# About DataMan 8600

The DataMan 8600 readers offer Industrial Ethernet communication, and advanced technology for reading 1-D and 2-D codes regardless of size, quality, printing method or surface. DataMan 8600 is available with patented 1DMax+ with Hotbars, class-leading 2-D algorithms and future-proof modular communication slide-ins.

The DataMan 8600 readers use Cognex’s patented UltraLight® and high-speed liquid lens technology with advanced algorithms to read Direct Part Mark barcodes. UltraLight® illumination provides flexible lighting control to create dark field, bright field and diffuse lighting. Additionally, DataMan 8600 features a tuning button for easy configuration and extended read attempts.

The DataMan 8600 readers are available with the following communication options:

- Ethernet, with industrial protocols
- USB
- RS-232
- Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi

An intelligent base station is provided when the DataMan 8600 reader uses Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection. The base station acts as a router between the reader and your computer, PLC, or network. Infrastructure Mode does not use the base station for communication. (See Infrastructure Mode).

Note: The term ‘wireless’ refers to the Wi-Fi or to the Bluetooth communication module of the reader.

The DataMan 8000 series base stations are available with the following communication options:

| Base Station Communication | Wireless Protocol
Ethernet with Industrial Protocols | USB | RS-232 | Bluetooth | WiFi
DMA-CBASE-01 |  | √ |  |  |
DMA-IBASE-BT-01 |  | √ | √ | √ |
DMA-IBASE-BT-02 | √ | √ | √ | √ |
DMA-IBASE-01 | √ | √ | √ |  | √