Datalogic C-BOX 300 Installation Manual

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GENERAL FEATURES 11 GENERAL FEATURES1.1 DESCRIPTIONThe C-BOX 3X0 is a connection box which converts RS232 communications toProfibus. It is available in two models:C-BOX 300, without display,C-BOX 310, with LCD display.It can be used as an accessory of the Datalogic scanners to perform the followingfunctions:• Connect an RS232 scanner/reader to a Profibus network.• Facilitate the connection of the scanner signals using a spring clamp connector.• Get the scanner configuration and store it in memory. *• Force the scanner to the Test operating mode. *• Send the configuration stored in memory to the scanner. *• In the C-BOX 310, visualize the data packet sent by the scanner on the LCD.The C-BOX 300 / C-BOX 310 mechanical dimensions are 167 x 115 x 61 mm (6.57 x4.53 x 2.40 in.). The C-BOX 300 weighs about 440 g (15.50 oz); the C-BOX 310weighs about 500 g (17.60 oz).Electrical connection is provided through spring clamp terminal blocks inside the C-BOX 3X0.The scanner is connected to the C-BOX 3X0 through a 25-pin connector placed onthe left side of the housing.A 9-pin connector placed inside the C-BOX 3X0 facilitates connection between anexternal PC and the auxiliary serial interface of the scanner.The external 9-pin female connector is used to connect the C-BOX 3X0 to a Profibusnetwork.* Function not compatible with Matrix-2000™ or Matrix-1000™.1