Cognex machine vision and industrial barcode readers
Specify Cognex equipment for inspection and identification: In-Sight cameras, DataMan readers, 3D vision, optics and connection accessories. Send the device code or application requirement.
In-Sight 2800 vision systems
A vision system with pre-trained AI for common inspection tasks. Specify the complete device code, optics and saved application when replacing an installed unit.
- Presence and assembly inspection requirements
- Good and defective sample images
- Lens and lighting configuration
- Installed device code and application backup
In-Sight 3800 vision systems
An AI-enabled system for high-speed inspection. The reference manual distinguishes C-Mount optics, high-speed liquid-lens autofocus and manual-focus configurations.
- 24 V DC supply in the series reference manual
- Two Ethernet ports on In-Sight 3800
- Specify the exact lens configuration
- Select lighting and cover for the configuration
In-Sight 7000 vision systems
A rule-based vision platform for well-defined inspection features. Identify the generation and the installed lens, lighting and connections before specifying a replacement.
- Distinguish the original series from Gen2
- Inspection of clearly defined product features
- Match optical accessories to the manual
- Provide camera, cover and connector photographs
In-Sight D900 inspection systems
A deep-learning vision system for difficult inspection tasks and variable defects. Include representative images and a written definition of acceptable and rejected products.
- Subtle or variable defect inspection
- Representative good and defective images
- Current project and software version
- Configuration for the installation position
In-Sight L38 3D vision systems
An AI-enabled 3D vision platform for inspection, measurement and guidance. Describe part geometry, the measurement area and the motion arrangement for configuration selection.
- Three-dimensional inspection requirements
- Inspection, measurement and guidance tasks
- Part dimensions and inspection area
- Working distance and installation position
DataMan 280 barcode readers
A general-purpose industrial barcode reader for manufacturing and logistics traceability. Begin with actual code samples and the operating conditions at the reading point.
- Manufacturing and logistics identification
- Original-resolution code samples
- Distance, motion and label position
- Required connection to the host system
DataMan 470 fixed-mount readers
A fixed-mount barcode-reader family for high-throughput manufacturing and logistics. Include line speed, the reading area and the required host connection in the enquiry.
- Fixed installation position
- Flow of parts or packages
- Optics and lighting for the reading area
- Model-specific cables and mounting hardware
DataMan 8700 handheld readers
A handheld family for 1D/2D codes and direct part marks, with corded and wireless versions. Specify the operator station and the required connection and accessories.
- 1D/2D codes and direct part marking
- Corded or wireless configuration
- Code samples and surface material
- Host connection and station accessories
Lenses, covers and illumination
Match optical accessories to the device and its configuration. The In-Sight 7000 Gen2 guide lists specific DataMan lenses, covers and illumination accessories.
- DM300-LENS-16: documented 16 mm lens
- DM300-CLCOV: clear cover
- DM300-DLCOV-RE: cover with red illumination
- Part numbers are configuration-specific
Cognex cables and connection accessories
A cable enquiry needs both connector identities, length and device code. The EZCCM documentation lists different cables for different DataMan families.
- DMCB-EZCCM-DB15-03: DM150 cable, 3 m
- DMCB-EZCCM-M12-03: DM260/DM300/DM470, 3 m
- DMCB-EZCCM-USB-03: DM70 cable, 3 m
- These items belong to the EZCCM configuration
VisionPro PC-based vision software
PC-based machine-vision software for custom, complex and high-speed applications. State the version, required tools and licensing information for a software-component enquiry.
- Machine vision running on a PC
- Software version and tool requirements
- Camera arrangement and image acquisition
- Licence details and saved application
Replacing an installed device
Provide a legible photograph of the model label, including the serial number and all suffixes. Show connectors, the lens and the mounting position separately. Add an application backup, the installed software version and the operating mode.
State which elements should be retained: the mechanical position, cable route, communication interface or existing inspection project. List quantities against each complete model code when several stations are involved. A general description such as Cognex camera hides configuration differences.
Put the original code and any proposed replacement in separate fields of the enquiry.
Optics and the inspection area
Specify the area to be imaged, the working distance and the smallest feature that must be inspected. Include an example image and a photograph of the installation. For a replacement lens, provide its marking, mounting type and cover configuration.
For a new application, show the available camera positions and space restrictions. Include motion direction and speed when the object moves. Treat the optical arrangement and lighting as part of the equipment specification.
A camera family name alone does not define the required field of view or the image that the application needs.
Lighting and surface conditions
Describe the product material, colour, surface finish and ambient lighting. Include a normal image, an example with glare and a representative defect. For an integrated light or cover, show the installed accessory and its marking. Specify mounting and connection requirements for an external light.
List the light, protective cover, cable and mounting items separately. If the aim is to restore the previous image after damage, include images taken before and after the fault under comparable conditions.
This gives a practical starting point for discussing the lighting configuration and the replacement component.
Cable and connection specifications
Photograph both cable ends, showing contact count, connector keying and identification. State cable length, whether it moves, and the devices connected at each end. Identify its purpose: power, discrete input and output signals, Ethernet or connection through an intermediate module.
A simple wiring diagram is useful for a route containing adapters and terminals. Include the relevant device-manual page when a part number is missing. One connector photograph alone may be insufficient to identify the cable.
List the existing code, the proposed item and the quantity separately so the supply specification remains clear.
Preparing a DataMan enquiry
Provide a sample of the actual marking and identify the code type and how it is applied. Show the part surface or label, code orientation and reading distance. An in-line application needs speed, spacing between objects and the range of possible object positions.
For a handheld station, describe the operator workflow and connection to the computer or terminal. Save successful and failed read images when the problem affects only some products. Separate a new reader from accessories for an installed unit.
Original photographs with the real marking contrast are particularly useful for direct part marks.
Describing an In-Sight inspection
Define the required check precisely: component presence, assembly condition, character readability, position or visible defect. Provide examples of acceptable products and each important rejection condition. State cycle time and the point at which an image is acquired.
For an installed camera, include the saved project and original application images. For a new station, describe result transmission and the action required from the line after a defect is detected. Record variable conditions such as colour, material, orientation and product range.
A clear inspection objective helps specify the appropriate equipment family and its accessories.
Preparing a 3D application
Describe the geometry to be inspected: height, shape, an assembled volume or object position. Include a dimensioned drawing and a product photograph. Mark the inspection area, direction of motion and proposed installation position.
For an existing system, show its arrangement relative to the line and retain examples of measurement results. Distinguish the process requirement from the equipment specification in the enquiry. Add surface information and environmental conditions.
These inputs support a practical discussion of In-Sight L38, including mechanical placement and connection requirements, before a particular configuration is selected for the project.
Software and application information
Retain the software name, version and application backup when replacing a camera or computer. A VisionPro enquiry should list required tools, cameras and image-acquisition arrangements. Provide the existing licence type and the intended scope of supply.
Initial enquiries need product and licence identification; access passwords are unnecessary. For an upgrade, identify the current and requested software versions separately. Keep the physical device, software component and accessories as distinct specification lines.
This helps determine which items concern the hardware replacement and which concern the working software environment of the inspection station.
Information for a fault or replacement enquiry
Describe what happens and when: failure to power up, loss of communication, a changed image, unsuccessful code reading or an incorrect inspection result. Include indicator photographs, the exact error message and recent changes to the line.
Device code, serial number, project backup and connection diagram are useful for replacement selection. A repair enquiry should also describe visible damage. Include the affected product and a normal sample if the symptom depends on the object being inspected.
Gathering these observations first gives the technical discussion a clear objective and a practical record of the installed configuration.
Ordering and receiving equipment
Send the item list, quantities and available technical documents through the enquiry form, email or messenger. Start with the model and label photographs when replacing installed equipment; include the technical requirement for a new project.
Identify documentation needed by your purchasing process in the initial request. Keep the agreed bill of materials for receipt checks. On delivery, compare complete model codes, cable lengths, optical configurations and accessory quantities with that specification.
Retain packaging and label photographs before installation. The installation specialist can then receive a clear equipment list together with the original application information.
Availability, price, lead time, compatibility, configuration, documents and licensing conditions are confirmed in an individual quotation. This page does not establish authorised dealer or service status.
