Datalogic Scanning Connection Box C-BOX 150 - Manual (Page 9)

INTRODUCTION
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The C-BOX 150 is a connection box which can be used as an accessory to several
Datalogic family scanners.
Its main feature is to make the substitution of a Datalogic scanner in an installation
plain and easy.
To achieve this goal the C-BOX 150 provides the GET command to pass the
connected scanner’s configuration to the C-BOX 150 non volatile memory. The
SEND command allows a previously saved configuration to be transferred from the
C-BOX 150 to the scanner.
By default, at every power-on, the C-BOX 150 automatically sends the configuration
stored in its memory to the connected scanner. Therefore the substituted scanner will
be correctly configured.
The C-BOX 150 allows you to perform the following functions:
• 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.
The C-BOX 150 mechanical dimensions are 161 x 114.5 x 40 mm (6.34 x 4.51 x 1.57
in.). The C-BOX 150 weighs about 410 g (14.48 oz).
Electrical connection is provided through spring clamp terminal blocks inside the C-
BOX 150.
The scanner is connected to the C-BOX 150 through a 25-pin connector placed on
the left side of the housing.
A 9-pin connector placed inside the C-BOX 150 facilitates connection between an
external PC and the auxiliary serial interface of the scanner.
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