besides general enhancements, bugfixes, and latest documentation, 23.3.1 installs updated firmware for the DataMan 370 and 470 products:
Firmware Version 6.1.14 SR3 (DataMan 370 and 470 platforms)
PowerGrid Dot Peen algorithm (Trained mode): provides more robust reading of degraded (for example, damaged or warped) dot peen marked DataMatrix and QR codes
QR decoder robustness improvement.
mproved stability of Guided Focus Feedback when using the TruCheck window for Verification or Standard-Based Grading (SBG).
Updated and improved application standard support for GS1 and MIL STD 130 and reporting grades in both letter and numerical format for Verification and SBG.
Other performance enhancements and stability improvements.
General Notes for 23.3.1
Fixed a bug related to creating new and importing existing multi-reader sync groups.
The DataMan 23.3.0 software supports all active DataMan products, including a common SetupTool. The primary goal of the DataMan 23.3.0 release is to further refine and supplement the functionality of DataMan 23.2.2. Besides general enhancements, bugfixes, and latest documentation, 23.3.0 installs updated firmware for newer DataMan platforms:
Firmware Version 6.5.0 (DataMan 380 platform)
Introducing the newest DataMan platform, with 8 MP, 12 MP, and 16 MP high-resolution models.
Utilizes 1D/2D QuickSortTM for high-speed, high-perspective multi-symbology label reading, supporting the following symbologies:
1D and Stacked: Code 128, Code 25, Code 93, Code 39, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC/EAN, MSI, PDF417
2D: Data Matrix, QR Code, MaxiCode
Contains all other software features included in the DataMan 580 series.
Firmware Version 6.4.0 SR3 (DataMan 580 platform)
Added advanced material handling statistics for MVT Tunnels when configured with Edge Intelligence and paired with a 3D device:
Box face and corresponding graphics
Code position
Mil size
Occlusion flag
Firmware Version 6.3.5 SR1 (DataMan 80 and 280 platform)
Installs Ethernet/IP protocol files (EDS and icon) for the DM80-PoE.
Bugfixes and stability improvements:
Allow to flag red Error LED on validation failure.
Disable lights in idle state with motion activation and High-Frequency Light (HFL) enabled.
Shortest interval in Continuous trigger mode does not change after reboot.
SetupTool displays the correct color when changing color of DM282 with multiple read setups.
Firmware Version 6.2.8 SR2 (DataMan 8700 platform)
Added the option to disable presentation mode when reader is in the cradle.
Added reconnection to BTDC device on trigger pull.
Implemented MIL 130 grade acceptance criteria for ISO/IEC 15415.
Improved compatibility for Bluetooth HID (keyboard emulation).
Improved stability for industrial protocols and wireless communication.
Fixed a bug which changed the trigger mode from result handler script.
Firmware Version 6.1.14 SR2 (DataMan 370 and 470 platform)
Assorted bug fixes and stability improvements.
General Notes for 23.3.0
Localized Q&A help is now available in all supported languages for the DM80 and DM280 readers.
The DataMan 23.2.2 software supports all active DataMan products, including a common SetupTool. The primary goal of the DataMan 23.2.2 release is to further refine and supplement the functionality of the DataMan 23.2.0, and to provide updates to the DataMan 8072V and DM8072V HD handheld Barcode Verifier products.
Firmware Version 5.7.10 SR1 (DataMan 8072V platform)
Corrected the default value of maximum exposure.
Fixed several GS1 application standard Table issues.
Added letter grades, along with numerical grades in Main tab, Quality Detail Tab, and on the report.
Added customization choices so that detail sections can be enabled or disabled to produce a shorter report.
Implemented MIL 130 grade acceptance criteria for ISO/IEC 15415.
Improved custom application standard to allow setting Min and Max X-dimension independent of a chosen Data Parsing method.
Allowed punctuation characters to be used in Company Name and other User Entered fields on the report.
Other performance enhancements and bug fixes.
General Notes for 23.2.2
DM80-PoE GSD file updated to provide Profinet support.
The DataMan 23.2.0 software supports all active DataMan products, including a common SetupTool. Besides general enhancements, bugfixes, and latest documentation, 23.2.0 installs updated firmware for all newer DataMan platforms. The goal of the DataMan 23.2.0 release is to provide updates to the following product series:
Firmware Version 6.4.0 SR2 (DataMan 580 platform)
Bugfix for mirrored 2D code reading.
Bugfix for maximum achievable frame rate.
Added Data Matrix multi-grid partial training support.
Added I2of5 specific misread control knob.
Exposing expected image count per trigger in FTP formatting.
Firmware Version 6.3.5 (DataMan 80 and 280 platforms)
Introduction of the DM80 series:
Supports the DM80-USB and DM80-PoE models.
Pre-configured Ethernet emulation on the DM80-USB.
PTP is not supported on the DM80.
Improved bootup behavior in cold environments around 0°C.
Fixed external light strobing and added pre-charge presets for external lights.
Updates for the DM280 series:
Bugfix for HSLL temperature compensation.
Improved bootup behavior in cold environments around 0°C.
Fixed external light strobing and added pre-charge presets for external lights.
Automatically disables the laser aimer on DM282 with HPIT when a dome cover gets attached.
Disable the laser aimer on DM282 with HPIT when a dome cover gets attached.
Firmware Version 6.2.7 SR1 (DataMan 8700 platform)
Introduction of the DM8700 HD reader.
Support for Wi-Fi and direct Bluetooth connection for wireless DM8700 readers.
Bugfix for presentation mode scanning.
HID mode line ending update.
Firmware Version 6.1.14 SR1 (DataMan 370 and 470 platforms)
DataMan 475V enhancements including support for the new DM475V-DPM-HD model.
Bugfix for HSLL temperature compensation.
Bugfix for network client auto-connect failure after device reboot.
Added I2of5-specific misread control knob.
Added Data Matrix multi-grid partial training support.
General Notes for 23.2.0
GS1 data validation updated to the 2022 version.
Added the ability to suppress output handling within scripting.
Added Code Length output option in SetupTool Result History.
The 23.1.0 release is the first software that supports all active DataMan products, including a common SetupTool. It contains 6.4.0 base firmware for the new DM580 series devices, as well as 6.3.4 firmware that supports the new DM282 devices.
Firmware Version 6.4.0 (DataMan 580 platform)
Base firmware for use of DataMan 580 series devices in logistics tunnel applications. This release carries over features from the DataMan 370 and DataMan 470 series, with the following changes:
1D/2D QuickSort™ decoding for high-speed, high-perspective multi-symbology label reading supporting the following symbologies:
1D and Stacked: Code 128, Code 25, Code 93, Code 39, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC/EAN, MSI, PDF417
2D: Data Matrix, QR Code, MaxiCode
Base level object tracking features for barcode assignment, compatible with Edge Intelligence.
Removal of image filtering support, including with read setups.
Removal of the ability to change Decoder Region of Interest (ROI) independently from Imager Field of View (FoV).
Firmware Version 6.3.4 (DataMan 280 platform)
Introduction of the DM282, featuring 2.0 MP sensor resolution:
Software-controlled multi-color High-Power Integrated Torch (HPIT) lights: red, white, blue, green.
Enhanced multi-color event user feedback.
High-speed liquid lenses: 8 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm.
Exchangeable covers: clear, polarized, diffuse, dome.
Standard-Based Grading (SBG) option for advanced quality grading.
Enhanced flicker-free High-Frequency Light (HFL) for always-on illumination.
General Notes for 23.1.0
Single common SetupTool for all active DataMan products.
User-configurable front cover filter settings for retrofits.
Added High-Frequency Light (HFL) flickering warning.
Improved encoder support (double rate).
Data Matrix type is now selectable (Standard, DMRE, All).
Miscellaneous HID refinements and corrections.
Auto-Tune now respects Maximum Exposure setting under all circumstances.
Reduced trigger-to-acquisition latency and jitter.
Improved PROFINET communication robustness under high load.
Reduced flicker with High-Frequency Light (HFL).
Communication scripts work with HID.
Serial-over-USB default on.
DataMan 280 Series product release
Adds support for DataMan 8700LX readers.
Resolved a case where Power Off mode would not work correctly on DataMan 8700 readers.
Resolved a case where Printed Configuration Codes generated for DataMan 8700 base stations would not properly apply settings.
Set default DMCC target so wireless DM8700 readers can be a better drop-in replacement for legacy readers
Displaying result strings with special character properly on the OLED
Supporting 13 digit extension to British Post, now called CBC
Supporting DTR for Base Stations
OLED supports reading and setting some Base Station parameters
Fixed crash with DataMatrix codes that contained character codes > 128
Fixed HID mode when used with Japanese language
Fixed the printing of backup RP codes for Base Stations
Downgrade protection from 6.2.3 to earlier versions
Optimization of OLED menus and navigation buttons
Updated Configuration Codes
Support for saving human readable configuration files with RS232 connections
HID optimizations for inter report delay and reducing key ups
Fixed an issue with real-time auto-focussing using the distance sensor on Torch lights
Fixed a PROFINET issue preventing PLCs from assigning an IP address to a reader via DCP protocol
Further enhanced low-PPM reading for Codabar symbology
Fixed an firmware upgrade problem on Edge Intelligence platforms
RS232 support for DataMan 8700 handheld barcode reader
Support for DataMan 8700 handheld barcode reader
Supports HDR for DM8700
Automatic illumination cycling on the DM8700
Fixed a bug where filtering time was included in decode time.
Other bugfixes and stability improvements.
Bugfix to prevent using underscore �_� within device names as it violates the network hostname specification.
Fixed a bug where image filters did not respect the Region of Interest (ROI).
Additional bugfixes and stability improvements.
Added support for creating folders on SFTP and FTP servers for storing images and results.
Fixed a very infrequent misread issue with DataMatrix PowerGrid running in trained mode.
Auto-Tune now respects Maximum Exposure setting under all circumstances.
Fix for input handler bug in communication scripting.
Improved DataBar decoding based on Hotbars, increasing robustness and speed.
Improved dot peen QR code decoding based on PowerGrid (Beta).
JS symbology.angle type changed to float from integer.
Other bugfixes and stability enhancements.
WebHMI runtime interface for DM470/370 Verifiers and SBG products.
GS1 DataBar support for all sub-symbologies including stacked.
MaxiCode perspective enhancements.
Performance enhancements.
Fixed an issue where No-Read was being reported for Read codes in Burst Mode under certain conditions.
DataBar Hotbars decoder is now available with DataBar 14 subtype.
Various Bugfixes and general stability improvement.
GS1 DataBar Limited support
Suppress no-code images in Intelligent Image Buffering (IIB)
Add encoder input settings to SetupTool
Verifier: Enhanced Focus Feedback and added VS models
Other enhancements and bug fixes
Added DMCC to enable a single Read Setup and to enable/disable verifier reports
High-Speed Steerable Mirror Wizard enhancements and bug fixes
Continuous developments for our Verifier and SBG models
Bug fixes and stability improvements in both Firmware and Setup Tool
Advanced Verifier/SBG diagnostics and latest 2020 ISO/IEC 29158 support
PROFINET, Tuning, PTP and NTP enhancements
JavaScript robustness improvements
Ability to output codes with the same content but different symbology within a trigger
Distance-based MRS secondary response timeout for encoder usage
Several improvements and fixes in WebHMI and SetupTool
Full Logistics �hardening� for highest throughput in our fastest and most complex applications
DataMan Web HMI � browser-based interface for runtime visualization images, read results and statistics
QR Code enhancements for reading smaller module codes
DataMatrix option to read with higher perspective at steeper angles
Multi-code support for MaxiCode
Enhanced control on which images to save via FTP
Various improvements and bugfixes in both SetupTool and DM37x/47x Firmware
Beta support for verifying PDF 417
Supporting a broader range of calibration symbols (including 1D symbols)
Various stability improvements, bug fixes, and UI improvements for the verifier and SBG products
DataMan 475V Verifier support
Included sample scripts for HTML and CSV Verifier report generation
Advanced Torch and HSLL software features
Support of PROFINET Class B, CC-Link, and IQSS
Improved Auto-Tune on challenging parts and scenes
QR Code enhancements including PowerGrid and improved IDMax support
5M sensor size support for Maxicode, PDF417, Aztec, Postal, and DotCode
Enhanced PDF417 decoder robustness on defects and damage
DotCode powered by PowerGrid to handle general dot position distortion
Update to 2019 GS1 data validation standard
Fully hardened DM37x/47x firmware now also supporting the most challenging Logistics applications
Fixed several issues related to multi-camera MRS/PTP functionalities
DotCode symbology support on 3MP systems DM374/474X
Logarithmic scaling for the Exposure slider
Support for NAT switch IP translation
Fixed Setup Tool issues with reader group export/import
Fixed Exposure Assistant issues related to the new High Speed Liquid Lenses
Added control for multi-code to allow for identical 1D codes
Fixed misleading overlay graphics for multicode grading
6.1.6 consolidation release to enable new DataMan 370 Series for Logistics applications
Auto-focus capability using HPIT illumination
Enhanced software stability and bug-fixes
Introduction of DataMan 370 Series
Introduction of 5 megapixel models DataMan 375 & 475
Introduction of HPIT illumination and high-speed liquid lenses
Enhanced software stability and bug-fixes
Enhanced software stability and important bug-fixes
Introduction of DataMan 474-M models
Multi Reader Sync support DataMan 474-M models
Refine and supplement the functionality of DataMan 6.1.0 major release
DataMan 474 fixed-mount reader support
Enhanced setup user interface with step-wise configuration process flow and application assistants for faster system setups
Added support for grading according to updated ISO/IEC 29158:2020:
The ISO/IEC 29158:2020 grades are reported using "continuous" grading with 0.1 resolution instead of whole number jumps
User can select between ISO/IEC 29158:2011 or ISO/IEC 29158:2011:2020 grading
Report is generated as HTML file within the DM8072V and does not rely upon Setup Tool:
Report can be transmitted to an FTP Server
Report can be sent to Setup Tool and saved as HTML or as PDF file
Report can be viewed in TruCheck window Report Tab without Adobe Reader
Updated Settings menu:
Generic application standard is renamed to Custom
Added Auto application standard mode (selects application standard based on symbol data and X-dimension)
Added Cryptocode application standard
Diagnostics given even when reference decode fails when verifying a Data Matrix symbol
Support for Decode Timeout when verifying
Updated and improved scripting and DMCC support
Many other improvements to bring DM8072V functionality to be similar to DM475V
This firmware and Setup Tool applies to DM8072V and DM8072V-HD
Consolidation firmware-only release for DataMan fixed-mount readers DM50, DM60, DM70, DM150, DM260, DM300, DM360, and DM503 series
Bug-fixes and stability enhancements for all vertical markets in factory automation and logistics
Merges of several customer releases including:
5.6.3 CR3 - Fix for enabling High Frequency light on DM150 and DM260 for internal illumination
5.6.3 CR4 SR2 - New DMCC to check motion detection mode is added
5.6.3 CR6 - Control to disable mst-test messages on industrial protocols is added
5.6.3 CR8 - No DTR signal is required for USB
5.6.3 CR9 - Re-read delay to slave results not applicable
5.6.3 CR9 SR2 - EFP Fixes for ATR
5.6.3 CR14 - Fix for industrial protocol status bits not updated based on scripting events
5.6.3 CR22 - Fix for fragmented ProfiNet support
5.6.3 CR22 SR1 - Fix for no-read+validation failure image buffering in Auto mode.
5.6.3 CR23 - Fix for Mitsubishu SLMP disconnect issue
5.6.3 CR25 - Fix for DM152 extended re-read delay
5.6.3 CR28 - High Frequency Light option for DM60 added
5.6.3 CR30 - Fix for image buffering losing image slots
5.6.3 CR33 - Fix for losing primary reader
5.7.0 SR2 - Tuning enhancements
5.7.0 CR8 - QR Code reading enhancements
5.7.0 CR10 - Delay USB Re-enumeration for DM50, DM60, DM70, DM150, and DM260
5.7.0 CR13 - USPS Postal Metrics enhancements for DM50, DM60, DM70, DM150, and DM260
5.7.0 CR19 - Keyboard layouts for the DM50, DM60, DM70, DM150, and DM260 readers for Czech, Italian, and Hungarian
5.7.0 CR20 - Fix for primary reader multi-code issue
5.6.3 CR34 - Fix for the inability to save ECC (Error Correction Code) type after the decoder is trained on a sample Data Matrix
5.6.3 CR36 - Enable/disable network client connection after empty result
The DataMan 5.7.1 provides support primarily for MX platforms.
Support of MX-150x devices
Support for Powergrid (DPM) on MX-1xxx readers
Read setups enabled for MX-1502
USB Role and AOA switch timout related Reader Programming Codes and DMCC commands added (see Reader Configuration Codes, DMCC_QnA, and MX-1xxx User Guides).
DataMan 70 Series introduction
Process Control Metrics for barcode quality monitoring (including HTML reports)
Secure FTP (SFTP) protocol support
NTP (Network Time Protocol) support
1D Symbol Diagnostics
RTM Lean (Real Time Monitoring) for statistical data collection
Known issues:
In RTM Lean, collecting images from a slave device in a master/slave network could potentially cause a lockup on the reader. Please only connect to a master device to avoid this.
Do not run Process Monitor on devices monitored by RTM Lean.
Fixed an issue where under certain boundary conditions, network discovery would not locate some devices.
Fixed DataMan 100V Code Quality results display.
Fixed an issue with HID devices not appearing correctly in the Maintenance menu.
Fixed an incompatibility issue for PCs running Internet Explorer 10 that resulted in crashing during connection to a reader due to a shared DLL conflict.
The DataMan 5.6.3 expands capabilities for all current DataMan fixed-mount ID readers (DM50, DM60, DM150, DM260, DM300, DM360 and DM503 series).
Mass Backup and Restore
Mass Firmware Update
Compare Configurations
Symbology Assistant
Result History Freeze and Filtering
Output archived Cognex support information
Virtual Devices
Firmware:
Improved Master/Slave stability to eliminate lockups and ungrouping
Better handling of trigger overruns
Greater stability in image buffering
Ability to conditionally suppress unwanted image transfer in FTP scripting
DataMan 150 and DataMan 260 ImageMax support for PoE and USB-powered devices
Increased DataMan 150 and DataMan 260 16mm liquid lens range
Support wider range of SD-Cards (DataMan 360 series readers with DataMan v5.6.3_SR1 firmware only)
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