
Cognex DM290 barcode reader
The DataMan 290 is an AI-powered barcode reader built to handle a wide range of applications, from simple to complex. It delivers industry-leading read rates in any environment, thanks to embedded AI, advanced decoding algorithms, and powerful lighting. With intuitive setup, automated tuning, and comprehensive support, the DataMan 290 makes automating barcode reading easy.
No matter your industry, code quality, or application complexity, this next-generation reader ensures reliable, accurate, and efficient scanning operations.
Image Sensor | 1/3-inch CMOS, global shutter |
Image Sensor Properties | Diagonal size: 6.21 mm |
Pixel size: 3.45 μm (H) | |
Image Resolution | 1440 x 1080 pixels |
Lens Options | 6.2 mm or 16 mm High Speed Liquid Lens |
Electronic Shutter Speed | Minimum exposure: 43 μs |
Maximum exposure: 200 ms (with external illumination) | |
Acquisition | Up to 45 Hz |
Lighting | Multi-Purpose Integrated Light: 4 LED lights (red), and 1 Diffused light (white) for 6.2mm and 16mm lens |
Mini Light: 4 LED high-powered lights (red) for 6.2 mm and 16 mm lens | |
Front cover options: polarized, half-polarized and clear. | |
Status Outputs | 5 status LEDs, audible beeper, 2 visual indicator lights |
Discrete Inputs | 2 opto-isolated, 2 configurable |
Discrete Outputs | 2 opto-isolated, 2 configurable |
Power | 24 V DC +/- 10% |
Power Consumption | ≤ 7.5 W |
Weight | Multi-Purpose Integrated Light 6.2 mm Model: 214 g |
Multi-Purpose Integrated Light 16 mm Model: 234 g | |
Mini Light 6.2 mm Model: 194 g | |
Mini Light 16 mm Model: 169 g | |
Sensor Temperature | 0-70 °C (32-158 °F)* |
Storage Temperature | -10-60 °C (14-140 °F) |
Operating and Storage Humidity | <95% non-condensing |
Shock | IEC 60068-2-27: 1000 shocks, semi-sinusoidal, 11 g, 10 ms ISTA-1A Standardized Testing – Packaged Products 150 lb or less |
Vibration | IEC 60068-2-6: vibration test in each of the three main axis for 2 hours @ 10 Gs (10 to 500 Hz at 100m/s2 / 15 mm) FedEx Vibration Testing for packaged products 150 lbs or less |
Environmental | Altitude: 2000 m, indoor use only, pollution degree II |
Communications | Serial, Ethernet, USB-C, and keyboard compatibility |
Ethernet | 10/100 BASE-T. Full duplex or half duplex. IEEE802.3 |
RS-232 | RxD, TxD according to TIA/EIA-232-F |
Protocols | TCP/IP, PROFINET (class B), EtherNet/IP™, SLMP, CC-Link, Modbus TCP, NTP, SFTP, FTP, MRS, (Java Scripting enabled for custom protocols) |
RoHS Certified | Yes |
Approvals | EU [CE], CB, NRTL, IEC 61010, Korea [KCC], TÜV, India [BIS] |