Datalogic Scanning C-BOX 300 - Manual (Page 13)

GENERAL FEATURES
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1 GENERAL FEATURES
1.1 DESCRIPTION
The C-BOX 3X0 is a connection box which converts RS232 communications to
Profibus. 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 following
functions:
• 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 x
4.53 x 2.40 in.). The C-BOX 300 weighs about 440 g (15.50 oz); the C-BOX 310
weighs 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 on
the left side of the housing.
A 9-pin connector placed inside the C-BOX 3X0 facilitates connection between an
external 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 Profibus
network.
* Function not compatible with Matrix-2000™ or Matrix-1000™.
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