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DataMan 500 is used for code reading, tracking and sorting in a variety of industries and is the first image-based reader to be able to successfully accomplish logistics applications that were traditionally dominated by laser scanners. DataMan 500 is ideal for many retail and parcel distribution, postal and logistics applications, such as:

Tote ID & Sorting - DataMan 500 reads barcodes on totes quickly and accurately.

Side Scanning - DataMan 500 can be set up to read codes in print and apply or other side scanning applications.

Carton Coding - With the patented code reading technology, IDMax, DataMan 500 can easily read codes on virtually any surface.

Top Side Sorting - DataMan 500 reads barcodes on fast moving ship sorter applications.

For the past 30 years, Cognex has offered Automatic Identification (Auto ID) to a variety of industries. DataMan 500 expands on the capabilities of the existing DataMan product family for many factory automation applications, including:

Code reading on packages - DataMan 500 reads codes on virtually any surface - from plastic to glass to corrugated material.

Pharmaceutical traceability - DataMan 500 reads a variety of codes, including pharmacodes, for easy traceability.

Automotive traceability - DataMan 500 is optimised for DPM code reading applications and can read both 1D and 2D codes.

Code reading on PCBs for electronics - DataMan 500 can read small to large 1D and 2D codes, at the same time!

The DataMan 500 Series is the first barcode reader based on patented vision chip technology from Cognex. This technology allows DataMan 500 to reliably read ID barcodes on packages moving at speeds up to 500 feet per minute (2.5 m/s) without an external trigger or complicated set up procedure. Just mount DataMan 500 and begin reading!

DataMan 500 is the first barcode reader for the logistics industry to introduce liquid lens autofocus technology. The automatic adjusting focus of the liquid lens provides the maximum depth of field for even the highest speed applications. This optional accessory for DataMan 500 is fast and reliable and offers good optical quality with low power consumption.

DataMan 500 features IDMax®, which offers the most advanced decoding available for reading virtually every type of code, every time. Now, users can easily read badly printed codes, damaged codes, distorted codes, codes with low height, blurred codes, scratched codes… even 2D Data Matrix and QR codes.

DataMan 500 has a longer product life than a laser scanner because it was designed with no moving parts.

DataMan 500 is powered over Ethernet (PoE) and doesn’t require a separate power supply or communication line. DataMan 500 also supports RS-232 for integration into legacy systems.