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MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG
Königbacher Str. 15 · 94496 Ortenburg / Germany
Tel. +49 (0) 8542 / 168-0 · Fax +49 (0) 8542 / 168-90
info@micro-epsilon.de · www.micro-epsilon.com
Operating Instructions
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions C-Box/2A MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG Königbacher Str. 15 · 94496 Ortenburg / Germany Tel. +49 (0) 8542 / 168-0 · Fax +49 (0) 8542 / 168-90 info@micro-epsilon.de · www.micro-epsilon.com...
  • Page 2 Controller for ILD 1420, ILD 1750 and ILD 2300 series MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG Königbacher Strasse 15 94496 Ortenburg / Germany Tel. +49 (0) 8542 / 168-0 Fax +49 (0) 8542 / 168-90 info@micro-epsilon.de www.micro-epsilon.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.5.1 General ............................27 5.5.2 Language Selection........................28 5.5.3 Measuring Program ........................28 5.5.4 Sensors ............................30 5.5.5 Measuring Rate ..........................36 5.5.6 Filter / Averaging / Error Handling inside C-Box/2A ..............37 5.5.7 Zeroing / Mastering ........................39 C-Box/2A...
  • Page 4 Factory Defaults ......................66 5.5.16.3 Reset of Controller ...................... 68 5.5.17 Menu Measuring ........................... 69 5.5.18 Help, Info Menu ..........................71 Software Support with MEDAQLib ..................73 Liability for Material Defects ....................74 Service, Repair ........................74 Decommissioning, Disposal ....................74 C-Box/2A...
  • Page 5 A 2.4.22 Scale Output Values ........................92 A 2.4.23 Error Processing ........................... 92 A 2.4.24 Data Selection for USB ......................... 93 A 2.4.25 Data Selection for Ethernet ......................94 A 2.4.26 Function Selection Multifunctional Input ..................94 C-Box/2A Page 5...
  • Page 6 Two-point Scaling ......................... 97 A 2.4.33 Send Command to Connected Sensor..................98 A 2.4.34 Laser off / Laser on ........................98 A 2.4.35 Find C-Box/2A ..........................98 A 2.5 Error Values via USB............................99 A 2.6 Error Values via Ethernet ..........................99 C-Box/2A...

  • Page 7: Safety

    > Damage to or destruction of the controller The supply voltage must not exceed the specified limits. > Damage to or destruction of the controller Avoid shocks and impacts to the controller. > Damage to or destruction of the controller C-Box/2A Page 7...

  • Page 8: Notes On Ce Marking

    The measuring system is designed for use in industrial environments and meets the requirements. Intended Use - The C-Box/2A is designed for industrial use in automated manufacturing and machine monitoring. It is used for ƒ processing 2 digital input signals, e. g. thickness measurement ƒ...

  • Page 9: Proper Environment

    5 to +50 °C (+41 to +122 °F) - Storage temperature: 0 to +50 °C (+32 to +122 °F) - Humidity: 5 - 95 % (non condensing) - Ambient pressure: atmospheric pressure The protection class is limited to water (no penetrating liquids or similar). C-Box/2A Page 9...

  • Page 10: Functional Principle, Technical Data

    - D/A converter of the digital measurements, output via current and voltage interface The C-Box/2A is installed in a stable aluminium case. Two digital sensors of the same series can be directly connected to the C-Box/2A via RS422. Both sensors are synchronized via the C-Box/2A; the C-Box/2A is the master.

  • Page 11: Technical Data

    Functional Principle, Technical Data Technical Data Model C-Box/2A - 2 Sensor connectors (HD-Sub, 15-pin), - 2 RS422 interfaces - 1x Ethernet (PC, 100 Mbit/s), - 1x USB 2.0, type B, max. 12 Mbit, - 1 plug-in terminal block 16-pin ƒ External power supply ƒ...
  • Page 12 Functional Principle, Technical Data Model C-Box/2A - 1 current output per connected sensor ƒ 4 – 20 mA - 1 voltage output per connected sensor; programmable: Analog output ƒ Unipolar 0 – 5 V / Unipolar 0 – 10 V ƒ...

  • Page 13: Delivery

    Delivery Model C-Box/2A Case dimensions appr. 103 x 39 x 106 mm Protection class IP 40 Operation 5 °C up to 50 °C (+41 up to +122 °F) temperature Storage 0 °C up to 50 °C (+32 up to +122 °F) temperature Relative air humidity 5 ...

  • Page 14: Installation And Mounting

    Installation and Mounting Dimensional Drawing Pay attention to careful handling during 102.9 (4.05) the installation and operation. C-Box/2A Status 1 Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Status 2 Fig. 1 Dimensions C-Box/2A, dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale C-Box/2A Page 14...

  • Page 15: Electrical Connections, Leds

    Sensor in measurement mode and within the measurement range Sensor in measurement mode and sensor outside the measurement range orange Sensor in setup mode (no measurement output) Fig. 3 Description LED (1) for sensor 1 resp. sensor 2 C-Box/2A Page 15...
  • Page 16 Power on, data output on USB interface active, orange data communication faulty or disconnected Power on, data output on USB interface active, USB cable not connected or communication disconnected Fig. 5 LED description for power and USB status (3) C-Box/2A Page 16...

  • Page 17: Laser On

    Switching can be done with a transistor (for example open collector in an optocoupler) or a relay contact. Laser Connect pin 6 with pin 8 by a jumper. The laser is off unless pin 6 is electrically connected to pin 8. C-Box/2A Page 17...

  • Page 18: Operation

    PLC, and the power supply in compliance with the connection instructions. After switching on the operating voltage, the C-Box/2A performs an initialization sequence and goes into the measurement operating mode afterwards. The laser operation on optical sensors is only indicated at the sensor by an LED. If no measured values are transmitted, check whether the sensors are switched on and whether a target is in the measuring range of the sensor.
  • Page 19 Operation If the installation is done properly, you will find C-Box/2A in the device manager, see Fig. Fig. 7 View Device Manager after installing the USB driver C-Box/2A Page 19...

  • Page 20: Software Update

    Download the USB driver from the homepage, see Chap. and unpack it. Start the installation program. Search for the C-Box. Choose the update file. Start the installation. Wait until the installation is complete. Fig. 8 View MICRO-Epsilon Update Sensor C-Box/2A Page 20...

  • Page 21: Operation Using Ethernet

    C-Box/2A to a network or directly to a PC. The C-Box/2A is delivered as standard with a fixed IP address. If you do not require a static IP address, you can enable DHCP (Dy- namic Host Configuration Protocol) as automatic IP address allocation. The controller will be assigned an IP address by the DHCP server, see Chap.
  • Page 22 PC uses the following IP address, for example: 169.254.168.1 Interactive web pages for setting the C-Box/2A and peripherals are now shown in the web browser. Parallel operation with web browser and ASCII commands is possible; the last setting applies. Do not forget to save.
  • Page 23 You can access additional features in the upper navigation bar (Prefer- ences, Measuring and Help/Info).All settings in the web page are applied immediately in the C-Box/2A after Submit. clicking the button Fig. 11 First interactive web page after calling the IP address The appearance of the web pages can change depending on the functions and the peripherals.
  • Page 24 When programming has been completed, please save all settings permanently in a set of parameters to ensure that these settings will be available when the C-Box/2A is switched on the next time. C-Box/2A Page 24...

  • Page 25: Measured Value Presentation With Web Browser

    Operation 5.4.3 Measured Value Presentation with Web Browser Measurement Start the demonstration diagram display ( ) in der horizontal navigation bar. Fig. 12 Presentation of the measurement and calculation results C-Box/2A Page 25...
  • Page 26 This setting has to influence on the C-Box/2A or the sensors connected. Mastering Use the button to set the measurement value from the C-Box/2A to the selected measurement value, for example, for performing differential measurements. Zeroing Mastering Go to the menu bar at the side indicated below Enter a master value (e.g.

  • Page 27: Operating Menu

    Measuring rate Display synchronization mode, selection of measuring rate Filter/Averaging/Error handling in Measured value averaging, Error handling in the case of no valid mea- inside C-Box/2A sured value Zeroing / Mastering Mastering active or inactive, master value in mm Digital interfaces...

  • Page 28: Language Selection

    The language selection can be made also by the menu > > Chap. 5.5.16.1 5.5.3 Measuring Program Preferences Measuring Go to the menu > program. Fields with a grey background re- quire a selection. Dark bordered fields require the Value specification of a value. C-Box/2A Page 28...
  • Page 29 Calculates the thickness of the dis- tance between the two sensors 1/2 in direct and diffuse reflection using the formula: C-Box/2A value = A*DQ1 + B*DQ2 Step sensor 1 - 2 Depicts the difference between both distance values of the sensors 1/2 in...

  • Page 30: Sensors

    Sensor 1, Sensor 2 Connected sensor Sensor name quire a selection. Selecting the connected sensor/controller. Sensors of the ILD 1420, ILD 1750 and ILD 2300 series are sup- ported. Dark bordered fields require the Value specification of a value. C-Box/2A Page 30...
  • Page 31 Laser is OFF. vation of the laser light source on the sensor. Fields with a grey You will find further information and settings in the Chapter Filter / Averaging / Error handling in C-Box/2A, background re- see Chap. 5.5.6. quire a selection.
  • Page 32 ... 1, 2, 2, 1, 3, 4 2, 2, 1, 3 2, 1, 3, 4 = M (n+1) Output value Moving average in the controller C-Box/2A allows only potentials of 2 for N. The highest averaging value is 512. C-Box/2A Page 32...
  • Page 33 Each new measurement value MV(n) is added, as a weighted value, to the (n-1)-fold of the previous avera- ging value. Recursive averaging allows for very strong smoothing of the measurements, however it requires long re- sponse times for measurement jumps. The recursive average value shows low-pass behavior. C-Box/2A Page 33...
  • Page 34 The median is formed from a pre-selected filter width N (N = 3,5,7,9) for measurement values by re-arranging the incoming measurement values after each measurement is completed. Then the average value is issued as a median. Die maximalen Mittelungszahlen der C-Box/2A sind: - Median: 9 - Gleitend: 512 - Rekursiv: 32768 This means that individual interference pulses can be suppressed.
  • Page 35 - Further averaging can be used after the median filter Signal without averaging Signal with averaging Fig. 16 Median, N = 7 Position value Position value Fig. 17 Original profile Fig. 18 Profile with Median, N = 9 C-Box/2A Page 35...

  • Page 36: Measuring Rate

    Value range: from 0.4 to 80 kHz. Oth- erwise the available measuring rates are given by the connected sensors/ controllers, see Fig. Internal synchroni- The C-Box/2A is the time basis. zation External synchroni- The synchronization signal is gener- sation ated by an external signal source, e.g.

  • Page 37: Filter / Averaging / Error Handling Inside C-Box/2A

    1.5 / 2.5 / 5 / 10 / 20 / 30 / 50 kHz. Please note that a measurement frequency of 50 kHz involves a reduction of the sensor measuring range. Fig. 19 Preset measuring rates 5.5.6 Filter / Averaging / Error Handling inside C-Box/2A Preferences Filter / Averaging / Error handling inside C- Go to the menu >...
  • Page 38 Operation Filter / Averaging Measured value No averaging inside C-Box/2A averaging Moving aver- Number of values 2 / 4 / 8 / 16 / 32 age for N val- for moving aver- / 64 / 128 / 256 ues / Recursive...

  • Page 39: Zeroing / Mastering

    Activate zero setting and mastering. Value range for mastering: from -1024 to 1024 mm. Master value in mm Value Fields with a grey background re- quire a selection. Dark bordered fields require the Value specification of a value. C-Box/2A Page 39...

  • Page 40: Digital Interfaces

    Operation 5.5.8 Digital Interfaces 5.5.8.1 Digital Interface Selection Preferences Digital interfaces Digital interface selec- Go to the menu > > tion. C-Box/2A Page 40...
  • Page 41 If a real-time measured value output is necessary for process control the analog interfaces should be used. Fields with a grey background re- quire a selection. Dark bordered fields require the Value specification of a value. C-Box/2A Page 41...

  • Page 42: Data Selection

    Operation 5.5.8.2 Data Selection Preferences Digital interfaces Data selection. Go to the menu > > Fig. 20 View Digital interfaces - Data selection C-Box/2A Page 42...
  • Page 43 C-Box/2A. Change measuring program Over the link you can operate a further sensor for the thickness or step measurement, see Chap. 5.5.3. Please use the C-Box/2A-Tool. You will find the C-Box/2A-Tool on the MICRO-EPSILON website under https://www.micro-epsilon.de/accessories/C-Box-2A/ C-Box/2A Page 43...

  • Page 44: Ethernet Settings

    Operation 5.5.8.3 Ethernet Settings Preferences Digital Interfaces Settings Ethernet. Go to the menu > > Fig. 21 View Ethernet settings C-Box/2A Page 44...
  • Page 45 Server/TCP). Port Value A self-written program can be applied as a measured value client. You will find the documentation of the data format in the MEDAQLib documentation of MICRO-EPSILON, see Chap. Fields with a grey background re- quire a selection.

  • Page 46: Settings Usb

    -1024 to 1024 mm. Note: mini- Dark bordered fields require the mum value must be Value specification of a smaller than maximum value. value. C-Box/2A Page 46...

  • Page 47: Analog Outputs

    You can determine the output signal, the output area and the scaling in this view. The output signal can be a sensor signal, see Fig. 22, the measurement value from C-Box/2A or a fixed value within the output area. C-Box/2A...

  • Page 48: Two-Point Scaling

    Fig. 24 Section drop down menu Analog output - Output area Standard scaling Two-point scaling Preferences You may select between in the menu Analog output Scaling, see Fig. 25 > > Fig. 25 Section drop down menu Analog output - Scaling C-Box/2A Page 48...
  • Page 49 Output signal Fixed output value Output Min to The sensor signal, value Max - the C-Box/2A result value in or a fixed value within V resp. the output range can serve as data source. Sensor 1/2: value Sensor 1/2: intensity...

  • Page 50: Digital Ports

    Preferences Digital ports. Go to the menu > Digital input, see Chap. 5.5.10.1 You can adjust the function input in the Digital outputs, see Chap. 5.5.10.2 You can adjust the error outputs in the 5.5.10.1 Digital Input C-Box/2A Page 50...
  • Page 51 1 and 2. Logic for digital Low-level logic input High-level logic Fields with a grey background re- quire a selection. Dark bordered fields require the Value specification of a value. C-Box/2A Page 51...

  • Page 52: 5.5.10.2 Digital Outputs

    Operation 5.5.10.2 Digital Outputs Select the functions of the error outputs C-Box/2A Page 52...
  • Page 53 The allowed range is speci- Sensor 1/2: reflectivity fied by the Upper- and Lower limit input fields. C-Box/2A: value Outputs the range check result of C-Box value. The allowed range is specified by the Upper- and Lower limit input fields.

  • Page 54: Output Data Rate

    Fig. 26 View Preferences - Output data rate As a result of reducing the output rate, only every n-th measured value is output. The other measured values are discarded. If an averaging is requested, it has to be set separately, see Chap. 5.5.6. C-Box/2A Page 54...

  • Page 55: Trigger Mode

    Operation 5.5.12 Trigger Mode Preferences Trigger mode. Go to menu > C-Box/2A Page 55...
  • Page 56 Fields with a grey background re- ous measured value output after the quire a selection. trigger event. Dark bordered fields require the Value specification of a value. C-Box/2A Page 56...
  • Page 57 Start of an infinitely measured value output after a trigger event Dark bordered Stop of the trigger or ending an infinitely measured value output fields require the Value For all measuring tasks level- or edge-triggering and external synchronization cannot be combined. specification of a value. C-Box/2A Page 57...

  • Page 58: Synchronization

    Sensors with different measuring ranges from the same series can be syn- chronized. The C-Box/2A operates as Master; the sensors operate as Slave. The small time offset of the measured value between individual sensors no longer applies. The controller only reacts to the edge of a synchronization signal.
  • Page 59 No synchronization Synchronisation tion mode off. The measuring rate can be en- tered freely. Value range: from 0.4 to 80 kHz. Internal synchronization The C-Box/2A is the time basis. External Low-level logic ≤0,7 V: The synchroniza- synchronization (LLL) Trigger not active tion signal is ≥2,2 V: Trigger...

  • Page 60: Load/Save Settings

    After the programming, store all settings permanently under a setup no.( 1 / 2 / 3 ... 8) in the controller, so that they are available again when the C-Box/2A is switched on the next time. C-Box/2A...
  • Page 61 All settings Interface settings only Interface settings include network prop- erties. Measuring settings only Only measuring set- tings Fields with a grey background re- quire a selection. Dark bordered fields require the Value specification of a value. C-Box/2A Page 61...

  • Page 62: Manage Settings On Pc

    Use this menu to save a backup copy of the controller data to a PC or to restore backed up setup files to the controller. Save the controller settings, before exporting or importing data, see Chap. 5.5.14. Preferences Load/save settings > Manage settings on PC. Go to the menu > Fig. 29 View Preferences - Manage settings on PC C-Box/2A Page 62...
  • Page 63 Datei speichern. Choose Select a path to save the file. The current C-Box/2A settings are now saved in this file and can be loaded at any time again. Import settings Choose settings If you want to load respectively to import the settings, press the button file...
  • Page 64 Operation Choose file to upload Fig. 31 Windows dialog Settings of the C-Box/2A are read from the parameter set file and sent to the C-Box/2A. C-Box/2A Page 64...

  • Page 65: Extras

    English based user interface. Dark bordered German fields require the Value specification of a Home Language selection, see Chap. The language selection can also be done via the menu > value. 5.5.2 C-Box/2A Page 65...

  • Page 66: 5.5.16.2 Factory Defaults

    Operation 5.5.16.2 Factory Defaults Preferences Extras > Factory defaults. Go to the menu > The sensor is reset to the default setting. All setups are deleted and the default parameter loaded. C-Box/2A Page 66...
  • Page 67 All setups are deleted and the default parameters are loaded. The settings for language, password and Keep interface settings Ethernet remain unchanged. Overwrite all setups All setups are deleted and the interface parameters are reset. Factory defaults Confirm the selection by pressing the button C-Box/2A Page 67...

  • Page 68: 5.5.16.3 Reset Of Controller

    Also reset connected sensors Controller and all connected sensors will be reset. Reset Confirm your selection by pressing the button. Reset The button performs a restart of then controller. The measuring will be interrupted, unsaved changes are lost. C-Box/2A Page 68...

  • Page 69: Menu Measuring

    Operation 5.5.17 Menu Measuring Measuring. Go to the menu Fig. 33 View menu Measuring - Measuring program C-Box/2A Page 69...
  • Page 70 Master value in mm channel to zero, when is entered in the field Shows which measured value averaging has been set in the C-Box/2A, see Chap. 5.5.6. The measu- red value averaging can also be changed. Confirm the new value with Submit.

  • Page 71: Help, Info Menu

    Help, Info Menu This page contains information about the serial and version numbers and the MAC address of controller and the attached sensors and an address block. Fig. 34 Menu Help/Info - section 1 - Info controller C-Box/2A Page 71...
  • Page 72 Operation Fig. 35 Menu Help/Info - section 2 - Info sensor 1 Fig. 36 Menu Help/Info - section 3 - Info sensor 2 Fig. 37 Menu Help/Info - section 4 - Info GUI C-Box/2A Page 72...

  • Page 73: Software Support With Medaqlib

    Software Support with MEDAQLib Software Support with MEDAQLib MEDAQLib (Micro-Epsilon Data Acquisition Library) offers you a documented driver DLL. Therewith you em- bed the C-Box/2A, in combination with - Ethernet card - USB into an existing or a customized PC software.

  • Page 74: Liability For Material Defects

    The liability for material defects is 12 months from delivery. Within this period, defective parts, except for wearing parts, will be repaired or replaced free of charge, if the device is returned to MICRO-EPSILON with shipping costs prepaid. Any damage that is caused by improper handling, the use of force or by repairs or modifications by third parties is not covered by the liability for material defects.

  • Page 75: Appendix A 1 Accessories

    1. Press the orange clamping lever inwards. 2. Insert the connecting wire into the terminal. 3. Release the operating slot. Please use a screwdriver with a max. blade width of 2.5 x 0.4 mm. Fig. 39 Steps for wiring the cable clamp C-Box/2A Page 75...
  • Page 76 You can adjust settings to the sensor via the RJ45 Ethernet connector using the web interface or ASCII ad- justments. Interface and power supply cable to connect an ILD1420 to a C-Box/2A, cable length 15-pin. Sub-D x = 3, 6, 9 or 10 m connector for...
  • Page 77 Appendix | Accessories Interface and power supply cable to connect an ILD1750 to a C-Box/2A, 15-pin. Sub-D cable length connecctor for x = 3, 6 or 9 m connection to C-Box Sensor round connector Fig. 42 PC1750-3/C-Box power supply and interface cable...

  • Page 78: A 2 Ascii Communication With Sensor

    - Sensor 1 Intensity - Sensor 1 Shutter - Sensor 1 Reflectivity - Sensor 2 Value - Sensor 2 Intensity - Sensor 2 Shutter - Sensor 2 Reflectivity - C-Box Value - C-Box Counter - C-Box Timestamp - C-Box Digital C-Box/2A Page 78...
  • Page 79 The data frames in the package is always complete (No frame can be distributed on several packages). Each frame consists of his selected measured values (up to 12). Each measured value has again 32 bits. The valid ranges for sensor and C-Box/2A values are as follows: - Via RS422/USB: ƒ...
  • Page 80 0 ... 262072 Sensor 2 Value, Ethernet -INT_MAX ... INT_MAX -11 -2147483647 ... 2147483636 C-Box Value C-Box Counter, 0 ... 262143 C-Box Timestamp, Ethernet: -INT_MAX ... INT_MAX -2147483647 ... 2147483647 C-Box Digital Fig. 45 Valid ranges (raw values) C-Box/2A Page 80...
  • Page 81 Digital (Left shift by 8 bits) stamp Value = 1.0e+006 Ethernet Digital (unsigned int) Value = 1.0e+006 C-Box Counter Digital without Ethernet Digital (unsigned int) without C-Box Digital , see Fig. 48 Fig. 47 Calculation of the values C-Box/2A Page 81...
  • Page 82 Sensor2 input Switching input 2 Sensor2 input 13 bis 15 (bzw. 31) reserved (0) Fig. 48 Description C-Box Digital During a restart or after a configuration change at the C-Box/2A this initializes the sensors and the measuring restarts. C-Box/2A Page 82...

  • Page 83: A 2.3 Commands Overview

    Chap. A 2.4.14 Default settings A 2.4.15 Chap. A 2.4.15 Measurement mode A 2.4.16 Chap. A 2.4.16 Measuring rate A 2.4.17 Chap. A 2.4.17 Measured value averaging controller A 2.4.18 Chap. A 2.4.18 Measured value averaging sensor C-Box/2A Page 83...

  • Page 84: Send Command To Connected Sensor

    Send command to connected sensor A 2.4.34 Chap. A 2.4.34 Laser off / laser on A 2.4.35 Chap. A 2.4.35 Find C-Box/2A A 2.5 Chap. A 2.5 Error values via USB A 2.6 Chap. A 2.6 Error values via Ethernet...

  • Page 85: A 2.4 Commands

    MAC-Address: 00-0C-12-01-06-08 Version: xxx.xxx.xxx.xx -> A 2.4.2 Search Sensor SCAN1 The controller looks for sensors connected to the socket sensor 1. The SCAN2 command causes the controller to look for sensors connected to the socket Sensor 2. C-Box/2A Page 85...

  • Page 86: A 2.4.3 Sensor Information

    Version: 004.093.087.02 Measuring range: 20 mm Imagetype: User -> E39 no sensor found If the sensor was not recognized by the C-Box/2A, the error is output. GETINFO2 command provides information about the sensor connected to the socket Sensor 2. A 2.4.4...

  • Page 87: A 2.4.6 Synchronization

    A 2.4.6 Synchronization SYNC NONE|INTERNAL|EXTERNAL [LLL | HLL] - NONE: Sensors are not synchronized, the C-Box/2A runs with its own clock and takes just available sen- sor values. - INTERNAL: C-Box/2A produces Sync impulse - EXTERNAL: External Sync impulse is looped through to the sensors ƒ...

  • Page 88: A 2.4.8.2 Trigger Level

    30 minutes if no DHCP server is available. - STATIC: Set IP address, net mask and gateway in format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Values stay the same if no IP address, net mask, and/or gateway is typed in. Default = STATIC 169.254.168.150 255.255.0.0 169.254.1.1 C-Box/2A Page 88...

  • Page 89: A 2.4.10 Setting The Measured Value Server

    Default = 115200 A 2.4.12 Save Parameter STORE 1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8 Save the current parameter under the specified number in the flash. With the restart of the C-Box/2A the last saved data record is always loaded. A 2.4.13 Load Parameter READ ALL|DEVICE|MEAS 1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8 Read the current parameter under the specified number in the flash.

  • Page 90: A 2.4.15 Measurement Mode

    0.400 and 80.000 are permitted. A 2.4.17 Measured Value Averaging Controller AVERAGE NONE|MOVING|RECURSIVE|MEDIAN [<Averaging depth>] Output averaging of the C-Box/2A. The averaging value affects on the C-Box/2A measured value on all inter- faces and analog. - NONE: Measured value averaging not active - MOVING: Moving average value (averaging depth 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 and 512 possible).

  • Page 91: A 2.4.18 Measured Value Averaging Sensor

    Activates data output at the desired interface. - NONE: No measured value output - ETHERNET: Output of measured values via Ethernet - HTTP: Output of measured values over the web page of the C-Box/2A - USB: Output of measured values via USB Default = HTTP 1) Only those values are possible, which are supported by the sensor.

  • Page 92: A 2.4.21 Output Data Rate

    A 2.4.23 Error Processing OUTHOLD NONE|0|<Number> Setting the behavior of the measured value output in case of error for the C-Box/2A measured value, not for the sensor values. - NONE: No holding the last measured value, output of error value.

  • Page 93: A 2.4.24 Data Selection For Usb

    - SENSOR2SHUTTER: Shutter speed des Sensor 2 - SENSOR2REFLECTIVITY: Reflectivity of Sensor 2 - C-BOXVALUE: Calculated value of C-Box - C-BOXCOUNTER: Counter value of C-Box - C-BOXTIMESTAMP: Timestamp of C-Box - C-BOXDIGITAL: Digital inputs/outputs of C-Box Default = SENSOR1VALUE C-Box/2A Page 93...

  • Page 94: A 2.4.25 Data Selection For Ethernet

    - SENSOR1: Multifunction output for sensor 1 - SENSOR2: Multifunction output for sensor 2 - SENSOR12: Multifunction output for sensor 1 and 2 - LLL: Low Level Logic input - HLL: High Level Logic input Default = NONE LLL C-Box/2A Page 94...

  • Page 95: A 2.4.27 Activate Error Output, Switching Output 1

    ERRORLIMIT2 <Lower Limit><Lower limit> If a measured value respectively calculated value is to be monitored using ERROROUT2, the limits can be set here. The minimum and maximum measured value is processed with four decimal places. Default = 0.0 0.0 C-Box/2A Page 95...

  • Page 96: A 2.4.30 Data Selection

    - -5 - 5 V: The analog output2 outputs a voltage of -5 to 5 Volt. - -10 - 10 V: The analog output2 outputs a voltage of -10 to 10 Volt. - 4 - 20 mA: The analog output2 outputs a current of 4 to 20 milliamperes. Default = 0-10V C-Box/2A Page 96...

  • Page 97: A 2.4.32 Two-Point Scaling

    The available output range of the analog output is then divided between the minimum and maximum mea- sured value. The minimum and maximum measured value must be between -1024.0 and 1024.0 mm, four decimal places. Default = STANDARD C-Box/2A Page 97...

  • Page 98: A 2.4.33 Send Command To Connected Sensor

    CHANNEL1 <Command for Sensor 1> The command is enclosed in quotation marks and is sent and provided by the C-Box/2A with a <CRLF> to the sensor connected to Sensor 1 socket. The response of the sensor is packaged and returned in quotation marks.

  • Page 99: Error Values Via Usb

    Too much data for this baud rate 262079 Measure value cannot be calculated 262080 Measure value cannot be examined, global error A 2.6 Error Values via Ethernet 7ffffff8 Measure value cannot be calculated 7ffffff7 Measure value cannot be examined, global error C-Box/2A Page 99...
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