Cognex DataMan Communications and Programming Guide

This guide describes how to configure and program DataMan with PROFINET

Brand: Cognex
Category: Industrial Robot
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 28
File format: PDF
File size: 1001 KB
Published: 20 October, 2023
Updated: 20 October, 2023
MD5 checksum: 30A727E1B872B46EEDFE2A5AC85C7942
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About this manual

This document provides instructions for configuring the PROFINET communication protocol on Cognex DataMan readers. It covers enabling and disabling the protocol via DMCC commands (RS-232 or Telnet), scanning specific parameter codes, and using the Setup Tool software. The guide notes that PROFINET CBA is not supported, only PROFINET I/O.

What's inside

PROFINET Overview
Enabling PROFINET via DMCC
Enabling PROFINET via Parameter Code
Enabling PROFINET via Setup Tool
SIMATIC Manager Configuration
PROFINET I/O Modules
Acquisition Control Module
Acquisition Status Module
Soft Events

Specifications

Supported Protocol View	PROFINET I/O
Unsupported Protocol View	PROFINET CBA
Number of I/O Modules	Seven
Acquisition Control Module Size	1 byte
Acquisition Status Module Size	3 bytes

Frequently asked questions

How do I enable PROFINET via DMCC?

Issue the command '||>SET PROFINET.ENABLED ON', save the configuration with '||>CONFIG.SAVE', and reboot the device.

Is PROFINET CBA supported on DataMan?

No, the PROFINET CBA (Component Based Automation) view is not supported; only PROFINET I/O is available.

What software is required to set up PROFINET?

You must have the Siemens Step 7 programming software (SIMATIC) installed and configured to recognize the DataMan device.

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