Installing the DataMan Software

Perform the following steps to install the DataMan Setup Tool:

  1. Check the DataMan Release Notes for a full list of system requirements.
  2. Download the DataMan Setup Tool from http://www.cognex.com/support/dataman and follow the on-screen steps.
  3. Connect the DataMan 70 to your PC.
  4. Choose Start > Programs > Cognex > DataMan Software vx.x.x > Setup Tool to launch the DataMan Setup Tool. Detected readers will appear under COM ports.
  5. Click Refresh to update the list of connected devices.
  6. Select the device from the Network list (Discovered Devices) and click Connect.