Cognex Corporation, one of the world leading suppliers of industrial ID systems, announced that it has added two new models to the DataMan 50 series of compact barcode readers and a new DataMan 60 series with three models that offer ethernet connectivity. These new products round out Cognex’s line of high-performance, low-cost barcode readers and target applications typically handled by single-line or raster laser scanners. The new DataMan readers feature a compact form factor as well as the same powerful, proprietary barcode reading technology, visualization for performance feedback, and solid state design found on Cognex premium readers. The DataMan 50/60 series barcode readers are available at a price equivalent to existing laser scanner products.

Advanced technology for laser scanner users: “We have seen tremendous demand for the recently introduced DataMan 50L in 1-D oriented barcode scanning applications,” said Cognex's vice president and business unit manager for ID Products, Carl Gerst. “Laser scanner users, tired of constant repair and replacement costs, were ready for a change to newer and better technology. The new models allow us to offer a complete product range of high- performance; low-cost barcode readers for all applications typically covered by raster and single-line laser scanners and complement our existing line of premier industrial barcode readers.”
 
The DataMan 50 and DataMan 60 series of barcode readers are available in three models  -  DataMan 50/60L: Fast, accurate reading of 1-D oriented barcode (either ladder or picket fence). DataMan 50/60QL: Best-in-class reading of 1-D omnidirectional barcodes. DataMan 50/60 S: For reading 1-D omnidirectional barcodes or 2-D matrix codes.

Exceptional read rate performance and reliability: DataMan image-based barcode readers are superior to laser scanners in several ways. They offer higher read rates, performance feedback, and better reliability.

All DataMan barcode readers feature: Hotbars, a proprietary technology that provides the highest read rates of 1-D linear barcodes, including those that are damaged, distorted, blurred, scratched, low height or low contrast. IDQuick, for fast and accurate reading of 2-D codes (S models). The ability to analyze “no reads” by letting the user see what the reader sees and either live on a monitor or through image archiving. Solid state design with no moving parts that can become worn out and require replacement.

Cognex designs, develops, manufactures and markets machine vision and industrial ID systems, or devices that can "see." Cognex vision and ID systems are used around the world for a wide range of inspection, identification and guidance applications throughout the manufacturing and distribution process.   Headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, USA, Cognex has regional offices and distributors located throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Japan and Latin America.