Datalogic C-BOX 300 Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION 22.7 SCANNER REQUIREMENTSThe C-BOX 3X0 can be connected to the following scanners through the 25-pinconnector illustrated in Figure A.DS2100A DS4600A *Matrix-2000™DS2400A *Matrix-1000™1) For all scanners, it is necessary to use the RS232 interface which must beselected by the user.2) At least one Terminator Character should be enabled in the connected scanner(see the Terminator parameters in the Data Format section of the Help On Line).The device address must be pre-set using one of the methods described in par.2.5.1.* For Matrix reader compatibility issues, refer to par. 2.9.2.8 OPERATING MODESWith the C-BOX 3X0, three operating modes are possible:Normal Operation: Once the connection procedure is completed (the warning LEDis OFF), the C-BOX 3X0 is ready to receive code strings from the scanner's RS232main interface. Then, it converts them to the Profibus DP network.GET/TEST/SEND: Through the C-BOX 300 internal buttons and the C-BOX 310external keypad, it is possible to communicate with the scanner to perform one of thefollowing functions:• Get scanner configuration• Force the scanner in TEST mode• Send a configuration to the scannerAt the end of each function the scanner returns to the previous operating mode.Configuration (CFG): When the CFG switch is in CFG position (left) it is possible toconfigure the C-BOX 3X0 parameters.17