DATAMAN 8700 SERIES

HANDHELD BARCODE READERS

Cutting-edge performance for the toughest codes
DATAMAN 8700 SERIES
HANDHELD BARCODE READERS
Cutting-edge performance for the toughest codes

Manufacturing environments in automotive, medical device, electronics,

aerospace, and other industries require rugged, high performing, and easy
to use barcode reading technology to ensure top component traceability and
productivity. The DataMan® 8700 series handheld barcode readers decode DataMan
the toughest direct part mark (DPM) and label-based codes while withstanding 8700DX
harsh oils, dirt, and water. A built-in display screen enables quick setup
and operator feedback, and the readers support a broad range of industrial
protocols and communications to connect and operate efficiently in any facility.

Oil and water resistant Advanced integrated lighting

High capacity battery Fast response times

Patented decoding algorithms DataMan

8700DQ

Oil- and water-resistant housing

In the past, oils and fluids surrounding the application site have quickly
damaged barcode scanners, but the DataMan 8700 is built to last in the
DataMan
harshest environments. It has IP67-rated housing and meets the ISO 16750-5
8700LX
oil specification for oil resistance. It is submergible in one meter of water without
causing damage and withstands multiple drops from 2.5 meters onto concrete.
Rugged design with innovative technology
Platform features

Patented algorithms IP67-rated housing for dirt,

optimize read oil, and water resistance
performance

HDR imaging
Multi-core processing
power for fast decoding

360-degree LED
indicator ring light
OLED display screen shows
wireless signal, battery life,
and reader name

Built-in EtherNet/IP,
PROFINET industrial Configuration buttons
protocols provide easy setup from
the reader

High capacity
5000mAh battery IP65-rated intelligent
base station

Corded and Bluetooth

options available

Unique to DX Unique to DQ Unique to LX

Integrated diffuse, polarized, White diffuse lighting Red direct lighting

and direct lighting

High speed liquid lens

autofocus technology

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Premium read performance in milliseconds allows operators to reach higher throughput with less effort
DataMan 8700 series is equipped with the latest patented decoding algorithms and a multi-core processor to read codes
in under 150 milliseconds.

1DMax® with Hotbars® is 2DMax® with PowerGrid®

an algorithm and technology is a breakthrough algorithm
1DMax Hotbars optimized for omnidirectional 2DMax PowerGrid and technology designed to
1D barcode reading, decoding read 2D codes with significant
up to 10X the speed of a conventional barcode reader. damage to or complete elimination of a code’s finder
or clocking pattern, or quiet zone.

No HDR With HDR

High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging High speed multi-core processor

uses the latest CMOS image sensor provides ultra-high speed decode
HDR technology to acquire single images response times, enabling operators to
that are significantly more detailed than scan codes faster.
conventional sensors. HDR enhance image quality
and contrast, captures features that were not visible
before, and increases depth of field.

Setup that enhances efficiency MyDataMan

First-of-its-kind OLED display screen to make setup easy and to give
operators quick and intuitive feedback without connecting to a PC.
▪ Setup the reader using the configurator buttons below the screen
▪ Name the reader so it’s easy to know which station it belongs to Network Type
▪ View the wireless signal strength to ensure the reader is within range
Pair to Base
▪ Monitor battery life so the reader doesn’t power down mid-shift
▪ Review code data to ensure a successful read

Integrated industrial protocols enable DataMan 8700 to easily connect to PLCs and
factory networks. The DataMan 8700 supports more communication options than ever
before including Bluetooth 4.2 and a corded option.

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Key DataMan 8700DX features

Integrated diffuse, polarized, and direct lighting High Speed Liquid Lens (autofocus) technology
enables superior image formation to read dot peen, automatically adapts to changes in working distances
laser-etched, and label-based codes on challenging without any reconfiguration or wait time to focus.
(shiny, cylindrical, dark) surfaces without any hot spots. It enables greater depth of field range without
compromising optical quality to read codes faster and
easier at distances near and far.

Choosing the right model

DX DQ LX

Challenging DPM codes* 

Well-marked DPM codes*  
Printed labels  
High Speed Liquid Lens (HSLL) 
Color of illumination Red White Red

Connectivity
Ethernet with industrial protocols   
USB   
RS-232   
Bluetooth   
*Well-marked DPM codes can come in a number of forms including dot peen, laser-etched, inkjet, etc. What separates a challenging versus a well-marked DPM code is
damage or wear and tear on a code, shiny or textured backgrounds, or improper marking.

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 8700 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
Algorithms 1DMax, 2DMax, Hotbars, PowerGrid
Resolution 1.6MP
Status Outputs OLED display, LED ring light, beeper, vibration
Serial: RS-232 and USB
Ethernet: TCP/IP, FTP, industrial protocols: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, MC protocol, Modbus TCP
Communications
Intelligent base station: RS-232, USB, Ethernet, industrial protocols
Bluetooth communicates to intelligent Bluetooth base station
1D: UPC/EAN/JAN, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, POSTNET, PLANET Code, IMB, Postal
Symbologies
2D: Data Matrix, QR, MicroQR, PDF417, MaxiCode, Aztec
Operating Temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C–60°C (-40°F–140°F)
Maximum Humidity 95% (non-condensing)
DataMan 8700 with serial/USB: 5.5 V DC, 6.0 W maximum LPS or NEC Class 2 power supply
Power Supply DataMan 8700 with Ethernet: PoE Class 2 power supply
Requirements DataMan 8700 with Bluetooth: 3.7 V, 5000 mAh Li-ion battery
DataMan Intelligent Base Station: 5.5 V DC, 6 W maximum LPS or NEC Class 2 power supply or PoE Class 2 power supply
Wireless Unit Scans
125,000+
per Full Charge
Protection Handheld reader: IP67; Base station: IP65
Drop Test Multiple drops from 2.5 meters
Tumble Test 5000 tumbles from 1 meter
Environmental Compliant with latest EU RoHS and China RoHS
EU: CE EMC & RED; USA/Canada: cTÜVus IEC 61010-1, part 15, ICES 03;
Regulatory
Korea: KCC; India: BIS and WPC; China: SRRC; Brazil: ANATEL; Mexico: NOM and IFETEL; Japan: MIC
Data Validation US DoD UID guidelines, GS-1, ISO15434 and ISO15418
Operating System Windows 7 and Windows 10

MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
8700DX 8700DQ 8700LX
Lens 8 mm lens with liquid lens 6.2 mm fixed lens 8 mm fixed lens
Lighting Red diffuse, polarized, direct White diffuse Red direct
Aimer On-axis green LED aimer On-axis green LED aimer Dual off-axis green LED aimers
Wireless: 221 mm (H) x 114.1 mm (L) Wireless: 211.4 mm (H) x 113.1 mm (L) Wireless: 211.4 mm (H) x 113.1 mm (L)
Dimensions
Corded: 233.2 mm (H) x 114.1 mm (L) Corded: 223.4 mm (H) x 113.1 mm (L) Corded: 223.4 mm (H) x 113.1 mm (L)
Wireless weight: 548 g (battery included) Wireless weight: 479 g (battery included) Wireless weight: 479 g (battery included)
Weight Corded weight: 450 g (+ approx. 130 g Corded weight: 395 g (+ approx. 130 g Corded weight: 395 g (+ approx. 130 g
for cables) for cables) for cables)

Companies around the world rely on Cognex vision and barcode reading
solutions to optimize quality, drive down costs and control traceability.

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