Installing the Liquid Lens Module with High Power Integrated Light (HPIL)

For possible hardware configurations using a liquid lens module with HPIL for DataMan 374 or 474, see the DataMan 370 Series Reference Manual and the DataMan 470 Series Reference Manual, respectively.

Tools needed:

  • Wrench for lens locking ring (10.3 mm LL only - delivered by Cognex with Liquid Lens module)

  • Phillips screwdriver

To install a 10.3 mm or a 24 mm liquid lens module of a DataMan 374 or 474 reader, perform the following steps:

WARNING:  Disconnect the DataMan reader from power before continuing.
CAUTION:  Do not leave the image sensor exposed to the environment.
Note: The following steps describe service procedures for both the DataMan 374 and the 474 readers, but the images show only the DataMan 374.

  1. Remove the adhesive protective film covering the threaded lens opening.

  2. Attach the 24 mm Lens to the device by using the screw thread on the metal ring.

    Insert an S-Mount adapter, thread the 10.3 mm Lens into the reader, and tighten the locking ring.

  3. Insert the Liquid Lens cable into the connector of the reader.
    WARNING:  To avoid equipment damage, the cables must be routed as shown in the figure.

  4. Attach the Liquid Lens to the front side of the 24 mm Lens.

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    In case of the 10.3 mm Lens, attach the liquid lens module onto the nose of the lens.

  5. Place the HPIL unit on the front of the device.

    CUSTOMIZED CAPTIVE SCREW, PHILLIPS PAN HEAD, M3x28 mm

  6. Screw in the four screws.

    Note: Use 0.2 Nm torque on the screws and tighten in sequence.